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Martino · 03-02-2015, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by connors13

still need to make headlight, fender, intercooler and radiator brackets and front bash bar. but here is my set up. core support is fully removable via 2 bolts recessed into the bottom of the tube so you can't see them

I love the simplicity of your setup. Well done!

EnemyS15 · 03-04-2015, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by connors13

still need to make headlight, fender, intercooler and radiator brackets and front bash bar. but here is my set up. core support is fully removable via 2 bolts recessed into the bottom of the tube so you can't see them

So i msg'd connor already on this.

Anyone with an s14 able to replicate this exact set up? Tampa fab shops arent really on my good side and would rather have someone do the setup and ill i have to do is get it sent and welded on.

Anyone up to do this, pls msg me. Im rdy to get this done asap.

killer240 · 03-06-2015, 03:59 AM

For you guys who paid to get their tube done. How much did it cost? I'm looking to get mine done and I got quoted $800 and $150 for the bash bar.

scottie · 03-06-2015, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer240

For you guys who paid to get their tube done. How much did it cost? I'm looking to get mine done and I got quoted $800 and $150 for the bash bar.

To me that price seems a little high. I would think $500-$700 depending on the complexity. If you have a S13 with the flip-ups it will mean more fab to make sure everything lines up and the headlights, motors, etc.. all have proper clearance. For $800 it better have new metal fender wells and tie back to the firewall.

95_S14 · 03-06-2015, 09:49 AM

Are 500whp Ka pro am setup

V mount can hold 400+ lbs and a jump lol

STEEZxIT · 03-06-2015, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95_S14

Are 500whp Ka pro am setup

V mount can hold 400+ lbs and a jump lol

the tube front end was stronger than the motor LOL

i hope his luck turns.

Martino · 03-06-2015, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottie

To me that price seems a little high. I would think $500-$700 depending on the complexity. If you have a S13 with the flip-ups it will mean more fab to make sure everything lines up and the headlights, motors, etc.. all have proper clearance. For $800 it better have new metal fender wells and tie back to the firewall.

That price is not high at all. I think that to be on the low side actually.
A regular FABRICATION shop rate goes around $100/hr give or take.

Something like Connors for instance isn't going to take a simple 8 hours.

240Shwag · 03-06-2015, 12:59 PM

I just painted mine yesterday. Its very light. It will probably get smushed this year.
Everything is easier because everything is square. There is a tube that runs across the front to mount everything to. It bolts on for easy engine removal.

ditchs14 · 03-09-2015, 01:18 PM

wait........huh...

GabeS14 · 03-13-2015, 12:58 PM

interesting to see a square tubing setup.

ehhhregartless · 03-21-2015, 11:28 AM

EnemyS15 · 04-07-2015, 10:40 PM

I posted it in my build thread, but figured I could contribute in this thread since I got it done. It was modeled from Connor's setup. Slight modification to the tubes, having them angled a bit and having the radiator bar facing forward, rather than arched above. No tabs or brackets have been made yet. Waiting for a kit to fab them. All in all, I am overly pleased by the final product.

Martino · 04-13-2015, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240Shwag

I just painted mine yesterday. Its very light. It will probably get smushed this year.
Everything is easier because everything is square. There is a tube that runs across the front to mount everything to. It bolts on for easy engine removal.

That...looks...horrible

240Shwag · 04-13-2015, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martino

That...looks...horrible

Thanks man. Who cares?

Quote:

Originally Posted by GabeS14

interesting to see a square tubing setup.

Everyone seems to hate it. I have a tubing bender. I work at a metal supply house.
I could of made the same tube front everyone else makes, but I wanted to make something different.
Who knows, maybe I'll change it again before I paint the rest of the car.

ditchs14 · 04-14-2015, 08:45 AM

not trying to sound like i know it all... but im sure people choose regular tubular piping over square piping not because it LOOKS better...

scottie · 04-15-2015, 09:06 AM

Here is one recently completed at a local shop. Pretty impressive for hand tools and 115v welder.

Martino · 04-15-2015, 12:00 PM

^ Looks like everything lines up pretty well too!

matts13vert · 04-16-2015, 09:47 PM

Simple tube front end.

