More progress made, all in an attempt to get the front and rear subframes connected together. I lined up the two the best I could. From what I measured, the rear subframe is symmetrical so I lined it up down the middle and got it square to the table. Based on my ride height, it needed to sit about 1.5in off the table to keep the pivots the same height for a stock S2000. The rear needed to be raised a little higher to get the diff flange vertical. I then squared up the front subframe and if more adjustment is needed, that's what the control arms are for.
I added/extended tubes to help support the front subframe.
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I also added some gussets for the the top frame tube termination into the top of the rear subframe.
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I trimmed and capped the lower rear frame rails.
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I kept checking and rechecking the sub frames' locations and finally I wised up and said enough is enough, so I tacked them in place. I then broke out the roll of tape and started laying out the diagonal bracing. I tried to compromise between evenly spaced and tube joints that need to support other things like the windshield rollbar, I think it'll work.
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I needed to figure out some of the bracing around the engine compartment so the engine had to be put in place, (the first of many I'm sure). I sat it in place, and wow, I knew the engines height but something about seeing it in person gives it new perspective. The hood could end up very interesting, wait, who needs a stinking hood!
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