Zhadman

Little update: VB's aren't going to work. I'm a tad peeved. They would work if they flared 3.5 inches as advertised. The CCW's (as planned) stick out approximately 3" from the stock fender lip. I'm going to try and get my money back on the VB's and use those funds to make my own flares.

Bob, What backspacing are you running on the CCW's?

My entire family is in law enforcement (Grandfater[retired], Dad [retired], uncle [retired],uncle and brother) and my best friend was a paramedic...and I can't tell you how many times I've heard the tales of gruesome motorcycle accident scenes (it's a wonder their not alcoholics). I was on a ride along once that stopped at a motorcycle accident (not the riders fault). They wouldn't even let me out of the car it was so bad. I think what those stunt riders do is amazing... but it's also dangerous (not just to themselves). The only responses that got me hot were the ones stating that the police departments cause more accidents (and subsequent fatalities) than individuals speeding (or running from the cops in this case). Most people who run ARE DOING SOMETHING THEY DON'T WANT TO BE CAUGHT FOR. I commend that PD for not continuing to pursue the individual and instead using other investigational means to catch that guy. We've all done a bit 'o speeding in our time... but come on. Dude even had a passenger!

Jamie, I see. I haven't had mine out yet... so I was a bit unsure. Cryo treating would definately improve the wear resistant properties of the part but it's not a true replacement for heat treating (i.e. You won't really increase the material hardness). I have to assume that the stock component is heat treated. You could, however, have the part tested to determine the actual Rockwell. It's an 'indentation' testing method, though, and will leave a small mark (depending on the material...our machine produces an indentation roughly .004" deep). I'm not sure what clearances, or dimensions, are critical,but Cryogenic treatments (like heat treatments) can alter the dimensional integrity of the part being treated. It's only about 4-6% (don't remember exactly), but, on say...an 18mm shaft (I know you said there was no shaft, just an example)... that translates to ~.028" that could potentially be added to the diameter. I'm no metalurgist, by any means, but it might be something to ask about if you decide to have it done. Perhaps there is someone else who is more familiar with this process? -Keith

There's alot of angst on that board.

That's awesome! I'm going with the 'blacked out' look, too... but I won't have the large shiny turbo's to really set it off!

'Shot peened and anodized' is the finish I requested. I love them... ALOT! Lol I think the junkyard is your best bet. That's where the 2 I have came from. My grandfather used them when he built his Model A and now I have inherited them (why couldn't I get the car, eh?). He paid $10 for both. We'll be out next weekend looking for 2 more. I'm taking my MML front hubs along to verify bolt patterns.

[using the Force] You want the CCW's[/using the Force] They ARE pricey, but hey...I'm just so excited I have to show them off (even though CCW's have been seen here 1000 times)!

I'm feeling the same way. I've spent the last year doing the bodywork on my Z and I'm finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Changed to a wheel that requires (mandates) a flare and everytime I look at the car I feel torn! I'm using ('modifying to adapt' would be more appropriate) VB's which ofcourse require some serious work to incorporate. If my car was painted I would seriously have looked to a bolt on flare. Even though it would still require some welding I think it would be easier. It speaks volumes that you have no dings or scratches in your paint, or that the body is perfect, because you have a black car. I'm sure that whatever you do you will apply the same level of care and detailing that is in the car now.

Not to make light of your automotive woes, but I read this RIGHT before reading your post. GM Top of Quality Poll

I take it that nobody from Hybrid picked these up? Darn

What I'm doing (cuz I'm about to do the same thing) is making up a small part with the correct bolt pattern to take with me for comparison at the yard.

Bugs are cool. I have a '67 and I really want to keep it... but the wife wants me to sell it (one project is enough... sigh). Oh, well... hope your brother has fun with it!

Gosh... I would have thought the Japanese had a better guided missile program. That was cool, though. I wanna try it next!

