heinzboehmer's 2002 Topaz 6MT Coupe

[George Hill]

No exhaust, no problem, lol.

[heinzboehmer]

Yeah exhaust clearance is definitely the biggest issue. I bet you'd end up needing to build a custom section 2 to get around the lower pickup points.

[Bry5on]

Could this be as "simple" as cutting off the old RCA pickups on the stock subframe and welding on new ones but lower? I suppose you could then use two pairs of ARCAs with coilover rear suspension. I might be able to do some scanning with the Einstar and experimenting on my track car over the winter.

A scan would be awesome if you’re willing to share it! The issue is exhaust clearance, but yes that approach could get you there.

[ethan]

So when are we making that custom rear subframe?

Could this be as "simple" as cutting off the old RCA pickups on the stock subframe and welding on new ones but lower? I suppose you could then use two pairs of ARCAs with coilover rear suspension. I might be able to do some scanning with the Einstar and experimenting on my track car over the winter.

[heinzboehmer]

It probably does! Rear suspension looks jacked up because of that damn high rear roll center, and the camber changes *significantly* with ride height because that instant center is basically in the diff, related to the stupid high roll center.

So when are we making that custom rear subframe?