Got bored at work today....

CA180 · Post by **CA180** » Fri May 11, 2007 11:51 pm

Yeah racer... That be them. I just looked at how they installed it and mocked it up with spare steel.

As the goofball Veedub driver said, Yay for geometry..

Anyhow...\\

I just ran a good bead across ever joint that i could. If you know how to weld, you should know (but for those that dont) use caution when welding on one area for too long. The heat can warp the brace shape, and effect final fit and product.

Post by **racer12306** » Fri May 11, 2007 11:54 pm

is that 1" bar?

CA180 · Post by **CA180** » Fri May 11, 2007 11:57 pm

Yeah, I think.... I'll recheck it tomorrow. Pretty sure it is.

Post by **racer12306** » Sat May 12, 2007 12:44 am

so it looks to me like i would need:

about 6' or 8' of box tubing
1"-1.5" wide flat stock
bolts of appropriate length
drill to open up the back holes

sound about right?

CA180 · Post by **CA180** » Sat May 12, 2007 12:55 am

dont forget the welder.

But yeah, thats about right.

Its really not that hard to MIG together. Just not as pretty as TIG.

Goodluck racer...PM me if you have any other ?'s

Post by **racer12306** » Sat May 12, 2007 1:01 am

ill probably mig it together, might tig it because our mig welder is a little on the wimpy side.

im just better at mig than tig. never really practiced it as much.

i also think im going to make a skid plate, either out of lexan or steel depending on whats available. so mine will probably have a couple extra pieces of the 1" wide flat stock for places to mount the skid plate.

thanks for the help.

CA180 · Post by **CA180** » Sat May 12, 2007 1:08 am

I also want to state (because i've read you question the effects of a skid and cooling) I wouldnt worry to much about it changing the way your car cools. Unless you completely cover the underside of you car (like i plan to do) where the air escapes from the rad, then you should be fine.

I would stay away from lexan for the skid though. I would pick up a couple pieces of 3" by 3/8"... YOu prolly could off road with that son of a bitch!

Post by **racer12306** » Sat May 12, 2007 1:13 am

im not looking for anything that strong.

i was thinking of keeping stuff from kicking up in there.

i was thinking lexan because its pretty light and it seems fairly inexpensive compared to steel.

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Sat May 12, 2007 4:25 am

racer12306 wrote:im not looking for anything that strong.

i was thinking of keeping stuff from kicking up in there.

i was thinking lexan because its pretty light and it seems fairly inexpensive compared to steel.

frank... if you make one of these..... make a twofer and send the 2nd to me

CA180 · Post by **CA180** » Sat May 12, 2007 10:45 pm

^ what a bumb

Post by **racer12306** » Sat May 12, 2007 11:54 pm

i know, he was trying to get me to send him air horns that i never actually bought.

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Sun May 13, 2007 6:50 am

air horns??

scneonchic · Post by **scneonchic** » Mon May 14, 2007 6:29 pm

CA180: volvo ftw in your avatar

CA180 · Post by **CA180** » Mon May 14, 2007 10:03 pm

GOOD EYES!!! lol

i never noticed it!

01rtgurl · Post by **01rtgurl** » Wed May 16, 2007 10:30 pm

CA180 wrote:Only problem i foresee is that if i make one and send it to someone and they have damage to the lower radiator support, then it wouldn't fit.

This would def. be an issue. I bought Nemo's traction kit and never got to put it on because I need to MAKE it fit my car . Multiple curb excursions ftl.

racer12306 wrote:im not looking for anything that strong.

i was thinking of keeping stuff from kicking up in there.

i was thinking lexan because its pretty light and it seems fairly inexpensive compared to steel.

Look up moderately thin (.125" - .25"?) ABS sheets on the web. Flexible and not too much $$.