Dreaming of some new wheels and found these...
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Chris_Top_Her
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- San Antonio, Texas
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That is Cj Wilsons CX-5. It has a custom coil over/shock set up. They were trying to sell it like $3000 lol; by which time $1000 coilovers, and MANY jdm offerings between 1000-3000 appeared. I want some coilover myself.
I'm in contact with Kevin, from K-Mac suspensions and he is suggesting to send the lateral link to him and he will make a set of turnbuckle arms based on the originals.
I will buy one today and I will ship it to him as soon as possible.
Basically, this arm's adjustment and the rear toe adjustment will change the camber on the rear wheel.
Initially we thought that we can replace the lateral arm inner bushing with an adjustable one, but after I have removed it, I have noticed that there is no pressed in bushing there. The bushing is molded directly into the arm.
I will buy one today and I will ship it to him as soon as possible.
Basically, this arm's adjustment and the rear toe adjustment will change the camber on the rear wheel.
Initially we thought that we can replace the lateral arm inner bushing with an adjustable one, but after I have removed it, I have noticed that there is no pressed in bushing there. The bushing is molded directly into the arm.
Chris_Top_Her
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Good work, let him know he may have a customer base for the finished product..
Thanks.
I won't give up. If I have too, I will make my own. I have been a machinist for over 25 years. We have six mechanical engineers at work and they could help me too if it's needed, but I rather get it from a reputable place and maybe for free, since I will be the guinea pig.
I won't give up. If I have too, I will make my own. I have been a machinist for over 25 years. We have six mechanical engineers at work and they could help me too if it's needed, but I rather get it from a reputable place and maybe for free, since I will be the guinea pig.
Well, your skills could definitely come in handy here! I've been thinking, with all the camber and toe adjustments I've come across over the years, this type would work very well-
It's like what Mazstyle's customizer did, except it adds an adjustable sleeve between the camber arm that could be cut say, 3" out of the center of the arm, drill and tap the insides out of both half pieces, and add a threaded double ended bolt with two open faced nuts to tighten. When both nuts are loosened, the middle sleeve turns in or out, shortening or lengthening the arm.
Most likely, there should be thicker the material for the threads. One thread should be right handed and the other left threaded.
Initially I was thinking about the camber arm myself, but Kevin thinks that the lateral arm would also work.
The lateral arm has a bushing at one end and a U at the other.
For me, the only problem is the welding, I can't weld, the rest is easy.
Our camber arm has a boomerang(banana) shape.
Initially I was thinking about the camber arm myself, but Kevin thinks that the lateral arm would also work.
The lateral arm has a bushing at one end and a U at the other.
For me, the only problem is the welding, I can't weld, the rest is easy.
Our camber arm has a boomerang(banana) shape.
Sure, either arm could work , the arm that is closer to the center of the hub is best, as it will move the wheel straight up and down without toe being affected as much. As far as welding, any muffler or machine shop should be able to it without a problem. I'm gonna keep an ear out on your "project" (hear ya)
Chris_Top_Her
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some wheels just look bad by them selves
once on the car it's unique and kinda cool.
never seen wheels like this, and while different, they don't look bad. Practical, no lol
never seen wheels like this, and while different, they don't look bad. Practical, no lol
Chris_Top_Her
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Unique? Not sure about that, they remind me of 1997 Ford F-150 OEM wheels
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Those wheels.......the WCI......they have them in the Netherlands too.....but be carefull, a small gutter is hidden behind the spokes, so water and dirt are on the way and making corrosion !! Several friends of mine have had those wheels, they are awesome to look at !!! But not effective and to clean the wheels is a pain in the ass...........because of the gutter.....
Chris, you`ll be better off with the TSW`s hahahahaha..
Chris, you`ll be better off with the TSW`s hahahahaha..
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I think he was recommending them to me, jokingly I hope haha [emoji6]. And you don't to worry about me getting them, either.
I'm sorry... what was the question? Oh, nevermind, you edited it haha (confused)
Here in the states you can buy brushes made for wheel cleaning. Foam ball and cone shaped products, too. I suppose they are "wheel toothbrushes" (lol2). But, probably shouldn't be any harder to clean than Chris_Top_Her's TSW Mallorys. And probably easier to clean than my stock 19's as they are graphite color and should "hide" the dirt better. So far, I have decided between the Axis Power (above) and the TSW Nurburgring in matte gunmetal or matte bronze
