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Forum: Introductions 12-02-2020, 06:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,303
Posted By Bram
The entire reason to have kill switchs is incase...

The entire reason to have kill switchs is incase someone steals your keys. An alarm system (typically) is simply disarmed with a remote key fob, which is clipped onto the key ring. So offers...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 22-01-2020, 08:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 646
Posted By Bram
That guard looks weaker than the rear diff...

That guard looks weaker than the rear diff itself. Its made of aluminum by the looks. The rear diff itself is a big heavy steel cast unit that would be way tougher than that.

The only reason I...
Forum: Your Driveway 15-01-2020, 07:24 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
That thing was nuts. Just needed more grip haha.

That thing was nuts. Just needed more grip haha.
Forum: Your Driveway 15-01-2020, 06:50 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
Yeah. Went down to have a gander and catch up...

Yeah. Went down to have a gander and catch up with some mates. Good to get a little inspiration recharge and continue the build.
Forum: Your Driveway 15-01-2020, 04:00 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
I have fabricated a tube frame rear crossmember. ...

I have fabricated a tube frame rear crossmember. I think it looks tough as. And also saves 5 KGs over the existing crossmember. Think i will get it blasted and powder coated so it looks the part....
Forum: Wanted 17-12-2019, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 443
Posted By Bram
Does forester fit?

Does forester fit?
Forum: Mechanicals 08-12-2019, 10:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,596
Posted By Bram
Have you tried a different bov/bpv?

Have you tried a different bov/bpv?
Forum: Mechanicals 30-11-2019, 10:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,110
Posted By Bram
Lefty loosy, righty tighty. Make sure your...

Lefty loosy, righty tighty. Make sure your turning it the correct way, it will come.
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 25-11-2019, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 675
Posted By Bram
Stay the fuq away qfm ar1m. Absolute junk.

Stay the fuq away qfm ar1m. Absolute junk.
Forum: Mechanicals 25-10-2019, 12:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,780
Posted By Bram
Not saying its not the rear main, but have you...

Not saying its not the rear main, but have you checked its not the rocker covers leaking?
Forum: Your Driveway 23-10-2019, 06:40 PM
Replies: 416
Views: 47,482
Posted By Bram
Whats the specs (model) of the brakes. 6 pistom...

Whats the specs (model) of the brakes. 6 pistom 330mm ??
Forum: Your Driveway 23-10-2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 416
Views: 47,482
Posted By Bram
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3A...

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcTanhq6liyKwbdKoSJz9UDFwV_HsygYpZa-kuLl7V1sDuKKyZlN
Forum: Your Driveway 19-10-2019, 04:52 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
Heres some pics of how the front polycarbonate...

Heres some pics of how the front polycarbonate window turned out. The window has been in for a while now. But I only just got around to applying the vinyl wrap for the borders.


...
Forum: Your Driveway 19-10-2019, 04:49 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
I have just as much fun building the car as I do...

I have just as much fun building the car as I do driving it. To be honest, driving it kinda scares me.
Forum: Your Driveway 17-10-2019, 07:55 AM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
Lots of procastinating... I havent touched the...

Lots of procastinating... I havent touched the engine since i started the cage build a yr ago. I think i will get the ball rolling again soon though. Im running out of things to do to the chassis....
Forum: Your Driveway 16-10-2019, 08:42 AM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
Thanks Nauli. Heres a pic of how the rear...

Thanks Nauli.


Heres a pic of how the rear polycarbonate window turned out. I decided to use vinyl wrap over the outside to neaten up the borders. After the trouble i had painting the side...
Forum: Your Driveway 14-10-2019, 09:09 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
Update. After painting the cage i realised...

Update.

After painting the cage i realised that i had not put gussets into the main X. So i made up a set of 4 gussets to box in the diagonals. And then touched up the paint again.

I also...
Forum: Your Driveway 11-06-2019, 08:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,240
Posted By Bram
No no. Its not a Gallo 305. Its a Gallo 307.

No no. Its not a Gallo 305. Its a Gallo 307.
Forum: Your Driveway 22-04-2019, 09:00 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
Cage / interior all painted. Just a rattle can...

