What can I build next???

Gary57 · Post by **Gary57** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:01 pm

Ok so I am getting bored now and need a new "project".

You guys have any idea of what I can build for the SX next?? Just remember that it is my everyday car so I cant take parts off.

Any idea how much a S15 front conversion would cost??

Gary57 · Post by **Gary57** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:09 pm

These pieces look like a good project, but I need the standard part to copy

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Hotstuff · Post by **Hotstuff** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:42 pm

You obviously have waaaay too much tiome on your hands bru...

Anyway, how about using your contact with a lathe and getting us some ally gearknobs made with a recess in it for a 200sx logo/ badge to be made.... Just an idea

Gary57 · Post by **Gary57** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:55 pm

They would have to be CNC lathed if you want it rounded.

veecee · Post by **veecee** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 5:52 pm

Gary57 wrote:They would have to be CNC lathed if you want it rounded.

not true.

i have a perfectly made aftermarket gearknob milled and turned out of aluminium. they started with a solid round bar billet, and the end result was a 45mm (i think) ball of aluminium with a threaded hole for the gearstick.

i told them i wanted it perfectly round, they said no problem... when i got there they said they had made a perfectly round one, but it looked strange being a perfect ball... so the guy made it slightly off center.

veecee · Post by **veecee** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 5:56 pm

as for a next project - i've already had the drawings of the standard pieces made up.

i've also researched the type of rose joints that can be found in SA, the best were at bearingman, but were quite expensive.

the rose joint's bore has the same size as its threaded shaft. so if you want a rose joint to fit a size 14 bolt, expect its threaded bolt end to have a size 14 too.

i'll have hotstuff take a look at my drawings and when he has finished his QC, we will send them on to you!

Hotstuff · Post by **Hotstuff** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:52 pm

ya, I can reproduce 2d or 3d vector drawings that can be "plugged in" into a CNC or lathe or waterjet cutter...

We'll see how it goes...

Gary57 · Post by **Gary57** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 8:15 am

In order to make something round without CNC you have to use a ready made tool that is the shape you want, or have LOADS of time and patients.

What drawings do you have VC, do you have detailed drawings of the suspension parts??

As for the rose joints they arent that expensive, I get a 65% decount at BearingMan.

Vlade · Post by **Vlade** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:55 am

btw hotstuff that drawings/measurements you made of Mikes strut braces... mustn't we maybe start manufacturing some?

I now have all my contacts lined up, I must just go ahead and do it...
But yeah I need to get quotes on material first and labour before I want to continue, because if it works out to about R1000 a brace then I can just as well buy one.

Hotstuff · Post by **Hotstuff** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:08 am

just measured the portion that fits onto the strut tower as the one that I have looks kak... Have the drawing available if u want, lemme know...

Gary57 · Post by **Gary57** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:15 am

Are these upper strut braces?? When I built mine they cost R1000 each and worked wonders.

Speed breeder · Post by **Speed breeder** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 2:53 pm

...ok... can I add my wishlist...
alu oil cap with 200sx logo.
Gearknob (per hotstuff)
Anodised wheel nuts (red)
Adjustable cam gears (anodised of course)
(ones you can buy are way too expensive for such a simple item)

Trance101 · Post by **Trance101** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 4:01 pm

An oil cap would be good... I need one of those

veecee · Post by **veecee** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:16 pm

you guys are nuts!!!

you going to go through an awful lot of trouble, when the products you're looking for are freely available.

@gary - my engineers must've had plenty of time and patients. i'll find a pic!

@gary - the drawings aren't as technical as the others i sent. its basic dimensions, no radius measurement or anything!

Speed breeder · Post by **Speed breeder** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:27 pm

you not as fast yesterday vc... of course we're nuts... haven't you picked this up yet...