randy Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 nice ya making great progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 I attended the SEMA show and was able to see John's car. Awesome. Watched him race the car a bit on the autocross before I had to leave for my flight home. So cool. While I was at the show, the Optima production team interviewed me and should be airing this Friday. We'll see if I make the final production cut. My deadline has moved up to August. Going to try and make the challenge when it comes to Austin. If any of you are working in the automotive industry from working at a garage, tire store, or any automotive related business, I encourage you to go, even if its on your own dime. It was a rewarding experience for me. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Rolled the chassis for the alignment check today http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/autotr8er/Mobile%20Uploads/C1E1BC90-C8F3-4FF9-A63E-0DF539F23454.jpg Ihttp://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/autotr8er/Mobile%20Uploads/BB986DE6-6321-4459-BA21-570FB0DF5658.jpg http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/autotr8er/Mobile%20Uploads/BF4B016A-7C87-4B11-A7DC-4344BE88C427.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 (edited) The rear before any adjustments were made. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/autotr8er/Mobile%20Uploads/75165123-B413-47CF-8589-254F18018DB3.jpg Rear. Spot on.http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/autotr8er/Mobile%20Uploads/2863B67A-EB36-46C9-B10D-AED45D94779B.jpg Both of the readings. Top is the front and bottom is the rear. The red on the toe was due to not having the steering rack installed. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/autotr8er/Mobile%20Uploads/0FB5EBEE-4641-4769-8016-DAE709E4DBBF.jpg Edited November 12, 2015 by autotr8er2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88351wtsi Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Wow. Looking good. Keep up the hard work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 yes thats art work right there.hope to se it running sometime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Wow. Looking good. Keep up the hard workThanks Brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 yes thats art work right there. Thanks, man.hope to se it running sometime soon. Yeah, me too. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtreme Industries Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 looks great, I don't mind it not running but it would be great to see that body on there. keep up the great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 (edited) looks great, I don't mind it not running but it would be great to see that body on there. keep up the great work Its coming soon. I have to install the floors next and any additional work that I need to do on the underside. Trying desperately not to get ahead of myself. I'm eager to get the body on as well. I have an illustrator I'm working with to draw the concepts of the final body design and it would help greatly for him to see the actual roller. Stay tuned. I also have a facebook page. "580Kongquest" It's easier to share info to those outside the forum. Richard Edited November 10, 2015 by autotr8er2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 They are comfortable as well. So the next steps.... 1. re-engineer the drive-line mounting points. Having to flip the bolt (which are welded in) and nut arrangement. The nuts will be welded to the frame and the bolts will be securing the drive-line. 2. Install the floor. Using 3/4" aluminum honeycomb for the flooring material. This will be secured by adhesive and rivets. Crossmembers will be installed for strength and to secure the seats.3. Install the pedals and Steering column (get the position right)4. Install the seats. (get the position right)5. Finish the Roll cage. (Fabrication & paint) 6. Fabricate Rear shock mounts and Install/Test. 7. Fabricate Front shock mounts -7 a. Order what I need7 b. Install8. Weld body to the frame Finally a roller!!! 9. Run brake lines10. Finish Modifying the front fenders11. Modify the Rear Fenders12. Fabricate the Firewall - need to make room for the A/C13. Fabricate the wheel wells/inner fenders/tubs (Front & Rear)14. Wiring for the Engine/Transmission (computer) -14 a. Fuel system install/plumbing.14 b. Get her fired up. Whoot!15. Install the Hydroboost brake system16. Interior - (big list)17. Fabricate the over-fenders18. Electrical (Wiring)19. Glass (new windshield)20. Paint. 21. Shred tires. Phew! I'm still not done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowquest Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Is that SAI reading correct? A lot of shops won't measure it, some screw it up when they do. A few probably have no idea what it is. If it's correct, i'd be worried about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted November 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 No, the SAI wasn't measured. I didn't have the steering rack, front brakes or a means to hold the air in the shocks. The toe is out as well. The two of us had to synchronize our turns as best we could. The only measurements I was worried about was front caster and camber, rear camber and thrust angle. Everything else can be tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted November 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) Good catch, though. Not many folks know about SAI. Edited November 11, 2015 by autotr8er2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbruneaux Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 Super cool Cameo you had there! Better get it finished! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted November 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 That's definitely the plan. Pics posting later today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted November 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 The roller has landed. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/autotr8er/Mobile%20Uploads/EF4C4A0B-0FA9-4517-8591-D3EB927AC944.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted November 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) Here she is. Ready for the body. Soon the hard part will begin. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/autotr8er/Mobile%20Uploads/D1499F6F-BC7E-4530-8E22-F93742368AF3.jpg http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/autotr8er/Mobile%20Uploads/95BD567C-266E-4471-A75A-13E69DD084D7.jpg http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/autotr8er/Mobile%20Uploads/59A91D5E-E279-4BCF-AC9F-BECE2CC4EE97.jpg Edited November 15, 2015 by autotr8er2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 man loving the creativity of the mind looking good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtreme Industries Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 looks like you still have the bend rods on the rear, are you keeping them or going to redo the rear later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menesing Drifter Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 SOOOOO wicked!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbruneaux Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 looks like you still have the bend rods on the rear, are you keeping them or going to redo the rear later? The are not "bent" they are each uniquely engineered to the highest degree of precise geometry needed for a one of a kind Supercar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtreme Industries Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) looks bent to me. Edited November 17, 2015 by Xtreme Industries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted November 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 The are not "bent" they are each uniquely engineered to the highest degree of precise geometry needed for a one of a kind Supercar! and I used a harborfreight tool to do it! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted November 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 looks bent to me. Yep, still bent. Yes, I will redesign the rear. Sitting a little too tall. Haven't changed them because they are serving a purpose for now. The body is on the chassis now and I have to do a little more trimming on the firewall. I may just bend the next ones as well, Xtreme, just to get you fired up. (haha) Just kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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