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johnZboy Oct 1, 2008 07:46 PM

Monkey Bars
 
I was going to post this in the "Appearance Exterior, Interior" forum, but, the [IMG] code is OFF in that message composition screen. Duh-Huh!! A roll cage is part of a chassis, so it'll work here. I can't believe pics can't be posted in the "Appearance" forum. Good job. [/rant]

Here's My post

I had a S & W Race Car six point roll bar. It wasn't SCCA legal because it didn't meet their material specifications. I found that to be a little strange because the material was NHRA approved, but not SCCA. A crash is a crash.

Anyway, I started over (again) and, except for the bends in the halo and main hoop, fabricated the entire thing myself. This time I went for a full cage. I think it turned out looking good and is track ready.

Here's the pics...

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...DSCF0001-6.jpg

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...DSCF0002-8.jpg

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...DSCF0005-3.jpg

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...DSCF0010-4.jpg

DuPont Single Step Enamel (heavy on the flake)..
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...DSCF0012-6.jpg

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...DSCF0016-2.jpg

As per SCCA, even the fuel cell is caged...
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...DSCF0007-5.jpg

Safe bet for padding color... Actually, it's a perfect match...
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...DSCF0013-3.jpg

Since I rolled her outside to take pics of the cage, I had to shoot a couple of the car in natural light... She's getting there...
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...DSCF0006-7.jpg

For the "wingnuts"...
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...DSCF0019-2.jpg

Okay, back inside for a few more months. Wires to wire, and plumbing to plumb. Later...

KasbeKZ Oct 1, 2008 07:57 PM

wow that's f-ing awesome. is it going to be street legal?

johnZboy Oct 1, 2008 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KasbeKZ
wow that's f-ing awesome. is it going to be street legal?

Thanks for the "awesomeness"...

It will be licensed, and driven on the street, some. I'm not too sure how legal it will be. I've been considering retitling as a 2009 "custom" since I'm rebuilding about 90% of the car. I build kit cars for a living, and, my customers get their hot-rods titled as owner built "customs", thus avoiding the requirements the big manufacturers have to meet, such as emission standards. If all else fails, I'm a dealer. I'll use a dealer tag.

RocknTommy Oct 2, 2008 06:06 AM

Nice welds and that DuPont Single Step Enamel paint is very nice as shown in pic #5. Good stuff.

Bleach Oct 2, 2008 08:38 AM

woah! that thing is solid. You could be sandwiched by two semis, you'd survive but the trucks wouldn't! :D

entropy31 Oct 3, 2008 11:56 PM

can't say i approve of the wing and exhaust, but damn you do beautiful things with z31s john.

snwbrderphat540 Oct 4, 2008 12:45 AM

though i agree ^^^^^ as far as appearance i have a feeling its for real tracking so im hoping/guessing its pretty functional. the wing that is. the exhaust, could be tucked a bit more but otherwise no beef! also, looks purdy, i really like that paint job dupont you say? its all sparkle sparkle!

hoov100 Oct 4, 2008 09:26 AM

thats going to be one hell of a car when its done!

KasbeKZ Oct 4, 2008 04:53 PM

we need a picture of the engine

snwbrderphat540 Oct 4, 2008 05:27 PM

^^^ then search his other threads!!!! lol he has had PLENTY up in the past 6 months

KasbeKZ Oct 4, 2008 06:08 PM

oh i see. good stuff. now i want a youtube video of it going around the track!

KasbeKZ Oct 17, 2008 04:34 PM

you must have the coolest job ever. do you do pretty much all factoryfives? good stuff. i saw that GTM. did you get to drive it? that's my single most favorite car ever.

anyway, on your Z, why did you do the intake the way you did? with the flat spot welded on top and all?

snwbrderphat540 Oct 17, 2008 11:11 PM

its how you gut the intake mani on Z31's they are filled with weird baffles and shit, much better airflow through them that way.


and i love the ultima GTR

KasbeKZ Oct 17, 2008 11:36 PM

oh ok. i didn't know they had stuff in them. a big help?

i looked up the GTR. good stuff. it looks to perform a little better than a GTM if it has a stock LS7, but i'd make my GTM beat it with a TT LS8. i think. and the 6-speed race modified porche tranny. maybe. i still may like the GTM better. i'll do a price comparison

SloppyGoat Oct 18, 2008 06:44 PM

OMG, NO!!!! All that nice looking work on that car and you put that huge spoiler on the back?!

280zx2by2 Oct 18, 2008 07:40 PM

wow i dont usually like wings but... it belongs

and as for the cage... you are a monster keep up the work

snwbrderphat540 Oct 18, 2008 08:13 PM

im not a fan but i believe its functional guys. dont bash till you ask. if i remember correctly this is a track car?

SloppyGoat Oct 22, 2008 07:14 PM

I just think it's a bit overkill.

hoov100 Oct 22, 2008 07:34 PM

if i can see a cage through the rear window im not going to second guess the need for a spoiler, that and i noticed on a stock late z31 the rear ends get a little light around 130.

Ratfink Oct 22, 2008 07:38 PM

Awesome Z man. Purpose built machines are the most beautiful.

Zetto Oct 22, 2008 11:28 PM

gorgeous. i think the wing is awesome. i was thinking of one for mine. i'm sold now lol. and the roll cage is pretty wicked. can't believe SCCA would not let in one that was qualified for NHRA. wtf?

mrbillishome Oct 24, 2008 05:05 PM

You do some incredible work.

Velox ZX Nov 24, 2008 09:39 PM

Really making some progress here John!

Racinjitter Dec 14, 2008 06:06 PM

B E A Utiful! Keep up the awesomeness work! I can't wait to see it in it representative environment!

hoov100 Dec 14, 2008 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racinjitter
B E A Utiful! Keep up the awesomeness work! I can't wait to see it in it representative environment!

better late then never. :biggrin:


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