MRG MotorSports 818S Build

[Mitch Wright]

We have had a couple of Tesla's at a few events, we don't discriminate.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

We have had a couple of Tesla's at a few events, we don't discriminate.

Do you know if they were able to keep charged with a normal track day time table?
Did they plug into your 50amp RV (12kW) outlets? That is about a 15 HP charge rate.
Bob

[Mitch Wright]

Bob i don't know if they were able to keep charged and run all the sessions, I will check with Matt. Yes one of them was in an RV Spot, anyway I will see if I can get more info.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

This thread has been quiet due to weather and Family stuff.
Merry Christmas to all.
Bob & Mike



summer 2016 NCM Motorsports Park

[Mitch Wright]

Great shot Bob, Merry Christmas
Looks like we will have some mid 60's weather next week and hope to sneak out and burn some laps.

FYI I just got a Radium Fuel Collection box from Wayne, I believe it will help prevent fuel starvation I was having.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Been a while since I posted on this thread.
Our first 818 has been put away for the winter. We remove our summer track tires and installed 205/55R16 on Stock Subaru rims. Picture below.
Some of the plans for this spring are, side impact protection, add aero components and a power bump.
Bob

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Hi Bob, and yes rubbing on it is a nice way to relax during lunch
I have the APR GTC 300 that FF sells, AoA measured at the cent of the wing is 2* currently.
We have a Mobil station on site with 87, 93, 98, 104 and 110 octane fuels, I had the the engine tuned to run 93.
We going to see you at 10/10ths, MVP or our event next month?

I didn't want to hijack tony's thread, so I move this to my thread.

Planning on a track day but we haven't signed up for anything yet.
Been busy on another project.
Bob

[Frank818]

Hey Bob! Welcome back, you're still here, thought you left man, usually you post every day.

Anyway, I was trying to find one of your build the other day and only found the other build, which I posted into.

I wanted to know which build is the one you built like a boat? I think it's the blue.

Then what did you do to prevent water from dripping down from the windshield and into the sides at the front of the doors? There is a small triangle right on the sides of the windshield and underneath is the start of the cockpit. My water drops there and I was trying to find a solution to prevent water from dropping on the sides inside the frame, and as much as possible preventing it from dropping over the battery too.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

I wanted to know which build is the one you built like a boat? I think it's the blue.

Then what did you do to prevent water from dripping down from the windshield and into the sides at the front of the doors? There is a small triangle right on the sides of the windshield and underneath is the start of the cockpit. My water drops there and I was trying to find a solution to prevent water from dropping on the sides inside the frame, and as much as possible preventing it from dropping over the battery too.

The blue frame car has a marine compatible electrical system. red frame isn't built yet.

My car is a roadster, so I wasn't worried much about a few drops water in the cockpit.
I left all the slots around the edge of the floor to let any water out. My car has been outside during full blown thunder storms.
There is no issue with your 12v battery getting splashed.
Bob

[fastzrex]

Hi Tamra,
The 2.0L pan holds 6qts, but the designed level is 5 qts with 1.5" of free space in the top.
The STI pan holds 5qts, with the designed level is 5 qts with 0.5" of free space in the top.

I will not be running the 2.0 pan low at any time. At idle the pan will be filled to 1/2" below the block. At max pressure the pan will be filled to 1.5" below the block. Witch is the design level for that pan. At steady state 2G's the pick up is covered. With the sloshing taking place, the accusmp will fill the intermittent times when the pick up is uncovered.

If 4 quarts gets stuck in the outside head and only 1 quart in the pan, then I will suck air. But then the accusump will shove another 1.5 quarts into the oil galley and give me another 5-10 seconds of runtime.

I would not run the STI pan over full. One extra quart and the oil would be 1/2" into the block. Add 1.5 quarts (total of 6.5) the oil would be into the crank.

That is why I feel that the STI pan is not compatible with the Accusump.
Bob

Bob, when you are talking about this particular 2.0 oil pan, do you mean an oil pan from a 02-05 WRX with a 2.0 engine? Will you/or you using/considering the KillerB 2.0 engine oil pickup or the standard pickup? Thanks!

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Bob, when you are talking about this particular 2.0 oil pan, do you mean an oil pan from a 02-05 WRX with a 2.0 engine? Will you/or you using/considering the KillerB 2.0 engine oil pickup or the standard pickup? Thanks!

Fastzrex

Here is a picture of the different pans.
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Top Left: Killer B Motorsport Oil Pan

Top Right: OEM 2002-2005 EJ20 WRX Oil Pan Subaru number 11109AA053

Bottom Right: OEM 06+ EJ25 Impreza WRX/STi (STi, Legacy GT & Forester XT) Subaru number 11109AA151

Bottom Left: OEM 04-05 EJ25 Impreza STi (Legacy GT & Forester XT) Subaru number 11109AA131

I have gone to a dry sump systems on our 818s. So no pick ups for me.
Bob

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Been busy on another project, but made it to an autocross this past weekend.

