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ka-titties · 12-16-2009, 11:06 AM

thats what i thought it was for but it looks waaaaay too long.

clark · 12-16-2009, 11:15 AM

like he said, roll center correction.

when you lower your car, your lower control arms are not in the correct position. longer lca stud corrects this.

ka-titties · 12-16-2009, 11:58 AM

i know what roll center correction is, that just looks like way too much.

ballinnmiami240sx · 12-16-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ka-titties

i know what roll center correction is, that just looks like way too much.

It looks way too long because nothing is bolted down. As it sits I have about 4 threads holding the LCA to the ball joint. Ill have full pictures this weekend when the car is on the ground.

More pictures can be had at respecgarage.com under updates.

Otto347 · 12-18-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by godrifttoday

hey is that a 240SX? is the seat bolted on? if so can i see a pic of ur bracket?

Seat is just sitting right now, it will have brackets but they are going to come off the door bars.

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Originally Posted by ballinnmiami240sx

otto: make sure that your main hoop is 180* +/-10. if you plan to compete in NASA, formula d....you might not end up passing tech.

Son of a bitch, I was looking for that info the night before I bent it up and swore I read about the 180° somewhere but couldnt find it. Oh well, its 196° so I guess ill have to turn the hoop into a few short straight pieces and make a new one

shit..............

GSXRJJordan · 12-18-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Otto347

Son of a bitch, I was looking for that info the night before I bent it up and swore I read about the 180° somewhere but couldnt find it. Oh well, its 196° so I guess ill have to turn the hoop into a few short straight pieces and make a new one

shit..............

Portapower that shit out to 188* or so and reweld it lol.

I've got some fab work to post up this weekend, got the wing setup all finished, trunk cut, and will be making some brackets for my kevlar GS seat.

Otto347 · 12-19-2009, 02:33 PM

Lol I would but that tube of steel was free so ill just chalk it up as a screw up, salvage what straight pieces I can and start fresh and new!

RHD95S14 · 12-20-2009, 10:29 PM

I love this thread.

*MELLO*SOS* · 12-21-2009, 05:45 PM

^ Yeah this has become my favorite thread on zilvia

Here's some work we're doing on Volchok's V-mount setup at the shop.. No particular order to the pix. Not completed yet, need to modify the endtanks on the FMIC, do piping, paint, etc.. But you get the general idea!

GSXRJJordan · 12-24-2009, 11:52 PM

Did an entirely mediocre job on my RB's temporary exhaust today. Mocked up the downpipe and catback under the car, then tacked this angle stock from the flex section (that already fit around the steering shaft) to the downpipe, and got to work:

I don't have pics of the finished piece because I threw it on and drove the car lol. Preheated the stainless where I was forced to weld to it, penetration was good and beads were nice, but it sugared all to hell on the opposite side and I'm hoping the flex sections keep it from cracking into a million pieces.

I can't wait to go twin-scroll.

And I really need to get some of that anti-slag spray, the gel is so-so (but better than nothing).

Then this random cat asked me to take a picture of her, so I did.

DAILY DRIVER.

duffman1278 · 12-25-2009, 02:35 AM

Began work on my nismo power brace copy.

blu808 · 12-25-2009, 03:23 AM

Jeff. Is that the blind cat that hangs around your place?

Om1kron · 12-25-2009, 12:09 PM

that blind cat is rad.. so friendly.

GSXRJJordan · 12-25-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by blu808

Jeff. Is that the blind cat that hangs around your place?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Om1kron

that blind cat is rad.. so friendly.

LOL yeah, it's 'Blinkin'. I told her to get out of my picture

, then she looked at me like 'yeah, right dude

', so I was like "you're such a badass..." and took the shot anyway.

Antihero983 · 12-25-2009, 12:31 PM

Jordan, does your plate really say JEFE s14? If it does, that is so fucking epic lol

GSXRJJordan · 12-25-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RedEvilRPS13

Jordan, does your plate really say JEFE s14? If it does, that is so fucking epic lol

Fuck yes. My name is Jeff, I am called Jefe, and I drive the JefeS14.

Quick funny story ~ friend girlfriend is from Texas, doesn't know shit about cars, and assumes flat black = primer = jalope. She asks me when she sees the car, "Hey Jeff, does you license plate say 'Jeff $14'? Is that how much you paid for it? Good deal, I guess..."

... I lol'd my ass off.

