WOW! I like the vents without the bezels. What's the emblem on the butt? More photos as you get it completed, please, please.
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WOW! I like the vents without the bezels. What's the emblem on the butt? More photos as you get it completed, please, please.
818S/C : Chassis #25 with 06 WRX 2.5 turbo, ABS, cruise, PS, A/C, Apple CarPlay, rear camera, power windows & locks, leather & other complexities. Sold 10/19 with 5,800 miles.
Mk3 Roadster #6228 4.6L, T45, IRS, PS, PB, ABS, Cruise, Koni's, 17" Halibrands, red w/ silver - 9K miles then sold @ Barrett-Jackson Jan 2011 (got back cash spent).
Fantastic color! Something about this car makes orange tones work so well on it.
Looks like the strakes are there, yes?
Personally, I'm really digging the exposed fastener look. The R-car doesn't use fasteners on the rear vents, I think they just used either silicone or epoxy - and it's been driven hard at speed (including some off-track agricultural excursions).
Best,
-j
Nice Tom, like the color!!!
The look is awesome!
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
Love the color. Can't wait to see it outside with some good pictures of the wheels for contrast! Nice work.
Wow. Just wow.
Great job! Great color! I need to hurry up and get to this point
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818 (Chassis #34) Delivered 9/25/2013, First start 3/2/2014, First drive 4/5/2014, Registered 8/28/2015, First Dyno 3/18/2016, First SCCA event 4/3/2016, First car show HIN Honolulu 4/23/2016
Tom,
is that a copper color? It looks awesome!
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Looks GREAT Tom!
FFR4958. IRS, 408W, Loud and fast!
Very nice! Makes me want to get going on mine again now that it's (sort of) getting warm.
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Here it is almost done. Still have a few odds and ends to finish up. By the way Wayne this thing runs so good after your dyno tune. Thanks again VCP. The car after primer was painted black on the humps and center of front hood. the rest of the car was then painted white. Then several layers of gold flake then tangerine candy, more small flake the clear. Then wet sanded and buffed out. It is awesome in the sun. The humps and hood change color depending on the sun or shade. Thanks again to Huegenics for their paintwork and FFR for the great kit. Also all of you on the forum for your kind words and help. I hope I was a help to some as well.
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Looks great Tom!!!! Those wheels (color) accent the body color very well. The wing you used works well with the car.
David
Very nice job!!!
Stunning color choice!
Rich
818S in progress. 2007 WRX sedan donor.
Powered up: 7-8-14, First Start: 7-20-14, Go kart: 8-19-14
Man,outstanding. My proposed budget doesn't include paint. . That color has given me an itch that will be expensive to scratch.
That turned out fantastic!
Wow, that is a killer paint job! Everything really came together
Your large top vent looks awesome, exactly what I had in mind. Thanks for helping me visualize it!
A well stocked beverage fridge is the key to any successful project.
I really like the wing and the side mirrors!
In your last pic it looks like you notched the inside top of the door panel around the dash. I haven't yet put those top two screws in mine that locks that in place yet, as my door cards haven't arrived yet (tracking shows today though) and I want to see how that area all comes together first. I was planning on pushing the top of the door panels outwards to align the body line of the door with the body line of the fender, the manual does not provide any specifics. This requires further trimming of the return lip of the fenders. Can you provide me some guidance?
"In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is strength, in water there is bacteria."
818 (Chassis #34) Delivered 9/25/2013, First start 3/2/2014, First drive 4/5/2014, Registered 8/28/2015, First Dyno 3/18/2016, First SCCA event 4/3/2016, First car show HIN Honolulu 4/23/2016
Why did you modify them?
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
Stunning!
818S/C : Chassis #25 with 06 WRX 2.5 turbo, ABS, cruise, PS, A/C, Apple CarPlay, rear camera, power windows & locks, leather & other complexities. Sold 10/19 with 5,800 miles.
