Foggies ZX14 Cudax

[Doug Heim]

First off Great Build my friend. Top work there! good to see it on its final stage.

Second, Yes a slower rack would be nice and I'm sure you have seen the racks I recently put out. Those are all gone and now I too am designing a new Rack that will be cheaper than the XRV rack. Allot of cost went into the last racks with top quality bearings, seals, brass stock, 7075 Aluminum, boots, gears, tierod ends.

I have since been working with a local company to custom cut me gears at a hell of a good price and All the programing is done for the next batch. I also found better priced boots and tierod ends. I just need to change a few locations and bores to suit different size gears and find the time.

As it is mentioned above I did redesign the upper A-arm with the Angle in question matched to the lower A-arm. Not just the weld bung was changed but I reworked the jig as well as to rotate the joint at the pivot to not disturb the castor too much and add for room with the jam nuts on the Castor adjuster (dont even get me started with the castor adjuster). Before, the Upper HMS would contact the rod end housing. I think this is why Edge uses aluminum HMS so they wear in as my Cuda did. Now with the new arms the rack does bottom and limit the steering like it should. Ill have to wait until reassembly to get you an exact # of turn degrees, but it is far greater than if built to plans.

I use a 13" steering wheel on the Cuda and even with the Standard XRV Gearing I have never felt fatigue in my arms or hands. I do agree that a slower rack would help make the ride more enjoyable. Too many little movements with your hands and allot happens real quick.

Sorry for repeating what some has already said, Just my 25 cents today.

GREAT BUILD!!!!! Better colors! 

[Foggy]

Thanks guys! Yes Rick the steering I must admit has always been a bit of a concern with the Edge rack, as I am used to the ratio of a cut down Ford Escort rack. The number 2 chassis which ironically I finished before the number 1  we used the old style uprights and we found the steering stiff, especially with the larger 30" front tires. I have used the new design front uprights on this one and they have improved the steering 10 fold!! I can just about turn it from lock to lock with one finger!!

Thanks once again guys for your compliments it makes you feel like you have done something rite!!

Yes Doug I couldn't go past the Kwaka green being a Kawasaki!! I am in the process of cutting out all the lexan panels at the moment, so you will see a bit more green in it soon!!

Cheers,
Foggy

[Doug Heim]

My new uprights for the front have the plates relieved to reduse the fowling on the Nut housing on the lower Arm. Is this what the upgraded Upright is set up like? I would think that is the only thing that could be done to improve steering with the Upright only. I guess the plates could be spread apart further as well.

Yes, You are doing somthing right. Looks good from over here. The new front brakes look good too. I liked them back when I seen them on Jets build but I see no real BIG reason for them. As it is I can lock up the front with Edges Double piston caliper and the stock rotors. I understand that your running larger tires and rims. Is this the main reason?

Again... congratulations on a well put together project 

[fabr]

Thanks guys! Yes Rick the steering I must admit has always been a bit of a concern with the Edge rack, as I am used to the ratio of a cut down Ford Escort rack. The number 2 chassis which ironically I finished before the number 1  we used the old style uprights and we found the steering stiff, especially with the larger 30" front tires. I have used the new design front uprights on this one and they have improved the steering 10 fold!! I can just about turn it from lock to lock with one finger!!

Thanks once again guys for your compliments it makes you feel like you have done something rite!!

Yes Doug I couldn't go past the Kwaka green being a Kawasaki!! I am in the process of cutting out all the lexan panels at the moment, so you will see a bit more green in it soon!!

Cheers,
Foggy

I kind of like it with the limited amount of green but my fashion sense is senseless!

[Jet]

Doug, the new uprights use different geometry to counter the different geometry presented by 30" wheels, The bigger brakes are to counter the bigger wheel's and increase breaking performance, I've found I'm out braking most people in CAMS racing, I'm assuming it's because i weigh less, but Having brakes that will pull you up from 200km/h all day long is a little reassuring.

[Foggy]

Don't worry Masterfabr I wont be going overboard with the green!! Why use 30" wheels??.....Because it gives you a bit more ground clearance and you find that the pot hole you normally fall into with the smaller tires you glide over with the bigger ones. Not to mention that they also look shit hot!!!
Cheers,
Foggy

[fabr]

Don't worry Masterfabr I wont be going overboard with the green!! Why use 30" wheels??.....Because it gives you a bit more ground clearance and you find that the pot hole you normally fall into with the smaller tires you glide over with the bigger ones. Not to mention that they also look shit hot!!!
Cheers,
Foggy

Thank You!!!!!!
Same effect as using exaggerated rake gives with small diameter tires.The larger the diameter the easier the tire will follow the ground contours and cross over obstacles. Larger diameter ,in general,is better than exaggerated rake if given the choice.

[Doug Heim]

Thanks for the info Guys.

I would like to think and do agree that in the dirt the taller tires and rims are much much better, I just ordered 27" front tires for my Cuda (sand tires) and I tought those would be huge for the sand on this scale of car. In the sand there is not too many pot holes. I have often heard that bigger the brakes the better and common sence agrees. The floating Rotors are also an upgrade and look good.

So re you and Jet going to line these bad boys up?

Oh and Master.... you will hate my fnished buggy as far as color goes 

[fabr]

Well crap.Sorry fast! LOL!!

[Foggy]

Hi Guys,

Sorry for the long time between posts!! I have been pretty busy!!

Doug I would love to line up with Jet only he is over the other side of the country!.... Maybe one day??

OK Devo and Ed came around tonight and we did most of the panels plus I did the swirls on the floor pan while Ed finished of the wiring as well! Thanks guys!!

Here are a couple of photos, I haven't put all the panels in yet as I will try and get them painted tomorrow afternoon and I will put up some more shots of it painted then! But in the mean time..........















I will try and get some more up tomorrow night!

Cheers,
Foggy

[Reidy02]

Looks good Foggy, I like ya shocks they look cool..

[fabr]

Very nicely done.

[Foggy]

OK its not 100% done but I had to throw some photos up, still have to put some more stickers on and side scoops but just about finished!























Thanks for looking and I will post some more pics when its fully finished!
Cheers,
Foggy

[fabr]

One of ,if not the best,cuda I've seen yet.VERY nicely done.

[Doug Heim]

The best I have seen as well!

I need to ask though, Whats the deal with Monster? You just a fan or are you sponcered? I am in close connction with some top guys sponcered by monster which is where I get all my monser apparel, stickers, and juice from. Just curious! If you are in themarket for anything monster Ill see what I can do!

Looks awesome bud!