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Backintoans13
03-02-2011, 03:48 PM
Ok i feel like a retard right about now but im in need of some help. I was cutting the inserts out of my rear subframe and came down to the last one...new blade an all, and well......I accidentally cut through the sleeve. Am i fucked or can i just weld it and still pop in my SPL Aluminum Spacers??? If iam then i guess i just blew $100 :doh::doh::doh::doh:
godzillarb
03-02-2011, 03:52 PM
You better have a pro weld it. Cast iron is no joke.

If you want to wing it, make sure to really preheat the area before welding.
Backintoans13
03-02-2011, 03:54 PM
You better have a pro weld it. Cast iron is no joke.

If you want to wing it, make sure to really preheat the area before welding.

I should of mentioned that my buddy is a welder my fault but i CAN still use it right??? I dont want to have to get another one but if i HAVE to then i will :cool:
godzillarb
03-02-2011, 03:59 PM
I think that would depend on how the sleeve looks. Pretty hard to tell you without pictures.

I'd probably have your buddy try to fix it, you've got nothing to lose.
WIKID S4TEEN
03-02-2011, 04:04 PM
Am i fucked or can i just weld it and still pop in my SPL Aluminum Spacers??? :doh::doh::doh::doh:

I think you mean aluminum solid bushings, not spacers???
If you can weld it back, then yeah, no need for a new one.
But pictures would help.
Backintoans13
03-02-2011, 04:24 PM
Pics on the way!!
Backintoans13
03-02-2011, 04:32 PM
I think you mean aluminum solid bushings, not spacers???
If you can weld it back, then yeah, no need for a new one.
But pictures would help.


Yeah bushings!! my fault again lol in a hurry typing...thought i was fucked!
Backintoans13
03-02-2011, 04:36 PM
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p264/driftking180sx/240sx/079.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p264/driftking180sx/240sx/076.jpg
stinky_180
03-02-2011, 06:36 PM
Your better off with a used subframe
lazysk8er2
03-02-2011, 06:45 PM
weld it back and reinforce it...if your friend is a welder hell know
blueshark123
03-02-2011, 06:48 PM
if u can weld it do it i had mine rewelded as well but i didnt cut all the way through it. I have had no problem in 3 yrs
word sux
03-02-2011, 06:51 PM
junk yard time!!!
WIKID S4TEEN
03-02-2011, 07:23 PM
I showed it to one of the welders here (I work in a metal shop).
He said, is your life worth $100?
It's possible to weld but hard to say if it will hold.
ericcastro
03-02-2011, 07:33 PM
LMAO!!

no useful info here,
just wanted to laugh at that, lol

I have fucked up and knicked shit with blades and grinders plenty, but that one is pretty good, lol

sorry bro, shit sucks ;)
satek
03-02-2011, 07:50 PM
Wow, you must have had some sharp ass blades...
Backintoans13
03-03-2011, 11:01 AM
if u can weld it do it i had mine rewelded as well but i didnt cut all the way through it. I have had no problem in 3 yrs

You track your car at all or is it just a DD??

weld it back and reinforce it...if your friend is a welder hell know

Ill ask him :cool:


Your better off with a used subframe

Thinking the same also :-/


junk yard time!!!

Might have to :-/



I showed it to one of the welders here (I work in a metal shop).
He said, is your life worth $100?
It's possible to weld but hard to say if it will hold.

Was thinking the same, dont know how long it would hold.



Wow, you must have had some sharp ass blades...

Was a brand new one lol
slider2828
03-03-2011, 11:10 AM
Hahahah cast iron? WTF? That shit is NOT cast iron LOL.....

Put the ALU Subframe risers in there.... Weld it shut.... then Weld a re-enforcement plate.... Should have been more careful... sounds like you were rushing it....
codyace
03-03-2011, 11:40 AM
Hahahah cast iron? WTF? That shit is NOT cast iron LOL.....

Put the ALU Subframe risers in there.... Weld it shut.... then Weld a re-enforcement plate.... Should have been more careful... sounds like you were rushing it....

Totally agree. Thats 100% fixable by any welder. No need to reinforce it, a strong weld will be fine.
ManoNegra
03-03-2011, 12:10 PM
^ditto
any competent welder can fix that
usajdm
03-03-2011, 12:26 PM
Cast iron.............. what?
Listen to the last 3 comments.
Totally fixable.....
Backintoans13
03-03-2011, 02:49 PM
Hahahah cast iron? WTF? That shit is NOT cast iron LOL.....

Put the ALU Subframe risers in there.... Weld it shut.... then Weld a re-enforcement plate.... Should have been more careful... sounds like you were rushing it....

Honestly i wasnt in a hurry till the last one lol but after i put the new blade in i really couldnt see under some rubber that wasnt completely off and before i knew i was cutting air lol believe me i felt like a jack ass cuz i KNEW to be careful. The other 3 came out cherry though :cool:
Backintoans13
03-03-2011, 02:51 PM
Totally agree. Thats 100% fixable by any welder. No need to reinforce it, a strong weld will be fine.



Cast iron.............. what?
Listen to the last 3 comments.
Totally fixable.....

Yeah my buddy is a pretty damn good welder, he did my cage in my other S13 so i know he can do it just wanted to make sure that i could and not worry bout it. Thanks fellas!!!!
blueshark123
03-03-2011, 07:39 PM
i actually have done some good racing on it im also ls powered
AdrenalineS14
03-03-2011, 08:17 PM
OOCH man! i would just weld the cut then reinforce it by welding a plate over it to be on the safe side just my 2 cents.
shiftdrift
03-03-2011, 08:27 PM
if i were you i'd just have it tig welded if you friend can do that, it's stronger and a small bead.
Backintoans13
03-04-2011, 07:36 AM
if i were you i'd just have it tig welded if you friend can do that, it's stronger and a small bead.

Yeah talked to him last night he recommended tig welding also, thanks for the tip :cool: