DIY - Subaru SWRT Portable Flag System

[409industries]

Hi Guys! Here's how to make your very own SWRT portable flag! I take this to all the events I go to, and its a great way for people to find you in a crowd (so long as 10 other people dont have the same flag)

Instructions to make the portable base can be found here! (http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3605)

Here are the pieces.
1) Buy a Subaru SWRT flag off Ebay (example link (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-SUBARU-RALLY-banner-flag-IMPREZA-FREE-SHIP-SB2_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ56421QQihZ016QQitem Z260189001927QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW))
2) Buy some 1" PVC pipe from the hardware store.
3) Buy some male and female threaded caps
4) Buy some PVC adhesive (the dark gray stuff)

http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/hosting/imagehosting/swrt_flag/swrt_flag_001.jpg

Cut the PVC pipe into segments that are small enough to fit in your car. I did two segments that are roughly the size of my trunk sideways so i can pack them easily. Using the PVC adhesive, glue the male / female caps on each end of the pipe, so you will be able to screw them together.

http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/hosting/imagehosting/swrt_flag/swrt_flag_003.jpg

On one side i did both a male and a female cap, so that another male cap can screw into the flag portion of the pole.

http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/hosting/imagehosting/swrt_flag/swrt_flag_002.jpg

Confused yet? Its not that complicated. Basically you just need to be able to screw the ends together to make a bigger "flagpole"

http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/hosting/imagehosting/swrt_flag/swrt_flag_004.jpg

For the pole that holds the flag, measure out a piece of PVC that is as long as the flag is wide. Drill some holes through and tie the flag on. (I used some heavy duty nylon string because one of my flags ties ripped off)

http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/hosting/imagehosting/swrt_flag/swrt_flag_005.jpg
http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/hosting/imagehosting/swrt_flag/swrt_flag_006.jpg
http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/hosting/imagehosting/swrt_flag/swrt_flag_007.jpg

On race day, erect your SWRT flag and either zip tie it to something, or i like to slide it through my stacked street tires (thats why i have blue tape on that one segment, to not scratch my wheels).

http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/hosting/imagehosting/swrt_flag/swrt_flag_flying1.jpg
http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/hosting/imagehosting/swrt_flag/swrt_flag_flying2.jpg

Trimming the ties is probably a good idea too. I need to do that to mine.

Coming soon! How to make a spare tire stand! No more zip ties needed to hold your flag up. You need to take your spare tire out at the track anyway right? Why not use it for something constructive!

:headbang:-A

[Blix666]

hahahah......niiiiice

[kreitz3]

I like. Now we need to get some DI.com flags made!!!!!

[Blix666]

I like. Now we need to get some DI.com flags made!!!!!


OH F'IN YEAH

[409industries]

I looked into DI flags, they were going to cost about $140 ... i think ill have to get one though. Just to have and fly!

[UP2MTNS]

he said 'flagpole'

[lminette]

Good job Aaron!! BTW who's hot GC is that!!;)

[409industries]

he said 'flagpole'

Yeah, i also said ERECT just for you guys.

I dunno, but you're right, thats a sexy GD and GC!

[lminette]

She used to be pretty!! Now she looks like a beat down hooker!!!!

[RS-ti_Andy]

haha u guys are hilairious!

[vaderSTI]

way to rep. the colors!, dirtyimpreza flag FTW!!!!

[I Like It Sideways]

Haha. Hooker. Flagpole. Erect(ile dysfunction?)

Awesome work, this is flipping sweet!!! Great idea

[RS-ti_Andy]

Haha. Hooker. Flagpole. Erect(ile dysfunction?)

Awesome work, this is flipping sweet!!! Great idea


you know some of us people suffer from this problem..:-(

haha jk

i dont know i think i could get the flags made for less.. i have a few hookups and old sponsors in the milwaukee area.. ill call them up or check this weekend cause ill be down there

[Azewaldo]

Couldn't a flag be made at a screenprinting shop for not much more than the price of a T-shirt? ...or am I wrong?

[sebhockey]

I want a DI flag damnit.

Heh dirty, hooker, errect and pole all in the same thread....:jack:

[Azewaldo]

Hi Guys! Here's how to make your very own...Buy some male and female...I did two...sideways...pack them easily...so you will be able to screw them together...i did both a male and a female...so that another male...can screw...the pole...Confused yet? Its not that complicated. Basically you just need to be able to screw...a bigger "flagpole"...erect your pole...i like to slide it through...thats why i have blue tape on that...Coming soon!
:shock: :shock: :shock:


I couldn't resist...

[MConte05]

^lmfao

[sebhockey]

:shock: :shock: :shock:


I couldn't resist...

:eek: perv

[RS-ti_Andy]

Couldn't a flag be made at a screenprinting shop for not much more than the price of a T-shirt? ...or am I wrong?


thats what i was thinking.. also i used to work at a printshop and poly converting.. meaning i could send in the drawings, colors and how much we want.. and they will be made in like a week..make a 1000 of them for like $250-500..but yeah, id have to talk to them

[UP2MTNS]

:shock: :shock: :shock:


I couldn't resist...

LOL, ^^^^ best 'fixed' evar!:headbang: nice one dusty.

[Blix666]

how many feet of pvc did you use?

[M_anstrom]

Quote:
Originally Posted by 409industries http://dirtyimpreza.com/forums/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showthread.php?p=22195#post22195)
Hi Guys! Here's how to make your very own...Buy some male and female...I did two...sideways...pack them easily...so you will be able to screw them together...i did both a male and a female...so that another male...can screw...the pole...Confused yet? Its not that complicated. Basically you just need to be able to screw...a bigger "flagpole"...erect your pole...i like to slide it through...thats why i have blue tape on that...Coming soon!

:shock: :shock: :shock:


I couldn't resist...

wow, creapy, but I accept you for who you are :tongue:

lol, Newho, nice writeup... i'll have to build on up sometime.

[409industries]

Portable base instructions can be found here:

http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3605

http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/hosting/imagehosting/flag_base/DI_flag_base_008.jpg