That's cool... They should be able to pick the right range based on the function of the parts. Sometimes too high of a rockwell can make the metal a bit brittle and less able to withstand shock. I'm not so sure that the oil pump drive gears are subjected to that much shock... wear resistance I think would be the biggest benefit from heat treating. I'm not too familiar with the stock pump (haven't had mine out yet), can the gears be removed from the shaft? I'm also a bit surprised that the gears (in stock form) aren't hardened already.

What RC are you getting them done to?

So another post isn't created... Here are my CCW's: Front (17x10, 5-3/4" BS): Rear (17x11, 5-1/4" BS):

Thanks Tim!

I am trying to change my location (i.e. Where I live) on my user CP, but everytime I hit 'Save Changes' it tells me I have entered an invalid birthdate! I've tried it numerous times with the same result. Is this just a glitch in the Matrix? If someone (with omnipotent powers) is so inclined... I live in "Long Beach, CA". Danke!

I want the Opel Mantra

Most of my stories are from deployments. One of my favorites: We were on-route to Saudi one time when our aircraft began experiencing technical difficulties (some think it was a tactical IFE [in Flight Emergency]on the part of the flight deck). We had to put down in Sicily (darn). Our crew was put up in a small hotel for 3 days (oh...darn again) until parts could arrive from Germany. Sicily has a curfew for American GI's (probably put in place by the Americans, but hey... whatever) so we couldn't really venture out past the hotel. So we went down to the hotel bar and proceeded to get slobbering drunk (remember the scene in Blazing Saddles where the German Soldiers have thier arms around each other and are singing "Ay, Ay, Ay"?). There was anItalian Air Force detachment there as well and they were drinking it up with us, too. Good times. 'Round 2am we're shuffled out of the bar by the bartender (who has probably cleaned up a years worth of puke and spilled alcohol). Some guys (and gals) go this way... some go that way. There were 4 people in my group and we were all having a b!tch of a time trying to find our way back to our rooms. We made it eventually but somewhere along the way we had lost one of our guys... Pat. We looked everywhere for him and couldn't find him. Daybreak was only a few hours away so we retired for the night/morning, hoping that Pat would turn up (we know he didn't leave the grounds cuz we had an SP (Security Police) element travelling with us and their anal butter bar had made them post up to ensure nobody left). Morning rolls around and no sign of Pat. Everyone has a hang over, but there are laughs to be had; Bobbies roomate had passed out naked on his bed and had pissed himself, Kurt made out with the nastiest girl he could find... it was great. We go looking for Pat again and find him passed out in a flower bed right outside some of the 1st floor hotel rooms. His pants were down at his knees and he was FILTHY. Thank God he wasn't dead (and raped! Lol). Apparently Pat had taken a wrong turn and found himself in some type of forrest (the garden), he walked around for awhile but couldn't get his bearings. He was overcome with the desire to relief himself and pulled down his pants and took a squat. At some point he realized he didn't have any toilet paper and proceeded to crawl around on his hands and knees looking for some leaves to use for clean up. He doesn't remember anything after that. We got Pat cleaned up (as much as we could stomache) and ready to go. Later our crew assembled in the lobby for our morning DETCO (Detachment Commander) briefing. After discussing the aircraft status and hotel arrangements the DETCO proceeded to inform us of something troubling that had happened in the night: The Italian Air Force Officer (I guess he was high ranking) who was in charge of the Italian unit there with us had heard strange noises outside his room in the night (shrieking, mumbling, talking, and scraping). When he looked out his window he didn't see anything so he went back to bed. In the morning when we stepped out to have a cup of joe and a cigarette he found a huge pile of sh!t (human defecation as the DETCO put it) on his patio! We were encouraged to report if we knew anything about the incident. The Italian Officer must have thought his own guys did it, cuz he was (almost at the same time as our briefing) screaming at his troops in the parking lot. We nicknamed Pat the 'Phantom Shitter' for the rest of the deployment.

That sounds awesome! Can't wait to hear mine run!

Military escapades are like college escapades... especially when it comes to drinking.

Looks good! What type/brand of paint did you use?