subframe project
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subframe project
so deleted my first post on this thread since i completely restarted. this is where im currently at today 6/13/08. onloy have about 4 more pieces to cut, notch, and weld on. then its time to make the jig so i can just make everything on a table to see if it fits and not have to crawl under a car on jackstands back and forth to check fitment. and also not tack weld the tubing together under the car. see here she is in her almost completed glory.
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im going to redo it in 1" though. i was trying to finish the 2nd half of it that connects to that piece but extends back more like the stock subframe but with more bracing for the lateral forces. but i want it as high up as possible and with the 1.25" i dont have the clearence i need. Monday picking up some more chromoly should be done mid-end of the week and then i'll bring it by once its all done. Hows everything at the shop?
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im going to redo it in 1" though. i was trying to finish the 2nd half of it that connects to that piece but extends back more like the stock subframe but with more bracing for the lateral forces. but i want it as high up as possible and with the 1.25" i dont have the clearence i need. Monday picking up some more chromoly should be done mid-end of the week and then i'll bring it by once its all done. Hows everything at the shop?
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I hear ya! was working on it this morning but had to stop it was so hot. Probably do all my work at night now, was in the garage till 1am welding up some stuff. Now i get to go valet in 100 degree heat tonight YAY
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heres some updated pics from today. went on a ride early today and when i got back jacked the car up and started back on the subframe. here is where im at so far. i just need to connect the front and rear sections which im not sure how i want to do yet. then i also need to add 1 more piece on each side to extend the rear section, and then add some bracing for rigidity.
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so paul here she is. pretty much all done except for attaching the sheet of almuminum i got for a splashguard. what do ya think?
i also have a guy dropping his forester off for one tomorrow, so i'll have a jig for a forester subframe when im done.
i also have a guy dropping his forester off for one tomorrow, so i'll have a jig for a forester subframe when im done.
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i have since extended the diagonal bracing into the middle section. looks a lot better. im currently making one for a forester right now as well, since there is nothing offered for them currently. should be done mid week. im also going to make a new one for my sti with a few changes i'd like to make. as far as testing, im also making one for a guy in the bay area who has a time attack track car.
heres a pic of the start of the forester subframe. will have up dates of my subframe and the forester subframe tomorrow
heres a pic of the start of the forester subframe. will have up dates of my subframe and the forester subframe tomorrow
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Wow, that's some serious business...
Noticed any improvement in how the car drives after the install?
Any chance you'd be willing to build one up for a GC-chassis for a little commission and some help?
Noticed any improvement in how the car drives after the install?
Any chance you'd be willing to build one up for a GC-chassis for a little commission and some help?