MaczPayne's Turbo II

[MaczPayne]

Figured I'd talk about my journey since I've got some free time from school. It's been a wild ride, and I don't think things will calm down any time soon!

I purchased this 1987 TII in April 06 as a rolling shell from a guy who unfortunately cracked the front iron just a few weeks after buying it. The car had a half-bridge and all kinds of good stuff.

At the end of the day, all i got was a roller complete with interior and the driveline for $450.

The car was stored(if you could call it that lol) at my roommate's house for almost a year and a half, while I was gathering parts to complete it...

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/TII/14-04-07_1451.jpg

During this time, I picked up the following parts:
-J-spec S5 TII longblock w/ perfect compression
-Walbro 255lph fuel pump
-Racing Beat 2.5in turboback
-SSR Reverse Mesh wheels + tires
-Ohlins struts w/ RS*R springs
-Microtech LT8s
-ACT 12lb flywheel & Exedy clutch
-All new gaskets for the long block assembly
-CSF 2 row radiator
-Old school HKS SSQV
-Greddy Profec B spec-II
-Misc. stuff I don't remember off the top of my head.

Me and my buddy then pulled an all nighter during June 07 right when finals ended, and got it running and drivable at 4am. Almost 24 hours of work!

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/TII/09-04-07_1730.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/TII/07-04-07_1124.jpg

Some pics that afternoon:
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/TII/17-06-07_1623.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/TII/15-06-07_1324.jpg

Some more:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/TII/100_5260.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/TII/DSCN0818.jpg

Purchased the S5 conversion for a steal, and Stance GR+ Pro's from AutoRnD:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Coiloverssmall.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/TII/IMG_0180.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/TII/IMG_0186.jpg

Did a 15 hour round trip for these Corbeaus:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/TII/IMG_0329.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/TII/IMG_0308.jpg

Some random shots w/ the RE-A shift knob:
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/TII/IMG_0330.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/TII/IMG_0383.jpg

Some pics of Mazfest summer 08:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Mazfest%2008/VP__7751.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Mazfest%2008/VP__9652.jpg

At this point I started to crave for more grip, and wider tires. My sumitomos weren't cutting it, and I wanted to nail the throttle on exits earlier.
Enter my current setup:

17x9 +24 Stern Schmiede R16-s
Currently running 255/40/17 all around on Falken RT615's. If I do chance upon another set of wheels, I'll try to wrap slicks of similar size or bigger on these as the track setup.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/P1010002.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/IMG_0741.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/IMG_0742.jpg

I must say, the new setup is worlds apart from the old one, and I can't imagine what it can do with the slicks on!

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Auto-x%2011-30-08/S7302535.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Auto-x%2011-30-08/P1010043.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Auto-x%2011-30-08/P1010039.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Auto-x%2011-30-08/DSC01793-vi.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Auto-x%2011-30-08/DSC01763-vi.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Auto-x%2011-30-08/DSC01764-vi.jpg


Plans for the future (After college):
-Rebuild with medium SP, or Semi-Peripheral if I went nuts
-A-spec GT35R,
-I should be fairly decent at TIG welding by the time I graduate, so VMIC + misc aluminum fab
-Microtech LT12
-Parallel rail fuel system, 720cc primaries, and 1680cc secondaries
-RB RevTII turboback
-Exedy twin-disc
-FD oil cooler in parallel with the FC
-Brake ducting and possibly bigger brakes
-AWR spherical bearings, lower control arms, adjustable sway bar, and individual rear camber links.
-6 point roll bar if the car is still used on the Street, full cage for off road.
-Widebody and paint, wider wheels/tires

Goal this time is ~400rwhp reliably, with a relatively flat power curve, and fast boost response.

Well, that's all I can remember from the top of my head. It will always be a work in progress! Comments, suggestions welcome!


To be continued...

[rx7 FC TII]

what steering wheel and hub do you have?

[WE3RX7]

I must say good job. It sounds like the longest part was getting all the parts you needed. I give props for putting the car to good use too!

[MaczPayne]

what steering wheel and hub do you have?

Momo Race steering wheel and hub, and NRG quick release

Still have to find time to put the horn button on haha.

WE3RX7, thanks!

[Fidelity101]

I want your mudflaps!

ps; sweet jeep, would love it for this weather:

I don't know how bad it was by you all but we got about 6 inches last night and were gonna get about 9 today.



http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/2601/dscn0796li1.jpg

for comparisons sake, my dog is a pretty tall 100lb shephard/husky mix

[MaczPayne]

Haha, I don't think it has ever snowed in Riverside.

But when I had the car at my friends house, it was up in Running Springs, so when it snowed, it completely buried my car. Digging it out was NO FUN at all.

[FortyfiveD]

Hey johnson thats good stuff I didn't know that about your car. Hope to see more out of it soon. We'll have to see how well you fair at the track next time we both go.

[need RX7]

Very nice. A down and dirty track car, just how I like them:icon_tup: How are those 255s up front? Do they rub alot?

[MaczPayne]

^Nope, not at all!

Hey johnson thats good stuff I didn't know that about your car. Hope to see more out of it soon. We'll have to see how well you fair at the track next time we both go.

Can't wait, your car whooped mine at the last track event, I couldn't keep up with you at all! And you were all motor! I still have alot to learn about driving, that's for sure.

[FortyfiveD]

yeah but your a great driver anyway. here's my car recently in case you haven't seen it since Sevenstock. Only thing the pic doesn't shop is that I took off the GXL badge.

[MaczPayne]

Your car is looking great as always, man! That T2 lip sets it off!

[MaczPayne]

Car at last week's Auto-x:

http://images27.fotki.com/v1024/photos/4/43793/7165698/IMG_9226-vi.jpg

Tired J-spec needs a rebuild, so since then it's been parked and I'm driving the Jeep instead.

[MaczPayne]

A much needed update I reckon.

Got my RobXX7 "Demonspeed" Lip on, and S5 TII sideskirts. Completely changes the look of the car in my opinion. The car ain't pretty, but I like the street-fighter-esque feeling I get from it. All it needs now are the Odula sidesteps and Craftsquare diffuser and it'll be where I want it pretty much.

We just picked up a 48" 16ga capacity sheet metal brake, so if I scrounge up enough time, I'll probably build a brand new undertray/splitter to take advantage of the lip.

Next weekend I'll have my big brakes :) 12.8" Rotors up front and 12.7" in the rear :D It's gonna stop like throwing anchors out.

It's posted in the 2nd gen pics section, but here it is again:

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs250.snc1/9732_1218154223705_1524369821_30585771_2099451_n.j pg

[Flooder]

I look forward to you building an under tray. I'm going to be making one for my car soon too.

[TitaniumTT]

Car at last week's Auto-x:

http://images27.fotki.com/v1024/photos/4/43793/7165698/IMG_9226-vi.jpg

Tired J-spec needs a rebuild, so since then it's been parked and I'm driving the Jeep instead.

