Track Car!

[Rokkit]

So the track car project took a little longer to begin, but shes underway. We started doing some lower cost projects first... I'll get to the goodies when the economy comes back up a bit, haha.

Check out our blog!

http://buildingasubarutrackcar.blogspot.com/

[Jubert69]

Sweet! I'll be following along :)

[Abington]

Nice! +1 for following the build

[iwanbo]

I'll have to check it out when I get home!

[Dusty B]

Looks good. I'll be following along as well.

[Rokkit]

Register as a follower if you can.. :P I get more google hits :)

[subygirl8330]

nice!

[Rokkit]

Bump, updating it regularly now - gata get her done by MaRch! :)

Feel free to make suggestions or comments. I'm open :)

[adam]

one suggestion would be to spell the March Correctly!!!!:)

[Rokkit]

Thanks, you penis.

[EFI Logics]

Looking good, Mike!

- Pete@EFI

[Rokkit]

Looking good, Mike!

- Pete@EFI

I need to buy a lot of parts....

help! :)

[subydude82]

Nice progress mike!

[EFI Logics]

I dig it. Let us know if you need help with anything.

- Chris

[Rokkit]

Custom solid rear diff support bushings... mmm

http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/laith.jpg

http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/bushinsupport.jpg

http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/xmem.jpg

[subydude82]

Nice fab work!

[Rokkit]

Pulled the t-brace bushings out last night. leg still hurts.

Designed up some solid tbrace bushings - now to cut them.

http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/tbraceout.jpg

http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/t-bracebushing2.jpg

[kawikid20o2]

Nice man! and what did you draw that model in?

[Rokkit]

Nice man! and what did you draw that model in?

It's made in Google's SketchUp. It's pretty cool. Even allows to export to a CNC format so you can do milling from it :)

[kawikid20o2]

It's made in Google's SketchUp. It's pretty cool. Even allows to export to a CNC format so you can do milling from it :)

Wow im impressed, it looks good and can even write .prt, can it view them as well and modify? and how much does it cost?

[Rokkit]

Wow im impressed, it looks good and can even write .prt, can it view them aswell and modify? and how much does it cost?

I'm not 100% sure about viewing .prt files. You can download it for free for personal use.

[kawikid20o2]

nice, im finding a DL for it right now!

[Rokkit]

Ya it's a great program. Takes a little to learn how to use but it's a good alternative to Solid Works if you don't have access or the cash.

[kawikid20o2]

Idk man within 5 min of dling it, ive got a couple of cylinders sketched up and extruded even dimensioned so i think its sweet! will definitely hold me over till my tool design class gets me the student version of Solid Works we are supposed to have. thanks Mike!

[Rokkit]

Idk man within 5 min of dling it, ive got a couple of cylinders sketched up and extruded even dimensioned so i think its sweet! will definitely hold me over till my tool design class gets me the student version of Solid Works we are supposed to have. thanks Mike!

You wanna help me design something more complex? :P

You going for a Mech E degree??

[kawikid20o2]

lol, yea man i was in ME but i switched to manufacturing tech cuz its way easier and close enough for me haha.

[gling]

Custom solid rear diff support bushings... mmm

http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/laith.jpg

http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/bushinsupport.jpg

http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/xmem.jpg

Yummay!

[Rokkit]

Welded up the firewall holes which I won't be using. Tig welding for the win!

Oh and I got my plasma cutter to work... god I love those things...

http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/paintedweld.jpg

[subydude82]

oh plasma cutterz are the shiz! Nice work rokkit!

[Rokkit]

Put together the rear end today - looks hot :)

Added grease fittings on all the poly bushings to easily keep the inside diameters lubed and avoid binding on the track.

Solid bushings matched up perfectly :)

http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/grease.jpg
http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/installed.jpg

[aexion]

Looking good man!!!

You are freaking every where :lol:

[Rokkit]

So had to put the crap back in the car that ill be racing with. Did a lot of hacking and cutting before the cage goes in. Kris came over and helped cut out the doors and do some dissecting of the dash :) The stock dash is pretty darn light when you pull all the crap out of it.

http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/dash.jpg
http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/plasmadoors.jpg

[Rob T]

You gonna flock the dash while it's out?

[Rokkit]

Na I think i'll just leave it stock. If i decide to flock the dash later it's not bad to pull it out again... It only has like 2 bolts holding it on. I could prob remove it in about 10 minutes.. maybe less haha.

[ScrapinSTi]

Flocking is like $30... And takes about an hour to do... but makes a friggin MESS...

[Rokkit]

Flocking is like $30... And takes about an hour to do... but makes a friggin MESS...

I've never done it, but I'd be down for it.

[jut60]

looks good rokkit

[Rokkit]

windows out, finalized - going on the trailer :)

as she sits... quietly... :)

http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/sits.jpg

[Rokkit]

On the trailer and delivered to Drivers Seat Xtras in East Hartford - Sean is a good guy and I'll make sure everyone knows how the work turns out. I have high hopes :) the cage is ganna be sick :)


http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/trailer.jpg
http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/goodhome.jpg

[ScrapinSTi]

Sean does amazing work. You won't be disappointed..

I've never done it, but I'd be down for it.

I bought it from here...
http://www.donjer.com/

Here's how the evo dash looks..
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq103/nperkins_2008/flock4.jpg

I should have done better prep job.. there are some glue bubbles where it has separated from the dash itself over time.. But hey... for $30... And its a racecar... ya know..

[Rokkit]

Looks good Noah - I might have to give you some cash to help me do that. Slowly running out of time haha.
Latest update is I've been walking around the house aimlessly board out of my mind with nothing to work on. Motor is at the machine shop still, waiting on a specialty too for the trans... car is at cage shop... gah

Ah well, at least the new goodies are still rolling in :)

http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/cams.jpg

[ScrapinSTi]

Looks good Noah - I might have to give you some beer or parts to help me do that. Slowly running out of time haha.

Fixed... :) You have a clutch cable or speedo cables for a 97 OBS trans?

[Rokkit]

Ug, i don't have anything that old - all the clutch parts I have are hydrolic and the speedo stuff is electronic...

I do have a shit ton of extra stuff though.

[ScrapinSTi]

you buy the flocking stuff and the beer and let me know when you wanna do it and ill come over and help..

As a matter of fact... let me check what i have.. I know I saw the cardboard application tube in my shed, and I think i have some flocking, and possibly a whole can of the glue left... So all you would need to do it is fibers...

I ordered this..
http://www.donjer.com/images/enkit.jpg

Let me check my shed tonight to see what I have left so you dont have to order stuff you dont need...

[Rokkit]

you buy the flocking stuff and the beer and let me know when you wanna do it and ill come over and help..

As a matter of fact... let me check what i have.. I know I saw the cardboard application tube in my shed, and I think i have some flocking, and possibly a whole can of the glue left... So all you would need to do it is fibers...

I ordered this..
http://www.donjer.com/images/enkit.jpg

Let me check my shed tonight to see what I have left so you dont have to order stuff you dont need...

Thanks - This should be interesting, haha.

[kawikid20o2]

nice dude, when will that cage be done?

[Rokkit]

nice dude, when will that cage be done?

I'm hoping within the week - I'll go see Sean tonight and gauge his progress then.

[kawikid20o2]

nice dude, yo did you get booted from aim?

[Rokkit]

Yeah, im on now but the servers are being funky...

[ScrapinSTi]

Thanks - This should be interesting, haha.

Either A. we need to do it outside, or B. you better have some big drop cloths/sheets/tarps to surround the area... the extra fibers are reusable (I laid down plastic sheets so i could regather it all).. But I did it outside on my back patio, and the rally car was 30ft away, and some fibers got blown onto it lol.

Its sooo worth it for the end result.. So nice.. so easy to clean.. and most importantly... no glare...

[Rokkit]

Either A. we need to do it outside, or B. you better have some big drop cloths/sheets/tarps to surround the area... the extra fibers are reusable (I laid down plastic sheets so i could regather it all).. But I did it outside on my back patio, and the rally car was 30ft away, and some fibers got blown onto it lol.

Its sooo worth it for the end result.. So nice.. so easy to clean.. and most importantly... no glare...

I'm down. RS should be back in my garage in about a week or so.

Mike

[Alpine.$tar^]

Nice set-up you have. Must be nice to just turn up a set of bushings.

[Rokkit]

Nice set-up you have. Must be nice to just turn up a set of bushings.

Ya it's helpful to make parts and stuff. Wish I could get access to a CNC machine :)

[Stax]

you dont happen to have a pass side window switch you wanna get rid of do you?

[Rokkit]

you dont happen to have a pass side window switch you wanna get rid of do you?

actually I may.

[ScrapinSTi]

crap... forgot to check last night..

[Rokkit]

Swung by DSX/Subimods to check in on Sean. Cage is starting to come together. He has the plates mounted and tacked in - bending the main hoop when I left.

http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/wide.jpg
http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/boxed.jpg

[subydude82]

Sweetness!! Can't wait to see the finished product!

