Making my Own R-GT Lamborghini Murcielago Suspension - LP640 project part 8

An update on the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 suspension. It's not quite finished, but the suspension arms are 90% done + all the testing & mocking up of the drop knuckle conversion parts we've done has gone very well.
Part one - The initial plan • Project Lamborghini Mu...
Part two - The ITB conversion • Making a V12 ITB intak...
Part three - Converting Egear to manual • Murcielago manual conv...
Part four - GT1 Headers and the 1st start! • LMGT1 headers on my Mu...
Part five - The R-GT plan - • R-GT Murcielago road c...
Part 6 - Dyno and Fire - • Flaming Loud Lamborghi...
Part 7 - Cutting a Murcie up - • I cut up my Lamborghin...
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[@rab..]

Honestly don't think driftworks could've landed a better neighbour than Craig , seems genuinely unphased by most of the mad plans you present him with once he gets going.

[@driftworks]

It was planned ;o)

[@Matty.Hill_87]

With the knowledge Craig has and the stuff he could build if he wanted to.. he's just one bad day away from being a supervillain 🤣

[@TheMdog8]

Once again, this build puts other Lambo projects in the shade

[@Schnorbitz]

Craig is on a different level to the rest of us.

[@nickhargrave7311]

What an incredible episode I love this techy stuff. So much more refreshing to see actual specialty work than what most content creators do on YT.

[@driftworks]

Thanks Nick, glad you enjoyed.

[@6project6nightmare6]

Always nice to see guys who aren't afraid to cut up expensive cars!

[@AndreKlebleyev]

by far my favorite build series on YT

[@Kennedy_tattooist]

Phil... the man with massive balls, and craig... the one who supports them. You guys are insane, cant get my head around how you manage to pull this stuff off with all the custom fab and it seems to always fall perfectly into place.

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

Fantastic, very interesting watching all the engineering on the build, this is a brilliant build series Phil, can't wait for the next installment. 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@driftworks]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed.

[@DarkmanXXL]

When even the mock up pieces are WORKS OF ART👍🏽👍🏽

[@David_Conant]

Definitely a great selection of music!

[@Keane-to-clean]

Craig better be getting a good Xmas bonus 🎄🎅💪

[@driftworks]

Haha Craig doesn't work for me. We're separate businesses, I just give him loads of challenging work :D

[@ianwynneuk]

“I’ll just make my own suspension” - brilliant. On another planet!

[@driftworks]

Haha, cheers!

[@m4xww]

Highly interesting, you'd think looking at a few bits of metal would be boring but the way it comes together is fascinating!!

[@driftworks]

Thanks Max, that's my worry with episodes like this, but it seems people appreciate this as well as the more aesthetic stuff.

[@jordy0208]

Absolutely incredible work. Love seeing the detail you and the guys go into on these builds. This is going to be one crazy car when finished

[@Raven12986]

The amount of work you are putting in to it is incredible I can’t wait to see it on the road and at car shows

[@ralphmenta249]

Its refreshing to see the technical aspects and problem solving techniques you guys are using. There is so much garbage content out there where the projects are DRAGGING ass and just small bits of the engineering aspect are shown, if at all. The bulk is just explained, which is fine for most probably, but I enjoy seeing the process myself. I'm fascinated with WHY and HOW things are done. Maybe I'm just an asshole but a lot of channels bore me lately, but I've found hope with your channel so far and it's nice to actually be anticipating the next vids. Bravo gentlemen

[@driftworks]

Thank you 👍

[@endermanPlaysMC]

Love it so much! I could watch these videos nonstop.

[@_chenn]

Love this series

[@mllave240]

Me and many others are craving more technical content. Dive deep, lay it on us. More tech!

[@Jack-qn4vt]

Now this! Is engineering folks, excellent stuff

[@markwalton8644]

With Phils vision and Craig's all round amazing skills and and a Lamborghini, what's not to like😍

[@orionsrustrepair]

loved the techiness. Don't hesitate to do more of that kind of updates. Good luck for the rest of the build!

[@paull4418]

Unreal craftsmanship... subscribed!

[@jonathancairns4206]

Great video - some lovely work and great explanation of the tech stuff there lads!

[@TomChame]

Incredible planning and workmanship!!!! Really love to see more of this project. All the best from Panama.

[@jennifersmith731]

Thumbs up for Craig's amazing skills

[@504DamnSkippy]

I just came across these guys a few days ago, and I AM HOOKED!! I love these guys and the mood, tech, content are incredible! I completely forgot how awesome WORKS wheels look as well! Keep it up guys can't wait for what's next!

[@driftworks]

Thanks man!

[@KE70TURBO]

The workmanship involved in this is truly incredible Phil. Testament to yours and craigs knowledge. Love it

[@MikeRT4]

Simply amazing, loving this so much - already looking forward to the next episode 👍👌😎

[@iKamikahzi]

I'm fascinated with this build, looking forward to the next video on it. It's going to be an amazing Lamborghini when it's all fully completed.

[@kenrossaukrsa]

You guys need an engineering award , wow!

