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Old Mar 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









Old Mar 19, 2010 | 02:57 PM
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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!
Old Mar 23, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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Got the t25 turbo mounted this weekend.


Old Mar 23, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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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.
Old Mar 23, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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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.
Old Mar 27, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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Started to build the IC pipes today.





Old Apr 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





Old Apr 13, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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wrx bpv ftw! Nice job
Old Apr 14, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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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.



Old Apr 14, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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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.
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 09:13 AM
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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?
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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what?
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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He wants your powdercoating.
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 10:04 AM
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he can have it.... $100 for that finish
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by sixshooter
He wants your powdercoating.
+1, I want a picture of it installed and in better light, but that's teh secs.
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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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.
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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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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