[Rokkit]

So really I can't catch a break lately - Went to try to fix the transfer gear bearing on the center diff (originally thought it was the rear bearings making a noise) Well, tried. Failed lol

My center has a heat fracture in the casing and the "free" transmission I picked up from a friend is totally obliterated lol. At least the bad bearing from my trans was still in one piece lol.

Anyone know where I can pick up a center diff or transfer case for an RS? <sad panda>

http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/tcase.jpg
http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/centerdiff.jpg
http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/brokenbearing.jpg

[ScrapinSTi]

pwn3d...

Good news is.. Checked the shed yesterday... I have about 1 1/2 cans of the flock glue, 1/2 a bag of fibers, and my applicator...

Just order a bag or two.. One bag SHOULD be enough if all you are doing is the dash.. But you never know if you might want to do more (Door Panels or anything like that)..
http://www.donjer.com/order.htm#Rayon

[Rokkit]

Should i go with the 8oz in black Rayon?

[ScrapinSTi]

I'm pretty sure what i have is rayon, not nylon... So yeah... And 8oz should be plenty..

[Rokkit]

Ordered.

I'm guessing it should be here around this time next week.

[Alpine.$tar^]

Flocked dash should be nice. It's to bad I just junked a RS trans, but I guess it wouldn't have helped you anyways it had a noisy center diff.

[ScrapinSTi]

let me know.. i work in norwich around the corner from Holmgren Subaru, so i'm not far from you..

[Rokkit]

Flocked dash should be nice. It's to bad I just junked a RS trans, but I guess it wouldn't have helped you anyways it had a noisy center diff.

Noisy is fine, usually just the bearings...

Damn it ;P

[Rokkit]

Found a center - DSG up in Mass has one hanging around he's gonna help me out with.

Running outa room to put sticker on my car lol

[subydude82]

Nice find Mike!

[Alpine.$tar^]

glad to hear :toast:

[abnormal]

Nice work Mike! Finally got on from the home 'puter...:rocker:

[Rokkit]

Update - Cage is coming along well. Sean fit up the entire rear and is making headway on the a-pillar bars and such.

Center diff was re-installed, looks and feels pretty good. made sure to clean out the metal out of the other bearings in the housing, lol.

http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/cage1.jpg
http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/cage2.jpg
http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/xferfixed.jpg

[subydude82]

Cage looks great!

[Rokkit]

Cage looks great!

Ya it's getting there.

[Rokkit]

Finally got the motor back from the machine shop - Settled for some ACL (normal) bearings vs. the Race Bearings just because they were not very accessible. I didn't want to wait another 6 weeks to hopefully "come across" some race bearings that were .010 undersized.

http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/parts.jpg

[subydude82]

Saw the car yesterday down at DSX. Cage looks really good!

[EFI Logics]

Roughly how much longer does Sean have on the cage? Any updated pictures?

- Pete@EFI

[Rokkit]

Roughly how much longer does Sean have on the cage? Any updated pictures?

- Pete@EFI

I'm hoping about a week. I'll get some updated pics tonight.

[Rokkit]

Final transmission work was finished up last night. Went together fairly easy considering the destruction of some of the bearings. A lot of the time was cleaning and re-lubing. Glad I did because you'll see the goop lining the inside of the pinion shaft, haha.

Swapped 5th gear for a shorter ratio for the track.

http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/goop.jpg
http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/transparts.jpg
http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/together.jpg

[Rokkit]

Cage is going well - Sean kicked out the door bar to give me some more room inside the car and tacked most of the cage. (Minus a few door bars just for accessibility reasons). It's coming along great and I can't wait to see it all done.

http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/cage4.jpg

http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/cage5.jpg

http://www.highpowergraphics.com/rokkit/cage6.jpg

[ScrapinSTi]

Sean really is amazing (And a slightly crazy) motherfucker isn't he... :D

[Rokkit]

Sean really is amazing (And a slightly crazy) motherfucker isn't he... :D

Ya I like him though - He's Real

[subydude82]

Wow you should have plenty of room! :)

[Rokkit]

Wow you should have plenty of room! :)

Not sure about "plenty" but I'll have a good amount haha, I've driven a lot of cars where there's not even enough room to move your elbows away from your side - so this should be amazing lol

[Abington]

Looking great! Can't wait to see it when its done, cages rock!!

[EFI Logics]

Looking good! Also in for completed pics!

- Pete@EFI

[Rokkit]

Cage is finished! (well, minus the seat bracket and window net) It's pretty exciting getting her back in the garage. Been a bit since my last update but it should be worth it :P

I'll be updating a few more things over the week. Should be rebuilding the motor on Tuesday :)

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[kawikid20o2]

nice alternator;)

saw the car today, cage looks great!

