Blog: 91 coupe drift/time attack build up
#26
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
Originally Posted by fc.fanatic
lol dont shoot me for this one, but i wana know how to leave the lights up w/out the lights being on
#27
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
Originally Posted by gscully
i'd say it's sitting high because of the weight reduction, must have lost a bunch of weight to sit that high
#28
And the Revolution...
Originally Posted by a_drift
Yes Rx7's aren't the best drift cars but I make it work.
On the contrary my good fellow, BAM Polar Moment Knowledge
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...t=Polar+Moment
#30
Oh I know I have that video on my comp. I also have Reted's page on FC3S bookmarked. I know all about the low polar movement. What I meant to say was that they aren't the easiest cars to drift, but it is very possible. Just takes a lil practice.
Well back to the project. I slowly started chipping away the sticky sound deadening gunk in the back. In an hour I only got the portion behind the drivers seat. I still have to get the hatch part and the part behind the passenger seat. Then I'm gonna sand it, primer it, and paint it. Not sure if I want to paint it red again. I might paint the interior metal black cause the car is gonna have this red and blk paint scheme.
Minus the body kit though.
Well back to the project. I slowly started chipping away the sticky sound deadening gunk in the back. In an hour I only got the portion behind the drivers seat. I still have to get the hatch part and the part behind the passenger seat. Then I'm gonna sand it, primer it, and paint it. Not sure if I want to paint it red again. I might paint the interior metal black cause the car is gonna have this red and blk paint scheme.
Minus the body kit though.
#31
*update
I finally got the cherry picker a week later than I expected. I'm pulling the motor tomorrow morning, and will be giving the engine bay a good cleaning. The paint in the engine bay is great just needs to be cleaned. I got almost all the sound deadening gunk in the back except the flat portion of the hatch. I'll remove all of that tomorrow too and hopefully have it down to bare metal and ready for sanding and primer. That's it for now. I also have to pull the auto pedals, gauge cluster, blah blah blah. I'll take pics when I'm done.
I finally got the cherry picker a week later than I expected. I'm pulling the motor tomorrow morning, and will be giving the engine bay a good cleaning. The paint in the engine bay is great just needs to be cleaned. I got almost all the sound deadening gunk in the back except the flat portion of the hatch. I'll remove all of that tomorrow too and hopefully have it down to bare metal and ready for sanding and primer. That's it for now. I also have to pull the auto pedals, gauge cluster, blah blah blah. I'll take pics when I'm done.
#34
Rupanrx
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Originally Posted by BoostedRex
That is the most intelligent post I have read in over a year! As soon as I have enough stock you just won a free door vent pod from 5one5 Innovations.
Zach
Zach
#35
Okay well engine bay is all ready for the swap. I cleaned it and it's ready to go. I finally got all the gunk out the rear part. In the pic there is a bunch of lil pieces left but now it's all pretty much metal. I actually started a lil primering and will paint tomorrow too. The motor is coming out the black car tomorrow and will be going into the red car. I took my black car out for one last drift run and I must say it was the best consistant run I've ever had. I don't think it wants to go, but it's time I'll get pics with the new motor in and such. But here are these for now.
#38
Tessai: I could do that with the blk car but it's got some frame damage and on a straight smooth surface it's fine but once a lil bump or uneven surface comes into play the suspension wanders around. It's very uncomfortable and makes me a lil uneasy. Plus I want a cheapo honda or something that's good on gas.
Darksider: I'm leaving the engine bay the way it is. I'm painting the interior part in the back after removing all that gunk back there. The exterior will also get repainted but that's a lil bit further down the road.
Darksider: I'm leaving the engine bay the way it is. I'm painting the interior part in the back after removing all that gunk back there. The exterior will also get repainted but that's a lil bit further down the road.
#39
What will I drive next?
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Originally Posted by a_drift
Tessai: I could do that with the blk car but it's got some frame damage and on a straight smooth surface it's fine but once a lil bump or uneven surface comes into play the suspension wanders around. It's very uncomfortable and makes me a lil uneasy. Plus I want a cheapo honda or something that's good on gas.
