Mannykillers/ AAPARKAH Street/time Attack/Drift Build (heavy Pics) #Thisisthewolf
#127
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Damn Aaron... I love the pics and detailed posts. Great work man, I can only imagine how much work you've put into this thing. I can relate somewhat. You're way more picky about a lot of stuff (lining the trans tunnel, for instance) than my ghetto ***. I haven't burned my hand on the shift **** yet, so I think I'm OK there Keep it up and can't wait to see this thing back on the road. Black FDs are sexy. I never see them. If you're ever in the LA area holler at me.
#128
Thanks much!! just trying to build as solid a car as possible!
Mike why didn't you tell me your car is running!! how do you like it?!!
And thanks for the kind words!, i'll def hit you up when i'm out there. But right now realistically...unless I hit the lotto.. i'm looking at seven stock for a completion date. I'm going as fast as I can!!
- ap
Damn Aaron... I love the pics and detailed posts. Great work man, I can only imagine how much work you've put into this thing. I can relate somewhat. You're way more picky about a lot of stuff (lining the trans tunnel, for instance) than my ghetto ***. I haven't burned my hand on the shift **** yet, so I think I'm OK there Keep it up and can't wait to see this thing back on the road. Black FDs are sexy. I never see them. If you're ever in the LA area holler at me.
And thanks for the kind words!, i'll def hit you up when i'm out there. But right now realistically...unless I hit the lotto.. i'm looking at seven stock for a completion date. I'm going as fast as I can!!
- ap
#129
Well I finished cutting out the inside of the rear fender well... It was pretty difficult to get it done. I had to be very careful not to run over the lip of the fender. But I got it done...just took me abou 35 min. Cleaned it up with the flap wheel, it looks pretty good. Tomorrow i'll try to work out the rest of my roll. Also wire wheeled off the rest of that silicon ish crap off my PPF,...getting ready for some reinforcements!!
#134
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Mike why didn't you tell me your car is running!! how do you like it?!!
And thanks for the kind words!, i'll def hit you up when i'm out there. But right now realistically...unless I hit the lotto.. i'm looking at seven stock for a completion date. I'm going as fast as I can!!
And thanks for the kind words!, i'll def hit you up when i'm out there. But right now realistically...unless I hit the lotto.. i'm looking at seven stock for a completion date. I'm going as fast as I can!!
One thing I realized about myself when I was doing the swap... I was very schedule driven at the beginning to about 3/4 thru it (before it was running/drivable on the street. took about 4 months total). After that 3rd month of pushing, spending a **** load of money, taking 3 trips a week or more to the hardware store, parts store, etc. I was actually burnt out. when I finally got the car running in Feb I was so unmotivated I just drove it around w/o any interior or shifter panel. I could see my driveshaft spinning on my way to work lol. I took a break and didn't really work on the car for a bit and I feel so much better... I basically took the pressure of myself to "finish" it. FWIW I have full interior now minus a glove box
Now I enjoy working on it. One piece at a time Anyway, take your time dude, have fun with it. **** is expensive. I have delayed my progress just because I didn't want to spend more $$$ at the time. Anyway, you're doing a great job and can't wait to see it on the road again.
#135
Built Not Bought
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^ I know exactly what you mean there haha. The push for deals gap to get my car done was brutal, but now finally going back and finishing it up.
Manny... I'm installing bushings on the entire car and am cleaning up the wheel wells like you did. Did you completely disassemble you front control arms? Meaning new ball joints?
I was planning on powder coating everything, but I forgot about the fact that I'd have to remove the joints in order to do so.
Also, are you powder coating any of your suspension arms. I've heard it can make aluminum brittle, so I need to do a little research, but might end up switching to paint instead.
Manny... I'm installing bushings on the entire car and am cleaning up the wheel wells like you did. Did you completely disassemble you front control arms? Meaning new ball joints?
I was planning on powder coating everything, but I forgot about the fact that I'd have to remove the joints in order to do so.
Also, are you powder coating any of your suspension arms. I've heard it can make aluminum brittle, so I need to do a little research, but might end up switching to paint instead.
#137
^ I know exactly what you mean there haha. The push for deals gap to get my car done was brutal, but now finally going back and finishing it up.
Manny... I'm installing bushings on the entire car and am cleaning up the wheel wells like you did. Did you completely disassemble you front control arms? Meaning new ball joints?
I was planning on powder coating everything, but I forgot about the fact that I'd have to remove the joints in order to do so.
Also, are you powder coating any of your suspension arms. I've heard it can make aluminum brittle, so I need to do a little research, but might end up switching to paint instead.
Manny... I'm installing bushings on the entire car and am cleaning up the wheel wells like you did. Did you completely disassemble you front control arms? Meaning new ball joints?
I was planning on powder coating everything, but I forgot about the fact that I'd have to remove the joints in order to do so.
Also, are you powder coating any of your suspension arms. I've heard it can make aluminum brittle, so I need to do a little research, but might end up switching to paint instead.
#140
Not much of an update really. Just worked on my large fender pull/roll. I don't think the fender was damaged before...but something was really weird about the inner lip. In some areas the metal was actually thicker so when I rolled it..it would push up more in some places than others.. making it very un-even.. Now we all know I can't have that crap. So I pulled out my grinder and worked a few of the parts down a little. I plan on having a buddy of mine weld in a piece where I cut it out for strength. But since i'm repainting the car soon anyways.. I got rid of the crappy single stage where I was working on the fender. Been working on it...and its just about right... Maybe a little smoother transition up top..but the general idea is in place..
and this little lady has nothing to do with my car..but a lot to do with me haha.. My best friend!
ANd finally... Got some wood for my short block to crate up and get ready to send to Howard
and this little lady has nothing to do with my car..but a lot to do with me haha.. My best friend!
ANd finally... Got some wood for my short block to crate up and get ready to send to Howard
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Great morning read.
Really inspiring! Have fun with smog.
Rx7's can barely pass even when stock!
Those ssr professors? I like.
Btw, is that piece of metal at the top what you cut-off?
Really inspiring! Have fun with smog.
Rx7's can barely pass even when stock!
Those ssr professors? I like.
Btw, is that piece of metal at the top what you cut-off?
#147
Sua Sponte
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Great build! Really enjoyed reading it and look forward to seeing what she'll do on the track! One thing I'll mention that has already been brought up. The stock diff in the FD is great for road course stuff and I don't know of any actual failures from driving on the road course. I know some of the AutoX guys have split the pumpkin, but that comes from drag launches in pro solo. I ran the stock diff in my T78 track car and am currently still running the stock mazda diff in my LS1 track car. Not saying you should go in there and change everything back out, but you might keep your stock one handy in case you don't like the TII's characteristics on the track. Adding a diff brace(like the TweakIt Racing one) will pretty much make them bullet proof.
#149
Great build! Really enjoyed reading it and look forward to seeing what she'll do on the track! One thing I'll mention that has already been brought up. The stock diff in the FD is great for road course stuff and I don't know of any actual failures from driving on the road course. I know some of the AutoX guys have split the pumpkin, but that comes from drag launches in pro solo. I ran the stock diff in my T78 track car and am currently still running the stock mazda diff in my LS1 track car. Not saying you should go in there and change everything back out, but you might keep your stock one handy in case you don't like the TII's characteristics on the track. Adding a diff brace(like the TweakIt Racing one) will pretty much make them bullet proof.