My 6 year FC project - Page 12

WE3RX7 · 01-06-2011, 09:37 PM

Uhg, wheels wheels wheels.... after talking to B again today my mind got jumpstarted back at looking into the track set of wheels for the FC project. I'm still needing to wrap up the rear suspension and undercoating before I dive into rebuilding the engine, etc but I hope to have the car set around DGRRXI as far as underneath goes. Looks like the summer I'll spend rebuilding the engine, getting the cage in and probably paying off bills, lol

Anybody deal much with CCW for wheels? I'm looking at these right now:

They look like a great wheel company and they offer any size, offset, and multiple color combinations, so thats a win in my book. I've emailed them for specs on the wheels and am just waiting to here back...

Need to get pricing on a panasport C8-17 as well...

2gslse · 01-07-2011, 02:10 AM

Ccw!!!

one320fc · 01-07-2011, 11:42 AM

I hate you.... I love those wheels!!!

diabolical1 · 01-07-2011, 03:44 PM

quite the impressive build you have there. i'm not sure how i missed it. i am particularly impressed with your work on the undercarriage. you have introduced me to a few parts (the tie rod stuff and LCA brace) that interest me for my own project (whenever i get to actually start working on it

). not to mention the amount of time you have waited ... that, in itself, deserves special props. i wish you the best for your project and congrats on your marriage and child. good luck.

WE3RX7 · 01-07-2011, 10:36 PM

Thanks Diabolical1... I will be happier once the car is back on the road. I'm cool with however long it takes though.

The LCA brace from Mazdaspeed may be hard to acquire now, but I'm pretty sure other manufacturers still offer a similar bar. You can also look into finding a convertible subframe, it has the extra brace already built in.

***TitaniumTT*** · 01-07-2011, 10:40 PM

or or OR.... you could weld in a crossmember to mount the REW and then sell the MS bar

I've seen this car in person and the care that went into the floor of the garage is more than some people put into their entire builds. She'll be a beaut when done.

WE3RX7 · 01-08-2011, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

I've seen this car in person and the care that went into the floor of the garage is more than some people put into their entire builds. She'll be a beaut when done.

You actually remember the floor!!?? I swear I thought you were in zombie mode by that time.

Yea, I need to kick my own ass into gear. Maybe I should unload the black FC and just use that to get my wheels, lol... hmmm that means RX8 returns to daily duty

***TitaniumTT*** · 01-08-2011, 12:17 AM

I was

But I put one of those 2 part muscle gloss floors down in my garage I remember the PITA that it was....

And you still need to show me the stash of parts in teh basement too don't forget.

What color did you paint her? IBM from the FD's?

Speaking of wheels.... I gotta call ya tomorrow to talk about your wheels and more importantly... what goes behind them

WE3RX7 · 01-08-2011, 12:29 AM

Yea, give me a ring.. .I'll be painting an FB engine bay so I should be around..

Its hard... wheels are so much $$ but so are what goes behind them!

WE3RX7 · 02-26-2011, 01:55 PM

Ok.. a little update. Now that winter is through and I'm making headway on the RX8 I can turn my attention back into this car. I've made it through the christmas holiday, having a baby and all the taxes so I'm free and clear

I hope to update this thread more frequently in the coming months and things will hopefully move faster now.

I didn't go with the CCW classic for now. Those funds are being held towards, um... "other" parts that go under the fenders

BUT... that being said, I still needed to get some wheels so I can move forward with getting the other parts and get the car on the ground. These wheels will be the track wheel, thus keeping the CCW's in mint shape for photo ops

This has been an all time favorite wheel of mine, even tried getting them for the rx8 a few years ago but they were sold out then.

So here it is. The track setup.

17x9 +20 5Zigen FN01RC Hot in Titanium. Same on all four corners. I'm still debating on tires, but it looks like with the right adjustment a 255 should clear fine up front.

In the rear, a 275.

Here are some shots for you...