#41
Well, the car runs now. I can't drive it yet but it runs. I would of had it all done today, but cause of some unprepared people I couldn't finish!!! I helped a coworker move today and they took my entire day cause they were unprepared! I only worked on it for 3 hrs but I got it all put together (mechanically) and it fried right up. I used Kevin Landers method for the custom tranny mount, Auto-5spd conversion, and it seems a lil iffy. So, I am gonna use it for now but will make a better one. If you got any suggestions let me know. It's gonna be put under a lot of stress! For drifting, and road racing so....you get the idea. But yea I will get pics when I buy new batteries. I'm just so pissed right now cause I could've used my day off to finally have the car on the road instead I helped this woman!!!
#42
NorCal 7's Co-founder
Kick ***! And not to worry Alex, karma will repay you for helping out the stranded lady. It's always worth it to help someone in need.
I can't wait to see this car at the next NorCal drift event.
I can't wait to see this car at the next NorCal drift event.
#43
Welp motor runs great now. The check engine light had come on when I fired her up and it ran a lil funny, but then I realized I forgot to hook the pressure sensor...doh!!! haha but it sounds great.
One quick question though. I installed some new OMP lines I made myself and there isn't any oil in them yet, BUT I only have ran the motor for about 1 min contstantly and had to shut it off. There is no exhaust right now so it's super loud in my garage. I heard it takes about 20-30 mins for the vacuum to build up in the OMP lines and bring oil through the lines to the motor, is this true? Just curious that's all.
One quick question though. I installed some new OMP lines I made myself and there isn't any oil in them yet, BUT I only have ran the motor for about 1 min contstantly and had to shut it off. There is no exhaust right now so it's super loud in my garage. I heard it takes about 20-30 mins for the vacuum to build up in the OMP lines and bring oil through the lines to the motor, is this true? Just curious that's all.
#45
Well, here's some quick clips of the car. It's pretty much done except I need to put the exhaust back on, install my 4pots up front, and bleed the system. This is just so I can drive it. I still need to install my LSD and oh the alignment up front as well.
*Sorry pics suck cause it's in a dark garage w/crappy camera
I know rotors are a lil rusty : /
I still have to do some things for it to be finished but in only 20-24 working hours I got the car from nothing to what it is now. I will probly start driving the car tomorrow and everything should be in order. I will take better pics after a good washing too.
*Sorry pics suck cause it's in a dark garage w/crappy camera
I know rotors are a lil rusty : /
I still have to do some things for it to be finished but in only 20-24 working hours I got the car from nothing to what it is now. I will probly start driving the car tomorrow and everything should be in order. I will take better pics after a good washing too.
#46
Okay just so I dont forget here are the things installed.
-New motor/tranny from blk car
-Suspension
-T2 Steering Rack w/spacers
-T2 Brake upgrade
-88 GTU LSD
-All interior pieces except door panels
What's left
-Convert doors from power to manual
-Finish painting rear interior
-Just save up money for the goodies!
-New motor/tranny from blk car
-Suspension
-T2 Steering Rack w/spacers
-T2 Brake upgrade
-88 GTU LSD
-All interior pieces except door panels
What's left
-Convert doors from power to manual
-Finish painting rear interior
-Just save up money for the goodies!
#47
Okay I now have manual windows and can roll the window down! Well, now the car is pretty much set-up the same as the BLK car except it handles a lot better! Here are some pictures so far. Now I'm gonna save up for the goodies.
No more black car but I can't wait to get more for this one
Well, I built this car from nothing in about 4-5days and that includes still going to school and working. I just worked on it when I had time and this is it. I took everything out this car, everything out the blk car, and put everything from the blk car to the red car. A lot of work but I'm proud of myself.
No more black car but I can't wait to get more for this one
Well, I built this car from nothing in about 4-5days and that includes still going to school and working. I just worked on it when I had time and this is it. I took everything out this car, everything out the blk car, and put everything from the blk car to the red car. A lot of work but I'm proud of myself.