The "Mistress" 818S Build

[Louisromersh]

Spoiler looks like the same one Aloha 818 used. Can't remember off-hand what it's from... a Tiburon I think.

Nice looking 818.... I like the wheels.

Yes it is a Tiburon rear spoiler here is a link were you can order on but you could always go to a junk yard.

http://www.carid.com/2000-hyundai-ti...er-941482.html

[Tamra]

They'll give you temp tags before inspecting it?

It looks great. Congrats on the progress!

[coloskydiver]

Thanks for the comments. The spoiler is off a 2001-2002 Tiburon and I bought it off ebay for $95 + shipping. I do like the look and think it adds to the design of the car and matches the lines quite well. I still have to sand down the feet to match the profile and that is on the list for this weekend. I did realize that the pictures I posted up were pre alignment and will post up some pictures in the next day or so to show where it came out. For the front I am running 225/40/18 Toyo Proxes R1R's on Enkei TSP6 18X8 with a 45 offset. Currently with a 10MM spacer and I have no rubbing on the frame or the splash guards that are all installed. I am hitting on the top of the fender when I hit a bump and believe it is due to fact that the front bumper is not centered (it of over to the driver side by about 3/16th of an inch). I also fell like it is hitting the lip where you bolt the fenders to the bumper and will be sanding that down when I realign the bumper. I am also going to try to add some additional shims the bumper to try to get the fender to sit a little higher and should also help getting the front of the hood to align better with the bumper. All of this with some 8mm spacers should solve the problem but may have some slight rubbing at full lock but that I can deal with. It isn't going to take much to get the wheels tucked under the fenders and will just need to play with it a bit and post up what I come up with.

As far as the DMV is concerned, I am just going in for the first time to try to get my temp tags and see what all the process is going to involve. It may end up not happening until the first of June as I am getting my windshield installed today and will be out of town for work all next week.

[Frank818]

Really nice with the rims!

[coloskydiver]

Been a long time but the finish line is closer and closer. The interior is 75% done, just need to get the door panels upholstered, body work in done (just need to put on the headlight lenses & front spliter) and just got the car back from being wrapped. I am happy how it turn out but are a few areas that need to be touched up.

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[AZPete]

Very, very nice choices on wrap color, spoiler, front LEDs, covered dash, seats, etc. I'm looking forward to a good photo of the front once you get the lenses and splitter done.

[Mitch Wright]

Really nice build, well done and congrats.

[Erik W. Treves]

did the new front fenders cure your rub?

[STiPWRD]

Looking really good.

[Frank818]

What bolts did you end up using for the lenses? Was wondering if small countersunk would work but the lenses are not very thick.

[mrbiglar]

Curious how you handled the aluminum underbody and the rear diffuser, given your headers extend down past the frame? I am going to have the same issue, so was looking for ideas. Thanks

[coloskydiver]

No issues as the headers do not hang below the frame. The Kinugawa EL header is right there but not below the frame.

[coloskydiver]

Able to get the car out today for a nice mountain drive and thought I would share.

[AZPete]

Thanks, I enjoyed the trip.

[Hindsight]

Looks like a fun drive. Wish we had more roads like that around here. How is your steering feel? Does it return to center or stay where you point it?

[Frank818]

Colorado?
Nice drive.

[coloskydiver]

Looks like a fun drive. Wish we had more roads like that around here. How is your steering feel? Does it return to center or stay where you point it?

No complaints on the steering. For the most part everything is stock with the addition of the aluminum LCA. I do run some fluid in the rack for lubrication and the normal by pass. It may be something with the alignment that is causing you grief.

Frank, I am in Colorado and the drive was in the foot hills of the greater Denver area up into a town call Aspen Park. Here is the Google Earth from Harry's Lap Timer.

[DrunkenSailor]

Deer Creek Canyon, Nice run. Just beware of all of the cyclists.