Plans and projects for the 10-11 offseason? (Related to Road Racing/AutoX/Rally)

[Sirnixalot]

brakes done

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[BlackMount]

Slowly Workin my way around.

Here's what I got so far that is upgraded over stock
(94 Talon N\T Failmatic)
5 Speed Swap (F5M33 Tranny)
ACT 2100
Dual Piston Caliper and Big Rotor Upgrade from a Mitsubishi Diamante.

and sadly that's it.

Here's what I got planned, and hope to have most of this list covered by the end of the season

*Engine*
Stock Turbo Conversion (starting on 9:1 and eventually changing out to 7.8:1 1G Pistons)
2G Ported Manifold
14B @ stock boost (15 psi later w\ lowered compression)
550cc Injectors
Open Dump O2
Wideband
Intake
Custom Exhaust (Straight Piped, Catless, 2.5Inch Piping)
Inter-cooler Hard Piping
Spark Plug Wires
Gates Timing and Balance Shaft Belt
Oil Cooler

*Suspension + Brakes*
Koni Yellows
Sprint Springs (dont hate)
DBA Slotted Rotors all around (4000 Series)
ST Suspensions Sway Bar kit
Eibach Pro Alignment Kit
Hopefully Some wider rims w\ good tires.

*inside\Other*
Strut Tower Bars
MoMo Steeringwheel + Quick Release
Roll Bar
Legit Front Splitter. Custom made


BIG Plans for 2012 Season including bigger Turbo, Cams, E85, and some other go fast goodies!

 

[cantgo2fast]

are you trying to get into a certain class by reverting back to stock turbo/compression? Just wondering why your going away from high compression especially if you plan to run E85

 

[knochgoon24]

My plans seem pretty mild compared to the rest of you.

-Remove LC-1, send in for refurbishing, reinstall
-Install DG Coilovers
-Install Energy Suspension bushings
-New rear brake calipers
-Goodridge SS Brake lines
-Russel Pro-classic -6an Tank to rail kit with -6an Fuelab filter
-Swap from Evo 8 ecu to 98/99 ecu
-Install Samco coolant hoses and fix mystery coolant leak
-Figure out a new coolant bottle and catch can setup
-Finish battery relocation in trunk to SCCA regulations
-Rebuild 140amp alternator and reinstall
-Roll the fenders

Also possibly on the list:
-Make a test pipe
-Make new IC piping
-Give the car a good buffing.
-Roll and pull the fenders even more for 265's for after this set of tires.

My plans are to run in SM at the local autox summer series. It should be a lot more fun this rear without the worn out suspension. At this point, I'm focusing on making my car more reliable and comfortable to drive instead of power adders.

I had plans to run dual maps and larger injectors for E85, but the one local station that carried it now seems to have switched the pump over to a low-sulfur diesel pump.

Brian, I never heard of those VEI gauges before. I think I just fell in love. I'm sure my roommate, soon to be buying an e36 m3, will also be glad to know of another brand selling amber/orange gauges.


Wow. My list is longer than I thought. Oh well. I guess that's a good thing

 

[snowborder714]

Then you obviously didn't follow Drew's build!! He used the same gauges. I just love how cheap they are for all that you get, especially compared to some of the Autometer gauges.

Would you be putting the 265's on the Evo wheels? If so, how well do you think these will fit? I think I need to have a fender rolling party this spring/summer and I'd love to throw a wider tire on in the future, whether on the Evo wheels or another wheel.

 

[BlackMount]

are you trying to get into a certain class by reverting back to stock turbo/compression? Just wondering why your going away from high compression especially if you plan to run E85

I will be running a dual map set up, because there are only 4 stations in about 30miles that carry E85 around here, so I won't be able to run it all the time. and I feel like the Lower Compression would give me more reliability and room for screw ups. (like my old DSM which pinned 26 psi and blew the shit out of the turbo and not the engine luckily.) if I encountered the same problem from a fualty boost controller good by motor at that compression!

I have considered getting 2 50 Gallon Drums of E85 and storing it though.

My plans are to run in SM at the local autox summer series. It should be a lot more fun this rear without the worn out suspension. At this point, I'm focusing on making my car more reliable and comfortable to drive instead of power adders.

I have no idea what class I will be in, I know when I had the E30 they put me in SM

 

[knochgoon24]

Then you obviously didn't follow Drew's build!! He used the same gauges. I just love how cheap they are for all that you get, especially compared to some of the Autometer gauges.

Would you be putting the 265's on the Evo wheels? If so, how well do you think these will fit? I think I need to have a fender rolling party this spring/summer and I'd love to throw a wider tire on in the future, whether on the Evo wheels or another wheel.

