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muggz
05-07-2007, 10:31 AM
this was copied from: www.pro-touring.com

http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6650

Features include:

Fits A, F and X body cars (68-72 Chevelle, 67-69 Camaro, and 68-74 Nova)

Ultra light (2.9lbs), exceptionally strong forged 6061 T6 aluminum

1.4" taller than stock* for improved handling (gives greater camber gain with minmal tire wear)

Revised steering geometry for near zero bumpsteer (utilizes a bolt on steering arm. This means you can use this spindle with any of the aftermarket rack and pinion kits, including Flaming River, BRP, and others.)

7/8" drop for a lowered look, without causing rim to steering arm clearence issues related with dropped spindles (usually happens with over 1.5" drop)

Uses a sealed C6 Corvette hub assembly with integrated wheel speed sensors perfect for retrofitting an anti-lock braking controller to the chassis, or for installing an advanced traction control device. (A few additional features of using these bearing packs include bigger bearings for open road racing, as well as the ability to use a C5/C6 Corvette rear bearing pack for someone crazy enough to attempt an all-wheel-drive conversion.)

Multiple brake options including Baer's new 6 pistion mono block calipers. (Any brake manufacturer that sells a C5/C6 Corvette package can be used on this spindle. Anything from factory Z06 style, all the way to AP racing calipers will bolt on with zero mods.)

* also available in stock height for use with any geoemtry and control arm configuration. (This means you can use our 'stock' style spindle with the G mod, the DSE coil over mounts, and any tubular control arm, ie GW, DSE, ST, ect.)

These are not remade SED spindles. We started with a clean slate to make this product. It was executed so well, that we got the Mark Stielow seal of approval, and he will be testing a set on the re-aquired Thrasher Camaro.

Available in late June, and should be within the price range our our competition.

Myself i ended up buying a set just waiting on the wheel hubs seals then its ready to send out. I cant wait to get a 6pot AP racing setup. With the full DSE package all welded in and those spindles, i should have something to rival the Art Morrison chassis :)

cost was 795.00 USD for pair for those interested. link to website: http://www.t56kit.com/

EAT-30T
05-07-2007, 10:40 AM
Very nice...

I may get some for my other 69 if I don't go with the Art morrison frame.


https://store.nexternal.com/ats/images/TallAFX_large.jpg

SirGeo
05-07-2007, 12:56 PM
Nice!

Although reading the installation guide ( http://www.americantouringspecialties.com/downloads/files/7.pdf ) you will need a corvette C5/C6 brake kit.. I'm guessing thats a must.. unless you can find something similar, theres a few more hundred bucks$$$.

muggz
05-07-2007, 01:56 PM
my assumption is that if a c5/c6 brake kit is needed that any harrop, AP any commodore brake kit make after VT deries would be straight bolt on.. i gave a hit and miss to the Wilwoods after hearing of a set cracking.. also added that the wilwoods are not ADR approved being that the dust seals are non-existent. hence the Harrops, Ap racing calipers are ADR approved so thats the direction im heading at...

muggz
05-07-2007, 02:00 PM
a guy from the www.perth-wrx.com forums.... he is doing this to his '06 STi (subaru)

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb122/waixtor/Picture70011a.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb122/waixtor/Picture70002a.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb122/waixtor/Picture70003a.jpg
the car is intended for the low 10's quarter mile and up to 600hp @ 4 wheels (done twice before)
i seem to think 8 pots are more than sufficient... they are however off an indy car and they do not have dust seals... but yeah... get my drift :)

muggz
07-07-2007, 05:32 PM
just an update guys... i put a bid on some Z06 calipers for the camaro...
Z06 - 6 piston caliper

http://i19.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/a8/a5/4a24_3.JPG
http://i16.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/a8/a5/513e_3.JPG


its a PBR branded so a bonus to get parts for in Australia.. and i love the "mini" brake pads :)

EAT-30T
07-07-2007, 07:31 PM
Those are some bad ass calipers..... those mini pads are wack. :) :cool:

muggz
13-07-2007, 08:14 PM
well just updating this post.. i won those calipers w00t! cost me $611USD bargain in my books.. now just need the part number of the rotors and cross reference that with the DBA 5000's and i got myself a mean stopping machine... i wonder if i can get another pair for the rear? hmmm
;)

SirGeo
13-07-2007, 09:12 PM
$611.. nice.... they stinging you for postage though?

muggz
13-07-2007, 09:48 PM
$120 USD.. bargain in my mind... mind u its just the calipers.. rotors not included.

SirGeo
13-07-2007, 10:12 PM
Not bad.. and as you said they are PBR so finding the bits won't be to difficult.

muggz
14-07-2007, 01:40 PM
haha i should change heading into "muggz' blog" :D

i bought these today... http://i4.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/a9/82/efc5_1.JPG
http://i18.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/a5/cc/d051_1.JPG

got matching calipers for the rear.. 4 piston with "floating" pads... ill name my project: "camarovette" :)

EAT-30T
14-07-2007, 05:00 PM
cmon muggz go get a Z06 LS7 and transaxle etc.... stopping, handling, power of a Z06

muggz
14-07-2007, 06:03 PM
it certainly crossed my mind Kurt... maybe my next project for sure.. imagine a 1st gen pulling 1+ g's ... im feeling warm and fuzzy inside just at the thought of it :)

EAT-30T
14-07-2007, 07:27 PM
it certainly crossed my mind Kurt... maybe my next project for sure.. imagine a 1st gen pulling 1+ g's ... im feeling warm and fuzzy inside just at the thought of it :)

It has been done.... although with a C5 vette (very similar anyhow) cant remember the name of it though.. it was a 68 from memory and didn't end up looking all that great...

Teetoe_Jones
22-08-2007, 06:11 PM
It has been done.... although with a C5 vette (very similar anyhow) cant remember the name of it though.. it was a 68 from memory and didn't end up looking all that great...

You're going to hurt my feelings.....

We aren't done with it just yet, and it will handle better than most 68 Camaros out there. I knew the body wasn't going to be for everyone, but we needed some functional downforce and aerodynamics.

I'm glad you like our AFX spindles too, they will make the car handle like a dream.

Tyler

muggz
22-08-2007, 06:20 PM
You're going to hurt my feelings.....

We aren't done with it just yet, and it will handle better than most 68 Camaros out there. I knew the body wasn't going to be for everyone, but we needed some functional downforce and aerodynamics.

I'm glad you like our AFX spindles too, they will make the car handle like a dream.

Tyler

my spindles landed east coast monday... so should be in my area by friday *fingers crossed*
post up pics when its done cos im tossing up a IRS or 9'' with 4 link... get on wit it will ya? :p

PM me if you keen selling a kit etc... :D

EAT-30T
22-08-2007, 09:10 PM
You're going to hurt my feelings.....


I dont mean it personally... Hey we build our cars for "us" not every tom dick and harry.... Some people may think my car looks like a hat full of assholes when its done but as long as "you" the owner like it thats all that matters...... I do however like what you guys are doing with the running gear... thats exceptional! :)

cheers