Strength of the C4 Frame and the Van Steel QA1 Coilover

[C4fan]

Originally Posted by PLRX

Thanks

so lets hear any advice on "how to" get this done the "get it done" way.

I have to fix this. This is bothering me. I feel that curve slap me around and I have to go back for revenge.

My suggestion would be to find a good welder who will do it for cheap or as a favor. Then buy the welder and let him do it in your garage where your car is apart enough to get to it. Then start learning how to weld, it's fun. If you can't find a friend who has the skills then take the car to a welding shop. They can build your template, fit it and weld it.

[PLRX]

Delivered the template to the welder/fabricator yesterday. Today he came over my house and got them welded.

It was a great idea Bryan, Thank You

[RedLS1GTO]

Dude... that turned out awesome.

[mike100]

new air dam
shock rebuild
a little cashflow to your welder
rubbing compound/polish on the nose??


could have been worse, really.

(plus you own a sledge hammer now)

[PLRX]

Originally Posted by RedLS1GTO

Dude... that turned out awesome.

Thanks Bryan



Mike Wrote:

new air dam

-In the garage (replica)


shock rebuild

-At QA1, needs to be fixed. I bet those guys are proud after they saw those pictures.


a little cashflow to your welder

-I paid him $125 (braces and weld)


rubbing compound/polish on the nose??

- I agree, I may even give it a bit of wet sanding. Most of those scratches are deep.


could have been worse, really.

-Agree 100%

(plus you own a sledge hammer now)

-Yes. That thing looks intimidating. On Halloween
Im going to open the door for kids with it on my hand.

[PLRX]

Spoke with Van Steel yesterday and amazingly the shock has NO DAMAGE. He offered me
to replace the shield and I asked for a quote and I hope he gets back with me by the end
of the week with it.

If I was Van Steel or QA1 I would be bragging about my product if it can withstand that kind of test.

[nutz4c4]

Really nice work Pete. Great job..

[Sweet 90]

Originally Posted by mike100

(plus you own a sledge hammer now)

[nutz4c4]

Originally Posted by Sweet 90

I was gonna' leave that alone....

[Sweet 90]

Originally Posted by nutz4c4

I was gonna' leave that alone....

Pete might need it in case any Crocas show up at his house

[Vette Jockey]

Originally Posted by nutz4c4

Really nice work Pete. Great job..

Awesome job, Pete!

[PLRX]

Originally Posted by Sweet 90

Pete might need it in case any Crocas show up at his house

[PLRX]

...freaking SEMA

[mike100]

Originally Posted by PLRX

...freaking SEMA

What? can't get a pass?

That's one place i don't want to go- too many ideas and ways to spend $.

[PLRX]

Originally Posted by mike100

What? can't get a pass?

That's one place i don't want to go- too many ideas and ways to spend $.

No QA1 people are at SEMA and I can't get a quote.

I want The Ghost back on the road damn it.

Heck, I was "Daily Driving" Betty Boop today.

[Vette Jockey]

Originally Posted by Sweet 90

Pete might need it in case any Crocas show up at his house

I think I would prefer a .375 H & H. Long distance and awesome firepower, would make Pete a happy croc Terminator.

[PLRX]

I received the new coilover few days ago. It will be in my house as long we are having this 20-30s weather. Im
beginning to feel the carma after we bothered Sweet with the Canadian cold and snow. Normally its not this cold in December.

Now, these are all the key players for this upcoming evolution.

Left: New Coilover/shock. Im reusing the Hyperco spring.

Center: The driver side coilover with the old ride height

Right: The old and damaged QA1 shock fully extended.





QA1 fully cpmpressed



Damage to the shocks coilovers adjuster threads cylinder. The shock itself still fully functional but, I decided not to gamble.



Sweet, we at The Vette Barn wish for you to have a great day and warm weather as soon is "weatherly" possible.

[PLRX]

Done



Installed the new coilovers and today installed the new air dam. I keep holding the possibility of frame damage. It is driving straight and the wheels still straight. Not bad and dont ask me how this vehicle was able to withstand such of impact.

[PLRX]

I know you guys DGAF about this anymore but, here is the summary and the end of it. It may help to anyone that may go over a berm, curb, horse or a crocodile.

Took The Ghost to a collision shop yesterday and there is no frame damage. I will have to play with the coilovers and make the front end even by playing with all corners. I was told to have the rear end 1/2" higher which would improve handling. QA1 provided a reference list for all knob adjustments and it is in detail. Now I have a better understanding in the dual adjusters.

It will be aligned within a week and that is the end of "Petes Curve Mishap"

Gentlemen, trust me the C4 frame is extremely strong.

[RedLS1GTO]

Originally Posted by PLRX

I know you guys DGAF about this anymore but, here is the summary and the end of it. It may help to anyone that may go over a berm, curb, horse or a crocodile.

Took The Ghost to a collision shop yesterday and there is no frame damage. I will have to play with the coilovers and make the front end even by playing with all corners. I was told to have the rear end 1/2" higher which would improve handling. QA1 provided a reference list for all knob adjustments and it is in detail. Now I have a better understanding in the dual adjusters.

It will be aligned within a week and that is the end of "Petes Curve Mishap"

Gentlemen, trust me the C4 frame is extremely strong.

Glad to hear that. I didn't get a chance to respond to your message. With both the 02Z and the 96 corner balanced the left side sits about .25-.5" higher than the right when I am ot in the car. Add 190lbs of pure badassery in the driver's seat (that would of course be me) and it is level.

When you get it aligned, see if you can't dial some additional negative camber into it. The factory settings are pretty conservative and it will help in cornering to have more. I have the adjustment on my 02Z maxed out, and even with that I am not getting really uneven tire wear.