rudypoochris Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I found this interesting. Any speculation to the merits vs. vices of such a setup? Corvette guys know what model the setup is from? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/car/554026182.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube80z Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I'd guess C4 suspension. Benefits would be reduced scrub and better camber control. Downsides could be reduced torsional stiffness in the chassis if this wasn't done right and more than likely the car hasn't been setup. I think there's some gain to be had doing something like this but it needs to be balanced front to rear or in the end you'll end up with a lot of work and not much payoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkumaNoZeta Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I have input. I just learned a little about the C4-C5 Corvette front suspension. It has the double A-arms that give the camber gain desired but instead of having a normal spring and shock combo, it uses a single leaf spring (a one piece composite type) spread between the two lower control arms. It reduces overall front end weight and its also less unsprung weight. Half of the A-arms, half of the shock, half of the outer tie rod, and half of the spring all are considered to be unprung weight. With the Corvette's front suspension there's only one quarter of the already light leaf spring (thinking for individual side) instead of the heavier coil springs. In fact I want to do a custom suspension on my Z whenever I get around to that part and I was still comtemplating what to do for it and this is what I want to do. I now know how to design the proper geometry and anti-dive, and stuff and the leaf spring with the Corvette styled suspension will need a special crossmember and since I'll be having an SR20 in it I'll have plenty of room for to fabricate it in. In fact I wanted to ask people if they have photos of the suspension (on the Corvette, not the Z) so I can have a better idea of whats going on in it and to see what GM did so they didn't have to add shackles to the LCAs. So I replied here instead of making a new thread, bring on the photos...I've searched yahoo and google images but haven't came up with anything good yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240zvette Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Hi my name is Dave new to here actually I bought the car it's crazy, full frame, body channeled over frame, all steel flares and bodywork, rear quarters split and made wider, full 2" roll cage, lay down koni coil-overs rear and front konis, full C4 suspension front and rear the list goes on and on very luck to get it, a few of my buddies have be auto crossing for decades and say this car is over the top, whish I knew who did it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Sounds amazing. Love to see some pictures if you care to post them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240zvette Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 JUST SIGNED UP THE OTHER DAY AND CAN'T FIGURE HOW TO POST PICTURES ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT THANKS DAVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1ghtymaxXx Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 JUST SIGNED UP THE OTHER DAY AND CAN'T FIGURE HOW TO POST PICTURES ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT THANKS DAVE I'm also dying to see pics. Here's a thread on how to post pics: http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/57387-%E2%80%9Chow-to%E2%80%9D-post-pictures-on-hybridz-the-easy-way%E2%80%A6/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig lamothe Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Dave I know this car. I did the first V8 swap back in 1993 it had so much power we decided it needed help with grip and braking and what else would you do. we got a vette cut it up and stuffed it into the car. I would love to see the car its been years Thanks Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLATA Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240zvette Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Finally figured it out wow not a computer guy hopefully this works [0attachment=56747:DSC00066.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLATA Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 That is a very ambitious project , what plans do you have in mind and how deep is the wallet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240zvette Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I build a lot of street rods and street cars this is pretty easy actually, I do my own paint & body, fab, wiring, engine builds pretty much all of it. As far as "Deep Pockets" most people over spend on parts and upgrades they don't need I learned from Boyd that simpler is always better, and if you shop around you can get super deals espically on Craigslist. Here are 3 of my better cars, the 1932 Ford is a Coddington build that I've done a bunch of upgrading to make it a driver, the ford Falcon I'm just finishing up all the interior and wiring and having new wheels made, and the 63 Fulie Split Window was a car I drove and worked on when I was just starting and was lucky enough to be able to buy it, and I'm in the process of building a Veilside Fortune LS1 RX-7, and a Arizona Z suspension for my 16yo 1973 z with a Vortech/LT1 we had laying around. So as far as deep pockets I work a full time job and build cars after hours to be able to afford to do what I want it's a lot of work but I try to teach my son to work hard and try to get a head as no one is going to hand it to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLATA Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Nice herd , love the Fueli Vette. I Admire your talent and will keep an eye on this project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240zvette Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Thank you for the complment we have a ton of them butt need thin the herd got this impulse buying as evething is such a great deal now I'm overloaded with them. Getting rid of a bunch just to see an end of it. You have the Q45 rear-end I see how does that seem to work? was thinking possibly vette again Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLATA Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Thank you for the complment we have a ton of them butt need thin the herd got this impulse buying as evething is such a great deal now I'm overloaded with them. Getting rid of a bunch just to see an end of it. You have the Q45 rear-end I see how does that seem to work? was thinking possibly vette again Thanks Dave That rear set up is holding strong , I think that the key to a reliable/enjoyable LS1 conversion on an early Z is to make that sexy body stout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Thanks for posting the pics, it looks like a nice project. jt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle319 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Please start a build thread 240zvette! Or if you already have let me know I am very interested to see all the work done on this as this is the approach I wanted to take towards my z! Thanks for posting the pics and it looks like she's going to be a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted January 7, 2014 Administrators Share Posted January 7, 2014 The rear spring/shock arrangement is interesting. Any more pics you can share, particularly of the outboard end, and how it ties into the rear hub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240zvette Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I will be hopefully starting on the car after i do my son's 2 Z cars one kinda stock the other flared now may add reaction YZ kit I have laying around, the 240zvette is in storage so hard to get pictures if I get some will post. I'll keep you posted. I'll try to post some pictures of son's cars he 16 and really getting into it we just picked up a flared,webber,caged pretty decent one, makes #7 not too bad for $2500 runs great very solid never really seen those flares before any idea's? Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Looks like a subtle Z kit from Reaction Research..... If you part with the Z Vette let a brother know..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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