Cage / interior all painted. Just a rattle can home job. But will do for a race car. Went for a black / silver contrast for the bars / body.
...
Forum: Your Driveway 14-04-2019, 07:13 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,860
Posted By Bram
Fuckin hell holy shit!

Fuckin hell holy shit!
Forum: Your Driveway 23-03-2019, 09:37 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
More gussets. ...

More gussets.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7841/40482213533_a767ba564e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24FgVGR)2019-03-23_08-22-18 (https://flic.kr/p/24FgVGR) by bram biesiekierski...
Forum: Your Driveway 22-03-2019, 07:46 AM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
FCST. ...

FCST.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7863/46714630474_1f39e08a08_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2eb1G8m)2019-03-22_06-42-08 (https://flic.kr/p/2eb1G8m) by bram biesiekierski...
Forum: Introductions 21-03-2019, 08:40 PM
Replies: 703
Views: 78,864
Posted By Bram
I cant biew them either. Bit i think ive seen...

I cant biew them either. Bit i think ive seen them anyways
Forum: Your Driveway 17-03-2019, 11:26 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
Nah. I think it will be fine. The crossmembers...

Nah. I think it will be fine. The crossmembers themselves are rigid. The box that holds the cell isnt very strong. But it holds its shape well. I dont think there will be issues with it moving...
Forum: Your Driveway 17-03-2019, 03:46 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
I have constructed the mounting system to secure...

I have constructed the mounting system to secure the fuel cell to the car. I used some 20x20x1.6 SHS tube to construct a rectangle frame to match the top flange of the fuel cell container. I then...
Forum: Photography and Media 15-03-2019, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,574
Posted By Bram
Hard gay

Hard gay
Forum: Your Driveway 15-03-2019, 11:38 AM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
Yeah. Ofcoarse. But if the cell was bigger than...

Yeah. Ofcoarse. But if the cell was bigger than this one, they would have been forced to do that because it simply wouldnt fit anywhere else. Not because having it on the right or left of the diff...
Forum: Your Driveway 15-03-2019, 09:40 AM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
It can not go in the center because there is a...

It can not go in the center because there is a diff there. LoL The tank is literally 5mm off the sides of the diff cradle. It im impossible to go any more central without also going FWD.

The...
Forum: Your Driveway 14-03-2019, 09:09 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
Been considering the fuel cell location a fair...

Been considering the fuel cell location a fair bit over the last few days. And I have made my decision.

I ordered this size cell as it would fit in the drivers side of the OEM tank location...
Forum: Your Driveway 14-03-2019, 04:36 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
Just to clarify. The fuel cell bladder is whats...

Just to clarify. The fuel cell bladder is whats rated for all fuel compatibility. (600 series fluro cell.) But you choose the foam which suits your requirements. Either gas (petrol) or alcohol...
Forum: Your Driveway 14-03-2019, 12:31 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
There is a concern on my behalf. I spoke...

There is a concern on my behalf.

I spoke with ATL direct before ordering. And this was the recommend foam for e85.

They have a black alcohol specific foam, and a yellow gas (petrol) foam. ...
Forum: Wanted 13-03-2019, 11:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 548
Posted By Bram
I have a set that im thinking of getting rid of...

I have a set that im thinking of getting rid of and remaking myself. They are pretty heavy
Forum: Introductions 10-03-2019, 07:45 PM
Replies: 703
Views: 78,864
Posted By Bram
Reported as spam.

Reported as spam.
Forum: Your Driveway 10-03-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
Fuel cell arrived. ...

Fuel cell arrived.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7885/40351773693_84b831daa2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24tKou6)2019-03-08_06-40-34 (https://flic.kr/p/24tKou6) by bram biesiekierski...
Forum: Your Driveway 10-03-2019, 08:50 AM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
Door bars cut, bent and notched. ...

Door bars cut, bent and notched.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7851/47272242212_8f51d3c3ba_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2f2hAEQ)2019-03-09_02-41-55 (https://flic.kr/p/2f2hAEQ) by bram biesiekierski...
Forum: Photography and Media 08-03-2019, 09:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,574
Posted By Bram
Id pay atleast 5 goats for a hot 18yr old...

