Roadster Shop chassis for Fox bodies?

[LILCBRA]

This just popped up for me on YouTube. My initial thought is how much more strength would this add to my convertible and would it be worth whatever they're gonna charge? What are your thoughts?


View: https://youtu.be/4_Ar7LFxOGA?si=D2P1EytIBTgJSZOF

 

[bird_dog0347]

This just popped up for me on YouTube. My initial thought is how much more strength would this add to my convertible and would it be worth whatever they're gonna charge? What are your thoughts?


View: https://youtu.be/4_Ar7LFxOGA?si=D2P1EytIBTgJSZOF

I checked it out on their website, and configured with the options I'd choose it was gonna be about $31k in parts alone. It makes much more sense for a vert though.

 

[85GTStangGuy]

@FastDriver

View: https://youtu.be/4_Ar7LFxOGA?si=D2P1EytIBTgJSZOF

 

[gkomo]

Not that I could afford that, but I’m glad to see the Fox getting more aftermarket love. May bode well for long term Fox prices…?

 

[LILCBRA]

I checked it out on their website, and configured with the options I'd choose it was gonna be about $31k in parts alone. It makes much more sense for a vert though.

I did the same and my options come out to around $25k.... while it would be pretty awesome to stiffen up a vert it's also a little cost prohibitive for most of us. OTOH, it could help rescue some cars that may be too far gone otherwise. I guess it's a matter of who has that kind of money and attachment to their car.

 

[Bullitt347]

If you have a track car, that would be great.
Pretty much over the top for a DD

 

[AeroCoupe]

I’ll be that guy. Once you put upper and lower subframes in Fox (I have them in both my cars) and weld in a roll cage (I have one in the T-Bird) I don’t see any structural advantage to what these guys are offering. The amount of stiffness that would be gained is not worth the $$$ or time. Just my opinion so it’s worth just that.

 

[bird_dog0347]

I’ll be that guy. Once you put upper and lower subframes in Fox (I have them in both my cars) and weld in a roll cage (I have one in the T-Bird) I don’t see any structural advantage to what these guys are offering. The amount of stiffness that would be gained is not worth the $$$ or time. Just my opinion so it’s worth just that.

Agreed, I think the only way it's worth it is if you're going to have RS build a full car for you where they also cut out the shock towers and everything. Would be nice if they had an IRS option though.

 

[FastDriver]

I'd like to hear one of their engineers talk about it, but the sales guy didn't do very well. He said it's neither for road racers nor drag racers. So, apparently, it's designed to be a nice cruiser. Well, WTH? Why wouldn't you just buy a nice foxbody? They should definitely be pitching it as a tremendous leap for road racers with it's improved suspension geometry.

For me, I just don't know why someone would go that direction. I suspect it's going to be a flop.

 

[bird_dog0347]

I'd like to hear one of their engineers talk about it, but the sales guy didn't do very well. He said it's neither for road racers nor drag racers. So, apparently, it's designed to be a nice cruiser. Well, WTH? Why wouldn't you just buy a nice foxbody? They should definitely be pitching it as a tremendous leap for road racers with it's improved suspension geometry.

For me, I just don't know why someone would go that direction. I suspect it's going to be a flop.

His (the owner in the video) target demo doesn't race the cars they build... They build street cars for rich dudes, this will sell just fine for their demo.

 

[FastDriver]

Ok. Look forward to seeing one at one of the shows.

 

[limp]

My new project ( setting it aside until my mustang is running) will have a " restomod" frame under it... I want the car to look stock, but with a new updated frame and a more modern suspension....
I looked at most of these frames and the pricing is ridiculous.... Most of the suspension pieces are CNC or cut down and customized corvette parts... Sure would hate to break one....
A place called SRIII builds a beautiful double tube frame for my C2 corvette project but all of the suspension again is custom.....

 

[Noobz347]

I recently discovered these:

They are for building an Early Bronco but...







I want to do this: