Re: $2009 Grassroots Motorsports Build
 

I couldn't help but warn these guys.

http://www.d-series.org/forums/showthread.php?t=104434

$1000 for that battered POS because they don't like EDs is an idiot statement. ::)

Re: $2009 Grassroots Motorsports Build
 

Holy ----, my car looks like it's ready for barrett jackson compared to that.

Live and learn.. my EF should have never been built.. waste of time...good learning expereince thou.

Re: $2009 Grassroots Motorsports Build
 

in for the build hopefully start mine soon.

Re: $2009 Grassroots Motorsports Build
 

I started to explain it to him, but then realised that he paid half his budget on the car itself. I guess it doesn't matter if anyone sees his thread or not, no one will copy him as I doubt he'll place.

Re: $2009 Grassroots Motorsports Build
 

I used a $100 ebay grip-force clutch for 3 years of abuse. Great clutch. I recommend one.

Re: $2009 Grassroots Motorsports Build
 

I have seen some ching chong bars the bolt to the doors and the front subframe that do the same thing. I think I will just weld in a bar (1" flat steel)

I am going to weld up the front seams as well (near the door) and where the frame horns meet the firewall, engine mounts, rear shock towers, ect.

That's this weekends project.

Re: $2009 Grassroots Motorsports Build
 

I'd do a tube, and disperse the load with 90 degree angle iron.

Stitch weld the seams, yo!

Re: $2009 Grassroots Motorsports Build
 

I have acres of 1/2" tube.. explain what you mean thou..


I have also seen under chassis braces as well...

2 buddies are coming over this weekend with their tigs and we are going to town.

Re: $2009 Grassroots Motorsports Build
 

Flat steel is prone to flexing along it's weak side. All modern unibody frames are set up to mimick a spaceframe as best as possible, using a rigid tube is in keeping with this.

Use the 90 degree angle at both ends of the tube, the only way 90 degree angles will plate the frame. It'll make sense when you get in there.

Re: $2009 Grassroots Motorsports Build
 

About your clutch, if i were you i would talk to mike at lsd and tell him who you are and what you are doing, and see if he will cut you a grm2009 deal? Cant hurt to ask.