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818-S 2.5L Turbo Chassis Number: 404
Kit Order Date: February 19, 2016 Kit Completion Date: March 19, 2016 Kit Ship Date: March 26, 2016 Build Start Date: April 22, 2016
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818-S 2.5L Turbo Chassis Number: 404
Kit Order Date: February 19, 2016 Kit Completion Date: March 19, 2016 Kit Ship Date: March 26, 2016 Build Start Date: April 22, 2016
Build Thread: Click Here
don't forget to add an additional ground strap to the intake manifold, I was told by Motive to do so.
A well stocked beverage fridge is the key to any successful project.
818-S 2.5L Turbo Chassis Number: 404
Kit Order Date: February 19, 2016 Kit Completion Date: March 19, 2016 Kit Ship Date: March 26, 2016 Build Start Date: April 22, 2016
Build Thread: Click Here
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).
Last edited by Solidworks-Mike; 05-21-2016 at 01:20 PM.
818-S 2.5L Turbo Chassis Number: 404
Kit Order Date: February 19, 2016 Kit Completion Date: March 19, 2016 Kit Ship Date: March 26, 2016 Build Start Date: April 22, 2016
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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.
818-S 2.5L Turbo Chassis Number: 404
Kit Order Date: February 19, 2016 Kit Completion Date: March 19, 2016 Kit Ship Date: March 26, 2016 Build Start Date: April 22, 2016
Build Thread: Click Here
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:
818-S 2.5L Turbo Chassis Number: 404
Kit Order Date: February 19, 2016 Kit Completion Date: March 19, 2016 Kit Ship Date: March 26, 2016 Build Start Date: April 22, 2016
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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?
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
Last edited by AZPete; 05-25-2016 at 11:20 AM. Reason: added link
818S/C : Chassis #25 with 06 WRX 2.5 turbo, ABS, cruise, PS, A/C, Apple CarPlay, rear camera, power windows & locks, leather & other complexities. Sold 10/19 with 5,800 miles.
Mk3 Roadster #6228 4.6L, T45, IRS, PS, PB, ABS, Cruise, Koni's, 17" Halibrands, red w/ silver - 9K miles then sold @ Barrett-Jackson Jan 2011 (got back cash spent).
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
818-S 2.5L Turbo Chassis Number: 404
Kit Order Date: February 19, 2016 Kit Completion Date: March 19, 2016 Kit Ship Date: March 26, 2016 Build Start Date: April 22, 2016
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818-S 2.5L Turbo Chassis Number: 404
Kit Order Date: February 19, 2016 Kit Completion Date: March 19, 2016 Kit Ship Date: March 26, 2016 Build Start Date: April 22, 2016
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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?
818-S 2.5L Turbo Chassis Number: 404
Kit Order Date: February 19, 2016 Kit Completion Date: March 19, 2016 Kit Ship Date: March 26, 2016 Build Start Date: April 22, 2016
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That could interfere with the wiper depending on which solution you go with.
Just ensure its higher than the master cylinder. That location may make it tough to R&R the battery.
818-S 2.5L Turbo Chassis Number: 404
Kit Order Date: February 19, 2016 Kit Completion Date: March 19, 2016 Kit Ship Date: March 26, 2016 Build Start Date: April 22, 2016
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818-S 2.5L Turbo Chassis Number: 404
Kit Order Date: February 19, 2016 Kit Completion Date: March 19, 2016 Kit Ship Date: March 26, 2016 Build Start Date: April 22, 2016
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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.
818-S 2.5L Turbo Chassis Number: 404
Kit Order Date: February 19, 2016 Kit Completion Date: March 19, 2016 Kit Ship Date: March 26, 2016 Build Start Date: April 22, 2016
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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.
818-S 2.5L Turbo Chassis Number: 404
Kit Order Date: February 19, 2016 Kit Completion Date: March 19, 2016 Kit Ship Date: March 26, 2016 Build Start Date: April 22, 2016
Build Thread: Click Here
Oh man, that TRANSMISSION!! Beautiful! Sorry to hear you're letting go.
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.
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.
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