Lighter = Faster (N/A build thread #2)

[infernosg]

Got what's left of the front wiring harness wrapped up. This is the part that goes into the engine bay along the driver's side.



It's not the prettiest but it holds everything together.

[speedjunkie]

IDK, I think it looks pretty good.

[infernosg]

I'm in the process of moving both cars over to a collector's insurance policy. This necessitates lots of pictures and this one of the engine bay as it stands today is worth sharing.

[project86]

Originally Posted by infernosg

I'm in the process of moving both cars over to a collector's insurance policy. This necessitates lots of pictures and this one of the engine bay as it stands today is worth sharing.

Good Lord thats clean. What intake mani and ITB set up is that? EFI Hardware? I wanna see this car in person... come to Deals Gap.

[infernosg]

Originally Posted by project86

Good Lord thats clean. What intake mani and ITB set up is that? EFI Hardware? I wanna see this car in person... come to Deals Gap.

The intake manifold is custom made by Logan at Defined Autoworks. I gave him the throttle body and am using one of his port configurations so it's nicely matched. The throttle body is a EFI hardware unit. It's the 55 mm IDA setup without the idle adjustment screws. Race Series, I think? I wanted their tapered-bore series with the idle adjustment screws but Logan recommended an inlet size of at least 52 mm. I see now EFI has a billet unit that tapers from 60 mm to 55 mm but it's like $1700!

I want to do DGRR so badly but it's very unlikely this'll be done in time. I'm getting all the wiring done now and assuming everything works I'll still need to setup the display and tune the car before it's driving. Anyone wanna help?

[GySgtFrank]

Originally Posted by infernosg

The intake manifold is custom made by Logan at Defined Autoworks. I gave him the throttle body and am using one of his port configurations so it's nicely matched. The throttle body is a EFI hardware unit. It's the 55 mm IDA setup without the idle adjustment screws. Race Series, I think? I wanted their tapered-bore series with the idle adjustment screws but Logan recommended an inlet size of at least 52 mm. I see now EFI has a billet unit that tapers from 60 mm to 55 mm but it's like $1700!

I want to do DGRR so badly but it's very unlikely this'll be done in time. I'm getting all the wiring done now and assuming everything works I'll still need to setup the display and tune the car before it's driving. Anyone wanna help?

Pshaw! It's just money, ... the wife will just spend it on shoes anyway.

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by infernosg

The intake manifold is custom made by Logan at Defined Autoworks. I gave him the throttle body and am using one of his port configurations so it's nicely matched. The throttle body is a EFI hardware unit. It's the 55 mm IDA setup without the idle adjustment screws. Race Series, I think? I wanted their tapered-bore series with the idle adjustment screws but Logan recommended an inlet size of at least 52 mm. I see now EFI has a billet unit that tapers from 60 mm to 55 mm but it's like $1700!

I want to do DGRR so badly but it's very unlikely this'll be done in time. I'm getting all the wiring done now and assuming everything works I'll still need to setup the display and tune the car before it's driving. Anyone wanna help?

I would like to tune this one and see what it does and how nice it is to drive after all is said and done.

MAP based or Alpha-N?
What ECU?

Originally Posted by Nutsid

Add lightness.

Originally Posted by GySgtFrank

Pshaw! It's just money, ... the wife will just spend it on shoes anyway.

[infernosg]

Been forever since an update. Took a break over the Winter but am now getting back into things. I should have the wiring harness done shortly. Then it's putting everything back together and setting up the display and ECU, which seem like daunting tasks.

Once the harness is assembly and back in I've thought about using the starter to turn the motor over and get some oil circulating around. As long as the ECU is disconnected and I remove the spark plugs is there any harm in doing this?

[Nutsid]

Add lightness.

[Nutsid]

I just wanted to join the conversation so I got updates on the build. adding irrelevant post just secured my email notifications when updated. It is a really great looking build and I love seeing street to race car builds.

[djmtsu]

One of our local guys dyed his grey carpet black successfully. He used a kiddie pool and a shitload of dye. It turned out really good. I'll see if I can get some more info for you.

[infernosg]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

One of our local guys dyed his grey carpet black successfully. He used a kiddie pool and a shitload of dye. It turned out really good. I'll see if I can get some more info for you.

I'm curious what he did to make it work. The biggest difference between what I did and what I've read most online is the length of time the carpet was submerged. I followed the dye instructions of 30-60 minutes (I did one hour) but I've read some people leaving the carpet soaking for as much as a week.

I decided to put more trim in as a test. I don't know, maybe the two-toned look could work...



I wasn't planning on putting the side carpet pieces in but after this I think I'm going to have to. I just need to find something to do with the tops where the speakers used to be. It wouldn't be hard to just make a lid out of something but a big part of me wants to cut the sides down so the rear damping can be adjusted without any trim removal.

[t_g_farrell]

You can use spray paint, some folks have used that as well. Myself, I would see if someone
has a black interior being parted out. Carpet is usually not that expensive when parting
and its pretty easy to ship.

I've seen dyed carpets and you can always tell even on the best jobs.

[infernosg]

Originally Posted by t_g_farrell

You can use spray paint, some folks have used that as well. Myself, I would see if someone
has a black interior being parted out. Carpet is usually not that expensive when parting
and its pretty easy to ship.

I've seen dyed carpets and you can always tell even on the best jobs.

I think the spray is my only option now. I've had some fibers from the carpet sitting in a small jar of bleach for over a day and it's not changed color or disintegrated. If bleach won't affect this stuff no off-the-shelf dye will.

The problem is I have an S4. The only S4's with black interiors are the 10AE versions so interior parts go for big money. The S5 carpet is actually slightly different (narrower) because of the automatic seat belts. Aftermarket is an option but that will run me $200-250 and it'll come with the rubber and jute backing I don't want.

[Pete_89T2]

Originally Posted by infernosg

I think the spray is my only option now. I've had some fibers from the carpet sitting in a small jar of bleach for over a day and it's not changed color or disintegrated. If bleach won't affect this stuff no off-the-shelf dye will.

^I wouldn't be so certain that's the case - chemical reactions that make bleach strip the color out of dyed fabric/synthetic is not necessarily the same as what makes the color take in the dying process itself. You just may need to find the right dye for the material and/or dying process (i.e., more time, heat, etc.)

Originally Posted by infernosg

The problem is I have an S4. The only S4's with black interiors are the 10AE versions so interior parts go for big money. The S5 carpet is actually slightly different (narrower) because of the automatic seat belts. Aftermarket is an option but that will run me $200-250 and it'll come with the rubber and jute backing I don't want.

Didn't know that, too bad the S5 carpet won't fit - black seems pretty common on the S5's. When I got my S5, I wanted to retrofit to the S4 manual seat belts in and ditch the S5 motor-mouse belts, only to find too much of the interior bits were changed between S4/S5, making the job a major PITA. Eventually I got used to them