2G: Tubular rear subframe - Input needed

[gofer]

Originally Posted by 99gst_racer

And here's a sneak peek of my progress...

Where do I sign?

[99gst_racer]

How far raised are you guys wanting the pickups?

The reason I ask is because the inboard bolt size is probably going to be 3/4", so that will limit increment size between adjustments. So, I may only have two adjustment options (stock and one raised), and if I only have one raised option, I need to know a good average amount to raise it.

[bmoha7321]

putting money aside to buy one

[jw4free]

+1 for weight reduction.

This is what a 545lb rear end looks like....


Tires and wheels added up to 79lbs though.

[95eclipser]

The sneak peak already make me want to sign up.

[fjm9898]

If you toss in a bunch of adjust-ability, consider one already sold, no lie, cash in hand.... DO IT

[99gst_racer]

Bracket design has been sorted out. The lower control arm and toe arm pickups will have 3 available settings: stock, +1.00", and +2.00". Naturally, the control arms and toe arms will be adjustable in length as well.

[Dyesuperman]

I really hope I can somehow pull some cash out of nowhere for this! It's going to be sick

[bmoha7321]

Get this tubular cromoly rear subframe sorted out... And then onto a front tubular subframe buddy? Now that would be a sick sick setup.

[fjm9898]

this is getting me kinda excited. i thought i was going to have to make one, which i really didnt want to do, i have enough on my plate as is. i am going to have to make a custom front sub frame for my build already, so saving me the hassle of having to make a rear one as well is nice

that is if your piece turns out good enough lol

[DSM_PWR]

Looking good!

Cant wait

[jdsoza]

Originally Posted by 99gst_racer

Bracket design has been sorted out. The lower control arm and toe arm pickups will have 3 available settings: stock, +1.00", and +2.00". Naturally, the control arms and toe arms will be adjustable in length as well.

Now thats what im talking about! I sold my 1G GSX because of a bad transmission, and now im buying a beat up 2G gst just so i can do an awd swap using this here frame of yours! You have one sold already, otherwise i wont be having awd... and that will make me sad. Its good to see that your catering to the road race crowd as well as the drag race crowds

[Jon Lane]

Subscribing

[2slow4utsi]

I wonder how much these will run?

[99gst_racer]

Originally Posted by 2slow4utsi

I wonder how much these will run?

I wonder too. I won't have an answer for that until I get one finished. I have a ballpark in my head, but I'd rather not speculate just yet.

I just added up materials for the controls arms, and there's over $200 there alone and that's not even including the tubing itself.

[ViciousLord]

I'm delaying overhauling my suspension for this!

[95eclipser]

Any new pictures you can share? very interested

[99gst_racer]

No new pics. Waiting on brackets from the machine shop right now.

[DGajre777]

Subscribed, the mock-up looks awesome! Keep up the good work!

[Artago]

Shit Paul, you're one crazy mofo. Pics looks sick, keep us posted. Subscribed!

[Lofty]

Needs 1g/gvr4 love. But youre amazing! Looks amazing.

[2slow4utsi]

I'm guessing 800-1200 but I could be wrong. Regardless, it will be a lot cheaper than Magnus which is a huge plus.

[dsmusmc]

Originally Posted by 2slow4utsi

I'm guessing 800-1200 but I could be wrong. Regardless, it will be a lot cheaper than Magnus which is a huge plus.

That's still half the price of Magnus. Iv been anxious to see more pics and to hear if Paul is still thinking of going through with a tubular front cross member.

[99gst_racer]

Originally Posted by dsmusmc

and to hear if Paul is still thinking of going through with a tubular front cross member.

I probably won't be afterall. Mostly because they will be available from Frontline Fabrication. Andrew already has his fixture finished and his design worked out and it's an excellent looking piece. I figure, if I can't improve upon it, then I'm not going to bother building them just for the sake of competition. And I'm definitely not going to copy his either.

[2slow4utsi]

Originally Posted by 99gst_racer

I probably won't be afterall. Mostly because they will be available from Frontline Fabrication. Andrew already has his fixtue finished and his design worked out and it's an excellent looking piece. I figure, if I can't improve upon it, then I'm not going to bother building them just for the sake of competition. And I'm definitely not going to copy his either.

Are there any pics of his front cross member?

[woooop]

Here you go How to install my 2g full polyurethane front and rear roll stops/motor mounts

At the end of the post is a pic post #40

[bmoha7321]

are you still going to work on a tubular front subframe?

[99gst_racer]

Originally Posted by 2slow4utsi

Are there any pics of his front cross member?

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/483/welded4.jpg

More pics on the Link forums if you have access.

[2slow4utsi]

Originally Posted by bmoha7321

are you still going to work on a tubular front subframe?

+1 on this.

[greengoblin]

Paul I think they are asking about a tube front crossmember. Andrew was talking about building on but I do not know how far that project went. I do know he was in contact with Andrew Brilliant about what need to be change too. That's all I know.

Kevin