XV motorsports Level II quality good or really bad? what do you think?????

[studio57]

is that gauge bezel the original one painted? or a custom billet piece?  That looks amazing! (if its paint, what did you use?)

thanks.
i will have new musclecar series autometers inside the original surface. that is a paint on the bezel but you need to have the cosmichrome system and be pro-paintshop owner to get quality finish.  i have friend who does it for living.

[sixty8charger]

Always good to have a friend like that!  looking forward to seeing the finished product (Gauges and bezel)

(I have a looooooonnnngg way to go until I am at that part.)

[studio57]

now its finally running
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89-Xgedntgo

[xpbprox]

Very Nice! What kind of power steering pump is that? Upgraded?

[studio57]

Very Nice! What kind of power steering pump is that? Upgraded?

i got it from Unisteering.

[Musicman]

Good to see that everything has finally come together for you 

When's the first run on rubber going to happen

[studio57]

Good to see that everything has finally come together for you 

When's the first run on rubber going to happen

Thanks i can wait eather
some new photos of the engine and interior parts.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3837245/1968-dodge-charger/page-19

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3837245/1968-dodge-charger/page-18

hopefully we manage to get to dyno in weekend. i will post new videos if we do  :thumb:

[WHITE AND RED 69]

The car looks sweet! 

[studio57]

first test drive done, still few things to before it is ready, some paint fixing, dyno, efi adjustments, wheel agle adjustments..etc

more pictures here http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3837245/1968-dodge-charger/page-19

[Supercharged Riot]

Hey man your cluster gauges are amazing!
Where did you get them?

[studio57]

Hey man your cluster gauges are amazing!
Where did you get them?

those are autometer musclecar series gauges
Last night we where finally in dyno, engine is still fresh so we start doing basic maps. Later we will try some more and get some numbers.
TCI 6X seems to work nicely, 60mph at 1800rpm

[surmanajaja]

so how does it drive? I remember you were asking about caster/camber etc. long time ago on FInnish site, od, right? so is the vet suspension so much better that its worth the money, in your opinion`?

[studio57]

so how does it drive? I remember you were asking about caster/camber etc. long time ago on FInnish site, od, right? so is the vet suspension so much better that its worth the money, in your opinion`?

we havent done the angle adjustments yet so i have no idea how it handles and the car is not registered yet.. i will keep you posted when we get to drive it at last.

[studio57]

almost done, did small test drive. next sunday i will do some more and let you know how it works





http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3837245/1968-dodge-charger

[studio57]

i have now driven the car for two days and i have to say that level II suspension feels fantastic even the xv support&quality did had problems.
I got to say now im happy that the car is finally done.. well yes it still needs some work but i can already enjoy this quality ride. 
i will post new pictures of the car show and road trip im doing end of the week... total 650miles.

[suntech]

Good to hear that everything worked well in the end! 

[sixty8charger]

   Outstanding!

[studio57]

Thanks
here is a video from the car show..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfzLaTC7rRc

[Musicman]

Where's the video of the Charger charging down the back roads, winding through the corners

[studio57]

Where's the video of the Charger charging down the back roads, winding through the corners

that will be my next video but the car was ready to drive last sunday and went back to the paint show for the show. now im tuning the efi and tranny hopefully the snow dont start before those are done

[H82go55]

I had the same problem with my levelII kit. You couldn't get the shaft through the upper control arms. Also the rear lower shock mounts were at the wrong angle, upper trailing arm mount was about 1/4 inch too narrow, engine won't fit the K member, wrong parts shipped, brakes are nothing more than stock GM parts you get from Car Quest. WAY overpriced. And above all customer service ir THE worst I've ever seen, ANYWHERE!!!

[Supercharged Riot]

Do you think this will be a problem still?  I looked at their website and they say they sell these kits pre-assembled now?

Studio57, you seemed o have worked all the problems out. Did XVMotorsports send you the correct parts or did you have to fix them yourself?

Would you still recommend them over the Alteration or CAPautoproduct?

Id like to see more install pictures if you got em. I checked you cardomain page but I was hoping to see more install pics of the suspension setup.

[studio57]

Do you think this will be a problem still?  I looked at their website and they say they sell these kits pre-assembled now?

Studio57, you seemed o have worked all the problems out. Did XVMotorsports send you the correct parts or did you have to fix them yourself?

Would you still recommend them over the Alteration or CAPautoproduct?

Id like to see more install pictures if you got em. I checked you cardomain page but I was hoping to see more install pics of the suspension setup.

My XV setup handles nice now but i would now go to RMS http://www.reillymotorsports.com/store/product.php?productid=16183&cat=269&page=1
most of the missing/badly made parts we made our self as we didn't have time to wait new ones, XV-support sucks big big time, first they didn't even "see" any problems on my pictures but when i did post these add to different forums they woke up..

XV level II is not worth the battle.

BTW i did get XV seatbelts for B-bodys and they are basic supermarket belts with the stickier logo on top of other brands logo with x10 price tag.
those guys say they build highend quality but the don't .

i have tons of pictures if you want i can send those to your email.

[Rolling_Thunder]

Sorry to hear about all the problems Studio ---        but at least your battle is over. 

[studio57]

Sorry to hear about all the problems Studio ---        but at least your battle is over. 

yep.. I'm gonna move the rear end 7/8" back and customise the fuel tank to get bit better look. also I'm adding Kenne Bell 4.2litre twin screw supercharger to it , it can handle 1200hp and im hoping to get bit less