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Last edited by Bob_n_Cincy; 01-08-2015 at 02:01 AM.
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
We had a visit from our favorite part designer / supplier today.
He fits in our car pretty well.
Bob
If you didn't recognize him, This is Craig, also know as Mechie3.
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Just a word of warning about the tail light LED bulb.
This is a three terminal LED bulb used for the reverse (white) and turn signal (yellow).
The bulb works great.
Be careful connecting it up. If you get the polarity backwards, it blows the circuit in the bulb.
This is a stupid bulb design. Adding a 2 cent polarity protection diode is so simple.
I could not believe it didn't have it.
Bob
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Frank
818 chassis #181 powered by a '93 VW VR6 Turbo GT3582R
Go-karted Aug 5, 2016 - Then May 19+21, 2017
Tracked May 27/July 26, 2017
Build time before being driveable on Sep 27, 2019: over 6000h
Build Completed Winter 2021
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
We were in town seeing a cornea specialist for the baby and decided to drop in on Bob. I like his seating arrangement. I'd probably move the wheel a little closer to me, but I tend to like a close up wheel. I liked having my legs stretched out and having my head under the rollbar.
If the polarity isn't obvious to the electrical engineer I'm afraid I'm sunk.
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I'm just starting on a schematic for my car and haven't made it to the taillights yet. Which pin is the ground?
Pulled it out of the box tonight and figured it out. It is a standard bulb receptacle with a center common pin and the outside pins turning on the lights. I agree, really bad design not to have a diode.
Last edited by svanlare; 01-12-2015 at 10:18 PM.
-Steve
Mike and I had time to work on our side shift transmission modification.
The reason for the side shifter is 2 fold.
With the side shifter, the shaft sticking out the back and some of the housing can be removed.
#1. For racers, allows for protective steel behind the trans and without the shaft it is less susceptible to damage from bump drafters.
#2. Opens up the space for my rear radiator.
Let me know if you have questions.
Bob
Last edited by Bob_n_Cincy; 01-17-2015 at 11:11 PM.
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Wow that looks like a great solution!
Tamra
Building 818SR #297 picked up 10/25/14 with Andrew (xxguitarist)
First start 12/21/14, First "drive" 1/17/15
First Dyno at EFI Logics 3/7/15- 310whp at 15psi for break in, full spool by ~3500rpm!
First autocross 3/29/15
1st Registered 818 in Connecticut 7/24/2015. 9 months - 1 day from kit pickup!
Last edited by Bob_n_Cincy; 01-18-2015 at 12:30 AM.
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Oh so glad to hear it is not particularly obvious to a few more than just me!
I like the idea of the two in one bulb, but I managed to create 'magic smoke' with both of my bulbs, and have been unable to source any replacements...
Had to resort to standard wedge style filament bulb and a separate LED reverse light in the meantime.
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Hi Hendow,
here is a link for bulbs.
http://www.amazon.com/IG-Tuning-60-S.../dp/B00C3MVK6G
Bob
Last edited by Bob_n_Cincy; 01-18-2015 at 02:16 AM.
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Nice work. I like it.
I think the R guys would want a real bumper though. Even little bumpdraft would ruin/break/crack 3/4's of the rear bodywork. I have a fabbed bumper, and I'm still worried about getting tapped and how ex$pensive it will be.
Thanks- Chad
818R-SOLD!!!- Go Karted 7/20/14/ Officially raced NASA ST2- 2/28/15
2016 Elan NP01 Prototype Racecar Chassis #20
1969 Porsche 911ST Vintage Race Car
1972 Porsche 911T (#'s matching undergoing nut & bolt resto in my garage)
Thanks- Chad
818R-SOLD!!!- Go Karted 7/20/14/ Officially raced NASA ST2- 2/28/15
2016 Elan NP01 Prototype Racecar Chassis #20
1969 Porsche 911ST Vintage Race Car
1972 Porsche 911T (#'s matching undergoing nut & bolt resto in my garage)
Chad
I agree with your comment on body damage. At least you can protect the transmission.
My 818s has no plans for wheel to wheel racing. If I get bumped in the back, it's going to crunch my radiator.
My next task is to seal up where the new shaft come out of the transmission.
