The Overclocker
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but why not put all ur money , ur love and attention one 1 bad ass car ... then having 2 ? just saying u have a nice 1 serie for a dayly
JDM EVO 1 Track car project - Build Thread (lots of pics) - End of season update p10!
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patrickd_21
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A full track car isn't exactly comfortable everyday lol. Plus I'm not going to drive it in the winter.
Anyways, received my clutch as mine is slipping! HKS Twin disk and Light weight flywheel!
Zedex
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A full track car isn't exactly comfortable everyday lol. Plus I'm not going to drive it in the winter.
Anyways, received my clutch as mine is slipping! HKS Twin disk and Light weight flywheel!
looks a bit second-hand there is that normal?
*VR6*
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Lol...Seriously?
patrickd_21
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It would appear to be second hand, because it is second hand lol. Assembly has 20 000km on it, but the guy just did a full rebuild on it to sell it...clutch packs, disks, etc are all new.
Zedex
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out of curiosity, are these discontinued? I bet they're worth over 12 hundred you probably got a hell of a good deal
patrickd_21
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New the clutch is 1700. A rebuild kit is $800. The seller had posted it for 900 but due to the lack of Evos in North America, he had a very hard time selling it. I offered him 500 shipped and he refused...1.5 months later he came back and accepted it for 500 shipped
patrickd_21
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Pads came in! Carbotech XP10's for the front and rear.
android25ua
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Mais tabernak, on niaise po icitte...
patrickd_21
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More parts ordered this week! I decided on the dimensions and model for the fender flairs...selected a 3inch flair from a 240sx, made of ABS plastic. Should be arriving in 2-4 weeks.
Also found that both of my outer tie rods were worn. So instead of going OEM, I did a bit of research and found a guy online in the states that makes fully custom and adjustable tie rods with spherical bushings. The great thing about these tie rods is that they are adjustable in height allowing me to adjust the angle at which the tie rod sits on the knuckle with a lowered car, improving suspension geometry, and eliminating bump steer which is an issue with these cars when lowered. Anyways, those should be arriving in 2 weeks!
Then I picked up two new wheel bearings to install the rear extended lugs, a new fuel filter, water wetter, clutch alignment tool, new CV boots, and Stainless Steel braided brake lines for all four corners.
As of right now, I've officially bought all of the parts needed to get the car on the track. The total has some to $6300 in parts, which is pretty much exactly on budget, so I'm happy. Then the serious work starts as I bolt up all the new parts in about 4 weeks...
CAN'T WAIT FOR THE SNOW TO START MELTING!
After this, the only thing I'll have left to purchase it the spacers which will only be bought when the fenders are matted up to the car and I can test fit the wheels for exact fitment!
Also found that both of my outer tie rods were worn. So instead of going OEM, I did a bit of research and found a guy online in the states that makes fully custom and adjustable tie rods with spherical bushings. The great thing about these tie rods is that they are adjustable in height allowing me to adjust the angle at which the tie rod sits on the knuckle with a lowered car, improving suspension geometry, and eliminating bump steer which is an issue with these cars when lowered. Anyways, those should be arriving in 2 weeks!
Then I picked up two new wheel bearings to install the rear extended lugs, a new fuel filter, water wetter, clutch alignment tool, new CV boots, and Stainless Steel braided brake lines for all four corners.
As of right now, I've officially bought all of the parts needed to get the car on the track. The total has some to $6300 in parts, which is pretty much exactly on budget, so I'm happy. Then the serious work starts as I bolt up all the new parts in about 4 weeks...
CAN'T WAIT FOR THE SNOW TO START MELTING!
After this, the only thing I'll have left to purchase it the spacers which will only be bought when the fenders are matted up to the car and I can test fit the wheels for exact fitment!
patrickd_21
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Christmas today! Other than 2 new rear wheel bearings that I have, but are not pictured, and rivets for the fenders, this is IT!
-3 inch wide ABS plastic over fenders
-Front and Rear Stainless steel braided lines
-Water Wetter
-Transmission fluid
-diff fluid
-new CV boot
-OEM fuel filter
-new clutch bearing
-clutch alignment tool
-Custom roll adjustable tie rods
I mocked the fenders up to the body, and its a decent fit that will require minimal work. One thing is for sure, it will look absolutely insane.
I'm on vacation in 2 weeks, so the real work will start soon! Plan is to have everything done by April 1st!
