This was my first real aluminum welding project. I built the entire thing the night before we were supposed to leave to go to Canada for a few days at Mont Tremblant. Unfortunately I didn't have all the pieces I wanted for it, so I had to use flat stock for the pieces that attach to the factory rack (instead of C-channel) and I didn't have enough 1x1 square tubing to put a piece across the back. Still, I think it came out pretty well.

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The rack sticks out over the rear hatch and unfortunately requires an extra inch or so to not hit the rear glass.
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My aluminum welding certainly isn't as pretty as my steel welding.
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Those are some really big tires!
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How many other production cars can fit 315's in the rear with minimal modification?!
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The car is riding a bit low, packed with Chris, Callie, Conrad, myself, our tent, mattress, clothes, tools, everything you'd need for a week at the track!
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The guy that took this picture really needs to clean his windshield.

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