V1 Silverback's '10 SS extended track build

[Silverback]

Yep, it's got a clear coat.

 

[Balphamore]

Curious about the additional tubes that you had added. Did they cause any issues wtih your build? Also how's your build coming along?

 

[Brian74]

What type of fixtures do they make for mounting racing seats to those aircraft seat rails? or are you going to fabricate something yourself?

Love that color. I was on the fence about that chrome it but I think I’m sold now.

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[Silverback]

Curious about the additional tubes that you had added. Did they cause any issues wtih your build? Also how's your build coming along?

The tubes were a one-off experiment by DF at my request. To my untrained eye, it seemed appropriate for the track chassis. They should stiffen the chassis and add some protection in a frontal collision. The only issue I had was the clutch cylinder had a minor interference issue that was resolved by shaving a bit off the clutch hardware. The build has taken a back seat to other projects and a lot of travel. Tires and wheels just came in from Tire Rack and I was able to mock things up to confirm adequate clearances. 143 pounds total for all four corners.

 

[Silverback]

What type of fixtures do they make for mounting racing seats to those aircraft seat rails? or are you going to fabricate something yourself?

Love that color. I was on the fence about that chrome it but I think I’m sold now.

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There were no fixtures for the airline-style L-track seat rails other than the sliding clamp bolt-on hardware. The Kirkey supports were not a good fit for the Kirkey seats or the rails and were cut down. I'd be tempted to fab my own from 0.120 aluminum if I had to do it again. I'd also look for airline seat rails that were not pre-drilled. The rails and hardware came from uscargocontrol.com.

Prismatic Super Chrome won't be confused for real chrome, but several folks have thought the chassis was anodized aluminum. It's two-part: a silver and a clear coat. The subframe heads to the powder coating shop next week for Super Chrome. The raw steel bits will get a satin black coat.

 

[Brian74]

There were no fixtures for the airline-style L-track seat rails other than the sliding clamp bolt-on hardware. The Kirkey supports were not a good fit for the Kirkey seats or the rails and were cut down. I'd be tempted to fab my own from 0.120 aluminum if I had to do it again. I'd also look for airline seat rails that were not pre-drilled. The rails and hardware came from uscargocontrol.com.

Prismatic Super Chrome won't be confused for real chrome, but several folks have thought the chassis was anodized aluminum. It's two-part: a silver and a clear coat. The subframe heads to the powder coating shop next week for Super Chrome. The raw steel bits will get a satin black coat.

That anodized alumnum appearance is exactly what I’m after. I will be doing 2 different colors on mine, with an accent color on some of the smaller parts so I wanted a silver that would compliment anodized blue.

 

[Balphamore]

The tubes were a one-off experiment by DF at my request. To my untrained eye, it seemed appropriate for the track chassis. They should stiffen the chassis and add some protection in a frontal collision. The only issue I had was the clutch cylinder had a minor interference issue that was resolved by shaving a bit off the clutch hardware. The build has taken a back seat to other projects and a lot of travel. Tires and wheels just came in from Tire Rack and I was able to mock things up to confirm adequate clearances. 143 pounds total for all four corners.

Ahhhhh so it was just an expirement. Well when I look at your frame. I admit the additional tubes add a nice flow to the frame. So I think even if you don't end up running the nose. It will still look pretty slick. Hope that all your travels have been great? Have a good one.

 

[Silverback]

...Prismatic Super Chrome won't be confused for real chrome, but several folks have thought the chassis was anodized aluminum. It's two-part: a silver and a clear coat. The subframe heads to the powder coating shop next week for Super Chrome...

Just got the subframe back from powder coating. This time around, Prismatic Super Chrome looks a whole lot like chrome. Very reflective, and brighter than the swatch or the frame. Despite the mismatch, I'm glad the entire chassis isn't that bright.