SCTS Racing M4 Race Car Build

[jaybird124]

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[FLOSS M]

What size tires and wheels are you using ? Suspension ?

[scottn2retro]

Originally Posted by FLOSS M

What size tires and wheels are you using ? Suspension ?

Front: Apex EC-7 18x10.5" et27 with 3mm spacer and 270/65x18 tires

Rear: Apex EC-7 18x11" et44 (no spacer) and 300/65x18 tires

We have some MCS shocks on the way

[d k]

Would the fronts fit without a spacer?

Is it a look thing, or would the fronts rub the strut?

Originally Posted by scottn2retro

Front: Apex EC-7 18x10.5" et27 with 3mm spacer and 270/65x18 tires

Rear: Apex EC-7 18x11" et44 (no spacer) and 300/65x18 tires

We have some MCS shocks on the way

[scottn2retro]

Originally Posted by d k

Would the fronts fit without a spacer?

Is it a look thing, or would the fronts rub the strut?

Even with that low an offset number on the wheel, we needed the 3mm spacers to clear the OEM front struts.

[scottn2retro]

Final preps before going to the cage shop. Wire harnesses wrapped up, steering wheel and seat back in. It's important for the cage builder to know the height of the top holes in the seat so he can know how high to make the cross bar.

Off to the cage builder - 1 whole week ahead of the original schedule!

[d k]

Any chance you guys had a chance to throw this beauty on scales?

Originally Posted by scottn2retro

Final preps before going to the cage shop. Wire harnesses wrapped up, steering wheel and seat back in. It's important for the cage builder to know the height of the top holes in the seat so he can know how high to make the cross bar.




Off to the cage builder - 1 whole week ahead of the original schedule!

[scottn2retro]

Originally Posted by d k

Any chance you guys had a chance to throw this beauty on scales?

No, but I'm guessing it's still like 3000 lbs. (OEM exhaust)

[Rude Boy]

Great thread!!! and yes the cooling is Excellent minus the brake ducting!

[scottn2retro]

Originally Posted by Rude Boy

Great thread!!! and yes the cooling is Excellent minus the brake ducting!

Thanks! We're working it hard. I was at the cage builder and he was at the point of tacking in the main hoop.

I dropped off the shark fin and one of the doors to the paint shop for paint matching and ordering.

[JNoSol]

Awesome thread, guys. Subscribed for sure.

[jetbill]

Originally Posted by scottn2retro

Front: Apex EC-7 18x10.5" et27 with 3mm spacer and 270/65x18 tires

Rear: Apex EC-7 18x11" et44 (no spacer) and 300/65x18 tires

We have some MCS shocks on the way

Where you guys running stock EDC shocks with Swift springs till the new set comes in ?

[scottn2retro]

Originally Posted by jetbill

Where you guys running stock EDC shocks with Swift springs till the new set comes in ?

Stock EDC shocks and H&R sport springs

[DieGrüneHölle]

One of the best threads on this forum, keep it up.

[scottn2retro]

Originally Posted by Blipit_

One of the best threads on this forum, keep it up.

Thanks - just want you guys to know the main hoop is tacked into place and we're working the rear tube mounts

[ninekrpm]

wow, nice summary so far...

[scottn2retro]

Originally Posted by ninekrpm

wow, nice summary so far...

Thanks we've been quite busy, and when I say we, I'm actually getting to do some hands on work in the cage build process myself.

Meet my nemesis, the spot weld driller. We are getting to become very familiar with each other.


Using said spot weld driller, this is not even all of the metal we've liberated from the car so far to fit cage tubes in place

[scottn2retro]

Somehow the driver's side mirror got damaged (we assume at the salvage yard or in the process of getting there. Luckily, I think we can just change the mirror glass and we'll have a usable mirror. Here's an exploded view. The side mirrors are heavy, but once you look inside, it would take a long time to maybe get a little weight out. Unfortunately, the mirror glass base is part of the 3 way motor assembly.

[ninekrpm]

Originally Posted by scottn2retro

We have some MCS shocks on the way

Can you elaborate on the MCS setup? Rear coilover? Which sways?

Might have another question if you do plan to run a rear coilover.

[chillindrdude]

i wonder if you can install DTM mirrors on? or perhaps prototype a replica?

[scottn2retro]

Originally Posted by ninekrpm

Can you elaborate on the MCS setup? Rear coilover? Which sways?

Might have another question if you do plan to run a rear coilover.

I found somebody selling some MCS double adjustable NR. We haven't sourced sway bars yet. As a prepared class build, we'll be using inboard rear springs.

[ninekrpm]

Originally Posted by scottn2retro

I found somebody selling some MCS double adjustable NR. We haven't sourced sway bars yet. As a prepared class build, we'll be using inboard rear springs.

Thanks, that makes sense.

I am seeing a possible issue with the springs on rear coils rubbing against the stock sway bar. Trying to do some research get the issue resolved.