Om1kron · 12-25-2009, 04:42 PM

man all girlfriends do stuff like that, but seriously... I hope you paint that godamned car.

codyace · 12-25-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Om1kron

man all girlfriends do stuff like that, but seriously... I hope you paint that godamned car.

then he'll hafta worry about it chipping

hehe just teasin

GSXRJJordan · 12-25-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by codyace

then he'll hafta worry about it chipping

hehe just teasin

hahaha! Nice one! *Zing*

I thought about painting it this winter (I have the money to) but I'd really like to beat the shit out of it in a seasons worth of tack days. Well see if it ends up in a K-rail by summer time lol.

blu808 · 12-25-2009, 10:09 PM

I'm not building you a twin scroll manifold until it's painted.

lolz

blu808 · 12-25-2009, 10:18 PM

Here is a fun project.

Some guy had a Ti exhaust for an evo. He brought it to Midas and asked them if they could weld an extra o2 bung into the piping. They said sure and went to work. Little did they know. You cannot mig weld Ti.

Here is the hole that was created from that.

Luckly I had some Ti sheet around and made a patch for it.

Don't mig weld titanium people.

D.Adams · 12-25-2009, 10:32 PM

i hope that shop paid for it to be fixed. any welder should know you cant mig titanium.

fueled by hate · 12-25-2009, 11:33 PM

my friends altima coupe

my guage cluster I finished tonight, took me 4 days and I used superflux led's.

S14_Kouki · 12-26-2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu808

Here is a fun project.

Some guy had a Ti exhaust for an evo. He brought it to Midas and asked them if they could weld an extra o2 bung into the piping. They said sure and went to work. Little did they know. You cannot mig weld Ti.

Don't mig weld titanium people.

Did they even know that the exhaust was Ti or were they just going to wing it with stainless lol

ghostchild316 · 12-27-2009, 03:59 PM

Pics of a few things I welded-

added vents to my VC

Breather/catch can

Started making an intake manifold for my KA24DE...

First tubular turbo manifold. Fugly mild steel

Second manifold. 304L SS runners and fully TIG welded

Tube to replace factory breather box/pcv

Adapter to reuse existing dp with new turbo setup

Aluminum hot pipe...The "pie cut" section isnt my favorite

Aluminum overflow tank

All the pieces (and then some)coming together

I like welding

ka-titties · 12-27-2009, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghostchild316

I like welding

amen to that dude! lol

everything looks awesome.

S14_Kouki · 12-27-2009, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghostchild316

Pics of a few things I welded-

I like welding

Looking good just somethings I would of done was polished the runners and collector ground down the tacks on the collector and ported the collector. But thats just me and it would look alot better. Good job tho your aluminum welds look great. O and mounted your intake filter somewhere else your prob going to suck up water.

ghostchild316 · 12-29-2009, 12:20 AM

I prefer the raw material look. As for the filter, I will be making some kind of splash guard once I get to that point,as I do plan on daily driving this bitch.

The pics posted of the manifold were in-progress pics. All that was taken care of

Thanks on the compliments!

codyace · 12-29-2009, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSXRJJordan

hahaha! Nice one! *Zing*

I thought about painting it this winter (I have the money to) but I'd really like to beat the shit out of it in a seasons worth of tack days. Well see if it ends up in a K-rail by summer time lol.

Chip the hell out of it, and post pictures. I made a thread on a Honda forum once, and the few who understood my bumper chips were pretty quick on filling in the HIN kids, that those chips weren't from Cinder trucks, but mosquitos and dragonflies on track

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu808

I'm not building you a twin scroll manifold until it's painted.

lolz

Hit him where it hurts! hahahaha.

*Jonnie Fraz* · 12-29-2009, 09:52 AM

Ok guys and girls, I guess I will post up a little somthing instead of just stealing all your good ideas...um did I say that?

For you Toyota fans...AE86 fender braces. I have gone through a couple of designs on this, but I like this one. They even clear the vented fenders.

12-24-2009, 11:52 PM	#2560
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Did an entirely mediocre job on my RB's temporary exhaust today. Mocked up the downpipe and catback under the car, then tacked this angle stock from the flex section (that already fit around the steering shaft) to the downpipe, and got to work: I don't have pics of the finished piece because I threw it on and drove the car lol. Preheated the stainless where I was forced to weld to it, penetration was good and beads were nice, but it sugared all to hell on the opposite side and I'm hoping the flex sections keep it from cracking into a million pieces. I can't wait to go twin-scroll. And I really need to get some of that anti-slag spray, the gel is so-so (but better than nothing). Then this random cat asked me to take a picture of her, so I did. DAILY DRIVER. __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com Last edited by GSXRJJordan; 12-25-2009 at 03:08 AM..

