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    Quote Originally Posted by Canadian818 View Post
    Your assuming the problem will be fixed by october...FFR has yet to admit there's a problem at all. You should see my front bumper, pics coming soon.
    Exactly, I am assuming cuz I have no information to confirm anything, just crossing fingers.

    But you know what, I don't care anymore cuz guess what, I've been moved up to April 26th!
    To hell the fiberglass issues or PC issues, I'll deal with them this summer if I get some issues.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ehansen007 View Post
    I was just looking at fabbing that gated shifter! So cool and although retro, looks awesome.
    I could do something similar on the K-Tuned shifter. Somehow, I don't know, would have to check, but may look weird as the whole shifter will be installed outside the box.
    But guess what? I am taking the K-Tuned shifter anyway, what Speedy said is true and my mech says there will be no issues to fit a stopper somehow and somewhere to prevent reverse from being engaged until I disengage the stopper.
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    Ok some updates.

    BTW tnx Xusia I'll keep the FFR PC and deal with the results.
    I'll do the same about the fiberglass panels, I was expecting to do some work on that anyway, so that'd be just a little more. After all it's just fiberglass.

    Second, I'll keep the K-Tuned shifter. And work something out for the reverse gear. Tnx for explaining Speedy! But sorry I won't be able to tell you what to do to fit the OEM shifter.

    Third, my delivery date has moved up. I don't know who hoped out of that date, but I took your place. I will drive down to FFR on April 26th 2014!

    Now I gotta move on quickly on finalizing my things. I still need to find a very low cost Subaru donor. I don't need the engine and tranny, I don't worry about mileage. Now we are in winter there are less for sale.
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    Just made another purchase today before the CAD drops too much against the USD (it has quite a lot recently, I lost money by waiting):

    http://www.isispower.com/products/mu...arter-kit.html
    http://www.isispower.com/products.ht...ctID=ISISINNET

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    This will totally replace the wiring harness (for the most of it). No fuse box either.
    Couple reasons for that expensive decision: I estimated my time and my mech's time spent on the wiring would be worth the money of this kit and easy installation. I wanted to use something different as the standard wiring harness. The controls will all be through a touch screen on the center console, also no key in the steering column will be used. Since I am mixing a VW engine/Standalone ECU with some Subaru parts and controls, I didn't want to build some hybrid wiring of some sort or have compatibility issues. This kit weighs less than 15 pounds for those concerned. The kit allows custom config of the web interface (tabs, buttons for controls, etc.) as often as I want, for free, so I can change whatever I want to my taste (isn't that the kit car's purpose?) and I can add new functions anytime time and integrate them in the web interface. Yes it controls HVAC as well, roof, windows, doors, seats, radio, anything electric.

    Basically the connectivity is a double-plug-and-play: plug the input to mastercell (or powercell, depends what you want) and plug the output (sensor, control, device, etc.) to the same cell as the input. The cells control what the fuse box would do (assuming you plug in the right slots for that, of course). And you can control anything electric with any wifi device using a browser (phone, tablet, maybe the new watches, computer, etc.). It's an internal network, the internet is not used. Yes there is PW encryption to gain access to the controls.

    Jay at ISISPower is of very very very good help and super super quick to respond! He knows about FFR and has built a kit for the GTM already.
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    Awesome that you're going with the isisPower stuff. I will be as well. Just curious, did you get the 3 cell starter kit, the programmer, and the inTouch NET? Anything else? Did you get the RF module (not that power door locks are important in an 818)? Btw, it's not that expensive of a solution. Wayne's harness is even more expensive. What I like about the isis thing is the lack of wires everywhere, and the fact that it disconnects the battery if voltage goes too low. Also, I'm thinking of fitting an android tablet as a general controller in front of the shifter, ala tesla.

    Also, did you choose your wheels yet? I'll be using my wheels from my old skoda (ASA FR1 wheels). The wheels fit the subie hubs, the only thing is that my wheels have a 45mm offset, but a spacer should be able to fix that. What tires are you thinking of using in the back? What's the biggest thing that'll fit?
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    All I needed to get are those 2 parts, the 3-cell kit with rear-engine configuration (you have to choose the option when you order) and the inTOUCH NET for WIFI connectivity. The inCODE Programmer is not required for me as with a laptop and USB connection you can easily upload your web interface configuration.