Mk3 Roadster #6228 4.6L, T45, IRS, PS, PB, ABS, Cruise, Koni's, 17" Halibrands, red w/ silver - 9K miles then sold @ Barrett-Jackson Jan 2011 (got back cash spent).
The wheels look incredible, what are they?
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818 SRX - #91
Arrived 01/02/2014
First Start 10/31/2016
First Drive 05/22/2017
Registered 10/25/2019 BRAP818
Read further back in the thread. They are MB boost wheels from Discount tire. Custom painted by Huegenics,
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I finished up the rear of the car. Also finished the drivers side door panel. I am not totally happy with the result but it was the best I could do. I wanted to match some of the aluminum trim in the interior. All that I have left is passenger door panel, hidden radio antenna, title, tag and I am all ready to go.
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Love your rear end . . . er, did I just say that? I like the cut-outs and the FFR and 818 emblems. It's nice to see how the door panel fits. The square front inside corner looks strange, eh? Very nice work.
818S/C : Chassis #25 with 06 WRX 2.5 turbo, ABS, cruise, PS, A/C, Apple CarPlay, rear camera, power windows & locks, leather & other complexities. Sold 10/19 with 5,800 miles.
Mk3 Roadster #6228 4.6L, T45, IRS, PS, PB, ABS, Cruise, Koni's, 17" Halibrands, red w/ silver - 9K miles then sold @ Barrett-Jackson Jan 2011 (got back cash spent).
I was not happy with my drivers door panel still. I decided to move my aluminum trim under the top of the door. I still wanted it on the inside to match the other trim in the interior. I think it looks better now. The S/S fasteners match the rest of the outside of the body now for a cleaner look, IMO. If I had to do it again I would come up with something different for sure. Also check your rear wheel liner and make sure it clears your brake line on suspension travel. I had to clearance mine. Pics to follow.
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Either way looks good, I personal liked the piece on top, but would have made it black to match panel. It all still looks killer. I mounted my plastic type drivers door panel today. I posted a video, check it out. I am pretty happy with the panels. I will prob have them covered at some point but the look pretty good as is.
Nice work on the door, Tom. Nice work all over.
818S/C : Chassis #25 with 06 WRX 2.5 turbo, ABS, cruise, PS, A/C, Apple CarPlay, rear camera, power windows & locks, leather & other complexities. Sold 10/19 with 5,800 miles.
Mk3 Roadster #6228 4.6L, T45, IRS, PS, PB, ABS, Cruise, Koni's, 17" Halibrands, red w/ silver - 9K miles then sold @ Barrett-Jackson Jan 2011 (got back cash spent).
I am finally done with the kit part now. I put about 10 miles on it today around the neighborhood. It is a little squirrelly above 90. Not sure what is going on. I need to check the alignment . I have to get it titled, tag and insured. Hopefully after NOPI this weekend. Weather is kind of iffy for Sat. I have a weatherproof cover. Here is some more photos.
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I really like the darker tinted humps and vente in the sunlight!
You mind sharing your wheel/tire specs (width/diameter/offset, etc...) and clearance/rubbing issues (or lack there-of).
Also, any scraping with the splitter on the road? Have fun at NOPI...
Thanks,
Lee
After NOPi I will post all the details. So far no rubs or hits. Knock on wood. LOL.
Beautiful. You've got to like a guy who says he did 90 around the neighborhood.
818S/C : Chassis #25 with 06 WRX 2.5 turbo, ABS, cruise, PS, A/C, Apple CarPlay, rear camera, power windows & locks, leather & other complexities. Sold 10/19 with 5,800 miles.
Mk3 Roadster #6228 4.6L, T45, IRS, PS, PB, ABS, Cruise, Koni's, 17" Halibrands, red w/ silver - 9K miles then sold @ Barrett-Jackson Jan 2011 (got back cash spent).
Tom
How did the brakes feel?
Bob