Id pay atleast 5 goats for a hot 18yr old ukranian daughter.
Forum: For Sale 07-03-2019, 07:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 860
Posted By Bram
Cusco bar and sti diffuser sold. Surge can /...

Cusco bar and sti diffuser sold.

Surge can / regulator setup sold pending.

X brace setup on hold, consider it sold pending payment.
Forum: Your Driveway 05-03-2019, 01:22 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
I actually pulled the tank out rearward aswell. ...

I actually pulled the tank out rearward aswell. In between the crossmember and car body. Having the spare wheel well removed may have made this possible though.
Forum: Your Driveway 05-03-2019, 01:20 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
Yes. Basically the exact same setup more or less...

Yes. Basically the exact same setup more or less between gc/gd sf/sg etc.

I kept the trailing arms still connected to the car body, as that is where the handbrake cables and abs if equipped will...
Forum: For Sale 04-03-2019, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 860
Posted By Bram
Surplas yeti sled parts.

Item Description: STi rear diffuser and Cusco Rear end brace.
Condition: used.
Age/Mileage: NA
Price: $200
Pictures:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7888/47274214751_fe899b3d2f_b.jpg...
Forum: Your Driveway 03-03-2019, 11:19 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
Now for the wieghts. The spare wheel well...

Now for the wieghts.

The spare wheel well is over 5kgs by itself. Obviously not all of this is going to be savings, as I will still need to fabricate a floor panel for it. But its something,...
Forum: Your Driveway 03-03-2019, 11:18 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
Time for an update. Been slow going over the...

Time for an update.

Been slow going over the last few weeks. And havent really achieved that much. Just minor things like free-ing up excess wieght out of the car where possible. Sorting out...
Forum: Mechanicals 19-02-2019, 10:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,003
Posted By Bram
40cc is smaller than an actual fuel pump. As in,...

40cc is smaller than an actual fuel pump. As in, you literally could not put a fuel pump inside a 40cc container.
Forum: Your Driveway 14-02-2019, 11:00 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,875
Posted By Bram
I agree with Daz. If you ECU supports it, then...

I agree with Daz. If you ECU supports it, then its best to utilise it, rather than hardware switchs and stuff. If its a proper hobbs switch and not a reproduction, then they are actually very...
Forum: Your Driveway 04-02-2019, 07:19 AM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
I think if you done everything i listed and...

I think if you done everything i listed and everything ive already done to the car, you would only save maybe 150-200 kg.

I expect the car to be in the mid 1300s dry once im finished. This model...
Forum: Your Driveway 03-02-2019, 03:49 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
2012-07-01103318.jpg Photo by im_lunch_box |...

2012-07-01103318.jpg Photo by im_lunch_box | Photobucket (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/im_lunch_box/media/2012-07-01103318.jpg.html)

This picture is from 2012. Still got the same flip flips...
Forum: Your Driveway 03-02-2019, 03:29 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
With the window out, i can get to work...

With the window out, i can get to work fabricating the A pillar gussets. I used my hydro hole punch to knock out some holes. Then used the dimple dies to dimple out the holes. I think i got the...
Forum: Your Driveway 03-02-2019, 09:35 AM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
Booster wieghs about 4kg ...

Booster wieghs about 4kg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4897/46912084072_f935189da2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2etsGcJ)Subaru brake booster (https://flic.kr/p/2etsGcJ) by bram biesiekierski...
Forum: Your Driveway 03-02-2019, 09:28 AM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
I did another side job after yours on saturday...

I did another side job after yours on saturday aswell. (Remember your theory about tradies with clean utes)

I actually believe i will be able to remove more wieght than the entire cage adds. ...
Forum: Your Driveway 02-02-2019, 08:23 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 101,352
Posted By Bram
Today I removed the front windscreen from the...

Today I removed the front windscreen from the wagon. Before removing it, I made a cardboard template of the windscreen. And then used that to make a transfer to the polycarbonate sheet. I did that...
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