Knee-deep in my current build
04-03-11, 08:03 PM
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My opinion is exactly opposite. "Busy" wheels belong on a luxury sedan, I love simple five spoke racing wheels, which retain some of the stock look, but far more aggressive - anyway, to each his own
04-03-11, 10:36 PM
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Gordon - yes, I prefer the "clean and simple look", especially with the organic styling of the FD. Since Rich is a "baller" he can pull off that look though, ha
04-04-11, 08:57 AM
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Nice wheels Rich but still IMO when dabbling in the Fikse line the FM10 on the FD wins the prize. The FDs classic lines match up well with classic sports car wheels and all the fikse line have that in spades 
Notice how Gordons wheels are very similar to Rich's with one important difference there's just enough of a deviation from the race look (raw bulk no nonsense) to allow for a more refined look which is pretty much the difference between Fikse and HRE.
I also completely agree with Gordon's statement about what works on the FD for wheels. The body is so balanced and perfect you tend to look at it as one piece so some sexy sports car type wheels add another needed dimension.
Like someone else said it's amazing how a nice wheel will literally transform a car. Both of you guys have some exquisite hardware
Based on Marks sig he has some 18" Rojas.
Notice how Gordons wheels are very similar to Rich's with one important difference there's just enough of a deviation from the race look (raw bulk no nonsense) to allow for a more refined look which is pretty much the difference between Fikse and HRE.
I also completely agree with Gordon's statement about what works on the FD for wheels. The body is so balanced and perfect you tend to look at it as one piece so some sexy sports car type wheels add another needed dimension.
Like someone else said it's amazing how a nice wheel will literally transform a car. Both of you guys have some exquisite hardware
Based on Marks sig he has some 18" Rojas.
04-05-11, 05:28 PM
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The transmission with OS forged internals is done and ready to be picked up
I used this site: http://www.kabamus.com/garage/gears.html to come up with some good data on different setups..... ie, do I want to run the 4.1 or 4.3 rear end with the OS trans?
Stock trans, 4.1
1st at 3000=16mph at 7500=40mph
2nd at 3000=27mph at 7500=68mph
3rd at 3000=40mph at 7500=99mph
OS with 4.1
1st at 3000=21mph at 7500=53mph
2nd at 3000=31mph at 7500=78mph
3rd at 3000=43mph at 7500=107mph
OS with 4.3
1st at 3000=20mph at 7500=51mph
2nd at 3000=30mph at 7500=74mph
3rd at 3000=41mph at 7500=102mph
This is with my street wheels in back, 265/35-18. With the shorter 285/30-18 track wheels, it moves to:
1st at 3000=20mph at 7500=50mph
2nd at 3000=29mph at 7500=72mph
3rd at 3000=40mph at 7500=100mph
Anyway, looks like the 4.3 final drive will work nicely to keep the lower gears fairly streetable and not too far away from stock..... while giving me an 'El Indestructo' tranny
I used this site: http://www.kabamus.com/garage/gears.html to come up with some good data on different setups..... ie, do I want to run the 4.1 or 4.3 rear end with the OS trans?
Stock trans, 4.1
1st at 3000=16mph at 7500=40mph
2nd at 3000=27mph at 7500=68mph
3rd at 3000=40mph at 7500=99mph
OS with 4.1
1st at 3000=21mph at 7500=53mph
2nd at 3000=31mph at 7500=78mph
3rd at 3000=43mph at 7500=107mph
OS with 4.3
1st at 3000=20mph at 7500=51mph
2nd at 3000=30mph at 7500=74mph
3rd at 3000=41mph at 7500=102mph
This is with my street wheels in back, 265/35-18. With the shorter 285/30-18 track wheels, it moves to:
1st at 3000=20mph at 7500=50mph
2nd at 3000=29mph at 7500=72mph
3rd at 3000=40mph at 7500=100mph
Anyway, looks like the 4.3 final drive will work nicely to keep the lower gears fairly streetable and not too far away from stock..... while giving me an 'El Indestructo' tranny
04-09-11, 09:05 AM
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FINALLYYYYYY got my Greddy high capacity differential cover in from Japan. Adds a full one liter of capacity and comes with an additional port for a cooler.
Tomorrow the diff, axles, and OS Giken trans get installed. Along with an oil change, that's all that's needed to be ready for the Porsche track day at NJMSP that Scrub and I are crashing in about a week
Tomorrow the diff, axles, and OS Giken trans get installed. Along with an oil change, that's all that's needed to be ready for the Porsche track day at NJMSP that Scrub and I are crashing in about a week
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04-09-11, 10:23 PM
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Nice score on the diff cover! I remember reading about that piece years ago. I ended up modifying the diff cover on my 8.8 setup to run a cooler as well as a temp switch. But I really wish I had the extra oil capacity like yours.
04-10-11, 08:49 AM
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04-10-11, 09:22 AM
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It's the same piece, that's just a file photo. They're not doing you any favors at that price, that's full Greddy retail.
I'm headed to the shop now to go to war with my drivetrain, stay tuned for pics
I'm headed to the shop now to go to war with my drivetrain, stay tuned for pics
04-10-11, 11:01 PM
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A few more shots, as you can see Dr. Regan clearance isn't an issue
Driving impressions on the trans are limited thus far. Definitely a longer and more useable first gear, and 2nd/3rd go much quicker. I'm taking it easy on the trans for a while of course as it's brand new. There is some gear whine in 1 through 3, pretty low but you can hear it with the windows up. Costas/r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-x7 and andy/supernaut both were at IRP and got a ride in the car, Costas had the pleasure of sitting through about 30 figure 8's in a large parking lot as we attempted to mix up the friction modifier in with the rest of the diff fluid
Not sure if I'm digging the C's short shifter, I need more seat time with it but my trusty B&M is waiting in the wings. Also, I have available a spare complete diff assembly (with 4.10s) from a low mileage 1996 car, a mint s4 t2 diff, my Series 8 trans, and a pair of oem axels if anyone is interested
You can see my solution for the catback being very close to the diff..... cut up a rubber exhaust hanger and used it as a buffer, with safety wire through the hole in the center to make sure it doesnt go anywhere.
(last shot is a comparo between the standard trans drain plug and the spiffy S8 version)
^^You know what they say about a guy with a big downpipe
Driving impressions on the trans are limited thus far. Definitely a longer and more useable first gear, and 2nd/3rd go much quicker. I'm taking it easy on the trans for a while of course as it's brand new. There is some gear whine in 1 through 3, pretty low but you can hear it with the windows up. Costas/r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-x7 and andy/supernaut both were at IRP and got a ride in the car, Costas had the pleasure of sitting through about 30 figure 8's in a large parking lot as we attempted to mix up the friction modifier in with the rest of the diff fluid
Not sure if I'm digging the C's short shifter, I need more seat time with it but my trusty B&M is waiting in the wings. Also, I have available a spare complete diff assembly (with 4.10s) from a low mileage 1996 car, a mint s4 t2 diff, my Series 8 trans, and a pair of oem axels if anyone is interested
You can see my solution for the catback being very close to the diff..... cut up a rubber exhaust hanger and used it as a buffer, with safety wire through the hole in the center to make sure it doesnt go anywhere.
(last shot is a comparo between the standard trans drain plug and the spiffy S8 version)
^^You know what they say about a guy with a big downpipe
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