Improved Handling For Our Camaro Race Car - Carcass S4, E6

[@PowerNationTV]

Watch Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJuXoWyilMmgga8

[@dne1301]

Perhaps you could clarify that this link is for the previous episode and not the next one.

[@BonzoHansen]

Nice build. UMI stuff is great. I'll be following along for sure. If the frame is still loose I'd recommend reinforcing the front sway bar mounts. The bar just bolts to the frame which has simple tapped holes. They can weaken/strip over time, and people have had them tear out with big sticky tires (1st gens are worse). Keep up the great work. Its nice watching a car video where its just work being done and no drama and nonsense.

[@nazgo9061]

I Love your Work. Been Watching this show for years and watching it over and over specially my Favorite Espisodes

[@droppedf100]

People are hating on leaf springs hard lol. Glad you’re sticking with them. People hate on them for drag racing too but even in my heavy full size truck they work great with the proper parts from Calvert racing

[@PyroBlock]

Glad you guys went with leafs instead of a 4 link. I would have preferred to see a torque arm or something, but leafs can be made to work very well if you do it right.

[@DOCTRJ]

Heavy duty

[@ahnafzahid9450]

It just amusses me how such old cars still have a good aftermarket support

[@redcatxb125]

Classic muscle/pony cars have some of the best aftermarket support of all cars, probably not as much as jeeps. All this stuff could be more difficult to get if you are not in the usa

[@ahnafzahid9450]

@@redcatxb125 yup indeed We have to import the parts which makes them even more costlier due to added shipping and customs

[@bobhilly546312156332]

Aslong as it’s worth the companies making parts they will make parts

[@kurrentevent]

The fact you said this lmk im not tripping. And they be hella cheap too and still good product.

[@andrewmasonwerdna]

Always stoked to see new episodes!

[@v1-vr-rotatev2-vy_vx31]

Prefer to use clear synthetic suspension assembly lube too prevent damage to bushings while the suspension is in motion during driving.

[@CrankAddict]

I see you're running mini tubs, but you are using stock location spring hangers for those leafs. How do you plan to take advantage of the extra room from the mini tubs if the leaf spring is still in the way?

[@squidusn71]

They'll probably change to 4 link in the later episode. Gotta keep the show running.

[@DOCTRJ]

I would live in these workshops never get bored!

[@squidusn71]

Me too.

[@hybridmusclegarage4590]

Awesome!!

[@RD-uh9te]

Building a 73 myself and after watching this my question is why did you keep that rear leaf setup? With the amount of mods your doing I would have expected a torque arm or even a 4 link.

[@thebearsden1701]

I have a challenge I hope you will consider. .I have a 2002 sc1 Saturn DOC .1.9...i would love to see a streetable turbo version with lots power .somewhere about 400 hp ...cheers 😁😁

[@freshbutplain1144]

Could I do these types of welds with a fluxcore welder?

[@JoshMason-o8r]

Hey Matt! Your Ideas are like unnecessary vitamins

[@richardparker294]

What's happening with the build? Been waiting patiently for a new show and nothing . It's been two months, any news?

[@kenreichard3967]

DONT use your plasma tip for a hammer!!!!!

[@brendannunya77]

Why do the upper arms have heim joins and the lower arms have urethane bushes?

[@rameywomer3139]

We've tried lower a-arm rod ends and they just don't have the strength we need for harsh racing applications. The Delrin bushings are very smooth and non binding in the lowers so it's a good material choice. Up top for the pivot we like the rod end in the race arm.

[@CrankAddict]

The upper arms are the adjustable ones for the stock setup as well. This setup gets rid of the shims that are normally used. Disassemble the tie rods and turn when you are ready to adjust. No need to adjust the lowers.

[@brendannunya77]

@@CrankAddict doesn’t explain why the ends are different. I understand the need for adjustability.

[@brendannunya77]

@@rameywomer3139 thanks. I have urathane upper and lowers in my daily that I track every two weeks and I’m forwevervblowing out lower bushes and I though rid end might be the go. But interesting you say delron n

[@CrankAddict]

@@brendannunya77 The lower arms are fixed. Non adjustable. Both camber and caster are adjusted at the upper arm. The spring attaches to the lower, so this is the safe way to do it. The factory uses two different shims to adjust caster and camber on the upper. This company is using two rod ends to adjust the camber and caster, and the cross shaft is bolted solidly to the frame.

[@jimthomas1989]

Sub Frame ? Is that code for piece of Frame

[@95roadie]

No. It’s literally a sub frame.

