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S13.75DET · 07-23-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by s14unimog

Not my choice of design but it seems pretty clear to me why...

yeah i mean i had a limited amount of scrap metal to use so i couldn't make the tubs extremely big. I did gain some clearance +1, it was free +2, and it works +3.

like i said, i wish i had used trailer fenders, but im an impatient son of bitch and i just wanted to work on something.

GSXRJJordan · 07-23-2011, 01:06 PM

You certainly did not gain much clearance. If you're going to the trouble of making tubs, at least plan for large tires and big angle...

S13.75DET · 07-23-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GSXRJJordan

You certainly did not gain much clearance. If you're going to the trouble of making tubs, at least plan for large tires and big angle...

i have 225/45/18's +25 with 5mm spacers, and apexi n1 damper exv with camber plates, and isis tension bars that were on the car during the production, and its going to be a straight line car. AT full steer i have 1" of clearance from the tub, which is better than 1/4" of clearance which is what the stock was.

im not a drifter. i always wreck.

sviellvoicae · 07-23-2011, 05:31 PM

before

after

slidewayz · 07-25-2011, 02:10 AM

Not painted yet but some pics of my 180sx bay still gotta weld up some holes and stuff like that...

Cardboard fab

outlines..

cut out...

first set of tacks before welding in....

Cut front end off...

Fab sides and tray...

Done...

XFuzionX · 07-25-2011, 02:13 AM

i need tubs bad trying to tuck 17's up front

JaredP · 08-08-2011, 11:35 PM

started my tubs, got the pass. side tacked in place today and still got some minor spots to take care of. first thing i've ever fab'd by myself. question though, any tips to welding to the strut tower? welds keep blowing through

cut in pretty hard:

started tacking (can see areas needing improvement)

underneath:

significantly more room:

i did this partially for more room up front, but also because my old wheel wells were pretty mangled, with holes everywhere, this looks much better. just have to touch up those two trouble spots

PerilousActs · 08-09-2011, 05:11 PM

Turn the voltage down.

On the Lincoln 140 I use, the voltage is around C and the wire speed is at just a hair above 2. Works great.

JaredP · 08-09-2011, 07:44 PM

thats what i thought. its not me welding it but its a millermatic 180 and the voltage i think was around 4. i recommended to turn it all down but my buddy didnt listen. i'll tell him again

Johny5 · 08-09-2011, 07:56 PM

wire speed around 2? i always have trouble with balling up if i go below 3 wire speed with argon

nathanong87 · 08-09-2011, 07:58 PM

someone please just use cardboard as their tubs. it doesn't help rigidity of the chassis anyways. and it's like easily replaceable

i'll make some disposable tubs for the s-chassis market

PerilousActs · 08-09-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Johny5

wire speed around 2? i always have trouble with balling up if i go below 3 wire speed with argon

Forgot to mention wire size: 0.025

bb4_96 · 08-10-2011, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JaredP

thats what i thought. its not me welding it but its a millermatic 180 and the voltage i think was around 4. i recommended to turn it all down but my buddy didnt listen. i'll tell him again

try a brass plate on the back of the weld

NismoPlsr · 08-10-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JaredP

started my tubs, got the pass. side tacked in place today and still got some minor spots to take care of. first thing i've ever fab'd by myself. question though, any tips to welding to the strut tower? welds keep blowing through

Make sure all 4 sides of the metal is clean. I mean take the paint, primer, undercoating, seam sealer off with a wire wheel then make sure to wipe any other contaminants off with acetone (not brake clean) before welding. Undercoat and seam sealer like to boil and expand and blow through even from the other side.

clever240sx · 08-10-2011, 10:02 PM

Heres mine:

JaredP · 08-10-2011, 10:16 PM

did you cut all the extra metal out underneath? looks great though, thats what i was goin for originally, now im just gonna have to make something work haha

also, how much room is left from the front of the tub forward to the rad support area?

clever240sx · 08-10-2011, 11:17 PM

Yes, i cut the extra sheet metal underneath that you can see in the pics.
I left at least 4-4.5 inches there, just incase i didnt like the ls1 and i wanted to go sr20 and then id have enough room to cut holes for the ic piping or i guess i could go a different route.lol

JaredP · 08-10-2011, 11:40 PM

very nice. i left 5-6 inches for the same purpose..but not for ic piping. looking to possibly do a cold air setup for my ls2 when i get it

EvoVIII808 · 08-13-2011, 05:25 PM

This is really making me want to do mine. Throw on my 18s, and mod my knuckles, but first 5lug swap.

ezza · 08-13-2011, 06:00 PM

Got mine primered with a friend, iv since guide coated and wet sanded, should be painting tuesday, cant wait!

Marsinosllc · 10-10-2011, 02:16 PM

[/QUOTE]

What fender did you use for this??

s14unimog · 10-10-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ezza

Got mine primered with a friend, iv since guide coated and wet sanded, should be painting tuesday, cant wait!

NICE! Very clean although it doesn't look like you've really gained much.... Why didn't you take them further forward?

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Originally Posted by clever240sx

Heres mine:

Killer job, these came out very nice.

ezza · 10-10-2011, 04:35 PM

thanks man^

I think its the fisheye that makes it look that way (it does look that way)

here it is as of last night:

wanabedrftr · 10-17-2011, 09:05 PM

anyone here attempt this with the motor in the car??

EvoVIII808 · 10-17-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by wanabedrftr

anyone here attempt this with the motor in the car??

Should be able to do it, just easier with the engine out to get the the lower parts.
Could also weld from the inside too, surely be able to do it then.
I may be knocking min out here within the next few weeks.

natin · 10-25-2011, 04:58 PM

Here are some im finishing up at the moment

blueshark123 · 10-25-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by natin

Here are some im finishing up at the moment

WHat are u gonna do with the bmc cmc and to eun ur wiring harness into the car? NIce work but i dont see this as being ideal

natin · 10-25-2011, 05:30 PM

we are running floor mounted pedals. the harness will have a channel built in the frame rail and be totally hiden. as well as brake lines.

doublestitch180 · 10-26-2011, 11:12 PM

this is mine...

@cleaver240sx
Wow our tubs were done almost the same. just different color!

ezza · 10-27-2011, 07:36 AM

very tidy, nice!

any shots of inside the arch?

07-23-2011, 01:06 PM	#152
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	You certainly did not gain much clearance. If you're going to the trouble of making tubs, at least plan for large tires and big angle... __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

07-25-2011, 02:10 AM	#155
slidewayz Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tn..Murfreesboro Age: 41 Posts: 55 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Not painted yet but some pics of my 180sx bay still gotta weld up some holes and stuff like that... Cardboard fab outlines.. cut out... first set of tacks before welding in.... Cut front end off... Fab sides and tray... Done... __________________ REAL 180SX.1970 NOVA SS.2JZ S13.VIPish Y33 AND IM BLACK NO DONKS HERE!!!

07-25-2011, 02:13 AM	#156
XFuzionX Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bothell Posts: 228 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i need tubs bad trying to tuck 17's up front __________________ http://st4tus.blogspot.com/ http://waytooclasssy.tumblr.com/ Looking for an s14 BN kit prefer real but still will buy if its not also looking for 18" 19" advan model 5, ssr agle, minevras, kranze lxz

08-09-2011, 05:11 PM	#158
PerilousActs Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walton, Kentucky Age: 33 Posts: 545 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Turn the voltage down. On the Lincoln 140 I use, the voltage is around C and the wire speed is at just a hair above 2. Works great. __________________ My Website \| Unfriendly Garage \| Endurance Motorsports \| FitMyWheels - Fitment Calculator

