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Dauzat's 40 · 12-08-2012, 12:48 PM

I will be starting on my tube front in a few weeks, after our last drift event for the season. Thank you, to all the guys that have posted, i have gotten a lot of ideas from your setups. I will post pics of mine once the process has started.

Johny5 · 12-08-2012, 03:32 PM

Rmetler · 12-08-2012, 04:48 PM

Johny5, I would like to commend you on the most nasty 240 I think I have ever seen! I would like to see more pics of this car.

ds13 · 12-08-2012, 05:31 PM

Nice wood splitter

smellslikecurry · 12-08-2012, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rmetler

Johny5, I would like to commend you on the most nasty 240 I think I have ever seen! I would like to see more pics of this car.

Google Stewart Leask.

BlewByYou · 12-11-2012, 03:04 PM

Look great stu...

phoQ · 12-15-2012, 09:16 AM

Love this thread. Bump for more pics!

surge s14 · 12-15-2012, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rmetler

Johny5, I would like to commend you on the most nasty 240 I think I have ever seen! I would like to see more pics of this car.

its even better in person

Got Insulin? · 12-15-2012, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ds13

Nice wood splitter

Actually, road racers frequently choose wood for its weight/strength ratio.

*andrew600* · 12-15-2012, 09:29 PM

Yea I've seen tons of people use wood. Cheap and easy to replace and they are very strong depending on what you get.

s13love-green · 01-14-2013, 10:46 PM

Any OC local shops ??? Looking to get this don't to fix some minor front end damage
Also avarage cost ?

s13love-green · 01-30-2013, 10:41 PM

Bump this still wondering on price range
Any one in SoCal ???

*dawagarage* · 01-30-2013, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s13love-green

Bump this still wondering on price range
Any one in SoCal ???

just got contacted by Deep's garage that my car is done. had it tubed & tubbed for a quote of $1000. im going to go check it out tomorrow and ill have photos tomorrow of course

*dawagarage* · 02-03-2013, 01:10 AM

https://www.facebook.com/deeps.garage?fref=ts
deepsgarage.com

NismoKnights13 · 05-19-2013, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laotian240

This ones mine ignore me messing with it to see if it was strong enough>.>

Some random one it was interesting how they bent the pipes

Did you get this done? How much was it? How did you know what measurements it was?

Tw1st3d · 05-22-2013, 08:13 AM

All in Type 316 stainless tube.
Living by the ocean I try to do as much as I can in stainless.
Not entirely done yet there is still going to need to be bash bar added
and all the supports.

slidewaysII · 05-22-2013, 05:45 PM

Awesome thread! I'm starting on my S13 this weekend; tired of my front end not fitting correctly from previous owners damage. The only difficult thing about my situation is the front 8" of the frame rails are donzo. I'm going to have to cut them off and fab up the frame rails or just make a tubular front crossmember where the tension rods mount. Should be fun. Will post pics when I'm done.

SmokeCircle · 05-23-2013, 06:03 AM

goals for the front end are to have a lightweight, removable, and replaceable unit while being able to have massive steering angle and shakotan ride height. Also ive never really welded before this so its quite a learning experience. Ill post an update when its done

SupaDoopa · 08-19-2013, 11:00 PM

Those front bars looks a little janky.

bc. · 08-22-2013, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thefro526

Might be a dumb question but, how many people design their tube fronts to disperse energy during crashes? Some of the fronts I've seen lately look like they're substantially stronger than the OEM rad support and front end parts which leads me to believe that in a hard enough crash they're just going to send all of the energy into the rest of the chassis causing massive damage...

This needs to be thought about way more often in tube setups. Mostly the bash bar portion though.

killer240 · 08-22-2013, 12:09 PM

For those of you who run a crash bar, have you ever had a problem hitting like a speed bump with your bottom bar considering that the car goes low too.

ZacKisBacK_Fr · 10-21-2013, 05:21 AM

My set up:

n240sxKing361 · 12-13-2013, 11:11 AM

Hey guys I need some help, I'm gathering materials to tube my s13 due to a twisted core support from a hit and run truck Lol, I gathered 18 feet of 1 3/4 inch tubing and I have my bender, is that the correct tubing size? Also I have the flip up headlights how would I mount them and get them to line up correctly? Also you guy are saying how I have to tube it and mount it in the right areas to prevent massize damage, that's my biggest problem where I am stuck at, is there any way one of you guys can highlight the mounting points of interest for me?

MrMigs · 12-13-2013, 12:22 PM

I've got your solution right here

conrad_s13.5 · 12-13-2013, 03:04 PM

240sxKing,.. balls kind of in your court. If you have to completely replace the coresupport and headlight brackets,. you can just make brackets right off the tubing,...anywhere.

I had to do the same. Keep the hood mounted, and rig up the front bumper and just kinda mock it up accordingly.

Saw a few guys do pop ups, and had fixed positions at like 3 different heights. Up / sleepy / closed. Might be a cool idea too!

Black R · 12-13-2013, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZacKisBacK_Fr

My set up:

I really like the removability and replaceability of this setup.

05subysti · 02-08-2014, 08:40 AM

More tube fronts! Need inspiration people!

GabeS14 · 02-10-2014, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black R

I really like the removability and replaceability of this setup.

yeah man, I learned about removable front ends here on zilvia and made mine like that too. for working on the front of the engine or replacing a bent tube front.

connors13 · 08-23-2014, 10:09 PM

still need to make headlight, fender, intercooler and radiator brackets and front bash bar. but here is my set up. core support is fully removable via 2 bolts recessed into the bottom of the tube so you can't see them

thimes86 · 03-02-2015, 08:13 AM

I know this is an older thread but i just put on my tubular front end and i was wondering whats the best way to mount the pop ups back?

