Update: 7/12/09- White car stripped for paint
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Time for a thread title change again. The white car's interior is almost completely stripped. I don't think I'll pull the wiring, my paint guy will just paint around it. It's all detached (behind-dash body harness) so it can be easily moved for paint.
Next comes a good vacuum, then I'm pulling all the sound padding/jute. I know, I know, but this will never be my daily driver, as dictated by the fact that it's going to have full nylon bushings everywhere. Comfort is NOT an issue, nor is interior db level. I've got an M3 for daily driving, and it's comfortable enough.
Going for 3000lbs + 500rwhp with this car. Should be fun. Enough babbling...
Here are a few pics, clicky:
Next comes a good vacuum, then I'm pulling all the sound padding/jute. I know, I know, but this will never be my daily driver, as dictated by the fact that it's going to have full nylon bushings everywhere. Comfort is NOT an issue, nor is interior db level. I've got an M3 for daily driving, and it's comfortable enough.
Going for 3000lbs + 500rwhp with this car. Should be fun. Enough babbling...
Here are a few pics, clicky:
Had some time to dick around with the Supra today. Passenger side asphalt matte is out. Over the course of this week, the tranny tunnel, driver's side, under rear seat, and hatch asphalt sound matte will be removed. A few pics:
The plan is to continue pulling the asphalt matte out, do some grinding, probably some stitch welding (Ian, wanna give me some tips as to where would be best?)
Comfort is NOT an issue at all with this car. Please keep that in mind. I'm making this into something it was never intended to be.
The plan is to continue pulling the asphalt matte out, do some grinding, probably some stitch welding (Ian, wanna give me some tips as to where would be best?)
Comfort is NOT an issue at all with this car. Please keep that in mind. I'm making this into something it was never intended to be.
IJ.;1363883 said:
Negative, Ghost Rider.
I wish I did!I do, however, have access to a lift- a buddy of mine works at a local garage. His boss is quite chill, and likes me. Beer and pizza, I'm in!
s383mmber1;1363911 said:
Will do!
Biggest hassle is just blasting away with a Mig under the car could possibly do more harm then good Chris.
buckshotglass
I love all your sounds.
Most of the structure is under the car so not a whole bunch, would be much better off welding a steel cage into it.
buckshotglass
I love all your sounds.
IJ.;1364151 said:
Hmmm, I was trying to avoid a cage if I could. I want the car to be stiff, but I don't want to have to wear a helmet and 5 point harness every time I get in it either...
I'll have to do some poking around.
buckshotglass;1364156 said:Like the cages I use for tomatoes? They are steel.
I've got some of those! LOL, I'll just weld them to the bottom of the car and be done with it!
Have you considered filling the frame rails (and/or rocker panels,) with chassis stiffening foam?
OEMs have done it so I don't think it's any kind of voodoo.
OEMs have done it so I don't think it's any kind of voodoo.
IJ.;1364167 said:
I do like that.
Hmmm... See, I still plan to drive this car on the street, so that's why I didn't want to cage it. I didn't want to have to wear a 5pt harness and helmet all the time. Plus, I've got a full Recaro interior going in it.I gave it some thought, but I've heard horror stories about the foam breaking away from the chassis and making terrible, terrible squeaking noises. I don't mind road noise, or suspension travel noise, but squeaking would drive me bugshit, as Ian would say. LOL.miekedmr;1364233 said:
Slow66;1364366 said:You know you want me to put a cage in that car Chris...
Does the half cage like Ian's Z car require all that extra safety equip for street use?
IJ.;1364367 said:<points @ Bryan>>>> he knows
My bet is that he does. LOL.
I imagine if the rollover bar is far enough back you won't need a helmet, the side bars might be a bit of an issue, but you could pad them...