Tubular K-frames now available

[minigts]

Brian since no one else has offered, I will sacrifice the time and drive my GLHS up there for you to test in your shop. You can use it to create the L body one and test fit as needed. GRANTED, on the final test fit it is possible I may have to step out with the car for a test drive (loaded up with all my travel items) and take longer than usual to get back to the shop, i.e., never. Just let me know when I need to head up and I'm on my way.

OH and I almost forgot, looks excellent!

[turbo2point2]

Does Johnny have any that could work? Depending on leverage ratios and geometry and if soemoen plans to road race, they may be looking for 1.25" or bigger bars?

I wasn't aware that Johnny sold that type of sway bar. As mentioned, I am trying to stay away from OEM style bars. I can ask Speedway if the mount from the 1.25" sway bar has the same bolt spacing.

[BadAssPerformance]

I guess I just thought he sells many different kinds of bars, I just thought of him as I think he sells the endlink conversion bars too.

Just curious, you mentioned that you changed the geometry, do you have side by side top down pic of the tubular k-frame with LCA's bolted to it and a stocker? This feature peaks my interest the most

[rx2mazda]

Brian since no one else has offered, I will sacrifice the time and drive my GLHS up there for you to test in your shop. You can use it to create the L body one and test fit as needed. GRANTED, on the final test fit it is possible I may have to step out with the car for a test drive (loaded up with all my travel items) and take longer than usual to get back to the shop, i.e., never. Just let me know when I need to head up and I'm on my way.

OH and I almost forgot, looks excellent!

Nice try, I gave that offer weeks ago!

[turbo2point2]

I guess I just thought he sells many different kinds of bars, I just thought of him as I think he sells the endlink conversion bars too.

Just curious, you mentioned that you changed the geometry, do you have side by side top down pic of the tubular k-frame with LCA's bolted to it and a stocker? This feature peaks my interest the most

I'll have a k-frame that will use dual pivot LCA's hopefully finished by the end of the week and I'll get a pic.

[Shadow]

I wasn't aware that Johnny sold that type of sway bar. As mentioned, I am trying to stay away from OEM style bars. I can ask Speedway if the mount from the 1.25" sway bar has the same bolt spacing.

Is the diam as much of a concern in an A/M piece? Isn't it possible that an A/M 1" (depending on material and construction) could do just as good if not better than a 20 year old stock 1.25"?

[BadAssPerformance]

I'll have a k-frame that will use dual pivot LCA's hopefully finished by the end of the week and I'll get a pic.

Awesome

[rbryant]

Correct. I want this sweet tube frame in my Neon. I bet there would be quite a few that would use this if we knew it fit. The Neon suspension setup sucks. (IMO)

This would also save a bunch of weight, especially in the heavy front, and that is important for any performance vehicle.

Yea I guess I was just saying that they are similar but you are right my response didn't answer your question.

They are a bit different though so it would make more sense to have two different tubular frames.

-Rich

[turbo2point2]

Is the diam as much of a concern in an A/M piece? Isn't it possible that an A/M 1" (depending on material and construction) could do just as good if not better than a 20 year old stock 1.25"?

I would say that the diameter would not be an issue as long as the the rate could be matched. I am not sure of the stock sway bar rates, if anyone knows, please chime in. They offer a solid and drilled shafts so depending on o.d., length, wall thickness, and OAL of the arms, the rates can be dialed in.

[turboshad]

This is great to hear Brian!! Its really exciting to see the awesome products coming out in the last while to support the community. I'm looking at the model here and do you think there will be room to get a sway bar on top with the axle there? Maybe if you went a bit more to the rear for the attachment point on the control arm it could be done. I could post a couple views if you like, well at least with the CM control arms in it.

[Shadow]

Agreed, I can't think of to many (if any) other car communities that have a piece like this available to them! Was thinking I was gonna be the lone ranger for a while, but the way ppl are talking it sounds like there's gonna be a few of us with these!

[Reeves]

Was thinking I was gonna be the lone ranger for a while

You're not alone.....

[Shadow]

You're not alone.....

Good to hear, cause there's some decision making that needs to happen and it's prob going to depend on how many are serious about running one of these.

So, of the 4 or 5 that already said they would buy one/are interested in getting one, how many are serious, that they Will follow through?

And out of all of those who would consider this crossmember, how many "hinge" on wether it has swaybar capability? (has to be able to run a swaybar or you wouldn't buy it)

[turbovanman²]

Good to hear, cause there's some decision making that needs to happen and it's prob going to depend on how many are serious about running one of these.

So, of the 4 or 5 that already said they would buy one/are interested in getting one, how many are serious, that they Will follow through?

And out of all of those who would consider this crossmember, how many "hinge" on wether it has swaybar capability? (has to be able to run a swaybar or you wouldn't buy it)

I would love to get one, albeit in the future though, lol. Damn family, mortage, slow work, saving money to go to SDAC, bah!

[Shadow]

I would love to get one, albeit in the future though, lol. Damn family, mortage, slow work, saving money to go to SDAC, bah!

Cool, but I'd like to hear from those that are thinking this year. You still get a vote on how important a swaybar is for you though.

[turbovanman²]

Cool, but I'd like to hear from those that are thinking this year. You still get a vote on how important a swaybar is for you though.

Has to have a swaybar,

[junior92]

I want one and would like it by sdac but I would like a swaybar.

[Shadow]

OK, that's what I want to hear! Speak up ppl! Who else is in? That's 2 for swaybars so far.

[speedfreek500]

Santa I swear to god. If your fat red --- doesn't get me one of these for christmas I am marching up to the north pole, tying cement blocks to your feet, putting your --- in a bag, and throwing you in the river......... And after all that, I may just plow your wife.

[Pat]

santa i swear to god. If your fat red --- doesn't get me one of these for christmas i am marching up to the north pole, tying cement blocks to your feet, putting your --- in a bag, and throwing you in the river......... And after all that, i may just plow your wife.

^^^^ lmao!