Street Build ITFLYS - 1Gina2G

[Justin DuBois]

Regarding of control arm bushings - check out the questionable quality control on the oem parts I sourced from Canada!

One curved arm had no paint? WTF

And the shock fork bushing wasn’t pushed all the way in on the front lower control arm!?

It’s a good thing I’m not using the factory bushings - What the hell Mitsu!

 

[FIBA M - EC17PSE]

Looks like both those compression arms are non oem. Also the inner mountings are to square to be oem which are wider and rounded ends! Someone bend one of these arms they thought were oem and we determined it was not oem after being told it was.

The lower arms are hit and miss if they push it all the way in, the later units were done differently and mine were in an angle also but not by much, i think its more for the fork angle, they also used a sealer under the bj cap to stop water getting past the seal. These were part of the recall arms they done ( at least here in europe they were )

Polybushes can be used for sideways also but tend to need a thickerwall and not be flat against the mounting walls.

 

[Justin DuBois]

Photo’s from the shop - PITA parts

And a fully rebuilt drive shaft! Woot!

 

[Justin DuBois]

Some have been asking for details on the dash cluster so I’m adding the link here for the side post with pictures.

I have been working on locating a second bright LCD for Pilink++
I have the Pi computer setup so that if a second display is detected, it will extend the “desktop” which allows me to dedicate a frame buffer at a lower resolution full screen for the Race Capture app.

Here I have two displays active: The large one is just a standard 24” desktop display at 1080p for testing purposes, and the small one is the Desview display running 720p

 

[Justin DuBois]

Mana from heaven, sweet nectar of life:
2 Pics from the shop - progress -

patiently waiting

 

[Justin DuBois]

I am looking to fabricate a mount point onto the back of this daylight bright 7” LCD. I’m hardwiring the power, so the battery attachment is not needed. I think a number of machine screws through the back of the display case should work out ok.

 

[Justin DuBois]

Some table top drill press action and M2 hardware (oMg small) as if the Eclipse needed yet another size bolt to add to the list.

clearance for the washers

Thread lock

Assembled

 

[We're on Boost]

Some table top drill press action and M2 hardware (oMg small) as if the Eclipse needed yet another size bolt to add to the list.

Geeze I wonder if I even have any 2mm screws.

Nope!

 

[Justin DuBois]

Got word, the Eclipse is off the lift on its own power to rough in the alignment before installing the OHLINS.

 

[Justin DuBois]

What to post when there is nothing to post about... How about an inquiry? I need a machine shop for head and block work in northern california - bay area. Anyone got someone they like?

 

[Justin DuBois]

What to post when there is nothing to post about... How about an inquiry? I need a machine shop for head and block work in northern california - bay area. Anyone got someone they like?

Still looking for a machine shop

 

[Justin DuBois]

Warm weather has me back in the now empty garage, while the Eclipse is still in the shop.

Add a shelf to the wall, and…


I pulled down the door caps that need refurb.

Somehow, I need to remove 3 clip mounts from the white one, and repair the black one.

 

[Justin DuBois]

Not sure what I’m doing here - if you have ever done this repair - do share some tips.

Start with a wash, dawn soap.

 

[We're on Boost]

End with a shower and some good food. That's all I know about it!

 

[Justin DuBois]

End with a shower and some good food. That's all I know about it!

Good tip!

 

[Dusty Landrum]

Still looking for a machine shop

Give WORKS motorsports a call. They are at Sonoma raceway and when I have visited them in the past for dsm parts they always have a crap load of 4g63 cars there. They race as well so I am sure they know someone in the bay area that can do some machine work for you.

 

[Dericsh]

How’s the door molding project going?

 

[Justin DuBois]

Not too much progress yet, still thinking about how I want to do this. I have visualized the cuts I want to make, and am thinking on how best to align the pins without the car as a template.

 

[Dericsh]

Maybe use a poster board to make a template from the good one? You should have a bit of forgiveness in the fitment of the clips I’m guessing.

 

[Justin DuBois]

Maybe use a poster board to make a template from the good one? You should have a bit of forgiveness in the fitment of the clips I’m guessing.

Yeah - probably going to see how much a long sheet of lexan will cost to make a jig. Nobody has created transparent aluminum yet

 

[We're on Boost]

Yeah - probably going to see how much a long sheet of lexan will cost to make a jig. Nobody has created transparent aluminum yet

If 2 feet x 4 feet is big enough, the .005" thick stuff is pretty cheap!

https://www.tapplastics.com/product/plastics/plastic_rolls/thin_gauge_polycarbonate_sheets/541

I used to live near the Tap Plastics store in Bellevue WA and bought a .005" sheet there for $5 ! Several years ago.
Looks like you are in luck. There are a bunch of locations for Tap Plastics all around the SF area.

 

[Justin DuBois]

I didn’t get any Lexan yet, but Rich got his Blasting and Powder coating going again - More parts for the motor stand:

The 20G parts are almost ready for assembly. This cartridge was media blasted clean, zinc cold galvanized, and then Steelit top coat. Not sure the finish will last, but it’s a worthwhile experiment.

 

[Justin DuBois]

Back on the table, just checking for issues with banjo bolt threads, banjo bolts and copper washers now threading smoothly.

 

[Justin DuBois]

Alright then - separated the spinning parts, and started assembly:

retainer on the turbine shaft

Heat shield and bearing 1

Flip it over onto a large tape roll with a paper towel under the turbine shaft for support:

Drop in the 2nd shaft bearing and the first thrust bearing, line up the marks:

Thrust plate and o-ring

2nd thrust bearing with retainer and oil baffel

Press into place and secure with c-clip

Install compressor wheel, and align marks:

Install o-ring and compressor cover:

Unfortunately, with the large c-clip installed, the rotating assembly is touching the cover, and the assembly won’t spin.

Hmmm

 

[Justin DuBois]

I boxed up the 20G and sent it off to @JusMX141 for further adjustments. FYI, the cardboard center cores from duct tape, or packing tape make good protection for the compressor and turbine wheels.