K818S Build Thread

[metalmaker12]

It's not a bad idea since you can't see to well backing up. I stand myself up by holding myself on role bar and feather clucth do I can see better backing up.

Jim it's nice to see your own 818 coming together, road tuning mine sun. Gotta get it all dialed in so I can hit the dyno

Also I don't see any details on winter open house.

[FFRSpec72]

It's not a bad idea since you can't see to well backing up.

I'll use one to see the other 818R behind me at the finish of the race

[Kalstar]

List of extras in the K818s build. Since others asked on the camera, happy to share where I got the other extras if anyone is interested in a particular option.

Cipher racing seats
Wipers (F5R)
Full carpet (F5R)
Steering wheel upgrade (F5R)
Custom Trunk **
F5R new door skins
Extra loud horns (car is small...read invisible)
GTMatt sound control
Cell phone charger port
Cup holder
Upgraded center console
Seat heaters (top and bottom) both sides
Back up Camara
Auto system w/4 speakers and subwoofer.
Tablet with blue tooth diagnostics (Desk top dyno)
Bluetooth OBD transmitter **
Ruff R-351 wheels
Carbon fiber ( defusser and canards)
Aftermarket rear lateral links
New Clutch kit (not my choice) was junk from donor.
New eBay Radiator (crash took out donor one).
Exhaust with Raptor muffler (Tom's creation)
Interior accent pieces to match white stitch in seats
Slotted rotors (more for the look then anything else)
Full body wrap **

**= will be done after Tom finishes and delivers his masterpiece.

[07FIREBLADE]

Nice list thanks for the camera details.

[Ellimist]

Hardtop **

Custom or waiting for the future FFR one (if/when it happens..)?

[Kalstar]

Custom or waiting for the future FFR one (if/when it happens..)?

F5R hardtop.

[wallace18]

Well after finally getting most of the parts I needed. Still waiting on seats and 4.25 speakers I was able to go-cart today. I had to completely rebuild the IAC. Now with TWGAB's reflash the engine purrs like a kitten, idles at 600rpm and no CEL's. Thanks again TWGAB. Car is very quiet compared to orange car. LOL. Drives very smooth. Fast but not as retina flatting as Orange car. Still very entertaining to drive. Wheels are not correct for car and hit sway bar and body in turns. Kalstar will fix that later IAT. Everything engine wise works good, no leaks, no overheat. Brakes are good as well as shifting. Engine is stock except for exhaust and intake. Cobb cold air fits nice in 818S IMO. Car may need further tuning due to intake and exhaust. Not in my area of expertise. I am very happy with the go-cart test, nice to see it run and drive it after waiting so long. Here is a short video.

[Kurk818]

Nice work. Sounds great as well.

[Kalstar]

Sounds great. I like that it is not loud as the orange car but still has the turbo whistle.

[R.Spec]

Looks awesome! Definitely adjust that tune for the cobb intake. The Maf curve is quite a bit different and needs more fuel. Usually about 5-7% of fuel added above 3.6v and up.

[FFRSpec72]

Did you just use this for the air intake ? http://www.cobbtuning.com/Subaru-SF-...t-p/712100.htm

[wallace18]

Yes, It goes right into the stock hose that went to the Air cleaner. I made my own bracket though. Here is some photos.

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[Harley818]

FFRSpec - there is an extra smooth silicone hose that Cobb also sells to go with the Cobb inlet. it fits between the Cobb intake and the stock turbo intake. You can see it on Wallace picture. Cobb one is smooth but Wallace looks like a ribbed hose. I bought one and it fits just like Wallace's. I used an aftermarket turbo inlet.

[idf]

I also used the Cobb intake with a silicone adapter from Autozone. I shortened the intake by 3/8 in to give clearance to the chassis. The bracket is my son's first fabrication from scratch. In the photos you can also see my approach to relocating the coolant reservoir (3/4 by 1/2 in aluminum angle). Cobb1.JPGCobb2.JPG

[wallace18]

Ran into a small problem with the front speakers. There is only about 1.5"- 2" clearance behind the aluminum to mount speakers in the sides in the front Kalstar bought some very nice Polk Audio 5.25" speakers. Unfortunately they were too deep to mount right to the aluminum, they hit the body. I made some spacers out of wood and covered them with black headliner material. It stretches nice and looks good in this application IMO. I needed to locate and wire the fronts before I start on more of the body work. I mounted the carpet in this area also here is some pics.

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[Kalstar]

Hopefully the sound as good as they look. On a side note, do we need a radio antena?

[wallace18]

Hopefully the sound as good as they look. On a side note, do we need a radio antenna?

