build thread (TII drivetrain swap, built motor, cage, widebody, blah blah)
07-01-2011, 09:09 PM
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Finished all the wiring and spent the rest of today testing all my circuits and wiring changes out- Everything so far is working great! I even got all the LEDs except for 1 installed correctly, which I was surprised to see. Also tested the fuel system and found I tore the O-ring on injector 3- ran to the parts store and fixed that. Didn't see any other leaks in the fuel system after that nor in the coolant system. Hoping to finish the last bit tomorrow.
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07-02-2011, 09:12 PM
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The car is back in fighting shape! It started up almost immediately. All of my wiring with the exception of the oil temp. gauge is working as well, which was a relief. I'm wondering if I might have disrupted the connection to the gauge when I was putting the dash back in. Ran the car for about 30 minutes to make sure the fan cycled on, and everything was normal, no leaks, etc. Tomorrow I'm going to have a buddy come over to help bleed the brakes and then it's off the jack stands hopefully for a looooong time!
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07-05-2011, 09:35 AM
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Took the car out for a test drive yesterday- it's running pretty good! I believe I have a small vac leak at one of the wastegate fittings, but other than that everything seemed happy. I'm going to put some more time on it before checking the catch can to make sure I'm not blowing oil out still, but I'm about 99% positive that was due to a poor seal job on the baffles.
I freaking love this car.
I freaking love this car.
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07-06-2011, 07:27 PM
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I finally mustered up the courage and mounted my hood-pins over the weekend.
First cut is always the hardest:
Put down some blue tape and traced out the pattern for the latch:
With a combination of a drill, grinder, jigsaw, and a sanding disc I was able to test fit the latch (I know I'm jumping from side to side here, sorry about that):
Here I am test fitting both of the latches, and making sure they are able to catch the pins.
All done! I put some silicone sealant around all the cut edges as well as the perimeter of the latch so water can't get in. Took this pic before cleaning up the excess silicone and dust.
First cut is always the hardest:
Put down some blue tape and traced out the pattern for the latch:
With a combination of a drill, grinder, jigsaw, and a sanding disc I was able to test fit the latch (I know I'm jumping from side to side here, sorry about that):
Here I am test fitting both of the latches, and making sure they are able to catch the pins.
All done! I put some silicone sealant around all the cut edges as well as the perimeter of the latch so water can't get in. Took this pic before cleaning up the excess silicone and dust.
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07-07-2011, 09:16 AM
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I'll get a pic for you. I had to cut about a 1/2" more material around the perimiter of the latch in order to be able to get access to the hardware. I think I might end up adding some epoxy to the hood structure, as I had to slice the center support up a good bit.
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07-07-2011, 12:59 PM
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I removed the factory hood latch all together, so I thought so too. I don't know how often I will lock them, but just to have the option was worth it to me. There really isn't that big a price difference.
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07-14-2011, 10:17 AM
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I went to go and install the Tein EDFC control motors last night, and it turns out they aren't compatible with Tein RA coilovers- ARG! I'm going to call Tein USA today to see if there is someway I could retrofit them on. The issue is the top stud on the coilover where the motor threads on is too short.
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