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11-22-2012, 12:54 PM
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11-25-2012, 09:14 AM
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The rear of the UIM has a factory mount on the back for those that don't know. I also believe if you were to triangulate to that point it would crack the UIM under hard driving only because the engine mounts would still be mushy causing a lot of stress on that mounting point. Can you imagine wheel hop with something like that, it would be interesting to see what happens. Look into poly mounts.
11-25-2012, 03:32 PM
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11-25-2012, 03:35 PM
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11-25-2012, 04:19 PM
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Go to your photobucket and copy your "direct link"
Come back here and paste it here "
" Make sure where you're pasting there's not "http" because your direct link already has it
11-25-2012, 04:31 PM
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This thread was funny, and then... PICTURE! LOL
How is the frame-end of the engine brace mounted? Can't figure it out from these pics. On the 5th gen, there are 4 separate M6 bolts used for the frame plate from NWP, which itself is a seriously sturdy piece of design. And considering what's going on here, it would have to be.
How is the frame-end of the engine brace mounted? Can't figure it out from these pics. On the 5th gen, there are 4 separate M6 bolts used for the frame plate from NWP, which itself is a seriously sturdy piece of design. And considering what's going on here, it would have to be.
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11-25-2012, 04:49 PM
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This thread was funny, and then... PICTURE! LOL
How is the frame-end of the engine brace mounted? Can't figure it out from these pics. On the 5th gen, there are 4 separate M6 bolts used for the frame plate from NWP, which itself is a seriously sturdy piece of design. And considering what's going on here, it would have to be.
How is the frame-end of the engine brace mounted? Can't figure it out from these pics. On the 5th gen, there are 4 separate M6 bolts used for the frame plate from NWP, which itself is a seriously sturdy piece of design. And considering what's going on here, it would have to be.
11-25-2012, 06:04 PM
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Accomplishes the same thing as the NWP but just doesn't look nice in the engine bay IMO, blasphemy to Roc I imagine. If you say it is strong then I can appreciate you doing it yourself. Did you use NWP's design as a springboard? Be honest.....obviously it is really the only place to mount it but still, oddly similar especially the bracket that goes on top of the engine mount itself lol, same shape and everything.
P.S. I really feel bad for you northern guys as that rust is terrible
P.S. I really feel bad for you northern guys as that rust is terrible
11-25-2012, 06:41 PM
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Somehow I don't think engine bling is high on the OP's list of priorities. And that's reasonable for an old sedan and a limited budget.
11-25-2012, 06:50 PM
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Accomplishes the same thing as the NWP but just doesn't look nice in the engine bay IMO, blasphemy to Roc I imagine. If you say it is strong then I can appreciate you doing it yourself. Did you use NWP's design as a springboard? Be honest.....obviously it is really the only place to mount it but still, oddly similar especially the bracket that goes on top of the engine mount itself lol, same shape and everything.
P.S. I really feel bad for you northern guys as that rust is terrible
P.S. I really feel bad for you northern guys as that rust is terrible
of course I used NWP design. Yea it doesnt look as godd but to be honest I bet I can make connecting ends little differently and itll look much better. Also i used steel and not aluminum so I coulds just leave it as is so I painted it wrinkly black. If you can weld aluminum and dig around the hardware store long enough to find nice looking link and stuff, you can make it look great. Or just buy NWP one. Im always happy to support a good company and always encourage people to do the same. But when I think I can make something myself for very low cost.... i couldnt resist to try to make one myself. Its been a fun project.
11-25-2012, 06:55 PM
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I cheaply swaped vq35 in, lower 2 inches ( with nissan sentra struts) did some body work and welding myself. Learned a lot and had a ton of fun. Great project over all.