    I did not get the motors and RF stuff, cuz I don't plan on locking the doors (pretty useless on a no-roof-no-window car) or having the doors pop on a push of a button. Now if one day I install windows for rain, will they be solid windows, zip windows, I don't know. I'll see then, but I would prefer to use the Subaru motors and do it from the tablet, I don't need the RF thing. Anyway I could still connect to the car from the outside using my phone and activate the window motor, even it's not the motor from ISIS.

    The wheels and tires are coming in Monday or Tuesday, so pictures will follow on that day or the next day. My setup is mentioned on the first page, probably post #20.
    Last edited by Frank818; 01-10-2014 at 07:55 AM.
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    Today I've ordered my Completion Kit. Jeff was very nice to talk to. There is a lead time on that kit, hopefully I'll have it before May or very shortly at the beginning.

    Then I called Wayne! Very nice to talk to as well. Ordered my K-Tuned shifter kit along with a blue knob and wide trailing arms. Can't wait to get that shifter and post some pix.

    So since the shifter does not support blocking the R on the left of 1st gear, I'll build up something with my mech to make it work. That should be much easier to do than more complex things we'll be working on, so why not.

    Making as much purchases as possible right now, the $CAD has dropped so much in the past month and will continue for quite a while.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Frank818 View Post
    Then I called Wayne! Very nice to talk to as well. Ordered my K-Tuned shifter kit along with a blue knob and wide trailing arms. Can't wait to get that shifter and post some pix.
    Great! glad to see Wayne sell more of those. It's pricey, but every car guy/gal who sees mine loves it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wleehendrick View Post
    Great! glad to see Wayne sell more of those. It's pricey, but every car guy/gal who sees mine loves it.
    The shifter or trailing arms?
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    I know you have not installed the ISIS, but from looking at your future work ahead, would you say that the original wiring harness is a waste of time or will the clips and such from an original harness (not so much in your case) make the job easier?

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    Good question as of now, yes.
    I've worked on wiring my stand alone by myself, twice (used 2 systems and migrated from one to another which yielded to hybrid setups cuz I had deleted the OEM stuff the 2nd system required), but a complete wiring I've never done and don't want either lolll. Just the ECU wiring is not that easy the first time if you include the forks to fuse box and hooks you gotta do sometimes. My mech also spends a lot of time when it comes to wiring, hence the calculation we made on that.

    I don't think the OEM harness is a waste per se, you really need some wiring to make the car work loll. Seriously, I think it depends who you really are to begin with. Some people really love working on wiring or want to learn about that, then obviously the OEM harness is not a waste. If you can easily understand the wiring diagrams, you have a very good start, I think.

    After seeing the ISIS, talking with Jay and looking at its system assignment chart, the ISIS really is simpler and takes less space around.
    The problem is I don't know yet its limitations, if any. So it's hard to compare thoroughly.

    Personally I wanted to avoid the OEM harnessES, especially that I will be using my VW gauge cluster. Fitting the VW engine, VW tranny, stand alone ECU, VW gauge cluster, Subaru or VW rad fan controls, Subaru HV (no AC) at some point, FFR's headlights (they use Subaru wiring system), etc., the mix of all that could yield to wiring complexity which I wanted to avoid. Having said that, I will end up with some problems somewhere, I am sure about that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Frank818 View Post
    The shifter or trailing arms?
    The K-tuned shifter... I stuck with the OEM trailing arms.

    When a friend saw it, he just said "Damn! That's like a Pagani!"



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    Quote Originally Posted by wleehendrick View Post
    The K-tuned shifter... I stuck with the OEM trailing arms.
    Yeah you bet they love it! Like it's been said, it's a piece of art. And tnx to Speedy to explain better about how the linkage works, I thought I had to dump the idea of using the K-Tuned! That would have killed half of the look I want to give the car.

    I've always dreamed of having a car with an exposed shift linkage, I think this is THE moment I can get as close as I ever will.

    It definitely is great. And apparently it works awesome too.
    Last edited by Frank818; 01-10-2014 at 01:58 PM.
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    Dude, that Pagani pic is awesome. Frank, maybe you could use the exposed shifter like on the Pagani and put the gated pattern on top, like on the pic. That way you don't have to jerry rig something to keep you from downshifting to reverse. Also, the 818's center console looks like it's from a 1980's volvo, square as hell, so any eye candy in that area would help.

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    Yeah well, I think the Pagani is better than K-Tuned, but hey, it's not as expensive as Pagani!!

    You know, I could lay out a piece of alu wrapped in faux suede that I have and make a higher armrest, just like on the Pagani. Will take time, but the idea is good and the H pattern shifter would totally kick @ss. Good points, guys!
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    So i got my panels wrap today. Hard to take a picture of the real color and finish.

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    Well I am sick for the past 2 days and working from home, never been that happy to be sick cuz Santa just passed by (late this year) while I was here!

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    265/35/18 ET35 5x100 apparently pretty much very close to the max that can fit without modifications. Those Neova R seems stickier than my current Neova non-R. The compound is so sticky using the finger.
    You'll notice no front wheels. There is a huge worldwide BO at Rota, they say they will fab some in my size in a month or so. I damn hope cuz I got the rear ones now.

    Have you ever seen wheels wrapped that way? This is the minimum possible to prevent damage and reduce weight and cardboard used. Pretty impressed, as was the delivery man, never seen like that before either. I bought from Image In Motion in Vancouver, BC (the other side of the Continent to me, but no x-bording!).



    And also some lug nuts but no one cares about that anyway. loll
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    Quote Originally Posted by Frank818 View Post
    Well I am sick for the past 2 days and working from home, never been that happy to be sick cuz Santa just passed by (late this year) while I was here!
    Nice... I'm sure that makes you feel better!

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    Have you ever seen wheels wrapped that way?l
    Yeah, I ordered a wheel/tire combo from TireRack years ago and they came like that.

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    And also some lug nuts but no one cares about that anyway. loll
    You would care if you don't have any!

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    Those are some nice tires and wheels!!
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    Today I received my mirrors.

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    Yes, these are motorcycle mirrors. I may be stupid, but for 30 bucks, come on.
    They are legal on a car in Quebec, though, the rule is 64cm/sq and these are well over that, which means the rule is not restrictive at all. For once!
    The adjustments aren't very good though, there are minimal adjustment back and forth. Height has a lot, but back and forth no, so the angle left-right can be just a bit adjusted. I really need to fix them very good on the body to start with. Like I said, hey it's just 30 bucks and I got LED blinkers, so.
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    Since I won't have a lot of opportunities to weigh my wheels, I decided to compare the OEM wheels with my rear Rota.

    The OEM has Bridgestone Potenza S-04 unused. Rim is what? 16x6.5?
    The 818 rear has Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R unused. Rim is 18x9.5.

    The result: exactly 10lbs apart in favor of the OEM. Which isn't that much considering how bigger the 818 rear wheels are.


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    Received my Teckwrap 4D Carbon Fiber wrap this week.

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    There's one thing the 818 will never win: the fastest building kit car.

    http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/m...our-2013-02-04

    But even if it'd take me 750 times more time to build my 818 than this above vehicle, I'd still choose the 818.
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    So what's the crash rating on something like that? lol
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    I am not the one who'll test it, but the risk of crash of this one is quite high!

    http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/t...olt-2014-02-04

    I'll try to beat that with my 818. loll Only thing is he's got, uhm, 49psi of boost... and one of the worst looking car ever.
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    Nice mirrors, so I am guessing you have a plasma cutter, cutoff wheels, a welder and plenty of weld gas? You could just use a horizontally opposed vw setup? I am just trying to get your blood pressure up, lol I can't wait to see it all come together

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    Quote Originally Posted by metalmaker12 View Post
    Nice mirrors, so I am guessing you have a plasma cutter, cutoff wheels, a welder and plenty of weld gas? You could just use a horizontally opposed vw setup?
    Uh, how on earth did you know that? loll

    Tnx Bruins, yeah for 30 bucks shipped I was surprised about the quality of the mirrors. Don't get me wrong, they aren't the best quality, but if they end up not being too small, I think they will serve its purpose.

    I realized I was using this build to have fun experimenting many little things. If something doesn't mix up well, worst case I back off and install something more "in the box". Money, time, yeah, so what, that's the price to experiment, I've being doing it for 20 years, why stop now. loll I'm gonna make errors in this build, hell yeah. And am gonna fix them.
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    Well I'll be damned somehow, out of the 6 2002-2003 donors I have seen so far, 5 have rear drums!

    Now that is a USD$480 expense (without shipping) to get the 22 parts required in order to use my rear discs/calipers. That causes me issues to find a suitable donor, unless I pay the price for that conversion.

    For some reasons looks like many of these years subarus don't have rear discs around here.

    Oh well, I'll continue searching.
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    find a smashed/rolled wrx and be done with it! sell off parts that you don't need, that's the best way to get a low cost donor, by subtraction vs addition
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    Just get a set of rear spindles with disc

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    Yes and less expensive are the 22 parts for $480 (everything but spindles/discs/calipers). Or if I can find salvaged spindles with discs. ebay tells me it's about 150-200 per spindle, but doesn't come with the handbrake parts.