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12-25-2009, 03:23 AM	#2562
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 41 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Jeff. Is that the blind cat that hangs around your place? __________________

12-25-2009, 12:09 PM	#2563
Om1kron Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Granada Hills, CA Age: 43 Posts: 6,990 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	that blind cat is rad.. so friendly. __________________ Wayne Edwards https://om1kron.blogspot.com

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Antihero983 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilmanton, NH Age: 39 Posts: 4,409 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Antihero983 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Jordan, does your plate really say JEFE s14? If it does, that is so fucking epic lol __________________ "So here I am, right back at it again, just like I've always been"

12-16-2009, 11:06 AM	#2551
ka-titties Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Near that guy you know Posts: 1,561 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	thats what i thought it was for but it looks waaaaay too long.

12-16-2009, 11:15 AM	#2552
clark Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: new york Posts: 1,035 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	like he said, roll center correction. when you lower your car, your lower control arms are not in the correct position. longer lca stud corrects this.

12-16-2009, 11:58 AM	#2553
ka-titties Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Near that guy you know Posts: 1,561 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	i know what roll center correction is, that just looks like way too much.

12-20-2009, 10:29 PM	#2558
RHD95S14 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: STL Age: 38 Posts: 169 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I love this thread.

12-21-2009, 05:45 PM	#2559
MELLOSOS* LAID OUT Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: LAS VEGAS Age: 42 Posts: 2,015 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: MELLO*SOS Feedback Score: 1 reviews	^ Yeah this has become my favorite thread on zilvia Here's some work we're doing on Volchok's V-mount setup at the shop.. No particular order to the pix. Not completed yet, need to modify the endtanks on the FMIC, do piping, paint, etc.. But you get the general idea!

12-25-2009, 04:42 PM	#2567
Om1kron Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Granada Hills, CA Age: 43 Posts: 6,990 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	man all girlfriends do stuff like that, but seriously... I hope you paint that godamned car. __________________ Wayne Edwards https://om1kron.blogspot.com

12-25-2009, 10:09 PM	#2570
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 41 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I'm not building you a twin scroll manifold until it's painted. lolz __________________

12-25-2009, 10:18 PM	#2571
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 41 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Here is a fun project. Some guy had a Ti exhaust for an evo. He brought it to Midas and asked them if they could weld an extra o2 bung into the piping. They said sure and went to work. Little did they know. You cannot mig weld Ti. Here is the hole that was created from that. Luckly I had some Ti sheet around and made a patch for it. Don't mig weld titanium people. __________________

12-25-2009, 10:32 PM	#2572
D.Adams Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Age: 40 Posts: 2,587 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	i hope that shop paid for it to be fixed. any welder should know you cant mig titanium.

12-25-2009, 11:33 PM	#2573
fueled by hate Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: norcal Posts: 290 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	my friends altima coupe my guage cluster I finished tonight, took me 4 days and I used superflux led's.

12-27-2009, 03:59 PM	#2575
ghostchild316 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita,KS Age: 38 Posts: 134 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Pics of a few things I welded- added vents to my VC Breather/catch can Started making an intake manifold for my KA24DE... First tubular turbo manifold. Fugly mild steel Second manifold. 304L SS runners and fully TIG welded Tube to replace factory breather box/pcv Adapter to reuse existing dp with new turbo setup Aluminum hot pipe...The "pie cut" section isnt my favorite Aluminum overflow tank All the pieces (and then some)coming together I like welding

12-29-2009, 12:20 AM	#2578
ghostchild316 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita,KS Age: 38 Posts: 134 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I prefer the raw material look. As for the filter, I will be making some kind of splash guard once I get to that point,as I do plan on daily driving this bitch. The pics posted of the manifold were in-progress pics. All that was taken care of Thanks on the compliments!

12-29-2009, 09:52 AM	#2580
Jonnie Fraz Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cali Age: 56 Posts: 1,371 Trader Rating: (29) Rides Gallery: Jonnie Fraz Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Ok guys and girls, I guess I will post up a little somthing instead of just stealing all your good ideas...um did I say that? For you Toyota fans...AE86 fender braces. I have gone through a couple of designs on this, but I like this one. They even clear the vented fenders. __________________ Stealth-Custom-Fab.com