Custom V Mount and front bumper for $30?
07-24-13, 08:38 PM
#1
Custom V Mount and front bumper for $30?
Hey guys first off stay with me if my spelling is off I'm typing this on my phone.
So I wanted buy a v mount setup but I simply don't have 700 to 1000 that I can spend so I figured hey why not try it myself? Worst that can happen is it doesn't work and I put it back....
So off I go to local hardware store where I picked up a long piece of angle iron with holes predrilled. That cost me about 17.99 plus tax.
So I cut two 11 inch strips off and put them into factory holes already in the front of the car. Next I cut off a piece that went lengthwise for the rad to sit in. Now I had a bracket to work with. After a few cuts I had it still down in. Then I cut up four small strips and bolted them on the front and back to hold it in place.
Up top I cut two more strips and just simply bolted them to stock position of the rad and off the bracket for the intercooler support.
After that its super solid and I can shake the whole car before it moves.
Next I had an old bumper that came on the car from Japan which was ugly so I cut that in half and mounted the bottom lip like part in my oem bumper. Check my build thread for how I did that. Well with this it had a very large rear diffuser on the bottom half of the bumper so I left it then cut out parts so it would fit back on and look at that it fits great and will bring the air I need up into the rad!
I still have not gotten my intercooler yet but ill will keep this updated once I pick it up and mount that to!
I know it looks kind of redneck but if you don't have the cash maybe it might help someone out. Also you don't really need to weld or drill anything just a few cuts.
Here are the photos enjoy!
-Will
So I wanted buy a v mount setup but I simply don't have 700 to 1000 that I can spend so I figured hey why not try it myself? Worst that can happen is it doesn't work and I put it back....
So off I go to local hardware store where I picked up a long piece of angle iron with holes predrilled. That cost me about 17.99 plus tax.
So I cut two 11 inch strips off and put them into factory holes already in the front of the car. Next I cut off a piece that went lengthwise for the rad to sit in. Now I had a bracket to work with. After a few cuts I had it still down in. Then I cut up four small strips and bolted them on the front and back to hold it in place.
Up top I cut two more strips and just simply bolted them to stock position of the rad and off the bracket for the intercooler support.
After that its super solid and I can shake the whole car before it moves.
Next I had an old bumper that came on the car from Japan which was ugly so I cut that in half and mounted the bottom lip like part in my oem bumper. Check my build thread for how I did that. Well with this it had a very large rear diffuser on the bottom half of the bumper so I left it then cut out parts so it would fit back on and look at that it fits great and will bring the air I need up into the rad!
I still have not gotten my intercooler yet but ill will keep this updated once I pick it up and mount that to!
I know it looks kind of redneck but if you don't have the cash maybe it might help someone out. Also you don't really need to weld or drill anything just a few cuts.
Here are the photos enjoy!
-Will
The Fd deserves better.
07-25-13, 11:17 AM
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^ You're welcome.
Here is some constructive criticism for you then.
Make sure you add some sort of vibration damping material at your lower radiator "mounts" because the steel will wear through the aluminum radiator if it makes it that far.
Here is some constructive criticism for you then.
Make sure you add some sort of vibration damping material at your lower radiator "mounts" because the steel will wear through the aluminum radiator if it makes it that far.
07-25-13, 11:23 AM
#9
Hmmm like a rubber mount? It's super strong you can jack the car up on the mounts they they don't even flinch. I can't weld so that's out. I can still clean it up cut off then over lapping parts and what not to. Might make it look better. Maybe paint it also?
07-25-13, 12:00 PM
#10
Did I mistakenly click on a Honda forum? 
I can understand not wanting to pony up the cash and take on a DIY project but damn... There's home made and then there's home made... I have those exact irons in my garage and they are rather flimsy and I, for sure wouldn't use them to hold in place a radiator.
Here maybe this thread will help you:
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...-setup-862626/
I can understand not wanting to pony up the cash and take on a DIY project but damn... There's home made and then there's home made... I have those exact irons in my garage and they are rather flimsy and I, for sure wouldn't use them to hold in place a radiator. Here maybe this thread will help you:
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...-setup-862626/
07-25-13, 12:15 PM
#11
Did I mistakenly click on a Honda forum? I can understand not wanting to pony up the cash and take on a DIY project but damn... There's home made and then there's home made... I have those exact irons in my garage and they are rather flimsy and I, for sure wouldn't use them to hold in place a radiator.
Here maybe this thread will help you:
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...-setup-862626/
I can understand not wanting to pony up the cash and take on a DIY project but damn... There's home made and then there's home made... I have those exact irons in my garage and they are rather flimsy and I, for sure wouldn't use them to hold in place a radiator.Here maybe this thread will help you:
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...-setup-862626/
07-25-13, 09:08 PM
#12
I actually applaud you for taking the initiative to do a truly useful mod.. IMO a modest v-mount constructed from unistrut is still better than the stock mount or a cheesy front mount any day.
While it's obviously not intended to be a showcar setup, that doesn't mean that it cant be functional and respectable. The bolted angles are rugged, and likely more durable than prettier setups made from bent and/or welded aluminum--which can be problematic and prone to cracking, especially if the proper materials are not used or not properly heat treated; steel is much more forgiving.
That being said, I agree with RENESISFD that the radiator should be resiliently mounted. This is very important to reduce the thermal stresses that are trying to tear the radiator apart as it is heat cycled against fixed mounting points, it also helps reduce torsional stresses and vibration. I suggest you reuse or rework the stock mounting system (what I did).
While it's obviously not intended to be a showcar setup, that doesn't mean that it cant be functional and respectable. The bolted angles are rugged, and likely more durable than prettier setups made from bent and/or welded aluminum--which can be problematic and prone to cracking, especially if the proper materials are not used or not properly heat treated; steel is much more forgiving.
That being said, I agree with RENESISFD that the radiator should be resiliently mounted. This is very important to reduce the thermal stresses that are trying to tear the radiator apart as it is heat cycled against fixed mounting points, it also helps reduce torsional stresses and vibration. I suggest you reuse or rework the stock mounting system (what I did).
07-25-13, 09:27 PM
#13
I actually applaud you for taking the initiative to do a truly useful mod.. IMO a modest v-mount constructed from unistrut is still better than the stock mount or a cheesy front mount any day.
While it's obviously not intended to be a showcar setup, that doesn't mean that it cant be functional and respectable. The bolted angles are rugged, and likely more durable than prettier setups made from bent and/or welded aluminum--which can be problematic and prone to cracking, especially if the proper materials are not used or not properly heat treated; steel is much more forgiving.
That being said, I agree with RENESISFD that the radiator should be resiliently mounted. This is very important to reduce the thermal stresses that are trying to tear the radiator apart as it is heat cycled against fixed mounting points, it also helps reduce torsional stresses and vibration. I suggest you reuse or rework the stock mounting system (what I did).
While it's obviously not intended to be a showcar setup, that doesn't mean that it cant be functional and respectable. The bolted angles are rugged, and likely more durable than prettier setups made from bent and/or welded aluminum--which can be problematic and prone to cracking, especially if the proper materials are not used or not properly heat treated; steel is much more forgiving.
That being said, I agree with RENESISFD that the radiator should be resiliently mounted. This is very important to reduce the thermal stresses that are trying to tear the radiator apart as it is heat cycled against fixed mounting points, it also helps reduce torsional stresses and vibration. I suggest you reuse or rework the stock mounting system (what I did).