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Ran like a champ. Mike was 6th overall out of 64 cars there.
Please ask any questions.
Bob

[Mitch Wright]

Bob, great to see the car back out having some fun.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

I Love my job
Most days I get to work on a very fast motorcycle.

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http://newatlas.com/lightning-ls218r...d-speed/50766/


This week I'm working on 100,000 lbs (50 ton) coal mover.
Thanks You POTUS




If only I could find a way to get paid for working on the 818.
Bob

[Bob_n_Cincy]

A couple of weeks ago:
The fast electric motorcycle part of my paying job was out at Bonneville Salt Fats for speed week.

We did not set any new records as the traction between the salt and our rear tire was less than aero drag.
Kind of scary we the rear tire of a motorcycle breaks loose at over 200 mph.

See article and datalog below.
Green is speed,
red is motor RPM direct chain to rear wheel(no transmission),
purple is throttle (motor torque commend)

. As you can see, each time Jim got over 200, the rear wheel would break loose and Jim would have to let off the throttle. Crazy ****.
Bob



http://www.motorcycle.com/top10/top1...17-html.html/4

[Frank818]

That's a shame Bob, but you will fix this and try again right?

What's the fastest electric speed?

[Bob_n_Cincy]

That's a shame Bob, but you will fix this and try again right?

What's the fastest electric speed?

We have plenty of power, need to fix the salt.

Our LS-218 is name after the Land Speed record it still holds 218 MPH.
Bob

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Here are pictures of Mitch and i in the SINK HOLE. 818s VS 818r Both no paint, aero vs no aero, 3.5 vs 5" ride height. Street legal vs maybe. Dry Sump vs wet sump.

[Mechie3]

That pic has me thinking I should ditch the windshield on my S (since the glass cracked years ago anyways).

[Bob_n_Cincy]

That pic has me thinking I should ditch the windshield on my S (since the glass cracked years ago anyways).

Might be tough to pass the wiper test without a windshield.
Are you already street legal?
Bob

[flynntuna]

All you need is a pair of these.

https://www.google.com/search?q=gogg...foBAXkQgjYIiAQ

[Frank818]

Looolllll

[Bob_n_Cincy]

This picture of my friend Tom O'Gorman's TCR car got me wondering if I need a bigger air inlet to my radiator.
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[UnhipPopano]

A bigger air inlet to your radiator would increase the air resistance of the car and reduce top speed. A better question to ask is if the cooling system you have is providing enough cooling to the engine. is your engine running hot?

[Mitch Wright]

I would think not.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

All of my video's I posted in the forum are not working.
Does anybody know why?

If I go to youtube, they work fine.
Here is example of one not working.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...l=1#post290085

Bob

[flynntuna]

The video worked on my Android phone
By the way that coal mover is cool

[Hobby Racer]

All of my video's I posted in the forum are not working.
Does anybody know why?

If I go to youtube, they work fine.
Here is example of one not working.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...l=1#post290085

Bob

Works on my PC?

[Sgt.Gator]

Works on my PC, using the Chrome browser.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Works on my PC, using the Chrome browser.

I got the video's to work if I run anything but "Microsoft Internet Explorer"
Thanks for the feedback.
Bob

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Today was a good day for our friend Tom O'Gorman. With co-driver Kenton Koch, Tom got his first win in TCR at Virginia International Raceway today. I'm sure some of my fellow auto crossers on here know Tom. Here is a couple of my favorite pictures.





I guess you can shorten the corners if you only use 2 wheels.
Bob

[Bob_n_Cincy]

I have a potential FFR customer coming by tomorrow to see an 818 in person. I at least had to clean it up. The never waxed or polished raw fiberglass and still shines pretty well.
Bob
PS: sitting next to one of Mike's other toys.



https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...2&d=1565406378

[Frank818]

Is that a 3 cylinder?

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Is that a 3 cylinder?

2006 Yamaha YXZ 1000R
Yes, its a 3 cylinder, NA, 1000cc, 112hp, 5 speed manual. sequential shifter.
winch, electric power steering, fox 3 way adjustable shocks, light bar.
It's got the radiator in the rear bed to keep it from getting clogged with mud. We are in process of redesigning that.
Bob

[Frank818]

It's got the radiator in the rear bed

Haaa, just like your 1st 818!

[fletch]

Wow! That finish looks great, Bob.
We've been slowly at work in our garage. Bought a 2006 WRX for a donor and finally pulled the engine 2 days ago. Maybe we'll get some time to actually post on the forum here...

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Wow! That finish looks great, Bob.
We've been slowly at work in our garage. Bought a 2006 WRX for a donor and finally pulled the engine 2 days ago. Maybe we'll get some time to actually post on the forum here...

please post every couple of day so we can watch your build progress.
Bob

[fletch]

We're more on the weekend-to-weekend schedule, but I hear you.
All the best to you & Michael.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

This part should move your master cylinder out enough that you don't need remote reservoir

https://www.outboundmotorsports.com/...K3QCB8rrflVxlA