JeromeS13's 818S

[metalmaker12]

Subarus, Lotus Elise's , Mustangs, Porsches(911, cayman, 944), S2000, Gsr's, 240sx, 350z, mr2, vettes, Vw's( gti, corrado,R32), GTR etc. I mean a lot of things but autocorrect on my phone hates me. I have many friends with many types of cars and I have worked on and tested many of these cars that way also. Plus track days with friends and my own rides in the past. I have own many different cars as well. The 818 is a beast and we will get it to trim out just right and be near perfection.

[longislandwrx]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4taBM...embedded#t=486

VTEC JUST KICKED IN YO!

[JeromeS13]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4taBM...embedded#t=486

VTEC JUST KICKED IN YO!

Haha. Yeah. The guy in the GT500 was a moving road block. Supposedly had "15 years of track experience"... He was maybe going 40% during the course and drag racing everyone (with much lower horsepower) on the straights. He got kicked down to DE2 after this. I realize that my dive-bomb was a little sketchy, but these guys are preparing to go to TT and/or race group. I knew Aaron (white Miata) saw me. Here's another view from the white Integra (go to 6:30 to see the pass):

[Mechie3]

Haha! That was awesome. I hate the "omg I'm so faaaast oh crap a curve better go 10mph crew" on highways. Imagine its worse on track.

[longislandwrx]

We did an HPDE last summer and there was a heavily modified S2000 who they finally (to everyone's relief) black flagged for driving too slow. It was comical.

@7:40 in that new video you really get a sense of the 818s power!

[metalmaker12]

Love it!!!

[Frank818]

The Federal 595 RS-R's also aren't as sticky as I was hoping. (I peaked at 1.38 G's during left-hand turns and -.93 G's on braking).

Jerome, I would just want to point something out about the amazing 1.38G lateral. (what was FFR's R again? 1.5 I think)
According to Top Gear, if you flip to page 14, it will say the last (for ever maybe) naturally aspirated mid-engined Ferrari V8 peaks at 1.33G lateral.

http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/fer...ive-2014-05-27

So I say 1.38 is utterly demonic.

[Canadian818]

Jerome, I would just want to point something out about the amazing 1.38G lateral. (what was FFR's R again? 1.5 I think)
According to Top Gear, if you flip to page 14, it will say the last (for ever maybe) naturally aspirated mid-engined Ferrari V8 peaks at 1.33G lateral.

http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/fer...ive-2014-05-27

So I say 1.38 is utterly demonic.

I agree, 1.38 on street tires is amazing.

[metalmaker12]

The 818 is amazing guys

[Frank818]

If the builder is amazing, then the 818 will be.

[JeromeS13]

If the builder is amazing, then the 818 will be.

The builder doesn't have to be amazing. I'm proof of that. My car is kinda like the "let's make everything work and we'll deal with how it looks later" version. I'm not sure that I'll ever get around to that later part... Haha

[Scargo]

The 818 is amazing even me, guys.

[metalmaker12]

The builder doesn't have to be amazing. I'm proof of that. My car is kinda like the "let's make everything work and we'll deal with how it looks later" version. I'm not sure that I'll ever get around to that later part... Haha

Your just excited to drive it. I am the same way, it's such a rush and with my motor down I am jonesing.
But I brought a batch if parts to my old job to spray so I am kinda happy.

[metalmaker12]

If the builder is amazing, then the 818 will be.

Yea builder does not have to be amazing, I am also proof of this. I am a decent mechanic at best and pretty good body guy/painter. It's totally within people's abilities.

[JeromeS13]

Yea builder does not have to be amazing, I am also proof of this. I am a decent mechanic at best and pretty good body guy/painter. It's totally within people's abilities.

I'm the same way, except for the body/paint abilities. I has none... :-/

[Frank818]

Metal and Jerome, you don't seem to be dummies at all. That's what I meant.

[JeromeS13]

I edited my videos to include an overlay with telemetry data. This should give you guys a better idea of handling/accelaration.

https://www.youtube.com/user/jeromes13/videos

[JeromeS13]

And a few pictures that my buddy Taylor from Snail Performance took:

[JeromeS13]

[metalmaker12]

Cool vids and nice pics, takes me back lol. I am hurting now

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[svanlare]

Thanks for sharing, looks awesome!

