Engine lift for front cross member removal

[dmorales-bello]

8 minutes ago, Captain Obvious said:

Ahoy Dr. Dave!

Makes perfect sense to me! I know your car is nowhere near stock. I was just curious if you thought there was some performance benefit to the changes above. I never even thought that beautiful fancy cross member might be cheaper than a stock replacement. Looks great!

As far as performance benefits go, the tubular cross member increases rigidity and is adjustable to different tire/wheel/strut/spring combinations. The ribbed aluminum oil pan reportedly helps with improved heat dissipation.

[wheee!]

What are the optional mount points for under the pan?

[dmorales-bello]

17 minutes ago, wheee! said:

What are the optional mount points for under the pan?

Those are actually not optional at all. The steering rack clamps (upper and lower) attach there from above. (The upper clamps are back ordered and I have to wait a couple of weeks to get those but I'll temporarily use my stock clamps on the top and the new ones on the bottom). Here's a pic, Mark.

 

[wheee!]

That makes sense now!

[Captain Obvious]

Cheaper AND some adjustment features. Nice!

[dmorales-bello]

Steering rack serviced and painted in preparation for re-install:

 

[240260280]

The shims for bump steer reduction are clever!

[Mike]

Have you tried the command "Alexa, send me instructions on how to install my steering rack.."

[dmorales-bello]

57 minutes ago, Mike said:

Have you tried the command "Alexa, send me instructions on how to install my steering rack.."

Yep! She said "sorry, I'm not sure about that". 

Edited March 11, 2019 by dmorales-bello

[dmorales-bello]

Got the new Illumina struts installed in the freshly powder coated housings. Stock control arms have been media blasted and powder coated and just received the outer tie rods from Apex Engineered. Will be installing tomorrow. 

 

[grannyknot]

It kind of looks like the springs are off center or loose at full droop, maybe it's just the way the light is hitting it.

[dmorales-bello]

13 hours ago, grannyknot said:

It kind of looks like the springs are off center or loose at full droop, maybe it's just the way the light is hitting it.

Yes, you're right. I had just quickly set them up for the pic and didn't notice. Good eye!