It looked so simple at first!

[Whizbang]

so what made you go with the wonky mustang front suspension over something simplier yet likely as effective, (FC subframe)

[GySgtFrank]

Originally Posted by Whizbang

so what made you go with the wonky mustang front suspension over something simplier yet likely as effective, (FC subframe)

Ummm... I had it at hand? Actually the way it's set up by Kenny Brown it should be more effective geometry wise than the FC subframe, as well as lighter, and allow me to use the larger spindles, bearings and brakes from the SN-95 Cobra R. I also plan to convert it to an SLA (Short Long Arm) unequal length arm suspension and this will make that easier. Severe overkill for an RX-7 I know, but I've never been accused of being particularly smart. An alternate suspension solution became necessary after having vendor problems and unable to get parts that I needed.

As to the question of Why? Are you insane? Short answer.. yes. One of the questions always asked by 1st genners is how much tire can I fit under the stock sheet metal?, and what would I have to do to fit really big rubber under there? Granted, the question is usually asked by someone that's new to 1st Gens (still a legit question). The standard pat answer is, You can't.

Challenge accepted.

I have had to cheat a bit in the back with the tubs, but the outer sheet metal is still stock. I may end up losing this personal challenge, but I'll give it a good shot anyhow.