Bob
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Hi Chad,
No, the lid certainly won't support the wing once the car is underway. The wing is just sitting on the car, so I can get an idea of its suitability and placement. I plan to reinforce the underside of the lid by glassing in some alloy 'straps' or similar, then building a support frame off the lower chassis to take any downforce loads.
My goal is to be able to open the trunklid with the wing attached, yet still have suitable structural strength underneath the lid, without having to cut too much of the beautiful carbon inlaid bodywork... one of a kind, so any cutting is done nervously and carefully!
I'm really keen to get any secrets from your R spec brothers on their wing structure designs, as its an area that is not very well covered by FFR.
Installed my Lokar Parking brake today.
Only went to the back right wheel.
Thanks Wayne for the handle mounting Idea.
Last edited by Bob_n_Cincy; 01-24-2015 at 11:39 PM.
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Michael was grinding a slot in a small steel bracket using a small angle grinder.
He had the part clamp to the edge of a table. The grinder grabbed the bracket and shot it across the room.
Hitting our powder coating stove.
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Bye bye! Hope he was wearing safety glasses.
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818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Looks like a good excuse to build a bigger oven
Disassembled my MR2 shifter. Going to rebuild it with a new baseplate and an ebay handle.
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Going to keep the two cables above the shifter mount like the original MR2? Very interested, however it looks even shorter than the original MR2 unit
Dan
818S #17 Picked up 8/1/13 First start 11/1/13 Go Kart 3/28/14
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Wow, very nice piece!! Came blue like that or you painted it blue like your frame?
Frank
818 chassis #181 powered by a '93 VW VR6 Turbo GT3582R
Go-karted Aug 5, 2016 - Then May 19+21, 2017
Tracked May 27/July 26, 2017
Build time before being driveable on Sep 27, 2019: over 6000h
Build Completed Winter 2021
Hi StiWRD,
My goal is to get the cables down in the tunnel.
I was looking at mounting a base plate on top the tunnel, then flip the bell crank so it points down.
Then extend the shift arm down and connect cable outer jacket.
In theory all would work, to implement it would be hooky.
I think you and I are going to end up with the same thing. Last night I decided it wound be much simpler to just drop the shifter 2" into the tunnel to the tunnel, which would hide the cable and be pretty simple to implement.
I should have this done by Wednesday, I will post pictures.
Bob
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
I'm making the tunnel taller, same effect. If you drop it under the tunnel the shifter is too low IMO, and my shifter is taller than yours
Dan
818S #17 Picked up 8/1/13 First start 11/1/13 Go Kart 3/28/14
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Finished my new shifter design. My main goal was to get rid of the sloppy feel of the shifter caused by the backlash in the cables.
Shorter cables with less turns did the trick. I feel it is as good as the stock Subaru shifter.
I used parts from an MR2 shifter with 7' Teleflex xtreme cables. The mechanism is below the top of the tunnel, so a flat plate will cover it up. Picture and video below.
Bob
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
That looks solid. Awesome work. The FFR shifter setup is definitely a downfall, especially with my 6speed trans. Ill definitely keep your design in mind if i decide to finally do something about it.
Simplest design I've even seen! Looks so full race! I love it, but I'm gonna love my k-tuned shifter as well.
Frank
818 chassis #181 powered by a '93 VW VR6 Turbo GT3582R
Go-karted Aug 5, 2016 - Then May 19+21, 2017
Tracked May 27/July 26, 2017
Build time before being driveable on Sep 27, 2019: over 6000h
Build Completed Winter 2021
Bob, that looks great, I may have to borrow. Can you take 1 or 2 more pics from the driver side?
Looks great Bob... Shifter is pretty low since you dropped it into the tunnel 2 inches. What did you use for a clevis on the fore and aft motion? I've been looking a how to best mate up the 1/4 -28 threaded cable with the huge stock MR2 attachment hole. I have my MR2 shifter rebuilt and mounted on a single 1/4 inch thick AL plate on top of the tunnel. I'll be making my tunnel about 3 inches taller than stock. Should be ready for a video in a couple days, the rear bell crank came out sweet and those cables are sooooooo much better! No slop at all.
The cables are so good that I think that my upgraded billet FFR shifter (for sale BTW) with just longer Teleflex vs the junk cables would have solved many of the inherant shifting issues!
Dan
818S #17 Picked up 8/1/13 First start 11/1/13 Go Kart 3/28/14