Johnson, lovin the new lip, I always loved your car but I gotta know, what are you running for your suspension setup. That girl likes like she could eject someone on the right turn.

A much needed update I reckon.

Got my RobXX7 "Demonspeed" Lip on, and S5 TII sideskirts. Completely changes the look of the car in my opinion. The car ain't pretty, but I like the street-fighter-esque feeling I get from it. All it needs now are the Odula sidesteps and Craftsquare diffuser and it'll be where I want it pretty much.

We just picked up a 48" 16ga capacity sheet metal brake, so if I scrounge up enough time, I'll probably build a brand new undertray/splitter to take advantage of the lip.

Next weekend I'll have my big brakes :) 12.8" Rotors up front and 12.7" in the rear :D It's gonna stop like throwing anchors out.

It's posted in the 2nd gen pics section, but here it is again:

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs250.snc1/9732_1218154223705_1524369821_30585771_2099451_n.j pg

I need a brake that big.... I've been putting off my underbelly pan for a while becuase of it.

I needs those brakes too :rofl: Some details possible? I'm very intrigued as that's something that's on my winter list as well.

[Natey]

That thing looks mean as hell. I like! :icon_tup:

One question, though: How in the world did you get your RB exhaust to hang so perfectly? I seriously have never seen a set of RB duals sit to evenly in the bumper cut-outs. My old N/A True-Duals were all cockeyed and one tip stuck out further than the other, even after hours of fine-tuning my hangars.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Auto-x%2011-30-08/P1010043.jpg

[MaczPayne]

Johnson, lovin the new lip, I always loved your car but I gotta know, what are you running for your suspension setup. That girl likes like she could eject someone on the right turn.

Stance GR+ Pro's, I believe you are running the same ones! I have nothing but good things to say about those. If I had the coin I would try some Penske's or Motons, but I'm far too young for that.



I needs those brakes too :rofl: Some details possible? I'm very intrigued as that's something that's on my winter list as well.

A friend of mine was working on a Roger Mandeville type setup that allows you to keep your OE brake calipers and run larger rotors from a 350z Track Edition. Brake bias through calculations was shifted a fraction of a percent to the rear, which is fine since Mazda had conservatively moved it forward some.

Of course, the calipers would have to be modified for the extra width of the rotors, plus an adapter bracket had to be designed and tested through FEA and on the road. He had thought about building a kit to sell, but liability issues reared its ugly head. He just didn't want any chances of lawsuits, especially when it comes to brakes. The plan sort of went into hibernation, and that was it.

It took me almost a year of gentle persuasion to get the ball rolling on my set, because of his concern, which is understandable. Over the past 2 months he has been putting together my set, and next weekend is the magic day. If you are serious about this kit, send me a PM and I'll have more information.

That thing looks mean as hell. I like! :icon_tup:

One question, though: How in the world did you get your RB exhaust to hang so perfectly? I seriously have never seen a set of RB duals sit to evenly in the bumper cut-outs. My old N/A True-Duals were all cockeyed and one tip stuck out further than the other, even after hours of fine-tuning my hangars.


The exhaust was modified a little. When I first mounted it, it was FAR from good, the left side hung lower than the right by a significant amount!
I could not get it right despite my efforts, so I took it to an exhaust shop to have the pipes bent. It looked decent then, but the driver's side tip was recessed about an inch into the bumper compared to the passenger side. A few months later I had a section in the driver's side lengthened to even out the tips. The result is what you see in the picture, there were times I wished I had gone with a single, but duals just look right at home with these cars. I can see why some people go single though.

[MaczPayne]

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Big%20Brakes/CIMG1972.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Big%20Brakes/CIMG1983.jpg

Details soon to come :) They stop SOOO good :)

[Whizbang]

is that rotor larger or is it just me?

[MaczPayne]

13 inches :)

[TitaniumTT]

Stance GR+ Pro's, I believe you are running the same ones! I have nothing but good things to say about those. If I had the coin I would try some Penske's or Motons, but I'm far too young for that.

Yup, same ones. What are you running for spring rates and sways? I'm still experimenting by feel on the street only. Too many problems with the car this year to really get some good track data so I'm looking for suggestions from people that look like they got thier shit dialed in.

A friend of mine was working on a Roger Mandeville type setup that allows you to keep your OE brake calipers and run larger rotors from a 350z Track Edition. Brake bias through calculations was shifted a fraction of a percent to the rear, which is fine since Mazda had conservatively moved it forward some.

Of course, the calipers would have to be modified for the extra width of the rotors, plus an adapter bracket had to be designed and tested through FEA and on the road. He had thought about building a kit to sell, but liability issues reared its ugly head. He just didn't want any chances of lawsuits, especially when it comes to brakes. The plan sort of went into hibernation, and that was it.

It took me almost a year of gentle persuasion to get the ball rolling on my set, because of his concern, which is understandable. Over the past 2 months he has been putting together my set, and next weekend is the magic day. If you are serious about this kit, send me a PM and I'll have more information.


http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Big%20Brakes/CIMG1972.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Big%20Brakes/CIMG1983.jpg

Details soon to come :) They stop SOOO good :)

That's Frijolee's doing right? He PM'ed me about my input on that a LONG time ago over on TeamFC3S. I liked the idea but I had my own concerns about them. I really like the design so yeah Johnson, PM me about some details and costs becuase I am definately doing a BBK over the winter. Right now I'm leaning towards a "custom" FastBrakes setup and something else kinda special for the rear. So yeah, anything that you don't want to share, PM me and it won't go anywhere.

-B

[josh18_2k]

looks like you're not getting full pad engagement there?

[MaczPayne]

Brian, you'll get a PM soon, I'll need time to write it up haha.

As for spring rates, I'm running 8/6, factory TII swaybar up front, no rear bar. Camber in the rear is about -.5 deg, and about 1.5-2 in the front. I really like how the car feels without the rear bar.

Josh: Haha, didn't notice that. The caliper has no fluid in the picture, and the pad is fully retracted.

Pad overhang ended up being a few thousandths of an inch. We had brackets that allowed full pad engagement, but we felt the added radial clearance for thermal expansion was worth the little bit of overhang. Rear calipers have no overhang :)

Currently there are 3 people with this setup, me, Joel(Frijolee), and Robert (FC3S_91)
Robert's had them out on the track, and so far, there are been no major issues. We're still "beta" testing these, so there's always a new change every now and then. Joel is almost finished with the technical report, and is thinking about releasing it to those who are interested in a similar setup. It has all the background, calculations, CAD drawings, and vendors on it.

It's gonna be a while before I can get some nice pictures, because of school and other things. These rotors fill my wheels in completely! The fitment is sooo tight.

