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KravingAKouki · 12-27-2011, 09:15 PM

any updates? really nice so far man!

EmpyreS13 · 12-27-2011, 09:45 PM

where is the cage builder located? whats the shop name he runs out of?

Tanuki · 12-30-2011, 11:21 AM

Sorry for no updates. He is not technically a cage builder, but a fabricator. He specializes in bikes and I don't think he is looking to get into the business of making cages. There are a few really good people for cages around though Empyre. You are probably looking between 5-7k from everyone I talked to though. Also there is a guy on utahnissans that mentioned that his company builds cages from scratch using computers and automated systems for the entirety. Sounds really interesting.

As for progress, We got the bars all measured, bent, and test fitted. Also cut out some of the floor bits so as to make room and lower the seat as far as possible.

Pictures to come tonight.

vas570sx · 12-30-2011, 11:49 AM

cages are usually built in the $2k range.. at least around here. Good progress btw.

Tanuki · 12-30-2011, 06:51 PM

^Thanks. I guess there is a big range. Most guys you go to that will build a cage that cheap are ordering an autopower and welding it in, but all of the custom places I talked to have all wanted a lot more to do it by hand.

Either way I guess it's no big deal, just depends what you are looking for. I think we have gotten this one very close to the chassis though. Just tacked in and pieces cut so far. Give it another couple of weeks and it should be done.

Here are some pics:

Cut the floor so the seat could mount properly:

Much lower seating position now:

shoot, now you all know I am white.

mikerbike · 12-30-2011, 08:51 PM

You're white? I've known you for almost two months and I didn't notice.

EmpyreS13 · 12-30-2011, 08:53 PM

i believe Mike is Color-blind though

Csomme · 12-30-2011, 09:02 PM

Didn't read through, but if you plan on competing in any Formula D sanctioned events, that piece you cut out in the floor(Depending on if you delete the cat hump or not) Is considered illegal. We went through some stuff with Tony last year about it.

EmpyreS13 · 12-30-2011, 09:08 PM

[QUOTE=Tanuki;4068626]I am building for MPRA road racing at Miller Motorsports Park ( Miller Motorsports Park » Performance Driving, Riding, Racing, Karting Schools and Road-Racing Events ), but while I am building (for the next year or two) I will be running the local time attack series ( Lap Battle Motorsports Events ). I may run some other events in the mean time as well. Biggest issue is money, second is time. I think that is the cycle though.

DJPimpFlex · 12-30-2011, 09:24 PM

Why did you paint first? Usually build, disassemble, paint, final assemble. That way you can paint everything (cage, engine bay ect.)

Tanuki · 12-31-2011, 08:22 AM

Because I don't do hack jobs and it needed paint.

DJPimpFlex · 12-31-2011, 10:41 AM

It wouldn't be a hack job, it would be better. Either way cars looking awesome!

Tanuki · 12-31-2011, 11:28 AM

^Thanks.

No I meant I am not too concerned with messing up the body paint because I am very careful with my stuff as I work on it. The engine bay and interior will all be white too, so I think it is fine. I was driving the car as a dd in the beginning and couldnt stand how bad it looked, so I had to clean it up.

Csomme · 12-31-2011, 07:03 PM

Car looks good, should've read, sorry if I cluttered the thread! I'm sure you'll have tons of fun.

Tubasteve1 · 12-31-2011, 09:22 PM

Just read the build. Great choice in color and in for more(:

Tanuki · 01-02-2012, 09:07 AM

^Thanks. I hope it all comes out as good as I keep saying it will

Here is the new steering wheel ride height.

tricky_ab · 01-02-2012, 11:23 AM

Things are really coming along! When do you think you'll have it in for paint?

Tanuki · 01-02-2012, 01:02 PM

I am thinking two weeks till paint and finishing work on the cage. I need to get a wiring diagram and figure out what I can start cutting.

Darren · 01-02-2012, 07:44 PM

Nice progress racoon boy!

as i've stated before, i love your attention to detail... i'm sure this part of the build will be more of the same!

Looking forward to more...

also... how is the car on the track? I don't remember seeing anything about how well it is doing....

Tanuki · 01-02-2012, 10:47 PM

^Thanks Darren.

Honestly it does great on track, but is extremely slow. To be honest, I haven't even done any form of tune up on the car, so there may be some power I am missing somewhere. I am used to driving cars with a lot more power, and am said to say, that even my last mini cooper could probably leave this car in its dust on the straights.

