Rowdy burnouts and loud noises: The LSX/Subaru swap project
04-30-2016, 04:44 PM
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Looks like you used just a nut welded to the tube. If these are for anything other than just mockup I'd suggest getting tube bungs for more tube engagement as well as the ease of going with rh and lh threads on opposite sides for on car adjustability. This way you the bung is truly supported by the tube with the weld acting as a secondary support instead of all the forces being focused solely on the weld. Threading the tubing itself would be great as well if you can find/machine tube with the correct ID.
04-30-2016, 04:47 PM
#185
Looks like you used just a nut welded to the tube. If these are for anything other than just mockup I'd suggest getting actual tube bungs for more tube engagement as well as the ease of going with rh and lh threads on opposite sides for on car adjustability. This way you the bung is truly supported by the tube with the weld acting as a secondary support instead of all the forces being focused solely on the weld.
05-02-2016, 02:09 PM
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05-03-2016, 09:29 PM
#189
TECH Resident
Cool links you made. Did you use right hand and left hand threaded heims on each end? That's a good tip if not. Then you can lengthen without removing the hardware from one end.
05-03-2016, 10:26 PM
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05-05-2016, 07:40 PM
#191
Bad news: So Fed ex denied the first claim due to "insufficient evidence". Apparently 10 pictures of the damaged box and hubs isn't good enough. Filing a second claim tomorrow with more pictures of the packing material in hopes of getting compensated.
Good news: First package of bolts arrived.
Good news: First package of bolts arrived.
05-09-2016, 08:20 PM
#192
Didn't get much done to the car this weekend. I took a short vacation to NC with a classmate to enjoy a weekend on the lake.
Worked on a Supra
Bolts arrived
Started my trailing arm mounts
And this is why you keep an extinguisher handy. The piece of scrap got hot enough to bury itself through the lacquer and into the hardwood.
Worked on a Supra
Bolts arrived
Started my trailing arm mounts
And this is why you keep an extinguisher handy. The piece of scrap got hot enough to bury itself through the lacquer and into the hardwood.
05-10-2016, 07:41 PM
#195
Thanks guys!
Test fit the plates and got my trailing arm alignment sorted
Cut and drilled the uprights
And tacked it all together. For those that pay attention, yes I made them backwards the first time.
And in the car
Test fit the plates and got my trailing arm alignment sorted
Cut and drilled the uprights
And tacked it all together. For those that pay attention, yes I made them backwards the first time.
And in the car
05-11-2016, 08:37 PM
#196
Thanks guys!
Finished up the knuckle side of my trailing arms today. I was worried about comprimising tbe strength by welding three pieces together, so I built a ghetto sheet metal brake. Works pretty well, except for the radius i can get out of it.
Im extremely happy with the outcome of these. Cant wait to see what other brackets I can bend up.
Finished up the knuckle side of my trailing arms today. I was worried about comprimising tbe strength by welding three pieces together, so I built a ghetto sheet metal brake. Works pretty well, except for the radius i can get out of it.
Im extremely happy with the outcome of these. Cant wait to see what other brackets I can bend up.
05-12-2016, 01:09 AM
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First off, I'm impressed with your ability to just get stuff done. Makes me, and I'm sure a lot of other people here, feel downright lazy.
LOL
Forget you told us this?
That guy was trying to help you.
I'd really recommend against using a plasma or abrasive wheels or whatever you were using to get steel that hot indoors, especially inside of a home you do not own with little to no real income or savings to settle the suit your landlord files against you. I'd also be willing to bet indoor fabrication is outside of your lease or rental agreement. And your costs when moving/being thrown out are not limited to your security deposit.
As a fellow college student swapping an unconventional car (though nowhere near this level of fabrication), we're not in a financial position to be screwing around in that manner.
You've got a garage, I'd use it. I realize you don't have all the space in the world out there and the weather might not be great, but theres a reason people bother to do things the right way.
