JWteknix

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Did alittle today might get some more done later need to do some more cleaning and painting but it's almost there. Does any one know the exact spot to drill out for the pinion snubber from under the car

clokker

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There's a dimple in the sheetmetal that is considered the ideal spot...it's what I used and it worked out OK.
I drilled from under the car, with the subframe removed (d'oh!) and the spot was easily seen.
This is how it looks:

JWteknix

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That's an excellent pic thank you.. how much did u have to shim the bumpstop? Would u say a better spot would be further forward or rear

jsnow82

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I shimmed mine just so it was barely touching the rear diff. I just left a little play in the inbetween the diff and snubber.

JWteknix

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Cleaned and painted some more stuff. Got a bunch of new goodies I'll post up tomorrow.

clokker

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I shimmed it as much as possible while still having full engagement of the nut on the stud...probably about 3/8"
I think there's just a smidgen of space between the stop and the diff nose but it's hard to tell when everything is bolted up.

JWteknix

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Yeah I think I'm just gonna install just the diff and subframe to make it alittle easier navigate around. I still have to shorten my fuel line and will need room to figure it all out. I got new ss rear brake lines because I didn't feel line running new ss back there and the hard line was in good condition so I jus left it. New comp front diff mount, new trans seal, oring and gaskets, got all my radio stuff just have to wire it up. painted the front cast part of my diff, ordered rear comp diff bushings, and got some LSD additive for when I finally put some new fluid in. Also spent the big bux on an oem outter cv boot kit

JWteknix

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Got the last pieces of the rear, comp diff bushings..
Gonna bring the diff to work tomorrow get them pressed in any advice reguarding installing these or is it strait forward..
Also got a free set of alpine speakers gotta figure out where to mount them..

scaly

My hats off to you, you have done a lot of work. Looking forward to seeing the completed car.

JWteknix

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Thanks man basically 8yrs of a build redone in like 6 months..
Today I brought the diff to work today didnt have to get too crazy was able to do the diff bushings with basic tools first I drilled the old bushings center out. It mad it easier the remove the metal sleeves I used an air chisel but they came out easily enough to use a chisel and hammer. Then I cleaned up the holes with a wire wheel lubed them up then thought how I was gonna hold this big *** diff up and press them in. Came up with resting the diff on the work bench And using the bench vise to push them in could get them in evenly using the vice but I got them each started enough just to stay in the diff then I laid the diff down put a couple blocks under the ear and beat the **** out of them with a rubber mallet till they sat perfectly, not to bad overall u could probably do this at home.

JWteknix

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Ok I spoiled myself.. Just bought a blue NRG harness bar for the lonely 4pts I have in the garage.. Its a early Xmas gift to myself lol I hope it fit in my S5 with the auto belts supposedly it bolts right in I have my doubts..
Also looking at some stuff from here.. What u guys think?
http://www.pro-wholesale.co.nz/ultra...cts/fc-fd-rx7/

JWteknix

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Got the rears snubber set up its not perfect. I'll have to shim it some more, I got like a 1/4in between the snubber and the diff.
I had a couple friends there so I took advantage and used them to help install the subframe and diff all went smoothly. Got my fuel line setup just have to shorten the return, and start bolting up the rest of my **** then it'll stand on its own feet again. Finish up some wiring and get a basemap then align, tune, and brap. Brought home my 370 wheels so I can see what they look like

JWteknix

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Got the whole rear done, wheels on and sitting on the ground. Gotta do the exhaust and driveshaft, alittle wiring, trim the fuel return line, and get a basemap. Soo close to brapping

sho amo

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Post up some pics of that harness bar once you get it in. I have been looking for one and didn't know anyone made them for the FC.

-Andrew

JWteknix

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Finally so time to rock today will be bleed the brakes and play with my harness bar

JWteknix

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Just got the brakes done today. All new dot 4 fluid, so the brakes are done. Here are a pix of how she sits as her first time out of the garage.

JWteknix

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well today got a new trans tailshaft seal in, driveshaft is cleaned painted and installed, and exhaust is completly installed. crooked, but installed lol
gotta fix the exhaust, wire a couple switchs, find out which way my 2 step wires are ran, cut the fuel return lines at the tank, wire my radio, and get a basemap.
havent gotten a chance to play with the harness bar but it looks like its gonna suck to install... more tomorrow

JWteknix

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well emailed ludwig for a base map to get started, today ill bang out some wiring and the return line ill just need a new screww clamp to keep it secure

JWteknix

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well got most the interior together and wired, just need to figure out which wire to cut on the stock fuel pump connector to use to power the pump i have it set up to use the stock electrical connectors. im pretty sure its black and white..

JWteknix

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Got my basemap from Ludwig. I just need to hook up the fuel pump wire to actually start it. Does any only know the color of the power wire the the fuel pump at the tank top? Is it blue or black and white? I need to go get oil and 2 stroke and fill everything up load my map, then ill bring it to work. And finish all the little things up almost there

clokker

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It's L/G actually...but there's a trick.
I've seen this on both my S5's so I don't think it's a fluke.

The harness that plugs into the bulkhead terminates at the shock tower and joins the chassis harness.
The wire colors in this subharness do not relate to the FSM at all however, the pigtail off the main harness is a correct match.
Find the L/G on the chassis side and the corresponding wire in the subharness is the one you want, regardless of color.

JWteknix

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Thanks man I brought my Power probe home so I can just zap the wires and we what happens, lol.
Picked up more fluids just need some oil and super and I'll be good to go.. Tomorrow and monday I have off so we'll see what happens I'm stooked

JWteknix

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So I got every thing filled up ready to go and can't get my pump to do **** not sure if I got a dud or it's hooked up wrong gonna pull it today and see what's going on would really like to start this hog

JWteknix

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Well got the pump all sorted. Upgraded my firmware loaded my map cranked for a bit and boom car started right up gotta lot of work to do need to add fuel and coolant leak to my list mow

diabolical1

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congratulations on the fire. you've been patient enough.