Simple, yet sexy:

From inside, as you can see, I've actually got a decent amount of room. I have to cycle the suspension some more, but I should be clear (I'll be stoked to get a 255 up there):

A shot from the top. Again, the suspension is hanging right now, but still, its flush with my wider fenders:

Mmmm... can't wait to get the rest of the car done. Its funny how a simple wheel can excite a man:

As for other updates... The rear end is currently under construction, suspension, gas tank restoration, etc.. that should hopefully be all wrapped up around end of April, then the car goes back on the ground, gets interior attention, then off to the welders for the cage, then home again for a while.

I have started the teardown of the block and will get some pics up shortly (sorry none now, I have a present in the garage I'm trying to keep hidden for a few more weeks but it keeps popping up in my pics). I'll get pics up shortly...

Oh, finally - Brian, you'll hate me, but I'm using the engine adapters for the REW. Talked briefly with Ryan at Shook and he states it will take 500ftlbs tq to deflect .030" at the mount. I'm good with that.... If they brake or ungodly rigid, I'll change it up...

***TitaniumTT*** · 02-26-2011, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by WE3RX7

Ok.. a little update. Now that winter is through and I'm making headway on the RX8 I can turn my attention back into this car. I've made it through the christmas holiday, having a baby and all the taxes so I'm free and clear

WTF you talking about Homer? Winter ain't through! I'm getting more snow tonight damnitalltohell!!!

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Originally Posted by WE3RX7

I hope to update this thread more frequently in the coming months and things will hopefully move faster now.

Uh huh... I've heard that before

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Originally Posted by WE3RX7

I didn't go with the CCW classic for now. Those funds are being held towards, um... "other" parts that go under the fenders

That being said, we're on schedule for that little bit of hardware. Brian should have the upright in his possesion right now. I spoke with him yesterday and his sched is clear so hopefully we'll see movement on it real soon.

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Originally Posted by WE3RX7

BUT... that being said, I still needed to get some wheels so I can move forward with getting the other parts and get the car on the ground. These wheels will be the track wheel, thus keeping the CCW's in mint shape for photo ops

This has been an all time favorite wheel of mine, even tried getting them for the rx8 a few years ago but they were sold out then.

So here it is. The track setup.

17x9 +20 5Zigen FN01RC Hot in Titanium. Same on all four corners. I'm still debating on tires, but it looks like with the right adjustment a 255 should clear fine up front.

In the rear, a 275.

Here are some shots for you...

Simple, yet sexy:
[img]findtuners.com/FCProject/fn0r1c_hot.JPG[/img]

From inside, as you can see, I've actually got a decent amount of room. I have to cycle the suspension some more, but I should be clear (I'll be stoked to get a 255 up there):
[img].com/FCProject/179_20fr.JPG[/img]

A shot from the top. Again, the suspension is hanging right now, but still, its flush with my wider fenders:
[img]\findtuners.com/FCProject/179_20fr2.JPG[/img]

Mmmm... can't wait to get the rest of the car done. Its funny how a simple wheel can excite a man:
[img]FCProject/179_20fr3.JPG[/img]

Sexy indeed! I likey, love the CCW's though but good choice putting those off for ummmmmm other things.

Fitting a 255 up front won't be a problem at all with that setup. I run a 17x8+35 and can clear with a 235 just fine. Add in the extra clearance you've got and you should be good to go. I'm thinking about putting a 255 in the front of my car, but I would need a small spacer I'm afraid. And at that point I might be touching the fender. Not a big deal in the front, but a big deal in the rear

Are you running stock bodied rear? You MAY have a problem with the 275 in the rear. Again, if this is before bodywork, I'd bolt the thing on, cycle the suspension and adjust the sheetmetal accordingly. Should be aight though. I'm hoping, as I want to do the same thing.

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Originally Posted by WE3RX7

As for other updates... The rear end is currently under construction, suspension, gas tank restoration, etc.. that should hopefully be all wrapped up around end of April, then the car goes back on the ground, gets interior attention, then off to the welders for the cage, then home again for a while.

I have started the teardown of the block and will get some pics up shortly (sorry none now, I have a present in the garage I'm trying to keep hidden for a few more weeks but it keeps popping up in my pics). I'll get pics up shortly...

hmmmmm, pics of secret things... was this there when I was?

