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MidwestMyriad · 02-21-2011, 06:19 PM

I'm in Munster, where r u?

shiftdrift · 02-21-2011, 06:21 PM

madison lol

sr20sean · 02-22-2011, 11:34 PM

nvm luke cleared it up for me

blu808 · 02-23-2011, 01:05 AM

I am making 10 bolt in cages for R35 GTR's. I started with a run of 5. I bent up 5 hoops.

They are all exactly the same which is a good thing.

Then put them in this crazy ass jig that I made to position the harness bar tabs, rear X brace tabs, and feet.

You guys can see the jig is made from 2"x4" .120" tubing. It is important to have a super strong jig.

Then I welded up the feet brackets that I had laser cut.

And put them in the jig to weld upto the hoops.

Notice how tightly everything fits together.

Fun stuff!

All done. Rear X braces coming soon!

sr20sean · 02-23-2011, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu808

I am making 10 bolt in cages for R35 GTR's. I started with a run of 5. I bent up 5 hoops.
They are all exactly the same which is a good thing.
Then put them in this crazy ass jig that I made to position the harness bar tabs, rear X brace tabs, and feet.
You guys can see the jig is made from 2"x4" .120" tubing. It is important to have a super strong jig.
Then I welded up the feet brackets that I had laser cut.
And put them in the jig to weld upto the hoops.
Notice how tightly everything fits together.
Fun stuff!
All done. Rear X braces coming soon!

didnt you say no bolt in cages in the first post? hahaha

looks great man now if only i had a tig

and a garage

tougefactory · 02-23-2011, 11:34 AM

Rollcage we just finished for BMW E30 vert. The soft top closes with the cage.

Zacho · 02-23-2011, 05:01 PM

^Really nice stuff guys.

I have to say, I bought a 4x6 bandsaw today that is decent quality and I must say WHY DIDN'T I BUY ONE BEFORE. Yeah it doesn't cut at lightspeed but everything fits up so nicely afterwards and when I run it my ears don't get raped 10 fold by an abrasive saw. The mess is also in a small area unlike all over the whole god damn garage with a chop saw.

blu808 · 02-24-2011, 03:34 AM

Yea. Band saws are rad. Esp for heat sensitive materials like 4130 and 304.

So when I started this thread I said "No bolt in cages" what I meant was dont buy a bolt in cage and then show it off here. It is ok if you fab your own and post pics.

Here is the rear down bars that I made tonight for some R35 cages. I will make the middle "X" pieces tomorrow on our new notcher and show that off as well.

Also will be making a full cage for the white Z06 and will post up pics.

shiftdrift · 02-24-2011, 07:27 AM

so, in spite of me busting my oil pan last night and having to jb weld it so i could make it home i'm looking at aftermarket pans...i dont' really want an aluminum one as i feel they'd break easy, so i am toying around with the idea of making one out of mild steel like the oem pan. i would use the oem flange and drain (weld it in) for my base, but is it worth it? i wouldn't know what dimensions to make or anything, i can tig it no problem but idk.

sr20sean · 02-24-2011, 01:24 PM

what engine is it for?

shiftdrift · 02-24-2011, 01:25 PM

s14 sr20det

godrifttoday · 02-24-2011, 05:50 PM

finished the bar! thanks to everyone for their input. i did not put tabs to where all the pinch metal is at. i do believe it is alot stronger than before and than most bars out in the market. but anyhow here some pics, and thanks again everyone for their input

dawagarage · 02-24-2011, 06:26 PM

awesome work man! how much does it weigh? also, lmk if you have plans to generate & sell that/those/them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by godrifttoday

finished the bar! thanks to everyone for their input. i did not put tabs to where all the pinch metal is at. i do believe it is alot stronger than before and than most bars out in the market. but anyhow here some pics, and thanks again everyone for their input

godrifttoday · 02-24-2011, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotboiblaze

awesome work man! how much does it weigh? also, lmk if you have plans to generate & sell that/those/them.

I haven't weight it if I would guess maybe 8-10 pounds ... But I'm not sure. I been getting alot of pm to fabricate those but I don't feel comfortable doing so for the reason I don't have a tube bender nor a notcher to get perfect fits. And it's very time consuming, .. So for the momment no.

s15specR · 02-24-2011, 07:55 PM

blu808:

Whats the details on the R35 cage, wuld I need to cut any interior etc ?

duffman1278 · 02-24-2011, 09:53 PM

What's with the extra 2 braces coming out of it? Why did you add them?

godrifttoday · 02-24-2011, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duffman1278

What's with the extra 2 braces coming out of it? Why did you add them?

If u are referring to me... Well I got alot of tips from def on Nissan road racing and the bar does feel alot stiffer . Here Is the link. I will be hitting u up soon for u to weld me some aluminum welding I just need a place to tap my intercooler for my Methanol kit.

Critique My home made triangular strut bar - Nissan Road Racing Forums

duffman1278 · 02-24-2011, 11:37 PM

Yea I get it's for torsional rigidity, just imo it seems like the benefits are minimal. But it came out great. Good work! Love the paint too.

I need to make one for myself.

Yea just hit me up in advance so I can see when I have time.

godrifttoday · 02-24-2011, 11:40 PM

It's actually primer! But I like it I might just leave it

Slo_240sx · 02-25-2011, 12:27 AM

Mocking up a turbo kit I made for my LS1 S13:

blu808 · 02-25-2011, 03:52 AM

Loving the turbo setup. Similar to mine.

Here are more pics of the R35 cages.

godrifttoday · 02-25-2011, 07:41 AM

^
how much would u be selling them? And how long does it take u to make one?

Slo_240sx · 02-25-2011, 10:31 AM

Blu808, its funny because as I was planning mine out you had already started yours lol. Love your pictures, your fab skills are world class. Your new shop remind me of my old work place back in Michigan.

duffman1278 · 02-25-2011, 09:42 PM

Progress continues on the school project. The grinders are so contaminated and I got no where else to sharpen my tungsten. grrr And I can't use acetone in the welding lab to clean the tubes. Any how here's what I've been working on this past week.

sr20sean · 02-26-2011, 01:14 AM

^ looks good man
sand rail chassis?

has anyone had experience with the Hobart EX-TIG 165i?
or can anyone reccomend a good tig?

duffman1278 · 02-26-2011, 01:36 AM

Naw, it's for a Formula Hybrid SAE vehicle. Thanks

Zacho · 02-26-2011, 01:43 AM

Zilvia fabricators, what filler diameter has yielded you best results on .065 wall stainless for dumps and exhaust?

sr20sean · 02-26-2011, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zacho

Zilvia fabricators, what filler diameter has yielded you best results on .065 wall stainless for dumps and exhaust?

for tig idk since i dont have one. for mig .030 wire worked well

Chamb-O · 02-26-2011, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zacho

Zilvia fabricators, what filler diameter has yielded you best results on .065 wall stainless for dumps and exhaust?

It just depends on how you weld with TIG
I like to use a small fill rod and dip often
some people like to use big rod and dip less

a good rule of thumb to start out is the thickness of the material
but is not critical

JohnnyDrfiter22 · 02-26-2011, 12:59 PM

Zilvia fabricators, When you build your cages for drifting do you single plate, double plate, or box in your posts?

How thick should the steel be, and whats a good website to buy it.

02-21-2011, 06:19 PM	#3391
MidwestMyriad Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Traveling through time and space... Posts: 1,387 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	I'm in Munster, where r u? __________________ @MMyriad

02-21-2011, 06:21 PM	#3392
shiftdrift Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: indiana Age: 33 Posts: 2,242 Trader Rating: (42) Feedback Score: 42 reviews	madison lol __________________ SW Fab

02-22-2011, 11:34 PM	#3393
sr20sean Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lagrangeville, ny Posts: 2,118 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	nvm luke cleared it up for me Last edited by sr20sean; 02-23-2011 at 02:05 AM.. Reason: luke is the man!

02-23-2011, 01:05 AM	#3394
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 41 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I am making 10 bolt in cages for R35 GTR's. I started with a run of 5. I bent up 5 hoops. They are all exactly the same which is a good thing. Then put them in this crazy ass jig that I made to position the harness bar tabs, rear X brace tabs, and feet. You guys can see the jig is made from 2"x4" .120" tubing. It is important to have a super strong jig. Then I welded up the feet brackets that I had laser cut. And put them in the jig to weld upto the hoops. Notice how tightly everything fits together. Fun stuff! All done. Rear X braces coming soon! __________________

02-23-2011, 11:34 AM	#3396
tougefactory Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,511 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Rollcage we just finished for BMW E30 vert. The soft top closes with the cage. __________________ Performance Parts // Track Prep // Fabrication Follow us on Instagram @TFWorks For all the latest TF★ news visit our blog!!**

02-23-2011, 05:01 PM	#3397
Zacho Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 217 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	^Really nice stuff guys. I have to say, I bought a 4x6 bandsaw today that is decent quality and I must say WHY DIDN'T I BUY ONE BEFORE. Yeah it doesn't cut at lightspeed but everything fits up so nicely afterwards and when I run it my ears don't get raped 10 fold by an abrasive saw. The mess is also in a small area unlike all over the whole god damn garage with a chop saw.

02-24-2011, 03:34 AM	#3398
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 41 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Yea. Band saws are rad. Esp for heat sensitive materials like 4130 and 304. So when I started this thread I said "No bolt in cages" what I meant was dont buy a bolt in cage and then show it off here. It is ok if you fab your own and post pics. Here is the rear down bars that I made tonight for some R35 cages. I will make the middle "X" pieces tomorrow on our new notcher and show that off as well. Also will be making a full cage for the white Z06 and will post up pics. __________________

02-24-2011, 07:27 AM	#3399
shiftdrift Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: indiana Age: 33 Posts: 2,242 Trader Rating: (42) Feedback Score: 42 reviews	so, in spite of me busting my oil pan last night and having to jb weld it so i could make it home i'm looking at aftermarket pans...i dont' really want an aluminum one as i feel they'd break easy, so i am toying around with the idea of making one out of mild steel like the oem pan. i would use the oem flange and drain (weld it in) for my base, but is it worth it? i wouldn't know what dimensions to make or anything, i can tig it no problem but idk. __________________ SW Fab

02-24-2011, 01:24 PM	#3400
sr20sean Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lagrangeville, ny Posts: 2,118 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	what engine is it for?

02-24-2011, 01:25 PM	#3401
shiftdrift Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: indiana Age: 33 Posts: 2,242 Trader Rating: (42) Feedback Score: 42 reviews	s14 sr20det __________________ SW Fab

02-24-2011, 05:50 PM	#3402
godrifttoday Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 40 Posts: 3,120 Trader Rating: (82) Feedback Score: 82 reviews	finished the bar! thanks to everyone for their input. i did not put tabs to where all the pinch metal is at. i do believe it is alot stronger than before and than most bars out in the market. but anyhow here some pics, and thanks again everyone for their input __________________ NEED Bolt kits for your car?

02-24-2011, 07:55 PM	#3405
s15specR Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,022 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	blu808: Whats the details on the R35 cage, wuld I need to cut any interior etc ?

02-24-2011, 09:53 PM	#3406
duffman1278 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Covina Age: 36 Posts: 2,844 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: duffman1278 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	What's with the extra 2 braces coming out of it? Why did you add them? __________________

02-24-2011, 11:37 PM	#3408
duffman1278 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Covina Age: 36 Posts: 2,844 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: duffman1278 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Yea I get it's for torsional rigidity, just imo it seems like the benefits are minimal. But it came out great. Good work! Love the paint too. I need to make one for myself. Yea just hit me up in advance so I can see when I have time. __________________

02-24-2011, 11:40 PM	#3409
godrifttoday Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 40 Posts: 3,120 Trader Rating: (82) Feedback Score: 82 reviews	It's actually primer! But I like it I might just leave it __________________ NEED Bolt kits for your car?

02-25-2011, 12:27 AM	#3410
Slo_240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Camp Pendleton, CA - Detroit, MI Posts: 208 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Mocking up a turbo kit I made for my LS1 S13:

02-25-2011, 03:52 AM	#3411
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 41 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Loving the turbo setup. Similar to mine. Here are more pics of the R35 cages. __________________

02-25-2011, 07:41 AM	#3412
godrifttoday Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 40 Posts: 3,120 Trader Rating: (82) Feedback Score: 82 reviews	^ how much would u be selling them? And how long does it take u to make one? __________________ NEED Bolt kits for your car?

02-25-2011, 10:31 AM	#3413
Slo_240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Camp Pendleton, CA - Detroit, MI Posts: 208 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Blu808, its funny because as I was planning mine out you had already started yours lol. Love your pictures, your fab skills are world class. Your new shop remind me of my old work place back in Michigan.

02-25-2011, 09:42 PM	#3414
duffman1278 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Covina Age: 36 Posts: 2,844 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: duffman1278 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Progress continues on the school project. The grinders are so contaminated and I got no where else to sharpen my tungsten. grrr And I can't use acetone in the welding lab to clean the tubes. Any how here's what I've been working on this past week. __________________

02-26-2011, 01:14 AM	#3415
sr20sean Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lagrangeville, ny Posts: 2,118 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	^ looks good man sand rail chassis? has anyone had experience with the Hobart EX-TIG 165i? or can anyone reccomend a good tig?

02-26-2011, 01:36 AM	#3416
duffman1278 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Covina Age: 36 Posts: 2,844 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: duffman1278 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Naw, it's for a Formula Hybrid SAE vehicle. Thanks __________________

02-26-2011, 01:43 AM	#3417
Zacho Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 217 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Zilvia fabricators, what filler diameter has yielded you best results on .065 wall stainless for dumps and exhaust?

02-26-2011, 12:59 PM	#3420
JohnnyDrfiter22 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey Age: 41 Posts: 670 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Zilvia fabricators, When you build your cages for drifting do you single plate, double plate, or box in your posts? How thick should the steel be, and whats a good website to buy it.