Mikelly Posted March 16, 2001 Share Posted March 16, 2001 Our TC RODD IS DONE thanks to Chris and his hard efforts! Take a look at them at: http://photos.yahoo.com/dat74z Scroll to the last pics and you can see them. They sell as a set for the front control arms and the TC rods with excahnge for $400 shipped... Let us know what you think! Mike ------------------ http://hometown.aol.com/dat74z/myhomepage/auto.html "I will not be a spectator in the sport of life!" mjk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted March 16, 2001 Share Posted March 16, 2001 Mike, They look SWEET. Can't wait to get a set on my car. Let me know when the rears are done and I'll order the whole set. By the way nice pics of the reinforceing, cage etc. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Shasteen Posted March 16, 2001 Share Posted March 16, 2001 Mike, Maybe its just me...but I couldnt see the arms very well. I'm computer illiterate...can I adjust the contrast of those pictures on my end; or maybe can we get some pictures w/the control arms & TC Rods w/better lighting? I know you/others have been working hard on those arms, however, I came on to the HybridZ site after you began that project...can you let me in on the upgrades your Arms/TC-Rods offer; thanks. BTW: you weren't kidding when you said you had your car "Apart"! Kevin, (Yea,Still an Inliner) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted March 16, 2001 Share Posted March 16, 2001 Lookin' good. What material did you use for the shaft, and how far does the OEM end screw into the shaft? Looks like a lot of work it going to pan out!!! Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted March 16, 2001 Author Share Posted March 16, 2001 Kevin, Try adjusting it on your end, but I can take different pics and post them if neccessary. The control arms adjust over 1.5 inches total inboard to outboard to give a bunch of camber. The TC rod his about 2-2.5 inches of thread on them and the total adjustment for the TC rod is 1.5 inches (Both keep within safety spec of their respective heim joint diameter) which will greatly allow for caster adjustment. Terry, the gold rod is an anodized aluminum part that was recommended. It is damned strong, and we do away with the TC rubber at the frame. Chris took a holesaw and made the base with 1/8 plate steel with the 3/4inch bolt welded to it. THe heim bolt through some 1/8inch tabs that were welded to it. This should give much better control over caster/camber deflection and a wide range of adjsutment!!! I know we promissed the stuff sooner, but as you can see from the work I've done on my own car, planning my wedding, work, and generally life getting in the way, I have been WAY busy, and Chris, well he has been even more busy...He has a toddler, a two year old, and has been focusing on trying to decide on which direction his life should take with repsect to his profession... We'll try to get the Rear control arms done asap, but honestly it will be a while longer! BTW, We have enough stock on hand to turn out a set or two of the fronts if anyone is interested in just the front units! Hang in there! Mike ------------------ http://hometown.aol.com/dat74z/myhomepage/auto.html "I will not be a spectator in the sport of life!" mjk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted March 16, 2001 Share Posted March 16, 2001 Mike/Chris: Beautiful work. Chris: I understand time constraints all too well. I have a two year old daughter and another due April 14 on top of trying to run Ideal-Z. I, too, am trying to decide what I want to do when I grow up Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Shasteen Posted March 16, 2001 Share Posted March 16, 2001 Adjustable Rods/Arms!...I'm definately interested/when the budget allows! I'll probably be able to afford them about the time you finish the rears; so for me-take your time. Craig...what do you mean by "Grow Up"....never, never I'll never grow Up; You cant make me...I'm not Listening: BLA BLA BLA (I have my fingers in my ears now) BLA BLA: I cant hear you! Kevin, (Yes,Still an Inliner) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted March 16, 2001 Author Share Posted March 16, 2001 ....And to add to the complexity, as Simmon can attest, the adjuster for the control arm alone is a very expensive piece to make... We had quotes of $100 each for the adjuster alone... Fortunately Chris has a family member who is a fbricator who can turn them out much cheaper for us, but relying on someone else and their schedule impacts production even further.... Mike ------------------ http://hometown.aol.com/dat74z/myhomepage/auto.html "I will not be a spectator in the sport of life!" mjk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fast Frog Posted March 16, 2001 Share Posted March 16, 2001 Mikelly: All looks good! But I think Donna looks the best!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted March 16, 2001 Author Share Posted March 16, 2001 Fast Frog, I agree whole heartedly! Mike ------------------ http://hometown.aol.com/dat74z/myhomepage/auto.html "I will not be a spectator in the sport of life!" mjk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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