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Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:31 pm

HamburgerBrad wrote: were you going to leave this shock mount as single shear? most coilover setups i see run dual shear shock mounts for strength since the shock is holding up the weight of the vehicle
I was going to leave the top a single shear because the bottom trailing arm is only a single shear. Plus the Tweed beam with towers is only a single shear.

Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:58 pm

so any idea on a turn key price yet? I'm really wondering about a turnkey minus the front clip but still with the wheels and rack. So basically everything needed to build a a-arm manx minus the front suspension.

Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:12 pm

dr. awsome wrote: so any idea on a turn key price yet? I'm really wondering about a turnkey minus the front clip but still with the wheels and rack. So basically everything needed to build a a-arm manx minus the front suspension.
Still working out the prices for rollers or turnkeys
We are working on an "J" arm one now. In kit form will ad $2000 more to the price. That will include front spindles, all heim joints, grade 8 bolts and tie rods.

Thu Mar 02, 2006 3:48 pm

dansparts wrote: HamburgerBrad wrote: were you going to leave this shock mount as single shear? most coilover setups i see run dual shear shock mounts for strength since the shock is holding up the weight of the vehicle
I was going to leave the top a single shear because the bottom trailing arm is only a single shear. Plus the Tweed beam with towers is only a single shear.
I'd suggest you double shear the top mount. The Tweeds uppers bend once you bottom the coilovers out. Not saying yours will bend, but if the bolt snaps instead at the top, it will make alot of expensive damage ramming thru the fiberglass. If the bottom breaks less damage will occur.
Looks nice. What travel are you getting out of it?

Wed Mar 08, 2006 11:10 am

whats the latest dan?

Thu Mar 09, 2006 12:53 am

BowlRider wrote: whats the latest dan?
I've been building a new 2332 VW engine this week for the car. Also been getting all the parts together so I'll be ready to finish assembly in the next week or two.

Thu Mar 09, 2006 12:56 am

looks fu**ing RAD!! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Thu Mar 09, 2006 7:21 am

Looks great. What is the wheelbase and stance width? Are those 31x10.5 rear tires?

Thanks,

Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:35 am

good work! what are those headlights off of? what are ypou going to use for the rear lights?

Thu Mar 09, 2006 3:52 pm

luckyride wrote: Looks great. What is the wheelbase and stance width? Are those 31x10.5 rear tires? Thanks luckyride. The wheel baes is 100" and the width in the rear is 78" with the 31" BFG's tires and BTR 15X7" rims.
dirtydeedss wrote: looks fu**ing RAD!! Thanks dirtydeedss 8)
BowlRider wrote: what are those headlights off of? what are ypou going to use for the rear lights? The headlights are snowplow headlihgts and still not sure if I'm going to use them or not. In the rear I'm going to mount some LED tail/turn lights into the fiberglass.

Wed Mar 29, 2006 10:25 pm

Here's some pictures of the latest A-arm project for Scott of MGM. Steve at Minor Fab (who is doing all the fab work) was trying to get a J-arm set up to work with this body but it just worked out better an A-arm set up.

Wed Mar 29, 2006 10:51 pm

Thats looking good.
Were all gonna get a chance to take it for a spin right?

:lol:

Thu Mar 30, 2006 9:27 am

How much travel with the arms? Where will the gas tank go with this set up? Looks great by the way!

Thu Mar 30, 2006 3:21 pm

Nicksan wrote: Were all gonna get a chance to take it for a spin right? When it's gets on the road you can have the first ride! :roll:

Thu Mar 30, 2006 3:28 pm

jedrattle wrote: How much travel with the arms? Where will the gas tank go with this set up? The arms are cycling at 17" to 18".
With the new body you have to run the tank in the back behine the back seat. It would be alot of work to get the tank up front because the hood will not come off the body.

Thu Mar 30, 2006 3:48 pm

I gotta get me one of those, time to call Scott.If only the wifey would let me. :?

Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:00 pm

I thought Scott was your wifes cousin? He should be able to hook you up.

Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:00 pm

baja5 wrote: I gotta get me one of those, time to call Scott.If only the wifey would let me. :?
just tell her the baja is "hers" while you get another new toy

Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:22 pm

He is her cousin, but i'm not sure how much the HOOK Up would be.And i will still need a chassis.I really like that A arm set up.Just takes $$$.

Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:59 pm

What is the track width going to be?