So with a CMC and rear disc and winter project will be pulling engine and trans--should I be purchasing shortened rear arms for my IRS?
@Heritage 2008 posted:So with a CMC and rear disc and winter project will be pulling engine and trans--should I be purchasing shortened rear arms for my IRS?
I for one cant answer that. But would love to be flooded with pics of another CMC kit. Just "in general" pics... so I can see things.
I want to do a few things and any pics would be welcomed..
I will post picks when I tear it down in December.
@Heritage 2008 posted:I will post picks when I tear it down in December.
I will do the same when I get to that point of actual working on....
I would love to see a folder if CMC/SB/FF process build pics and random pics. Just to see and know more about it.
Thanks man.
Didn't Mango narrow his rear end?
@TRP posted:Didn't Mango narrow his rear end?
I sure need to narrow mine. I think I've put on 20 pounds. 
@Lane Anderson posted:I sure need to narrow mine. I think I've put on 20 pounds.
I've just lost 20...I think I sent them your way, Lane.
Feels good to be somewhat slim once again...
@Lane Anderson @Stan Galat @550 Phil
Yes, our new speedster chassis already is the same as the coupe form the front suspension to the area of the rear torsion bar. A-arm front suspension, QA-1 coilovers and rack and pinion steering. The speedster then utilizes either stock Porsche aluminum trailing arms, stock VW trailing arms, or narrowed VW trailing arms.
We've been building this chassis since the end of 2019, however every one of them was an export car in RHD for other countries. The very first LHD built for the US in in upholstery currently. No that it is any different, just had a ton of overseas orders to fill. (there are a few differences that require custom parts, but thats another story).
Narrowed rear trailing arms is our standard spec for the Speedster since it allows for stock wheels and larger tires. Stock arms or Porsche arms require custom wheels...
We kept the same body size/shape/dimension and lowered the floor just over 1.5"
I currently have builds being fit with reversed R&P Subaru 5 speeds, stock VW 4 speeds and Porsche 915 gearboxes. While I would do a Berg 5 speed if someone desired, I'd rather see the car with a 901 or 915, but that is just my personal taste...
All of that sounds fantastic, @chines1.
It's ticks every box-- low floor, A-arm front end, IRS rear with narrowed trailing arms, etc. I understand your preference for a 901 or 915 transaxle-- for me, the ability to select every single ratio in the box (for about 1/2 the money) makes a Berg more appealing, along with the weight of the thing
... but no matter. The hype has all been around the coupe-- but for guys wired like me, this is really "it". This seems like it might be the perfect foundation for Project X.
Plus, Beck's are traditionally LIGHTER, this should carry over to the new frame. I'd bet the new A-arm front end is going to be lighter than a VW beam.
That really ticks all the boxes on Stan's list!
Thanks for response Carey. Really sounds like a nice setup. Definitely beats front beam and rear swing arm. Would like to hear if Conv D is still an option. My last car will be my retirement car. I’ll be on a fixed income with little possibility of building another. And that car has to be fast and comfortable which must include role up windows. I do like the looks of the coupe but I’d really like to be able to drop the top. So at this point I’m looking at buildings a coupe or an IM. Sorry to sound like a broken record but I’m just looking for options. Saw your Conv D at Carlisle a few years back and I came away impressed.
There ya go, Phil!
@550 Phil posted:Thanks for response Carey. Really sounds like a nice setup. Definitely beats front beam and rear swing arm. Would like to hear if Conv D is still an option. My last car will be my retirement car. I’ll be on a fixed income with little possibility of building another. And that car has to be fast and comfortable which must include role up windows. I do like the looks of the coupe but I’d really like to be able to drop the top. So at this point I’m looking at buildings a coupe or an IM. Sorry to sound like a broken record but I’m just looking for options. Saw your Conv D at Carlisle a few years back and I came away impressed.
You probably should have just bought Marty's car........
Carey wrote: "While I would do a Berg 5 speed if someone desired, I'd rather see the car with a 901 or 915, but that is just my personal taste..."
Both are good transmissions. I have had both. The 901 with the dogleg 1st takes some getting used to, as it's a long shift to 2nd, but the H pattern once you get out of 1st is nice. Porsche figured having gears 2-5 in an H pattern is better for racing, and 1st gear is only to get you rolling.
The 915 that I currently is also good, but 915 transmissions are not known for their smooth 1st to 2nd shift. The 4th to 5th shift is long, but smooth.
Five speeds is the way to go.
@TRP posted:Didn't Mango narrow his rear end?
Yes... I found that recently. Thank you !
@DannyP posted:You probably should have just bought Marty's car........
Well I probably should have kept my IM and added a Spyder. That would have been a glorious combo. Completely weather proof cruiser and a stupid fast Spyder.