09-11-2010, 05:12 PM
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AutoCross Alero
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Texas
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new rear strut tower crossbrace almost complete.
I started a new project not to long ago, i got different strut tower bars and i realized the potential for these flat bars for adding bracing modifications to these bars, so i have been working on a rear crossbrace that is removeable. i just have to get all the pieces welded.
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09-11-2010, 06:55 PM
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GX Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: albuquerque new mexico
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dang that's really nice. where'd you get the strut bars??? or did you make them?
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09-11-2010, 07:14 PM
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GLS member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: moncton, nb
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i like your wireing setup, looks clean.
as for your bracing it looks good and should help you quite a bit for your slarum runs you do ( as seen from picture )
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09-11-2010, 07:15 PM
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GLS member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Evansville IN
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Wow really read hav to get welded?
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09-11-2010, 07:25 PM
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That looks really, really good.
Nice job.
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09-11-2010, 08:19 PM
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Premier V.I.P. Member
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Looks Awesome !!!
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09-11-2010, 08:27 PM
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Gone
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Lockport Ny
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wow... that looks awesome.
if the backend sways at all, it'll be due to a truck hitting it.
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09-11-2010, 08:28 PM
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i speed up for corners
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Dover,NH
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wow looks great
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09-11-2010, 08:39 PM
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GLS member
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Location: Evansville IN
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Have you took it for a spin yet? Don't know if have tacked in or something already. Also what do you have audio wise?
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09-11-2010, 10:03 PM
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AutoCross Alero
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pimpalero2003
Have you took it for a spin yet? Don't know if have tacked in or something already. Also what do you have audio wise?
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no spin yet, its not welded. most of the audio is coming out to drop weight. those are Hifonics one is a 1600 watt brutus, and the other is 1000 watt 4 channel zues running focal front stage, and i am back to a single RF 10. i had brain numbing re audio 10's in a slot ported box, but it was far to heavy. so im slimming it all back down. |
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09-11-2010, 10:12 PM
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GLS member
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Midland, MI
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nice work what tools are you using to fabricate with? it might be helpful for me:P thanks
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09-11-2010, 10:16 PM
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AutoCross Alero
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Texas
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a cut off wheel and 4" sanding disk, and time. most of my time was spent with the sanding disk trying to get the proper angle at each end of the aluminum pipe.
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09-11-2010, 10:18 PM
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AutoCross Alero
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Texas
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this is only my first project, i have another one i'm working on for the front and also something in the works for the bottom of the car.
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09-11-2010, 10:23 PM
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2Screwy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 13,238
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whats great about aluminum is you can use a standard wood table saw, and a plunge router with wood bits and pretty much make anything out of aluminum......
The project looks really great and it will be a great asset to your auto-x setup....
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09-11-2010, 10:26 PM
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AutoCross Alero
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kwhauck
whats great about aluminum is you can use a standard wood table saw, and a plunge router with wood bits and pretty much make anything out of aluminum......
The project looks really great and it will be a great asset to your auto-x setup....
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and i can get the aluminum and the welding for FREE! |
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09-12-2010, 12:10 AM
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2Screwy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: South Dakota
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sweet!!! I paid out the butt last time I needed some TIG welding.....
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09-12-2010, 06:53 AM
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Gone
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Lockport Ny
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sounds like jab might have a small group buy going for himself, if he can get free parts, and has the angles/welding right.  |
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09-12-2010, 08:32 AM
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GLS member
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Midland, MI
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he just needs to setup a jig, and then buy a MIG welder... Unless the aluminum is really thin, then I think you need a TIG welder, that's if im thinking correctly. Did I mention I work at a metal fab shop LOL
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09-12-2010, 07:48 PM
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GX Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: albuquerque new mexico
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whered you get the stb??
or did you make that too?
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09-12-2010, 08:54 PM
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GL Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Fowlerville MI
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i don't want to sound like a complete idiot but what is going to be the gain of just adding the cross braces? sorry i don't really know a lot about suspension and bracing
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