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Originally Posted by WE3RX7

Oh, finally - Brian, you'll hate me, but I'm using the engine adapters for the REW. Talked briefly with Ryan at Shook and he states it will take 500ftlbs tq to deflect .030" at the mount. I'm good with that.... If they brake or ungodly rigid, I'll change it up...

It's not the deflection of the steel mount adapter that's a problem, it's the deflection of the rubber mount being loaded in a way that it was never designed to be that concerns me. And if you run with a solid brick of Al, hockey pucks, or even 2x4's, all the stress if now on the mounting stud. You've basically created a lever using the weight of the engine, trans and all the torque and vibrations that come with it. As I see it in my head, it's a bad idea and you should by me a bottle of vodka to come down there and weld up a subframe for you.

***TitaniumTT*** · 02-26-2011, 02:14 PM

Oh, new year.... should I alter the thread title?

WE3RX7 · 02-26-2011, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Oh, new year.... should I alter the thread title?

Lol... actually, yea.. its been like two years since the thread began! I actually started this build in 2002, so its technically now 9 years overall that I've been working on the car. Completed it first in 2004, then started the build up again in 2005.. so its 6 years on THIS build...

I told Whit, I HAVE to finish the car by DGRR 2012. It'll be the official 10th year of actively building the car, pretty sad really... but oh well, its better than a lot of other addictions, lol.

***TitaniumTT*** · 02-26-2011, 02:39 PM

Oh and fuck this winters over BS... I'm going outside right now to WINTERIZE the FC

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Originally Posted by WE3RX7

Lol... actually, yea.. its been like two years since the thread began! I actually started this build in 2002, so its technically now 9 years overall that I've been working on the car. Completed it first in 2004, then started the build up again in 2005.. so its 6 years on THIS build...

I told Whit, I HAVE to finish the car by DGRR 2012. It'll be the official 10th year of actively building the car, pretty sad really... but oh well, its better than a lot of other addictions, lol.

Soooooo I'm changing it to WE3RX7's NINE year build?

WE3RX7 · 02-26-2011, 02:19 PM

Lol.. the secret part is a garage warming "gift" for a buddy of mine.. it was there when you were here, but wasn't ready and I didn't really point it out,lol.

For the mounts, I'm using Mazdacomp parts... bit stiffer than stock rubber, but not solid. If for no other reason then being the guinea pig, I'd like to try the mounts. This REW will not put out the overall power I was originally aiming for and god knows its not a torque monster, so we'll see. Half the crazy shit I've seen on mounting engines, I feel like this will be ok, lol.

If not... you can have the first "told ya so" and I'll buy you a shot...

Glad to hear on those "other" parts too... I'm ready to roll...

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01-07-2011, 10:40 PM	#6
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	or or OR.... you could weld in a crossmember to mount the REW and then sell the MS bar I've seen this car in person and the care that went into the floor of the garage is more than some people put into their entire builds. She'll be a beaut when done. __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

01-08-2011, 12:17 AM	#8
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	I was But I put one of those 2 part muscle gloss floors down in my garage I remember the PITA that it was.... And you still need to show me the stash of parts in teh basement too don't forget. What color did you paint her? IBM from the FD's? Speaking of wheels.... I gotta call ya tomorrow to talk about your wheels and more importantly... what goes behind them __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

