Finally Starting A Build Log Halfway Through My Build
Well after owning my FD for quite sometime I've finally gotten to the point where I realized I should have started a build log quite some time ago... So here it goes!
November 26, 1012: I picked up my car from a boy in Ashville, NC and fearlessly made the 6hr drive back home. Honestly I don't know what I was thinking buying & driving a rotary that distance untested but it did it. The car all around was in fair shape, the previous owner seemed to lack knowledge of the car so I was on my own. There were no wheels included with the car, I fitted it with my own Enkei RPF1's in 18x10.5/9.5 +15 https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...42971989_n.jpg For quite sometime it was my reliable daily driver. I took care of the maintenance that the car had not been given. Repaired nearly all the imperfections of the interior and the mess that we call an engine bay. Megan Track coilovers Koyo radiator FC thermoswitch Apexi Power FC B&M shifter Greddy style intercooler No-Name downpipe Apexi Noir exhaust Pillowballs replaced Banzai diff brace Greddy pulleys Pineapple Racing OMP delete https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...18511011_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...31400679_o.jpg https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/...13759160_o.jpg January 24, 2013: Purchased a R1 front lip from a friend of mine, fit the car nicely. https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/...10397531_n.jpg https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/...08755728_n.jpg https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/...10262781_n.jpg Lined up at a local meet with a few of my friends (left to right): LS1 swapped FD, myself, LS2 swapped Miata, 16g turbo & Goodwin supercharged Miata. https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/...30719196_n.jpg Some of the nicer pictures of my car at a local track event: https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...19433783_o.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...87854616_n.jpg By this time I wasn't just satisfied with the stock sequential setup anymore and the rats nest underneath the manifold needed some attention. I located a crack in the wastegate housing along with other nightmares and that's when a friend of mine deemed this to be the day the car never ran again. https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...22024540_o.jpg |
February 7, 2013:
The car has not ran since this day, I have been cursed! While repairing the rats nest I thought to myself "lets just delete all this", I also had that thought as I removed the factory twins. I continuously had this thought as I dug further & further into the car. I realized the paint imperfections were really getting to me, so I would take care of that aswell. At some point I completely decided to remove the entire drivetrain and do a full facelift of the car. https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/...99942595_n.jpg https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/...84554237_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...64562432_n.jpg As time went on I ran more & more out of motivation, money & time to work on the car. I ended up moving back to Charleston, SC and of course the car came along with me! August 9, 2013: All moved back into it's new garage and I finally get the urge to begin working on the car again. Engine is cleaned, simplified, big turbo added, lots of goodies installed, body work near completed. https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...43433877_n.jpg Body wise I've changed a good bit on the car, not to mention most of the goodies haven't even been unwrapped yet. 99 Spec plateless front bumper 99 Spec lip OEM Spirit R sideskirts Mirrors shaved Antenna shaved Rear wiper nozzle shaved Shine Auto spoiler Shine Auto street rear diffuser Shine Auto bellypan OEM mudguards The wheels on the car were just for roll around purposes and have been sold. https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...75086339_n.jpg Once again the motivation was lost, the car sat on the side of the shop while I worked on my other projects. February 15, 2014: I finally got off my ass, ordered everything needed to get the car running and the new turbo setup finished. Installed everything and sent the car off to Rotorsports Racing in North Carolina for a final look over and tuning. Rywire engine harness Turbo oil lines 1600cc injectors Aftermarket fuel rail Aeromotive fpr Greddy compression tube Tial 50mm blow off valve Tial 48mm wastegate No-name turbo manifold 60trim turbo https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/...ad&oe=53D8335F April 30, 2014: I recieved a call today from Rotorsports Racing that the car indeed does run and they're currently ironing out all the details. Just sent in the last few small items needed to have it up 100% and I couldn't be more happy! I've been since collecting parts like crazy upon arrival of the car running in tip-top shape! Just to share a few things that I have waiting: Enkei PF01evo 18x10.5/9.5 +12 Stoptech BBK Project Mu lugnuts $$$ to have the car painted as soon as it arrives. Along with a box full of goodies ready to go on! https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...48004797_n.jpg I'll now be doing my best to better photograph and update this build log. Your encouragements are well, encouraged :icon_tup: |
I want to see how those wheels fit on the car.
