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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
I could have put bigger front rotors on, This was the biggest that had the emergency brake features.
Oh yea, My 16" wheels fit if I take the powder coat off the caliper.
Bob
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Last edited by Bob_n_Cincy; 10-14-2014 at 11:50 AM.
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Michael and I did our fist 818 autocross today.
What a GREAT DAY IS WAS.
It was a test and tune so we just kept getting back in line. Our group had 3.5 hours of run time with runs about every 5 minutes. Between Michael and I we did about 40 runs.
New Big brakes work GREAT, Very balanced with no proportional valve.
No cooling system issues, Great Again,
We had an extra radiator fan on the intercooler. It only got warm, Maybe 100F. GREAT
All other systems working perfect.
Confirmed we have a transmission mount problem. OK, not so great.
Me 55 and Michael 17 had a day we will never forget.
Last edited by Bob_n_Cincy; 10-20-2014 at 07:57 AM.
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Here is a video of a typical run today.
For the last 2 season Mike and I have been driving a NA Impreza. Weight to power ratio of 20:1
The 818 today at 1600/225 = ~ 7:1 AWESOME
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Another awesome test, Mike. No sorry, Bob. What's the tranny mount issue?
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
Hi Metal,
Unfortunately we did not have any data logging going on.
Just need to spend some time and figure out how to do it.
To avoid problem I just slapped a extra radiator fan on top of the intercooler.
I do plan to use AWIC going forward.
Ambient was in the 50s today. Intercool was not even getting warm. We were running 12 PSI stock boost TD04 (2004 FXT donor)
Bob
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
The big round holes in my frame near the transmission mount are not big enough.
The hooks on the transmission mount slam the frame on each launch.
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818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Last edited by Bob_n_Cincy; 10-19-2014 at 10:34 PM.
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Awesome guys!
We've got the last fun event of the season at Walesboro on 11/2. Just saying...
Jeff
Last edited by Bob_n_Cincy; 10-20-2014 at 08:10 AM.
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Nothing special, I just thought this was a cool picture from yesterday's autocross.
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
A couple of people have asked how many times we spun out.
One each in a total of 40 runs. It was pretty quick, once it started to go, I was not fast enough to catch it.
Last edited by Bob_n_Cincy; 10-21-2014 at 05:51 AM.
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Great test run, and glad that things are working so well on the shakedown. The ground shot is quite nice btw
-Steve
great video Bob!
is it me or it seems that the Kirkley seats are really tight in the 818. They even seem to be overlapping in the middle?
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
This is our November Hot List now that GO KART Testing is complete.
Our nest big goal is to get it registered.
Install Emergency brake
Clean up dash wiring
Wire Horns, Temp & brake fluid sensor
Mount rear Fire wall and cockpit aluminum panels
modify seat & Mount seats
Install side shift transmission
adjust ride height with passengers
Mount body
Wire lights
GET CAR REGISTERED
remove engine
New Engine mounts
Fix water pump Add oil cooler
add accusump
add awic
Change Oil Pan
install Engine
Looking at this list I have one question that come to mind. I looking for a fastener to mount the body to the under side of the frame. I will put 1/4-20 rivnuts in the frame. I want screws and washers that are not very thick. They also must be able to be removed easily after scraping the ground. What are others using?
Bob
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Bob, I'm using ss button head with washer 10-24s and riv nuts to hold the body on. I use them on my kart and they get beat up too. You can always drill the head out if they get too beat up and then spin the threaded portion out or drill out and replace the riv nut. http://www.mcmaster.com/#socket-head-cap-screws/=udi2d5
Dan
818S #17 Picked up 8/1/13 First start 11/1/13 Go Kart 3/28/14
Bob, check these out as a possible solution.
Heads are only .11" on these - http://www.mcmaster.com/#90015a410/=udp4ct
Thanks
Dan and thall818
I can't decide, I have already scrapped the bottom of the car 4 or 5 time in go kart mode.
I am thinking about an 1/8" x 3/4" alum. wear strip on the bottom of the car with counter sunk hole in it for some flat head screws.
What do you think of that idea?
Bob
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
A little of topic, But the movie comes out next week. Some from our company went to the premier in Hollywood.
Our bike was parked on Anthony Hopkins star. He was the star of the movie "The World's Fastest Indian"
We were very happy with the amount of screen time we got.
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Bob what is your ride height? I have the CF rocker extensions, they will drag first...
Dan
818S #17 Picked up 8/1/13 First start 11/1/13 Go Kart 3/28/14
Could you use these and have the entire head of of a low profile button head screw sitting below the surface?
http://www.mcmaster.com/#92856a101/=udsjhn
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Bob, at under 4" could be tough to keep the front splitter nice too.
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
I live in Maine, I'm going to crank it up to 5 inches...
Dan
818S #17 Picked up 8/1/13 First start 11/1/13 Go Kart 3/28/14
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
juggling motorcycles and Miatas all morning, plow is on truck but blower isn't on the old JD318
Dan
818S #17 Picked up 8/1/13 First start 11/1/13 Go Kart 3/28/14
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
With the engine at fast idle and the back wheels in the air, I let the clutch out quickly. You can see how much movement I got.
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Chad
That is an 10 year old OEM transmission mount.
Here is the same video in 4x slow motion. You can really see the transmission pounding on the frame.
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
The original FFR videos showed tons of movement all over withstovk mounts and no upper trans strut... It's amazing how much it moves
Old and soft stock ones are useless. I went Cusco https://www.google.com/search?q=cusc...nt%3B900%3B600
Dan
818S #17 Picked up 8/1/13 First start 11/1/13 Go Kart 3/28/14
Stock motor and transmission?
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818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread