SOLIDWORKS-Mike's 818S Build Thread

[Solidworks-Mike]

Welcome back. How were the rains down in Africa?

Mixing mounting hole like that seems really goofy to me. We all know that the FFR frames aren't Toyota quality as far as dimensions down to sub millimeter precision. But that's way off. What portion of the firewall are you using as a baseline? Did you cross measure to back up your finding? Example: Left ball joint to Right firewall.

Those outer mounting points for the lower front control arms are supposed to be for the wagon arms. Which are shorter.

The rains down in Africa? I blessed them!

We measured from the ball joint to the frame, but it now seems as if the real issue is the bushing being upside down according to Bob!

[Solidworks-Mike]

Hi Mike, Welcome back.
The rear bushing on you driver side is up-side-down. Just spin it 180 on the LCA shaft and remount in the inside holes.
Also mount the forward LCA bushing to the inside holes.

Attachment 54122
The squiggle in bushing need to be down on the 818.

(edit) Your right side bushing is correct by the pictures. The squiggle in the bushing should be down.
Many have made that mistake.
Bob

Bob,

Thanks for catching that, I was hoping it was something obvious.

[longislandwrx]

don't forget to add an additional ground strap to the intake manifold, I was told by Motive to do so.

[Solidworks-Mike]

don't forget to add an additional ground strap to the intake manifold, I was told by Motive to do so.

Yeah, those plastic TGV's don't conduct very well!

[Solidworks-Mike]

We're working on the rear suspension today and while listing out our bolt needs before a trip to McFadden Dale i'm at this point:




Can anyone confirm this bolt size?

We did discover that the control arm has two different bolt sizes (M12 and M14 at the spindle).

[Solidworks-Mike]

Wrapped up the weekend in the garage by cleaning up the trans and hanging the rear suspension.

Before



After:



Then we moved on to the rear suspension:









Next it's on to the brakes then the cooling and brake lines.

[Solidworks-Mike]

Spending a little bit of time on sheet metal while I wait for brake components to arrive. So might as well mount some interior panels:

[UnhipPopano]

One reported issue is that over time the long suspension bolt corrodes with the cast iron making its removal difficult. The forums discussing this recommend using a liberal amount of anti sizing lubricant. The information for Lock-Tight and similar products identify not to mix the two. Anyone have advice on how to apply both? Would applying a mask to the threads for insertion help?

[AZPete]

Mike, now's the time to make a rear-rear firewall. That's an aluminum panel between the front of the engine and the rear firewall frame - it gives you a clean protected place for wiring, ECU, fuel tank, etc. I did mine after putting the engine in and it was tough, so do it before the engine if you want it.
Here's a thread about this firewall: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...ewall-Aluminum

[RetroRacing]

One of these should come with the kit, but for the sake of your hands, buy one!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PROFESSIONAL...IAAOSw-zxWoVbi

[Solidworks-Mike]

One of these should come with the kit, but for the sake of your hands, buy one!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PROFESSIONAL...IAAOSw-zxWoVbi

Agreed, it was one of the first tools I picked, it's not shown in the pics. I use the manual rivet gun in tight spots.

[Solidworks-Mike]

Mike, now's the time to make a rear-rear firewall. That's an aluminum panel between the front of the engine and the rear firewall frame - it gives you a clean protected place for wiring, ECU, fuel tank, etc. I did mine after putting the engine in and it was tough, so do it before the engine if you want it.
Here's a thread about this firewall: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...ewall-Aluminum

Ive been debating on building one or not actually.

[Solidworks-Mike]

Since the mounting bracket for the brake reservoir is on back order I thought I'd make my own since my 3D printer is working again. Anyone see an issue with the location I'd like to mount it?

[STiPWRD]

That could interfere with the wiper depending on which solution you go with.

[Hindsight]

Just ensure its higher than the master cylinder. That location may make it tough to R&R the battery.

[Solidworks-Mike]

That could interfere with the wiper depending on which solution you go with.

Good point, might flip it to the other side of the bar and closer to the upper a-arm. Will only need wipers to pass visual inspection once.

[Solidworks-Mike]

Just ensure its higher than the master cylinder. That location may make it tough to R&R the battery.

Height was what I was most concerned with in terms of closing the hood. It looks like the outlet will be right at the same height as the master cylinders, but the reservoir will be higher. the battery is pretty far away from this area and shouldn't be an issue.

[Solidworks-Mike]

Got a little more work done the last few nights, mainly with the master cylinders and pedals:



Went to the local hose supply store and bought actual brake fluid line so I don't have any issues down the road by using the supplied 'multi-use' hose:



Got the reservoir mounted:



The kit only came with one reservoir, so can I tee the clutch master cylinder into the brake cylinder feed lines and have all three share the same reservoir?



And yes, I still have to put the hose clamps on.

[Solidworks-Mike]

Well after some deep thought and reflections on what life has in store for me the next few years, I've decided I'm going to sell the kit before I finish it. Here is a link to the for sale thread:

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...818S-Las-Vegas

Asking $17,500 for everything, have about $20k invested and I am negotiable on the price. What the pictures and build thread don't show is that the brake lines are about 90% complete and I put on all new brake components including rotars and calipers. Next thing to do will be the cooling lines and then its ready for motor and trans and then wiring followed up with electrical harness.

Hoping someone will want to take it over.

[turbomacncheese]

Oh man, that TRANSMISSION!! Beautiful! Sorry to hear you're letting go.

[Mitch Wright]

Sorry to hear and feel your pain the time for these projects can be tough. Looks like someone will get a great deal and start on a 818S.

[Frank818]

Sorry to hear that.

Wayne will certainly be a buyer, might want to PM him and I believe you aren't that far from Sweet Home Alabama.