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The black stuff is carbon fiber? You must have paid a fortune for that or not?
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
It is second hand so a bit cheaper. ~22 $ per yard by 50 in wide.
I moved it back so i didn't need to cut such a big cutout in the engine cover. The front hasn't been fitted fully yet but i think I can make it work once i get the door part sorted. You can see there wasn't much material taken from the engine cover.
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
Correction it is 15~ now
http://compositeenvisions.com/carbon...ality-884.html
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
Does it really stiffen enough so that you can pull up the front hood without it jiggling?
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 haven't mounted it yet but it is a world stiffer. It may still flex a little but I would guess that there is a 75% reduction in flexing at least
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
Great work on the panel stiffening! I did the same but with aluminum bar and fiberglass. I like your solution way better. I'll copy you on the trunk and engine cover.
That looks like a good option. If you are looking for additional ideas to strengthen, you could use balsa wood like they did on the old Porsche 914-6 hoods and deck lids:
http://www.pbase.com/9146gt/factory_...ood_trunk_lids
What concerns me is that if we need to bend a little some panels, like the hood for instance to clear the single wiper solution, maybe it won't bend enough anymore with the CF inside. And it's pretty hard to apply the CF while the hood is on and closed.
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
Last edited by Bob_n_Cincy; 10-15-2015 at 09:53 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
Ops I didn't do that (the hood on the car while drying) but I think I'll try that on the others. Just tricky to put it is place at the right time. Basically once it is tacky. I did support my hood as close as I could to its installed shape. Balsa wood is a great idea! And may be easier to work with. Carbon fiber really likes something to adhear to. It doesn't like thin air.
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
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
Gonna try photobucket vs imgur. So I got the doors mounted and Bob I used your idea of balsa wood for this last part. It is stiff enough that I can lower the hood down with one corner and the other side touches at the same (or close enough). Enjoy
http://s156.photobucket.com/user/nkw...bile%20Uploads
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
Picked up a 6 speed. something I want to point out and I mentioned this to Factory Five already as well. The FF 6 speed conversion only works on a trans with a DCCD and the last three digits of the dccd being 190. The internal trans pics are from a 05 JDM spec C. Luckily I was able to swap it out for an 06 JDM STI and conversion done. Engine is still at the machine shop the last time Auto Science (my local shop) checked So I've been making progress on the body. Since I moved the body back an additional .5 in I ended up making new latch mounting brackets. Got started on installing all Zero decibels louvers so i can get them all powdercoated.
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
Nolan had recommended Auto Science to me for our engine rebuild and I dropped off our engine and transmission there yesterday. He had also invited my son and I over to take a look at his 818S so we headed over afterwards.
Nolan is doing some great work on that car and it looks fantastic. I really appreciate the opportunity to see his build and be on the receiving end of so much advice and lessons learned. It will all be very helpful for when our kit arrives.
I just wanted to say Thanks again Nolan!
- Lou
It was great having y'all and talking shop. Looking forward to seeing your build.
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
Last edited by nkw8181; 11-24-2015 at 10:46 AM.
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
Your cuts for the hump vents look great. What method/tools are you using for the fiberglass cuts?
Thanks! A Dremel with a cutting wheel and sanding wheel. Makes a mess but worked well for me.
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
Nice choice on the fuel rails. Frame mods look great too... very stout.
Thanks, I learned the cost is in the lines/connectors more then the fuel rails.
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
Wayne Presley www.verycoolparts.com
Xterminator 705 RWHP supercharged 4.6 DOHC with twin turbos
Haha I got it right in written form lol
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
Looks pretty good to me as a start. That job takes forever.
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
Is that your fuel pump tie wrapped to the frame or a filter?
Wayne Presley www.verycoolparts.com
Xterminator 705 RWHP supercharged 4.6 DOHC with twin turbos
Fuel filter. It may get rearranged a bit
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
Rearranged the fuel system and like this solution much better. Put wire protection on some of the wires. Rerouted the turbo blowoff hose to underneath the intake as well as extended it with a radiator male to male 1.25 in adapter and 1.25 hose. Pics to follow
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
I thought I had posted an update here. Guess not. So here are some videos of the first and second start after the engine rebuild.
https://youtu.be/tfIfqlbtKsU
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
The first one we stopped because the turbo oil line wasn't tight. The second one is a little long but I figured some would enjoy it. We stopped because of air in the coolant system. I'm the one pushing the accelerator. The guy looking for leaks is my friend Ryan who has been working on the car with me from the beginning.
https://youtu.be/sjH4jzaXhyI
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
Been busy since my last post. 6 speed shifter brackets installed as well as reverse lockout disabled, created a mounted bracket to support the fuel Y blocks, back half of modified center console installed, both seats installed, created mounting brackets for the fuse boxes and the hazard switch, made a bracket to allow the guage cluster to be installed, made new dash mounting brackets (provided ones did not reach) and finally installed the dash which was still a pain. There's about 20 pics showing this below.
http://imgur.com/a/zLjqy
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
What did you end up plugging the oil port with on the back of the 6 speed?
I used shelack ( I can't spell it) as shown in the manual for the conversion.
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
Or maybe I don't understand. I only plugged what I cut off
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)