Twin Charged FD - Fraternal Twins

RX SE7EN · 07-12-2011, 06:40 PM

I'll be putting all the shims on the side opposite of the lip built into the arm. AtomicRex said it shouldn't make a difference.

***TitaniumTT*** · 07-12-2011, 10:28 PM

Everytime I see an update Colin, I dread the day I start working on my FD

Like I said, I'm finally "off" this weekend, but I'm dragging you and your better half out on the boat one day

Garfinkles Motor Works · 07-13-2011, 12:12 AM

wow double wow

RX SE7EN · 07-13-2011, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Everytime I see an update Colin, I dread the day I start working on my FD

Like I said, I'm finally "off" this weekend, but I'm dragging you and your better half out on the boat one day

Haha sweet, went to the powdercoater, wanted at least $450 for the subframe and PPF, not sure I want to swing it. I'm gonna talk to a local shop tomorrow and see if they can do better.

Any chance you know where I can buy an aluminum die grinding bit (a long one like the one you have for steel). To handle aluminum I read that it needs to be fluted so it doesnt clog, and to use dw40 as lube haha. I've got a sweet idea for my intake, and I'll be doing some heavy duty grinding on/in the UIM.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garfinkles Motor Works

wow double wow

I hope those are good wows?

20b 3rd gen · 07-13-2011, 09:07 PM

great work

Garfinkles Motor Works · 07-14-2011, 05:15 AM

Very good wow and better double wow . Good skill to you .Looks like no luck is needed.I die grind alum with kerosine or wd40 using any of my bits ,some do clog if the part goes dry .

RX SE7EN · 07-16-2011, 10:38 AM

Well, everything is now at the powdercoater, he's going to do all of the rear arms. I didn't do it on the front and went with paint because I'd heard bad things about aluminum becoming brittle, and thats not what i want suspension arms to be, but they assured me they can do it the right way.

Should have everything back in 2 weeks (he's on vacation next week). Then we'll see how well the painted arms in the front hold up once i start driving it.

RX SE7EN · 07-17-2011, 05:51 PM

Brakes are done!

Before:

After:
Front:

Rear:

The blue is special caliper paint and a slightly different shade than the rest of the suspension blue, but I think it's ok if the Calipers stand out a bit.

Also started hacking up the UIM today, will go strait to a 3" pipe with wiggins clamp to connect to the piping that goes to the intercooler.

***TitaniumTT*** · 07-17-2011, 08:31 PM

Nice dude... REALLY nice. Shit, you got a lot more done today than I did. Thanks again for the help

RX SE7EN · 07-21-2011, 09:59 PM

Finally got around to cleaning the rear wheel wells, here is the aftermath:

Soooo much dirt, and yes, those are rocks (they were stuck on the lip behind the rear mudguard).

RX SE7EN · 08-01-2011, 06:35 PM

I've got a small update, since I'm cleaning the underside of the car, I took off the muffler heat shield, and I'm cleaning that entire area and will eventually coat it with truck bed liner. The rear wheel wells, and area above the subframe will get the same treatment.

While the subframe is off being powdercoated, I decided to refurbish the heat shield:

Before:

After Cleaning:

After Paint (not sure how the paint will hold up, but it will look cool for at least a little while)
Exterior:

Interior (reflective haha)

My front stoptech braided brake lines finally came in. The rear already has braided SS.

RX SE7EN · 08-04-2011, 11:08 PM

Finally made some more progress. Finished cleaning under the rear of the car, and sprayed it with the first coat of truck bed liner. One more coat tomorrow and I can bolt the subframe up.

My buddy came by and I lowered his new porsche. Yes, its the twin turbo V8, chipped and making over 500 hp and torque.
(on the mid height setting in this pic)

He also has a nice camera, so he took some pics of my car.

Front wheel wells, pretty much done:

Rear subframe powdercoated with suspension arms (I've installed most of the bushings).

RX SE7EN · 08-15-2011, 02:03 PM

Made some good progress this weekend.

The rear is now all clean and sprayed:

Diff with new bushings:

The subframe and diff are reinstalled.

