TitaniumTT's I hope I make it to DGRR '09 Build

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by helghast7

hey you can weld different types of metals right?

Can I personally or can it be done in general? Generally speaking you can weld different types of steels together, like stainless can be welded to chromoly and different aluminum allows can be welded together, 6061 to 6062 or 5052 and such but you can't weld AL to steel. And yes I can weld all of those, TIG is a wonderful thing.

Originally Posted by 2gslse

I love the way the knightsports look but if I remember right they require the headlight lid retainer (clips) to be cut off and use doublesided tape or something to hold it down. They are plastic and have a bad enough time staying on as it is without cutting mounts off.
there was a group buy for some bi-xenon projectors (from sakebomb garage) in the popups for good lighting without the bad looks of the sleek lights.

Thanks for the tip. I'll take a look and talk to Tray about his Knightsports. If it's just a clip I'll prob end up modding it as I always do. I'll look at the SakeBombs as well, he's a vendor here now isn't he?

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

Such a hater on flush headlights Guess that means I cant con you into making the bracket for my HIDs huh?

You can't, your wallet might We'll figure something out for sure. The shop is going through, Alex and I see each other just about everyday and we keep talking and planning so we won't be turning down any project that we can do.

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

You should make a new thread for your FD, even if you dont start building it until the spring - I have a sneaking suspicion you will tinker here and there before then

I can't, I just don't have the shop room right now. I've got a 20' boat that I need to make gone and gotta start on the FC soon. Right now both are snowed into their little winter hibernation spot with a Mazda 323 blocking the way which needs to be sold or wholesaled or donated by years end. Not to mention the race trailer that needs to be built before the season starts as well.... ugh... I need to get my ass in gear. When the FC is back together, the FD will be raped on as well as Alex's FC.

[WE3RX7]

323 a GTX???

Is Alex attending DGRR this time as well?

[helghast7]

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Can I personally or can it be done in general? Generally speaking you can weld different types of steels together, like stainless can be welded to chromoly and different aluminum allows can be welded together, 6061 to 6062 or 5052 and such but you can't weld AL to steel. And yes I can weld all of those, TIG is a wonderful thing.

ok cool in the not to distant future im going to need 2 items welded:

1 is certain hairline cracks on my PPF
2 is the flange for my BOV to my pipe

let me know the prices and when you could do them, though the flange im not going to need done for a while since i still need to test fit were i want the bov

[Whizbang]

TitaniumTT's I hope I make it to 20,000 views Build

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

323 a GTX???

Is Alex attending DGRR this time as well?

If it was a GTX it wouldn't be sold at all.... it's a 132k mile, beater, no PS, PDL,PW or even a passenger sideview mirror. It does still run and start and really only needs an exhaust leak fixed and a new battery. $500 takes it home. Interior's a little rough, perfect beater car.

We're hoping he does but time will tell, he's got some shit going on right now

Originally Posted by helghast7

ok cool in the not to distant future im going to need 2 items welded:

1 is certain hairline cracks on my PPF
2 is the flange for my BOV to my pipe

let me know the prices and when you could do them, though the flange im not going to need done for a while since i still need to test fit were i want the bov

I'd be able to do them in the next week or so, maybe after the new year? PM me with what works good for you and we'll go from there.

-Brian

[BigIslandSevens]

Sorry, not to add to a internal debate, but pop-up headlights went out with headbands and big hair. They absolutly destroy the looks of the car when popped up. Aerodynamic by day, and friggin brick by night. Just my opinion. I am not a corvette fan but the best thing they ever did for it was mount some molded lights.

And excuse the jacking but 2gslse: Do you have a core support laying around you don't need? I am in need of one. Does it include the main support bar(crash bar) Mine was damaged by a Mitsu galant

[helghast7]

i love the FD with pop ups, there not square on them like the FC and FB. they just look right on the car IMO, and it brings more of an exotic vibe towards the car when you roll into a crowded place when its going dark and you open them, ive had lots of people stare

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by BigIslandSevens

Sorry, not to add to a internal debate, but pop-up headlights went out with headbands and big hair. They absolutly destroy the looks of the car when popped up. Aerodynamic by day, and friggin brick by night. Just my opinion. I am not a corvette fan but the best thing they ever did for it was mount some molded lights.