[Brando]

Are you running the sway bar?

[JeromeS13]

Are you running the sway bar?

Yes. The OEM 17mm bar.

[Brando]

Some people seem to think this car doesn't need an anti-sway bar. After looking at those pictures I'm thinking it's a good thing to include.
Awesome pictures bro

[metalmaker12]

I don't have a sway bar and it needs it.

[Brando]

You don't have an engine and it needs it

[JeromeS13]

I'm going to play around with spring rates first. If it still feels like it's rolling too much, I may upgrade to a larger bar.

[metalmaker12]

You don't have an engine and it needs it

True!!!!!

[RelfF2]

Jerome, awesome build! Thanks for sharing the pics and vids, looks awesome. Question, how tall are you, and how do you feel about the ergonomics? Just looking at your helmet in relation to the windshield and roll bar, it looks tight but not terrible...

[JeromeS13]

Jerome, awesome build! Thanks for sharing the pics and vids, looks awesome. Question, how tall are you, and how do you feel about the ergonomics? Just looking at your helmet in relation to the windshield and roll bar, it looks tight but not terrible...

I'm 5'8" ish, but my legs are a little on the short side. It feels fine to me. I have the Boyd tank, but I didn't modify the rear firewall. In fact, my seat is actually about 2" in front of the normal location of the firewall. I do wish I were able to get the seat lower... I think you would have to go with a seat like a Kirkey to gain anymore head room.

[RelfF2]

Thanks, though that's kinda the answer I was afraid of. One of the reasons I have yet to order my kit is that I want to see more 6 footers finishing and driving their cars. Besides the obviously more important safety issues, I have a fairly intense petpeev about sticking up too high out of roadsters. Despite the various reassurancs, I'm afraid I'm going to look like a bear on a tricycle driving this car.

[Brando]

I'm 6'5" using Kirkey seats and didn't bend any of the firewall aluminum to scoot the seat back further nor compress the steering. I am a little snug but definitely acceptable for my liking. I also pass a broomstick test and don't feel like APdrag31a.jpg

[Frank818]

Intake temps, Jerome. Sorry it's too hard to watch my intake temp gauge while I floor it down on the streets, too many people around. I did notice an increase for the split of a second I could watch it, it went up from 90 to 120F about 1000-1500rpm after full boost. It increases pretty fast. If someday I succeed on a good run, I'll let you know.

[JeromeS13]

It's been far too long since I've done anything to my car... These AZ summers aren't much fun...

I made a fan shroud for my relocated AMR TMIC. I relocated it like Wallace18 did his, just above the transmission. I wanted only cool air from the upper rear vent to feed the intercooler, so I build a shroud with fans to pull air in from it. We'll see how well it works.

[longislandwrx]

looks good. nice job.

[JeromeS13]

Meh. New intercooler setup not so good.... (please excuse the choppy video. I upgraded Gopros and my old memory car wasn't up to par)....

[JeromeS13]

Haha. I just realized that my fastest lap of the weekend was with a passenger and when I had an "oh crap" moment and had to slightly counter-steer....

[xatudor]

Jerome,

Here's some information I came across in respect of the spring rates for the 818R

"If you are running the full downforce package, the 500lb springs mount in the rear with the 300lb springs in the front, if you are running without aero (specifically without a rear wing) then put the 300lb springs in the rear and the 500lb springs in the front."

also

"Sway bar:
Due to the heavier spring rates provided with the R chassis we do not generally run the front sway bar. If you are building the car as a street car and switch to the softer spring and shock package of the S model then the sway bar is still recommended."

Hope this helps

[Scargo]

How hot was ambient temps? I guess on-track temps could be higher... I saw a max of 210 on the video for the IAT. What kind of differential were you hoping for? How about some ducting from those side vents? I know you and I have talked, but I am surprised that nobody is using them for a real purpose other than general engine compartment cooling.

[RM1SepEx]

How hot was ambient temps? I guess on-track temps could be higher... I saw a max of 210 on the video for the IAT. What kind of differential were you hoping for? How about some ducting from those side vents? I know you and I have talked, but I am surprised that nobody is using them for a real purpose other than general engine compartment cooling.

I'm using the right one to feed a larger intercooler... I need a side scoop, waiting for Craig's in CF

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