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Anyone built the "Rorty" IRS?
jlparsons - 4/7/06 at 06:56 PM

THis link:

http://gtslocost.locostsites.co.uk/documents/pdf_files/RortyLocostIRSAssembly.pdf

Takes you to a pdf file describing this IRS design. Just wondering if anyone has built it (or close enough) or has any feedback on the design?
Site seems well worth a look.

Cheers folks!

meany - 4/7/06 at 07:36 PM

in the process at the moment.
adapted to fit the McSorley 442 chassis.

although i havent got to the wishbones or hubcarriers as of yet.

not even done my diff mounts.

andyps - 4/7/06 at 10:13 PM

Someone did say that the design is based around book width, rather than Sierra components, but I haven't measured things to verify this. It is currently my plan to go this way, unless I buy in the rear suspension components complete.

locostv8 - 4/7/06 at 11:13 PM

quote:
Originally posted by meany
in the process at the moment.
adapted to fit the McSorley 442 chassis.

although i havent got to the wishbones or hubcarriers as of yet.

not even done my diff mounts.



Deman uses Ford 8.8 bits, I am not sure I like their execution but the idea is good and in a LC it would be unbreakable. http://www.deman-motorsport.com/build.htm


I'm not sure of your location or the availability of these parts there. I'm doing a +4 length +4 or 6 width and +2 or 3 height. My build is a bit over the top with Ford 351W and 315 35 17 rear with a 7" backset and with these in mind the standard width Tbird Supercoupe or Lincoln MK VIII IRS fits well I believe I can use Rorty plans widened down the middle. I will be using a few Cobra and Explorer parts to increase the size of the stubs and half shaft diameter. I can provide a bit more info if anyone cares.

[Edited on 5/7/06 by locostv8]