And excuse the jacking but 2gslse: Do you have a core support laying around you don't need? I am in need of one. Does it include the main support bar(crash bar) Mine was damaged by a Mitsu galant

True, but when I see an FD with some sort of sleek light kit, it just doesn't look right in my eyes. With them closed, it looks just awesome. With them open, I'm not seeing the car so I don't care Sleek lights may look better than the pop-ups up, but do you think they look better with than with the pop-ups closed? Cuz that's pretty much the only time I'll be seeing the car and in my opionion, no lights at all looks the best, so I'll be keeping the pop-ups, just improving the visibility of them....... Not to mention the classic rock station that I listen too is playing music that I grew up with in HS. Since when did Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains become classic?

Damn Galant owners. Ask him if he wants a new set of rims

Originally Posted by helghast7

i love the FD with pop ups, there not square on them like the FC and FB. they just look right on the car IMO, and it brings more of an exotic vibe towards the car when you roll into a crowded place when its going dark and you open them, ive had lots of people stare

The lights themselves are still square and can use some improving upon, hence the KS kit I plan to use. Knowing me I'll probably toss in some Hella 90mm modules just becuase those lights are fricken awesome. Same ones I have on the FC and I love them.

[BigIslandSevens]

I hear your points. And for me, yeah I like the sleek better. But that's why I like cars. many different styles to choose from for individual tastes.

I was watching some Nascar themed show once and Mark Martins kid reffered to ac/dc as oldies, and 2pac as classic rap..... I wanted to slap the TV. Guess that means we are getting old.

[need RX7]

Pop-ups = win

[2gslse]

And excuse the jacking but 2gslse: Do you have a core support laying around you don't need? I am in need of one. Does it include the main support bar(crash bar) Mine was damaged by a Mitsu galant[/QUOTE]

If TitainiumTT doesn't need it then I have the main structure from the top of the windshield forward from a car I got my wiring out of I just couldn't see throwing it away when I was done. I am pretty sure I have a bumper support in the attic also.

[helghast7]

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

The lights themselves are still square and can use some improving upon, hence the KS kit I plan to use. Knowing me I'll probably toss in some Hella 90mm modules just becuase those lights are fricken awesome. Same ones I have on the FC and I love them.

in comparison to the FC there quite rouned and to further give the FD a more flowing look when there up mazda gave the lights a more round cover around them and ditched the very square 2 piece unit. are they still square? well yea, but if you put a FC housing next to an FD housing they look very different

but im bias as a mofo, i love me some pop ups

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by BigIslandSevens

Guess that means we are getting old.

BITE YOUR TONGUE!!!!

Originally Posted by 2gslse

If TitainiumTT doesn't need it then I have the main structure from the top of the windshield forward from a car I got my wiring out of I just couldn't see throwing it away when I was done. I am pretty sure I have a bumper support in the attic also.

I don't need it, I'm good, it's a few little pieces that were cut out, it would be easier to repair it that to cut a million spot welds and weld in the new pieces... all your's man.

Originally Posted by helghast7

in comparison to the FC there quite rouned and to further give the FD a more flowing look when there up mazda gave the lights a more round cover around them and ditched the very square 2 piece unit. are they still square? well yea, but if you put a FC housing next to an FD housing they look very different

but im bias as a mofo, i love me some pop ups

Very very true, and yeah, I love me some pop-ups too

[Force13b]

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

My buddy and future business partner took one look at the FD and said, "I know you're going to out-vote me on this, but she's the PERFECT candidate for a race car." I almost slapped him I can't believe I own an FD. WOOT!!!!! There will be a VERY detailed thread in a few months when I get into her, total build thread. We're going to use her as a rolling advertisement for what we can do. And as a template for a bunch of custom parts that we will offer, Tray and Phil will be the Test Mules. The parts will be "Dragon Approved"

Can't wait to see some custome parts

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Thanks for the tip. I'll take a look and talk to Tray about his Knightsports. If it's just a clip I'll prob end up modding it as I always do. I'll look at the SakeBombs as well, he's a vendor here now isn't he?

Sakebombs kit is really well done, i would have been in on the group buy had i not just purchased a fuel kit and meth kit. I have sakebombs brake lines let’s just say all of their stuff is top notch.