RWD H22 project has commenced
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Re: (Dyno Queen)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dyno Queen »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i got shotgun haha 
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you betta make sure your health and life insureance (sp) policy are up to date.
</TD></TR></TABLE>you betta make sure your health and life insureance (sp) policy are up to date.
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Re: (Tinker219)
how long did u think this project out? was it like im gonna build a rear wheel drive sol, and just started building it or did u plan everything out and draw diagrams and stuff like that?
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Re: (Red CiViC Hatch)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Red CiViC Hatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how long did u think this project out? was it like im gonna build a rear wheel drive sol, and just started building it or did u plan everything out and draw diagrams and stuff like that?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Ive been tossing it over in my head since last July. I probably wouldve attempted it earlier, but I was trying to figure out how I was going to do the drivetrain. One day it just dawned on me to use a front suspension setup, and WhoallA! I dont think I wrote anything down, or pre-mocked anything. Just dig in! Thats my motto on life.
Well, sending the block out for sleeving tomorrow, then I will probably have to dig this out of the archives because Ill be spending the next two weeks catching up(or trying to) on my orders. I get up every morning at around 8, and work till now(2am). Only one man, and right now customers are more important than my project! (unless you are one of them waiting, and would rather see me finish my car, let me know!
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Ive been tossing it over in my head since last July. I probably wouldve attempted it earlier, but I was trying to figure out how I was going to do the drivetrain. One day it just dawned on me to use a front suspension setup, and WhoallA! I dont think I wrote anything down, or pre-mocked anything. Just dig in! Thats my motto on life.
Well, sending the block out for sleeving tomorrow, then I will probably have to dig this out of the archives because Ill be spending the next two weeks catching up(or trying to) on my orders. I get up every morning at around 8, and work till now(2am). Only one man, and right now customers are more important than my project! (unless you are one of them waiting, and would rather see me finish my car, let me know!
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just curious how many cars do you get braught to you? i thought you mostly made manifolds? also i know this is a bit OT but do you guys use stainless tubing for manifolds? i need to make an intake header(like 4g64's use) and in order to mock it up to bring it to my welder i need to use steel to mig weld tacks. is stainless the only way to keep the inside from rusting?
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Ive only got a few right now because theres 4 feet of snow outside, but this summer I should be seeing quite a load.
Ya stainless. The carbon on the inside should pretty much eliminate rust no? Otherwise, stainless doesnt rust no matter what, so thats another way to go.
Ya stainless. The carbon on the inside should pretty much eliminate rust no? Otherwise, stainless doesnt rust no matter what, so thats another way to go.
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Re: (Tinker219)
If I wanted to get the same thing ur doing done, would you do that? If so what would a round about estimate cost me. With out the engine, I would put it in later just seeing how much getting it ready for a h22.
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Re: RWD H22 project has commenced (2.2Lcivic)
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you can build something simple like this car has that will solve the coolant problem.</TD></TR></TABLE>
regarding those triangular tabs at the upper braces, how do engineers calculate how big the holes can be while still maintaining rigidity?
anyone who says arbitrarily gets five across the eye lol
you can build something simple like this car has that will solve the coolant problem.</TD></TR></TABLE>
regarding those triangular tabs at the upper braces, how do engineers calculate how big the holes can be while still maintaining rigidity?
anyone who says arbitrarily gets five across the eye lol
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Re: RWD H22 project has commenced (RenoRacing)
just guess, and say "that looks good!"
Seriously, thats probably how they did it. Some of the vertical strength is still there(K frame, and the meager strut tower).
Seriously, thats probably how they did it. Some of the vertical strength is still there(K frame, and the meager strut tower).
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Re: RWD H22 project has commenced (XDEep)
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regarding those triangular tabs at the upper braces, how do engineers calculate how big the holes can be while still maintaining rigidity?
anyone who says arbitrarily gets five across the eye lol</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well, on something where they are necessary for strength then we do an FEA test on the part. Our swingarms on Rado's car were all done in Solidoworks and had FEA tests done to figure strength and how big the holes can be. On Brian's car they're more cosmetic than anything, but do still provide a little added rigidity.
regarding those triangular tabs at the upper braces, how do engineers calculate how big the holes can be while still maintaining rigidity?
anyone who says arbitrarily gets five across the eye lol</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well, on something where they are necessary for strength then we do an FEA test on the part. Our swingarms on Rado's car were all done in Solidoworks and had FEA tests done to figure strength and how big the holes can be. On Brian's car they're more cosmetic than anything, but do still provide a little added rigidity.
Re: RWD H22 project has commenced (tony1)
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Well, on something where they are necessary for strength then we do an FEA test on the part. Our swingarms on Rado's car were all done in Solidoworks and had FEA tests done to figure strength and how big the holes can be. On Brian's car they're more cosmetic than anything, but do still provide a little added rigidity.
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SolidWorks is ******* great...I use it every day at work...FEA tests before the part is even made makes life so easy.
Well, on something where they are necessary for strength then we do an FEA test on the part. Our swingarms on Rado's car were all done in Solidoworks and had FEA tests done to figure strength and how big the holes can be. On Brian's car they're more cosmetic than anything, but do still provide a little added rigidity.
</TD></TR></TABLE>SolidWorks is ******* great...I use it every day at work...FEA tests before the part is even made makes life so easy.
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Re: (jz)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jz »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">but i would first wait to see how it drives when youre done with how it is now. who knows how its gonna handle.</TD></TR></TABLE>
With a quarter-inch margin of error on the suspension, I don't think it's going to win any road course events this century.
It's a sweet street/drag car. It's NOT a good road race or auto-x car.
With a quarter-inch margin of error on the suspension, I don't think it's going to win any road course events this century.
It's a sweet street/drag car. It's NOT a good road race or auto-x car.
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Just for the hell of it....
1. Do you feel confident that you have (or can at all) worked out all the bugs in fabricating this?
2. If so, whould you ever consider doing this again?
3. I ask, because I seriously think that if a consistent process can be developed, then I believe that you would have customers coming up to get this done.
4. What is a realistic $$$, no BS, estimate of getting this done.
5. I think if you address this now, you will be saved a lot of pestering that is no doubt going to follw.
1. Do you feel confident that you have (or can at all) worked out all the bugs in fabricating this?
2. If so, whould you ever consider doing this again?
3. I ask, because I seriously think that if a consistent process can be developed, then I believe that you would have customers coming up to get this done.
4. What is a realistic $$$, no BS, estimate of getting this done.
5. I think if you address this now, you will be saved a lot of pestering that is no doubt going to follw.
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seems to me, that is is more a custom job that you have to practically total a car to get this to work. he has done so much fabricating that im supprised we still call it a del sol.
he has probobly put in over 100 hours and with im guessing a guestimate rate of $60 an hour (just a guess) someone is gonna be paying over $6000 in labor... i could be wrong, but it seems you've put a lot of work into this and never doing it again..PLUS... YOU PUT YOUR HARD WORK AND TIME INTO THIS, WHY SHOULD ANYONE ELSE GET TO SHARE A RWD HONDA?! they shouldnt...
he has probobly put in over 100 hours and with im guessing a guestimate rate of $60 an hour (just a guess) someone is gonna be paying over $6000 in labor... i could be wrong, but it seems you've put a lot of work into this and never doing it again..PLUS... YOU PUT YOUR HARD WORK AND TIME INTO THIS, WHY SHOULD ANYONE ELSE GET TO SHARE A RWD HONDA?! they shouldnt...
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Re: (KraZEtEggIE)
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Re: (Kangaroo_Boy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by scourge2u »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Just for the hell of it....
1. Do you feel confident that you have (or can at all) worked out all the bugs in fabricating this?
2. If so, whould you ever consider doing this again?
3. I ask, because I seriously think that if a consistent process can be developed, then I believe that you would have customers coming up to get this done.
4. What is a realistic $$$, no BS, estimate of getting this done.
5. I think if you address this now, you will be saved a lot of pestering that is no doubt going to follw.
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I will be the first to cut you a check. BTW i did send the last one I owe you today, too.
1. Do you feel confident that you have (or can at all) worked out all the bugs in fabricating this?
2. If so, whould you ever consider doing this again?
3. I ask, because I seriously think that if a consistent process can be developed, then I believe that you would have customers coming up to get this done.
4. What is a realistic $$$, no BS, estimate of getting this done.
5. I think if you address this now, you will be saved a lot of pestering that is no doubt going to follw.
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I will be the first to cut you a check. BTW i did send the last one I owe you today, too.
i HAS questions ?
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Re: RWD H22 project has commenced (SleepyEG)
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Re: (Kangaroo_Boy)
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bro u gotta read the post b4 mine. i wasnt referring to this project. i guess i should have said if you want a rwd honda and dont know how to fabricate shiz, buy an nsx. i love this car and have been following it since like page 3 i think it was.
hater</TD></TR></TABLE>bro u gotta read the post b4 mine. i wasnt referring to this project. i guess i should have said if you want a rwd honda and dont know how to fabricate shiz, buy an nsx. i love this car and have been following it since like page 3 i think it was.