Stu Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Sexy but too low to actually drive ~30mm ground clearance from sway bar mounts.Going up a tire size then see what happens - struts are max low in the rear so will turret that in the next few weeks, just ordering the plates now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Thats pretty nuts but id rathe be abke to drive it properly. No point having that power if you cant use it;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 With the next size up in tires I should be fine - ideally around 65-70mm to the sway bar mounts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbo Grant Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 This thing is savage! Bet it's a monster to drive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) Thanks dude. Its definitely not slow - had it pretty well dialled up and it handled pretty well considering.You soon learn how to apply the power that's for sure - progressive throttle rather than just standing on it Edited November 13, 2013 by Stu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) Got the better size tires on now, I think thats it sorted finally Edited November 14, 2013 by Stu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Stunning man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andyevo Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Your cars looking so good! Are they genuine work wheels? What size and offset are they? Also what tire size are you running? Is the car drivable yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 Morgey - thanks dude Andy - Yeah bro genuine wheels. Pop over for a geez, assume your back from the trip now? Not quite drivable, just finishing the suspension setup then back into the engine. Pretty close. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu Posted December 26, 2013 Author Share Posted December 26, 2013 So in the search for more low I broke out a grinder... All just tacked in place at the moment, will tig it up(inside and out) tomorrow. Also planning on running a couple of braces back to the floor and then modifying my cusco strut brace to suit. All in the aid of having full suspension range and not having to run the coil overs at max low. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 ^^ Interesting and nice John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu Posted December 26, 2013 Author Share Posted December 26, 2013 Thanks - will make more sense when its done. Will eventually tie into the cage when I finally get around to doing it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Hmm, quite behind with this. This update is quite disjointed and happened quite a while ago so will try to update again as a fair amount has been done/happening.So this is kinda where I got to with the inlet:Sat the fuel rail in place and set the angles for the bosesSetting the angleMade up some tabs and dummy bolts to hold the rail in positionAnother shotWelded it all upAlso bought some Links. Later changed to G4+Moving to the brakes, I had a look around for brake lines and due to the cheapness had a bit of a gamble with a set from Safebrakes just over the ditch in Oz. Nice lines and they pass all the required specs says Mr CertmanAh, but its not plain sailing. When measuring an issue has arisenThe old ones measure...And the new ones measure...And the body mounts measure...But some stainless washers came to the rescue. Just needed a bit of a hone outAnd they fitted like this to the linesAnd fitted to the body like thisThe old lines in the back were a bit of a dick to come off so I delegated the task of removing them to Ryan and his Bluepoint flare nut tool which is better than my Repco branded one - thanks Bro So what else has been happening? Well currently the gearbox is out again for a double check and to fix a small leak - got it back together tonight and will fit in the next few days as I'm taking the opertunity to work on a few things while its out. Rear strut towers need completing then the back is finished fingers crossed. I've started on the wiring and bough new HEC715 coils for each plug. Will update again once photo worthy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Good to see some more progress on her Noticed you're using a 16v fuel rail, always thought they were a bit ott for an n/a motor, you just going to block off the outlet for the 5th injector or do they not have them on the models down under? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) Thanks dude - pretty slack with updates, have done heaps but too lazy to post anywhere. Yeah small port red top 16v fuel rail - port spacings match the 20v head so handy to use. I think it should be good enough - its got an 044 bosch pump throwing fuel into it so there shouldn't be any issues. Yeah will weld up the cold start injector and machine it smooth. Probably end up running and external reg - will see when I get to it. Tempted to centre feed the rail and loop returns to a reg below the inlet - still pondering at this stage. Edited January 5, 2014 by Stu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 That's handy to know, I've got one sitting about if I ever go boost lol If you've got it on a machine to clean the weld up you may aswell center feed it at the same time surely? Plus it would look cool ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Haha yeah, would look cool. Would be relatively easy, just need a tap to the same thread as the banjo bolt really Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andyevo Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Looking good Stu. I wondered about those brake lines, I've seen them on Trade Me.Who are you using for your cert? I was going to use N Fraser. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 They're good lines and I've had them given the tick of approval so thought why not. Yeah will be Neil.Head over sometime dude - give me a call. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Pictureless update /lazy Gearbox has been apart and back together again and is now back in the car. Fitted the new suspension, braided brake lines, new sway bar with whiteline bush kit, and refitted the under body brace. Front end drive line is now all done - only item under the car left to do is mod a short section of the exhaust I'm not happy with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Sounds stunning Stu, the rear suspension all sorted?? John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Just about, welding it up now (taking a break). Hope to have it on the ground and rolling again this week. Also trying to find a guard roller to borrow, need to tickle the rear arches Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Something like this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clinternational Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Aren't you affread that the offset ( alignment ) is completly wrong?Or did you do it on a straight bench ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Nah its all plumb, had straight edges and levels in use when I jigged the alignment up. The strut centre is exactly the same and heights are exact left to right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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