[MaczPayne]

Dang school taking up all my time! I have yet to get out and get some nice pictures of the new brakes :(

[TitaniumTT]

Ya know Johnson, posting up pics would be like school for everyone else :D

[Turbo II Rotor]

Gotta split the calipers and add a spacer huh? Those are some awesome brakes.

[MaczPayne]

Here are the long-awaited pictures :) Write-up to follow whenever I can steal some free-time...

Lunch with Joel:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Big%20Brakes/CIMG1965.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Big%20Brakes/CIMG1974.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Big%20Brakes/P1010266.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Big%20Brakes/P1010265.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Big%20Brakes/P1010262.jpg

Before
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/TII/P1010125.jpg

After
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/TII/Passbrake.jpg

Before
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Big%20Brakes/CIMG1968.jpg

After
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/TII/passview.jpg

And one for fun, she hasn't been washed for a month, ha
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/TII/P1010264.jpg

I've got a track event at Streets of Willow on the 18th, so these will get thoroughly tested. As far as spirited driving wherever I can get it, these brakes are spectacular. Can't wait to swap in some HP+'s or RS4's in a few months.

[MaczPayne]

Looks like I'll need even stickier tires to maximize the use of these brakes :)

I was at the autocross practice and championship this past weekend:
The effort required to lock up the wheels is so much smaller compared to the old setup, where I would have to almost stand on the brake pedal to slow the car down. I had trouble on the first 2 laps, locking them up frequently. By the end of the day though I had the braking limits figured out, and was able to net some very good and consistent times despite being on heat cycled RT615's. The real test will come this saturday on the Roval at autoclub speedway. Time to see how these puppies deal with repeated "hair pin after a looooonng straight" braking.

I was going to wait and get a set of 255/40/17 v710's, but that wait might be a while.

A friend is selling me a set of brand new 275/40/17 RT615 for dirt cheap, so I'll probably use those for a while. I don't DD the car anymore so I'll get a race alignment for it :)

Prepare yourself for some meaty tires soon.

[Max777]

What happened to the car, man? The 15th you make this post, and the 16th your sig says "Rest In Peace"

So, (you dont update us) yet you have time to change the sig? This is blasphemy! :D

[FC3S Murray]

yeah...whats up?????????

[Gregory Casimir]

i read on the 7club that he totalled the car! sad to see it go but did you by anychance make the write up on the brake upgrade? I'm really interested on this set-up or was the brake upgrade the cause of the accident?

[need RX7]

I don't want to go into much detail but here's a rundown:


1. Saw cone in middle of track (in 20/20 hindsight, should have run over that) while entering a ~60mph sweeper right before heading on to the straight (with cooldown lap to follow, then I drive home no problem)

2. Tried to cut in front of it to avoid it, then all of a sudden my rear end swaps places with my front. There were no brakes involved, perhaps throttle lift might have been the cause who knows.

3. Rear right corner hit first, then sling-shot the front right into the k-rail

4. My brother and I walk away... Albeit with hurt feelings, and wallets.

I'm gonna bide my time now and look for a clean s5 shell to swap everything over, looks like most if not everything besides the body is salvageable.
From the evil forum :(

[WE3RX7]

That sucks!

I actually can get a super clean S5 shell for him but I think he's too far away... all straight body only thing is its NA (does run though) and wont have an interior in it...

Hope he finds something though, it'd be a shame to call it quits after all that work.

[FC3S Murray]

From the evil forum

oh man that blows:icon_tdown::banghead:

[TitaniumTT]

Sorry to hear that Johnson.

Bill/Johnson.... here's something to think about. Come to DGRRX with Nader and Mike and Shar and drive the N/A home :icon_tup:

[TaylorI]

I have an 89 convertible it's N/a and automatic but only 77k on the chassis if anyone wants to get in contact with the guy.

[josh18_2k]

s4 base model is the way to go! no sunroof = lightest stiffest chassis :)

[Max777]

damn.... that blows. I used to swerve to avoid small stuff like squirrels when I first started to drive. After a few near accidents, I told myself that my life is more important, and that the next time I should NOT make a sudden move if I see something small on the road.

I was driving home late at night one night, going about 85mph on a 2 lane highway, and a possum walked right out on the road. I just slightly moved the steering wheel so that the possum would end up in the middle of my car, and ran over it without hitting the brakes... a couple thuds and we just kept going.

Scared the crap out of me to be honest, but I keep thinking about what would happen if I didn't train myself beforehand.


PS: I'm not a very experience driver, but I see a lot of talented people make the same mistake as the thread starter. Practice for things like this should be included in basic driver's training.

[MaczPayne]

I never quit :)

I found a very clean red S5 GXL in AZ for a steal. It's a complete car with black interior and the works, it was recently overheated.

I'd like to get an s4, but my goal now is to build a comfortable dual-purpose car that has a/c at least for the scorching summers here.

I am a bit bummed about losing the car, but I really look at this as just an obstacle to become a better driver. I was testing my limits on each lap, and unfortunately on the last one I found it.

The crash revealed ALOT of bondo on the car (>1/4" thick in some places), which leads me to believe I was driving a slightly tweaked frame the whole time. Who knows how much faster I'll be with a clean car?

Lastly, the brakes were in no way the cause of the crash, since it happened during a zero throttle/zero brake situation. They were instead spectacular. I was probably at the top of 4th gear at the end of the roval braking into a 20-25 mph corner. I was out-braking most of the cars out there, with no noticeable fade throughout the day. I used to stand on my brakes to slow down, now it's much more refined and linear. Before the crash happened, the car finally drove the way I wanted it to.

This was also the first time all 3 test mules with the big brakes drove on the same track. Except for the crash, we all did fine :)

I cannot release any info yet regarding the brakes until my friend decides to release it. He's still concerned about liability. If you want to talk to him, his user is frijolee on the other forum.

Here are some slo-mo videos from the last Auto-x:

http://blip.tv/play/AYG97AoC

http://blip.tv/play/AYG9wEIC

http://blip.tv/play/AYG9v2IC

[FC3S Murray]

What is the cost if someone is interested in this brake set-up?

[WE3RX7]

Any at-speed vids? Glad to hear you found a new shell quickly enough. Good luck on the swap.

Did your other car have black interior as well?

[MaczPayne]

I didn't find any, I almost bought a go-pro camera for the track event, but decided not to since I wanted to save up for new tires.

The wrecked car has blue interior from an S5.

The brakes cost a little over 1400, about 400 of that were in the rotors.

[MaczPayne]

Picking up the new car this Sunday, gotta drive about 330 miles to get it with a trailer though.

