The first step in getting the wagon rear coilovers into place was a little geometry lesson. (Too bad I slept through highschool geometry...) … [Read more...] about WAGON REAR SUSPENSION
THE ABC’S OF PERFORMANCE DRIVING
The ABCs of performance driving: Acceleration, Braking, and Cornering. As the 2009 season comes to a close, preparation for 2010 begins. For veteran drivers and car owners, it’s a couple months to rebuild a motor, replace the wheel bearings, or get a fresh coat of paint on. For those who’ve been on the sidelines, it’s time to get ready for your first driving school. So … [Read more...] about THE ABC’S OF PERFORMANCE DRIVING
SANTA CAME EARLY
Christmas came a little early to my garage this year, I must have been on Santa's "nice" list for a change. My race prepped Mikuni 44s arrived from Wolf Creek Racing. Todd Walrich does a fantastic job building and prepping these carbs, and he's very helpful with your questions to get them setup right on your race car. I had him build a set for my 240Z a few seasons ago, and … [Read more...] about SANTA CAME EARLY
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
I'm Happy and Thankful to have the wagon back on it's wheels! … [Read more...] about HAPPY THANKSGIVING
WAGON GETS AN IRS
My fabricator, Paul Moore, just out does himself sometimes. I wish I could take credit for this clean install, but I know when to leave the tricky parts to the pros. So I may have prepped the patient, but Paul did the surgery. Still lots of work to go from here: prep the rear crossmember and control arms, box in the butchered frame rails, build the coilovers, fabricate the rear … [Read more...] about WAGON GETS AN IRS
WAGON FRONT SUSPENSION
We put the new front suspension in place to test fit our handywork. The coil-over struts, heim jointed lower control arms, TC rods, and steering rods will allow a lot of adjustability, as well as being stronger than the forty year old components we replaced. With a little time and a few spacers, we should be able to get all the bumpsteer out, and get the camber/caster/toe just … [Read more...] about WAGON FRONT SUSPENSION