Wallace18"s 818 Build

[Xusia]

Can you please share where you got the "818" emblem on the back?

[nkw8181]

Hey I am on the fence about the defuser, are you happy with it?

[wallace18]

Tom
How did the brakes feel?
Bob

They are perfect IMO. I can lock them up if needed but easy to modulate. I have slight front bias as I prefer.

[wallace18]

Can you please share where you got the "818" emblem on the back?

I got it from a pep boys auto parts store. It was separate numbers.

[wallace18]

Hey I am on the fence about the defuser, are you happy with it?

I like the looks but I had to make a special tow hook since it covers the frame where I normally tied it down in my trailer. I use the holes in the front LCA's to tie down the front.

[JeromeS13]

I like the looks but I had to make a special tow hook since it covers the frame where I normally tied it down in my trailer. I use the holes in the front LCA's to tie down the front.

Would you mind posting a picture of how and where you incorporated your tow hook? That's on my to do list.

Thanks!

[wleehendrick]

Can you please share where you got the "818" emblem on the back?

FYI... I just ordered some faux carbon fiber badges off ebay... You can select what letter/numbers you want (two 8's and one 1 were just a few bucks).

Since I got the aero kit, and a set of carbon fiber scuff plates from Craig for the hood pins, I wanted to keep the theme going!

[Frank818]

What were your search words for that?
"Carbon fiber badges" doesn't seem to give me what you mention.

[wleehendrick]

What were your search words for that?
"Carbon fiber badges" doesn't seem to give me what you mention.

Here's what I ordered:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/220923533296

Shipped, but haven't received them yet.

[Frank818]

Ok these do come up on the search "carbon fiber badges".
I'll think about it, but would look nice on mine as well!

[AZPete]

Frank, you could go with Roman numerals for a more cerebral look: DCCCXVIII

[gwarden]

Here's what I ordered:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/220923533296

Shipped, but haven't received them yet.

Let us know how they work out

[Frank818]

Very funny Pete. lolll And true!

[wallace18]

Would you mind posting a picture of how and where you incorporated your tow hook? That's on my to do list.

Thanks!

here is 2 photos. I used a S/S U-bolt in the last tube and reinforced it with a plate to the trans mounting plate. It seems to work good so far. I wrapped the tube with a high grade fuel line to black it out. I pull the car in my trailer with an electric winch.

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[wallace18]

NOPI Nationals are a different type event for sure Having fun and the 818 is drawing lots of attention. Most never heard about it. Handing out lots of info and DVD's. Rain came in . Sunday is supposed to be sunny.

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[wallace18]

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I had a great day at the NOPI Nationals. Weather was perfect Sunday. The crowd loved the 818. I answered questions, handed out info and DVD's all day. NOPI used the car in a professional photo shoot with the NOPI girls. Can you say Wow! Honest Marsha I only looked and did not touch. LOL. I was fortunate to take first place in the Street Kit car division. Thanks to FFR, VCP, Huegenics, Forum members and my lovely wife Marsha.

[Wayne Presley]

Congrats Tom! Too bad there aren't any pretty girls at the NOPI events...

[wleehendrick]

I was fortunate to take first place in the Street Kit car division.

[Aloha818]

Congratulations! Great to see the new 818 getting attention and recognition. Good job!

[TahoeTim]

I read through all 11 pages and didn't find or see the details on wheels, tires, offsets. Imho your wheels fit perfectly.

Would you mind sharing the details?

[flynntuna]

+1 on the congrats, it's amazing how low the car appears, your kneeling and leaning forward and still your head is above the windshield.

[wallace18]

I read through all 11 pages and didn't find or see the details on wheels, tires, offsets. Imho your wheels fit perfectly.

Would you mind sharing the details?

They are MB boost wheels from Discount tire. 18x7.5 with 48mm backspacing. I used 10 mm spacers front and back. Tires are Kumho ecsta ast 215/35 18 front and 225/40 18 back. . This is all the info I have. I hope this helps.

[wallace18]

Congrats Tom! Too bad there aren't any pretty girls at the NOPI events...

That is what I told Marsha! LOL.

[TahoeTim]

thanks, plenty of info.

[blueoval_bowtie_guy]

Way to go Tom!

[wallace18]

Had my own Factory Five display at the Hot Rods for Heroes show today in Gainesville.FL. I handed out FFR DVD's and 818 info. Also took best paint trophy with my 33. My wife drove the 33 to the show. I might not get it back. LOL.

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[Mechie3]

Nice looking collection you've got.

Can you post a picture of the fender/door/windhshield junction? My doors leave a large gap at the junction at the top just in front of the mirror.

[wallace18]

Nice looking collection you've got.

Can you post a picture of the fender/door/windhshield junction? My doors leave a large gap at the junction at the top just in front of the mirror.

Car is locked up in the trailer till Sunday. I'll post the photo then.

[Mitch Wright]

Great looking cars Tom. Showing a buddy pictures of the 818 on the FFR site, my wife walked by and saw the 33 and said that is my next project for her.

[Aero STI]

Tom, any good pictures of your filler tube for the boyd tank? I'm trying to sort out what I'm going to do with mine.

[wallace18]

Tom, any good pictures of your filler tube for the boyd tank? I'm trying to sort out what I'm going to do with mine.

No I do not have a picture right now. I took the metal tube from FFR and cut it in 2. Then cut the rubber hose to connect everything. You have to slant cut the rubber hose at the body so it fits nice. Next time I have the body off I'll take some photos.

[Aero STI]

No I do not have a picture right now. I took the metal tube from FFR and cut it in 2. Then cut the rubber hose to connect everything. You have to slant cut the rubber hose at the body so it fits nice. Next time I have the body off I'll take some photos.

That helps me visualize, thanks. I'll see what I can come up with. Any leaks where the tube was cut and doesn't have a bead?

[wallace18]

That helps me visualize, thanks. I'll see what I can come up with. Any leaks where the tube was cut and doesn't have a bead?

Here is the best photos I could get with the body on. No leaks so far.

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[wallace18]

Nice looking collection you've got.

Can you post a picture of the fender/door/windhshield junction? My doors leave a large gap at the junction at the top just in front of the mirror.

Here are two photos. I hope this helps you out.

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[wleehendrick]

Here is the best photos I could get with the body on. No leaks so far.

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Thanks Tom, that'll help me out too. You're work documenting popular mods, like the VCP shifter, Lokar ebrake, and Boyd tank is much appreciated.

[Aero STI]

Here is the best photos I could get with the body on. No leaks so far.

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Thank you, that's plenty good.

[Mechie3]

Thanks for the pics. Mine don't look like that. I'm amazed your fender has a decent lip on the back side. I completely trimmed mine and the door still hits it when its open only about 12". The points on my hood are longer and pointier too. I also have a big open space there. I'll have to post pics later.

[indiana818]

hi
where did you get the rear emblems? i am looking to make a set for mine
thanks
kerry

[wallace18]

Well I have been neglecting my 818 lately. I finally got off my duff and had it weighed. It came to 2060 with a full tank of gas in it, I am happy with that considering the radio, carpet and sound and heat material I added to the kit. Next is send off paper work to get title. This car will be for sale once the top shows up and is installed. I have to make room for my coupe build and some customer builds I have coming up. The car will be sold for 25 K firm . This is with the top and all the goodies I installed.

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[ehansen007]

Sell it for more please.