99gst_racer
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EDIT: 8/2/17. Info on these here----> http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/2g-tubular-rear-subframe-kit.513217/
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I'm going to start building these very soon. I just want to gather some opinions and get some input from you guys before I begin the prototype.
Material: Chromoly VS Mild steel. they're both great materials for this project and they're both strong enough. I plan to use chromoly tubing simply because I can get it with a slightly thinner wall thickness, which will save a bit a weight and without compromising strength. Would most people prefer chromoly over mild steel anyway?
Control arms: I had originally planned to build the subframe to accept stock control arms, but in retrospect, I'm thinking about discarding that idea. Chromoly arms will be smaller and lighter, and won't add much to the overall price. I figured most people will want the moly arms to go along with it anyway, and that will also allow me to "tighten up" a few areas of the design. Thoughts?
I plan to make it to where it will fit with the factory gas tank. It will brace the differential much better than from the factory; both sides of the pinion area and 4 points on the diff cover.
Any questions, just ask. And if you have some input or have a suggestion, post it up! I'm hoping to get started on the prototype next week.
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I'm going to start building these very soon. I just want to gather some opinions and get some input from you guys before I begin the prototype.
Material: Chromoly VS Mild steel. they're both great materials for this project and they're both strong enough. I plan to use chromoly tubing simply because I can get it with a slightly thinner wall thickness, which will save a bit a weight and without compromising strength. Would most people prefer chromoly over mild steel anyway?
Control arms: I had originally planned to build the subframe to accept stock control arms, but in retrospect, I'm thinking about discarding that idea. Chromoly arms will be smaller and lighter, and won't add much to the overall price. I figured most people will want the moly arms to go along with it anyway, and that will also allow me to "tighten up" a few areas of the design. Thoughts?
I plan to make it to where it will fit with the factory gas tank. It will brace the differential much better than from the factory; both sides of the pinion area and 4 points on the diff cover.
Any questions, just ask. And if you have some input or have a suggestion, post it up! I'm hoping to get started on the prototype next week.
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