xt2005bonbon Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I don't offroad in my outback shes a highway queen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I don't offroad in my outback shes a highway queen. Time to go lower. Add real fender flares and fit your 255s. You know you want to. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmaresmk Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Oh i do. I had a set of 18's with 255/40R18 i was getting but the guy sold them while i was arranging pickup with him. Buying a house so Betty is on hold. So i am building a 28'x38' two story Garage soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discojon Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Update? The rest of my CNC router came in yesterday. I now have 7 boxes of bolts plates, and rails that need assembled. Hopefully I'll be up and running in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 @Disco what size can you cut with yours? My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discojon Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 @Disco what size can you cut with yours? Initially I will be setup for 4' x 4' x 12" but will be expanding to 4' x 8' x 12" later this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylerwade17 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I'm in! It seems like I take my car places I shouldn't:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discojon Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Progress has been made! http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/14/f46522a9d478131385b9bd09860caca6.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmok Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I'm definitely interested in a skid plate since my plastic cover is missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discojon Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 The CNC is 95% done. Its built and moving under own power. I've been so busy with everything else I haven't had time to finish. Trying to get a 6mt swap done and out of the garage then I'll focus on the router. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 so ready to hand over my money. any provisions for RacersX FMIC piping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grothe08LGT Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 How do we get in on this!? Need a new one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covertrussian Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Semi Interested in one too, depending on how the final product looks/bolts up 05 LGT 16G 14psi 290whp/30mpg (SOLD) 12 OBP Stock 130whp/27mpg@87 Oct 00 G20t GT28r 10psi 250whp/36mpg 22 Ascent STOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grothe08LGT Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Any updates?? Also following up on how I get in on this deal?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discojon Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I am still in a holding pattern on finalizing the CNC. Everything is built I Just need to wire in the Spindle Controller and Spindle. I need more hours in the day. I will say it is a priority but i can't give a time frame as of now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetlegal Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I am still in a holding pattern on finalizing the CNC. Everything is built I Just need to wire in the Spindle Controller and Spindle. I need more hours in the day. I will say it is a priority but i can't give a time frame as of now. How big is the plate? Care to send me the final drawing of it? If you're wanting a test piece I should be able to have one water jet depending on the size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grothe08LGT Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Any news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flinkly Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 What is the "cooling" that people keep mentioning? The lower grill opening is right above the plate, so i don't think cooling louvres serve any actual function. They might provide strength, and/or looks, but that's it. I've always imagined a few welded pieces of aluminum tubestock bolted in place, and a few seperate sheets over the frame. Just drop a single sheet under the engine for access, and extend the coverage beyond the cradle. Been waiting to get my hands on a jdm header first, and get a few other design projects done before a skidplate. Also: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219413 Sent from my XT1028 * Build Thread * 26.53 MPG - 12 month Average * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwstai Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 So I was working in my buddy's shop and noticed his CNC table. Long story short, 24 hours and $100 for a 4x4 sheet of 6061-T4 later and we were playing with the .dxf file at the beginning of this thread. We cut one out of cardboard on the CNC first to verify fitment and found two issues with the .dxf, as is. The wings on the front are too long front to back, on an '05 OBXT anyway. It impedes the lower control arm from decompressing fully when the car is jacked up and I can only imagine may be an issue while driving rough terrain as well. This was solved by shortening the wings on the .dxf by about 3", easy fix. Second issue, while the bolt holes on the CNC file are perfectly placed for using existing M8 bolt holes on the chassis, using ONLY those three bolts leaves the rearward 20 inches of the aluminum completely unsupported and unattached, and at least with 1/8" aluminum it hangs loose and rattles something fierce. I solved this by adding a 4th hole (we actually CNC'd a slot rather than a hole for installation flexibility) under the transmission support crossmember. Then I drilled and installed a rivnut into that crossmember into which I threaded a 4th M8. Problem solved. We also added to the file and then cut an oil filter and drain hole, and then used his bender to add the required double offset bend to clear the oilpan etc. Worked slick and there you go. Most importantly wanted to warn you about using the file as is. I should have thought of this before, but I'll see if he saved the edited file and if I can get my hands on that maybe that'll help ya'll as well! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discojon Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 So I was working in my buddy's shop and noticed his CNC table. Long story short, 24 hours and $100 for a 4x4 sheet of 6061-T4 later and we were playing with the .dxf file at the beginning of this thread. We cut one out of cardboard on the CNC first to verify fitment and found two issues with the .dxf, as is. The wings on the front are too long front to back, on an '05 OBXT anyway. It impedes the lower control arm from decompressing fully when the car is jacked up and I can only imagine may be an issue while driving rough terrain as well. This was solved by shortening the wings on the .dxf by about 3", easy fix. Second issue, while the bolt holes on the CNC file are perfectly placed for using existing M8 bolt holes on the chassis, using ONLY those three bolts leaves the rearward 20 inches of the aluminum completely unsupported and unattached, and at least with 1/8" aluminum it hangs loose and rattles something fierce. I solved this by adding a 4th hole (we actually CNC'd a slot rather than a hole for installation flexibility) under the transmission support crossmember. Then I drilled and installed a rivnut into that crossmember into which I threaded a 4th M8. Problem solved. We also added to the file and then cut an oil filter and drain hole, and then used his bender to add the required double offset bend to clear the oilpan etc. Worked slick and there you go. Most importantly wanted to warn you about using the file as is. I should have thought of this before, but I'll see if he saved the edited file and if I can get my hands on that maybe that'll help ya'll as well! Cheers! Thanks for the update and hard work. If you can get ahold of the file is be glad to cut them for us once I have my router up next week. As long as the overall size is less that 4'x4' I can do them out of alum or umhw. Here is a little update to my router. It's almost ready. Just waiting on a shielded drive wire. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/18/e617a0d9379f7f5325a884b9dcedd6d4.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmaresmk Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I added two brackets with nut clips to the frame to hold the rear of the panel. Also if you have a header you need a drop after the first section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwstai Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Hey all, here's the updated file we used to make my skidplate, I'll also try to grab a couple pix of the finished product tomorrow when I have it up in the air for brake work. Hope this helps everyone! -RS As before, you'll need to change the extension to .dwg to open it. edit: Ran out of time for the brake project this week, I'll hopefully be able to grab some pics next week when I track down my spare time that seems to have disappeared.RWS SkidPlate Mod.pdf.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grothe08LGT Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Any good news?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discojon Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Any good news?? Haven't had time to work on it. I'll see what I can do this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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