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Congrats. I got plates yesterday as well
Did you have to do emissions testing?
Congratulations!!
Tamra
Building 818SR #297 picked up 10/25/14 with Andrew (xxguitarist)
First start 12/21/14, First "drive" 1/17/15
First Dyno at EFI Logics 3/7/15- 310whp at 15psi for break in, full spool by ~3500rpm!
First autocross 3/29/15
1st Registered 818 in Connecticut 7/24/2015. 9 months - 1 day from kit pickup!
Congrats to you as well.
Not that I'm aware of regarding emissions testing. Nothing in the inspection to confirm you had any emissions equipment (I still have the downpipe cat, but that's it). I don't see a specific exemption in the Illinois vehicle code though either. Guess I have 2-4 years to find out for sure. (that's when the first inspection of a new vehicle would occur)
Last edited by billjr212; 05-27-2015 at 11:30 AM.
Illinois checklist for initial inspection:
https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/p...ons/vsd840.pdf
They don't actually check for bumpers or a front license plate bracket though.
It was an absolutely beautiful day yesterday, so I went to my first cruise night. My hometown has them every Thursday night. On a good day like yesterday, there are around 200 cars that completely fill all the parking lots in the historic downtown area. I was a little late, so I ended up in the back corner of the furthest lot. I only spent a couple minutes by the car at the beginning of the evening before wandering around and having dinner and ice cream with the family, but it drew lots of attention/questions in that short span.
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Awesome! I need to get back to actually working on mine so I can drive it.
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Yes sir!! This is the moment that pays off for all the work!![]()
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
Still plugging away at the interior/splash panels, etc etc. Not a lot to show for my work each day and not a lot worth posting about.
I did want to post one thing though - something that everybody already "knows" - CHANGE YOUR SPARK PLUGS - do not use the ones from the donor.
I had a donor motor with around 100k miles - changed the spark plugs....and then realized I had bent valves, so I put that motor to the side for the time being and bought a motor from jdmracingmotors.com. This new motor supposedly only had about 50k miles on it and in my haste I forgot to once again change the plugs. Installed the motor, idles just fine, revs fine under no load, but there was a massive flat spot from 2500-3500 when accelerating. Even in the parts of the rev range without the flat spot, the acceleration was underwhelming to say the least. I was missing my old C***a badly. Scratched my head for a while, researched, etc, and finally realized I had never changed the plugs.
Pulled the plugs (easy on the lift since I haven't put the panel under the motor yet) and found that they were complete garbage. I'm shocked the car even ran and was very disappointed jdmracingmotors didn't mention it (one had the white ceramic insulation broken and about 90% missing, so they had to know they were garbage when they pulled them to do the compression test). Took the new plugs off the old motor that is a glorified paper weight in my garage and installed in the new motor.
Anyways, drove the car into the office today and the difference is mind blowing - holy hell this thing is fast now. I'm running Stage 1 Cobb tune, and can't believe the level of acceleration. Just as I was starting to regret selling my roadster, my faith is restored. Can't wait for my day at the track in late August. Cheers!
Plugs can make a hell of a difference. However, new plugs of different brands and sometimes even different heat ranges, will not make a huge difference, unless you know the engine or look for almost perfection. But worn out plugs vs new ones, the difference is day and night and I experienced that on a 100% OEM 165hp Impreza. lolll
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
Just been enjoying the car, taking it to cruise night and around town a lot. Little projects here and there, but nothing overly unique, so haven't posted. Finished off this little project this morning and thought I'd share. I'm using the Subaru center console and modified the center glove box to fit. If I did it again, I would use black caulk, but once it's in I'll probably never notice it.
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Hey the color inserts look great! Makes me want to do something similar (blue, though).
Did you speak with the owner of the 33?
There was one at my friend's shop last week, though I think it was a "real" hot rod not a kit car, the guy has a... 557ci engine in!!! That's 9.13L!! Let me tell ya, when he steps on it, that thing can destroy any eardrums 100 yards away!! lolll The sound is astonishing!!!!
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
Thanks. Inserts came out good. Don't forget to use good quality and proper color primer. I don't think blue is as sensitive, but with red you need to use light gray primer or you never get an even looking color coat.
Occasionally...He is my father in law and we live a half mile apart. :-) He is on the forum but not active. (Though not many are as active as the 818 guys)
Last edited by billjr212; 08-08-2015 at 09:07 PM.
Looking fantastic!
Tamra
Building 818SR #297 picked up 10/25/14 with Andrew (xxguitarist)
First start 12/21/14, First "drive" 1/17/15
First Dyno at EFI Logics 3/7/15- 310whp at 15psi for break in, full spool by ~3500rpm!
First autocross 3/29/15
1st Registered 818 in Connecticut 7/24/2015. 9 months - 1 day from kit pickup!
Wow you are that far in the build with a red one! Awesome.
Car looks Ferrari red.![]()
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
Reviving my build thread from the dead as I've been chipping away at a few projects over the winter. Never in my life have I spent more time trying to make a car quieter, by the way. Here is the new exhaust, almost finished.
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