Project lower the Optima

[Meanee]

I like to lower my cars. I didn't want to put shorter shocks or springs onto the car.
I made these towers instead.







Im not really happy with the front shock tower as it isn't lower enough. I will remake this at sometime.
They were all hand cut with a jewelers saw I feel that I did a fairly good job of them.
The alloy used is not the same thickness but I wont be using it on the track.
Cheers for looking

[jwscab]

Interesting idea, drop the chassis and keep the shocks. Do you adjust the limiters to prevent binding or is this mostly for shelf duty?

[DennisM]

It begs for aspalth tires and a rally body

[j0pp3]

Great work so far. That Optima now reminds me of those, so called, "Hongkong buggies".


Unfortunately I don't remember who to credit for this picture.

[rccars4sal]

I like your designs. Looks period correct.

[Meanee]

Thanks for your comments. I feel they look a bit meccano in style. I have been working on another style that has a few more holes and I feel the shape looks more keeping with the original style. The only problem is it looks like a mid on the front end. I will do some cutting and post some pics.
jwscab it will only be a shelf car.

[Meanee]

This is my 2nd try. I feel they look better than the first ones.
There is also more adjustment like the Hongkong Buggies but not so over the top.

[Coelacanth]

Interesting, I can appreciate your unique take on the Optima. However, offroad tires just don't seem to make sense with a lowered chassis. And, it won't be complete without a hydraulic system to bounce it around.

[TRX-1-3]

I think it looks great with the knobbies. Like 4wd turf "off road" oval somethin' 'er other.

Mark

[klavy69]

that would make an awesome lookin dirt oval racer

Todd

[Meanee]

Here are some other pics that I took.

[DennisM]

Looks mean
Did You give it a spin?

[TRX-1-3]

Yeah, this looks even badder!

[Hcp22]

A real nice low-rider