-3 inch wide ABS plastic over fenders
-Front and Rear Stainless steel braided lines
-Water Wetter
-Transmission fluid
-diff fluid
-new CV boot
-OEM fuel filter
-new clutch bearing
-clutch alignment tool
-Custom roll adjustable tie rods
I mocked the fenders up to the body, and its a decent fit that will require minimal work. One thing is for sure, it will look absolutely insane.
I'm on vacation in 2 weeks, so the real work will start soon! Plan is to have everything done by April 1st!
patrickd_21
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Can't wait to get these on! 3 inch wide, S13 over fenders!
patrickd_21
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Karim, seeing as I'll be doing the GC/Koni suspension install soon (in 2 weeks) I wanted to know exactly what you meant when you said the camber plates will need modification to fit correctly. Thanks for your help!
patrickd_21
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Quick update;
-Coilovers installed
-Rear adjustable toe arms installed
-Rear adjustable camber arms installed
-Trailing arm bushings installed
-Ordered new LCA's and those are installed
-Driver's side seat is installed
-made solid base bushings for the shifter
Bad news, front lower control arm bushings are finished...Ordered new bushings today, should get them Monday and install Monday night.
More bad news, Driver's side seat is wayyyyyyy too high. Gonna need to re-fit it to a lower position...meeting with Matt, owner of 191 Motorsports on Sunday to find a solution.
And even more bad news...looks like I've been scammed on the twin plate clutch I bought. Took apart the unit to inspect it and there is virtually no friction material left on the clutches. The guy told me they were brand new...Seeing what I can do to get my money back now. Shitty part is it's been 3 months...I should've checked it in December when I received the clutch.
Plan going forward:
Saturday
-install custom inner/out tie rods
-install rear extended studs
-install new rear wheel bearings
-measure up and mark fenders
Sunday
-install wide fenders
-install summer wheels
-Find solution for driver's seat
Monday
-Install new control arm bushings
Tuesday
-adjust ride-height
Thursday
-Alignment at WeTune (planning for: camber- -2.0fr -1.9 rear with zero toe up front and 3/32 in the back)
Next weekend
-install stainless brake lines
-fluid flush
-install pads
-install new fuel filter
-install transmission side cable bushings
-final inspection
Then I should be ready to hit the track. Pictures to come!
-Coilovers installed
-Rear adjustable toe arms installed
-Rear adjustable camber arms installed
-Trailing arm bushings installed
-Ordered new LCA's and those are installed
-Driver's side seat is installed
-made solid base bushings for the shifter
Bad news, front lower control arm bushings are finished...Ordered new bushings today, should get them Monday and install Monday night.
More bad news, Driver's side seat is wayyyyyyy too high. Gonna need to re-fit it to a lower position...meeting with Matt, owner of 191 Motorsports on Sunday to find a solution.
And even more bad news...looks like I've been scammed on the twin plate clutch I bought. Took apart the unit to inspect it and there is virtually no friction material left on the clutches. The guy told me they were brand new...Seeing what I can do to get my money back now. Shitty part is it's been 3 months...I should've checked it in December when I received the clutch.
Plan going forward:
Saturday
-install custom inner/out tie rods
-install rear extended studs
-install new rear wheel bearings
-measure up and mark fenders
Sunday
-install wide fenders
-install summer wheels
-Find solution for driver's seat
Monday
-Install new control arm bushings
Tuesday
-adjust ride-height
Thursday
-Alignment at WeTune (planning for: camber- -2.0fr -1.9 rear with zero toe up front and 3/32 in the back)
Next weekend
-install stainless brake lines
-fluid flush
-install pads
-install new fuel filter
-install transmission side cable bushings
-final inspection
Then I should be ready to hit the track. Pictures to come!
patrickd_21
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Hmm strange, they still work for me.
UPDATE! Suspension is fully together. Installed my over fenders last night, here's the result!
Bad news; It's rubbing like a mother fucker lol. Front is an easy fix as it's only rubbing on the side skirt a tiny bit. Cutting that off should take 5 minutes.
In the back however, it looks like where the door comes down into the wheel well, it's still rubbing. I tried to move as much material as possible, but I think I'll need to cut into the door. Tonight I'll jack the car up. and then stick a secodn jack under the wheel to compress the suspension fully and see where it's rubbing and how much material I need to remove to stop it from rubbing. Anyways, should be fixed tonight.
Still needs spacers (25mm front, 30mm rear) and then I'm good to go