[@tahirsaid6993]

Absolutely love your project ideas. Too many they sound impossible but you guys are incredibly talented in all you do. Congratulations

[@Flalookawooka]

Legit one of my favourite series on KZbin at the moment, always in awe of Craig's work. This is going to be absolutely mega when it's finished Phil, looking forward to the next update.

[@driftworks]

Thanks Barry! It'd better be after all this work :D

[@Flalookawooka]

Driftworks you’re both doing an incredible job. Like all projects, it will never be fully complete, but looking forward to seeing it in its first ‘final’ stage

[@steveodorito]

This is why I subscribed. Thanks DWs.

[@xavier.c359]

Love your simply way to perform marvelous things..! The artist'way... such a pleasure..! Thanks a lot..!! You know what...? You makes me so happy...!!!

[@driftworks]

Thanks!

[@deanpriest3076]

I loved the engineering heavy video, you lads know what your doing 👍🏼

[@TheXJRMAN]

some lovely re-engineering and fabrication going on there, nice one guys!

[@DAMDIndustries]

Love seeing fab stuff, keep up the awesome work!

[@YellowDieselGolf]

Utterly fascinating.

[@danielwarner1736]

Absolutely love watching the lambs project videos.

[@timforsthoffer868]

This is insanely cool, you guys are very talented!

[@driftworks]

Thanks very much!

[@Bunglesnaps]

Incredible engineering work! Enjoying following the progress on this build project. Keep the videos coming!

[@driftworks]

Thanks! Will do!

[@GstarCurtis]

Freaking amazing video, insane work you guys are doing to this car and its super exciting to watch.

[@driftworks]

Thanks!

[@brianholt4688]

Amazing craftsmanship! Very impressive 👍🏻

[@redauwg911]

Great video

[@thedrvn]

3 secs in and remembering how much mentalist this build is ✌️👍

[@tavarish]

That's just stunning.

[@driftworks]

Thanks man! It's still got to get worse before it gets better :D

[@justinmickelson6579]

Always Looking forward to your up loads! Keep it up. 🙃😉

[@csm101000]

Incredible

[@mk3whitewide]

Of course that was enjoyable. Nice project. Guarentee prime finish from this shop.

[@bilpat5123]

'Welding an aircraft carrier' LMFAO😂

[@michaelmurphy2417]

Great episode

[@cheesepizza87]

Craig’s bloody brilliant

[@driftworks]

He's the man!

[@kashv2500]

Skill level 1000

[@jakejones4723]

Brilliant stuff

[@furiangameclips]

Wow..major work

[@brianbob7514]

Lookin great

[@phil254]

Great build videos. Love this kind of content 👍😎

[@driftworks]

Thanks!

[@Norztrom]

Impressive!

[@rocky_top_deluxe]

Very cool Phil 😎

[@driftworks]

👍

[@simonwernerisaksen]

Very impressive 👌🏻

[@1jzfc999]

Good episode man dont be shy in letting us see all the little bits along the way aswell as the finished stuff.

[@driftworks]

Thanks! It's a bit of a balancing act as I don't want to annoy the portion of our audience that don't get the techy stuff.

[@finlay230]

love it !!!!!!!!!!

[@einzelmotorsport6711]

Love this!

[@driftworks]

👍

[@autospeed]

Love this episode and your channel! Proper engineering and fabrication plus much more informative than other channels with their hack job lambos.

[@driftworks]

Thank you!

[@itrashpanda]

Instalike on the sickest merci build yet on youtube!!!

[@driftworks]

Thanks!

[@jondough3055]

🔥🔥🔥

[@gieljannoe6404]

New subscriber. Love your propper work man. The Netherlands is watching!

[@driftworks]

Thanks man!

[@driftworks]

Thanks man!

[@UndergroundEric]

So interesting all this.

[@driftworks]

Cheers!

[@TomasSheehan1991]

Christ this is a complete other level.. Serious engineering

[@danielssonsgarage]

For KZbin yes. People are just like "Rob Dahm is THE best" while ppl like phil who actually knows stuff is to busy to be doing youtubevideos. I could recommend Peter Björk if you want more quality build vids

[@HoodOnFire]

@@danielssonsgarage why use rob dahm as an example

[@danielssonsgarage]

@@HoodOnFire Rob knows very little compared to theese guys, still has many more followers

[@HoodOnFire]

Ok? People should know by now that a bunch of followers doesn't mean the content is necessarily good or that someone knows a lot about what they do. The problem with Rob is that his build has been taking many years and most are tired of waiting.

[@danielssonsgarage]

@@HoodOnFire you missed my point, never mind :)

[@scroooge22]

Craig is quite handy on the tools.

[@deanlewis3514]

Who's the one person that put the thumbs down don't you appreciate the work has gone into this car that's just my opinion

[@RainMakr]

New to the channel and love the videos

[@driftworks]

Welcome Dean! Check out the backlog of build videos we've done.

[@jasongleave355]

Getting my inner geek all excited, loved dw86 build, will this one be better? Can't wait to find out,

[@surenraj6450]

Loved it, Phil! Keep at it! One badass Murci

[@samlefevre9246]

Phil maybe instead of altering the hub carrier, and adding fairly large spacers. What about raising the power steering rack or remounting it above the existing mounting position? It’ll be a lot less work than changing the hub carriers don’t you think? Obviously you will need to change your steering column UJ’s and shaft but I’m sure you will figure something out. You’re also not going to stress the bottom of the hub carrier under hard cornering, or loading the spacer excessively? You also don’t have to redesign the hub carriers, saving time and money on modelling and stress testing. Another benefit of moving the rack, would be that you would be able to replace a hub carrier with an OEM one if you ever needed to. Looks really really good so far though guys! Thanks, Sam.

[@chrisg4rr377]

Space was the issue if i recall. There was literally zero space for the rack to go

[@driftworks]

The upper & lower suspension mounts also need moving up the same amount (80mm). You can't just move the rack. We discussed the idea of moving them all in the last episode & decided against it.

[@ValladolidArde]

Nice one Craig, Phil has been a bit more hands on on this too, superb teamwork, amazing results

[@joenrobo]

Super....,

[@Manufalket]

👍👍👍👍

[@driftworks]

👍

[@brynmusselwhite4719]

Needs more A Team theme music...

[@driftworks]

Haha, I may have to.....

[@ironmantooltime]

Mental! 😎

[@HansTeijgeler]

Good stuff! Are you sure that your top and bottom A-arm are supposed to be an equal zero degrees though? Typically, the top one is at an angle (up, from the frame) when the lower is at zero degrees. Rule of thumb is having the inboard side about 1 inch lower than the outboard side. I am sure you've checked the OEM angles though... ;-) Keep coming these vids. Love them!

[@driftworks]

The arms aren't horizontal, the gauge is just zeroed. I'm just matching what it was (or close ish). The best thing is I have adjustability if I need to fine tune it, but it seems to camber gain fine with the just the shorted upper arm.

[@dirtdiamond360]

Nice work, is there any concern with loading the threaded rod end on the upright side in bending? I thought that was always something to avoid?

[@driftworks]

Thanks. They are large high quality rod ends without turnbuckles, so I don't expect to see any issues. I'll be keeping a close eye on everything I've done in the first few test sessions though.

[@rafaelramos1081]

front wheels with turbofans and rear deep dish il bee amazing

[@driftworks]

It would be a look, but not the look I'm going for on this.

[@p0intdk]

It looks like the arms just straight at ride height, you wouldn't necessarily want that since you will get very little Camber Gain, or have you guys considered this when making all of this?

[@JayPlaysGamingChannel]

Engineering Art

[@driftworks]

Thanks 👍

[@charliesteele170]

These series of videos, not just the Lamborghini but all your incredible builds, are absolutely fantastic viewing. Great to see completely original car content, keep up the top effort lads, one day I’ll buy you a pint

[@driftworks]

Thanks Charlie, glad you're enjoying it!

[@Iain240]

Surprised you want the arms parallel? I thought generally double wishbones are closer together at the inboard end so you have some camber gain.

[@driftworks]

I'm just matching what it was before. The upper arm is much shorter, which gives the camber gain.

[@jobariedunn7185]

Name of outro song?

[@chrisg4rr377]

1000th viewer. I feel so special

[@NanoDanHD]

Craigs a fucking wizard

[@EliteHydronics.]

Alcons.... you know you want too 👍🏻

[@nzos14]

Someone has good taste in shop music

[@driftworks]

🤓

[@Shifty_Malone]

Do you even need ABS though?

[@wetsaltypickle]

Notificationsquad!!! I absolutely love this build!!

[@MattGreenland]

Uploaded 40 seconds ago, sweet!

[@mrmidnight32]

I’ve never seen anyone feed wire like that before 2:50 🤨

[@driftworks]

You gon learn today!

[@Xboxthreesixtyful]

Uh oh rod ends loaded in bending. I have £10 on the rod ends on the upright side of the wishbone bending during heavy braking

[@driftworks]

I'm not sure what you're saying. Can you explain? We design & sell thousands of suspension arms using rod ends smaller than these.

[@Xboxthreesixtyful]

@@driftworks ahh is it, maybe an over reaction from myself then. I remember being told in suspension design to avoid loading rod ends in shear, as they're only meant to transfer load axially. Braking puts a huge shear load on upper and lower rod ends on the upright in this set up. And bumps will load the lower rod end in bending. Pressed spherical bearings transfer the force to the wishbones much better. But at a loss of adjustability. From what you're saying I guess if you just use big enough rod ends then its fine.

[@quest8795]

With such an amount of the chassis cut out, how is the structural integrity? Will the chassis' rigidity be affected?

[@driftworks]

The only metal that's been removed & not replaced is the door hinge mount & supporting frame for ancillary parts behind the bumper, so nothing structural. The next episode I'll show what we've had to do with chassis though. It got a bit out of control.

[@quest8795]

Okay, so it's not compromising it at all Are you going to get a roll cage? Or keep the full interior standard?

[@driftworks]

It's going to be stronger than it was. I'm not fitting a cage though.

[@quest8795]

Sounds good, can't wait to see it! Bring it to some BDC events when it's finished (Not to drift of course 😂)