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I've been reading this for a while but never posted, man this is absolutely amazing! keep up the good work, I cant wait till this thing is done!
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Great build going on. I wish having an FD. I had a black touring, now I just have a wrecked shell of a red touring. I need about $25K to turn it into a track beast.
BTW, I can second that notion on the teflon tape. I was going to say that when I saw it, pages back. |
Not the biggest update: Just got some parts and have some things in the works.
Exedy Twin disc for the win... this was a big purchase milestone in the build. Means i can get the car rolling shortly!! http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...d/IMAG0252.jpg Got more 3M Dinoc Done. But honestly... I screwed up. I rodered the dinoc from some guy in Malaysia haha.. I spent 3 hours doing a real careful job and realized when I was done that the finish on the DINOC was satin instead of the "Dry" look.... SOB. So you can't really tell in the dark.. but it really bothers me. I'll most likely keep in for now.. but i'll eventually sell this one and get another one to cover with the 3m dry carbon Dinoc. It came out good though! ....just the finishe is different from my shifter consol haha. http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...d/IMAG0259.jpg and got sick of seeing such a pretty motor look so bland.. so I just had to change it up a little. Nothing too fancy.. just good ol black high temp engine enamel. http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...d/IMAG0262.jpg it took me a good hour and a half of masking off the housings etc to get it right but it came out good. and Im happy with it. http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...d/IMAG0265.jpg Thats all for now. I'll be installing my clutch maybe tonight after work or something. We'll see. nothing too exciting but each step gets me a little bit closer.. so i'll share my pics when I get it completed!! |
Install pics... I'm pretty good at following directions....but if you guys see anything out of the ordinary then please let me know as it's my first multi-plate clutch install:icon_tup:
Made a make shift "stop," to keep the flywheel from turning http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...d/IMAG0266.jpg The Install tool is very useful... http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...d/IMAG0269.jpg Can't go wrong with Tq Specs http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...d/IMAG0268.jpg I was thinking maybe I should put some lock-tight on the bols from flywheel to engine and from plates to flywheel....But I figured i should be just fine torquing them to spec. ...but maybe I should've read the instructions all the way through. What do you guys think? http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...d/IMAG0267.jpg And the beauty of exedy that is the twin plate clutch:icon_tup: http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...d/IMAG0272.jpg My next and last Large part purchase will be Wheels so I can get my lady rolling and to the fab shop for manifold and V-mount:nod: The only other big component I need and by Big I categorize by $500 or more.....will Be seats. I've gotten to see the Cobra Racer Pro seats in a few different cars. ANd although I would love to go the recaro route.. it's just not justifiable in my opinion. Hell a pair of seats cost me the price of a rolling shell... Anyways.. It'll be a few weeks till I save enough money for wheels. But I'd like to get the engine bay painted in the next 2 weeks. And my body harness completely finished as well. We'll see how everything falls into place:icon_tup: - Ap |
looking good manny ! i recently picked up an engine built my howard from my friend in orange county. just need to get down there to pick it up and start working on it like yours.
i figured im going to be staring at alot of money on an engine stand in the next few months... esp if i go with a twin plate like you too.. haha. |
"recently picked up an engine built by howard"
don't hesitate to call me on the engine if you have any questions re build/tune. Aaron, the motor looks good dressed up. hc |
thank you for the offer howard, will definitely be getting in touch with you in the near future.
the motor hasn't even been ran yet, it was my close friend james w. from Tustin, CA motor. I think I'm going to running a very similar setup to what James had in mind. |
Howard...thanks for all the help as well. The Exedy was definitely good buy.
Meanwhile I've got a list of little things that I kind of half ass'd for the time being. one of them was a bad "half ass" My tranny drive-shaft seal. The one that sits around the driveshaft spline and keeps tranny fluid lubbing the spline and not lubbing the road. Its cracked...entirely. Although it sits in the groove flush etc.. i have yet to fill my tranny with fluid. Can I get away with not replacing it? or will it ooze fluid all over? - ap |
Depending on how bad it's cracked, it will probably at least seep fluid. They're not that expensive and it's pretty easy to change. Do you already have the driveshaft in and everything? Is that why you're not wanting to replace it now? Honestly, as clean as you're doing this build and as thorough as you've been, I think you'll be kicking yourself later for not replacing it now, probably even if it doesn't leak lol. I replaced mine a few months ago because it was so old it had hardened and wasn't really sealing anymore. I'd just replace it now if I were you.
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Originally Posted by speedjunkie
(Post 10910896)
Depending on how bad it's cracked, it will probably at least seep fluid. They're not that expensive and it's pretty easy to change. Do you already have the driveshaft in and everything? Is that why you're not wanting to replace it now? Honestly, as clean as you're doing this build and as thorough as you've been, I think you'll be kicking yourself later for not replacing it now, probably even if it doesn't leak lol. I replaced mine a few months ago because it was so old it had hardened and wasn't really sealing anymore. I'd just replace it now if I were you.
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Good deal. Then you won't have to worry about it later and hopefully not have a reason to put it back on jack stands for a very long time.
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The build really looks good man, I hope I have half the motivation you have when I start mine here soon!
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Did you redo it in the non-glossy Dinoc? Looks good!
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love the dual pump hanger aaron looking good cant wait to see it man
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The carbon wrap came out amazing! You inspired me to order some for my Daily Driver IS300 and my wife's GTI. :icon_tup:
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been watching this for a good while now; only one suggestion i have is to paint the alloy otherwise it will get SUPER dirty REALLY quick and you'll hate yourself for it, even if you just paitn it with aluminum coloured paint, its just everytime you touch it with dirty hands itll mark and look shit. other than that, awesoem build mate keep it up.
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Originally Posted by brad89au
(Post 10919993)
been watching this for a good while now; only one suggestion i have is to paint the alloy otherwise it will get SUPER dirty REALLY quick and you'll hate yourself for it, even if you just paitn it with aluminum coloured paint, its just everytime you touch it with dirty hands itll mark and look shit. other than that, awesoem build mate keep it up.
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Also..... for the past couple weeks i've been working with Ryan Basseri at Rywire to help develope a Mil-spec Harness for our cars. What I ended up with...was an engine harness that surpassed all my expectations. I really can't believe this harness came out so well. I opted for the minimalist approach with just the bare essentials for this harness with no aftermarket wires etc in there. But anything could have been added and ryan would have had no trouble making it happen. I have a couple pics..but i'll do a little feature on it asap. Also..rywire has become an official vendor here on the forum!! So Welcome from Rx7Club!!!!
...mil spec quick disconnect for easy engine pulls...Hell Yea!! Thanks much Ryan!! This is the harness...about 95% Complete. But over-all this is what the harness will look like with a couple exceptions (where the zip ties are). :icon_tup: http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...magejpeg_3.jpg |
I love that harness, especially the QD. I've wanted to do that for a while now. How much would those run approximately? I might be interested.
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That looks like an awesome harness! Need more info and pictures for sure! Loving that quick disconnect.
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Great build! looking forward to see it finished
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Originally Posted by Turbo8
(Post 10920909)
That looks like an awesome harness! Need more info and pictures for sure! Loving that quick disconnect.
Originally Posted by Mr Beckman
(Post 10920994)
Great build! looking forward to see it finished
Originally Posted by speedjunkie
(Post 10920655)
I love that harness, especially the QD. I've wanted to do that for a while now. How much would those run approximately? I might be interested.
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you should buy my seats Aaron
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Looking forward to Rywire update.
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Originally Posted by mannykiller
(Post 10924268)
Hey Whats up broth!! I havn't heard back about final pricing just yet on the harnesses i'll contact ryan and see where he's at on that and get back to you:icon_tup: But to tell you the truth.. I might be trailering my whole car down to his shop to have him do my whole car.. He really knows his stuff and wiring can be a nightmare... so if there's one place to put the cash down.. I think it's in the electrical spine that is our whole wiring systems of our car:icon_tup:!!!! I'll be talking to you soon!!
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Been following for months, very inspiring build man, nice work so far, I'm in the middle of gutting the interior of my Fd and that carbon wrap caught my eye, I finished the console and 80% thru the ac/heat controll plate, that's some tedious stuff but your pictures help a lottttt I'm praying on pics of the cluster, as I will definitely need some visuals to finish off that bad boy, i look forward to your progress, good luck!
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Looking good! The Mill Spec wire harness is a god choice. For those asking on pricing, expect to pay 900-1100 for the above set up....
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I'll give ryan a call tomorrow morning so he can give you guys a nice detailed update on the harness!!
Things I'm dedicating myself to over the next couple weeks: primer Engine compartment and get ready for evan to spray Have Evan Paint the engine bay Pull Teflon tape off fuel filter fittings order New thermostat order rear Tranny seal |
Im seeing my name a lot... my to do list is growing.
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Originally Posted by EPD
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Im seeing my name a lot... my to do list is growing.
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just read the entire thread - very impressive!
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Alrighty guys.....I talked to Ryan and he's working on vendorship here on the forum But this is how I feel about the harness he did for me.....
http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...iller/4863.gif and heres a much better picture of it... I love how he did the 90 degree boot right out of the fire-wall enabling me to route the harness towards allt he plug destinations without bending or kinking anything. It also keeps the harness further away from heat and puts less stress on the bends:).. Loving it!! more pics soon!! http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...4683395jpg.jpg |
Can ryan do this with any harness? like one for a haltech? because that is one sexy harness lol
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Originally Posted by shawnm565
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Can ryan do this with any harness? like one for a haltech? because that is one sexy harness lol
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Sounds like my kinda guy! lol is pricing reasonable?
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this was worth 25 min of my life to stop and read this thread.nice build.
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nice thread
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ok so I just can't seem to decide on a set of wheels but these are all in the running:
Advan RG-D Work Meister S1R 3pc Enkei RPf1 Garson Dr302's ..if I can even find a set Advan TCIII Work Emotion XD9 Sizes will be: 18x9.5 up front 18x10.5 in the rear Spacers all around depending on offset i''ll upload some pics just so it's all on one post cost is a deal breaker...and if I can find a set of wheels for cheap..I'll jump on them. But I'm not opposed to purchasing new wheels. It's just my experience that i can save a crap ton with a nice set of used kicks =-) |
RPF1s are easily the least expensive of the bunch, and they're good, light wheels. I had them for several years and loved them. The others on your list are really nice though. XD9s look really good in the right offsets. I'd never even heard of the Garsons before now haha. Does it matter how they're made...forged, MAT process, cast, etc? A lot of people say the Meisters are played, but I would argue the RPF1s are as well, and that doesn't make either of them any less good looking or reliable. A good thing about the Meisters is that if you dink up one of the wheels, as long as the center is fine you can just replace the lip. That's one reason I'm going to 3pc. I'm keeping my TM02s though haha. Actually, what about the TM02? It's an updated look to the RPF1 and it's more rare, but it's also not quite as easy to get if you mess one of them up. And they're a bit more expensive. But manufactured by the same place with the same process, and they're light too.
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Just to put them all in front of the screen.. there are pro's and cons to each wheel.. size in width and Offset offered, price, color choice isn't the hugest deal to me but i'd like to stay away from black..
Advan RGD http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y.../advanRG-D.jpg Meister S1R 2pc http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...MeisterS1R.jpg CE28N http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y.../Volkce28N.jpg Garson DR302's http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...cingwheels.jpg Enkei RPF1's http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...nkei20RPF1.jpg Work Emotion XD9's http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...onXD9Black.jpg Advan TCIII http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...AdvanTCIII.jpg |
Originally Posted by speedjunkie
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RPF1s are easily the least expensive of the bunch, and they're good, light wheels. I had them for several years and loved them. The others on your list are really nice though. XD9s look really good in the right offsets. I'd never even heard of the Garsons before now haha. Does it matter how they're made...forged, MAT process, cast, etc? A lot of people say the Meisters are played, but I would argue the RPF1s are as well, and that doesn't make either of them any less good looking or reliable. A good thing about the Meisters is that if you dink up one of the wheels, as long as the center is fine you can just replace the lip. That's one reason I'm going to 3pc. I'm keeping my TM02s though haha. Actually, what about the TM02? It's an updated look to the RPF1 and it's more rare, but it's also not quite as easy to get if you mess one of them up. And they're a bit more expensive. But manufactured by the same place with the same process, and they're light too.
hmm i'll give them a look... You know the more and more I think about it I keep telling myself to stay under 2k for price.. because i'd hate myself if I wrecked a $600+ wheel. If only there were fewer wheels to choose from haha:icon_tup: |
http://www.d-town.us/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11211
Local guy has some RG-Ds for sale off his fd if you are interested. |
RPF1s aren't the most aggressive-looking wheels, but there's no other wheel with a lip that's lighter and made by a reputable manufacturer. And they cost less than half of everything else in its weight range.
However, I like the TCIII Advans. The Work Meister S1Rs with the double-lip lip design also look nice, but they should have done the entire wheel GLOSSY BRONZE instead of just the lip half. Either way, Mannykiller, maybe hold off until you're sure. You already have nice wheels. Maybe just hit your existing kicks with some GLOSSY BRONZE?? |
Originally Posted by mannykiller
(Post 10926982)
Alrighty guys.....I talked to Ryan and he's working on vendorship here on the forum But this is how I feel about the harness he did for me.....
http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...iller/4863.gif and heres a much better picture of it... I love how he did the 90 degree boot right out of the fire-wall enabling me to route the harness towards allt he plug destinations without bending or kinking anything. It also keeps the harness further away from heat and puts less stress on the bends:).. Loving it!! more pics soon!! http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...4683395jpg.jpg |
I must say, I envy all the work and $ you've put into your build!
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I don't know why anyone goes work meisters over the SSR's. The ssr's don't have that stupid curve at the edge of the lip that makes the wheel look smaller. If you hav 18's in the works, the face looks like 16's where the SSR's look like 17's.
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^True story, I do like the SSRs over the Works. I didn't even notice much of a difference until recently, when I noticed exactly what you're talking about. The spokes of the Works are curved out and the SSR spokes are more flattened.
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WORK Wheels FTW!!!
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I love the face of the meisters.... And actually feel opposite about the flat face of the ssr's.. I don't like it One bit. I have already sold my old wheels because they just weren't the right size... I'm really liking the rpf1's, rgd's, s1r's, and ce28n's
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