Things to do:

-One of the wheels got bent, gotta see if it can be repaired
-Rewire the Microtech Harness
-Rebuild the transmission
-Build new seat brackets for the Corbeaus so they sit lower
-Relocate the battery on the new car
-Transfer all the go fast goods from the black TII over
-Replace the stock turbo
-Install A/C, I might try PS just to see what it feels like too
-Fabricate a roll cage (Currently working on an Autodesk inventor model)
-Quick re-tune
-Corner balance and alignment
-New tires
-Paint the s5 sideskirts red
-New lip
-Rear diffuser
-Sell all the n/a parts from the new car to make up some of the investment.

[djmtsu]

Woot!

Good work getting a new car so fast. Can't wait to see another build thread!

[TitaniumTT]

NICE!!!! Congrats Johnson. Lemme know if you need a Mil-Spec quick disconnect harness for that there MicroTech ;)

That car, or your old car doesn't happen to have ABS?

[MaczPayne]

What are you asking for one of those QD's?

Both cars don't have ABS, I prefer it that way for now

Unfortunately you guys are gonna have to deal with cell phone pictures, because my camera was in my brother's 10th AE, which was stolen the same night on the day I crashed.

[Gregory Casimir]

damn, talk about bad luck! well at least you got a new body so thats good. have any pics of the new car yet?

[MaczPayne]

No pics yet, gotta find time to take them!

[Gregory Casimir]

any updates dude?

[MaczPayne]

Still not much to update on, senior design has me running around like a chicken with its head cut off. One of the first things I have planned to do will be to test the compression on the engine, sell it with the trans and driveline, clean her up, and start putting the new parts in.

[Gabriel82]

FortyfiveD: dude I have seen your car at Diamond Plaza. I was look an FC wtfooch a pink hood thats awesome hahaha

Johnson: when you putting up pix of the new GXL? and let me know if your still down to switch hatches hahaha

[MaczPayne]

Car is at my house, need money and time to do the whole transfer.

[Gabriel82]

hey well you got a mexican that is down to help you for free hahahah

[TitaniumTT]

What are you asking for one of those QD's?.

Depends on a lot of things. What you want to use for covering, if you want it fully terminated or if you just want a harness that runs from the ECU to the firewall, covered to the back of the intake and then you take it from there or a COMPLETElY finished harness. PM me if you're interested and we can take it from there.

For anyone interested or thinking that it's easy and cheap and think about saying so, lemme put it this way, expect to spend OVER $450 for crimpers alone ;)

[MaczPayne]

Pshew, sounds like a big commitment! Give me a year or until I'm settled out of college and I'll let you know!

[TitaniumTT]

Let's put it this way, if you have a harness already built, for me to cut it at the firewall and install a Mil-Spec QD wounldn't be that bad but the connectors can get >$100. It's when you add in the miles of Tefzel, raychem, terminals and boots, that the parts alone can easily get close to $500.... so lemme know, they are awesome though. They let you build an engine on a stand, drop the whole thing in one time and plug it in ;)

[FC3S Murray]

For anyone interested or thinking that it's easy and cheap and think about saying so, lemme put it this way, expect to spend OVER $450 for crimpers alone ;)

UNLESS...you are in the uniformed service. :) We use these Quick-discounts through all the aircraft. It is a nice perk IF i went the QD route:banghead:

[TitaniumTT]

Sean you BASTARD! I shoulda had you swipe me a set.... Afterall, they do conform to MILITARY standards :rofl:

[FC3S Murray]

Sean you BASTARD! I shoulda had you swipe me a set.... :rofl:

If I only knew dude......so many old tools have come through from other units that I am sure there are so so so many extras laying around that are unservicable for military standards BUT fine for civilian use. .

[calicrewchief]

If I only knew dude......so many old tools have come through from other units that I am sure there are so so so many extras laying around that are unservicable for military standards BUT fine for civilian use. .

:grouphug: Don't give away our secret! :rofl:

[FC3S Murray]

:grouphug: Don't give away our secret! :rofl:

lol :leaving:

[TitaniumTT]

You find me NOAW!

:rofl:

[MaczPayne]

Bastards lol!

[FC3S Murray]

lol. What is the status Macz?

[Max777]

this thread needs pics.

[MaczPayne]

Been wrapping up senior design before I graduate in spring, so I haven't touched the car at all for the past month :( I'll be working on it as soon as next week ends :)

[MaczPayne]

Got some work in during the past week:

-Swapped the rear subframes (a PITA job with only one jack)
-Pulled the engine/trans from donor car
-Picked up a new exhaust

Things left:
-Waiting on a radiator, will be picking up a low mileage trans at the same time when it's ready
-Waiting on my wheels at the repair shop
-Motor/trans in the TII needs to be yanked
-Microtech and alarm wiring needs to be yanked
-Wiring, installation, and etc
-Installing (for the second time) the big brake kit
-A re-tune to make sure everything's running right
-New tires
-etc

If I work carefully, it'll be driving around within 3 weeks

[Gregory Casimir]

^^ lucky you

[MaczPayne]

Two of the wheels are toast, I'm going to hold on to them until I can afford to have new rings and barrels produced.

As for replacement wheels, I ordered a set that I won't be crying over when I ruin them. They're fairly lightweight, and I can wrap the same sized rubbers on them :)

Big Brakes are back on, but the car will still be stranded on jack-stands since I have no wheels with tires to it down on.

Currently working on the wiring, removing the old from the wrecked, rebuilding and re-looming the engine harness and power harness, and installing them. With luck, I'll have this thing going again in 2 or 3 weeks.

[TitaniumTT]

That's what you said a week ago.... is this turning into a "money Pit" :rofl:

[MaczPayne]

Hopefully not haha!

I keep running into things to do, and if I don't do them, they'll always be a splinter in the back of my mind!

Got a track day on the 22nd of May to aim for, hopefully everything works out!

[MaczPayne]

Fired her up for the first time in 6 months, damn she sounds good. No pics just yet, I keep forgetting to snap any

Things left to do:

-Finish wiring the instruments
-Bleed the brakes and clutch
-Mount tires
-Get the car smogged and registered
-Shakedown!

[MaczPayne]

Drove her last night and today, feels good to be back!

The other wheels need tires, so this will have to do; I still need to get it smogged and registered. Trying out 275's in the rear this time :)

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Red%2089%20GXL-%20%20Turbo%20II/053010151752.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Red%2089%20GXL-%20%20Turbo%20II/053010165204.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Red%2089%20GXL-%20%20Turbo%20II/053010165229.jpg

Pics don't do the interior justice, I've never seen a more mint black interior! All I need now is a rear privacy cover.

[MaczPayne]

I was hoping no one caught that, damnit! lol

[Gregory Casimir]

wow man nice to see your 7 back man!

[Phoenix7]

I was hoping no one caught that, damnit! lol
I'm on at odd times...I'll edit my post above soon. I LOL'ed at the contact ryan part though. I like how the car is coming along too, FAT tires! No rubbing issues at all? I gotta clean out my interior to look like yours...You gonna hit the track soon?

