[Shotimes] GEN I Roadster SHO Progresses

[Al Fitz]

Thanks, we plan on making a soft top, if possible.

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


----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Malachuk" <bmalach1@nycap.rr.com>
To: "SHOtimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2003 9:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] GEN I Roadster SHO Progresses


> 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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