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> BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time...
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post May 16 2021, 10:16 PM
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QUOTE(Andyrew @ May 14 2021, 04:59 PM) *

Awesome! Glad things are moving along in the suspension department!!


Regarding home alignment...



If things go as planned, I'll be doing this next weekend so perfect time! Thanks for posting your dad's great vid.
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post May 19 2021, 11:32 AM
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I'm filing this under the "not that you'll care" category. But then, some of you may enjoy the sillier things I'm doing on this build.

This time, it's the one-off PCB board designed by Nicco, the young man / programmer in that wireless demo video.

The MagicBox 2.0 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) will package all the electronics and circuitry needed for "single button control" each of the headlights (as in the video) wipers and heater blower motor from my wireless steering wheel panel. Plus, there's room for other stuff, should I think of anything. This will be enclosed in a nice little box and it replaces that giant wiring mess seen in the video. Also planned is the replacement for the standard auto relays using a tidy Bussmann relay board and micro relays.

Note there are extra boards... Who wants to join me? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)


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post May 19 2021, 11:42 AM
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Anything that makes our cars electrical systems more reliable, less bulky and simplifies things is a win in my book. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post May 19 2021, 11:55 AM
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Now let's stir things up a bit, shall we? I wonder what the 914 Design Committee will think of this... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

Here's a Cayman PDK. It's sitting in my shop. Other pic is the PDK-to-LS3 adapter.

My tuner is working on a conversion "kit" that will enable my 8-stack induction to be converted to drive-by-wire. This means the PDK/LS contraption will do all that fancy stuff like auto-blip downshifts, etc.

What could possibly go wrong?

While it's true I've already purchased the PDK, I haven't fully committed to doing this.
More to come as I think it through.


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post May 19 2021, 12:02 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ May 19 2021, 01:32 PM) *

. Plus, there's room for other stuff, should I think of anything.


Key word here is 'I" closes down the discussion from the peanut gallery (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

Oh when has that stopped me.

Exhaust cutouts to straight pipes
Ejector seat
Electric car washer to clean all the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) off the car before you drive
Transponder so you can control the traffic light, this car deserves green lights

Peanuts add to the list (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif)
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post May 20 2021, 06:08 PM
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post May 20 2021, 06:09 PM
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Back from alignment and first round of suspension adjustments. A noticeable improvement but there's more to do: Tte tires that came with the wheels are mismatched front/rear and the fronts are a bit old, but with full tread depth. Sooo...

I'm fitting a set of Toyo RA1s. Same 225/50 and 245/45 sizes as what's on there now.
They are being shaved 2/32 as part of the install, per S-Car-Go and the shop that's supplying the tires.

Once they have a few miles on them, it's back to S-Car-Go for the next round of adjustments.

It may need more than the 225 rear springs and a bump from 19mm to 20mm torsion bars.

Progress! And the fun continues.
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post May 20 2021, 06:10 PM
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There is no "I" in team.


@AzBanks - True, but there is a "me". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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QUOTE(AZBanks @ May 20 2021, 05:08 PM) *

There is no "I" in team.


@AzBanks - True, but there is a "me". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

Don't forget the MEAT in team
Is that the trans that has Launch Control????
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Watching and waiting...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post May 21 2021, 08:25 AM
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post May 21 2021, 10:23 AM
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-not merely a thing of one Space-Time continuum, but allied to the ultimate animating essence of existence-- which has no confines and which outreaches fancy and mathematics alike. -HP Lovecraft

Wow dude. When does the hover function go in. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)


Right after the "Mr. Fusion" of course.
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post May 21 2021, 10:54 AM
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One thing I forgot to mention is that as I was driving home from S-Car-Go, I noticed they had added a sticker to my mirror.

They did test drive it and, apparently, agree it goes pretty good!

Pete @horizontally-opposed - Thanks for recommending this shop. Top quality work and a sense of humor - what more could you want? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)


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post May 21 2021, 11:42 AM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ May 21 2021, 09:54 AM) *

One thing I forgot to mention is that as I was driving home from S-Car-Go, I noticed they had added a sticker to my mirror.

They did test drive it and, apparently, agree it goes pretty good!

Pete @horizontally-opposed - Thanks for recommending this shop. Top quality work and a sense of humor - what more could you want? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)


LOL, I love it. Obviously added after a run down their "test track." Not that I have ever partaken. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)

Glad you had a great experience there. They've built some seriously good hot rods over the years, and understand street car suspension as few shops I've come across do.
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If you want those 250# springs back they yours
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post May 21 2021, 06:08 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ May 21 2021, 09:54 AM) *

One thing I forgot to mention is that as I was driving home from S-Car-Go, I noticed they had added a sticker to my mirror.

They did test drive it and, apparently, agree it goes pretty good!


Oh man this made me laugh! Thanks for that. I'm willing to bet they hold that sticker in reserve for only the most special cars. Your first (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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With the focus on dialing in the suspension, I'm checking/verifying everything. With no seals in the doors, windows held in by Gorilla tape, etc, the car is a bit of a rattle trap. But I thought I heard a clunk...
I jacked up the rear and gave the wheels a tug then a push. "Clunk, clunk". Hmmm.

Off came the trailing arms and here's what I found.

Anyone else running PolyBronze bearings have an issue like this? @Andyrew @conedodger

I have to believe there's enough variation in trailing arms that I can't be the only one.

Anyway, I'm planning to chuck the pivot shafts in the lathe and remove the appropriate amount needed to get the clearance into spec. Anyone see any issues with that?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y3ijb5z9nY
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ May 21 2021, 08:54 AM) *

One thing I forgot to mention is that as I was driving home from S-Car-Go, I noticed they had added a sticker to my mirror.

They did test drive it and, apparently, agree it goes pretty good!

Pete @horizontally-opposed - Thanks for recommending this shop. Top quality work and a sense of humor - what more could you want? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)


That is a riot! Respect (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ May 23 2021, 07:40 PM) *

With the focus on dialing in the suspension, I'm checking/verifying everything. With no seals in the doors, windows held in by Gorilla tape, etc, the car is a bit of a rattle trap. But I thought I heard a clunk...
I jacked up the rear and gave the wheels a tug then a push. "Clunk, clunk". Hmmm.

Off came the trailing arms and here's what I found.

Anyone else running PolyBronze bearings have an issue like this? @Andyrew @conedodger

I have to believe there's enough variation in trailing arms that I can't be the only one.

Anyway, I'm planning to chuck the pivot shafts in the lathe and remove the appropriate amount needed to get the clearance into spec. Anyone see any issues with that?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y3ijb5z9nY



Chris,
I had no problems at all and considering I actually did the install, I had every opportunity to F it up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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