[@jimthomas1989]

@@95roadie , Well on my Camaro and Nova it's just a piece of a Frame in the front , then it ends , the back half has NO Frame , Now on my Chevelle , it has a Full length Frame of the whole Car , That must be code for Full Frame or The second half of the Sub Frame . Hey , let me tell you about my Sub Frame Connectors or what I call them , Piece of Frame connectors , It takes a lot to hold a 12 bolt posi

[@95roadie]

@@jimthomas1989 what the hell are you rambling about? It’s a subframe.

[@squidusn71]

@Jim Thomas Chevelle = frame Camaro, Nova, FB = subframe. The prefix "sub" is what makes the difference between them in which you already knew the physical differences.

[@errolnkh1776]

Rtv artistry and still leaks, clutch debacle, its still roadkill 😂

[@cyclone3999]

I can see leaf springs if this was a drag car, but road course im not sure. I’m excited to see how it handles when its all put together. :)

[@skyerymomma]

“Today it’s all about handling!” Uses leaf springs 😂😂

[@95roadie]

Not a damn thing wrong with leafs. Unless you’re into JDM shit and everything needs coil overs and “hella camber bro”

[@DOCTRJ]

Hard i like to wear the whole tyre out

[@DOCTRJ]

Horsepowers son

[@squidusn71]

Ikr, leafs should be the very first thing to go, but I'm gonna bet that it's for future episodes?

[@Rick-O-Shay60]

Coilover height simulators... man, you got money to burn. b.t.w. you installed the front lower control arm bolt in backwards.

[@95roadie]

No such thing as backwards for LCA bolts

[@Rick-O-Shay60]

@@95roadie ...ya think.

[@frankbob4043]

Great work, however I would've diched the un and went full frame route, otherwise great vid!

[@CrankAddict]

I'm hoping to see some Detroit speed subframe connectors to connect the front subframe to the body.

[@leonardskinard6942]

No 4 link set for the rear end

[@robertwetherington3372]

No shit all those mods and leafs. Makes no sense unless you are trying to compete in super stock or something

[@572camaroguy]

It's pronounced "Especially" not Ekspecially.. Also. great job using the Plasma Torch as a hammer. 🤔

[@troytheriot8679]

I know some stuff about cars but it's very little compared to what you guys know

[@mikerecords5530]

Put tape on your template and it will won't move when you mark.

[@nathanbopp6163]

Bubblegum

[@ronsmith7739]

Wow, get rid of the rear leaf suspension !!!!!

[@rameywomer3139]

Leafs don't work well until you get passed by this car on our leafs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4GpZIV9qceer5Y

[@jleoneleone8760]

DO A 7.3 power stroke!!!!!! Last big block v8 with no emissions in a truck

[@slayerdearly]

I hate that this car won’t be street legal :(

[@ronsmith7739]

If you are using a racing suspension you need change camber settings, most likely negative camber. Stock suspension is not good for racing.

[@rameywomer3139]

This set has tall ball joints and a shorter cross shaft to zerk length both to improve camber gain. It also has 8 deg caster.

[@CrankAddict]

@@rameywomer3139 Agreed. That's plenty.

[@ronsmith7739]

@@rameywomer3139 I hope so!

[@TVJohnney]

The Fab Forums Bibbster 5.0 Mustang VS POWERNATION Camaro RS.. Make it happen internet..

[@DOCTRJ]

Great job, it makes me sad watching because ill never be able to touch any of that, i love the show though keep going 👍🤠😎☕🍻🎸💌🦜🏞️🌻☮️♥️💯

[@jessphuqette1716]

Would have been easier and cheaper to get a aftermarket subframe with suspension from the same manufacturer

[@sqidpro2986]

😢 what a waste of a split bumper Camaro If you were going chop it up so much why did you keep that crap sub frame you shiuld just gone tube frame 👎

[@jamesroberts1800]

Or at least weld in sub frame connectors

[@andoletube]

Because all the suspension parts they bought are designed to be attached to a standard subframe. Making a tube frame would add a whole new load of time-consuming work which it appears is not justified for this project. They might add sub frame connectors at some point.

[@19chev81]

It was in pretty rough shape to start with....front end and hood were buckled....it wasn't that nice...

[@BonzoHansen]

@@jamesroberts1800 that cage introduces a whole lot of rigidity.

[@checolate9680]

BS... I prefer the older spindles. Better to bend than to break.

[@Pendaws]

Why didn't you guys dip the chassis? Would have gotten rid of the oils? Just my thought. Still a little perplexed as to why you didn't add an independent back end?

[@KH102695]

Awesome!!