CR garage pirate fc build
06-11-13, 02:37 PM
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its kinda weird actually you cant buy the bracket off their website i just kinda emailed them and told them what i wanted and then paypal'd the money and it showed up. i believe the email is rotorracing@gmail. the quality seems okay i wasnt really impressed by the packaging or the paint which is why we painted them gold but the brackets seem like theyll work just fine
06-11-13, 06:14 PM
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How much did u end up paying for dual caliper brackets? My friend paid about 220 he said which i thought was pretty pricey for 4 small brackets lol. Also have u decided what angle kit ur going to go with?
06-12-13, 03:07 AM
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For the angle kit we will be running abercrombies entire package. Figured its worth a shot because I've heard good things about his work and the angle is more impressive than most other knuckles offered out there
06-12-13, 09:21 AM
#38
I got mine for 175 shipped maybe the price went up???
For the angle kit we will be running abercrombies entire package. Figured its worth a shot because I've heard good things about his work and the angle is more impressive than most other knuckles offered out there
For the angle kit we will be running abercrombies entire package. Figured its worth a shot because I've heard good things about his work and the angle is more impressive than most other knuckles offered out there
Make sure you take into account the extra clearance issues you will have with that much angle. I have JTP knuckles and SuperNow tie rod ends and I cant even use them to their full potential. I hit on the frame when I turn one way and hit the LCA when I turn the other way. And I still havent even installed my Uras tie rods yet. I have more angle then I have room for. The only way I can see to fix it is lower offset wheels or spacers. Then once i start pushing the wheel out that far, you have to start considering overfenders. All this adds up to more money spent on the car.
However, i did see that Abercrombie's kit has LCA extensions. That may free up some clearance room. Id really be interested to see how much clearance you have once what once you get the kit. I was debating on just getting the extensions. Let me know how it goes and dont make the same mistake it did and get 9.5J wheels for the front because you wont be able to space them out far enough to get clearance without buying huge (50mm) overfenders
Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.
06-12-13, 11:58 AM
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A++ advice. Inner clearance is handy and sweet angle is moar radderific than stretched tires.
06-12-13, 01:43 PM
#40
Since you are on a budget...
Make sure you take into account the extra clearance issues you will have with that much angle. I have JTP knuckles and SuperNow tie rod ends and I cant even use them to their full potential. I hit on the frame when I turn one way and hit the LCA when I turn the other way. And I still havent even installed my Uras tie rods yet. I have more angle then I have room for. The only way I can see to fix it is lower offset wheels or spacers. Then once i start pushing the wheel out that far, you have to start considering overfenders. All this adds up to more money spent on the car.
However, i did see that Abercrombie's kit has LCA extensions. That may free up some clearance room. Id really be interested to see how much clearance you have once what once you get the kit. I was debating on just getting the extensions. Let me know how it goes and dont make the same mistake it did and get 9.5J wheels for the front because you wont be able to space them out far enough to get clearance without buying huge (50mm) overfenders
Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.
Make sure you take into account the extra clearance issues you will have with that much angle. I have JTP knuckles and SuperNow tie rod ends and I cant even use them to their full potential. I hit on the frame when I turn one way and hit the LCA when I turn the other way. And I still havent even installed my Uras tie rods yet. I have more angle then I have room for. The only way I can see to fix it is lower offset wheels or spacers. Then once i start pushing the wheel out that far, you have to start considering overfenders. All this adds up to more money spent on the car.
However, i did see that Abercrombie's kit has LCA extensions. That may free up some clearance room. Id really be interested to see how much clearance you have once what once you get the kit. I was debating on just getting the extensions. Let me know how it goes and dont make the same mistake it did and get 9.5J wheels for the front because you wont be able to space them out far enough to get clearance without buying huge (50mm) overfenders
Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.
this is a very good point man. the abercrombie kit is rated at like 70 some odd degrees but at the height we will have the car at and just being an fc in general i dont think well be able to get the full amount of lock the kit offers but its cool to have it available. whats nice is that abercrombie welds on adjustable bump stops to the balljoints so you can set them to stop you before you rake your wheels on the LCA. as far as the wheel, were probably gonna have to go with something in a really dumb size and - offset
06-12-13, 02:03 PM
#41
there hasnt been anything really new with the car progress since were waiting for a chance to get more paint and dragging out the rest of the bushing install because its such a pain in the ***. we took this time to get caught up on a little maintenance work on our daily drivers since theyve been kind of neglected lately
06-12-13, 02:51 PM
#42
How the hell did you get your MMR stuff? I called and emailed and didnt get a single response. Filed a paypal dispute and got my money back. **** MMR!
Ive also got those RaceFab dual caliper bracets. Mine were good black paint and welds look good. Paid $175 shipped and you just have to email them to get em.
Ive also got those RaceFab dual caliper bracets. Mine were good black paint and welds look good. Paid $175 shipped and you just have to email them to get em.
06-12-13, 03:02 PM
#43
How the hell did you get your MMR stuff? I called and emailed and didnt get a single response. Filed a paypal dispute and got my money back. **** MMR!
Ive also got those RaceFab dual caliper bracets. Mine were good black paint and welds look good. Paid $175 shipped and you just have to email them to get em.
Ive also got those RaceFab dual caliper bracets. Mine were good black paint and welds look good. Paid $175 shipped and you just have to email them to get em.
06-13-13, 02:02 PM
#48
Since you are on a budget...
Make sure you take into account the extra clearance issues you will have with that much angle. I have JTP knuckles and SuperNow tie rod ends and I cant even use them to their full potential. I hit on the frame when I turn one way and hit the LCA when I turn the other way. And I still havent even installed my Uras tie rods yet. I have more angle then I have room for. The only way I can see to fix it is lower offset wheels or spacers. Then once i start pushing the wheel out that far, you have to start considering overfenders. All this adds up to more money spent on the car.
However, i did see that Abercrombie's kit has LCA extensions. That may free up some clearance room. Id really be interested to see how much clearance you have once what once you get the kit. I was debating on just getting the extensions. Let me know how it goes and dont make the same mistake it did and get 9.5J wheels for the front because you wont be able to space them out far enough to get clearance without buying huge (50mm) overfenders
Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.
Make sure you take into account the extra clearance issues you will have with that much angle. I have JTP knuckles and SuperNow tie rod ends and I cant even use them to their full potential. I hit on the frame when I turn one way and hit the LCA when I turn the other way. And I still havent even installed my Uras tie rods yet. I have more angle then I have room for. The only way I can see to fix it is lower offset wheels or spacers. Then once i start pushing the wheel out that far, you have to start considering overfenders. All this adds up to more money spent on the car.
However, i did see that Abercrombie's kit has LCA extensions. That may free up some clearance room. Id really be interested to see how much clearance you have once what once you get the kit. I was debating on just getting the extensions. Let me know how it goes and dont make the same mistake it did and get 9.5J wheels for the front because you wont be able to space them out far enough to get clearance without buying huge (50mm) overfenders
Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.
06-13-13, 07:02 PM
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Subbed. I really like the progress so far, and where you're going with it. I know it's last on your list, but what motor plans do you have?
I'm also glad you tossed the Ractive/APC/Pep Boys seats.
I'm also glad you tossed the Ractive/APC/Pep Boys seats.