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rappadan · 01-17-2009, 07:09 PM

tight tight fitting cage lee!

YEahhh my miata!

sidewayz240 · 01-18-2009, 02:12 PM

Got my strut bar somewhat done finally after being distracted by a bunch of other projects. I'm still going to triangulate it when my other non-ABS S13 comes out from winter storage, this is just on my winter beater. ABS unit gets in the way so i cant get it mocked up yet.

Some of the welds are sloppy, I know.

Edit, also made this up a while back for shits and giggles, might paint the gauge ring to make it look more factory.

GSXRJJordan · 01-18-2009, 02:33 PM

I've been wanting to make my own strut tower bar for a long time. What'd ya use for the "over-engine" part? Just bent hollow tubing?

sidewayz240 · 01-18-2009, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSXRJJordan

I've been wanting to make my own strut tower bar for a long time. What'd ya use for the "over-engine" part? Just bent hollow tubing?

Yea, I forget the dimensions of the bar but it was fairly thick walled. I slotted, bent and re-welded it to get the bends

GSXRJJordan · 01-18-2009, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidewayz240

Yea, I forget the dimensions of the bar but it was fairly thick walled. I slotted, bent and re-welded it to get the bends

Frikken cool, man, looks great.

rcdragger81 · 01-19-2009, 11:48 AM

anyone wanna build me a cage?

Dee · 01-19-2009, 03:11 PM

wow, I love this thread some very talented folks out there. Subscribed for inspiration

blu808 · 01-19-2009, 04:28 PM

I will build anyone a cage. Pm me if your interested.

*slider2828* · 01-19-2009, 04:46 PM

How about my Valve cover!!! Not Really Fabbing, but man Working like a charm... Beat the crap outta the car at the track really pushing it.... Should have taken picture of passing GT3's and a bunch of loser ass S2K CR's.....

Not a drop of Oil.... Should we do both sides Luke?

blu808 · 01-19-2009, 07:23 PM

Well it seems like we have fixed the crankcase breathing issue that high hp sr20s have. It wouldn't hurt to have an additional breather though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by slider2828

How about my Valve cover!!! Not Really Fabbing, but man Working like a charm... Beat the crap outta the car at the track really pushing it.... Should have taken picture of passing GT3's and a bunch of loser ass S2K CR's.....

Not a drop of Oil.... Should we do both sides Luke?

Monooxide · 01-20-2009, 06:00 AM

Pictures of valve cover?

sidewayz240 · 01-20-2009, 03:07 PM

Managed to get some work done today

Boxed in a couple spot on my subframe. Any other weak spots on an S13 subframe that need attention?

I have to include the infamous "Burning bushing" pic, lol

And made up a couple Jigs to make ajustable toe and traction rods.

-***JOKER***- · 01-20-2009, 03:24 PM

there was guide on welding somewhere here cant find it...it was showing the chasis prep and cage building with tips and and teaching welding...anyone got the link?

gsracer · 01-20-2009, 06:38 PM

nice job on the subframe , i did the same way back when

primed and painted with 3 coats of base 4 coats of clear

sidewayz240 · 01-20-2009, 07:01 PM

Are those the only two spots you braced too? Their the only spots I could imagine flexing.

Looks like it turned out awsome being painted. How has the paint stood up to chips and debris? Or have you been too busy with paint to even drive it (awsome work btw), lol? I'm gunna get it blasted and powercoated soon.

gsracer · 01-20-2009, 07:14 PM

Yea, those are the only two spots, I imagined the movement of the suspension and thought those would be the most highly loaded under a lateral load.

As for rock chips believe it or not after so many years it still is looking like new, ive gone off track in to the gravel and rocks a bunch of times too.

d r i f t swift · 01-20-2009, 11:08 PM

so ive been wanting a rollcage/ bar for a while.. and since i do have access to a welder i thought about maybe fabbing one up myself. ive been looking at cheap manual benders would something like this work?

Model 3 tubing bender by JD2

blu808 · 01-21-2009, 12:03 AM

Dude. Thats not considered a cheap bender. That is the industry standard, and the exact one that I use at my shop. It works very well, and you can upgrade it later to hydro if you want.

Got mine in Sacramento at KCKM motorsports

Luke

d r i f t swift · 01-21-2009, 12:11 AM

lol ok maybe not cheap i should have said not crappy.. but if im going to do this i guess i should try to do it right. and cool to know that someone has had experience with it. and if youre using it it must be sweet. thanks again luke.

blu808 · 01-21-2009, 12:48 AM

Here's some sweet cage work I did the other day.

S14 cat hump delete.

S14 hoop.

Mig welding some plates and boxes down. God I hate mig. I usually tig everything.

Halo.

Front a pillar tubes through dash.

Double boxed mounts all around.

Offset X door bars= easy to get in and out of car.

Some tig fun.

Sound deadening tips.

