Category Archives: Suspension

BANG! – NASA American Iron Javelin update…

Posted on November 16, 2015 by asifnyc Leave a comment

After the relative success of the Oct. NASA race (car ran all sessions and I got a new best time for me) I wanted to get on track ONE more time before parking the car for the “winter” (in quotes … Continue reading →

1974 Javelin-road race, Suspension, Track Events, video

Project Greta – Sans Bumpers

Posted on November 15, 2015 by asifnyc Leave a comment

One of the things on my list for Greta was ditching the HEAVY front and rear bumpers. Initially I was only going to get rid of the bumperettes but the more I thought about it the more I just wanted … Continue reading →

1975 Gremlin -Greta-street, Body and Paint, Suspension

Race Report! – NASA AI Javelin @ Sonoma Oct. 24/25, 2015

Posted on October 26, 2015 by asifnyc 2 Comments

I took Friday off and got the car all loaded up in the morning. Dan was already at the track and had saved me a spot. I parked next to his rig and got the car unloaded and the trailer … Continue reading →

1974 Javelin-road race, American Iron, Racing, Suspension, Traqmate, video

The “Ah Hah!” moment – NASA AI Javelin update!

Posted on September 25, 2015 by asifnyc Leave a comment

The Trackmasters event was a mixed bag. I didn’t go any faster and I cut a tire which meant I didn’t get to run the last two session. The tire got cut because I didn’t run the ½” front wheel … Continue reading →

1974 Javelin-road race, American Iron, Body and Paint, Suspension, Wheels and Tires

Race Report – STRIKE THREE!!! NASA American Iron Javelin update

Posted on March 16, 2015 by asifnyc 6 Comments

So the continuing fiasco of getting back into racing the Javelin continues. After the 2nd test was a partial fail (car ran but something was up with the brakes) I only had 3 days until the race weekend. Couldn’t find … Continue reading →

1974 Javelin-road race, Racing, Suspension, Track Events

Finishing touches… NASA American Iron Javelin update

Posted on January 30, 2015 by asifnyc Leave a comment

With the exhaust done I was down to the last few items on my list… 1. Finalize the scale/alignment 2. Make extensions for the front spoiler and make it easily removable 3. Put vents in the hood for air extraction … Continue reading →

1974 Javelin-road race, Suspension

Sway Bar Upgrade – NASA road race Javelin update

Posted on January 4, 2015 by asifnyc 1 Comment

As the suspension overhaul continues I wanted to redo the swaybar setup. What’s been on the car was a parts bin find from Joe. Steel, splined, bar mounted using Control Freak solid bar frame mounts. The arms where steel as … Continue reading →

1974 Javelin-road race, American Iron, Suspension, video

Adjustable LCA – NASA AI Javelin update

Posted on December 31, 2014 by asifnyc Leave a comment

So I got the road race Javelin 2″ lower all around. But, I didn’t have any negative camber. After thinking about a few options I hatched a plan to make the lower control arms adjustable. That would allow me to … Continue reading →

1974 Javelin-road race, Suspension, video

GOING FOR low… NASA American Iron AMC Javelin update

Posted on October 30, 2014 by asifnyc 4 Comments

So after 2 years the car was rebuilt, repainted, re-stickered and ready to go. Seems like the perfect time to tear it all apart again! Ever since I first built the car I’ve been unhappy with the ride height. The … Continue reading →

1974 Javelin-road race, American Iron, Suspension, video

Back At Joes – NASA Road Race Javelin Update

Posted on December 16, 2013 by asifnyc 4 Comments

Brought the Car to Joe’s and got a number of things done. First we set the ride height, adjusted the rear links so the rear-end is square to the chassis, set the toe to 1/8″ out and scaled the car. … Continue reading →

1974 Javelin-road race, American Iron, Suspension