After running out of tube again (i really underestamated how much i was going to need) the shed needed a clean so it was time to push the ever expanding spaceframe on the jig out of the shed.
Its a little hard to figure out whats next with a project like this. Im going slower than i want to be but id rather overthink something than regretting it later on.
Ive already invested around 200 hours into this, theres a lot of standing and staring while the perfect way of doing something is figured out.
While i had a mates tripod i got creative!
Jarrad
Man, this things starting to get even more pimp… fkn love it man!!
Nigel
Cheers mate, im loving it too
alex henry
hey Nigel can i get these 3 pics in hi res like large desktop size
thanks
Alex
Bear
love it mate !! i cant wait to see it finished !
sweet photo tricks too !!
Nigel
Cheers mate, learnt from the best!
Ash
im getting very curious on how this will handle and behave
Nigel
Me too, but i cant see it being too difficult to learn or handle.
Ian
Absolute credit to you mate. To be honest over the years I have watched two other people build unique tube frame utes like this and both were many years ago ( and neither for drift). Ones was Bruce Garland who is now factory backed by Isuzu and runs in the Dakar Rally and the other one was Peter Muir from Bond Roll bars who built a stadium truck and was also eventually factory backed by Mazda Australia. Just thought I would throw that in because hey YA NEVER KNOW!!! Well done Nigel!!!!
Nigel
Haha, well thats good to know Ian, im just doing what i love and putting everything into it, you just never know what happens down the track do you.
Matt
It looks really short man…whats the length from centre of front wheels to the backs in comparison to say an S13 or S15?
Nigel
Its 2700, an S15 is 2525 a JZX is 2730, decieving but as soon as the tubs fitted you will relise its just right!
Landberg
Turning out great! But how’re you going to get big lock with those fenders? 🙂
Keep it up mate! Looking forward seeing it finished.
Nigel
Hinged sections that the tyre will rub on and open, thats further down the track, first ill buy some wider 4wd guards and see how i go.
anth
It’s amazing what you can achieve with hard work and dedication, you make me feel like a bum for just playing PS3 after work when you’ve pretty much built a whole car from scratch! First image is awesome btw.
Nigel
Thanks Anth 😉
Ty Isaak
Looking awesome Nigel, wil it run a Space Cab Tub? or Single Cab Tub?
Nigel
Thanks Ty, it will run a spacecab tub then ill be adding 150mm into the front section which will make it 150mm shorter than a regular tub
Wayne
Hey Nigel. looks sick. how much is it going to weigh
Nigel
Hopefully 850KG hopefully 😉
cheapskate
This thing is gonna be epic. How much power is the SR going to be pumping out? 370ish rwhp?
850KG? Wasn’t expecting that!
Nigel
Power at this stage is unknown. My 180SX makes approx 350hp and feels great, ideally 400hp would be perfect.
kriss
what are you gna be doing for rear struts? as it has no strut towers ect
and are you gna be running a tray on the back?
Nigel
Strut towers are still to do, have to wait till i get the struts and map it out from there.
Chef
Truly Inspirational Build, Keep At It My Friend Its Definitely come a Long Way.
Nigel
Thanks for the comment chef!
Jamie
How do you plan to turn / get good steering lock?
Nigel
Theres nothing different in the fron to any of my other cars, guards will be custom and a few tricks employed to maximise lock and style.
Dan lowey
Hay man im loving this build like every1 else cant wait for more updates and would love a desktop pic as im an engerneer also and this is a work of art!! good luck man chears for sharing!!
Nigel
Ill hopefully get some hi res ones up soon, got a guy coming over to take some proper pics 🙂
michael
where did you learn to do all of this? did you do any courses?
Nigel
Michael, im a fitter and turner by trade so yes ive done schooling but the majority is from practice, theres been a few cars built by me before this one and everytime i want to do it better.