This issue comes up every so often, the line between getting help from someone and taking advantage of other people is very fine.

I think other people's time, effort and dedication into something like this is more than enough support to the community, noone has request corbeau measurements of their seat brackets for the celica, and god knows they are far easier to weld together than one of these AWD support brackets. with as little support the celica has, and people like us scaring away the ones with the talent to develop those so needed parts, is not a surprise our cars are so underdeveloped as they are ( US marketed cars )

when someone develops something like this, I don't think trying to make some cash from it is " not contributing to the community ", imagine if there were a few more people wtih the talent that doGGy and others have shown and they all develop those parts that we can't get or dont even exist at an affordable price, where we can take our cars, but instead we try to find a way to make our own version of... like those cheap fragances at family dollars, which is perfectly fine, but don't try to get measurements, dimensions, specs if you intend to make your own, to call something " my owm " I'd have to build it straight from scratch.

If dimensions never get shared, I'll figure it out on my own. I was just trying to save some time. I'm not one to jack someones ideas and call it my own. For example Scarecrow from MR2OC who lives near me has an amazing mr2 he built. Showed me specs and helped me build the honda chrome conversion on my 3sgte, because he has it on his own mr2. I tell everyone I got the idea and help from him. He also built himself brackets to use Porsche calipers. Told me that the ls430 would best suit the Celica and I did as he said. Without inspiration and help from him, I would be lost with suspension and the tuning aspect of our cars.

The brackets for the awd set-up really doesn't look that complicated. I know how to fabricate and weld myself, so I know it wouldn't be hard at all. Just wanted a rough idea and to save some time.

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all he needs to do is to sell the CAD to somebody that can build them and sell em. Period.

or sell them himself. It will be cool!

But an awesome build.

Looks great man! this is the coolest thing I've seen in a while on these forums.

Awesome job done. Car looks great! Can't believe u did it..... Nice!

This post has been edited by Sebby: Dec 3, 2010 - 5:19 AM

mounts and custom tanks for sale, check the for sale section

with the goodridge braided brake lines, did u use the st185 kit? ive been trying to get my hands on the st205 kit but unfortunately it's discontinued, they only make the st185 kit now.

>>>>can you give me the name of your paint. here's the list>>>>

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So here's the big >>Q>>.

Any progress on your other swap/conversion?

how much for the mounts minus the fuel cell?

I'd hate to wreck that contraption...Cut in half and rewelded. Wow.
Also the fuel cell...wtf? Why not in the trunk area.

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you would be surprised how cars are built...

most cars are spot welded, there is one after every 2 to 3 inches... and they are not very strong...

a good welder can make a good job if you weld the right spots...

just to give you an example... those little dimples are the spot welds, and you can pry them off with a crow bar...

Yes but that's completely different than an ENTIRE car being cut in half and rewelded. This is one of the most unsafe practises I've ever seen.

This post has been edited by Mycurse180: Feb 18, 2011 - 12:23 AM

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You dont know that. Beleive it or not, it happens more often that u think...

And lets not hijack this thread anymore...

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How do you know that, if he went the extra mile and plated over the stitch it would be stronger than the car was originally. Sounds like jealousy to me.

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its exactly how the OEM's built your car in the factory, using spot welds all over the entire car.
the shell isnt stamped from one peice..lol
if you dont know what your talking about, why not just not post?
your making yourself look silly to those who do.

Update: Car split into two pieces on the highway and caused a minivan holding a family of 8 to crash. I guess Mycurse180 was right.

I didnt want the fuel cell inside the car because its much harder to get laid when you smell like gasoline.

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Was everyone including yourself alright? What is the status of that car?

You have a mk4, getting laid is as easy as getting gas in those cars....

This post has been edited by SupraKid: Feb 20, 2011 - 2:02 PM

^^^ i think hes pulling your leg!

-_-....This is what i get for trusting people. +1 for you good sir..

Wait, are you serious?

Clearly he's not serious...

I'm just making sure, it's not clear to everybody. Was just making sure.

I haven't posted much of the second built yet but I stopped home for spring break and I'll show my progress. It's all done mechincally I had it running today, all thats left is a ton of body work and the interior wiring. This time I made sure the donor car had a sunroof.

you make it seem as though welding two cars together is easy! good work!

This post has been edited by enderswift: Mar 13, 2011 - 11:13 PM

nice stuff, truly some great welding craftsmanship there!

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Well all i know is that I'm jealous for sure.

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In your defense, cut and shut cars are unsafe if repaired incorrectly.

here is a video to prove my point: Cut n Shut video

Before we start the flame war, everyone needs to take this video with a grain of salt. 1) that is an older car which is not as safe as newer cars 2) that car in the video is an convertible which only has the floor to support the crash, cutting the only structure would make a big difference 3) repairs on that car was done incorrectly, the owner complained about the car wearing the tires unevenly.

Sorry about the thread jacking, but I just wanted everyone who reads this thread to understand the full story.

I just dont understand why the flaming had to start, its his car, so!!!! he did a great job.

If you are not getting this conversion done by him, or buying his car then dont complain..


Jeez, so many cars are modified to the wazoo day and night...

great job man, only thing I would have done was put the fuel cell in the hatch, but I am sure you had your reasons for doing it the way you did so, congrats!