I also relocated the fuel filter. I'm using the stock bracket and filter. I just tapped 2 M8 holes in the rear of the subframe, and ran new hose. Now I just need to get the bracket powder coated.

RX SE7EN · 08-15-2011, 02:04 PM

mazpower · 08-15-2011, 02:36 PM

Looking good Colin!

07-12-2011, 10:28 PM	#47
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07-13-2011, 09:07 PM	#50
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07-17-2011, 08:31 PM	#54
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Nice dude... REALLY nice. Shit, you got a lot more done today than I did. Thanks again for the help __________________ -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-**

08-15-2011, 02:36 PM	#60
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07-12-2011, 06:40 PM	#46
RX SE7EN Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 183 Rep Power: 15	I'll be putting all the shims on the side opposite of the lip built into the arm. AtomicRex said it shouldn't make a difference.

07-13-2011, 12:12 AM	#48
Garfinkles Motor Works RCC Contributor Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 535 Rep Power: 17	wow double wow

07-14-2011, 05:15 AM	#51
Garfinkles Motor Works RCC Contributor Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 535 Rep Power: 17	Very good wow and better double wow . Good skill to you .Looks like no luck is needed.I die grind alum with kerosine or wd40 using any of my bits ,some do clog if the part goes dry .

07-16-2011, 10:38 AM	#52
RX SE7EN Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 183 Rep Power: 15	Well, everything is now at the powdercoater, he's going to do all of the rear arms. I didn't do it on the front and went with paint because I'd heard bad things about aluminum becoming brittle, and thats not what i want suspension arms to be, but they assured me they can do it the right way. Should have everything back in 2 weeks (he's on vacation next week). Then we'll see how well the painted arms in the front hold up once i start driving it.

07-17-2011, 05:51 PM	#53
RX SE7EN Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 183 Rep Power: 15	Brakes are done! Before: After: Front: Rear: The blue is special caliper paint and a slightly different shade than the rest of the suspension blue, but I think it's ok if the Calipers stand out a bit. Also started hacking up the UIM today, will go strait to a 3" pipe with wiggins clamp to connect to the piping that goes to the intercooler.

07-21-2011, 09:59 PM	#55
RX SE7EN Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 183 Rep Power: 15	Finally got around to cleaning the rear wheel wells, here is the aftermath: Soooo much dirt, and yes, those are rocks (they were stuck on the lip behind the rear mudguard).

08-01-2011, 06:35 PM	#56
RX SE7EN Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 183 Rep Power: 15	I've got a small update, since I'm cleaning the underside of the car, I took off the muffler heat shield, and I'm cleaning that entire area and will eventually coat it with truck bed liner. The rear wheel wells, and area above the subframe will get the same treatment. While the subframe is off being powdercoated, I decided to refurbish the heat shield: Before: After Cleaning: After Paint (not sure how the paint will hold up, but it will look cool for at least a little while) Exterior: Interior (reflective haha) My front stoptech braided brake lines finally came in. The rear already has braided SS.

08-04-2011, 11:08 PM	#57
RX SE7EN Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 183 Rep Power: 15	Finally made some more progress. Finished cleaning under the rear of the car, and sprayed it with the first coat of truck bed liner. One more coat tomorrow and I can bolt the subframe up. My buddy came by and I lowered his new porsche. Yes, its the twin turbo V8, chipped and making over 500 hp and torque. (on the mid height setting in this pic) He also has a nice camera, so he took some pics of my car. Front wheel wells, pretty much done: Rear subframe powdercoated with suspension arms (I've installed most of the bushings).

08-15-2011, 02:03 PM	#58
RX SE7EN Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 183 Rep Power: 15	Made some good progress this weekend. The rear is now all clean and sprayed: Diff with new bushings: The subframe and diff are reinstalled. I also relocated the fuel filter. I'm using the stock bracket and filter. I just tapped 2 M8 holes in the rear of the subframe, and ran new hose. Now I just need to get the bracket powder coated.

08-15-2011, 02:04 PM	#59
RX SE7EN Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 183 Rep Power: 15