[MaczPayne]

No rubbing whatsoever, and if I do have some rubbing, I'll just 86 the 3mm spacers I have up front to get more clearance :)

Car needs a slight retune for safety's sake, and it'll be ready to tear it up at the tracks!

[MaczPayne]

A few more, need to find a replacement triangle for the dash haha. Damn I missed driving it!

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Red%2089%20GXL-%20%20Turbo%20II/060210173016.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Red%2089%20GXL-%20%20Turbo%20II/060210173036.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Red%2089%20GXL-%20%20Turbo%20II/060210173139.jpg

[Whizbang]

so what wheels are those in the rear? not sure if i missed it

[Gregory Casimir]

hey did your buddy ever come around to making more of those big brake upgrades that you have on your car?

[MaczPayne]

Wheels in the rear are MB Competitions

My buddy is still away on a work assignment, I don't know what his plans are for releasing the brakes as of now

[MaczPayne]

Graduated with my degree in Mechanical Engineering, finally.

Big things to come as soon as I finish paying off some debts, feels good to be working now!

Car's waiting for a tune; I'm trying to chase down a supra fuel pump, plus I mysteriously misplaced my microtech laptop adapter... can't find it for the life of me - stupid 95 dollar piece of plastic.

[Gregory Casimir]

there is a guy on the evil forum that has a supra fuel pump for sale
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=884659
if you're still looking for one

[MaczPayne]

Got one on the way :)

[MaczPayne]

Car's tuned :) Ahh I missed power, the jeep was so damn slow :(

Left:

Tires
New brackets for the corbeau buckets
Corner Balance and Alignment
Charge up the A/C
A front lip

[TitaniumTT]

Looking good Johnson, Couple of questions for ya though

What size wheels/tires are you running F&R that you were able to squeek a 255/275?

What's she making for power?

Did you buy that supra pump used or new? and if new, from where? I need a new one too...

And easy on the Jeep/slow comments... yesterday I showed someone up who was driving an X3 like a douchebag.... I enjoyed that small victory for the mighty 4.0L

[MaczPayne]

Looking good Johnson, Couple of questions for ya though

What size wheels/tires are you running F&R that you were able to squeek a 255/275?

What's she making for power?

Did you buy that supra pump used or new? and if new, from where? I need a new one too...

And easy on the Jeep/slow comments... yesterday I showed someone up who was driving an X3 like a douchebag.... I enjoyed that small victory for the mighty 4.0L

I ran a 17x9 +24 (A popular mustang offset) for a good while, but after the accident I ended up with 2 bent wheels.

I purchased a set of 4 17x9 +17's as a temporary replacement until I can find either new wheels or fix the old ones I had. I'm currently running 275's in the rear on a pair of 17x9 +17. I am still running the 17x9 +24 in the front with 255's along with a 5mm spacer.

I've got some things to take care of before I get new tires, but eventually I'll have the 17x9 +17 on all corners, with 255 nitto nt-05's.

As for fender modifications to use the 17x9 +17, I had to roll and flare all corners a good bit - I even messed up a little on the driver's front fender. That steel is so thin.

I haven't put the car on the dyno, so power is still unknown, but the last motor I had put out 230whp and 210tq at 10psi, with a pretty flat torque curve. I think my current tune and new motor is much better this time around. It's nothing impressive to talk about though haha.

I purchased the Denso pump from www.titanmotorsports.com $190 shipped brand new - everyone else was backordered, but they came through for me and had it shipped to my door before my tune. The pump went in flawlessly - perfect fit. I'm used to the walbro's whine, so I thought I wired the pump wrong when I turned the key, haha.

I learn how to drive better by driving the Jeep :). Gotta be smooth when going through turns with no swaybars. My brother is going to use it for a while since his 10th AE got stolen a few months ago, I just have to do some maintenance and repairs on it before I hand it off. Best thing I ever purchased for 600 bucks.

[TitaniumTT]

Cool, thanks man. I've got a set of 17x8 and 17x9 Works, +35 on both with 235 & 255/40/17. The D1SS that I'm running seem to be narrow, It looks like I could have gone to a 255 & 275/40/17. What do you think on fitment for those wheels on those tires?

I broke the rear sway bar link in my XJ a while back and just pulled the whole bar. not exactely a noticable difference with the front still in so yeah, I bet you're driving that thing a little slower than I haul around in my XJ. Shit, i had some asswipe in a audi A4 tailgating the snot out of me one night on a road that I could drive blindfolded. I was pulling away from him until I got picked up on radar doing 57 in a 25 :smilielol5:

I'll take a look at titanmotorsports, thanks for that link. Gotta make a decision tomorrow and MAYBE get the fucker up and going for a trip to KDR on Thurs, I'd love to drive it at least once :rofl:

[MaczPayne]

I've never run that setup in the front, so I can't say anything much about it. If you look at my rear tire the corners of the tread sort of bow up. I would expect that area of the tread to be fairly cool compared to the rest of the contact areas. That would also mean I'm not using the whole tread effectively.

I can give you real answers on the 275 + 9" wheel fitment the next time I take it out to the autocross and measure temperatures at multiple points across the tread width. From that you can probably derive an answer for going from a 235 to a 255 on an 8" wheel.

[TitaniumTT]

Nice, thanks Johnson, I appreciate it.

So thosd 17x9 in the rear are a +17 you said? What are the chances of getting a 17x9 +35 with a 275 in the rear? What's the clearances like? It looks like there's a decent roll/pull on the rear of your car

[MaczPayne]

Yeah, they're +17. You should be able to fit 275's in the rear just fine, you'll have to roll the fender lip up though just to keep the tire from catching. No flare needed! Depending on the sidewall stiffness of the tire you run, you'll get enough flexing to rub on the muffler heat shields, I'm not sure if that's okay with you or not.

My inspiration is Blue TII on the other forum, I wouldn't have attempted to run the 255's if I didn't see his thread.

Here it is on the other forum:

http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=772831

The only reason I pulled the fenders is because of the +17 offset on the wheels, I only did a very slight pull on the old wheels. Damn I still miss that car.

[TitaniumTT]

Yup, I've had that thread bookmarked for a while now :rofl: I was under the car last night taking a few measurements and it looks like they'll fit. I MAY have to "adjust" the heat shieds, I agree and yeah, I don't mind that at all.

Your old sterns were a +24 in the rear correct? sitting on a 255?

Still doing math and I'm coming up with a few mm's in either direction, but like you said, depending on the tire and the sidewall flex, they're going to move anyway. I really don't care if I shred the tire, mangle the heatshields, if I touch paint in the rear, I'm going to have a stroke.

[josh18_2k]

the tire rubs the trailing arm abouylt the same time it hits the heat shield, so keep an eye on that. Probably doesnt matter, youll just melt the inside corner of the tire.

