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Zer0 · 03-28-2019, 03:25 PM

Crossmember pics from stock, cut down stock, and new built one in it's current state of build. I bolted it in the car to test fit it. I found one area on the lower control arm that I will need to bend the lip on the bottom side where it contacts the new crossmember. I will be starting the rearward facing out riggers, and engine mount fabrication next week, as well as adjusting the lip on the lower control arm. The steering rack is on the agenda as well. Probably the following week.

DIY · 03-28-2019, 08:59 PM

Nice work there, what size tube did you use? Wall thickness? I was surprised it came out heavier.

Zer0 · 03-28-2019, 10:53 PM

1.75 inches / 44.45mm diameter 0.100 / 2.54mm wall thickness. I actually thought it was .095 / 2.42mm but it wasn't. I still want to add a gussetted area at all four 90° corners to prevent flex from a side load while turning. I may use this one to pin down the design, and make a new jig with it to build a final version. There are a few changes I could make to lighten it with the same overall design. I'm going to use this one to get it running though.

DIY · 03-29-2019, 12:33 AM

Have you seen the TSSfab version? maybe get some ideas from that.

https://tssfab.us/product/brz-front-frame/

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Zer0 · 03-29-2019, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIY

Have you seen the TSSfab version? maybe get some ideas from that.

https://tssfab.us/product/brz-front-frame/

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I have seen it. It looks like a good piece. I prefer the crossmember design they make for the WRX more bars and structure. If they made one for the FR-S like that I would buy one. Not a fan of the single crossbar. I think I just like overbuilt things.

Zer0 · 04-05-2019, 11:43 PM

Mocked up the oem steering rack for the final time to see if there is any way I could use the stock rack. It's definitely not going to work, so I used the rack ziptied in place to get measurements for a custom unit. I'm going to try to order the custom unit Monday, if they can build what I need. If the pinion were over closer to the center of the rack housing on the left side it would clear the cats and the exhaust manifolds.

Zer0 · 04-10-2019, 12:13 PM

Confirmed built to order rack could be made to my specs. After I get mine, and make sure it's a good fit I will probably order a few extras for California people needing a steering rack that won't hit the cats on a LS, or LT swap.

Zer0 · 04-15-2019, 10:00 PM

I received my order from @geraldjust it's a piece to keep my electric power steering functioning. I won't get a chance to try it out until later. If anyone is interested in such a device or something else can bus related hit him up. I will test it, and review it after my steering rack arrives and I install it.

ka-titties · 04-16-2019, 08:40 AM

Could you explain the purpose a little, please?

Zer0 · 04-16-2019, 08:51 AM

I'm removing the entire can bus system. This device gets the electric power steering to work without the inputs it would have needed from other oem devices that I removed. Gerald could give you more information he built it. @geraldjust feel free to chime in.

geraldjust · 04-16-2019, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zer0

I'm removing the entire can bus system. This device gets the electric power steering to work without the inputs it would have needed from other oem devices that I removed. Gerald could give you more information he built it. @geraldjust feel free to chime in.

Basically for those who gutted their car. so none of the OEM modules are there. this jst tricks the Power steering ecu to turn on.

ka-titties · 04-17-2019, 08:40 AM

Right on, thanks for the info guys!

Zer0 · 04-17-2019, 09:17 AM

No problem hopefully some of what I post helps someone out.

Zer0 · 04-20-2019, 01:47 PM

Looking for things to work on while waiting for my steering rack. I decided to install the Vorshlag transmission mount. I pushed the engine back pretty far, but the Vorshlag transmission mount was still usable. I'm going to have to get a offset shifter to push the shifter forward. I'm running a Magnum XL as I was going to run the Vorshlag kit, but plans changed. I went LT4 and decided to push it back further. A regular Magnum would be a better fit for my engine position

03-28-2019, 03:25 PM	#99
Zer0 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: 2015 frs Location: Ca Posts: 511 Thanks: 426 Thanked 196 Times in 148 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Crossmember pics from stock, cut down stock, and new built one in it's current state of build. I bolted it in the car to test fit it. I found one area on the lower control arm that I will need to bend the lip on the bottom side where it contacts the new crossmember. I will be starting the rearward facing out riggers, and engine mount fabrication next week, as well as adjusting the lip on the lower control arm. The steering rack is on the agenda as well. Probably the following week. Attached Images

