E30 S52 turbo track toy build

[TheJuggernaut]

Are you using some sort of idle control such as spark cut?

Not sure what spark cut idle control is but no, I don't do anything for idle control other than propping the butterfly open.

[bubela]

Is there any progress on this, or do we just powerlift now?

..Yeah, that might be said with jealousy.

[TheJuggernaut]

Is there any progress on this, or do we just powerlift now?

..Yeah, that might be said with jealousy.

Remember when I came to your house and said I would never have sex with you, ever? Well, forget all that.

I didn't want to do an update without the engine having fired but I guess now I have to.

Been worried about fuel spillage with an open vent. There was nothing readily available I could use, so I built this puppy. Been meaning to get some practice with the spool gun. It's ugly but it's watertight. Tank vent goes into the left side, and on the other side is a tip-over ball valve, which will get a breather filter on it.



Oil lines are finally done. Don't have any uptodate pics because it was so frustrating. It was going smoothly, the huge oil cooler just fit. Then I mounted up the wheels and where the oil filter mount cleared the 275s, with the 305s on 10" rims... not so much. Had to cut it off and move it, but same general idea.





Speaking of the wheels, my experience with Fikse has been amazing. They earned a bad rap over the past few years for horrid delivery times but since Kodiak bought them, it's night and day. Plus they're Canadian so I bought domestic! The quality is... just damn, like jewellery





This weekend, I start fitting them... going to cut the stock fenders and make an attempt at making a fender flare. First I'll make a frame out of 3/16" rod, and try to sheet it with metal after. I'm holding my breath that I think my plan will work, but if not, default to foam/fiberglass.





Rough flare design:



I also hope to finish wiring the engine and do the fuel lines, so I can tow it to have the chargepipes and exhaust done... cause then it's time to fire it up.

Speaking of fire, I decided I'm going to try to make it work on E85. Boris sold me. I thought it's just 100 octane. So if I can get ridiculous knock resistance, cooler running, and cheaper than regular price (vs $11/gal for race gas with inferior det resistance), stupid not to...

[milKt]

Getting closer. You've still got a ton of work to do.
Chip away. Just chip away. Your car will be NO joke.

I would so chill out on a badass green leather sofa.

[TheJuggernaut]

Yeah, it's that stage right now where there's a lot of small, uninteresting work to do that COULD be finished in a few weeks but will take months because I've lost interest in it.

[milKt]

Yeah, it's that stage right now where there's a lot of small, uninteresting work to do that COULD be finished in a few weeks but will take months because I've lost interest in it.

I fvckin' hate that.

[wazzu70]

This is my favorite project on the forums here! Corn juice and Fiske just makes it even better!!

[TheJuggernaut]

Thanks dude, much appreciated! Hope I can deliver and make it work soon

[wazzu70]

Thanks dude, much appreciated! Hope I can deliver and make it work soon

No worries on that. A sloth just passed my project like its standing still! Taking forever.

[bubela]

You just need mud flaps.

What are the blue gloves on the left front fender for?..

[MikeE36]

Good luck getting those monsters to fit with the flares. (and I mean that sincerly.) They're a PITA, even in hackjob fiberglass Wheels look great!

-Mike

[Colby Colbs]

Hes making custom flares, wont need too much luck. Now if he was triming an off the shelf item then yeah fvck that! Thoes wheels are wayyy to wide for anything I've seen, store bought wise. Plus 1 for doing it in metal!

I think I hate you Juggernaut, Fikse wheels have been my all time dream wheel. Props to you!!

[MikeE36]

Hes making custom flares, wont need too much luck. Now if he was triming an off the shelf item then yeah fvck that! Thoes wheels are wayyy to wide for anything I've seen, store bought wise. Plus 1 for doing it in metal!

I think I hate you Juggernaut, Fikse wheels have been my all time dream wheel. Props to you!!

I know, I'm just looking at how big those tires are and considering suspension travel. It's difficult to maintain travel, not have rubbing, and have something that large clear. That's all I'm sure he has it under control

-Mike

[TheJuggernaut]

If only my car was progressing as well as my bench

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-L5VpHcZzs[/ame]

Thanks guys! Yeah I tried to find aftermarket flares wide enough but like Colby says, nothing comes close for the rear.

Hes making custom flares, wont need too much luck. Now if he was triming an off the shelf item then yeah fvck that! Thoes wheels are wayyy to wide for anything I've seen, store bought wise. Plus 1 for doing it in metal!

Thanks man, I don't have your fab skills but I think I have a decent strategy to make them look alright. Maybe later when I get the car resprayed I can get a bodyshop to make them look a bit more pro but I hope mine will turn out ok. If not, then I'll go back to foam/fiberglas, but first I have to try this way.

I think I hate you Juggernaut, Fikse wheels have been my all time dream wheel. Props to you!!

Haha yeah, me too, since I saw a set of FM5s on a friend's E34. Always thought they're out of my price range but after looking around and almost being owned by a scammer (forged specialties, turned out to be chinese crap), and then asking Fikse for a quote, I realized that while they're a bit more than CCW, they're actually cheaper than the rest of the custom wheel market.

I know, I'm just looking at how big those tires are and considering suspension travel. It's difficult to maintain travel, not have rubbing, and have something that large clear. That's all I'm sure he has it under control

-Mike

Well first order of business today is to cut the stock fenders and straighten/weld the inner fender so I have the same travel range as stock. Then add the flare so it's again not an open wheel car...

[milKt]

Looks like we know who is gonna pwn Bubela.

"You...know...not."
So classic

[e30polak]

Nice bench!

Epic race car thread is epic!

[BavarianLove]

I like how the only tires you run are hoosiers!

[TheJuggernaut]

I like how the only tires you run are hoosiers!

It's the best grassroots brand. They're very close to the level of grip you'd get from a professional level racing slick but they're not much more expensive than consumer grade R comps. Plus there are a bunch of racing series where you can get season old new, or current slightly used tires (the pro boys with their Pirellis and Michelins take their poop back to the factory).

No worries on that. A sloth just passed my project like its standing still! Taking forever.

Had grandiose plans for today. Got home from the gym, posted the video, took a nap. Woke up, it's 2:30... ok I'll just watch the start of the 24hr Rolex and then go to the garage. Still watching the race Hopefully I'm more inspired tomorrow. It's the perfect weekend too: no football, wife's at work all weekend, nothing else really happening. Pissed away half of it so far.

[BavarianLove]

I am going to give you a little motivation

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPJUmerxd1Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPJUmerxd1Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/ame]

[e30polak]

I am going to give you a little motivation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPJUm...e_gdata_player

Awesome video!

[TheJuggernaut]

You guys are gonna think my brain is broken but I never liked 911s. I respect them as machines and their racing pedigree but I find them as interesting as brown grocery bags.

[BavarianLove]

Alright well here is another e85 in action

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIkB6Zl1wc8&feature=youtube_gdata_player"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIkB6Zl1wc8&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/ame]

[TheJuggernaut]

This was actually a big part of the motivation early on. I hope to make a video of me booking it around mosport with that kind of hustle or better, yelling UNLIMITED POWAAAAAR!

(ffwd to 1:20)

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFjpJpTcErU[/ame]

[milKt]

That Supra looks like it handles horrifically, shuddering and slipping,
but once straightened out, says, "Buh bye."

[darrenforeal]

^ oh dear lord