crash89
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- Mar 5, 2008
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Punta Gorda,
Florida
Last year i decided i wanted to put a cage in my spyder since it was starting to get decently fast and just wanted some kind of reinforcement. Plus it strengthens the chassis so why not!? Plus ive been kind of teaching myself to TIG, also bought myself a pro-tools 105 tubing bender.
Using 1 3/4" .083" wall chromoly tubing. For now im just going with 6 point as i dont feel like cutting my dash up. Plus for now i think this will be sufficient for a while!
Template for the main hoop
Floor plates and main hoop bent
Cut the seat back support out to lose some weight and gain access to the strut towers
First rear bar, i went as high up the strut tower as i could while still being able to get under the top. 30* bend was necessary.
Other rear bar to match. This was a pain in the ass to get to be symmetrical.
Rear shot.
So far this is all i have. I also have the harness bar bent, just havent fit it up yet. Plan is to have some kirkey's by spring time too. Probably have 15-18 hours into it not counting getting the interior stripped and sound deadening and things cut out. Thoughts, comments, advise welcome!!
Using 1 3/4" .083" wall chromoly tubing. For now im just going with 6 point as i dont feel like cutting my dash up. Plus for now i think this will be sufficient for a while!
Template for the main hoop
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Floor plates and main hoop bent
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Cut the seat back support out to lose some weight and gain access to the strut towers
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First rear bar, i went as high up the strut tower as i could while still being able to get under the top. 30* bend was necessary.
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Other rear bar to match. This was a pain in the ass to get to be symmetrical.
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Rear shot.
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So far this is all i have. I also have the harness bar bent, just havent fit it up yet. Plan is to have some kirkey's by spring time too. Probably have 15-18 hours into it not counting getting the interior stripped and sound deadening and things cut out. Thoughts, comments, advise welcome!!
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