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Originally Posted by .Smitty.  I'm also going to try a little TIG this winter and spring on the FSAE car here at Mizzou.
How long have you been welding for? |
I've been welding for a total of 13 days now... haha. I don't have any experience, but you learn fast when you're doing it every day. FSAE cars are fun. Post some pics when it's together.
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Originally Posted by sciff5 didnt know you could get them down to 2200-2300lbs. What did you take out of it to get there? |
It's a base model, so it weighs a bit over 2700 lbs. stock.
* Removed full interior, including all sound deadening and HVAC system.
* Fiberglass doors, hood, fenders, front bumper, and possibly hatch.
* No rear bumper or bumper support (you'll see what I mean later).
Everything not necessary to go fast or look good is gone. There's a scale at E-town by the drag strip, so I'll check the weight when I'm done.
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Originally Posted by fenix999 you sir are a crazy mofo, that is alot of work man. But im glad and inspired that you're doing it, i would love to do what you are doing but to a S15/Silvia conversion 240. Except i would want an all out balls to the wall LSX stroker or something with a procharger on it  Awesome build keep up the good work its gonna be badass for sure! |
Do it. A real S15 with an LS would be sick.
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Originally Posted by Bazzy The rust isn't as bad as some peoples here. To me it looked like surface rust, but you're the boss! I hope you enjoy the build and you don't have many snags on the way |
Yeah, it's mostly surface rust, but the metal has gotten so thin in some places that it needs to be replaced. The wheel wells do actually have rust holes though.
I cleaned up the areas around the rust holes today and got all of the undercoating goo off. I'm ready for cutting and welding tomorrow.
Inside.
Crap I cut out.
A friend of mine dropped off a little gift tonight, should be pretty helpful. Looks like it has a sand blasting gun attachment. Oh yes.
His car is also in my garage getting the same treatment as mine but with an SR20.