ismaelg Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 De castigo por no gustarle pasen trabajo traduciendo La suspension de este carro es de plomo/estaño. A la izquierda el A arm de arriba al frente modificado con el rod corregido en plastico. A la derecha la pieza tal y como viene, aunque estaba doblada y ya la enderecé. Suerte, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 WHAT HE IS SAYING IS.....I AM SO TIRED OF TRANSLATING IN ENGLISH THAT I DECIDED TO LEAVE IT LIKE THAT. I HAVE NOT HAD MY COFFE YET. THE RIGHT ARM IS THE ONE I DID, CORRECTED WITH THE PLASTIC AND THE LEFT IS THE ONE THAT CAME WITH THE KIT "IT SUCKS" .NOT ONLY ITS NOT ACURATE AND IS SO SOFT THAT IT BENDS BY LOOKING AT IT. TATO, DESPIERTA!!!!!! WAKE UP!!!! THIS IS MODEL MAGAZINE FORUM.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 That's not what I said... ...and you spoiled the joke! Oh well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 YEAH, YOU DID NOT SAY IT, BUT YOU MEANT IT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Front wing... Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kk916 Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I'm enjoying the heck out of this build and like others have said, there is no way I'd even touch something that rough but you are doing an amazing job considering what you started with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 In today's episode: Something gets SUSPENDED!!! Is it the project? NO! It's the car's suspension! One corner down, 3 to go. This is called the United Nations of materials. There is white metal, tin, steel, brass and plastic here. And one more material: BLOOD! The darn steel wire pierces like crazy. OUCH! I estimate that this project can be finished by...... (let me check my watch).... hmmm 2020 Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 Famous Corvette tuner and aftermarketer Reeves Callaway once said that "while a street car operates between a limited range of parameters, race cars are infinitely adjustable." There you go, there had to be a Corvette connection somewhere The advantage of scratchbuilding part of this suspension is not only strenghtening it, but that it also gives me freedom to adjust it my way. By trimming the brass rod and playing with its location, I can play with the ride height and make sure it is even at both sides. Just like the real thing. It also allows for some compensation in case the tire hubs are not 100% identical. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 Rear suspension in progress... Will it ever be finished? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Now the challenge gets steeper: Making it symmetrical on the other side, where there is no location reference point whatsoever. Ever heard the term measure twice drill once? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 Important milestone in this project: While still far from "sitting on all 4" the suspension geometry is done! I forsee adjustment to be just as challenging, but I'm happy up to this point... Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflame Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Ismael, this project is an inspiration, great work bro. Keep us posted, I've really enjoyed reading this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 While votes are been counted....... including mine.... The seat was not any better than the other parts. Lots of sanding and fitting. The center section was removed and redone. I had to add some pins and pieces to make it fit and stay in place. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Guess which tire has not been touched and which one has about 1 hour of work? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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