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The cage is basically just spotted in but attached at the sill plates. I don't want to go dropping the cage feet incase it mucks up the geometry etc, plus it will be a real ass! How I thought might work, if I can get my reciprocating saw around the back edge is I can C notch around the sill plates, if that makes sense?
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I was thinking of the roof and pillar joins, not sure what you mean either.. Either way/one wont be easy..
Ok, so the weekends progress.
Firstly I started off by temporarily removing the pass side door bars as I got sick of climbing over them! lol Then I set about installing the tubes running along the window line then bending down on each side. Where they bend at the back they will be joining a horizontal bar that will form part of the boot floor and rear qtr support. Ignore the box there at the moment, it was just for reference purposes.
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Then added a rear brace...
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As per the previous CAD drawings I set about putting in the bend around the turret top...
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But it just didn't look right to me. I must of spent the next hour or more just looking at it, standing back and trying to picture how it would turn out. In the end I walked away.
I went back tonight and removed it and went more triangles instead and instantly felt it looked better. It flows nicer continuing the wrap around look I've gone for. Within the triangles I've created they will be plated off but the plates inset to expose the tubing, kinda like a webbing. Think it will look smart but possibly over engineered? meh Everything just flowed from there and a few more tubes were added...
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Couples more bits to add in on this lower section then I'll work on the seat mounts so I can then build in the upper part of the rear cage and the X.
:)
Wow looking good.
That's looking awesome, is it almost ready to roll on its own wheels?
Cheers bud!Quote:
Originally Posted by Benn
Not far off yeah! Rear turrets obviously need making up, top section of rear cage/frame and a couple of bits on the front. The whole lot can then be welded (currently only tacked) before transferring to a spit so it can be welded from underneath etc too. I want it rolling by the end of April if I can :)Quote:
Originally Posted by maddogdaz666
Good work! I cant wait to see it in the steel,Quote:
Originally Posted by The Simps
It's coming on really well mate looks great! Awesome work.
Still needs mistrals lol
More angles then a protractor lol
This not done yet?
This made me nearly piss myself! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by blue_peg_16v
Triangles are sexy don't ya know? lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Mike
Triangulation is the future :cool: just look at those sexy trestles this heap is sitting on!Quote:
Originally Posted by The Simps
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Lol
Got some time up the workshop tonight after a long spell off. Decided to tackle the other front turret while I'm still awaiting on a few bits. If you remember it was left like this with only rhd done...
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So chop the old out..
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Notch the a pillar and profile the tube end...
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Then after lots of cutting, checking, cutting, checking, grinding, checking, getting bored, checking, we have this...
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great work, love the fabrication going into this keep it up.
Thanks Jonn, its very testing of my patience sometimes tho!
looks great, sorry if its been mentioned before but what steel are you using, T45?
Its CDS 45x2.5mm :thumb:Quote:
Originally Posted by _Jake
keep going, you got this simps :thumb: :)
is that a jdm sr20de engine in there ?
Sr20det (2.0 turbo) from a 200sx
Much better, looks better and sure it will be stronger too. Good work.
Well worth the effort
Not a great deal to report from this week but I did manage to work on the front turrets. Ive welded the outside tubing to the strut plate and cut me templates that will be welded in once the tubing is fully welded. Pics...
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Turrets look great dude. Nice work.
Top work! I like the new style turret tubing :)
Cheers ladies
You'll wanna zap that with the full 150amps+
Can I ask; with the seat that far back, will you still be able to see out the sides?
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Originally Posted by BRoadGhost
My welder is nearly always on max ampage anyways but I won't be welding those plates on. Got a mate who welds for a living, he's gonna come weld all the main structural parts for me at some point soon.
re the view - with a helmet on and the winged seats its restrictive anyway but as long as I can see in the mirrors will be fine.
TBH I have bought an Astra3 estate and being as tall as I am the seat is all the way back - the b-pillar is perfectly in the way (same place as simp's nova) and it's not an issue.. just a little annoyingQuote:
Originally Posted by BRoadGhost
^ My dad Insigna is the same with where i sit. I can see out the rear doors. Tweeter is right in your ear too, which is annoying.
My A8 is exactly the same too and I cant say I really notice it.
Extra side protection lol
Correction: Extra slide protection! Lol
lol Are you modifying the steering setup to gain more lock for slideways action? As its going to be fricking lively with such short wheel base..
I'm not building it for drift use but the modified uprights I'm using allow for mahoosive lock as they're designed for drifting primarily. Main reason I want them is the 50mm raised spindles.
Driftworks have not long finished building an ae86 V8 drift car which has a very similar wheelbase. It has a lot of money thrown at it obviously but he's commented that it is quite wild but once tamed should be hugely competitive. Build thread here - http://www.driftworks.com/blog/dw86-complete-build/
http://youtu.be/q3p3ALj7nL4
Isnt a mk2 escort same wheelbase as well? Cant tell me they are not comfotable sideways
wowQuote:
Originally Posted by The Simps
Just read the whole thing, very impressive work, and the noise from those TB's!
Its quite something isn't it!