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> The Project Anklebiter Build Thread., 8/29 Lid latches and glamor shots...
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post Nov 20 2008, 12:44 PM
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Cool! Nice to see some updating going on today. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)
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post Nov 20 2008, 10:41 PM
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Very nice, I can't wait to see how the defuser fits in with all of this. Are you going to move the radiator to the back now? Looks like you have a bunch more room now.
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post Nov 20 2008, 11:15 PM
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I had thought about moving the radiator to the rear but I think it will bring alot of extra heat to the engine bay. I have a feeling it will be hard enough to get the intercooler cool as it is, running a belly pan and diffuser will seriously limit airflow to the engine bay. Who needs trunk space anyway? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 4 2008, 04:30 PM
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I did a little welding today.
I reinforced the rest of the tower and tied the rear tubes into the main cage.
While I had the welder out I patched all of the un-needed holes in the "trunk" and engine bay.

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post Dec 4 2008, 04:30 PM
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I had planned on welding tubes into both sides today but it is 9 degrees here so I gave in to the cold after only finishing the passenger side.
I should be able to weld in the other side tomorrow.
I also properly attached the framerail to the tower, it looks like the only thing attaching the two in the stock car were 3 tiny spot welds.

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post Dec 4 2008, 05:08 PM
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post Dec 5 2008, 02:38 PM
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Are you using that bzt-bzt-bzt-bzt welding technique that I see so many kids using now days when welding with a MIG machine? Your welds look funny.
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post Dec 5 2008, 03:20 PM
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Yeah I use the bzt-bzt technique, the welds run a little on the cooler side but I find that I have better control of the weld quality this way.
The welds do look a little crazy in the pictures, because I polished them with the wire wheel the cameras flash goes nuts and makes them look all wonkey, trust me they look a lot better in person!
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post Dec 7 2008, 01:44 PM
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I finished the cage today.
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post Dec 7 2008, 01:44 PM
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After cutting out the trunk floor and welding in all of the rear tubes I dropped a total of 3.2 pounds, not bad considering what was done.
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post Dec 7 2008, 03:27 PM
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Now there should be no problem in finding room to upgrade your 901 to a WRX 5 speed someday.
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post Dec 8 2008, 01:50 AM
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I'm concerned that the hoops of your roll bars are not continuous to the frame rails and are entirely dependent for their strength on the welds at their bases. They are also not triangulated and worry they will fold over onto your noggin in a crash. Don't get me wrong, I like what your doing overall, just want you to be safe.
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post Dec 8 2008, 10:34 AM
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I totally agree, at this point the hoops are not nearly as strong as they could be.
I have decided to run 5-point harnesses so it would probably be a good idea to triangulate the hoops with another bar.
It will be tough to squeeze another bar under the humps, I will have a better idea of what is possible after I finish the firewall.
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post Dec 8 2008, 10:36 AM
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great job!

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post Dec 8 2008, 07:10 PM
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Today I started rebuilding the firewall. Since I cut off the targa bar that held the upper seat belt bracket I have decided to go with 5-point harnesses. Luckly my main hoop is in a great position to anchor the shoulder belts but the firewall needed to be recessed to clear the belts.
I made these blisters then welded them into the firewall.

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post Dec 8 2008, 07:22 PM
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post Dec 16 2008, 06:06 PM
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Big news, My wife and I are moving to Boulder Colorado in a couple weeks. I am transferring to CU Boulder in time for the spring semester. We got a nice place with a garage so work can continue on the Anklebiter. I dropped it back onto it's wheels to move it and decided to take some pics.

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post Dec 16 2008, 06:07 PM
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After having the car on 18" jackstands for a year I could not believe how low it was after I dropped it down on its wheels.
I took a couple pictures of the car next to our Subies to show just how low a 41" tall car really is.
The car is sitting at 5" from the ground to the donuts, I could go a little lower but I think things are looking pretty good as they are.

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post Dec 16 2008, 06:10 PM
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post Dec 16 2008, 07:16 PM
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WOW. I am thinking Porsche should reintroduce the 914 ala the Camaro/Challenger/Mustang and just copy your design. Sign me up.

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