8 sec 1gb auto awd panda build

[daplatano91]

The car's coming together nicely!

What track do you guys normally run at?

Thanks! We usually run at Englishtown, Atco or Island raceway.

Updates: Finally got the car completely wired going to be trying to start up today or tomorrow.

 

[daplatano91]

Pictures of the view from the captains chair. Finally got the car started up. Sounds real healthy got great oil pressure no leaks just ready for a tune and some boost I will post up the video in a few

 

[daplatano91]

As promised video of the start. Please bare in mind the only video camera I had at the moment was my iPhone so sorry for the skinny view.

http://youtu.be/53ZJCwOKyjE?hd=1

 

[Dhan]

I've been watching and waiting for that post ^^^

Awesome build Frank and good luck with your first track day!!

 

[daplatano91]

Hey Dan thanks a lot! Just waiting on my water pump and its off to the dyno and to get the cage welded up.
Also looking to get my self one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/MGL-Avionics-TC-1-4-Channel-Digital-Thermocouple-Pyrometer-Gauge-EGT-CHT-/230800692305

 

[Mishimoto]

As promised video of the start. Please bare in mind the only video camera I had at the moment was my iPhone so sorry for the skinny view.

8sec 1gb auto awd panda build 1st start - YouTube

Sounds Healthy!

 

[NathanCarlK]

Every thing looks soo amazing, I'll have to come and watch you race sometime. Or maybe just stand int he background and watch you guys do the magic. Also gosh you guys do work quick, takes years for most people to do what you did in 5 months.

 

[daplatano91]

Thanks for all the love guys i cant wait for the dyno numbers but even more our first track day.

Every thing looks soo amazing, I'll have to come and watch you race sometime. Or maybe just stand int he background and watch you guys do the magic. Also gosh you guys do work quick, takes years for most people to do what you did in 5 months.

Yeah I surprised myself with how fast we got it done. We bought the car in August of last year and started the tear down and rebuilding in December. So it's been about 9-10 months.

 

[jksmith]

how you controlling your shift points? shift box ?

 

[Superman]

Hey man, everything looks good, Hope to see you at E town when I am done with my car.

 

[daplatano91]

Hey man, everything looks good, Hope to see you at E town when I am done with my car.

Sounds good to me!

how you controlling your shift points? shift box ?

The transmission will be shifted with the aem.

 

[daplatano91]

Got the hood exit cut out and made some holes for air to flow to the jntercooler. Also got the new egt gauge installed.

 

[GRAVEDIGGER]

I'm lovin it all... The guages, the hood, the holes... It all looks mean as hell! Keep up the progress and good luck!

 

[KeelesKustome]

This is a great thread. Has anything been done on your auto transfer case and rear end to keep them from breaking?
Is the 1g automatic better than the 2g?

 

[daplatano91]

This is a great thread. Has anything been done on your auto transfer case and rear end to keep them from breaking?
Is the 1g automatic better than the 2g?

Nothing has been done to the rear or transfer case as of yet. Going to be testing waters first before making a decision what to do.


Finally got the water pump installed and wow this thing is quite. You don't even know its running until you put your hand on it. It came with this very cool controller that has just about every feature you can imagine. All that's left to do now is install the brakes and take the car to get tuned. Then of course take care of the rollcage.

 

[IrishBeatdown]

Can't believe I havent seen this thread before now. Godzilla DSM. Great work im lovin it!

 

[airmail96]

Beautiful can't wait to see some runs on this.

 

[daplatano91]

Captains chair is in!!

 

[Purple_Demon]

Thats one hell of a chair. Maybe some throw pillows and such for comfort?

Build looks good as always!

 

[Rsawd95dsm]

Is that turbo soley fed from just the head?

 

[greddy_1700]

Whats the competition weight of this bad boy?

 

[1qkfwd]

A worthy build thread that didnt get parted out yet. Cars looking good man. Hurry up and get this beast to the track.

 

[hediki12]

hey nice build .! crazy were pretty close , i too am doing and auto white 1g. im in LI alot i would love to see the car and get some advice!

 

[daplatano91]

Hey guys been awhile since I last updated this thread but yeah. Just last week I replace the rear calipers because they were seized up. I should be taking the car for alignment next week and off to the dyno to be tuned and soon after to the chassis shop to have the cage and goodies installed.

 

[burkgonzo]

The rear caliper problem happened to me too. Pretty awesome build.