08-09-2011, 07:56 PM	#160
Johny5 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dallas, Tx Age: 39 Posts: 3,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	wire speed around 2? i always have trouble with balling up if i go below 3 wire speed with argon __________________ www.stewartleask.com

07-23-2011, 05:31 PM	#154
sviellvoicae Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Reno Age: 36 Posts: 235 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	before after

08-08-2011, 11:35 PM	#157
JaredP Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Age: 34 Posts: 443 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	started my tubs, got the pass. side tacked in place today and still got some minor spots to take care of. first thing i've ever fab'd by myself. question though, any tips to welding to the strut tower? welds keep blowing through cut in pretty hard: started tacking (can see areas needing improvement) underneath: significantly more room: i did this partially for more room up front, but also because my old wheel wells were pretty mangled, with holes everywhere, this looks much better. just have to touch up those two trouble spots

08-09-2011, 07:44 PM	#159
JaredP Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Age: 34 Posts: 443 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	thats what i thought. its not me welding it but its a millermatic 180 and the voltage i think was around 4. i recommended to turn it all down but my buddy didnt listen. i'll tell him again

08-09-2011, 07:58 PM	#161
nathanong87 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: maryland Age: 36 Posts: 5,182 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	someone please just use cardboard as their tubs. it doesn't help rigidity of the chassis anyways. and it's like easily replaceable i'll make some disposable tubs for the s-chassis market __________________ IG @nathanong87 --- Night ★ Life natelife.tumblr.com

08-10-2011, 10:02 PM	#165
clever240sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 408 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Heres mine:

08-10-2011, 10:16 PM	#166
JaredP Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Age: 34 Posts: 443 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	did you cut all the extra metal out underneath? looks great though, thats what i was goin for originally, now im just gonna have to make something work haha also, how much room is left from the front of the tub forward to the rad support area?

08-10-2011, 11:17 PM	#167
clever240sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 408 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Yes, i cut the extra sheet metal underneath that you can see in the pics. I left at least 4-4.5 inches there, just incase i didnt like the ls1 and i wanted to go sr20 and then id have enough room to cut holes for the ic piping or i guess i could go a different route.lol

08-10-2011, 11:40 PM	#168
JaredP Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Age: 34 Posts: 443 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	very nice. i left 5-6 inches for the same purpose..but not for ic piping. looking to possibly do a cold air setup for my ls2 when i get it

08-13-2011, 05:25 PM	#169
EvoVIII808 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Washington Age: 40 Posts: 588 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	This is really making me want to do mine. Throw on my 18s, and mod my knuckles, but first 5lug swap.

08-13-2011, 06:00 PM	#170
ezza Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Age: 37 Posts: 518 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Got mine primered with a friend, iv since guide coated and wet sanded, should be painting tuesday, cant wait!

10-10-2011, 02:16 PM	#171
Marsinosllc Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: OHIO/Michigan Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	[/QUOTE] What fender did you use for this??

10-10-2011, 04:35 PM	#173
ezza Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Age: 37 Posts: 518 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks man^ I think its the fisheye that makes it look that way (it does look that way) here it is as of last night:

10-17-2011, 09:05 PM	#174
wanabedrftr Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Age: 34 Posts: 259 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	anyone here attempt this with the motor in the car?? __________________ fifteen52 <3 wheels sales rep HMU

10-25-2011, 04:58 PM	#176
natin Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: orem Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Here are some im finishing up at the moment

10-25-2011, 05:30 PM	#178
natin Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: orem Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	we are running floor mounted pedals. the harness will have a channel built in the frame rail and be totally hiden. as well as brake lines.

10-26-2011, 11:12 PM	#179
doublestitch180 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Norcal Posts: 156 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	this is mine... @cleaver240sx Wow our tubs were done almost the same. just different color!

10-27-2011, 07:36 AM	#180
ezza Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Age: 37 Posts: 518 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	very tidy, nice! any shots of inside the arch?