03-28-2019, 08:59 PM	#100
DIY Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Drives: BRZ, WRX Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 291 Thanks: 105 Thanked 962 Times in 233 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice work there, what size tube did you use? Wall thickness? I was surprised it came out heavier. __________________ Follow me on Instagram: @brzdiy My Build Thread

03-29-2019, 12:33 AM	#102
DIY Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Drives: BRZ, WRX Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 291 Thanks: 105 Thanked 962 Times in 233 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Have you seen the TSSfab version? maybe get some ideas from that. https://tssfab.us/product/brz-front-frame/ . __________________ Follow me on Instagram: @brzdiy My Build Thread

04-05-2019, 11:43 PM	#104
Zer0 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: 2015 frs Location: Ca Posts: 511 Thanks: 426 Thanked 196 Times in 148 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mocked up the oem steering rack for the final time to see if there is any way I could use the stock rack. It's definitely not going to work, so I used the rack ziptied in place to get measurements for a custom unit. I'm going to try to order the custom unit Monday, if they can build what I need. If the pinion were over closer to the center of the rack housing on the left side it would clear the cats and the exhaust manifolds. __________________ https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120922 Last edited by Zer0; 04-11-2019 at 08:56 PM.

04-10-2019, 12:13 PM	#105
Zer0 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: 2015 frs Location: Ca Posts: 511 Thanks: 426 Thanked 196 Times in 148 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Confirmed built to order rack could be made to my specs. After I get mine, and make sure it's a good fit I will probably order a few extras for California people needing a steering rack that won't hit the cats on a LS, or LT swap. __________________ https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120922

03-28-2019, 10:53 PM	#101
Zer0 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: 2015 frs Location: Ca Posts: 511 Thanks: 426 Thanked 196 Times in 148 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	1.75 inches / 44.45mm diameter 0.100 / 2.54mm wall thickness. I actually thought it was .095 / 2.42mm but it wasn't. I still want to add a gussetted area at all four 90° corners to prevent flex from a side load while turning. I may use this one to pin down the design, and make a new jig with it to build a final version. There are a few changes I could make to lighten it with the same overall design. I'm going to use this one to get it running though.

04-15-2019, 10:00 PM	#106
Zer0 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: 2015 frs Location: Ca Posts: 511 Thanks: 426 Thanked 196 Times in 148 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I received my order from @geraldjust it's a piece to keep my electric power steering functioning. I won't get a chance to try it out until later. If anyone is interested in such a device or something else can bus related hit him up. I will test it, and review it after my steering rack arrives and I install it. Attached Images __________________ https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120922 Last edited by Zer0; 04-15-2019 at 10:48 PM.

04-16-2019, 08:40 AM	#107
ka-titties Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 208 Thanks: 36 Thanked 80 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Could you explain the purpose a little, please?

04-16-2019, 08:51 AM	#108
Zer0 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: 2015 frs Location: Ca Posts: 511 Thanks: 426 Thanked 196 Times in 148 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm removing the entire can bus system. This device gets the electric power steering to work without the inputs it would have needed from other oem devices that I removed. Gerald could give you more information he built it. @geraldjust feel free to chime in. __________________ https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120922 Last edited by Zer0; 04-16-2019 at 11:25 AM.

04-17-2019, 08:40 AM	#110
ka-titties Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 208 Thanks: 36 Thanked 80 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Right on, thanks for the info guys!

04-17-2019, 09:17 AM	#111
Zer0 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: 2015 frs Location: Ca Posts: 511 Thanks: 426 Thanked 196 Times in 148 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No problem hopefully some of what I post helps someone out. __________________ https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120922

04-20-2019, 01:47 PM	#112
Zer0 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: 2015 frs Location: Ca Posts: 511 Thanks: 426 Thanked 196 Times in 148 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looking for things to work on while waiting for my steering rack. I decided to install the Vorshlag transmission mount. I pushed the engine back pretty far, but the Vorshlag transmission mount was still usable. I'm going to have to get a offset shifter to push the shifter forward. I'm running a Magnum XL as I was going to run the Vorshlag kit, but plans changed. I went LT4 and decided to push it back further. A regular Magnum would be a better fit for my engine position Attached Images __________________ https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120922 Last edited by Zer0; 04-20-2019 at 02:35 PM.

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