gregs RHD S4 Jspec swap/build
Hey Javier! Thanks for the comments, Jaime has helped me with this build and because of him it has been a breeze, I helped him with his previous 2 swaps in the past but this build has quite a bit more patience in it being we are adding the brake line tuck, using the jspec wipers, blower motor so I could use the defrost/vent hot and cool functions. I picked up the RHD front clip from JPR in El Monte & it ran roughly in the mid 2k picked up price range.
Today I was able to finish the left front brake line, it was a challenge figuring out where to place to route the left front brake line fitting through the firewall being the convertible has structural braces in the way
While the engine bay paint fully cures I moved onto making brackets to install the Recaro seats, these seats are a bit on the larger side for such a small compartment in the FC
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oh BTW the JDM engine should actually pass out the tailpipe as is. technically it fails the visual because its missing precat and egr, but the precat is for warm up emissions, which we don't test, and the EGR does nothing
Let me begin by saying that I like your car and appreciate the effort expended.
Let me continue by saying that the brake line work makes no sense to me at all.
You have intentionally quadrupled the number of fittings in a system where fewer is generally considered better (although again, let me reiterate that I think you did a great job....mostly).
That's my technical reservation and I suppose that if you're willing to go through and ensure system integrity, then fine.
Then I wondered, "If the point of all this is to stealth the hydraulics, why is the proportioning valve not hidden?"
Finally, about that hardline from the master cylinder direct to the wheelwell.
I'd install a master cylinder brace so booster flex doesn't stress the hardline or just use a one piece flex hose all the way from the MC to the caliper.
Don't mean to be a noodge about it, just seems like a weird application of high level craftsmanship and money.
Let me continue by saying that the brake line work makes no sense to me at all.
You have intentionally quadrupled the number of fittings in a system where fewer is generally considered better (although again, let me reiterate that I think you did a great job....mostly).
That's my technical reservation and I suppose that if you're willing to go through and ensure system integrity, then fine.
Then I wondered, "If the point of all this is to stealth the hydraulics, why is the proportioning valve not hidden?"
Finally, about that hardline from the master cylinder direct to the wheelwell.
I'd install a master cylinder brace so booster flex doesn't stress the hardline or just use a one piece flex hose all the way from the MC to the caliper.
Don't mean to be a noodge about it, just seems like a weird application of high level craftsmanship and money.
Not offended at all, I'm open to suggestions and critism. the lines have no benefit with ability to braking performance, my only intention was to clean up the look of the brake lines, I really don't like the look of the factory hardlines running across the engine bay. My original plan was to place the proportioning valve inside the cabin but I also want to make sure and keep a eye out for leaks and make servicing and repairs easy. The suggestion about making a brace for the master cylinder is something I would like to fab up once I'm at the final point of the project.
Let me begin by saying that I like your car and appreciate the effort expended.
Let me continue by saying that the brake line work makes no sense to me at all.
You have intentionally quadrupled the number of fittings in a system where fewer is generally considered better (although again, let me reiterate that I think you did a great job....mostly).
That's my technical reservation and I suppose that if you're willing to go through and ensure system integrity, then fine.
Then I wondered, "If the point of all this is to stealth the hydraulics, why is the proportioning valve not hidden?"
Finally, about that hardline from the master cylinder direct to the wheelwell.
I'd install a master cylinder brace so booster flex doesn't stress the hardline or just use a one piece flex hose all the way from the MC to the caliper.
Don't mean to be a noodge about it, just seems like a weird application of high level craftsmanship and money.
Let me continue by saying that the brake line work makes no sense to me at all.
You have intentionally quadrupled the number of fittings in a system where fewer is generally considered better (although again, let me reiterate that I think you did a great job....mostly).
That's my technical reservation and I suppose that if you're willing to go through and ensure system integrity, then fine.
Then I wondered, "If the point of all this is to stealth the hydraulics, why is the proportioning valve not hidden?"
Finally, about that hardline from the master cylinder direct to the wheelwell.
I'd install a master cylinder brace so booster flex doesn't stress the hardline or just use a one piece flex hose all the way from the MC to the caliper.
Don't mean to be a noodge about it, just seems like a weird application of high level craftsmanship and money.
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Wow, i havent scrolled thru the pics yet and it looks killer. In my pickup sits a turboII setup i havent unloaded just yet. I am excited and seeing your build gives me something to look forward to. 91 vert here.
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Thanks, good luck on your project, it's a shame there wasn't a vert turbo model in the states even though swapping motors is pretty easy.
I was doing a net search for some bracing ideas and found this clokker, looks very easy to replicate and very useful.
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Finally, about that hardline from the master cylinder direct to the wheelwell.
I'd install a master cylinder brace so booster flex doesn't stress the hardline or just use a one piece flex hose all the way from the MC to the caliper.
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[QUOTE=clokker;11416758]
Finally, about that hardline from the master cylinder direct to the wheelwell.
I'd install a master cylinder brace so booster flex doesn't stress the hardline or just use a one piece flex hose all the way from the MC to the caliper.
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