# Build your own sportscar **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [August 27, 2006, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577 "2006-08-27T18:32:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![micah](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/micah/32/7257_2.png) [@micah](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/micah)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2006, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577/81 "2006-09-19T07:40:17Z")
im a tech noob what is caster ---
**Author:** ![Zer0DazE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zer0daze/32/7624_2.png) [@Zer0DazE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zer0DazE)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2006, 7:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577/82 "2006-09-19T07:47:54Z")
> [@MicaH](#): > > im a tech noob what is caster [http://www.ozebiz.com.au/racetech/theory/align.html](http://www.ozebiz.com.au/racetech/theory/align.html) ---
**Author:** ![Anonymity](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/anonymity/32/7215_2.png) [@Anonymity](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Anonymity)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2006, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577/83 "2006-09-20T08:28:10Z")
caster is your friend… are you running a p/s pump? ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2006, 6:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577/84 "2006-09-21T06:06:56Z")
what degree of caster are you trying to accomplish? ---
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2006, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577/85 "2006-09-21T06:15:18Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > what degree of caster are you trying to accomplish? > [@eMKay](#): > > it’s suposed to be 22mm to get **5.3 degrees of caster** , the book only shows 11mm. . ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2006, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577/86 "2006-09-21T07:05:29Z")
i only read page 4 when i clicked to see updates excuse me ---
**Author:** ![eMKay](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/emkay/32/7428_2.png) [@eMKay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eMKay)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2006, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577/87 "2006-09-21T18:43:22Z")
> [@fastandcheap](#): > > caster is your friend… are you running a p/s pump? Nope, anything between 5 and 7 degrees is good. Originally I was going for the “book” amount of 5.3 degrees, but many people seem to find that a little more is better. I set it up for 25mm offset instead of 22. There is some adjustability in the suspension. In a car that weighs 1100lbs there is no need to consider the extra weight and power drain of power steering. ---
**Author:** ![eMKay](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/emkay/32/7428_2.png) [@eMKay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eMKay)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2006, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577/88 "2006-09-24T08:59:12Z")
I ordered the nose and scuttle (dash), so once those arrive it will start to look like an actual car! Meanwhile I have begun cleaning up the welds and seams on the chassis and suspension pieces so there isn’t much progress that can be shown in pics, this part of the build is tedious. One the fiberglass pieces arrive I will post up some real progress pics and the shape of the car will start to be shown. My nose on the right (the shorter parts are for motorcycle engined cars)… ![http://www.kineticvehicles.com/images/nosesfront.jpg](http://www.kineticvehicles.com/images/nosesfront.jpg) My dash on the right… ![http://www.kineticvehicles.com/images/scuttlesside.jpg](http://www.kineticvehicles.com/images/scuttlesside.jpg) ![http://www.kineticvehicles.com/images/scuttlesfront.jpg](http://www.kineticvehicles.com/images/scuttlesfront.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2006, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577/89 "2006-09-24T12:55:31Z")
Hott… ---
**Author:** ![L8APEX1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/l8apex1/32/7276_2.png) [@L8APEX1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/L8APEX1)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2006, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577/90 "2006-09-25T08:22:44Z")
keep up the good work :tup: ---
**Author:** ![MaximaSE98](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximase98/32/7600_2.png) [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2006, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577/91 "2006-09-25T08:43:00Z")
if u need help grinding welds…i volunteer ---
**Author:** ![ChevyChase](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/chevychase/32/4952_2.png) [@ChevyChase](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ChevyChase)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2006, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577/92 "2006-09-25T09:17:36Z")
wow i wish i had the time and resources to do something like this ---
**Author:** ![Chrish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6de8d8/32.png) [@Chrish](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Chrish)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2006, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577/93 "2006-09-25T09:52:54Z")
> [@ChevyChase](#): > > wow i wish i had the time and resources to do something like this Me to, thats awesome! ---
**Author:** ![eMKay](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/emkay/32/7428_2.png) [@eMKay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eMKay)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2006, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577/94 "2006-09-27T07:18:19Z")
Well, the frame is 95% done, the other 5% will have to wait until I get the nose and scuttle so I decided to coat the frame with POR-15 while it’s still warm (the stuff doesn’t cure right when it’s cold) Step 1, degrease the frame (I used Purple Power diluted to 50%) ![http://www.emkayusa.com/locost/Locost57.jpg](http://www.emkayusa.com/locost/Locost57.jpg) ![http://www.emkayusa.com/locost/Locost59.jpg](http://www.emkayusa.com/locost/Locost59.jpg) Step 2, spray the frame with Metal Ready and let sit for 15 minutes, then rinse off and allow to dry. Metal Ready is phosphoric acid with zinc in it, it etches the metal and leaves a coating of zinc, in simpler terms, it galvanizes the metal ![http://www.emkayusa.com/locost/Locost60.jpg](http://www.emkayusa.com/locost/Locost60.jpg) Then paint with POR-15, it really looks great once painted, hides a lot of flaws. ![http://www.emkayusa.com/locost/Locost61.jpg](http://www.emkayusa.com/locost/Locost61.jpg) ![http://www.emkayusa.com/locost/Locost62.jpg](http://www.emkayusa.com/locost/Locost62.jpg) One thing to remember when working with POR-15, WEAR GLOVES! It’s not dangerous, but when you get it on your hands, it doesn’t come off. I tried everything, this stuff is awesome. ![http://www.emkayusa.com/locost/Locost55.jpg](http://www.emkayusa.com/locost/Locost55.jpg) ![http://www.emkayusa.com/locost/Locost56.jpg](http://www.emkayusa.com/locost/Locost56.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2006, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577/95 "2006-09-27T08:06:53Z")
Damn. Very nice. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![dirtye30](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dirtye30/32/7333_2.png) [@dirtye30](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dirtye30)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2006, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577/96 "2006-09-27T09:04:46Z")
lol at the hand shots. thats awesome. i used acid etch zinc primer at work. that shit ruled. you CANT scratch the paint down to bare metal. ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2006, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577/97 "2006-09-27T09:10:21Z")
where did you buy the acid etch primer? i want to get that shit in a spray can ---
**Author:** ![MaximaSE98](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximase98/32/7600_2.png) [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2006, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577/98 "2006-09-27T09:33:12Z")
> [@focusinprogress](#): > > where did you buy the acid etch primer? i want to get that shit in a spray can waht this man said ---
**Author:** ![eMKay](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/emkay/32/7428_2.png) [@eMKay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eMKay)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2006, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577/99 "2006-09-27T09:47:37Z")
> [@focusinprogress](#): > > where did you buy the acid etch primer? i want to get that shit in a spray can It’s made by POR-15 [http://www.por15.com/](http://www.por15.com/) It comes in a bottle, I just poured it into a spray bottle and sprayed it on, then rinsed it off. ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2006, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577/100 "2006-09-27T09:50:33Z")
^wow, good stuff, but $23 for a 15oz spray can!! guess its worth it though…THANKS!! [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577.md?page=4) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/build-your-own-sportscar/16577.md?page=6)