I have spent a lot of time and money on suspension and brakes though, and they have paid off. I can out brake just about anything and dive into corners. I have a few more things to work on once the cage is completed, but after that, I will start my engine budget. I can't stay KA if I want to keep having fun.

Here is a shot of the grip side:

Tanuki · 01-13-2012, 08:43 PM

Tryin' on some new kicks...

nickkaplz · 01-13-2012, 10:38 PM

you can have fun in a ka!! just throw some boost on it

Tanuki · 01-15-2012, 10:00 AM

^Yeah I guess the way I see it, is that any money spent on a KA-T is money I could spend on my swap. I will probably tune the engine up and maximize what I can get out of it for 1-200$ then drive it till it blows up.

Tanuki · 01-15-2012, 10:07 AM

Here are a couple of shots of the progress. Things have been busy, so we are still tacking it together.

Bird's Eye View:

Here's one of the main plates:

Pinggg · 01-15-2012, 10:10 AM

Looking good!

Tubasteve1 · 01-15-2012, 12:01 PM

Good progress!

fatduece · 01-15-2012, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanuki

Here's one of the main plates:

Isn't that part of the floor weak?

This spot might be a little stronger?

Tanuki · 01-15-2012, 03:20 PM

The post lines up with the frame rail there, but I could be wrong. Also it lines up with the halo best there.

irritatedmax · 01-15-2012, 03:42 PM

I think people usually build on the ledge for more seat clearance (tall drivers need to get that seat back).

vehicle336 · 01-15-2012, 05:47 PM

Nice, CE28n's and some pirelli world challenge slicks?

So are you excited now that Utah finally has a NASA region? Biggie has an ass-ton of events set up for this year, its going to be epic.

Also, before you do any w2w racing youll need a license, planning on doing MMP's racing school? Or going somewhere else?

12-30-2011, 11:49 AM	#154
vas570sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: west palm beach Posts: 844 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	cages are usually built in the $2k range.. at least around here. Good progress btw. __________________

12-30-2011, 08:51 PM	#156
mikerbike Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SLC, UT Age: 41 Posts: 461 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You're white? I've known you for almost two months and I didn't notice. __________________

12-30-2011, 09:24 PM	#160
DJPimpFlex Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 38 Posts: 6,158 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	Why did you paint first? Usually build, disassemble, paint, final assemble. That way you can paint everything (cage, engine bay ect.) __________________

12-31-2011, 10:41 AM	#162
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01-15-2012, 03:42 PM	#179
irritatedmax Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ashland, NE Age: 38 Posts: 1,359 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	I think people usually build on the ledge for more seat clearance (tall drivers need to get that seat back). __________________ BRICKHOUSE PRODUCTS IG @brickhouse_products

12-27-2011, 09:15 PM	#151
KravingAKouki Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Not FAILorida Posts: 431 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	any updates? really nice so far man!

12-27-2011, 09:45 PM	#152
EmpyreS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Utah Age: 35 Posts: 194 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	where is the cage builder located? whats the shop name he runs out of?

12-30-2011, 11:21 AM	#153
Tanuki Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Jordan, Utah Posts: 226 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry for no updates. He is not technically a cage builder, but a fabricator. He specializes in bikes and I don't think he is looking to get into the business of making cages. There are a few really good people for cages around though Empyre. You are probably looking between 5-7k from everyone I talked to though. Also there is a guy on utahnissans that mentioned that his company builds cages from scratch using computers and automated systems for the entirety. Sounds really interesting. As for progress, We got the bars all measured, bent, and test fitted. Also cut out some of the floor bits so as to make room and lower the seat as far as possible. Pictures to come tonight.

12-30-2011, 06:51 PM	#155
Tanuki Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Jordan, Utah Posts: 226 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^Thanks. I guess there is a big range. Most guys you go to that will build a cage that cheap are ordering an autopower and welding it in, but all of the custom places I talked to have all wanted a lot more to do it by hand. Either way I guess it's no big deal, just depends what you are looking for. I think we have gotten this one very close to the chassis though. Just tacked in and pieces cut so far. Give it another couple of weeks and it should be done. Here are some pics: Cut the floor so the seat could mount properly: Much lower seating position now: shoot, now you all know I am white.

12-30-2011, 08:53 PM	#157
EmpyreS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Utah Age: 35 Posts: 194 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i believe Mike is Color-blind though

12-30-2011, 09:02 PM	#158
Csomme Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: north carolinazzz Age: 33 Posts: 1,009 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Didn't read through, but if you plan on competing in any Formula D sanctioned events, that piece you cut out in the floor(Depending on if you delete the cat hump or not) Is considered illegal. We went through some stuff with Tony last year about it.