[MaczPayne]

Yeah, for some it's not a big deal (for me it isn't), but for some it is. My old sterns were 17x9 +24 in the rear too.

I'm going back to a 255 square setup when I get new tires, so I can rotate them around as I see fit. When I do get more power (the bug's getting to me), I'll probably look for some 18x10's and run square 285's :) Josh's car is my inspiration for that one.

[chrisa]

Nice build up!

[MaczPayne]

Wheels match again. Found a guy that might be able to repair my Sterns, we'll see how that pans out.

Car got tuned a few weeks ago, she's feeling great again. Just a few more things before I take her out to the next track event, ie cage/harness, splitter, rear wing, tires.

I made a mistake purchasing an air powered vacuum pump to evac my a/c system. Found out that they're not so great compared to the rotary vane electric pumps. I have one ordered and on it's way, so hopefully I'll have cold A/C next week :)

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Red%2089%20GXL-%20%20Turbo%20II/080310172057.jpg

[TitaniumTT]

Im sorry Johnson.......... A/C?!??!?!?!! REALLY!?!??!?!?!

Other than that she looks awesome. I miss the black though and I will never own another black car. You can though ;)

[MaczPayne]

Yeah, it's hit 100 quite a few times here in the last month, there was a week where it was 115-120 also. If I wanted to go faster, I'll just bump up the power and add more tire :) That'll happen soon enough haha.

[classicauto]

I made a mistake purchasing an air powered vacuum pump to evac my a/c system. Found out that they're not so great compared to the rotary vane electric pumps.

Jesus bro it had rotary in the name, you should KNOW its better!!! :lol:

Car looks nice, looking forward to some action shots dude!

Yeah, it's hit 100 quite a few times here in the last month, there was a week where it was 115-120 also. If I wanted to go faster, I'll just bump up the power and add more tire :) That'll happen soon enough haha.

Plus most older A/C pumps disengage above a certain RPM, and I beleive IIRC the FC has that "proctection" feature also. So in a full race scenario, it wouldn't work anyways (aside from being dead weight) Not like those damn 09 bimmers at the track though....we had a day here a couple weeks ago it was hot as the hubs of hell, those bastards were all ripping laps off, windows up, climate control dialed into 20 degrees :lol:

In all honesty, if the A/C worked on my car from the get go, I would have likely kept it. I still have P/S though!! :)

[TitaniumTT]

Sissy boy. We just went through the hottest July on record...... EVER and I only once turned the A/C on in my XJ (traffic, had to make a phone call I believe), nor did I miss it in the FC. I guess I'm just more of a man than you ;)

Oh, and Joe's right... action shots

20* huh.... I bet all their drinks were frozen solid by then end of the day right? We're are talking F right? It's the only way to speak right?

[classicauto]

action edit :suspect:

[Nismo]

I donno, a lot can be said for keeping A/C, Joe the smooth talker that he is, talked me into keeping my A/C. You do need it with the Leather however.

[classicauto]

20* huh.... I bet all their drinks were frozen solid by then end of the day right? We're are talking F right? It's the only way to speak right?

I adjusted for my 'merican friends. degrees of C there :lol:

[TitaniumTT]

I adjusted for my 'merican friends. degrees of C there :lol:

:rofl:

I donno, a lot can be said for keeping A/C, Joe the smooth talker that he is, talked me into keeping my A/C. You do need it with the Leather however.

Strap-on's don't count, they weren't OE ;)

[JShiz]

When you add humidity, it's a whole new ball game... ask me how i know...

[TitaniumTT]

We have disgusting amounts of humidity up here as well. You guys do have it pretty bad down there too though.

[MaczPayne]

I don't use a/c on the track, but it's nice to have it when I feel a little wimpy :)

[josh18_2k]

i wish i had A/C... sitting in grid is miserable on hot days. black bucket, black car, helmet.. ugh

[MaczPayne]

Indeed. :)

I used to not care about a/c, but after driving to calexico a few times during the summer, holy shit - I'm never going without it again.

[Sharingan 19]

Agreed!
It's making my IC upgrade far more challenging but it will be worth it for the 10 months out of the year that qualify as summer everywhere else.

[TitaniumTT]

Cought, ahem, HMIC cough

[Sharingan 19]

Cought, ahem, HMIC cough

Wouldn't the condenser pre-heat the incoming air for both the rad and the IC...?

[MaczPayne]

For those interested in the Mandeville BBK I have, it will be released soon!:

http://www.norotors.com/index.php/topic,2537.0.html?PHPSESSID=kerqeutf4thlfkmmhn1hnd qr44

In other news, my <1 year old brake MC decided to give up the ghost.

[Gregory Casimir]

wow its about time i looked this up!!!

[MaczPayne]

Still need tires, and other small stuff :)

[mazpower]

Nice car. :lol:

[MaczPayne]

Thanks again for the awesome tune :)

I want another ride in your LS1 Miata with the new tune :)

[MaczPayne]

New NT-05's ready, car's ready for the thanksgiving auto-x! Finally :)

Update:

Really impressed with how the car handles compared to the old car, it's very predictable and manageable at the limit. Turn-in is very good, with just a dash of oversteer in the really tight corners. I'm sold on NT-05's now :)

Had probably the biggest smile on my face for a long time at the end of the practice :)

[MaczPayne]

Dec. 11's the next event, hopefully I can get TTT and his friend in on the practice :)

[TitaniumTT]

That would be so fucking epic... can't wait. Thanks Johnson!

[josh18_2k]

Really impressed with how the car handles compared to the old car, it's very predictable and manageable at the limit. Turn-in is very good, with just a dash of oversteer in the really tight corners. I'm sold on NT-05's now :)

Had probably the biggest smile on my face for a long time at the end of the practice :)

what did you change? just tire?

[WE3RX7]

That would be so fucking epic... can't wait. Thanks Johnson!

Can we place bets???

[TitaniumTT]

On what? Whether or not I'll make it out there on time :rofl:

BTW Bill..... what are you up to this Friday/Saturday?

[MaczPayne]

what did you change? just tire?

Not sure, I changed so many things that I can't pin it on any one thing.

New car (s4 to s5)
Newer bushings
Power Steering
Brakes
Tires

The old car was a nice handful - which could have been managable if I had power steering, but since I didn't and had the higher ratio rack, I guess I couldn't keep up. It sure has made me a better driver though.

[WE3RX7]

On what? Whether or not I'll make it out there on time :rofl:

BTW Bill..... what are you up to this Friday/Saturday?

Lol, on the race.


I was going to go to Dave's but I have an order in on some more parts for 8 that I'd like to have before getting back up there. Also helping a friend move his FB to a warmer place for the winter... so much to do, lol.

