xyster
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Well, I didn't really think the free sample thing would work to get a free bike from you. What I seriously might pay you or someone else for at a later time if you/they were interested: custom torque arms.
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Well, I didn't really think the free sample thing would work to get a free bike from you. What I seriously might pay you or someone else for at a later time if you/they were interested: custom torque arms.
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xyster said:
I've got the basic tools for metal cutting, grinding and welding. When it comes to something like a torque arm I could make it but it might look crude. My biggest problem is that I have a drill, but I don't have a drill press. If there is a finely milled inside section (like that part that would fit onto a notched axle) I would not be able to get that much precision to do a good job. I've thought about getting a drill press though because they are nice to have.
To do it you could get away with a drill press and one of those hand held 4" "high speed" grinder/cutter tools. The grinder/cutter costs $30, but the drill press could run $100. If you were REALLY CAREFUL you might be able to do it with a drill. ($30) Then use a hand file to carefully shape the inner surface.
Another idea is to use a small grinding wheel attached to the end of your drill and use that in place of the hand file. It's faster, but you are more likely to overdo it... (you would do well with a dremel high speed grinding bit)
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Something like a milling vise would be good. If you could just get a drill press and then use an adjustable vise like this you could precision mill just about anything. Only $60 for the vise.
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?Offerings_ID=11173&TabSelect=Details&cookietest=1
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?Offerings_ID=11173&TabSelect=Details&cookietest=1
While that cross vise looks better than most, I wouldn't recommend them. Typically too much slop, not enough travel, poor graduations. I bit the bullet & got a chinese knock-off drill-mill which can be had for under $500. True, more than a press but not a whole lot.
Accessorizing is what costs the most, spent another $500 on a set of end mills, but it's up to you how deep you want to get into it. It's good for all your drilling if that's all you need it for but gives you the option of more if & when you require it. Were I to do it over again I'd get the floor standing version instead of the bench model as it wasn't that much more money. So I may be getting a floor standing drill press at some point anyway :? but don't regret it for a minute.
My motorcycle riding compadres (don't ride myself) routinely come over to use it. It's very handy especially if you need accurate hole placement for bolting stuf to a bike. They love the fact that whatever they're attaching usually fits the first time & doesn't require any further trial & error fitting (or accompanying cursing & swearing & gnashing of teeth).
Accessorizing is what costs the most, spent another $500 on a set of end mills, but it's up to you how deep you want to get into it. It's good for all your drilling if that's all you need it for but gives you the option of more if & when you require it. Were I to do it over again I'd get the floor standing version instead of the bench model as it wasn't that much more money. So I may be getting a floor standing drill press at some point anyway :? but don't regret it for a minute.
My motorcycle riding compadres (don't ride myself) routinely come over to use it. It's very handy especially if you need accurate hole placement for bolting stuf to a bike. They love the fact that whatever they're attaching usually fits the first time & doesn't require any further trial & error fitting (or accompanying cursing & swearing & gnashing of teeth).
I think I mentioned it before, but e-biking isn't a good way to save money. If you're pinching pennies, ride a 50cc scooter. Everyone seems to have an excuse... when I had a supercharged Mustang, Honduh ricers would say "yeah but my car makes more HP/liter!" and other such whining after I gave them a beat down. Yeah well 600hp is still more than 100hp/L x 1.8 liters, idiot.
Then I switched to 4 cylinders. 2.0 liter motors making 600+hp in full street trim, all wheel drive to put all the power down, and I hear stuff like "yeah but you spent more money...", or "you have all wheel drive, and I only have wrong wheel drive... I can't get any traction"
Bottom line? Speed costs money, how fast do you want to go?
Then I switched to 4 cylinders. 2.0 liter motors making 600+hp in full street trim, all wheel drive to put all the power down, and I hear stuff like "yeah but you spent more money...", or "you have all wheel drive, and I only have wrong wheel drive... I can't get any traction"
Bottom line? Speed costs money, how fast do you want to go?
I agree completely lowell, ive been there.
Except how did you ever get 600 hp out of 2 liters. I thought 400 maybe 450 was the limit if you really know what your doing. Only exception is the skyline which has a small (still bigger than 2 liter) powerful motor but thats a six.
Joe
Except how did you ever get 600 hp out of 2 liters. I thought 400 maybe 450 was the limit if you really know what your doing. Only exception is the skyline which has a small (still bigger than 2 liter) powerful motor but thats a six.
Joe
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GT35R ball bearing compressor, all the other usual mods, plus methanol injection. The beauty of methanol is it sprays only under boost, and is highly resistant to detonation. In fact I could run 1.8 bar on 87 octane + 2000cc/min of methanol spray.
Skyline motors are over rated. Mod for mod the 2JZ Supra motor will outperform any RB26... I've worked on a handful of Supras making 6, 7 and 800rwhp. 737rwhp on a stock bottom end, stock cammed, stock intake 2JZ with a T88 and gasoline only.
safe said:Something like a milling vise would be good. If you could just get a drill press and then use an adjustable vise like this you could precision mill just about anything. Only $60 for the vise.
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?Offerings_ID=11173&TabSelect=Details&cookietest=1
A piece of wood is about the only thing I'd put in that vice. I have a lathe and a 12" drill press and that will get most things done, except for heavy duty or intricate milling. A milling slide in the lathe will do small parts. Basic slotting and grooving is no problem.
I also have one of those cheap hole saw tube notchers that chuck in a drill press. Very handy for chassis and frame work. Not as nice as an end mill, but much cheaper. I built an entire 4130 CrMo funny car chassis with just a drill press notcher, grinder, basic shop hand tools and a TIG welder.
Speaking of tools and equipment, what I really need is a bike stand. I felt pretty stupid working in my shop, and all I could find to hold the bike upright was a rope tied around the seat post :lol:
