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blu808 · 11-22-2004, 11:06 PM

well its only a track car, so im not too concerned about it. We removed an excess amount of material because it is super easy to change the suspension settings at the track. As for rigidity. My dad is a structural engineer, we put the front frame area onto autocad, and with these points braced it showed almost 170% increase in stiffness from lateral, and longitudinal flex. As for the front bumper support being removed, there is a 1.5" od .0825" thickness piece of tubing in front of the radiator, going from frame rail to frame rail.

I will also post a pic of the fender bracing, and seam welding. after these few. Keep in mind the car is not finished, and it will be nice and clean when it is.

[IMG]http://www.akarimotorsports.com/images/IMG_0911.JPG[IMG]

blu808 · 11-22-2004, 11:11 PM

well its only a track car, so im not too concerned about it. We removed an excess amount of material because it is super easy to change the suspension settings at the track. As for rigidity. My dad is a structural engineer, we put the front frame area onto autocad, and with these points braced it showed almost 170% increase in stiffness from lateral, and longitudinal flex. As for the front bumper support being removed, there is a 1.5" od .0825" thickness piece of tubing in front of the radiator, going from frame rail to frame rail.

I will also post a pic of the fender bracing, and seam welding. after these few. Keep in mind the car is not finished, and it will be nice and clean when it is.

The Riot Hero · 11-23-2004, 02:49 AM

looks goo d man, thats VERY similar to what im doing, hit me up on AIM or something, id like to shoot some ideas by you.

wootwoot · 11-23-2004, 10:06 AM

how come my dad cant be a structural engineer = (

old_s13 · 11-23-2004, 11:02 AM

"My dad is a structural engineer, we put the front frame area onto autocad blah blah"

yeah well, my dad is takumi's dad..

beat that.

inertia · 11-23-2004, 11:20 AM

Yo luke, great to hear that you got out of those charges.
Where did you get the Evo wing??? and how much was it????

blu808 · 11-23-2004, 09:44 PM

Thanks.
I got the evo wing off of my evo. So i guess it either cost me 32 grand, or it was free depending on how you look at it.

Ian · 11-23-2004, 09:50 PM

hey luke, just wondering but how exact are those structural braces? and i missed it if you answered before, but how will those engine bay braces effect the front end in a crash?

blu808 · 11-24-2004, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mainevent212

hey luke, just wondering but how exact are those structural braces? and i missed it if you answered before, but how will those engine bay braces effect the front end in a crash?

Im not too sure what you are refering to by how exact. They are very even on both sides though.

I would really think this would help out alot in a crash, due to the fact that the whole chassis is tied to these tubes, The only detriment would be from not having the stock bumper support in place.

Id- · 11-24-2004, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by wootwoot

your not allowed to say get ur dun, your not from the south.

IF you wanna get literal, neither are you

You're from florida, not even close to being "the south"
the south is all of alabama, mississippi, louisiana, arkansas, texas and southern georgia... florida is not included; its more of a eastern california; cept maybe the far northern parts of it on the georgia and alabama southern borders... being from the south doesnt mean you like nascar or are a racist either... thats getting a little too specific... maybe 30 years ago?

hehe... I laughed once when this guy from Miami said he was from the south... rofl

Var · 11-24-2004, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by blu808

Im not too sure what you are refering to by how exact. They are very even on both sides though.

I would really think this would help out alot in a crash, due to the fact that the whole chassis is tied to these tubes, The only detriment would be from not having the stock bumper support in place.

there is less of a crumple zone now, because the front end is a lot stronger than stock.

bobafett · 11-24-2004, 05:41 PM

sweet car, im jealous.

we do have the same air compressor though, so maybe theres hope for my car

jk

id like to see some vids of this car in action!!!

blu808 · 11-24-2004, 06:36 PM

rsp13sh has some vids. Maybe he can post them up.

11-22-2004, 11:06 PM	#31
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 42 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	well its only a track car, so im not too concerned about it. We removed an excess amount of material because it is super easy to change the suspension settings at the track. As for rigidity. My dad is a structural engineer, we put the front frame area onto autocad, and with these points braced it showed almost 170% increase in stiffness from lateral, and longitudinal flex. As for the front bumper support being removed, there is a 1.5" od .0825" thickness piece of tubing in front of the radiator, going from frame rail to frame rail. I will also post a pic of the fender bracing, and seam welding. after these few. Keep in mind the car is not finished, and it will be nice and clean when it is. [IMG]http://www.akarimotorsports.com/images/IMG_0911.JPG[IMG] __________________

11-22-2004, 11:11 PM	#32
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 42 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	well its only a track car, so im not too concerned about it. We removed an excess amount of material because it is super easy to change the suspension settings at the track. As for rigidity. My dad is a structural engineer, we put the front frame area onto autocad, and with these points braced it showed almost 170% increase in stiffness from lateral, and longitudinal flex. As for the front bumper support being removed, there is a 1.5" od .0825" thickness piece of tubing in front of the radiator, going from frame rail to frame rail. I will also post a pic of the fender bracing, and seam welding. after these few. Keep in mind the car is not finished, and it will be nice and clean when it is. __________________

11-23-2004, 09:44 PM	#37
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 42 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Thanks. I got the evo wing off of my evo. So i guess it either cost me 32 grand, or it was free depending on how you look at it. __________________

11-24-2004, 06:36 PM	#43
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 42 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	rsp13sh has some vids. Maybe he can post them up. __________________

11-23-2004, 02:49 AM	#33
The Riot Hero Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: shelby twp. MI Age: 41 Posts: 428 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	looks goo d man, thats VERY similar to what im doing, hit me up on AIM or something, id like to shoot some ideas by you.

11-23-2004, 10:06 AM	#34
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 39 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how come my dad cant be a structural engineer = (

11-23-2004, 11:02 AM	#35
old_s13 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 2,824 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	"My dad is a structural engineer, we put the front frame area onto autocad blah blah" yeah well, my dad is takumi's dad.. beat that.

11-23-2004, 11:20 AM	#36
inertia Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philly Age: 40 Posts: 75 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yo luke, great to hear that you got out of those charges. Where did you get the Evo wing??? and how much was it????

11-23-2004, 09:50 PM	#38
Ian Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: i'm gonna get INSIDE your face Age: 38 Posts: 3,658 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey luke, just wondering but how exact are those structural braces? and i missed it if you answered before, but how will those engine bay braces effect the front end in a crash?

11-24-2004, 05:41 PM	#42
bobafett Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sweet car, im jealous. we do have the same air compressor though, so maybe theres hope for my car jk id like to see some vids of this car in action!!!