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Forum: Your Driveway 15-01-2020, 07:24 PM
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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: 100,629
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: 100,629
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: Your Driveway 19-10-2019, 04:52 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
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
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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
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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: 100,629
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: 100,629
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 22-04-2019, 09:00 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
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 23-03-2019, 09:37 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
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
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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: Your Driveway 17-03-2019, 11:26 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
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: 100,629
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: Your Driveway 15-03-2019, 11:38 AM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
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
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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: 100,629
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: 100,629
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: 100,629
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: Your Driveway 10-03-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
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: 100,629
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: Your Driveway 05-03-2019, 01:22 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
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: 100,629
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: Your Driveway 03-03-2019, 11:19 PM
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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: 100,629
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: Your Driveway 04-02-2019, 07:19 AM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
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
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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: 100,629
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: 100,629
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
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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: 100,629
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...
Forum: Your Driveway 01-02-2019, 07:52 PM
Replies: 942
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Posted By Bram
I spent a bit of time calculating the wieght of...

I spent a bit of time calculating the wieght of my cage. I measured each piece, and extrapolated out the wieghts from there. Using a value of 2.2 KG per M for the 1.5" tube, and 2.6 KG per M for...
Forum: Your Driveway 31-01-2019, 09:46 AM
Replies: 942
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Posted By Bram
Yeah. Its got a few. Ive seen MMS cages with...

Yeah. Its got a few. Ive seen MMS cages with even more though.

All ive really got left to do is the door bars. And the A-pillar support bars.
Forum: Your Driveway 29-01-2019, 04:14 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
Posted By Bram
There was lots of blood. And lots of swearing.

There was lots of blood. And lots of swearing.
Forum: Your Driveway 29-01-2019, 04:13 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
Posted By Bram
I fucked myself up pretty good on this build. ...

I fucked myself up pretty good on this build. Nose ate shit last week. Then i sliced my left big toe. Then straight after that, i dropped a red hot slice of tubing on my right big toe. It slipped...
Forum: Your Driveway 28-01-2019, 05:48 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
Posted By Bram
A little more progress on the cage. Got the...

A little more progress on the cage. Got the strut tower bars and an additional small support bar welded in. Well mostly welded in. There is a small section of the joins that meet the front leg...
Forum: Your Driveway 20-01-2019, 09:33 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
Posted By Bram
Harness bars all welded in. Also welded in a...

Harness bars all welded in. Also welded in a vertical bar that links the top roof bar node into the center X node, and down to the trans tunnel. And it is all primer painted now aswell.
...
Forum: Your Driveway 13-01-2019, 01:41 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
Posted By Bram
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4911/46668615612_09...

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4911/46668615612_09bdddc836_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2e6WRvE)2019-01-13_12-11-40 (https://flic.kr/p/2e6WRvE) by bram biesiekierski...
Forum: Your Driveway 13-01-2019, 01:34 PM
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Posted By Bram
I have chopped so much out of the dash now, it...

I have chopped so much out of the dash now, it may aswell not be there.

I actually quite like the look of the Forester dash. Once i put the perforated pad bits back on, it wont look so ghetto. ...
Forum: Your Driveway 12-01-2019, 08:44 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
Posted By Bram
Got the steering column mounting brackets, and...

Got the steering column mounting brackets, and dash mounting brackets welded in today. Instead of fabricating new parts, i cheated and chopped the originals out of the OEM dash bar, and trasferred...
Forum: Your Driveway 06-01-2019, 07:10 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
Posted By Bram
Got the seat in and put the harness bar in. I...

Got the seat in and put the harness bar in. I have to make sure 100% that its all in the correct posistion before welding it in hard. Given that it is so close to the rear of the seat, the verticle...
Forum: Your Driveway 06-01-2019, 02:34 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
Posted By Bram
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4881/46572866632_9c...

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4881/46572866632_9c4d0cf3b7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2dXu7Fb)2019-01-06_01-13-34 (https://flic.kr/p/2dXu7Fb) by bram biesiekierski...
Forum: Your Driveway 05-01-2019, 08:23 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
Posted By Bram
Been a productive day. Got the remainder of the...

Been a productive day. Got the remainder of the dash bar tie ins to the base of the A-pillar welded out. It might not look like much. But these out of posistion welds are extremely time consuming...
Forum: Your Driveway 04-01-2019, 12:00 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
Posted By Bram
No. I have just been following the rules...

No. I have just been following the rules regarding safety cages as written in the CAMS handbook so far.

I will flick him an email when i have some time just incase there are certain things that...
Forum: Your Driveway 03-01-2019, 09:26 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
Posted By Bram
Dash bar tied into base of A pillar. ...

Dash bar tied into base of A pillar.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4837/32709992778_33cd75a0c3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RQtgfJ)Dash bar tied into base of A pillar. (https://flic.kr/p/RQtgfJ) by...
Forum: Your Driveway 03-01-2019, 01:19 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
Posted By Bram
I will probably have to have the CNC work done...

I will probably have to have the CNC work done (again) over east. The existing CNC work done in Perth looked absolutely amazing. But the delays and damage that came with it was unbearable. It is a...
Forum: Your Driveway 29-12-2018, 11:36 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
Posted By Bram
Yeah its still a touchy subject. I was...

Yeah its still a touchy subject.

I was planning on doing a big surprise reveal to PWRX with the sexy new motor and 600+ hp. But it seams like its cursed.

I think the best coarse of action is...
Forum: Your Driveway 29-12-2018, 10:14 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
Posted By Bram
To answer your other question about attaching the...

To answer your other question about attaching the bar work onto the shell.

Yes, i will be linking the cage in as much as i can. The CAMS books says you can tie in at more places than the basic...
Forum: Your Driveway 29-12-2018, 09:57 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
Posted By Bram
Engine build has had some major problems and...

Engine build has had some major problems and delays. Massive incompetence from WA engine machine shops who have basically turned the block into an over priced boat anchor. And massive delays...
Forum: Your Driveway 29-12-2018, 01:11 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
Posted By Bram
Yeah. All built following CAMS guidelines. ...

Yeah. All built following CAMS guidelines.

Material thickness and grade is CAMS recommended. Arrangement and placement of bars is all listed in CAMS book. Mounting plates are bigger than CAMS...
Forum: Your Driveway 29-12-2018, 12:13 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 100,629
Posted By Bram
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4877/46455513032_58...

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4877/46455513032_5893deb09b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2dM7Dxf)2018-12-29_10-27-22 (https://flic.kr/p/2dM7Dxf) by bram biesiekierski...
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