I didn't follow Drew's build.

If I ran 265's, I'd step out to a 9" rim. I thought about using the Evo rims and a spacer but I think those would be pretty meaty. I have a friend with an Eastwood fender roller that I can borrow and another friend who's into rolling fenders a little too much. He's sure we can roll that lip out of the way and fit 265's. I'm probably going to have to stop him before he starts mocking up fender flares.

 

[snowborder714]

Would you be doing the rolling in State College? If so, maybe let me know when you do it as it'd be nice to not have to rent a roller, as well as have someone who's done it before there to help.

Uh, you should have him start mocking up those flares ASAP!

 

[BlackMount]

pics of this when done

 

[knochgoon24]

I bet that if you came up here, you could use it. A case of beer would seal the deal of borrowing it. We went through a few cases while rebuilding my roommate's Mazda 6 motor.

My friend is pretty good at rolling fenders and is ok at welding up patch panels for rust, but I don't think I want his metal fab skills for welding up fender flares. His car is an 86 VW Gti 8v with "Eurotrash" stenciled in primer gray on the door. His opinion on fender flare shapes and fitment aren't the same as mine.

I've always thought a set of rivet/bolt on ones like Mavisky had on his 1g would look nice (and functional) on a 2g if done right.

 

[BlackMount]

ashame you guys aren't nearby. people around here do fender rolling like oil changes. (good at it too.)

 

[gsxitement]

-install oil cooler
-fab and install rad ducting
-looking at doing Evo brakes
-Advan A048's
-Repair Tenzo RS5's
-finish cage
-fuse box Reloc.
-Figure out a better seat bracket for my OMP one piece
-New wheel and disconnect
-Hopefully Precision can rebuild my turbo
-4 spider center diff.
-and I have a lot of stuff I want to do to the trunk area.
-install ABS delete kit
-gm Maft wire
-whatever else I can find that needs doing on a car 110k on the clock

My goal is to go to an EMRA Time Trial event at lime rock in July.
I went to Skip Barber there, so I have some experience there already. Need to get a truck and a trailer more than anything though. Time to get to the track in 2011.

 

[cantgo2fast]

I will be running a dual map set up, because there are only 4 stations in about 30miles that carry E85 around here, so I won't be able to run it all the time. and I feel like the Lower Compression would give me more reliability and room for screw ups. (like my old DSM which pinned 26 psi and blew the shit out of the turbo and not the engine luckily.) if I encountered the same problem from a fualty boost controller good by motor at that compression!

Damn I feel bad for you guys. I have two E85 stations within 3 miles of my house.

 

[snowborder714]

Which fasteners are you going with?

Here's what we did for the quick release bumper. We still haven't modified the top bolts around the hood latch, but we'll have to think about that more.
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/new...mper-quick-release-removal.html#post152496426

• I'm getting a guy from the link forums to cut out our custom vent bezel triple gauge cluster soon and I think Eric's been playing with the wiring for the gauges, so we have that working.
• Eric installed the Evo 9 OFH to verify that fits and will work. We're just waiting on some banjo fittings to get everything installed and the cooler mocked up.
  http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/bolt-tech/393382-evo-9-ofh-2g.html
• We have the DC front/rear strut bars in hand. My rear bar is in, and the front won't be going in until the battery gets relocated. I'm sure Eric will have both of his in soon enough. This has been one of the easiest mods I've done to my car - literally bolt in with great fit. Why can't everything be like this???
• I'll be installing my LSD'd transmission once the banjo fittings arrive. Included in that order is an adapter for my drain plug to accept a temperature sensor. I'll be monitoring transmission temperature on one of my gauges to see if the FWD transmission would benefit from a cooler.
• We have the DG suspension all ready to be installed. We just need to test fit them and figure out what size bump stops we need, and then they'll be installed for good.

 

[knochgoon24]

This is the big "spring break build week" for me. Stay tuned for updates in the blogs like last year.

-Energy Suspension bushings
-DG suspension
-SS brake lines
-Tank-rail -6an line and -6an Fuelab filter

In that order, time dependent.

The winter tires are still on the car, so I won't need to roll fenders for a few weeks. Once I put the summers on I'll check fender clearance and roll as needed.

We did the Prothane inserts on my friends car over the last 2 weeks in his free time on his days off. 3 of 4 corners done so far. I think we finally figured out a good method for taking them out.

