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Your install looks great. I have done exactly what you are doing.
Unfortunately I did exactly what you did. I ran into a few problems with that set up. They are fixed now but I just want to bring them up so you can fix them if you want.
First, the intercooler is sitting to far back if you are going to run the FFR trunk kit. The trunk will hit the rear support and possibly the intercooler itself. I fixed this by cutting more off of the TB to IC tube (make shorter). Of course I had my front brackets all made and painted before I found this out. If your not running the trunk, no reason to change. Second and last, is if you are going to run an engine cover hinge. If you do, the intercooler needs to be in front of the pivot axis of the hinge. Mine just barely clears now with my IC as forward as reasonably possible. But, if you are not running a hinged cover, your good.
For tapping: The two air temp holes were easy with plenty of material for threads. The air bleed hole on the water side was very thin on mine. Be careful on that one.
Last observation, I see you went with all red. I wanted to do that too, but you cant get the TB to IC 45* coupler in RED! So that's why I have all blue silicone.
For the recirc, check out the photos and parts list here from FFR ADV. He got the stuff on ebay.
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...-Turbo-Install
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STiPWRD - Thanks for the comment on the bumper. Laying the glass today, and pulling the first piece today, then might become a vendor and be able to offer it up. We will see how it turns out.
Matteo, you are right we did exactly the same thing, except I didn't go with all blue. I did get the blue BOV though. I have the hinges from Mike Everson for the engine cover but haven't tried to fit them yet. I guess I better. Because of the dual exhaust, I'll probably have to build my own trunk. Thanks for the heads up on drilling into the IC.
Mechie, thanks for the recirc reference. I knew I saw it somewhere.
Harley
Bought 2002 Donor Jan 2014
First Start Jan 18, 2015
First Drive Feb 14, 2015
Mmmm. Show cars. Color coordinated. What's the theme?
"Scotty, give me all the TRACTION she's got!" Pictures of what I drive till 818R is finished
Track Car Journal on IWSTI (with build info)
It needs to look right, and it needs to look good, but it will be a driven car..... not a show car... and no theme so far.
Harley
Bought 2002 Donor Jan 2014
First Start Jan 18, 2015
First Drive Feb 14, 2015
Thought i would share my plans.
Credit to Vman for the design, obviously I liked the look he drew up.
Also, I have to credit one of our fiberglass techs for the shaping work.
This is the plug bolted to the back of the car, with the new features done with glass and filler.
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Edit: fixed the attachment pic
Last edited by Harley818; 06-20-2015 at 04:56 PM.
Harley
Bought 2002 Donor Jan 2014
First Start Jan 18, 2015
First Drive Feb 14, 2015
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Attachment didn't work for me either.
fixed now
Harley
Bought 2002 Donor Jan 2014
First Start Jan 18, 2015
First Drive Feb 14, 2015
Very nice. I like it alot. You should have a few more made
Last edited by 07FIREBLADE; 06-20-2015 at 09:34 PM.
Very cool! you going to paint it blue too?
I do like the blue which is my back-up color, but I'm thinking grey metal, or lexus silver/grey.
Not sure yet.
I love the new coupe color.
Harley
Bought 2002 Donor Jan 2014
First Start Jan 18, 2015
First Drive Feb 14, 2015
Flynn, did you simply cut the bumper for your lower opening or you created a round edge all around? Hard to tell on picture.
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
the grey primer doesn' help to see the shape.
When I pull the part on Tuesday I will take better pics.
My plan is to cut out the bottom and top with some sort of mesh like the Vman design.
Harley
Bought 2002 Donor Jan 2014
First Start Jan 18, 2015
First Drive Feb 14, 2015
I like it. Gives a lot more dimension to the rear vs the flat panel look.
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Very interested to see the results (same color everywhere, no primer) on a close up pic and one away.
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
Looks great! That is exactly what I was thinking about doing.
We pulled the first part out of the mould today...... looks good.
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When I get a chance I'll take a few straight on. These show the profiles from the side. I tried to contour it like the Vman concept.
Heading down to Seattle for the weekend, my son is at a tournament at Uof Wash. so I probably won't update till next week unless I get time tomorrow.
Harley
Bought 2002 Donor Jan 2014
First Start Jan 18, 2015
First Drive Feb 14, 2015
Awesome! Will you sell any?
Probably sell a few.
Depends if I can talk my FRP tech into doing some afterhours work. I asked him if he was interested in building one or two per week.
If there is lots of interest, I will look for a fiberglass shop and get some pricing from them using my mould.
