Hillclimb truck complete (almost)

HighPerformanceTrucks

HighPerformanceTrucks

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6/8 point safety structure w/ removable down bars using camburg connectors. DOM and chrome moly 1.75"x .120 tubing, TIG & MIG welded. Ties into coilover upper chrome moly supports. Seat supports tied into structure. Structure attached to upper seat belt mount bolted, cross support under dash welded to plate on cab, front hoop silicone bronze welded to A pillar, main hoop attached to outriggers on frame, roll cage tied into both front and rear suspension points, front hoop base silicone bronze welded to cab floor. www.samcofabrication.com

Ohlins adjustable shocks with needle roller bearings on lower spring perches www.brennershocks.com

Nitto NT-01 road race tires www.nittotire.com

Hyperco 425 lb front springs www.hypercoils.com

Alcon B Type staggered bore brakes w/ Baer Eradispeed 2 piece 13.5" zinc wash & slotted rotors www.baer.com www.alcon.co.uk

CNC separate dual master cylinder w/ balance bar & remote adjuster knob www.cncbrakes.com

RaceTech FIA approved racing seats www.racetechseatsna.com

RaceTech FIA approved drivers 6 point harness & Sparco SFI approved passenger 6 point harness

BSCI FIA approved roll bar padding www.rollbarpadding.com

Halatron 2.5 lb fire extingusher

I/O Port Camera Mount www.ioportracing.com


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jbone

jbone

Member
Re: Hillclimb truck complete (almost)

very nice!!! Pics way too big!!

its really cool to see someone using one of these trucks for a completely different style of racing. :tup:
 
dgoodhue

dgoodhue

BuSTeD 4.3
Re: Hillclimb truck complete (almost)

jbonehead85 said:
very nice!!! Pics way too big!!

its really cool to see someone using one of these trucks for a completely different style of racing. :tup:
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Yeah they are a little big. Is your roll bar tied into your upper coilover mount?
 
BigBadSmoosh

BigBadSmoosh

Picking fights on I-65 since 2013
Re: Hillclimb truck complete (almost)

i think if i went around a few turns in that truck i'd probably puke.. that thing probably takes turns like nothing else..
 
turbodig

turbodig

Active member
Re: Hillclimb truck complete (almost)

Very cool. The fact that you blended the bars into the stock-looking tonneau was a nice touch.

Dumb question... what's the benefit to the elevated shock mount on the front? Better geometry or was it just to facilitate the shock?

Gotta be fun to drive a go-kart to work... :)
 
HighPerformanceTrucks

HighPerformanceTrucks

Lift & Shift Specialist
Re: Hillclimb truck complete (almost)

Improved geometry and easier installation and removal. It was determined that the angle of the coilover on the old setup was prone to failure on the shock rod near the eyelet. I had 3 failures on the left and one on the right side.

It made sense to engineer it this way since we going to run bars through the engine compartment anyway.

turbodig said:
Very cool. The fact that you blended the bars into the stock-looking tonneau was a nice touch.

Dumb question... what's the benefit to the elevated shock mount on the front? Better geometry or was it just to facilitate the shock?

Gotta be fun to drive a go-kart to work... :)
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CarbonFiber AWD

CarbonFiber AWD

Donating Member
Re: Hillclimb truck complete (almost)

Awesome Adam. I love the new designed A-arms and shock set up.I can ONLY imagine how ridgid the truck feels now.? You'll need to buy a G-meter to see how its been improved from a stock one, just to know.....as if needed :lol:
...............Vinny :cool:
 
HighPerformanceTrucks

HighPerformanceTrucks

Lift & Shift Specialist
Re: Hillclimb truck complete (almost)

Yes the chassis stiffness feels improved, but I need to get it on the track to real see how stiff.

CarbonFiber AWD said:
Awesome Adam. I love the new designed A-arms and shock set up.I can ONLY imagine how ridgid the truck feels now.? You'll need to buy a G-meter to see how its been improved from a stock one, just to know.....as if needed :lol:
...............Vinny :cool:
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HighPerformanceTrucks

HighPerformanceTrucks

Lift & Shift Specialist
Re: Hillclimb truck complete (almost)

Actually, I have plenty of power for my ability. It's all about balancing handling, braking and power to achieve the best lap times. The truck only suffers on aerodynamics and long straights.



Syborg Twin Turbo said:
so why do you need more power if you already doing so good with the truck
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