Lets See Those Custom Parts v.2023
Jul 31, 2017, 11:53 AM
#301
Alright guys, who's ready for these things. Ill have 4 sets ready with some spare bodies this week. But with upgrading the Tormach to a Haas VF2 I wont be able to finish more parts for a while. Though I will be working on some new ideas in the CNC deadtime. The arms should be ready in the next week.
One question though, what would people like to see for finishing on the steel trailing arm and bodies in the future? I could delay things and get the trailing arms plated but the current bodies are setup with bearing clearances for no finishing like we did on the uprights. Ive thought about maybe doing a clear hard anodizing then post machining the bearing bores or just sizing for that growth.
Always looking to make better parts and fancier finishing my be the next step. Downside is it only increases cost with no performance gain.
One question though, what would people like to see for finishing on the steel trailing arm and bodies in the future? I could delay things and get the trailing arms plated but the current bodies are setup with bearing clearances for no finishing like we did on the uprights. Ive thought about maybe doing a clear hard anodizing then post machining the bearing bores or just sizing for that growth.
Always looking to make better parts and fancier finishing my be the next step. Downside is it only increases cost with no performance gain.
Aug 8, 2017, 01:15 PM
#302
Interested in the rear mounts following your video...
Also, another part ripe for redesign might be the rear toe correction bushings from Whiteline. It seemed like a real functional and quality downgrade going from the nice lined bearings to the urethane offset bushings.
Aug 8, 2017, 04:26 PM
#303
I think I have my next 3 major projects decided on based on what I think has the most potential on my car.
First is the front splitter mounts. I really want to figure out the quick disconnect splitter. I also have some cool ideas for canards considering SM doesnt allow splittler end plates but canard end plates are open.
Second is the billet rear upright. I'll probably correct for around 1" of drop but not as much as front cause I think big rear bar is the way to go and dont want to ruin that. What I want to do is correct the bump steer and reset the camber gain in bump. I also critically want to keep the hand brake. For AX, Street, or Drag its pretty dang important and people don't want to have to buy and deal with alternative hand brakes I assume. I know I don't at least. There are other things Im also thinking about with dive on the trailing arm but I dont know if just a reset of that is adequate or if we want some amount of squat.
Third is a spherical mount for the front swaybar. I dont like having to shim my swaybar mounts to remove stiction and then have the backlash is its effectiveness. So I want it solid mounted but completely free. I have an idea, gonna be great!
First is the front splitter mounts. I really want to figure out the quick disconnect splitter. I also have some cool ideas for canards considering SM doesnt allow splittler end plates but canard end plates are open.
Second is the billet rear upright. I'll probably correct for around 1" of drop but not as much as front cause I think big rear bar is the way to go and dont want to ruin that. What I want to do is correct the bump steer and reset the camber gain in bump. I also critically want to keep the hand brake. For AX, Street, or Drag its pretty dang important and people don't want to have to buy and deal with alternative hand brakes I assume. I know I don't at least. There are other things Im also thinking about with dive on the trailing arm but I dont know if just a reset of that is adequate or if we want some amount of squat.
Third is a spherical mount for the front swaybar. I dont like having to shim my swaybar mounts to remove stiction and then have the backlash is its effectiveness. So I want it solid mounted but completely free. I have an idea, gonna be great!
Aug 9, 2017, 06:51 PM
#305
Evolved Member
Did someone say canards ?
I was going to make some out of carbon fiber. I have everything, just need the push ?
Who wants canards of a random but looks good angle for the Evo X ?
I was going to make some out of carbon fiber. I have everything, just need the push ?
Who wants canards of a random but looks good angle for the Evo X ?
Aug 9, 2017, 09:22 PM
#307
Just going to post this here and in the SM thread for now, but going to do a "SSB gets a new CNC" blow-out on the 3 remaining original uprights for $1500/set. This will let me basically get started immediately on making the next batch and learning the new machine. The next batch will go up to $1900 will have a bit more refinement and be clear anodized but wont function any different than current. They'll also be machined from the start with brake duct clearance. These currently don't have the extra clearance but can be machined easy enough over the off season.
If you're wanting a set on the budget for proper Roll Center and Bump steer correction, they wont be this cheap again.
If you're wanting a set on the budget for proper Roll Center and Bump steer correction, they wont be this cheap again.
Aug 10, 2017, 06:03 AM
#308
EvoM Guru
iTrader: (1)
$1500.... on a budget.... 
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Silly houses and their "budget" draining ways..
....Silly houses and their "budget" draining ways..
Aug 10, 2017, 08:12 AM
#310
EvoM Guru
iTrader: (1)
Aug 11, 2017, 10:07 AM
#314
Alright guys, who's ready for these things. Ill have 4 sets ready with some spare bodies this week. But with upgrading the Tormach to a Haas VF2 I wont be able to finish more parts for a while. Though I will be working on some new ideas in the CNC deadtime. The arms should be ready in the next week.
One question though, what would people like to see for finishing on the steel trailing arm and bodies in the future? I could delay things and get the trailing arms plated but the current bodies are setup with bearing clearances for no finishing like we did on the uprights. Ive thought about maybe doing a clear hard anodizing then post machining the bearing bores or just sizing for that growth.
Always looking to make better parts and fancier finishing my be the next step. Downside is it only increases cost with no performance gain.
One question though, what would people like to see for finishing on the steel trailing arm and bodies in the future? I could delay things and get the trailing arms plated but the current bodies are setup with bearing clearances for no finishing like we did on the uprights. Ive thought about maybe doing a clear hard anodizing then post machining the bearing bores or just sizing for that growth.
Always looking to make better parts and fancier finishing my be the next step. Downside is it only increases cost with no performance gain.