[MaczPayne]

Car feels and drives very good, just got to work on the bug behind the steering wheel:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/AutoX%2012-11-10/CIMG2376.jpg

[MaczPayne]

Moar pix(Some are regurgitated from other forum):

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/AutoX%2012-11-10/CIMG2407.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/AutoX%2012-11-10/Race5-1.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/AutoX%2012-11-10/Practice5.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/AutoX%2012-11-10/Race2-1.jpg

[MaczPayne]

Polished my turd... Forgot to take off the blue tape lol. Pictures suck, I need to get a better camera :)

Before:
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Polish/IMG02887-20101225-0934.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Polish/IMG02889-20101225-1344.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Polish/IMG02888-20101225-1344.jpg

After:
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Polish/IMG02894-20101225-1614.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Polish/IMG02893-20101225-1518.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Polish/IMG02890-20101225-1420.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Polish/IMG02892-20101225-1518.jpg

[classicauto]

secksay!

[MaczPayne]

Ungh Ungh Ungh!

Going to try out some Collinite's No. 845 Insulator Wax when this rain lets up, I've heard some really good things about them :) Will let you know how it goes!

[TitaniumTT]

Fine looking car Johnson!

I've got a buddy that swears by that stuff. Personally, I'll stick with my 3M glaze and Mothers wax.

[speedjunkie]

I've got a buddy that swears by that stuff. Personally, I'll stick with my 3M glaze and Mothers wax...and SUV-modified front bumper.

Fixed!:302:

[FC3S Murray]

Personally, I'll stick with my 3M glaze and Mothers wax.

3M glaze.....:o16: LOVE that shit


How did Joels white FC do out there? Is that thing a beast in person?
Your FC is looking great too man!:D

[TitaniumTT]

3M glaze.....:o16: LOVE that shit

Yup, 3M Finesse is good shit too!

Fixed!:302:

:lol: Still battling that out too.... I hate liars

[MaczPayne]

How did Joels white FC do out there? Is that thing a beast in person?
Your FC is looking great too man!:D

His car's a monster! I didn't get a chance to ride in it since I worked when he ran, but damn does that thing scoot! He was playing around with the prop valve so he was smokin' his tires a bit before dialing them in :)

[FC3S Murray]

His car's a monster! I didn't get a chance to ride in it since I worked when he ran, but damn does that thing scoot! He was playing around with the prop valve so he was smokin' his tires a bit before dialing them in :)

Sweet! I hope to run my set-up close to his. My dyno numbers maybe surprise me :)

[MaczPayne]

Some pictures of the rear caliper modification my friend did to fit his brakes (same as mine):

Here you go Brian!

Pics courtesy of frijolee
http://bringthepaynes.googlepages.com/CIMG4439Medium.JPG
http://bringthepaynes.googlepages.com/CIMG4445Medium.JPG
http://bringthepaynes.googlepages.com/CIMG4440Medium.JPG

Remember that the grind marks must run cross-ways on the caliper to prevent the formation of stress concentrations. Corksport's RZ kit instructions will have you grind them the other way; and while I haven't heard of any failing - I don't think anyone wants to be the first to have the calipers split while they're driving :)

http://bringthepaynes.googlepages.com/CIMG4431Medium.JPG
Hubcentric spacer, notice the slight machining to get the rotor to fit.

http://bringthepaynes.googlepages.com/CIMG4429Medium.JPG
Rotor sits closer than factory, so this area will need to be shaved down.

http://bringthepaynes.googlepages.com/CIMG4420Medium.JPG
http://bringthepaynes.googlepages.com/CIMG4421Medium.JPG

More here: http://www.norotors.com/index.php/topic,1274.msg14225.html#msg14225

Hope this helps, Brian!

[MaczPayne]

Nothing much to update:

Picked up a new oil cooler setup - FD + FC oil coolers - an old setup from a friend's racecar. I should also have my Sakebomb HID's in the coming weeks as well.

Started this year paying off loans and whatever I owe so I can purchase a home in 12 to 24 mo's. It's a bitch.

Also getting into desert racing, so money's found a new avenue of escape, lol.

Karate, Cars, Racing - what a drain!

[Prodigy]

I know what you mean about avenues of escape for funds... last year I put my FD rebuild on hold to jump out of an airplane, multiple times... :D

its fun... just hella expensive, even more so to start...


J.

[MaczPayne]

Did the El Toro Pro Solo this past weekend, threw on some brand new AD07's, so I had to break them in using 2 runs :) These babies are nice, can't imagine what the AD08's feel like.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/El%20Toro%20Pro%20Solo%202011/2011-04-09192459.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/El%20Toro%20Pro%20Solo%202011/2011-04-09192410.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/El%20Toro%20Pro%20Solo%202011/2011-04-08185929.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/El%20Toro%20Pro%20Solo%202011/IMG_0914.jpg

First lap, came through the last sweeper (which also included the finish) a little unsettled...
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/El%20Toro%20Pro%20Solo%202011/IMG_0917.jpg

Didn't place too bad considering everyone else had hoosiers or some kind of race tire :) I had absolutely no chance against Andy McKee's FD lol. My times were consistent so that helped out a good bit

After that, I finally got around to installing my Bi-Xenon's
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/HID/2011-04-12205205.jpg

Going to Spring Valley in Pahrump, NV 5/14, haven't been out on the big track since the accident!

[WE3RX7]

Nice man... I'm jealous you have so many rotards to race with. I'm lucky if one or two show up for our events! I'm surrounded by vettes, STIs and miatas...

[MaczPayne]

There are only about 4-5 rotaries at the events, including a rotary powered sprite :)

[FC3S Murray]

looking great man!! I am gonna start SCAA this year after the LS1 dyno. Any tips or advice before i get there?

[josh18_2k]

if you're talking about autox... seat time, and focusing on the fact that slower is faster.
learning to autox a v8 rx7 is HARD. took me a loong time to dial back the right pedal.

in short, smooth as possible on throttle, and avoid sliding. its fun, but not fast, and is detrimental to driving skillz

[MaczPayne]

Biggest advice I could give is learn! Don't be ashamed if you make mistakes or come out slower than you'd expect. As long as you're willing to learn (ego left at the door!) you'll improve quickly.

Yup. The more you stay planted, the better!

[MaczPayne]

New addition :)

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Panspeed/2011-05-01123234.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Panspeed/2011-05-01123316.jpg

[Prodigy]

Those are matched very well...

Looks good...

Had rubbing issues I assume...?


J.

[MaczPayne]

Rubbing issues under hard cornering, would be fine if all I did was drive the car normally, but what fun is there in that?

[josh18_2k]

do those actually add any clearance? doesnt look like it.. but they do look cool

[MaczPayne]

20m, but not much, it's about as wide as my pull, but with more uptravel clearance

[MaczPayne]

Spring Mountain CW this Saturday:

http://images17.fotki.com/v297/photos/1/85931/8571263/3_1mile-vi.jpg

Got pretty much all the maintenance done on the car, can't wait to thrash her again!