I like this build. that's all I have to say for now. I'm a picture whore so keep posting pics. |
Originally Posted by tt7hvn
(Post 11728773)
I want to see how those wheels fit on the car.
I like this build. that's all I have to say for now. I'm a picture whore so keep posting pics. I'll have more pictures & video up once the car gets back from tuning and gets sent away to paint. I was hoping to have it all done intime for Formula D/Global Time Attack next weekend but that won't happen. |
Shine Auto street diffuser & carbon fiber under tray arrived along with Project My lugnuts.
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Mail lady just stopped by to drop these bad boys off for me. Stop Tech 4 piston calipers, brackets, Aero Rotors & stainless lines.
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Come to findout the port on my Power FC was damaged and needed to be repaired. So while that one is down for repairs here is my new one. Included is a Banzai holder for '93 dash.
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Ended up having to purchase ANOTHER Power FC since my second one was damaged in shipping. On the plus side I was basically guaranteeing myself that it'll function correctly and it came with the OLED commander. If you haven't used the OLED commander it's a night & day difference from the older styles. Anyways, I now have the car back. Made the 4hr drive back home excellent and has been running great since. Been bolting up my goodies to it, cleaning it, tinkering & waiting till the 22nd when I can drop the car off for paint. I totally forgot to take pictures the other day, but here's a few before/after pictures from the brakes & wheels install.
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Looks like hell, but not for much longer. Snapped these quick pictures before I started tearing it back down & dropping it off to be painted. Only thing being added are factory rear mudflaps and Spirit R sideskirts. See you next month!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...75226069_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...03071490_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...80501575_n.jpg https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/...21207421_n.jpg And here's a bay shot since I don't have an up to date one. https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/...79314099_n.jpg |
I like this car, looks good!
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Dropped the car yesterday at the shop, should have it back in a month.
https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hpho...77686169_n.jpg Just a cool shot of the Shine Auto undertray attached to the bumper/lip. https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hpho...04230909_n.jpg |
Couple quick snaps from Express Paint Systems on the progress of my car. I'm expecting the car back this weekend intime for a local car show.
https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...29692718_n.jpg https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...42470950_n.jpg https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...76231510_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...76358187_n.jpg I have a set of OEM Spirit R sideskirts (foam, flexy plastic) that I was going to use but my painter is skeptical of the paint cracking on them. So I'm now searching for a fiberglass set...Trades anyone? |
Did you have to pull the front fender a lot to fit that 9.5 +12? What size tires are you running?
Car is looking good. |
Originally Posted by ZE Power MX6
(Post 11753857)
Did you have to pull the front fender a lot to fit that 9.5 +12? What size tires are you running?
Car is looking good. On a side note these Falken tires are amazing compared to my previous sets of Nankangs & Dunlops. Very little road noise & excellent grip. |
Interesting, I have a set of FN01R-C that I've been wanting to put on the car. The only concern I have is the front are 17x9 +15 and I'm running Koni/Eibach, maybe I'll get some tires and throw them on to see how they fit.
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Back from paint & slowly going together.
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Can we get a pic without the washed filters?
I had two Montegos once upon a time. Looks great when it's clean. |
Originally Posted by Nickisazero
(Post 11771248)
Back from paint & slowly going together.
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Here's a couple from the other day without filters (as Fd3BOOST asked).
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Car looks great! Having a MB FD myself I know these pictures don't do your car any justice lol, MB is probably one of the best looking colors in person. Hope to see some more pictures.
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Where are your mirrors?
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Originally Posted by Fd3BOOST
(Post 11774610)
Where are your mirrors?
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Don't forget to flush your hydraulic systems!
http://i57.tinypic.com/2lvlj04.jpg http://i57.tinypic.com/fkz28p.jpg On a more positive note I've ordered a slew of goodies to keep the car moving in the right direction. Comp Clutch stage 4 ceramic clutch kit Comp Clutch 9.68lb flywheel Techna-Fit stainless clutch line StopTech Power Slot rear rotors StopTech Performance rear brake pads Battle Version rear toe rods |
Installed the Battle Version toe rods and got the car aligned. Luckily our local Firestone has an inground alignment rack so getting a low car on it was no problem.
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Got some new Bubble Tech goodness on the way.
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