Guest MistaFosta Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 And as we stripped the Z, we found out that there are rot holes in the bottom of the floorpans, so out they go, and in goes new steel.. Heres some pictures, so you can see the progress.. Luckily, we have fire protection. New tires, ala SASSY! Lil bit big, but I will add coilovers and lift it to clear New floorpan on the passenger side More of new. The hole is my old transmission "service" hole. It will be patched as well... Testing the strength. My crazy Japanese roommate.... I decided to not bother putting an engine in, Im gonna power it flintstone style! Lemme know any thoughts or concerns. We are making the Cage to be track legal for drag racing, so any info on legal Z cages would be nice, since the NHRA rulebook is a bit sketchy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MistaFosta Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 The next weekend... got both the floorpans in, and 1 of the subframe connectors in too. Should be started on the cage soon... Installed extra metal for cage support Frame rails Ready to go in Floor pans in, time to cut them up for the subframes.. One in, one to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 Doing a good job there, looks like it won't break in a hurry. Can't advise you on your roll cage but talking with people who have them in their cars won't do any harm. Get some names and recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Z Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 Man, I'm liking the idea of those frame rails...if you're interested in making some dough, maybe you could make them for my Z? No rush, I was going to look someplace local but seeing yours got me thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technicalninja Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 Might want to check that fire extinguisher, appears to be discharged! Quick-someone get the marshmellows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MistaFosta Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 Man, I'm liking the idea of those frame rails...if you're interested in making some dough, maybe you could make them for my Z? No rush, I was going to look someplace local but seeing yours got me thinking. I was actually wondering if there is a market for those. I get the steel for very cheap, and I would be happy to make them for a reasonable price. I used some modified dimensions from a link I got from Pete Paraska's site to start with, but we changed a few things, networking the subframes in a little differently, and worked it in. I can still measure out the originals and make a few sets if people are interested, with instructions on what to cut out, weld to, ect ect... Lemme know if your still interested, and what you feel would be a good price, since I have no idea what these go for...Also provided Pete says its okay, since I used his base measurements to work off of, so I give credit to him for the hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MistaFosta Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 Might want to check that fire extinguisher' date=' appears to be discharged! Quick-someone get the marshmellows![/quote'] Luckily, I got a backup one! Yah, we noticed that right before we started to weld. Luckily we haven't had to use either, water and blowing on the fires have put them out so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 Looks good. Let us know how the effect the feel of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramercyjam Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 You guys looks like you know what your doing. Nice welding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Your Car is Slow Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 Are you completely replacing the stock rails with those ones you fabricated? Or are those an "In addition" kinda dillyo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MistaFosta Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 Are you completely replacing the stock rails with those ones you fabricated? Or are those an "In addition" kinda dillyo? Im just connecting the front frame section (rails for the engine) and the rear frame section (suspension area) Essentially connecting the two partial (sub) frames to create a whole. The metal that these are replacing was the VERY thin factory floorpan (20g steel i think) which didn't allow for much frame rigidity. I can already see a stiffness increase. I jacked the car up on the front part of one frame rail, and both wheels on that side came up together, and the opposing wheel came up right behind them. VERY little chassis flex now, so Im hoping my door re-adjusting days are over. I can't wait till the cage is in, we should have it done sunday, I will give you pictures of the progress on the cage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Z Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 Lemme know if your still interested I'd like to speak to you more about this, PM me with your phone # and I'll give you a call. Thanks, Brett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 VERY little chassis flex now, so Im hoping my door re-adjusting days are over. Man, that would be nice, wouldn't it? Do you have one of the early Z's or a later one with the improved door striker? The floor pans on my 70 are fine. But if the frame ties fix the door problem, then it would be worth tearing up the stock undercarriage. Maybe I should look into the bolt in set from that convertible place. Keep us posted on the door thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest the_dj Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 Would these and a cage keep my car from twisting if I put slicks on it? How well do you think they'd hold up to the abuse over time? I am also interested. Maybe there will be a price listed by summertime. Not talking about the diff...just the chassis flex. Edit: Let me add: this is a street car so I can't have my cage blocking the doors or crossing the rear hatch at a diagonal. I would only be using a "daily-driver" cage to meet track rules and prevent my car from twisting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MistaFosta Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 Would these and a cage keep my car from twisting if I put slicks on it? How well do you think they'd hold up to the abuse over time? I am also interested. Maybe there will be a price listed by summertime. Not talking about the diff...just the chassis flex. Edit: Let me add: this is a street car so I can't have my cage blocking the doors or crossing the rear hatch at a diagonal. I would only be using a "daily-driver" cage to meet track rules and prevent my car from twisting. Well, I am caging the car as well (8pt chris alston chassisworks cage) and networking the cage to the subframes (will show pics), 1/2 the reason Im doing it is for chassis stiffness. Ive been told that the cage REALLY will help with stiffness, and since Im going to a r230 soon, and plan on using ET streets, We shall see how much it helps. Ill keep everyone updated, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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