[Shotimes] GEN I Roadster SHO Progresses

[Bruce Malachuk]

Should take another roof and cut the size to match after the project is
finished. Make a removable hardtop. Or I'm sure some kind of convertable top
(manual) could be made up after the car is finished. It looks pretty neat so
far.

Bruce
94 Opal Frost MTX
94 Deep Emerald Green ATX - w/90k gonna be parted


----- Original Message -----
From: "Al Fitz" <alfitz@alfitz.com>
To: "_SHOTIMES" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2003 9:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] GEN I Roadster SHO Progresses


> 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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