And no loose fitting clothing when you're using tools that spin, please. Few weeks ago watched a classmate wrap his flannel shirt sleeve up in a lathe and nearly loose an arm.
But hey, your life man. Build is pretty cool, glad to see you really slamming out progress on a project that would take most people the better part of a decade. Can't wait to see it run!
Forget you told us this?
Thanks you for the concern but I do operate in a very safe manner. The burn mark you are referring was gained from a red hot bracket being hammered to a 90. Any open flame, torches, and the mig are used outdoors. I put up spark shields whenever sparks are being thrown (removed for better photos obviously) and I also have a 3 grade fire extinguisher within an arms reach. I weld with fans circulating outside air in and through the four windows in the dining room. Tig doesn't throw any sparks so as long as I'm welding on metal (I have 1/4" bench topper when I weld) there's not a whole lot fire risk.
I'd really recommend against using a plasma or abrasive wheels or whatever you were using to get steel that hot indoors, especially inside of a home you do not own with little to no real income or savings to settle the suit your landlord files against you. I'd also be willing to bet indoor fabrication is outside of your lease or rental agreement. And your costs when moving/being thrown out are not limited to your security deposit.
As a fellow college student swapping an unconventional car (though nowhere near this level of fabrication), we're not in a financial position to be screwing around in that manner.
You've got a garage, I'd use it. I realize you don't have all the space in the world out there and the weather might not be great, but theres a reason people bother to do things the right way.
And no loose fitting clothing when you're using tools that spin, please. Few weeks ago watched a classmate wrap his flannel shirt sleeve up in a lathe and nearly loose an arm.
But hey, your life man. Build is pretty cool, glad to see you really slamming out progress on a project that would take most people the better part of a decade. Can't wait to see it run!
05-12-2016, 09:18 AM
#198
First off, I'm impressed with your ability to just get stuff done. Makes me, and I'm sure a lot of other people here, feel downright lazy.
LOL
Forget you told us this?
That guy was trying to help you.
I'd really recommend against using a plasma or abrasive wheels or whatever you were using to get steel that hot indoors, especially inside of a home you do not own with little to no real income or savings to settle the suit your landlord files against you. I'd also be willing to bet indoor fabrication is outside of your lease or rental agreement. And your costs when moving/being thrown out are not limited to your security deposit.
As a fellow college student swapping an unconventional car (though nowhere near this level of fabrication), we're not in a financial position to be screwing around in that manner.
You've got a garage, I'd use it. I realize you don't have all the space in the world out there and the weather might not be great, but theres a reason people bother to do things the right way.
And no loose fitting clothing when you're using tools that spin, please. Few weeks ago watched a classmate wrap his flannel shirt sleeve up in a lathe and nearly loose an arm.
But hey, your life man. Build is pretty cool, glad to see you really slamming out progress on a project that would take most people the better part of a decade. Can't wait to see it run!
LOL
Forget you told us this?
That guy was trying to help you.
I'd really recommend against using a plasma or abrasive wheels or whatever you were using to get steel that hot indoors, especially inside of a home you do not own with little to no real income or savings to settle the suit your landlord files against you. I'd also be willing to bet indoor fabrication is outside of your lease or rental agreement. And your costs when moving/being thrown out are not limited to your security deposit.
As a fellow college student swapping an unconventional car (though nowhere near this level of fabrication), we're not in a financial position to be screwing around in that manner.
You've got a garage, I'd use it. I realize you don't have all the space in the world out there and the weather might not be great, but theres a reason people bother to do things the right way.
And no loose fitting clothing when you're using tools that spin, please. Few weeks ago watched a classmate wrap his flannel shirt sleeve up in a lathe and nearly loose an arm.
But hey, your life man. Build is pretty cool, glad to see you really slamming out progress on a project that would take most people the better part of a decade. Can't wait to see it run!
05-13-2016, 10:40 AM
#200
On The Tree
Didn't want to add a threaded connection between the bent bracket and the tube? It'd be a lot easier to adjust if you just spun the tube, vs unbolt one end to make your adjustments.