Fixes

[VPT]

Maybe TK the metallurgy expert can explain everything going on in these pics.

Unfortunately because this is a cast part the welded area is prone to crack again next to the weld because the cast pores are opened up upon welding. However it would take a hit from a curb, rock, hammer, etc. in the exact same spot it was hit before.


http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/592/wheel008.jpg

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/8296/wheel010.jpg

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/752/wheel016.jpg

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/7150/wheel017.jpg

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/9762/wheel018.jpg

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/6032/wheel019.jpg

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/864/wheel025.jpg

[EVILUTION]

I would worry about what caused it to crack in the first place.

[VPT]

It was hit, there was a divot at the edge of the crack.

[VPT]

5ziggen makes two wheels, fn01r-c and fn01r the -C's are cast and are weaker then the fn01r forged wheels.

[Dizmm]

that looks great. good job!

[northsydryd]

lol nice,now why did i catch so much hell when i talked about welding a rim?

[VPT]

Because you wanted to fix something like this:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_NRSDCBt4i-U/Sb5GPOeq9dI/AAAAAAAACfY/vqjIplCfuJ4/Rota%20wheels.jpg

[northsydryd]

no it wasnt any worse the the one you just fixed

[devlish]

^ i think you talked about welding it with the rubber on still didn't you?? i seem to remember some discussion about the PSi going up due to heat.

[Posihead]

^ i think you talked about welding it with the rubber on still didn't you?? i seem to remember some discussion about the PSi going up due to heat.

Is that safety video with the exploding semi tire still stuck in your head?

[VPT]

Where have I seen a discussion about this before?


http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/4057/headercrack003.jpg

http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/9848/headercrack008.jpg

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/235/headercrack010.jpg

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/8692/headercrack011.jpg

[IROC]

Very nice welding. It takes a lot of practice and good equipment to do the job right. People can complain about the prices but aluminum welding isn't cheap. I had a quote of $50.00 just to weld a 12AN fitting into a fuel cell.
They should price out titanium and carbon fiber stuff. LOL

[Getsideways]

I think you have some fixin work to do i managed to break your welds

[VPT]

I think you have some fixin work to do i managed to break your welds



I heard about that, what did you go and break shit for?

[TomKat]

Can VPT weld steel to titanium?

[VPT]

Can VPT weld steel to titanium?




It is possible to weld the two together but the weld would be incredibly brittle and would come apart just by blowing on it. All joints where two opposing property metals come together have a flat 2 bolts flange/V-band flange/slip joint/ball and cup. I have explained my thoughts on the different joints before.

[TomKat]

Well my shit is leaking. Can it be fixed?

[VPT]

Sounds like an anal malfunction, you would have to see a doctor about that.

[EVILUTION]

Aftermarket EVO headers are shit.

I have a factory exhaust manifold available.

[VPT]

That is a factory mitsu header.

[EVILUTION]

I don't believe it!

Start fresh with a new one!

[VPT]

It is for a 3000GT vr4.

[VPT]

Ebay strikes again!

Typical shit rubs and don't fit deal.

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/6719/ae86exhaust002.jpg

http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/1664/ae86exhaust009.jpg

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/6002/ae86exhaust010.jpg


So we gotta cut that shit up yo.

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/8615/ae86exhaust011.jpg

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/816/ae86exhaust012.jpg

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/5518/ae86exhaust013.jpg


Then we got to realign the primaries and tack weld them into place.

http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/1356/ae86exhaust016.jpg


Collector welded back on.

http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/5115/ae86exhaust021.jpg



Getting the flange ready for welding.

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/4584/ae86exhaust023.jpg



Pay attention to the difference in welds from ebay to mine.

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/914/ae86exhaust024.jpg

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/2740/ae86exhaust026.jpg

[VPT]

Back in.

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/1/ae86exhaust031.jpg



Clears.

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/6885/ae86exhaust033.jpg

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/4964/ae86exhaust034.jpg



Total reconstructive surgery.

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/6234/ae86exhaust041.jpg

http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/2788/ae86exhaust044.jpg

[SgtRauksauff]

Holy crap, that's awesome!!

Mister Vollert, you are one talented artist! Smoley Hokes, that looks phenomenal!

I am proud to have your work in my car!!!!

(and I need to fix whatever's making that oil puke everywhere!)


--sarge

[Extremedsm]

That did not look like fun to fix.

[EVILUTION]

A+ for VPT.

[devlish]

Ebay strikes again!

Oh, i thought this post was gonna be about Bluepies VPT exhaust incident... :-)

just kidding... GREAT JOB on the toyota header fix!! oh, and thanks again for the frame for Colonel Sanders... did you take any pics of that?? I forgot to get pics of the backside!!

[VPT]

Oh, i thought this post was gonna be about Bluepies VPT exhaust incident... :-)

just kidding... GREAT JOB on the toyota header fix!! oh, and thanks again for the frame for Colonel Sanders... did you take any pics of that?? I forgot to get pics of the backside!!



No, I forgot to get pics as well. People will just have to go to KFC and see the work for themselves.


Bluepies exhaust was broke because of someone elses modification but it will still be fixed under warranty because I am a nice guy.

[VPT]

Holy crap, that's awesome!!

Mister Vollert, you are one talented artist! Smoley Hokes, that looks phenomenal!

I am proud to have your work in my car!!!!

(and I need to fix whatever's making that oil puke everywhere!)


--sarge



Are you coming to TT? Remind me to talk about shocks when you see me.

[Extremedsm]

Bluepies exhaust was broke because of someone elses modification but it will still be fixed under warranty because I am a nice guy.

Where is the complaint box? I am sure that thing would be full of complaints of ear aches!

When ya going to have some time to fix that? Or should I just leave it off?

[RapidsChic]

No leaving it off...my ears were ringing most of the night on Sunday.

[SgtRauksauff]

Are you coming to TT? Remind me to talk about shocks when you see me.

Yes, I'm coming to TT tonight!

(and "uh-oh, what ELSE is broken on this car!")

Run Bluepy's exhaust up inside the back of the car, nothing hanging down to rip off then!

--sarge

[VPT]

Where is the complaint box? I am sure that thing would be full of complaints of ear aches!

When ya going to have some time to fix that? Or should I just leave it off?



Thats how I never get complaints, no box for them. Its like bills, can't get bills with no mail box.


Just leave it off, its a race car at a race track, loud should be expected.

[Getsideways]

even racetracks have noise regulations , especially say a parking lot racetrack near residential homes

[Deadly_Evolution]

even racetracks have noise regulations , especially say a parking lot racetrack near residential homes

Agreed.. it's just kinda asking for a reason to have people complain and enough of that and we'll have a repeat of Timber Rattlers. LOL the car is STUPID fast with or without.

[devlish]

Agreed.. it's just kinda asking for a reason to have people complain and enough of that and we'll have a repeat of Timber Rattlers. .

agreed. and being that i'm sure we're not exactly a big money making event for the places we go, track owners will probalby listen to complaining neighbors and shut us down, so they don't have other problems with the big money making events are going on... just a thought.


what was this thread originally about again??

[BLAQK]

Thanks for the exhaust work VPT, it looks great finally where it should be. Even on short notice!!!

[VPT]

No problem man! Glad your happy with it! Post up some pics since you didn't have pass. side pics yet.