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Old 03-16-2010, 08:04 AM
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We got the hard lines installed and the clutch is now all working. The fuel cell and pump are installed and started to run the lines









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I am lucky. when I go to my Locost build Kinetic vehicles is only an hour and change away for my body panels, and control arms! glad someone on here is doing the build first!
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Got the t25 turbo mounted this weekend.


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This is really cool. I feel like I should be amassing the skills to do this so that I can work up a build like yours when my kids get older. This would be a great project for a family of car freaks.
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Originally Posted by webby459
This is really cool. I feel like I should be amassing the skills to do this so that I can work up a build like yours when my kids get older. This would be a great project for a family of car freaks.

The main skills would be learn to use a tape measure and learn to weld.
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Started to build the IC pipes today.





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Old 04-13-2010, 07:46 AM
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Spent some time working on the Locost this weekend, got the IC pipes all done and powder coated and the BOV installed.* I wired up the MSD boost unit and the O2 signal modifier and the RRFPR.* I also got the 1.8L injectors installed





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wrx bpv ftw! Nice job
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got the drive shaft back from being shorten yesterday and installed, also JB welded the oil return into the oil pan.



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What kind of welder have you been using, looks like MIG? Not trying to be a dick but i would make sure the whole chassis holds up on some light runs before you push it, or put some more gussets/triangulation to beef the chassis.
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The turbo kit is all done and installed. All the oil lines are run and coolent lines. I also powder coated the valve cover. Just need to sort out a few wiring issues and it will be ready to start.





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I can haz funky powdercoating?
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what?
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He wants your powdercoating.
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he can have it.... $100 for that finish
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He wants your powdercoating.
+1, I want a picture of it installed and in better light, but that's teh secs.
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Once I have the motor running I will install the VC and take better picture's. I am having some wiring issues and cannot get it running.
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VC looks good dude!

I will have to talk to you shortly about getting my B6 cover done in a Hot White.

I want to have some -10 fittings welded on first though.

Send me a pm with what you charge, both if you need to sandblast and if i bring it prepped.

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Started for the first time!! sorry about hte crappy video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbDCo7P9fxk#lq-hq-vhq
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