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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)

Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 9191 Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 8:57 pm Post subject: Hardcore Safety Loop |
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Got her done. Weighs in at a whopping 16lbs!
When I built the exhaust I didn't figure in a safety loop like Mike's, so I had to angle the bar to make it clearance.
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Schultzy89GTA M.R.A. (11sec Club)

Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 4417 Location: Gresham, OR
1989 Pontiac GTA
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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cool Paully! Looks good but I think you forgot something
-Schultzy _________________ Red Sled: 89 GTA, 383, TKO, N2O
12.73 @ 109.39, 1.793 60 \ 11.794 @ 121.16, 1.62 60 (old combo) |
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Dewey316 The Lama

Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 7295 Location: Bringing the tech
1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Schultzy89GTA wrote: | cool Paully! Looks good but I think you forgot something |
Yup, he forgot to paint it blue. |
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Schultzy89GTA M.R.A. (11sec Club)

Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 4417 Location: Gresham, OR
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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that ain't it
-Schultzy |
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Dewey316 The Lama

Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 7295 Location: Bringing the tech
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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I know, I thought I would add that.
I assume you were speaking of the lack of a drivesharft |
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Schultzy89GTA M.R.A. (11sec Club)

Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 4417 Location: Gresham, OR
1989 Pontiac GTA
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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YOU are a winner! You get an extra shot next weekend!
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Dewey316 The Lama

Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 7295 Location: Bringing the tech
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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whooo hooooo
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Wolffy Member
Joined: 22 Jan 2004 Posts: 375 Location: Spokane
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 5:19 am Post subject: |
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| Schultzy89GTA wrote: |
YOU are a winner! You get an extra shot next weekend!
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notice thou Lama, he didnt say an extra shot of WHAT???
id be weary of Uncles bearing gifts
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Schultzy89GTA M.R.A. (11sec Club)

Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 4417 Location: Gresham, OR
1989 Pontiac GTA
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 7:58 am Post subject: |
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Tequila of course! Unca only gives good gifts.
Wolfy --> <-- Unca
-Schultzy
P.S. Only 1 week for the Thursday crowd!
P.P.S. Fhoooooomp! |
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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)

Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 9191 Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 11:19 am Post subject: |
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Damn! That's why It didn't back out of the driveway!
Drove it around, looks like I might need to adjust the trans height up a bit. Need to get down there with the angle finder.
Nothing broke! Hopefully the driveshaft doesn't either, but if it does it holds.
Exactly like that spohn for the most part. Welds were sweet too. Made several passes for strength!
Time for some sticky stickies |
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Schultzy89GTA M.R.A. (11sec Club)

Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 4417 Location: Gresham, OR
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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I have a magnetic angle finder if you are in need.
-Schultzy |
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Midnight Sun Member
Joined: 10 Jan 2004 Posts: 606 Location: Ellensurg, Washington Name: Eric Haugland
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2005 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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Looks awesome...
But... umm... what is it? _________________
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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)

Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 9191 Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2005 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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| Midnight Sun wrote: | Looks awesome...
But... umm... what is it? |
It's a cross member with built in driveshaft safety loop. Picture your front Ujoint giving out while heading down the dragstrip. The front of hte driveshaft falls and hits the ground.
Thirdgen turns into medevil weapon called "catapult"  |
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rjmcgee The Hammer

Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 2328
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2005 11:41 pm Post subject: |
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That looks great Paul.
I gotta do one of those too, if I ever decide to get off of my duff and work on the thing again. Mine will be easier though, think I'm going to attach the loop right to the torque arm.
Add to this that people need to appreciate how hard it is too make a cross member for these cars with all of the differant angles.  |
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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)

Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 9191 Location: Auburn , WA
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Posted: Sat May 28, 2005 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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| rjmcgee wrote: | That looks great Paul.
I gotta do one of those too, if I ever decide to get off of my duff and work on the thing again. Mine will be easier though, think I'm going to attach the loop right to the torque arm.
Add to this that people need to appreciate how hard it is too make a cross member for these cars with all of the differant angles.  |
Thanks Rod.
Definitely hard to make.
Especially on your back! I thought about welding it to the T/A but who knows how long I'll remain with the stocker. Don't think I feel up for making my own. Not that good of a fabricator yet. |
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