Frank's 818R build

[Frank818]

Remounting the hard line bracket on the front side of the tube. That's where I fitted mine after test fitting with my custom length braided lines.

[Pearldrummer7]

Remounting the hard line bracket on the front side of the tube. That's where I fitted mine after test fitting with my custom length braided lines.

I did exactly that! It fit just right now. Tightened up the brakes and I'm just about ready for wheels!



Also got into some shifter work this weekend. Man, those cables are cool!

Test fit with the seat so I can pretend to slam gears

[Pearldrummer7]

Also found this gem of a coolant hose in Advanced Auto. It was $13 I think, and it's so long! Has some cool bend in it, too. I'm using this to reroute my coolant lines on the passenger side of the car.

[TouchStone]

Also found this gem of a coolant hose in Advanced Auto. It was $13 I think, and it's so long! Has some cool bend in it, too. I'm using this to reroute my coolant lines on the passenger side of the car.

Why did you route both coolant lines on the passenger side? I may want to do this as well but I'm not sure what the benefit would be.

[Pearldrummer7]

For your ball-joint problem, I had the same issue. Used a long 1/2" impact drive extension and a mini-sledge on the threaded stud. Needed to really shock the ball joint to get it to release. Pickle fork would be an easier/nicer way to go.

I used a pickle fork and wasted the boot, the ball joint was cheap

Balljoints.... I had the same problem. This removed them quickly without even having to remove the spindle bracket from the car: http://www.harborfreight.com/3-4-qua...tor-99849.html

I got one at the local auto parts store. Autozone didn't have them but Advance Auto Parts did. Won't damage the boot and works fast. No fiddling.

I ended up using a pickle fork and getting it off pretty easily. They're awesome tools.

Why did you route both coolant lines on the passenger side? I may want to do this as well but I'm not sure what the benefit would be.

Weight distribution! I figure it helps offset the fact that I'm on the driver side. I figure besides me, there is steering and fuel filler neck, probably nearly offset by the extra exhaust stuff on the right. I bet left to right, with coolant run on the pass. side it's pretty close to even.

[Pearldrummer7]

AJW exhaust is mounted! What a beautiful exhaust! Huge thanks, guys. Waiting on installing the cat until I have the body mounted.