12-30-2011, 09:08 PM	#159
EmpyreS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Utah Age: 35 Posts: 194 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	[QUOTE=Tanuki;4068626]I am building for MPRA road racing at Miller Motorsports Park ( Miller Motorsports Park » Performance Driving, Riding, Racing, Karting Schools and Road-Racing Events ), but while I am building (for the next year or two) I will be running the local time attack series ( Lap Battle Motorsports Events ). I may run some other events in the mean time as well. Biggest issue is money, second is time. I think that is the cycle though.

12-31-2011, 08:22 AM	#161
Tanuki Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Jordan, Utah Posts: 226 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Because I don't do hack jobs and it needed paint.

12-31-2011, 11:28 AM	#163
Tanuki Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Jordan, Utah Posts: 226 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^Thanks. No I meant I am not too concerned with messing up the body paint because I am very careful with my stuff as I work on it. The engine bay and interior will all be white too, so I think it is fine. I was driving the car as a dd in the beginning and couldnt stand how bad it looked, so I had to clean it up.

12-31-2011, 07:03 PM	#164
Csomme Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: north carolinazzz Age: 33 Posts: 1,009 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Car looks good, should've read, sorry if I cluttered the thread! I'm sure you'll have tons of fun.

12-31-2011, 09:22 PM	#165
Tubasteve1 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: 10000 Lakes Posts: 210 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Just read the build. Great choice in color and in for more(:

01-02-2012, 09:07 AM	#166
Tanuki Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Jordan, Utah Posts: 226 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^Thanks. I hope it all comes out as good as I keep saying it will Here is the new steering wheel ride height.

01-02-2012, 11:23 AM	#167
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,414 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Things are really coming along! When do you think you'll have it in for paint?

01-02-2012, 01:02 PM	#168
Tanuki Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Jordan, Utah Posts: 226 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am thinking two weeks till paint and finishing work on the cage. I need to get a wiring diagram and figure out what I can start cutting.

01-02-2012, 07:44 PM	#169
Darren Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: kelowna, bc, canada Age: 48 Posts: 680 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Nice progress racoon boy! as i've stated before, i love your attention to detail... i'm sure this part of the build will be more of the same! Looking forward to more... also... how is the car on the track? I don't remember seeing anything about how well it is doing....

01-02-2012, 10:47 PM	#170
Tanuki Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Jordan, Utah Posts: 226 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^Thanks Darren. Honestly it does great on track, but is extremely slow. To be honest, I haven't even done any form of tune up on the car, so there may be some power I am missing somewhere. I am used to driving cars with a lot more power, and am said to say, that even my last mini cooper could probably leave this car in its dust on the straights. I have spent a lot of time and money on suspension and brakes though, and they have paid off. I can out brake just about anything and dive into corners. I have a few more things to work on once the cage is completed, but after that, I will start my engine budget. I can't stay KA if I want to keep having fun. Here is a shot of the grip side:

01-13-2012, 08:43 PM	#171
Tanuki Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Jordan, Utah Posts: 226 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tryin' on some new kicks...

01-13-2012, 10:38 PM	#172
nickkaplz Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Alabama Age: 30 Posts: 101 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	you can have fun in a ka!! just throw some boost on it

01-15-2012, 10:00 AM	#173
Tanuki Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Jordan, Utah Posts: 226 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^Yeah I guess the way I see it, is that any money spent on a KA-T is money I could spend on my swap. I will probably tune the engine up and maximize what I can get out of it for 1-200$ then drive it till it blows up.

01-15-2012, 10:07 AM	#174
Tanuki Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Jordan, Utah Posts: 226 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here are a couple of shots of the progress. Things have been busy, so we are still tacking it together. Bird's Eye View: Here's one of the main plates:

01-15-2012, 10:10 AM	#175
Pinggg Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Coconut Creek, Florida Age: 30 Posts: 1,255 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Looking good!

01-15-2012, 12:01 PM	#176
Tubasteve1 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: 10000 Lakes Posts: 210 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Good progress!

01-15-2012, 03:20 PM	#178
Tanuki Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Jordan, Utah Posts: 226 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The post lines up with the frame rail there, but I could be wrong. Also it lines up with the halo best there.

01-15-2012, 05:47 PM	#180
vehicle336 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Spocompton, WA Posts: 187 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice, CE28n's and some pirelli world challenge slicks? So are you excited now that Utah finally has a NASA region? Biggie has an ass-ton of events set up for this year, its going to be epic. Also, before you do any w2w racing youll need a license, planning on doing MMP's racing school? Or going somewhere else?