Hi guys
Have been doing some searching on the forum to determine if anybody has installed / used the LC / LJ IFS front ends manufactured by Southern Chassis Works in Taralgon.
They have on advertised on Ebay here:
http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/251340268766
They look to be a much better construction than the Waddingtons ones, and are quite a bit cheaper.
Anybody got anything useful to say about them?
Mods sorry if this product has already been discussed elsewhere; if so point me in the right direction.
Southern Chassis Works Fabricated IFS Front Ends
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, Oct 07 2013 04:17 PM
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Posted 07 October 2013 - 08:29 PM
I can't recall anyone discussing these particular ones... but I'm old and forget stuff
Might have to get on a plane and go look at them Alex... you know you wanna
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Posted 07 October 2013 - 11:37 PM
Nah, screw that i'd prefer to have one sent over in blind faith 
. Watch this space....
By the way; anybody had any experience with QA1 coil overs in street performance / occasional track use applications? This front end comes with them.
. Watch this space....By the way; anybody had any experience with QA1 coil overs in street performance / occasional track use applications? This front end comes with them.
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Posted 08 October 2013 - 05:44 AM
Have not bought one but I did get some email correspondence from them,
Looks like a good product, uses off the shelf Falcon rotors and wheel bearings (not sure which model) so at least some parts are available and it is available with or without brakes for slightly less money
Standard brakes were VR/VS Commodore calipers
I would like to buy one just for the extra clearance it would make for fitting the LS1 exhaust
The steering rack was not standard
I can be very annoying by email and yet they answered all my questions
Not sure if I will get one as I may be too tight, depends how much I struggle when I make my extractors
Good luck,
Also camber is adjustable
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Posted 08 October 2013 - 07:28 AM
Just eyeballing it the mounting positions of the upper arms, and the rack in relation to the lower arm mounts, look more promising than others that I've seen posted up here.
All the arms are mounted in single shear; although probably not an issue some may prefer a little more strength around the bottom arms (top appears to take advantage of this for caster adjustment). This and any additional bracing could quite easily be carried out once its in the car and you know what you have to fit around it.
All the arms are mounted in single shear; although probably not an issue some may prefer a little more strength around the bottom arms (top appears to take advantage of this for caster adjustment). This and any additional bracing could quite easily be carried out once its in the car and you know what you have to fit around it.
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Posted 08 October 2013 - 07:58 AM
I run the QA1's and it changed the cars bad manners of thumping over bumps and ride is way improved. Have not really thrashed it arround bends but its more direct. took a little bit of mucking arround to dial the right settings, but found 14 was the perfect daily setting for ride and handling on my car.
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Posted 08 October 2013 - 06:07 PM
Can anyone see how the camber is adjusted?
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Posted 08 October 2013 - 08:30 PM
Looks to me like there is some sort of eccentric setup on the upper control arm mounting
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Posted 09 October 2013 - 06:26 AM
one of my questions:
On standard brake setup, type of caliper and number of pistons and rotor dimensions?
Can the camber be adjusted with an eccentric? I can see something like that in the picture.
Does the LX version use a standard Torana steering rack?
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Hi mate the callipers are vs vr commodore the rotors are standard falcon the camber can be adjusted from the top no probs the rack is modified the pic is LH and yes you will have a little more clearance hope this helps call anytime if you have any more questions cheers curls
So am guessing if it was not an eccentric they would have said so
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Posted 09 October 2013 - 07:28 AM
Too vague a response for the money.
I'd be heading down there to have a good look and measure before handing over any cash. I'd also want a money back guarantee that it will bolt up without modification.
I'd be heading down there to have a good look and measure before handing over any cash. I'd also want a money back guarantee that it will bolt up without modification.
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Posted 09 October 2013 - 08:21 AM
here's a couple of pics for you Alex.
Just to get the blood going.
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Posted 09 October 2013 - 11:43 AM
Rally tyres?
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Posted 09 October 2013 - 12:02 PM
yes, its a rally car.
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Posted 25 February 2014 - 11:07 PM
So after reading all of that
What set up do you all think is the best for an LX hatchback
What set up do you all think is the best for an LX hatchback
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Posted 26 February 2014 - 02:18 PM
I have a SCW front end in my lx hatch project. They are a great front end. I have a mate who has a hotrod shop in traralgon and he uses them quiet abit. Altho as ive said in other conversations about these front ends, mine and the ones my mate uses are built by the origional SCW. He has since sold the designs to curlys who advertise on ebay. I am led to believe that the new owner has been having the odd drama as he has changed the design a little. In my oppinion why change a good thing?? Anyway take that as u want thats just what i have heard. Mine was one of the last ones built by heath as i didnt want to get a first generation curly front end. Good luck
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Posted 25 July 2016 - 03:48 PM
Hi guys,
First time poster - just thought I'd bump this thread to see if anyone has gotten the SCW front end recently since the change of hands NewsuxLX talked about?
Thinking of going down this route but want to do my homework first.
Thanks
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