CR_Turboguy wrote:
I too plan on going w/ the Mustang II spindles - what lower ball joint did you use on the redesigned arms? Did you think about using a pushrod type suspension in front similar to the Caterham CSR you have pictured for inspiration? Are you building a 'book' frame, or is it closer to a +442? Are you using the Mazda axle unmodified (not narrowed)? I wouldn't mind getting a copy of any plans/drawings you've done for the car, I think it might be good inspiration for mine.
Sorry for so many questions - I'm an 'inquisitive idiot'
--JOsh
Hey JOsh,
Many of the stock car places have a screw in type ball joint that is made for the pinto spindle. You can get the threaded ring that it screws into as well. No fancy pushrod systems on this car...just a Keep It Simple Stupid approach on this build. It is meant to be a learning tool about a lot of things, but at the same time, not too many things.
The rear is an unmodified RX-7 unit. Disk brake posi unit from an '84 GSL. The frame is basically a "book" frame with the footwell switched for 'merican left hand drive. I have made a few strength and asthetic mods (with more to come). Nothing really documented in drawings. My lower control arm is in drawing form. If you plan on a book frame, and an RX-7 axle, it would be helpful. When I started this car, I only had Autocad and just made drawings and templates for a few things.
I have been at this thing since the end of 2001. There have been a lot of distractions along the way to keep me from it. With most of that behind, I am hoping that this is the year...