1.Get dry ice pellets.

2.Let sit and freeze 12-15 mins.

3.Hit with hammer.
5. Remove huge pieces.

6. take any left over dry ice and dump it in the toilet.

Andrew Bohan · 01-21-2009, 12:54 AM

lol

dude

we need more fun times like that

cc4usmc · 01-21-2009, 12:56 AM

FUCK i want to know how to build shit like that.

GSXRJJordan · 01-21-2009, 01:14 AM

Luke ~ excellent fuckin work man, as always!!! Dimple die plates look incredible, double boxed main hoop? WIN. Offset X bars? Mega win...

You're a sexy bitch.

Sti_Guy · 01-21-2009, 01:19 AM

that cage is insane..............

Monooxide · 01-21-2009, 05:04 AM

Beautiful cage, tucking a cage is key to me.

240sxaddict · 01-21-2009, 12:05 PM

Same exact bender I use for my cages also.

mondojackal · 01-21-2009, 10:29 PM

soo..

i just sat and read all 41 pages, and i must say that this is, without a doubt, the BEST thread on Zilvia. hands down..phenomenal job, gentlemen. i'm literally astounded at the quality of work on here. and there i was, thinking everyone on Zilvia was a complete ass..lol

well done. you guys have made me seriously want some cage action going on in my car. (and AN lines in my engine bay running to my custom-made catch can, which is mounted to my inner fender tubs. both of which are accented by my custom front strut bar complete with BMC stopper.)

for real. well done. this thread makes me excited. subscribed!

onepuff · 01-21-2009, 10:34 PM

pics please

blu808 · 01-21-2009, 10:53 PM

Thanks everyone. Here is how the S14 cage and stuff turned out. A formula D legal car, with working Heater, stock cluster, power windows, stereo, etc.

We were able to do this cage without removing the windshield. That is why the gusset is 1 sided.

We built the whole car in 4 days. Including the cage, suspension, engine, ect.

GSXRJJordan · 01-21-2009, 11:38 PM

^^^ So sexy. Ls1, of course lol. Cage placement and execution is top notch.

01-18-2009, 02:12 PM	#1202
sidewayz240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto Age: 31 Posts: 327 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Got my strut bar somewhat done finally after being distracted by a bunch of other projects. I'm still going to triangulate it when my other non-ABS S13 comes out from winter storage, this is just on my winter beater. ABS unit gets in the way so i cant get it mocked up yet. Some of the welds are sloppy, I know. Edit, also made this up a while back for shits and giggles, might paint the gauge ring to make it look more factory. __________________ -Trevor

01-18-2009, 02:33 PM	#1203
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: << 626 >> Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I've been wanting to make my own strut tower bar for a long time. What'd ya use for the "over-engine" part? Just bent hollow tubing? __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

01-19-2009, 03:11 PM	#1207
Dee Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Banning, california Cool Points: -100 Φ Age: 38 Posts: 972 Trader Rating: (21) Rides Gallery: Dee Feedback Score: 21 reviews	wow, I love this thread some very talented folks out there. Subscribed for inspiration __________________ '78 280Z-LSx\|76mm turbo\|1840cam\|8.8 Diff

01-19-2009, 04:28 PM	#1208
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 38 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I will build anyone a cage. Pm me if your interested. __________________

01-19-2009, 04:46 PM	#1209
slider2828 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,824 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	How about my Valve cover!!! Not Really Fabbing, but man Working like a charm... Beat the crap outta the car at the track really pushing it.... Should have taken picture of passing GT3's and a bunch of loser ass S2K CR's..... Not a drop of Oil.... Should we do both sides Luke? __________________ Turn and Burn!

01-17-2009, 07:09 PM	#1201
rappadan Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Herndon,VA!!! Age: 36 Posts: 54 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	tight tight fitting cage lee! YEahhh my miata!

01-19-2009, 11:48 AM	#1206
rcdragger81 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: so cal Age: 40 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	anyone wanna build me a cage?

01-20-2009, 06:00 AM	#1211
Monooxide Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Farmington/Flint, MI Age: 33 Posts: 675 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Pictures of valve cover?

01-20-2009, 03:07 PM	#1212
sidewayz240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto Age: 31 Posts: 327 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Managed to get some work done today Boxed in a couple spot on my subframe. Any other weak spots on an S13 subframe that need attention? I have to include the infamous "Burning bushing" pic, lol And made up a couple Jigs to make ajustable toe and traction rods. __________________ -Trevor

01-20-2009, 03:24 PM	#1213
-*JOKER*- Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: petrol station Age: 37 Posts: 100 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	there was guide on welding somewhere here cant find it...it was showing the chasis prep and cage building with tips and and teaching welding...anyone got the link?

