200sx S13 build up from Latvia - Page 2 - Drifting forum

root79 · 18-06-2008, 14:50

Ok I got your message. Welder use 1.5mm steel and there are extra plates-ribs added under this skin. For more strenght.

root79 · 27-06-2008, 19:25

Here are some new update. The cage is finished.

Will be long full of work weekend, a lot of weldin, cuting, grinding, sanding....

root79 · 29-06-2008, 20:53

Some progress after weekend:

root79 · 07-07-2008, 09:42

Some little update.

Made firewall plugs, all necesasry made for front inside fenders and for fuel tank.

Keep working.

BH1 · 07-07-2008, 21:09

Good work, keep on going.

root79 · 08-07-2008, 17:52

Will keep it, if economical crisis and inflation dose not kill me.
Today lost my job.

Crisis, employee short cut.

Ts@n@k@s_Ae86 · 08-07-2008, 18:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by root79

Will keep it, if economical crisis and inflation dose not kill me.
Today lost my job.

Crisis, employee short cut.

Thats really sad, i hope you get an other job, and finish your project...

driftnething · 08-07-2008, 20:56

harsh mate, you need a job building drift/race cars by the look of your work !

dont give up this WILL be awsome

mint · 08-07-2008, 21:13

Sorry to hear duder.. looks good man

root79 · 09-07-2008, 05:46

Thanks guy's for support. Yeah, I'm looking for job in UK or Canada as a sheet metal work specialist or cordinator for sheet metal works, have many year expierence in it and as a car and heavy truck repair service superior.

root79 · 11-07-2008, 16:13

It was hard decision, have a serious reasons why I can't continue this projet.

For sale this project. Price ask at root79@inbox.lv

root79 · 20-07-2008, 15:13

There are some good changes, got new job. But I'm still looking possibility to sell this car.
I'm keep working on this car, because car in condition that building process can't stop. It's still not prime paited.

One mate from local sx club are fiber part maker. So, he was interested in my project an decide help in to part making from carbon for s13. He is making now front hood and rear trunk. It's lot of job necesary to made those parts with high quality. He is working at - Par mums

Actualy this is most interesting stuff in such projects like this. We will try to made as much as possible of everything here in Latvia in place of ordering parts from around the world.

Here are some pics:

xborninthefightx · 20-07-2008, 16:18

Please dont sell it, your doing a great job there, more picys

To me the best part of any build is making the shell.

18-06-2008, 14:50	#21 (permalink)
root79 gripper Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 27	Ok I got your message. Welder use 1.5mm steel and there are extra plates-ribs added under this skin. For more strenght. Last edited by root79 : 18-06-2008 at 14:56.

27-06-2008, 19:25	#22 (permalink)
root79 gripper Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 27	Here are some new update. The cage is finished. Will be long full of work weekend, a lot of weldin, cuting, grinding, sanding.... Last edited by root79 : 27-06-2008 at 19:34.

20-07-2008, 15:13	#32 (permalink)
root79 gripper Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 27	There are some good changes, got new job. But I'm still looking possibility to sell this car. I'm keep working on this car, because car in condition that building process can't stop. It's still not prime paited. One mate from local sx club are fiber part maker. So, he was interested in my project an decide help in to part making from carbon for s13. He is making now front hood and rear trunk. It's lot of job necesary to made those parts with high quality. He is working at - Par mums Actualy this is most interesting stuff in such projects like this. We will try to made as much as possible of everything here in Latvia in place of ordering parts from around the world. Here are some pics: Last edited by root79 : 20-07-2008 at 15:18.

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29-06-2008, 20:53	#23 (permalink)
root79 gripper Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 27	Some progress after weekend:

07-07-2008, 09:42	#24 (permalink)
root79 gripper Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 27	Some little update. Made firewall plugs, all necesasry made for front inside fenders and for fuel tank. Keep working.

07-07-2008, 21:09	#25 (permalink)
BH1 tail slider Join Date: May 2006 Location: Germany / Black Forest Posts: 146	Good work, keep on going.

08-07-2008, 17:52	#26 (permalink)
root79 gripper Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 27	Will keep it, if economical crisis and inflation dose not kill me. Today lost my job. Crisis, employee short cut.

08-07-2008, 20:56	#28 (permalink)
driftnething tail slider Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 128	harsh mate, you need a job building drift/race cars by the look of your work ! dont give up this WILL be awsome

08-07-2008, 21:13	#29 (permalink)
mint minto kun™ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Asakusa, Tokyo Posts: 856	Sorry to hear duder.. looks good man

09-07-2008, 05:46	#30 (permalink)
root79 gripper Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 27	Thanks guy's for support. Yeah, I'm looking for job in UK or Canada as a sheet metal work specialist or cordinator for sheet metal works, have many year expierence in it and as a car and heavy truck repair service superior.

11-07-2008, 16:13	#31 (permalink)
root79 gripper Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 27	It was hard decision, have a serious reasons why I can't continue this projet. For sale this project. Price ask at root79@inbox.lv

20-07-2008, 16:18	#33 (permalink)
xborninthefightx dorifto kingu! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ashford, Middlesex Posts: 542	Please dont sell it, your doing a great job there, more picys To me the best part of any build is making the shell.