Silver986S Build Thread - Opinions Welcome!

[Silver986S]

Hi all-

I received my kit back in May of 2015, and I have been slowly making progress on it as my schedule permits. I'm not afraid to tackle any car projects, and I do most of my own work on my cars, so that's a plus. However, my mind doesn't work like a designer/engineer/fabricator. When working on my own cars, the complete assembly (whatever that may be) is in front of me, which I then disassemble, address the problem, and then reassemble to factory spec. With the 818 kit, I don't see the finished product beforehand, aside from the instruction manual and the excellent build threads in this forum. Pictures and verbal explanations unfortunately aren't how I learn, though, as I need to see/hold/touch to figure things out. Because of this, the build moves along very well until I run into a situation that doesn't work exactly as the manual indicates it should, and then I cannot visualize the solution. I have read through many of the build threads, and I see a lot of situations where members will post pictures, and someone helpfully points out something they see is incorrect. I'm hoping that I can get some assistance in this manner, as well. Thanks in advance!

-TJ

[Silver986S]

Complete Driver's Side Suspension.jpgDriver's Side Front Suspension.jpgFront Frame and Firewall.jpgIMG_1203.JPGIMG_1204.JPGIMG_1205.JPGIMG_1206.JPGIMG_1207.JPGRear Suspension Links.jpg

[matteo92065]

Almost done! JK

Looks good.

Maybe test fit the aluminum panels before you get too much stuff in the way. Drill the rivet holes while they are easily accessible.

[Silver986S]

Ha! Almost...

As it sits now, it's a little further along than this, but not much. I just didn't have any more recent photos on my work computer.

That's a great idea. I'm sure the further along I get in the build, the more stuff will interfere with my drill.

[Silver986S]

I know the lower control arm brackets are a common mistake people make, specifically mounting them upside down. Can anyone tell me if these look correct? I know it's not the best shot of them.LCA Bracket Driver's Side.jpgLCA Bracket Passenger's Side.jpg