timbo They are a budget coilover. These are the most basic qa1, no shock adjustment and they only work within a limited range of movement. As we had 2 different spring rates to use we were able to get pretty close to the ride height we wanted. It also dictated where to locate the top coilover mounts. Having them mounted on an angle allows us more incremental adjustment via spring rates
Vee_Que That answers the question on angles... Though I have read about different results from different angles too, just not in a while.
Samman88 Nice progress! Will be interesting to see how you tackle the horizontal upper bar in the 4-link without cutting up the body - I'm in this dilemma at the moment. I'm not really convinced by the angle of the shocks, whilst it allows for less shock travel per diff travel, you'll need more spring and damper to compensate - and it will effect the linearity/non-linearity you would want to see from the coilover. But I'm sure you've considered this and I understand the compromise in preserving the body + using available parts.
timbo "Vertically mounted shocks will control suspension movement, but on a street rod, most shock manufacturers recommend mounting shocks at a slight angle (viewed from the front or rear). This increases handling by limiting side to side movement, which will decrease body roll during cornering. On most street rod applications a mounted angle of 15-25 degrees is preferable for great handling." The amazon wagon already runs an offset parallel 4 link. We just made adjustable arms to suit. Everything mounts to a rear chassis brace that slips over the rails and is bolted through the chassis. Gives us something to mount the watts link and coilovers to without too much modification.
AshDVS timbo;108616 wroteThey are a budget coilover. These are the most basic qa1, no shock adjustment and they only work within a limited range of movement. As we had 2 different spring rates to use we were able to get pretty close to the ride height we wanted. It also dictated where to locate the top coilover mounts. Having them mounted on an angle allows us more incremental adjustment via spring rates They'll be fine and likely a lot better than the low-end (read: fucking horrible) BC stuff.
T3rrorbyt3 Finally got around to working on the amazon again, Removed the fuel tank Removed the top section and baffles Painted it and reinstalled the tank This will give me the room to run a 57L fuel cell, battery and some of my electronics
T3rrorbyt3 Vee_Que;113088 wroteAh. So there are baffles in them? The stock 40l tank is a tad limiting I've found! Yeah I was surprised when I pulled it out! The stock tank is pretty limiting! I know that you can make a 16 or 20 gallon 1965 mustang fit a wagon with not too much trouble but you do have to square up the hole a little to make it fit and move the filler neck
Vee_Que Where did you read that? I've only seen in one video a bigger tank in a sedan, but not read anything :(
T3rrorbyt3 I'm following a guy on instagram that put one in his wagon his Facebook is Ecoboost amazon
T3rrorbyt3 So me and Tim went down to Melbourne to pick this up Spend the next day stripping it Not bad for a weekends work
T3rrorbyt3 Transferred my custom radiator hard pipe,engine mounts, shortened sump and all the good bits off the mock up motor over the the new motor
T3rrorbyt3 Fabricated a new alternator bracket and tensioner - Ran a bypass hose from the back of the block to the thermostat. - Plumed up the bov and tcv - Ran the upper radiator hose And Fitted the new motor
T3rrorbyt3 Also my fuel cell arrived, it's a little close to the boot lid so I'll section the lower half of the old tank and lower it by around 40 to clear the tank and fittings.
T3rrorbyt3 Oh and we mounted the cem,fuse box ,dash loom,cabin loom and all related modules that are required for the engine to run. Will post photos next time I work on the car.
Philia_Bear T3rrorbyt3;113870 wroteOh and we mounted the cem,fuse box ,dash loom,cabin loom and all related modules that are required for the engine to run. Will post photos next time I work on the car. Happen to have a complete list of modules for future reference?
T3rrorbyt3 Transferred all the good bits off the mock up engine Philia_Bear;113883 wroteT3rrorbyt3;113870 wroteOh and we mounted the cem,fuse box ,dash loom,cabin loom and all related modules that are required for the engine to run. Will post photos next time I work on the car. Happen to have a complete list of modules for future reference? I do happen to have a full list and it's a lot less than you would think!! Will post it up when it's up and running
