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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

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

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Originally Posted by godzillarb

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

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

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Originally Posted by Backintoans13

Am i fucked or can i just weld it and still pop in my SPL Aluminum Spacers???

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

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Originally Posted by WIKID S4TEEN

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

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

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Originally Posted by blueshark123

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??

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Originally Posted by lazysk8er2

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

Ill ask him

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Originally Posted by stinky_180

Your better off with a used subframe

Thinking the same also

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Originally Posted by word sux

junk yard time!!!

Might have to

Quote:

Originally Posted by WIKID S4TEEN

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.

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Originally Posted by satek

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

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Originally Posted by slider2828

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

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Originally Posted by slider2828

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

Backintoans13 · 03-03-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by codyace

Totally agree. Thats 100% fixable by any welder. No need to reinforce it, a strong weld will be fine.

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Originally Posted by usajdm

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

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Originally Posted by shiftdrift

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

03-02-2011, 03:48 PM	#1
Backintoans13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Cruces, NM Age: 42 Posts: 620 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	HELP!!!! Is rear subframe still good???? 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

03-02-2011, 03:52 PM	#2
godzillarb Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Destin, FL Age: 39 Posts: 487 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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. __________________ INTENSE POWER RIPPED ME OFF

03-02-2011, 03:59 PM	#4
godzillarb Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Destin, FL Age: 39 Posts: 487 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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. __________________ INTENSE POWER RIPPED ME OFF

03-02-2011, 06:36 PM	#9
stinky_180 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pale Blue Dot Age: 40 Posts: 2,064 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	Your better off with a used subframe __________________ SoCal RallyX Coverage and MTB Ride Reports WheelsDirty

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WIKID S4TEEN Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SoCal 661 Posts: 887 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	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. __________________ Rock wha U jock and don't talk if U ain't got!!

03-02-2011, 04:24 PM	#6
Backintoans13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Cruces, NM Age: 42 Posts: 620 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Pics on the way!!

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blueshark123 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 5,481 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	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

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word sux Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: earth Age: 63 Posts: 1,138 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	junk yard time!!!

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satek Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver BC Age: 34 Posts: 132 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow, you must have had some sharp ass blades...

03-03-2011, 11:10 AM	#17
slider2828 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 6,040 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	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.... __________________ Turn and Burn!

03-03-2011, 12:10 PM	#19
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	^ditto any competent welder can fix that

03-03-2011, 12:26 PM	#20
usajdm Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: east bay ca. Posts: 458 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cast iron.............. what? Listen to the last 3 comments. Totally fixable..... __________________ What the hell is "BALLER" or "GANGSTER" status, about a 240sx?

03-03-2011, 07:39 PM	#23
blueshark123 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 5,481 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	i actually have done some good racing on it im also ls powered

03-03-2011, 08:17 PM	#24
AdrenalineS14 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Age: 39 Posts: 202 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	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.

03-03-2011, 08:27 PM	#25
shiftdrift Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: indiana Age: 34 Posts: 2,242 Trader Rating: (42) Feedback Score: 42 reviews	if i were you i'd just have it tig welded if you friend can do that, it's stronger and a small bead. __________________ SW Fab