The Project Pad

I failed again at matching the paint, LY1A just isn't the same color it used to be with the new paint formulation. This paint is very close to what is on the front of the car though.

I brought the gas filler door into the paint shop for them to match the old color.

Almost there!

Strut mounts are in! Full writeup here:
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=39654


I also worked on the plug wire routing that I have been unhappy with since day 1 of this swap.

Added some 4mm posts to the valve cover, drilled and tapped very carefully so I didn't punch through.



Finally nice and clean.



Next project is to fit the adjustable cam gear and re-tune.

Very clean Jim.

Cleaning up nicely Jim, lookin good.

Nice!! Looks like it's ready to dial in out at the Spring Mountain track event. Don't twist axles in the mean time. LOL

Jim wears panties now and says he doesn't launch the car anymore.. He is turning more SoCal by the minute. Like I Told him, I see a bmw in his future.

ShavedQuattro wrote:Jim wears panties now and says he doesn't launch the car anymore.. He is turning more SoCal by the minute. Like I Told him, I see a bmw in his future.

not a Lexus ? <ducking>

Looks great Jim!!! Your strut towers look really really nicely done.

ShavedQuattro wrote:Jim wears panties now and says he doesn't launch the car anymore.. He is turning more SoCal by the minute. Like I Told him, I see a bmw in his future.

I think I will DRIVE this car with it's 4 intact axles to lunch. Don't make me go pre-coffee on you.

Nice Jim , very professional. Hey I don't know if you noticed but I just got an ac/dc tig setup so if you want anything tig'd let me know. I'm already getting good enough to be confident doing whatever needs welded.

Looks as usual, Nice clean install ;D

Grant, we will definitely have to find you something to practice on:)

Got the 235/40-17 R888's mounted on the 9.5" enkies, slightly stretched


Hella flush?

Lol, damned near Hella Flush indeed! Looks awesome Jim. Who says you can't fit wide wheels on a 90?

Am I bringingthe roller for you jimmy?

I should've kept the 80.

Sam

I have pulled these fenders out so far he two halves have separated. Function first, although it looks decent. That reminds me, I need to seal that before I fill my trunk with water again.

Hank, I'll let you know on the roller, I have a pipe here that I actually prefer.

And those are R-comps...street tire in 235 would be waaay stretched on that.

I really like those wheels though. Jimmy, they are 5x114, right? Bolt hole bore is still for M14 stud? Wonder if they could be enlarged to work on 5x112 setup. I know there was a big discussion on this..need to find that.

Anyways, that's gonna rub for sure, but it's ok. Just keep an eye on the tires and make sure there are no sharp edges on any of those fenders or even bumper.

What are your spring rates back there? You run bars too?

Lol. I just asked jimmy the same thing aboutbsprings and bars via txt. He refilled from 114.3 to 112. With the 114.3 being 12mm you don't even need to put inserts in. Very easy to do. Those wheels weigh around 17 lbs peter.

Great - that's what I was hoping. I might have to look for a set...maybe not 9.5" wide though, lol.

They make a 9" wheel 35et that is perfect for coupes

I'll have to look into it, although technically I don't "need" another set. The SSRs are 8.5J and plenty wide for 255s...they are less than 16lbs too.

Springs are 315, all the way around, and large front sway is
In the rear now.

Yep, I need take it for a spin and see how it rubs. I will get out the sledge hammer if I have to

That is my next wheel. 17x9 et35 with 255-40-17s rcomps

yeah, I'm actually getting pretty decent. Stainless is way easier than aluminum but I'm coming around as far as that goes as well. I figure tig is all about patients . You really don't have to move fast so when your learning I think its good to use low heat and learn how the puddle reacts. For sure find me some stuff to stick together that wouldn't be a nightmare if I screwed up and made an ugly weld. I'd like to get good enough to get some side work doing manifolds and intake stuff. It's definitely a more enjoyable process compared to mig. I'm so used to getting everything set up perfect and doing a quick hot bead I need to slow down and realize I can take my time. It's so cool to be able to remelt your puddle if you want. Fun

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