12-08-2012, 03:32 PM	#62
Johny5 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dallas, Tx Age: 39 Posts: 3,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	__________________ www.stewartleask.com

01-14-2013, 10:46 PM	#71
s13love-green Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SOCAL corona Age: 35 Posts: 5,199 Trader Rating: (50) Feedback Score: 50 reviews	Any OC local shops ??? Looking to get this don't to fix some minor front end damage Also avarage cost ? __________________ ....that what she said

01-30-2013, 10:41 PM	#72
s13love-green Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SOCAL corona Age: 35 Posts: 5,199 Trader Rating: (50) Feedback Score: 50 reviews	Bump this still wondering on price range Any one in SoCal ??? __________________ ....that what she said

02-03-2013, 01:10 AM	#74
dawagarage Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 39 Posts: 2,037 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	https://www.facebook.com/deeps.garage?fref=ts deepsgarage.com __________________ formerly known as "hotboiblaze" ratsun: dawa (73 datsun 620) clublexus: properD (97 sc300)

05-22-2013, 08:13 AM	#76
Tw1st3d Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oregon Age: 32 Posts: 211 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	All in Type 316 stainless tube. Living by the ocean I try to do as much as I can in stainless. Not entirely done yet there is still going to need to be bash bar added and all the supports. __________________ ---My Build--- http://zilvia.net/f/builds-builds-on...upe-drift.html

12-08-2012, 12:48 PM	#61
Dauzat's 40 Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denham Springs, La Age: 34 Posts: 94 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I will be starting on my tube front in a few weeks, after our last drift event for the season. Thank you, to all the guys that have posted, i have gotten a lot of ideas from your setups. I will post pics of mine once the process has started.

12-08-2012, 04:48 PM	#63
Rmetler Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Seneca SC Age: 39 Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Johny5, I would like to commend you on the most nasty 240 I think I have ever seen! I would like to see more pics of this car.

12-08-2012, 05:31 PM	#64
ds13 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: nor cal Age: 34 Posts: 132 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice wood splitter

12-11-2012, 03:04 PM	#66
BlewByYou Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 37 58 N 23 43 E Age: 36 Posts: 1,518 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Look great stu...

12-15-2012, 09:16 AM	#67
phoQ Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Age: 40 Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Love this thread. Bump for more pics!

12-15-2012, 09:29 PM	#70
andrew600 ill tongue punch her fart box Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: bethalto, il Age: 34 Posts: 1,221 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Yea I've seen tons of people use wood. Cheap and easy to replace and they are very strong depending on what you get.

05-22-2013, 05:45 PM	#77
slidewaysII Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Awesome thread! I'm starting on my S13 this weekend; tired of my front end not fitting correctly from previous owners damage. The only difficult thing about my situation is the front 8" of the frame rails are donzo. I'm going to have to cut them off and fab up the frame rails or just make a tubular front crossmember where the tension rods mount. Should be fun. Will post pics when I'm done.

05-23-2013, 06:03 AM	#78
SmokeCircle Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 313 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	goals for the front end are to have a lightweight, removable, and replaceable unit while being able to have massive steering angle and shakotan ride height. Also ive never really welded before this so its quite a learning experience. Ill post an update when its done

08-19-2013, 11:00 PM	#79
SupaDoopa Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 隠された意図 Age: 36 Posts: 3,689 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	Those front bars looks a little janky.

08-22-2013, 12:09 PM	#81
killer240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pair of dice, Norcal Age: 33 Posts: 2,621 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	For those of you who run a crash bar, have you ever had a problem hitting like a speed bump with your bottom bar considering that the car goes low too. __________________ REVIEW

10-21-2013, 05:21 AM	#82
ZacKisBacK_Fr Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: France Age: 46 Posts: 81 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My set up: __________________

12-13-2013, 11:11 AM	#83
n240sxKing361 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Corpus Christi Age: 29 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey guys I need some help, I'm gathering materials to tube my s13 due to a twisted core support from a hit and run truck Lol, I gathered 18 feet of 1 3/4 inch tubing and I have my bender, is that the correct tubing size? Also I have the flip up headlights how would I mount them and get them to line up correctly? Also you guy are saying how I have to tube it and mount it in the right areas to prevent massize damage, that's my biggest problem where I am stuck at, is there any way one of you guys can highlight the mounting points of interest for me?

12-13-2013, 12:22 PM	#84
MrMigs Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: San Gabriel, CA Age: 40 Posts: 1,675 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I've got your solution right here __________________ Drifting is just a compromise between you and your car.

12-13-2013, 03:04 PM	#85
conrad_s13.5 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: STL Age: 36 Posts: 1,533 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	240sxKing,.. balls kind of in your court. If you have to completely replace the coresupport and headlight brackets,. you can just make brackets right off the tubing,...anywhere. I had to do the same. Keep the hood mounted, and rig up the front bumper and just kinda mock it up accordingly. Saw a few guys do pop ups, and had fixed positions at like 3 different heights. Up / sleepy / closed. Might be a cool idea too! __________________ cONtRol FReAkS

02-08-2014, 08:40 AM	#87
05subysti Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: TX Posts: 601 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	More tube fronts! Need inspiration people!

08-23-2014, 10:09 PM	#89
connors13 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: port saint lucie florida Posts: 39 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	still need to make headlight, fender, intercooler and radiator brackets and front bash bar. but here is my set up. core support is fully removable via 2 bolts recessed into the bottom of the tube so you can't see them

03-02-2015, 08:13 AM	#90
thimes86 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisville ky Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I know this is an older thread but i just put on my tubular front end and i was wondering whats the best way to mount the pop ups back?

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