    But what I meant is that it seems I have to live with the fact most of them have drums and that I'll have to pay for parts I thought I could use if they were usable, and spend more time to find a donor cuz many aren't full donors. Some don't even have the cruise control, but that I could live without.

    As for crashed ones, probably less expensive, but I may still need to buy some parts if they are in bad condition. So all that tells me there are tradeoffs whichever way I go. I thought it would have been easier to find a donor, but I admit I was really out on that one.
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    Are you planning on upgrading your brakes later on or keeping them stock? After some searching, I was able to find a shop in Toronto that sold me a full V7 Sti Brembo conversion with front and rear spindles (5x100), calipers, and rotors for $1k. It's certainly more expensive but goes a long way towards achieving the look/feel of a super car. Just a thought.

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    I bought 4 Wilwoods back on November, which narrows down my options. Then I realized the Wilwoods I bought were good for up to 2004. Which narrowed down even more my donor. And then cuz the WRX are more expensive and I don't need the engine, I decided it was a waste to chase a WRX, so in January I committed on my completion kit saying I need the NA model parts.

    End result with all this, my only possible donor must be a manual 2002-2004 NA. loll
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    Good luck with the search man

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    Yes and less expensive are the 22 parts for $480 (everything but spindles/discs/calipers). Or if I can find salvaged spindles with discs. ebay tells me it's about 150-200 per spindle, but doesn't come with the handbrake parts.

    But what I meant is that it seems I have to live with the fact most of them have drums and that I'll have to pay for parts I thought I could use if they were usable, and spend more time to find a donor cuz many aren't full donors. Some don't even have the cruise control, but that I could live without.

    As for crashed ones, probably less expensive, but I may still need to buy some parts if they are in bad condition. So all that tells me there are tradeoffs whichever way I go. I thought it would have been easier to find a donor, but I admit I was really out on that one.
    Good luck, you will find what you need, keep looking for parts on ebay etc

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    Tnx guys.

    Ebay is my friend, yes.

    I stopped searching for a donor and dumped money on one I've seen this week. So I will convert rear drums to discs (Adam @ Somerset will get rich). My maths showed me that my time running around like a cockroach is worth more than 480 bucks. I need my brain to build the car, not to take guesses at which donor will be best.
    The car is a 2003 manual NA with rear spoiler. All OEM, all parts are working and none I could see need to be changed. Not too happy on the price but I got the guy lower it a lot.

    If everything goes well, I should have it in the middle of the week.

    Funny part is I realized something: most people try to get the most recent donor with less mileage and the most power, which usually leads for the highest price.
    In my case I was looking at the exact opposite. The most crappy one I could find at the lowest price with the least parts to be replaced. loll And guess what, it is as difficult as you guys looking for the other end. lolll

    Anyway now that page is flipped (unofficially, until I get my hands on it). Time to think and organize the dismantling and cleaning.
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    This week I got this:

    K-Tuned1.jpgK-Tuned2.jpgK-Tuned3.jpgK-Tuned4.jpgSPTurbo oil filter housing.jpg

    The oil filter is actually a special oil filter housing for the VW VR6, designed by the famous Bill Schimmel of SP Turbo in Warminster, PA.

    1.75lb billet 6061 T6 alloy.
    The anti-drainback valve prevents oil from draining out of the filter. This valve is actually a rubber flap that covers the inside of the inlet holes of the filter. When the oil pump starts pumping oil, the pressure will unseat the flap. The purpose of this valve is to keep the oil filter filled at all times, so when the engine is started there will be an almost instantaneous supply of oil to the engine.

    Has a clean oil port (1/8”ntp). To either feed the turbo with fresh oil or get proper oil pressure sample after the oil filter, I will use to feed the turbo. The OEM oil filter housing has three ports for sensors on top. All of these ports are unfiltered oil from pan and are before the filter. If using any of the ports for turbo oil feed you are sending dirty oil to your turbo bearings which will drastically reduce its life and performance.

    It also makes changing your oil a much simpler task. No longer I have to handle changing out the cartridge, worry about contamination of the oil filter housing, depositing lint or transfer from whatever rag or paper is used to wipe out the housing, or thinking I have cross threaded the cheap plastic filter housing since they don't fit all that well.
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    And I just learned that Jason Lavigne is no longer with FFR. Joe Scott took over.
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