HELP!!Upgrade K frame coilovers w/rack

[rbbruno3]

I am building a 70 prostreet Challenger for street use only. I know its crazy to talk about handling on a car like this. BUT , I would like to change the front k frame to a coil over with rack and pinion. I want to get rid of torsion bars and bulky frame and install disc brakes. Heres where the problem is. I can only find 2 companies that make such components. RMS and Cap auto. They are very pricey, looking at $5 grand for one. Does anyone have one of these or know of another manufacturer? Please let me know. Thanks

 

[ramenth]

Beware CAP.

A little internet research for you:

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=37847&highlight=tubular+kmember

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=97863&highlight=tube+control+arms

I don't think you'll find one negative post from those using the RMS set up.

There's also this:

http://www.xvmotorsports.com/products/detail/index.cfm?nPID=64

Pricier, but it's available.

 

[rbbruno3]

Wow !!! Thanks for that info. I guess I'll steer clear of Cap. I'm sure they have resolved some problems since that fiasco... But..... not willing to chance it. Thanks, RB

 

[ramenth]

I'm sure they have resolved some problems since that fiasco...

Not from what I've heard...

 

[burntorange70]

Don't run CAP any thing. RMS is the way to go. XV has nice stuff too but it is high buck. Does Magnumforce make any stuff for E bodies? Not that I would run a MF any way. They are set up to run the spring in the shock tower. Not a good design. RMS all the way.

 

[rbbruno3]

Thanks for all the input . I guess it will most likely be RMS. Car is in the body shop now getting all the China sheetmetal massaged into shape. Quite a task in itself. Thanks

 

[burntorange70]

Sweet! Looking good.

 

[ramenth]

Is that a Star Chief I see in the background?

 

[rbbruno3]

It is. its not mine though. This was at the shop that blasted and primed my car.

 

[ramenth]

Why don't you start a restoration thread in the member's restoration area and give us some blow by blow details and more pics of your car?

 

[burntorange70]

X2 Would love to see the build up on this car. Keep up the good work.

 

[rbbruno3]

Ill try to get one started, Have a problem with the pictures being to large. Not real sure how to make them smaller. RB

 

[burntorange70]

When you take the pics set your camera to 3.1 MP or less and they should load right up.

 

[rbbruno3]

Ok, thanks. alot of my pictures are on my computer already. Will try to take new pictures in that setting. Thanks again

 

[burntorange70]

You can try to resize them. Think photobuckets is one place to do it. Or if they are just a little to big you can crop them some. But if they are way to big that will not work.

 

[EbodyPro572]

Use RMS!!!!!

I used Bill Reilly's RMS AlterKtion coil-over for many of the same reasons you want to do it. It's a fabulous setup! My 73 Challenger is black so had the pieces powder-coated black and some silver and it LOOKS AWESOME! You won't be disappointed. Only drawback is the your turning radius will be a bit larger. I got PICS of my install, too if you'd like to see some. Go with RMS! scott in MI.

 

[rbbruno3]

RMS

Yes thanks, I have talked to Bill. Thats going to be my choice . I've heard nothing but good things about there product. Also I like a business where a person answers the phone that knows whats going on (Bill). If you would send me pics I'd love to see the. Thanks, Rick

I used Bill Reilly's RMS AlterKtion coil-over for many of the same reasons you want to do it. It's a fabulous setup! My 73 Challenger is black so had the pieces powder-coated black and some silver and it LOOKS AWESOME! You won't be disappointed. Only drawback is the your turning radius will be a bit larger. I got PICS of my install, too if you'd like to see some. Go with RMS! scott in MI.