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Old 04-13-08, 10:13 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: RCR Body Fitting hints

Hi Fran,

So then, the idea would be to;
1) Get the front suspension set at ride height
2) Good preliminary caster/camber/toe setting
3) Position the front clip so the wheels are centered in the arches
4) Set the rockers to match the front clip
5) Set the spider so the trailing edge of the B-Pillar meets with the edge of the rocker & also fits close at the front to the front clip **
6) Set the rear suspension at ride height
7) Preliminary Toe setting on rear suspension
8) Set the rear clip so the wheels are centered in the arches
9) Adjust gap between rear clip and spider by trimming / building
10) Doors adjust to fit - this may mean moving the rocker panels in/out at the front and rear to get appropriate contour from the door to the rocker.

** Spider must be supported in the middle to maintain appropriate contour and windshield clearance - BTW - On my car, this is 27-5/8" (so far) - see build site for more info.

Thanks for any clarification / corrections you can offer up here Fran!

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