 

[underradar92]

Some movement in my world, finally installed the Supra Fuel pump I've had laying around, last week. Ordered a MLS headgasket and some new BC springs and retainers too. Researching camshaft choices to death too, getting GSC S2's. I know they'll likely be a bit lazy off the low end but, keep in mind my "home track" (Road America) has 3 long straights.

I'm looking into getting the compressor wheel replaced on my "Rotomaster SBR 4250" (otherwise known as an SBR G50) turbo, hoping some sort of HTA wheel will fit. The shaft has no play whatsoever so, I'm hoping to not have to buy a whole new unit. Please chime in if anyone has fitment info on this idea. My other option may be this unit: Borg Warner NON ET S256 (Bullseye) S'pose this would be a fine thread to start in the turbo tech section.

^^^^Repair parts for my existing turbo are on the way.^^^^

After all this, it's time to throw on the 2g head, Kiggly HLA regulator, phenolic manifold spacers, EVOIII-style intake manifold, plumb in the Aeromotive regulator and that'll about do it for a while.

Then I'll be looking into seats, a cage and harnesses although funding for those items has yet to be found.

 

[Scott McIntyre]

After all this, it's time to throw on the 2g head, phenolic manifold spacers, EVOIII-style intake manifold...

What's an EVOIII-style intake manifold? Just curious. I'd like to get an EVO3 intake manifold... Are there others with the same design?

 

[UofACATS]

What's an EVOIII-style intake manifold? Just curious. I'd like to get an EVO3 intake manifold... Are there others with the same design?

Possibly an RVR manifold

 

[underradar92]

Possibly an RVR manifold

An RVR manifold, exactly. The RVR version is functionally similar (identical?) and somewhat more plentiful.

 

[knochgoon24]

Fuel line and filter - installed.
Energy Suspension bushings - installed.
SS brake lines - installed.
New rear brake calipers - installed.

DG Suspension -- INSTALLED!

Before:

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1.5" drop front and rear from how it was sitting. I'm now at 25" from the ground to the highest part of the wheel arch in the front. I have a feeling that is more than a 1.5" drop. The DG suspension gave me a max 2.75" drop in the front and a 1.875" drop in the rear, but that was stupid low.

I need to add a few more washers to the rear. With 3 SAE M10 washers on each side, I'm still at -2.0 and -2.8 camber in the rear. I'm not sure why they differ so much, but they do.

I'm still waiting for Innovate to return my LC-1 after repairs. They've had it for a month and quoted me a 1 week turn around time when I first sent it in. Until they send it back, I can't put the 98/99 ecu in.

The fenders will need rolled before the summer tires can go back on. I might do it Sunday, but I'll probably have to work instead.

The first local autox test and tune is 4/17. I want to have it all finished up by then.


On a non-performance note, I got stock 2gb Talon fogs, 2ga Talon sideskirts, and a new front drivers fender.

 

[housegsx]

I've been cleaning the garage for a week. Finally finished up tonight. I didn't get anything done with the car this Winter. Disappointing.

And put these together Sunday.

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I have to put those on, some ffwd copper 02 gaskets, plug wires, etc... and then daily drive it for a while. I need to take my Talon off the road for some repairs (rust, plug wires, exhaust leaks). Then I'm getting it inspected and selling it.

Sooooo, I need a new daily driver. I'm thowing around the idea of selling the GSX after I get rid of the Talon and getting an Evo. I don't know if I could bring myself to do it though. But the Eclipse won't be my daily driver past early fall, so I'm going to have to get something.

I wish I had enough money to keep and fix the Eclipse, while replacing the Talon as a daily driver, buying a house this Summer , and saving for a wedding.

 

[underradar92]

Starting to lean towards GSC S2 cams at the moment. Hmmmm...

 

[knochgoon24]

I just picked up Hawk HPS pads and Power Slot rotors for all 4 corners while I was picking up the side skirts and fender from a local.

 

[snowborder714]

Woo hoo Wes!!!! Glad to see the suspension on. How's the car drive now with all shocks working?

Erik, glad to see those put together Now just to get them on the car.

 

[knochgoon24]

I need to mess with the adjustments on the shocks. It's a little bouncy in the rear right now. Until I get the winter tires off, I can't really push the handling. They are H-rated winter tires in 215/55/16 meaty sloppiness. Body roll is noticeably and significantly reduced though.

The girlfriend's verdict: pot holes suck and the ride is rough. She drives a Hyundai Santa Fe, so responsive handling isn't a big thing for her. Not worth the rougher ride. Thing is, when she does drive it, she'll enjoy the hell out if it.

I scraped 6 times today... I need to fix the front bumper so it doesn't hang quite as low. It's all stretched out of shape on the bottom from previous damage.