[Gregory Casimir]

damn please get some nice footage on this track! how is the elevation change on this course?

[MaczPayne]

There are slight elevation changes in the track yes, but it's manageable for the most part.

There are 2-3 spots on the track that will test your courage though, almost zero g if you're going fast enough.

It's a very fun track, it's almost like what an autocross would be - supersized!

Videos soon

[MaczPayne]

Some pictures, more to come :)

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Speedventures%20May%2014/2011-05-14114901.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Speedventures%20May%2014/2011-05-14084951.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Speedventures%20May%2014/2011-05-14084933.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Speedventures%20May%2014/2011-05-14084905.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Speedventures%20May%2014/2011-05-14125504.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Speedventures%20May%2014/2011-05-14125435.jpg

http://www.trackday.net/images/4.jpg

[TitaniumTT]

NICE Johnson.... I have got to get back to Cali with my FC damnitalltohell.... soone than some might expect :suspect:

[MaczPayne]

These AD07's are seriously awesome tires... I had no problems catching up to faster cars in the corners. I can't imagine what the AD08's are like. The big brakes once again performed flawlessly, I was trying to fade them every chance I got, and nothing!

[MaczPayne]

Got my formerly 2-piece lip (thanks cone!) repaired, strengthened, and painted to match:
Finally got around to installing my incognito front tow hook too.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Red%2089%20GXL-%20%20Turbo%20II/2011-05-23193231.jpg

[TitaniumTT]

Pics of incognito tow hook? :suspect:

[MaczPayne]

It's on the left side of the bumper center opening in the picture, hehe.

I'll try to get better ones later :)

[Travis R]

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/AutoX%2012-11-10/CIMG2407.jpg


Is the yellow/red one Steve O'Blenes old car? He used to run it in BP, iirc.

[Prodigy]

Pics of incognito tow hook? :suspect:http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Red%2089%20GXL-%20%20Turbo%20II/2011-05-23193231.jpg


Its right there.... but you gotta :squint: (squint) lol

(yes I am trying to be a smart ass, it seems that the only way to fit in around here :D)


J.

[MaczPayne]

Is the yellow/red one Steve O'Blenes old car? He used to run it in BP, iirc.

Yeah! Mike Nakata bought it from him not too long ago, he's driving it in CPM now. Thing's crazy fast.

[Rotorboy68]

Hey dude ! I love the bins (storage) in the back ! In australia ours were released with kid seats in the back ! They are useless for anyone but pygmies or wee man ! Lol! This tubs are so cool ! Live your red interior too ! Most of ours in oz are black or grey ! Nice to see somit different ! Nice job mate !

[MaczPayne]

Haha, thanks man. I still miss the old black car :( But this new one is so much better to drive and live with :)

Also wanted to thank Makito Nakai from Sevenapple Works for fixing/strengthening the lip for me! I saw him cringe when i brought the pieces to him haha.

[lh6601]

I know I've probably said this before but your car looks great. Its pretty ironic, you went from a black fc to a red one, and I did the opposite :)

[MaczPayne]

Haha, very ironic indeed! :)

some more pics:
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Speedventures%20May%2014/_L_65890-1.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Speedventures%20May%2014/_L_65503.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Speedventures%20May%2014/_L_65900.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Speedventures%20May%2014/_L_61502.jpg

[Prodigy]

Nice^^^^

I also like how the corrvette C6 (with Z06 rims looks like) is staring in his mirror thinking... *damn, did I take the wrong line or what*

as you pass him on the inside :D


good job, keep up the pics...


J.

[MaczPayne]

Got my "dual" oil coolers installed, and the surge tank as well. Mazfest in 2 weeks!

Added an FD oil cooler to the current setup, so it's the FC cooler plus one in the brake duct :) It was my friend's old setup - he sold it to me for a song while he installed his mocals.

Surge tank was built by a friend of mine, it's bolted up next to the gas tank in the empty muffler spot. 2 liters feeding a modified bosch 044 by jayracing, supplied by the good ol' supra pump :)

Hopefully this'll be the end of starvation in left turns!

[TitaniumTT]

I demand pics......

pics or ban

like now please....

[MaczPayne]

Hehe. Here are the pics - it's not much, but it'll save my butt in that loooooooong left turn on the nascar oval.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/july%20upgrades/2011-07-31135039.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/july%20upgrades/2011-07-31135225.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/july%20upgrades/2011-07-31135314.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/july%20upgrades/2011-07-31135409.jpg

I don't think the tire will ever contact the lines, but I'm going to check that often just to make sure - maybe build a shield for it. That or buy elbows and solve the problem altogether. We'll see!

FD cooler:
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/july%20upgrades/2011-07-31134926.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/july%20upgrades/2011-07-31135002.jpg

[MaczPayne]

Surge tank was awesome. Ran the car all the way down to empty and everything was normal, no starvation at all :) The big banked turns 1 and 2 were great tests for the setup :) Turn 3's a 40mph corner, and I'm doing maybe 120+ approaching it from the bank - a great test for any car's brakes hehe. Car needs more power now.

Pics:
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Speedventures%20Aug14/DSC08396-vi.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Speedventures%20Aug14/DSC08397-vi.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Speedventures%20Aug14/DSC08394-vi.jpg

[MaczPayne]

More:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Speedventures%20Aug14/2011-08-AugustAug-14-2011-SpeedVentures2-Black1110amCP4_7910-W800.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Speedventures%20Aug14/2011-08-AugustAug-14-2011-SpeedVentures2-Black1110amCP4_7767-W800.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Speedventures%20Aug14/2011-08-AugustAug-14-2011-SpeedVentures2-Black1110amCP4_7608-W800.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/johnsonmac/Speedventures%20Aug14/2011-08-AugustAug-14-2011-SpeedVentures2-Black905amCP4_5503-W800.jpg

[Gregory Casimir]

hey what driving school do you run in?

[MaczPayne]

I haven't gotten any instruction since I first started 3 years ago, so this one was a practice during Speedventures' Time Attack competition. My car doesn't have enough guts to compete with the rest which have 380+ HP... yet.

Ate as many cars as I can in the corners, but this course has so many fast sections that I get pulled on pretty easily.

[Gregory Casimir]

lol nice, any updates on the 7?

[MaczPayne]

Not much going on. Car's getting a v-mount in January, so I'll hopefully have some power to play with sometime that year. :) Still need another set of wheels so I can put nice race rubber on them instead of DD'ing 180 treadwear tires to work. Work's keeping me pretty busy :(

[MaczPayne]

Not much of an update, but power upgrades will be done this year, and be completed hopefully by the end :)

With the front end of the fuel setup done, I'm looking to improve on the factory systems at the engine. Picked up a pair of ID2000's for a steal, and soon a PS1000, wideband, and maybe an IQ3 logger!