[Shotimes] GEN I Roadster SHO Progresses

[Al Fitz]

Yes, our intention was to shorten it as much as possible. I had made some
rough measurements for reference when it went to the frame shop, but they
made it even shorter for some reason. I haven't talked to them about it yet.

Think about how much I saved on sub frame connectors? They are touching,
just add a bead of weld and I'm done.

About the suspension:
I knew we would have a bit of work there when the roof came off. I will
probably have to change the springs as far as ride height issues.

Keep in mind though, I'm not building anything other than a fun car and I'm
trying to keep it ALL SHO if possible, although the springs will have to
come off something very small.

Al Fitz SHO Specials
http://www.alfitz.com



----- Original Message -----
From: "James F. Ryan III" <av8r567@optonline.net>
To: "'Al Fitz'" <alfitz@alfitz.com>; "'_SHOTIMES'" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2003 8:01 PM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] GEN I Roadster SHO Progresses


> > From: Al Fitz
> >
> > I know, it's very short., but certainly different.
> >
> > How about a pool????  The closest guess to the finished weight of this
>
>
> SHORT?!?!?  No, I think "shrimpy" is the word (if that's a word).  Was
that
> your intent from the beginning or did someone have an accident with the
> Sawz-all?  I was thinking Toyota Solara-like length, atleast that what
your
> original PhotoShop images reminded me of.
>
> It sure will be a 'bouncy' ride.  Looks like removing all of that weight
> made the car sit a lot higher too.  What are your thoughts on springs &
> struts to bring the car back to normal height and minimize the inevitable
> pogo-effect of such a short wheelbase?
>
>
>
> Jim Ryan
> Wayne, NJ
> '91 Plus - all white/mocha with fiberglass hood, rod shifter, & rear
spoiler
>
> 255 Lph fuel pump, SHO Shop can & horn, 80mm MAF, S&B cone filter, SHO
Shop
> HiFlow Y-pipe & cat-back exhaust, SHO Shop LPM, SHO Shop underdrive
pulleys,
> SHO Shop HiRevs Jr clutch & steel billet LiteWeight flywheel, reinforced
> engine & trans mounts, SHO Shop TQ limiters, SHO NUT aluminum SFBs, FPS
'96
> SHO front brakes, Carbotech F brake pads, Nook's full-body SFCs, Koni adj
> struts, SHO Shop linear springs, 24mm FSB, 26mm RSB, SHO Shop steel f&r
> STBs, Bridgestone Potenza RE-730 225/55-16, CATZ MSP fog lights, police
> grille
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2003 5:59 PM
> > To: _SHOTIMES
> > Subject: [Shotimes] GEN I Roadster SHO Progresses
> >
> > We made the big cut this week, check it out:
> >
> > http://www.alfitz.com/sho/roadster.htm
> >
> > I have a 3.2 with 3.0 intake cams almost ready to go in.
> >
> > project
> > will get a FREE pair of YAMAHA emblms.
> >
> > Do you think I'll need a wheelie bar to prevent wheelies in reverse?
> >
> > Al Fitz SHO Specials
> > http://www.alfitz.com
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