Already bought and installed.

[wallace18]

I have had a bad cold for the last few days. Today was first day I ventured outside. I wired up all the lights in the rear as well as the b/u camera. Still having some parts problems but moving on.

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[Frank818]

Will you be using a round trim piece like Chad on your exhaust tip, well the mesh around?

[wallace18]

Will you be using a round trim piece like Chad on your exhaust tip, well the mesh around?

Right now no. But Kalstar will put his own special touches to the car when delivered.

[wallace18]

Fitted the gas cap and hose today as well as started on top rear panels. A trick I do is I push the hose on the metal tube and leave a little hanging out. I mark it with a silver sharpie. Then cut along that line to get a perfect fit when cap is installed on the body. Just thought that might help someone out in the future. I'll post it on the tricks and tips also.

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[AZPete]

Thanks for mentioning the ground wire on the fuel filler in your other post. I'd forgotten about it. (Ka-BOOM!) It should go from the filler cap - not just the pipe - to the frame, right? And, maybe add more detail to your post in the Tips & Tricks for other guys?

[wallace18]

Thanks for mentioning the ground wire on the fuel filler in your other post. I'd forgotten about it. (Ka-BOOM!) It should go from the filler cap - not just the pipe - to the frame, right? And, maybe add more detail to your post in the Tips & Tricks for other guys?

that is correct. gas cap to ground.

[wallace18]

Started on the doors. I countersink 6-1.0mm flat head screws into the frame and latch assembly. Remember because these are rear door latches they have child proof locks. I disable them as well as the regular lock. This way after the door panel is on and you slam the door the lock does not engage and make a bad situation LOL. I use the kits 1/4 -20 flat head Allen bolts up front and 3 small 1/8" rivets to hold the door skin to the frame. I was able to get very nice 3/16" gaps, IMO. Doors open and close nice too.

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[Frank818]

What post about the ground wire on the filler cap?

[RM1SepEx]

Excellent looking doors Tom!

[Ellimist]

What post about the ground wire on the filler cap?

He posted it in the 818 assemply tips: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...l=1#post186142

[metalmaker12]

Looks like you have done this before!!!

[Kalstar]

Wow those gaps look perfect. Outstanding!

[wallace18]

Mounted the rear diffuser. I could not have it stick out like my orange car due to b/u camera location. Still looks good to me. Mounted it all with 10-32 screws to frame.

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[FFRSpec72]

Mounted the rear diffuser. I could not have it stick out like my orange car due to b/u camera location. Still looks good to me. Mounted it all with 10-32 screws to frame.

No under the engine/diffuser aluminum, not sure you are going to get the desired effects of the diffuser w/o that ?

[wallace18]

No under the engine/diffuser aluminum, not sure you are going to get the desired effects of the diffuser w/o that ?

They are there. Maybe time for new glasses? LOL. Just kidding. All is black so the fins are hard to see. No under engine aluminum comes with the diffuser. I doubt the car will ever go fast enough to make down force from it. Mostly for the looks IMO.

[FFRSpec72]

No under engine aluminum comes with the diffuser.

It's true for early orders it was not included but if you call they will send you the under the engine aluminum as it was supposed to come with it. It looks great, nice job, I hope to be at this stage soon

[Harley818]

The fit on your doors is great. I hope I can do as well. Hopefully getting to that in the next 4 - 6 weeks.
Nice work so far.

[wallace18]

Not much to post. I have mostly been coating aluminum panels. I did mock up the wipers yesterday. Very easy install. I will need to remove them to fit hood, fenders and nose first though. They come off in a minute with 4 screws.

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[billjr212]

are you planning to cut the hood as suggested by FFR for the wiper kit or have you come up with another way to get them to clear?

[wallace18]

are you planning to cut the hood as suggested by FFR for the wiper kit or have you come up with another way to get them to clear?

Going to do just as FFR kit suggests.

[Ellimist]

Going to do just as FFR kit suggests.

Understandable, but I was sure wishing you had something else in mind! ;-). I, myself, got the wiper kit but I've been wondering why so much of the hood needs to be cut away - thinking there could be a way to fit the wiper underneath, but I guess it's just too tight and doing that would mean re-shaping the hood, eh?

[metalmaker12]

It can be done, myself and others have done it. The kit is the easy effective way. I too am not a fan of how the hood gets cut out, but FFR saw that as the best solution, plus it is the only offered wiper kit.

[Kalstar]

Factory Five's was not my choice option. My first choice was.....

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My wife countered with.....

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In the end....the Factory Five option was clearly the best choice.