02-26-2011, 01:55 PM	#10
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Ok.. a little update. Now that winter is through and I'm making headway on the RX8 I can turn my attention back into this car. I've made it through the christmas holiday, having a baby and all the taxes so I'm free and clear I hope to update this thread more frequently in the coming months and things will hopefully move faster now. I didn't go with the CCW classic for now. Those funds are being held towards, um... "other" parts that go under the fenders BUT... that being said, I still needed to get some wheels so I can move forward with getting the other parts and get the car on the ground. These wheels will be the track wheel, thus keeping the CCW's in mint shape for photo ops This has been an all time favorite wheel of mine, even tried getting them for the rx8 a few years ago but they were sold out then. So here it is. The track setup. 17x9 +20 5Zigen FN01RC Hot in Titanium. Same on all four corners. I'm still debating on tires, but it looks like with the right adjustment a 255 should clear fine up front. In the rear, a 275. Here are some shots for you... Simple, yet sexy: From inside, as you can see, I've actually got a decent amount of room. I have to cycle the suspension some more, but I should be clear (I'll be stoked to get a 255 up there): A shot from the top. Again, the suspension is hanging right now, but still, its flush with my wider fenders: Mmmm... can't wait to get the rest of the car done. Its funny how a simple wheel can excite a man: As for other updates... The rear end is currently under construction, suspension, gas tank restoration, etc.. that should hopefully be all wrapped up around end of April, then the car goes back on the ground, gets interior attention, then off to the welders for the cage, then home again for a while. I have started the teardown of the block and will get some pics up shortly (sorry none now, I have a present in the garage I'm trying to keep hidden for a few more weeks but it keeps popping up in my pics). I'll get pics up shortly... Oh, finally - Brian, you'll hate me, but I'm using the engine adapters for the REW. Talked briefly with Ryan at Shook and he states it will take 500ftlbs tq to deflect .030" at the mount. I'm good with that.... If they brake or ungodly rigid, I'll change it up... Last edited by WE3RX7; 02-26-2011 at 02:00 PM.

02-26-2011, 02:14 PM	#12
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Oh, new year.... should I alter the thread title? __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

01-06-2011, 09:37 PM	#1
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Uhg, wheels wheels wheels.... after talking to B again today my mind got jumpstarted back at looking into the track set of wheels for the FC project. I'm still needing to wrap up the rear suspension and undercoating before I dive into rebuilding the engine, etc but I hope to have the car set around DGRRXI as far as underneath goes. Looks like the summer I'll spend rebuilding the engine, getting the cage in and probably paying off bills, lol Anybody deal much with CCW for wheels? I'm looking at these right now: They look like a great wheel company and they offer any size, offset, and multiple color combinations, so thats a win in my book. I've emailed them for specs on the wheels and am just waiting to here back... Need to get pricing on a panasport C8-17 as well...

01-07-2011, 11:42 AM	#3
one320fc one Apex @ a time Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Culpeper VA Posts: 272 Rep Power: 18	I hate you.... I love those wheels!!!

01-07-2011, 03:44 PM	#4
diabolical1 I have radioactive semen Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a bottle of Glenfiddich Posts: 250 Rep Power: 18	quite the impressive build you have there. i'm not sure how i missed it. i am particularly impressed with your work on the undercarriage. you have introduced me to a few parts (the tie rod stuff and LCA brace) that interest me for my own project (whenever i get to actually start working on it ). not to mention the amount of time you have waited ... that, in itself, deserves special props. i wish you the best for your project and congrats on your marriage and child. good luck.

01-07-2011, 10:36 PM	#5
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Thanks Diabolical1... I will be happier once the car is back on the road. I'm cool with however long it takes though. The LCA brace from Mazdaspeed may be hard to acquire now, but I'm pretty sure other manufacturers still offer a similar bar. You can also look into finding a convertible subframe, it has the extra brace already built in.

01-08-2011, 12:29 AM	#9
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Yea, give me a ring.. .I'll be painting an FB engine bay so I should be around.. Its hard... wheels are so much $$ but so are what goes behind them!

02-26-2011, 02:19 PM	#15
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Lol.. the secret part is a garage warming "gift" for a buddy of mine.. it was there when you were here, but wasn't ready and I didn't really point it out,lol. For the mounts, I'm using Mazdacomp parts... bit stiffer than stock rubber, but not solid. If for no other reason then being the guinea pig, I'd like to try the mounts. This REW will not put out the overall power I was originally aiming for and god knows its not a torque monster, so we'll see. Half the crazy shit I've seen on mounting engines, I feel like this will be ok, lol. If not... you can have the first "told ya so" and I'll buy you a shot... Glad to hear on those "other" parts too... I'm ready to roll...