Harley
Bought 2002 Donor Jan 2014
First Start Jan 18, 2015
First Drive Feb 14, 2015
I really like it. Very nice fiberglass work. It's definitely an art.
I gotta say that looks amazing
Wow amazing! I'd be interested to buy depending on the cost.
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
Same here, dependant on price, add me to list.
Awesome interested as well!
Please say this won't cost an arm and a leg. So down for it depending on cost. Shipping is going to be killer though coming from BC
BC?
Hey that's true!! He's from Canada! Free shipping for me! lolll Then it makes me want the bumper even more as I'll save one tax and a lot in shipping.
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
was out of town for a bit and busy with work and other priorities but had a couple hours today.
Here is the new bumper installed.
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Then with lights bolted in....
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I threw the trunk on but I haven't trimmed the return flanges yet and I have to add something (probably glass in a stiffener) to get it to sit flat.
This should let you see how the finished product looks.
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Next task.... cut the holes for the vent screen.
I haven't looked into making additional parts yet but I will. I need to contact a local fiberglass shop who can build more then I'll get a quote. And I'll check into shipping costs from here vs going down to Washington (1 hour from here) and shipping from there. That may be a problem as the US Border Security may not like me bringing down parts ..... I'll check it out and get back to you all.
Last edited by Harley818; 07-12-2015 at 11:22 PM.
Harley
Bought 2002 Donor Jan 2014
First Start Jan 18, 2015
First Drive Feb 14, 2015
Did the rough cut for the vents.
I left about 1/4 in of the flat section for the vent to back up to and to provide a bit of "frame" edge look for the vent.
rear cutouts.jpg
818S rear view.jpg
Vman concept
Last edited by Harley818; 07-15-2015 at 12:01 AM.
Harley
Bought 2002 Donor Jan 2014
First Start Jan 18, 2015
First Drive Feb 14, 2015
Got some time this weekend...... installed Mike everson's engine cover hinges. Worked out great and gives lots of clearance to my AWIC. They are easy to install but I had to add a 3/16 spacer to push it back a bit. My body is located back further than suggested in the manual.
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Also started to install the rear wheelwells. Had to trim a little to get them to follow the fiberglass better.
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Got my MR2 shifter set up to mount in the tunnel
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Last edited by Harley818; 07-26-2015 at 10:06 PM.
Harley
Bought 2002 Donor Jan 2014
First Start Jan 18, 2015
First Drive Feb 14, 2015
Taking some vacation, working on other projects.....not having alot of car time lately.....
No pics but I did re-mount my AWIC and HE, got the intercooler all mounted, silicone hoses cut and connected, and HE coolant hoses hooked up. STill have to mount and hook electrical to the pump.
Got part of the 2nd exhaust pipe mocked up, still more to do.
Re-did the MR2 shifter mount with a new aluminum plate, and received one shifter cable..... I thought I ordered 2 but only got one....
Received the rod ends to connect, but now need to source some Aluminum rod for the connections.
Harley
Bought 2002 Donor Jan 2014
First Start Jan 18, 2015
First Drive Feb 14, 2015
Saw this thread being bumped and was hoping for good news for news on you possibly selling some of these bumpers to go with my soon to arrive hardtop. I've got some spare cash if you need an incentive
any updates mate?
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I have a new position at work that requires alot more travel so haven't got much done recently.
I've been doing little things here and there but nothing much to report. Still working on the new shifter, have all the parts, but need the time to put it all together.
I have the new AWIC installed, just need to finish the coolant pump, and still need to finish off the last cutting/fitting & welding of the dual exhaust.
Our fiberglass tech doesn't want to take on the responsibility of building additional rear bumpers, so i will find a local shop to give me a price. Does anyone know what the process is to import parts from Canada to US? I can easily ship from here, but it would be nice to let people know what importation costs are for most of you to the US.
I pick up all my orders across the line in Blaine, WA. so I could drop the occasional one off there, but I wouldn't want to take any personal risk so there may be some charges.
I'll get the part cost first and let you all know.
Harley
Bought 2002 Donor Jan 2014
First Start Jan 18, 2015
First Drive Feb 14, 2015
Harley do you have any wheel spacers on with the rear rims and how flush did they end up with the fenders?
I do not have any wheel spacers. I was trying to avoid them.
I am trying for the same look you are.
The tires are right flush (maybe slightly proud) with the outside of the fenders with my wheel size and offset.
I ran out to the garage to take a couple pics for you.
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Harley
Bought 2002 Donor Jan 2014
First Start Jan 18, 2015
First Drive Feb 14, 2015