New Car New Build after write off!

[Direza]

Got a quote for a full paint job today with a bit of panel work / new moulds / powdercoating all of the chrome in black.

Really need to degrease and polish the shite out of the engine bay

Received the Knuckles and hubs today, still need to get coilovers and Lower control arms.
Luse.

 

[Direza]

Lippage

Got hold of some Arch Flaring for 4x4's

Tough days at work..long hours but rewarding

Put on my lip.

Battery box ready just need to get some Wire.

Much better then Garden Crapging, no point spending 200$ on a lip that will probably easily break later on.

Luse.

 

[Direza]

Updates tyme, been an eventful weekend, figured I'd crack into a few things that are on my big list.

Got some Tools

And some Thick as F cable

Narva blah.

Got started, removed the batteryerery.

Cleared the boot

So many plugs..so little time.

Previous owner seems to have done some panel beating.

Ugly plugs with only using two or so wires...yeah right.

Before

After

 

[Direza]

Started on the removal of the dash, running the cable through the interior.

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Changed all of the old gauges out and got new ones

And got carried away with tidying the shit out of all of the wiring.

Just a tip for anyone wiring anything in, do not use the Ignition wire as power for gauges etc. It eats so much voltage and it drops to 12.0-12.4ish the response becomes very sluggish soon after. I'd assume because it changes the fueling via the fuel pump voltage maybe? idk.

Changed the hoses and removed stupid brackets and ran the hose under the booster instead of over,

New Bolts everywhere

Luse.

 

[Direza]

Dude I think a nice yellow would suit this car well it somewhat makes me think of a killer bee for some reason idk

Yeah I can see what you mean, just needs more exhaust ! to make it sound like one That is pretty much one of the last things I need to make it sound good as at the moment its such a sleeper in the sense that it has a standard exhaust and its way way too restrictive for the power that it is currently at. You wouldn't know it was turbo unless you hear the turbo spool, and surprisingly for a highflow it spools pretty damn loud, with a 3 inch down pipe.

Waiting on new carpet to arrive from fleabay.

Getting a new Air Con face plate made up out of metal to replace old plastic cracked one.


Just got some more cable going to make up a new Block to Chassis ground.

ALSO guys what headlight bulbs to use? for low beam and high beam? I really want to grab some bright white light with a blue tinge to it, Cool blue? or is it platinum? or? What does everyone else use.

Thanks
Luse.

 

[Dasilva]

looking good

 

[sheldonjohn]

you could do what my mate has done and build a "bike box" something that you can keep outside that doesn't leak, and when you want to work on the bike just wheel it out, my mates is made out of 6 pieces of wood and some silicone. just remember think stingy it will get you a long way.

 

[Direza]

you could do what my mate has done and build a "bike box" something that you can keep outside that doesn't leak, and when you want to work on the bike just wheel it out, my mates is made out of 6 pieces of wood and some silicone. just remember think stingy it will get you a long way.

I'm sorry Sheldon but what is this comment towards?

Got another cable made up out of the leftovers for the block to chassis earth

Got some headlight bulbs H4 and H1 for low and high beam. should be nice and bright as well as a blue tinge to it.

It was time to sort out the filter issue, as I was getting paranoid. I got a feeling that the turbo has quite a bit of sideways play in the bearing of the compressor blade side.

Because space is an issue..and I cbf moving the piping around for now.

I decided to make a bracket.

It will only be temporary I will make a better one later on with some proper material. for now Its garden Edging

It being thin is what I was looking for

Finished product, very very impressive results. Keeps it safe from dirt, rocks and dust

It allows a shit ton of airflow. I'd assume its simular to a K&N panel Filter? So pretty content, pulls smooth as now.

Luse.

 

[Direza]

Just found info on GCG website, so the turbo is in good condition... fewf.. only 4000-5000k's old since rebuild with 360 degree thrust bearing.

"My brand new GT Ball Bearing has shaft play, and I haven't even pulled it out of the box...

Another very common question that is asked daily here at GCG Turbochargers, and it is quite a simple explanation. The ball bearings in a Garrett GT turbocharger operate on a thin layer of oil, and as the turbocharger is new, this layer of oil is not present. Once the turbocharger receives oil pressure, the shaft play will go away immediately. This has not damaged the turbocharger in any way. To assist with lubrication of the bearings prior to first start up, GCG highly recommend using Liqui Moly Turbo Super Lube, which can be found by simply typing in LM-2314 in the search bar in the Online Store. "

Typical Ball Bearing Turbocharger Issues

 

[Direza]

Finished up my headlights couldnt figure out why right wasn't working as I had checked all of the fuses. Apparently I missed one.

These bulbs are really really bright.

Did a compression test, and was nervous as I had never done it since I have had the car. To my surprise 185 across all cylinders.

BCPR6ES-11 Regapped to .9 works like a charm but anyone tell me anything about how its running?

Sprayed a bit of this.

And of course needed to revise the stupid air filter.
So I made a backing plate for the MAF and drilled a hole in it.

Still just as flat

But seals so much better

Just need to move the catch can now and secure it with a bracket somewhere out of the way.

Got started on my Door seal thingies..

Luse.

 

[Direza]

Coilovers

Alrightey been awhile, so I tossed up the front suspension options and was going to just grab some standard struts for cheap and shove the r31 springs in there and get it rolling first but decided not to and go all the way.
Tein Super Streets.

S13 Knuckles and hubs, I won't be using the hubs however, so if anyone is after them let me know. they are 4 stud.

Brakes out of my 33

This is what a 60-70km p/h hit can do

New front Rims 18x8.5j +25

I will be using the R31 LCA for now, and if I require more camber I'll just grab S13 LCA's just afraid to go overtrack too much and get defected as I daily drive this.
Luse.

 

[spin-king]

Love reading this build.great to see somthing alittle different

 

[Direza]

Been awhile, happy new year and merry christmas everyone
Yes I slacked over the holidays..

Me and my gf moved into our own place in end of December just before Christmas so had been setting up the house etc and meanwhile the car came off the road and rego so I could get some work done..but I didn't even get around to doing what I wanted to do.

I spent a very long time looking for one of these.

Went to a pick apart..

Finally found one that is completely straight and rust free.

Now the bumper sat straight without the weird shape.

As the seals were getting a bit worn out, I bought 4 new ones for each door. Expensive mother fu**ers

Got brand new Carpet

Finished my interior off, just have the Rooflining to put in after I get it back from refurbishers Going with black leather with a silver knitting.

Luse.

Waiting on the 5 stud Hubs to arrive
Stay tuned

 

[Direza]

Update Slacking no mor!

Got my arse into gear
Removed Rotors / Calipers off my 33

Removed Booster /BMcyl

got a new top rad hose to replace old one with 20 clamps holding it from popping open.

Need to decide on a colour to paint em with.

Everything packed and ready to be put into the car now

And a small list...or lists..of things I need to still do

Ongoing of course..

 

[Direza]

Forgot to add this awhile ago Over the holidays I added a Beanie which smoked like F for the first few km's

But you do notice a slight gain in performance, the turbo seems to spool a lot better after sitting at the lights for awhile with the car idling, so I'd assume that it traps heat really well and keep the turbo from cooling down after a spirited drive.
Got my arse into gear even further and did a few things that needed to be done a long time ago.
Fitted the new hose or..shall I say hoses.had to cut it around 4-5 times to fit it properly.

Just as a comparison of the two

Now just need to fit the brakes and booster/bmc to make it look clean. Will probably respray the engine bay black in the next few weeks.

Finally fitted my washer bottle
No more hassles by the 5.0

And decided to buy a proper lip

Flushed my Clutch Master today / Cleaned/ degreased it
Installed a new Clutch Slave.

Luse

 

[kornboy119]

Hey dude, nice project. Where is QLD are you from? I'm in Brisbane!

 

[Direza]

Hey dude, nice project. Where is QLD are you from? I'm in Brisbane!

Thanks, oh sweet yeah I am in springwood/ mount cotton area. You?

 

[Direza]

Got quite a bit of important work done today.

Dismantled

Even the possums decided to join in.

So here is where...it is a little problematic..

All this was cut out and thick steel was welded in place.

Shane welding, If anyone needs any work done in brisbane hit him up

Helped fit my friends spoiler on his MR2

Really suits the car.

Nice and fresh and solid chassis now.

Luse.

 

[Direza]

UPDATE S13 KNUCKLES HUBS LCA and WHEELS and stuff DIFF!

Bit of an update

New Studs, New Bearings, New full spool Centre. Decided against a LSD as I know after awhile they wear out.

Front wheels are on standard struts / brakes
How much do you like front candy?

annndd....got some Lower Control Arms to go along with my S13 knuckles and hubs.

Going to take it all apart clean and put it all together this weekend

Luse.

 

[Direza]

Alright big update, Knocked a lot of stuff out this Thursday / Friday

To the Machine shop.

Redrilled to 4x114.3

Started with pulling all the old crap out (Benefit of not having to disassemble it all).

Put my new Hubs with brand new bearings/Knuckles/Lower Control Arms in.

Had to trim the shield, should have idealy knocked it completely off the hub but I didn't want to do that as I feel it wouldn't protect stones flying at the back of the hub surface.

Camber tops

- - - Updated - - -

One of the main issues as usual is the Tie Rods with this conversion as they are too short for the new 40mm wider track.

Replaced with Part number 'TE714' for a pintara, 20mm longer

Back on the ground

Issues arose straight away, with the Drift Teks I couldn't get it to fit
Even with a shit ton of camber

soo....

It was panel beating tiem..

Hammered the shit out of the guards