EnemyS15 · 04-16-2015, 10:04 PM

pipe dreams!?

Smitty64life · 04-22-2015, 02:41 PM

holy cow that's crazy

Smitty64life · 04-22-2015, 02:42 PM

simple but works

Smitty64life · 04-22-2015, 02:43 PM

seems over the top but does it purpose

Smitty64life · 04-22-2015, 02:44 PM

that's all you need

Smitty64life · 04-22-2015, 02:44 PM

protects all the important stuff

deolio · 06-07-2015, 02:06 PM

not a fan of tube fronts, but it had to be done. came out much better than i expected.

KAT-PWR · 06-07-2015, 04:13 PM

That's dope my friend

ehhhregartless · 09-07-2015, 04:21 PM

ehhhregartless · 10-25-2015, 09:03 PM

Badboyz31 · 10-28-2015, 09:25 PM

The most of it, I still have to add a little more to the bash bar but its getting there.

NJs13_1993 · 01-28-2016, 11:21 AM

Just finished up mine. I still need to make headlight brackets and a bash bar bust otherwise it just needs paint

03-06-2015, 03:59 AM	#93
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03-06-2015, 09:49 AM	#95
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04-07-2015, 10:40 PM	#102
EnemyS15 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,677 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	I posted it in my build thread, but figured I could contribute in this thread since I got it done. It was modeled from Connor's setup. Slight modification to the tubes, having them angled a bit and having the radiator bar facing forward, rather than arched above. No tabs or brackets have been made yet. Waiting for a kit to fab them. All in all, I am overly pleased by the final product. __________________ Check out my build thread! http://zilvia.net/f/builds-builds-on...rhd-build.html

03-06-2015, 12:59 PM	#98
240Shwag Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lakewood, NJ Posts: 258 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I just painted mine yesterday. Its very light. It will probably get smushed this year. Everything is easier because everything is square. There is a tube that runs across the front to mount everything to. It bolts on for easy engine removal.

03-09-2015, 01:18 PM	#99
ditchs14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: seaford de Posts: 475 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	wait........huh...

04-14-2015, 08:45 AM	#105
ditchs14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: seaford de Posts: 475 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	not trying to sound like i know it all... but im sure people choose regular tubular piping over square piping not because it LOOKS better...

04-15-2015, 09:06 AM	#106
scottie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: asluT Posts: 1,287 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Here is one recently completed at a local shop. Pretty impressive for hand tools and 115v welder.

04-15-2015, 12:00 PM	#107
Martino Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	^ Looks like everything lines up pretty well too! __________________ IG: @vsMARTINO

04-16-2015, 09:47 PM	#108
matts13vert Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Beach Age: 29 Posts: 1,202 Trader Rating: (31) Feedback Score: 31 reviews	Simple tube front end. __________________ VISIT OUR NEW SITE! streetfaction.net

04-16-2015, 10:04 PM	#109
EnemyS15 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,677 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	pipe dreams!? __________________ Check out my build thread! http://zilvia.net/f/builds-builds-on...rhd-build.html

04-22-2015, 02:41 PM	#110
Smitty64life Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Phoenix Age: 37 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	holy cow that's crazy

04-22-2015, 02:42 PM	#111
Smitty64life Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Phoenix Age: 37 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	simple but works

04-22-2015, 02:43 PM	#112
Smitty64life Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Phoenix Age: 37 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	seems over the top but does it purpose

04-22-2015, 02:44 PM	#113
Smitty64life Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Phoenix Age: 37 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that's all you need

04-22-2015, 02:44 PM	#114
Smitty64life Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Phoenix Age: 37 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	protects all the important stuff

06-07-2015, 02:06 PM	#115
deolio Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Age: 32 Posts: 4,572 Trader Rating: (13) Rides Gallery: deolio Feedback Score: 13 reviews	not a fan of tube fronts, but it had to be done. came out much better than i expected. __________________

06-07-2015, 04:13 PM	#116
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10-28-2015, 09:25 PM	#119
Badboyz31 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Florida Age: 30 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The most of it, I still have to add a little more to the bash bar but its getting there.

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