carter200's CNC machining is............

[-=Jeff=-]

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!

I got 4 pieces made for my coil over project and they are PERFECT!!

If you have second thoughts on his work don't.. Just do it

I owe some pictures, hopefully this week, but I do need to get ALL the parts still

THANKS Again Carter!!!

[RICKYRJ1]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: Everytime Carter makes something for me it is :worship::worship:. His limit is your imagination, he can make almost anything you can think of.

[GOLDCYLON]

This thread delivers................... Not !!!! Now where are the pics of carters work ? :razz:

[-=Jeff=-]

hmm.. give me a few min

[GOLDCYLON]

:thumbsup: Lets see the goods!!

[-=Jeff=-]

These are the pictures I got from Carter.. when it is warm this weekend I might get more..

http://vettextc.jiminees.com/carter/MVC-045S.JPG

http://vettextc.jiminees.com/carter/MVC-046S.JPG

http://vettextc.jiminees.com/carter/MVC-047S.JPG

[GOLDCYLON]

Nice ones, do they have setscrews or? Retained via pressure fit.

[-=Jeff=-]

Nice ones, do they have setscrews or? Retained via pressure fit.

they will be pressure fit.. With the Coilover 'hats' I have this fits inside to make it work on our shocks. FX3 for Sure, Not sure about the regular though

I think Carter liked the fact that I sent him the Autocad file too:-D

[-=Jeff=-]

more:

http://vettextc.jiminees.com/jeff/coilovers/100_0043.jpg

http://vettextc.jiminees.com/jeff/coilovers/100_0044.jpg

http://vettextc.jiminees.com/jeff/coilovers/100_0045.jpg

http://vettextc.jiminees.com/jeff/coilovers/100_0046.jpg

http://vettextc.jiminees.com/jeff/coilovers/100_0047.jpg

http://vettextc.jiminees.com/jeff/coilovers/100_0048.jpg

[carter200]

Hi everybody :hello:

I have been bugging Jeff for pics as I really had no idea what he was doing except for the Cad drawing he sent me. He knows now how much I dislike mm and love .xxx dimensions.
Guess my college courses were good for something as I had to convert all his mm's to .xxx's. I stayed within .001 of all his measurements and if you look close there are many steps to making these "simple" looking items.
Looks like all turned out good from what I can tell. Jeff, it was a pleasure helping you on your project :handshak:

Ricky, thanks always for the kind words. Are you still sending me the items you want done?

GC, thanks you for your patience on your item. I really have not forgotten :mrgreen:

Thanks guys for all your support, Carter *CT Machining*

[-=Jeff=-]

Hi everybody :hello:

I have been bugging Jeff for pics as I really had no idea what he was doing except for the Cad drawing he sent me. He knows now how much I dislike mm and love .xxx dimensions.
Guess my college courses were good for something as I had to convert all his mm's to .xxx's. :-(**|=
Looks like all turned out good from what I can tell. Jeff, it was a pleasure helping you on your project :handshak:

Ricky, thanks always for the kind words. Are you still sending me the items you want done?

GC, thanks you for your patience on your item. I really have not forgotten :mrgreen:

Thanks guys for all your support, Carter *CT Machining*


LOL.. yeah I know I would have done .xxx but mm made it easier to see if my idea would work.. these parts are great Carter.. like I said i need more parts still hopefully soon. just need to order them

[RICKYRJ1]

Ricky, thanks always for the kind words. Are you still sending me the items you want done?

Yes, as soon as I get the OK from the cars owner. I think he is low on cash right now but doesn't want to admitt it. I'll be touchin base with you soon on another idea for my car. :cheers:

[carter200]

Ricky, thanks always for the kind words. Are you still sending me the items you want done?

Yes, as soon as I get the OK from the cars owner. I think he is low on cash right now but doesn't want to admitt it. I'll be touchin base with you soon on another idea for my car. :cheers:

Did not mean to highjack :o

Ricky, contact me when you are ready :cheers:

[Ccmano]

Jeff,

Can you post the details on the coilover set up? Where did you get the parts and how much were they? What are the part #'s?

Carter,

Can you make another set of those adapter pieces and for how much?

I'm thinking this may be my next project. I already have a spare set of shocks I can have rebuilt and grooved.

Thanks guys.
H
:cheers:

[carter200]

Carter,

Can you make another set of those adapter pieces and for how much?

I'm thinking this may be my next project. I already have a spare set of shocks I can have rebuilt and grooved.

Thanks guys.
H
:cheers:

You have a PM on cost. Yes, I can do them for you. I take Paypal, too ;-) Thanks, Carter :cheers:

[-=Jeff=-]

Let's See..

my custom part Carter made X4

X4 Coilover kits
91046236-BIL Coil Over kit 5" Sleeve $39.99 ea ( Black and Gold)
or you could use:
10620125A AFCO R & S Series Coilover Kit - Big Body Smooth, 5" $52.99 (Blue anodized)

and 10" coil springs
44410-425 10" Hypercoil coilover spring $59.99ea (I used 425#) front

44410-275 10" Hypercoil coilover spring $59.99ea (I am planning on 275# for rear)

Part numbers are from Speedway motors

http://vettextc.jiminees.com/ZR-1/coilovers/coilover.jpg

[GOLDCYLON]

Sweet did you have to notch the shocks or mod the supension in anyway?

[secondchance]

Jeff,

Do you notice any difference in ride/control?
Did you retain the FX3?

[-=Jeff=-]

Sweet did you have to notch the shocks or mod the supension in anyway?
yes shocks got grooved for the snap rings for the coilover sleeve

otherwise the mods need are required for any coilover set-up

move swap bar, bend tower a bit, etc

[-=Jeff=-]

Jeff,

Do you notice any difference in ride/control?


Yes, much more controlable over rough roads, car did not dart like it did before


Did you retain the FX3?

Yes, front shocks are the new pair that was on eBay for $150.. I had those grooved for the shocks

I need too get good pictures but the front is lowered 1.5" and the rear (still has the fiberglass spring) is lowered 1.25"

[secondchance]

Yes, much more controlable over rough roads, car did not dart like it did before



Yes, front shocks are the new pair that was on eBay for $150.. I had those grooved for the shocks

I need too get good pictures but the front is lowered 1.5" and the rear (still has the fiberglass spring) is lowered 1.25"

Hmmm, Another future project.

Thanks.

[secondchance]

One major concern I have over supension mod is that, based on what I understand, changes in spring rate and/or roll bar can result in under steer/over steer characteristic.
Will you be testing and tweaking?

[-=Jeff=-]

One major concern I have over supension mod is that, based on what I understand, changes in spring rate and/or roll bar can result in under steer/over steer characteristic.
Will you be testing and tweaking?

probably tweaking, I need to finish my poly bushing install and get the car aligned.. then I will see how well it does

[secondchance]

probably tweaking, I need to finish my poly bushing install and get the car aligned.. then I will see how well it does

Please keep us updated.:worship:

[-=Jeff=-]

Please keep us updated.:worship:

will do.. keep in mind.. it is a slow going process with me

[bobbyhi]

Forgot to post some pics of the air filter bolts that Carter made - hope this works:mrgreen::mrgreen:

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s29/bobbyhi21/100_0853.jpg

[DaveK]

Very nice Bob! And Carter! :thumbsup:

[carter200]

Very nice Bob! And Carter! :thumbsup:

Thanks Bob and DaveK :mrgreen: Bob, you gonna line em up or let em end up where they will? Either way they look nice. Thanks again :thumbsup:

[rkreigh]

how is the ride in comparison to before

I went with 400 front, and 275 back and the ride is OK, but I think the F1 supercars are the "problem"

biggest thing I ran into is lowering the car too much. not good. I think I was bottoming out the shocks as I busted a fx3 controller

I'd like to someday upgrade to a better shock and maybe lose the fx3.

more hassle than it's worth to me.

nice setup!! that's a great way to go as coil overs are expensive and you really engineered a bargain conversion

FYI, DRM grooves the shocks pretty reasonable for the snap ring. a local machine shop quoted me 200 and DRM was 15 per shock as I remember (call randy)

as for tuning, it's hard to "out engineer" the Gm engineers and the stock suspension is actually a pretty good compromize for street driving, but the coil overs definely help

there is a bit of hassle getting them on there and setup, and because I'm so lazy I wouldn't have done it again knowing what I do now, but I mostly didn't like the expense and the harsh ride. there is no doubt the car is "glued down" better and much more stable at speed around corners.

my c5 has coil overs, but rides like a cadillac in comparison

alot of that is the EMTs though, when I bolt on my "race tires" with the a molds, ride is much better.

[-=Jeff=-]

Ron,

How low did you go? I have not noticed if it bottoms out, but the stance it very close to what my 89 was.. it seems much better.. as for the ride, I have not driven enough to say how it really is.. I have one more component to swap, then get an alignment.. Not sure i will get the new parts on this weekend but I am hoping to