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Now available mitsubishi evolution 7, 8, 9 GSR, MR, RS and SE front light weight all chromoly motor mount/cross bar! Made up a jig to be able to build these bars any time. 100% lightweight and strong 4130 chromoly! Can be personalized or modded to work with any other mods, undertrays, aero plates, or bars. The motor mount bracket shown has solid plates but can be drilled, slotted, etc. for looks and even more weight savings. The bar saves about 7 pounds over the stock punched and welded bar! Also like all VPT products comes with a lifetime warranty against cracking, bending, or failure. Rust is NOT covered. :cool:
The one bar that is a little different is just a mock up bar.
$225 each
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Getsideways
10-29-2011, 06:44 PM
Good job. You will have to advertise these on EVOM.
Dizmm
10-29-2011, 06:45 PM
Bring on the residuals!
Bring on the residuals!
Do you want the left overs from your bar I sold to someone else? http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing013.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Dizmm
10-29-2011, 06:55 PM
Frank was right, you cant even tell where you cut it in half.
Frank was right, you cant even tell where you cut it in half.
Paint can cover all kinds of stuff!
Extremedsm
10-29-2011, 09:07 PM
Looks awesome Andy. I will call you in the morning tomorrow and see if you are around to pick stuff up.
Draven8795
10-29-2011, 11:26 PM
Going off subject a bit. But what do you typically weld your stuff up with?
I just picked up a lincoln mig and will start practicing soon and since your the resident expert might ask you a few questions in the future.
I do 99% of my welding with TIG.
What kind of mig did you get? I am in the market for a mig for quick dirty jobs. Kind of a waste to tig up some rusted pos exhaust that the customer just wants fixed. MIG is faster, colder, and easier.
Draven8795
10-30-2011, 12:35 PM
I do 99% of my welding with TIG.
What kind of mig did you get? I am in the market for a mig for quick dirty jobs. Kind of a waste to tig up some rusted pos exhaust that the customer just wants fixed. MIG is faster, colder, and easier.
I picked up a Lincoln 140c. Something small and nice around the garage for me to learn on and do basic sheet metal work.
There was a guy in rapids selling the sp135 plus which was the model before the one I got.
I need at least a 180. Is that 140 a 110v or 220v machine?
Draven8795
10-30-2011, 04:19 PM
I need at least a 180. Is that 140 a 110v or 220v machine?
The 140 is a 110. Due to the cost and me not knowing exactly what projects I'll undertake I stuck with that since I know I'll mostly be working on thin sheet metal at first. The thickest thing I would weld at this point would be the axle tubes on an 8.8 and I'm not sure my 140 can do that?
They make the 180c which is 220 but like you said you might need more than that. When I was looking on craigslist I was looking for newer models since I don't have any experience with welding and didn't want to screw around with a machine that might need a little maintenance or wasn't taken care of.
SgtRauksauff
10-31-2011, 10:15 AM
I like mine, it's a Lincoln 175-plus. 220v. The 'plus' part means that instead of just having four or five detents, it's an "infinitely variable" heat control. Really handy, as a lot of times on the four-setting machines, it was too cool on the lower setting and too hot on the higher setting. Especially when having to repair exhausts.
But it's not for sale. And it's not a 180. Heaviest thing I've welded up has been a frame to hold a giant concrete weight (1200lbs I think, but I can't remember for sure) on the back of a tractor with a 3-point hitch, for when it's moving snow. Most of it was 3/16", but there were a couple bits of 1/4" plate involved here and there. Mostly exhaust, with some 3/16" motormounts here and there as well. I still want to get the aluminum kit at some point, but I might just go with a new welder at that time. I've had this one since '05 or '06, it's been a great machine.
It's rated to be able do weld 5/16" in a single pass, if I remember correctly.
--sarge
Draven8795
10-31-2011, 11:31 AM
I like mine, it's a Lincoln 175-plus. 220v. The 'plus' part means that instead of just having four or five detents, it's an "infinitely variable" heat control. Really handy, as a lot of times on the four-setting machines, it was too cool on the lower setting and too hot on the higher setting. Especially when having to repair exhausts.
But it's not for sale. And it's not a 180. Heaviest thing I've welded up has been a frame to hold a giant concrete weight (1200lbs I think, but I can't remember for sure) on the back of a tractor with a 3-point hitch, for when it's moving snow. Most of it was 3/16", but there were a couple bits of 1/4" plate involved here and there. Mostly exhaust, with some 3/16" motormounts here and there as well. I still want to get the aluminum kit at some point, but I might just go with a new welder at that time. I've had this one since '05 or '06, it's been a great machine.
It's rated to be able do weld 5/16" in a single pass, if I remember correctly.
--sarge
You are correct on the single pass with that 175 plus. The c in 140 stands I believe for continuous or either way its like yours with the fully variable voltage ratings.
The 140c/180c are the next model the created after the 135/175 plus.
SgtRauksauff
10-31-2011, 02:18 PM
dammit. time to upgrade. I need to get a 181.
First customers custom bar.
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Getsideways
11-02-2011, 08:07 PM
Looks nice!!
EVILUTION
11-02-2011, 08:19 PM
FWIW other vendors have implemented a poly mount and some have even added a tow mount to the bar. How bad is the vibration with the solid mount?
https://secure.buschurracing.com/catalog/images/Center%20Mem-%20Framed.JPG
I mentioned the bars can be customized however the customer wants including utilizing the stock rubber mount, tow hooks, lights, dildos, you name it. That is the beauty of custom parts done locally, you get what you want!
Getsideways
11-03-2011, 06:34 AM
Vibration isnt that bad , you can kinda feel it through the steering wheel a little more thats about it
Getsideways
11-06-2011, 06:51 AM
Do you have an email address mister vollert?
Why yes, yes I do. snowseeker@charter.net
EVILUTION
11-06-2011, 02:52 PM
Vibration isnt that bad , you can kinda feel it through the steering wheel a little more thats about it
Good deal!
I hear it is supposed to help fix gear rejection too.
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