My RX7/Rotary projects... formerly My Blk base build up..
#151
Zum,
I'm going to mount my fmic and the front bumper and see where I might be able to mount the tow hook. In my situation, I might have to custom make it. Either case, I'll take some pics and post on this thread. Who knows, It might help you and you might do the same thing.
Some I've seen, peopld have made a slit on the bumper to pass the two hook. I'm thinking I'll probably have to do that.
I'm going to mount my fmic and the front bumper and see where I might be able to mount the tow hook. In my situation, I might have to custom make it. Either case, I'll take some pics and post on this thread. Who knows, It might help you and you might do the same thing.
Some I've seen, peopld have made a slit on the bumper to pass the two hook. I'm thinking I'll probably have to do that.
#153
Originally Posted by wanklin
Let me know how the tow hook works out for you Phil. If you can design one out of cardboard I can get it custom cut from titanium or whatever metal we wish.
just lemme know.
just lemme know.
Thanks!
PHIL
#158
Alright..
I tried to see if tow hook coould be mounted... So i put my IC on and Front bumper
Here is the area I'm thinking about adding (oil cooler opening, as FMIC completely fills up the front opening).
I think I could use the stock tow hook area to the rail and Just bend the metal to clear the bumper... Only concern I have is how it will all play with my upgraded Oil coolers. I think If I bend it near the bumper, It should be fine.
I tried to see if tow hook coould be mounted... So i put my IC on and Front bumper
Here is the area I'm thinking about adding (oil cooler opening, as FMIC completely fills up the front opening).
I think I could use the stock tow hook area to the rail and Just bend the metal to clear the bumper... Only concern I have is how it will all play with my upgraded Oil coolers. I think If I bend it near the bumper, It should be fine.
#159
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Phil, you're not planning on running dual oil coolers?
Btw, I'll contact Ray on monday to get the verdict on the dgrr sponsorship----he wants to do it, just needed verification from his boss.
Btw, I'll contact Ray on monday to get the verdict on the dgrr sponsorship----he wants to do it, just needed verification from his boss.
#160
Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Phil, you're not planning on running dual oil coolers?
Btw, I'll contact Ray on monday to get the verdict on the dgrr sponsorship----he wants to do it, just needed verification from his boss.
Btw, I'll contact Ray on monday to get the verdict on the dgrr sponsorship----he wants to do it, just needed verification from his boss.
AWESOME!! Please let me know as soon as you find out. I'm suppose to send in the TShirt design to the printer this monday or tuesday.
PHIL
#162
Originally Posted by KINETIK_FD3S
thats one light weight tow hook!, j/k but have you thought of cutting a slit on the bumper?
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I would just cut the bumper Phil and leave the tow hook straight and flat. Otherwise when yu do need it and the tow truck hooks up to it. The torque from the winch will very likely straighted the hook out some and **** up your bumper anyway.
Functionality over looks...
Functionality over looks...
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Originally Posted by HDP
Incorporate the bends laid flat in the design and have it bent when you receive it.
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Originally Posted by wanklin
Solid advice, though a thick gauge steel bend should hold up just fine. I think the oil coolers are going to be the deal makers/breakers.
I agree!
#168
Originally Posted by Fd3BOOST
I would just cut the bumper Phil and leave the tow hook straight and flat. Otherwise when yu do need it and the tow truck hooks up to it. The torque from the winch will very likely straighted the hook out some and **** up your bumper anyway.
Functionality over looks...
Functionality over looks...
Until I saw that Feed ones are bent like what I want to do. (pic provided by Agentspeed)
Originally Posted by wanklin
Solid advice, though a thick gauge steel bend should hold up just fine. I think the oil coolers are going to be the deal makers/breakers.
#169
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Originally Posted by travs92vr4
True. But your talking about bending 1/4" stainless. Thats not easy to do it accurately.
#170
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Originally Posted by Fd3BOOST
I would just cut the bumper Phil and leave the tow hook straight and flat. Otherwise when yu do need it and the tow truck hooks up to it. The torque from the winch will very likely straighted the hook out some and **** up your bumper anyway.
Functionality over looks...
Functionality over looks...
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Originally Posted by HDP
Most welding businesses have cutters and benders to handle 1/4" with no problem. Now cutting accurate designs with a plasma cutter is a different story.
And the link showed a CNC plasma cutter. Your not going to get much more accurate than that!
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Originally Posted by herblenny
Yep, SuperNow is the company name.
Here is their Japanese website: http://www.supernow.co.jp/
I couldn't find this product though...
PHIL
Here is their Japanese website: http://www.supernow.co.jp/
I couldn't find this product though...
PHIL
商品名 ショートスタビブラケット(略してショーブラ!)
適合車種 FD3S
カラー アルミ削り出し!
価格 15750円(本体価格15000円)
説明文 これいいっす!
ほとんど曲がってるFDのフロントスタビの弱点を克服してます。
剛性のないノーマルの薄い鉄板をアルミ材から削り出して剛性アップ!
更にノーマルより22ミリ短く製作したのでロードクリアランスもアップ!ちょっとした段差でぶつける心配も 無くなります。
ブラケットが曲がるとロアーアームと干渉してトラブルの元です。
Vマウントにもノーマルマウントにも対応します。
詳しい開発日記はこちらです!
http://www.supernow.co.jp/diary/diar...ead&y=2004&m=3
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Phil, I'll try to find some pictures from the auto salon. IIRC, most of the circuit cars brought for display just cut through the bumper. It's what I would do...
I'd think a bumper is probably the least of your worries if you're being pulled that hard out from where you end up....are you planning on needing to use it???
I'd think a bumper is probably the least of your worries if you're being pulled that hard out from where you end up....are you planning on needing to use it???
#175
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Originally Posted by travs92vr4
True, but once again that link was provided for people that might not have the connections for metal working. And if your buying it from ebay, you most likely can't get it bent, or you don't have the tools yourself! Why buy something off ebay when you can get it done locally - ya know!