01-20-2009, 06:38 PM	#1214
gsracer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami Age: 37 Posts: 1,579 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	nice job on the subframe , i did the same way back when primed and painted with 3 coats of base 4 coats of clear __________________ ANTI-STRETCH NAZI Vortech Supercharged Vh45de S14 V8nissans.com

01-20-2009, 07:01 PM	#1215
sidewayz240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto Age: 31 Posts: 327 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Are those the only two spots you braced too? Their the only spots I could imagine flexing. Looks like it turned out awsome being painted. How has the paint stood up to chips and debris? Or have you been too busy with paint to even drive it (awsome work btw), lol? I'm gunna get it blasted and powercoated soon. __________________ -Trevor

01-20-2009, 07:14 PM	#1216
gsracer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami Age: 37 Posts: 1,579 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Yea, those are the only two spots, I imagined the movement of the suspension and thought those would be the most highly loaded under a lateral load. As for rock chips believe it or not after so many years it still is looking like new, ive gone off track in to the gravel and rocks a bunch of times too. __________________ ANTI-STRETCH NAZI Vortech Supercharged Vh45de S14 V8nissans.com

01-20-2009, 11:08 PM	#1217
d r i f t swift Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: macramento Posts: 380 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so ive been wanting a rollcage/ bar for a while.. and since i do have access to a welder i thought about maybe fabbing one up myself. ive been looking at cheap manual benders would something like this work? Model 3 tubing bender by JD2 __________________ rip bobby.. you will be missed..

01-21-2009, 12:03 AM	#1218
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 38 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Dude. Thats not considered a cheap bender. That is the industry standard, and the exact one that I use at my shop. It works very well, and you can upgrade it later to hydro if you want. Got mine in Sacramento at KCKM motorsports Luke __________________

01-21-2009, 12:11 AM	#1219
d r i f t swift Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: macramento Posts: 380 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lol ok maybe not cheap i should have said not crappy.. but if im going to do this i guess i should try to do it right. and cool to know that someone has had experience with it. and if youre using it it must be sweet. thanks again luke. __________________ rip bobby.. you will be missed..

01-21-2009, 12:48 AM	#1220
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 38 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Here's some sweet cage work I did the other day. S14 cat hump delete. S14 hoop. Mig welding some plates and boxes down. God I hate mig. I usually tig everything. Halo. Front a pillar tubes through dash. Double boxed mounts all around. Offset X door bars= easy to get in and out of car. Some tig fun. Sound deadening tips. 1.Get dry ice pellets. 2.Let sit and freeze 12-15 mins. 3.Hit with hammer. 5. Remove huge pieces. 6. take any left over dry ice and dump it in the toilet. __________________

01-21-2009, 12:54 AM	#1221
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Location: Location Posts: 8,330 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	lol dude we need more fun times like that

01-21-2009, 12:56 AM	#1222
cc4usmc Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Formerly Elk Grove/the916/95758/NorCal - Now teh 970 Posts: 4,359 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: cc4usmc Feedback Score: 19 reviews	FUCK i want to know how to build shit like that.

01-21-2009, 01:14 AM	#1223
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: << 626 >> Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Luke ~ excellent fuckin work man, as always!!! Dimple die plates look incredible, double boxed main hoop? WIN. Offset X bars? Mega win... You're a sexy bitch. __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

01-21-2009, 01:19 AM	#1224
Sti_Guy BANNED Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 33 Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that cage is insane..............

01-21-2009, 05:04 AM	#1225
Monooxide Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Farmington/Flint, MI Age: 33 Posts: 675 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Beautiful cage, tucking a cage is key to me.

01-21-2009, 12:05 PM	#1226
240sxaddict Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MD Age: 35 Posts: 89 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Same exact bender I use for my cages also.

01-21-2009, 10:29 PM	#1227
mondojackal Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FL Posts: 165 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	soo.. i just sat and read all 41 pages, and i must say that this is, without a doubt, the BEST thread on Zilvia. hands down..phenomenal job, gentlemen. i'm literally astounded at the quality of work on here. and there i was, thinking everyone on Zilvia was a complete ass..lol well done. you guys have made me seriously want some cage action going on in my car. (and AN lines in my engine bay running to my custom-made catch can, which is mounted to my inner fender tubs. both of which are accented by my custom front strut bar complete with BMC stopper.) for real. well done. this thread makes me excited. subscribed! __________________

01-21-2009, 10:34 PM	#1228
onepuff Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ohio Age: 42 Posts: 290 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	pics please

01-21-2009, 10:53 PM	#1229
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 38 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Thanks everyone. Here is how the S14 cage and stuff turned out. A formula D legal car, with working Heater, stock cluster, power windows, stereo, etc. We were able to do this cage without removing the windshield. That is why the gusset is 1 sided. We built the whole car in 4 days. Including the cage, suspension, engine, ect. __________________

01-21-2009, 11:38 PM	#1230
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: << 626 >> Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	^^^ So sexy. Ls1, of course lol. Cage placement and execution is top notch. __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

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