[Rokkit]

nice alternator;)

It's the alternator relocation mod :P

[ScrapinSTi]

bling bling... When should you have the car back?

[Rokkit]

bling bling... When should you have the car back?

It's in my garage as we speak (type?)

[Rokkit]

Had some paint work done on the odd colored door, fender, and mirror. Had to replace these pieces when I finished up the body work.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_l3xbBnDfTho/S5RBjDKkAXI/AAAAAAAAATs/7-dqJl75foA/s576/2010-02-26%2020.05.57.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_l3xbBnDfTho/S5RA5EpaaJI/AAAAAAAAAS0/DzlO0oZZcqo/s800/2010-03-07%2019.02.03.jpg

[EFI Logics]

I'll have to check this thing out at some point, it's coming together!

- Pete@EFI

[subydude82]

Very nice! Cage looks awesome!

[ScrapinSTi]

cool.... I might have a free night this week to swing up and do some flocking...

[Rokkit]

cool.... I might have a free night this week to swing up and do some flocking...

Cool, tonight and Tomorrow are pretty screwed, but Wednesday - Friday are pretty open. I mean I'm going to be throwing the motor/trans in and doing some final tq specs/etc. but I can switch gears.

Just let me know what you're thinking.

[ScrapinSTi]

prob wed-thurs most likely... but i'll let you know.. I'm in 240sx mode right now.. Got 3 to work on...

[Rokkit]

So I started putting the motor back together. Coming out really nice. No real hick-ups so far (knock on wood). Here are some pics:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_l3xbBnDfTho/S5eVzWCqfaI/AAAAAAAAAV0/deHm0i2V4gc/s800/2010-03-09%2015.04.32.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_l3xbBnDfTho/S5eVwaDzlpI/AAAAAAAAAVw/avQEwqAO9_k/s800/2010-03-09%2015.38.56.jpg

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[ScrapinSTi]

no JDM pink paint for the block? :(

[Rokkit]

no JDM pink paint for the block? :(

lol no wai!

[kawikid20o2]

nice! love the duct tape intake mani gaskets bro!

[Rokkit]

nice! love the duct tape intake mani gaskets bro!

all the cool kids are using duct tape for intake manifold gaskets :P

[kawikid20o2]

definitly makes a nice bond to the head, ill give ya that lol

[Alpine.$tar^]

That cage came out really nice.

[Rokkit]

That cage came out really nice.

Thanks :)

So last night I worked a bit more on the motor, throwing the front timing belt crap on along with the oil pan - 08 STI oil pump with 08 STI oil pickup.. woot. Cams are out and I need to get some more assembly lube to put them back together.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_l3xbBnDfTho/S5jqx_bwjUI/AAAAAAAAAW8/fNX96btm1q4/s640/2010-03-10%2016.48.28.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_l3xbBnDfTho/S5jqv-Xw3fI/AAAAAAAAAW0/D5p3og79pBU/s640/2010-03-10%2021.14.00.jpg

[subydude82]

Nice work Mike! Motor went together pretty quick.

[Rokkit]

ya surprisingly the majority of the work was done in a few hours. Now i'm just held up by stupid broken bolts/rounded heads from previous owner :P

[jut60]

+1 on nice cage

[Rokkit]

Thanks for the props. - I'm waiting on some gallery plug adapters to get sensors in for my gauges before I put the intake manifold back on. It's just a little easier than trying to fight stuff in the way, hah.

[ScrapinSTi]

sorry i didnt have a chance to get over there this week. I'd say next week, but i'm in vegas. Maybe the week after next? Mon-Tues i'm in GA for work, but i might have thurs night free (If I don't go over to Abingtons to finish lettering the rally car for him)

[Rokkit]

sorry i didnt have a chance to get over there this week. I'd say next week, but i'm in vegas. Maybe the week after next? Mon-Tues i'm in GA for work, but i might have thurs night free (If I don't go over to Abingtons to finish lettering the rally car for him)

whatever works - I need to get 90% of the mechanical shit done this weekend. hopefully I can get this cam gear off, swap the cams and god willing subimods has my parts. Then I just need to wait for my quickener which should be here on the 29th

[Dusty B]

Some nice updates Mike. Hopefully everything falls into place so you can get what you need to get done, done.

[subydude82]

^ What he said.

[Rokkit]

The majority of the hold up is just dumb stuff like just allocating the time needed to throw parts together.

Ill get her rocken soon

[ScrapinSTi]

whatever works - I need to get 90% of the mechanical shit done this weekend. hopefully I can get this cam gear off, swap the cams and god willing subimods has my parts. Then I just need to wait for my quickener which should be here on the 29th

Are you getting a universal quickener? If so, let me know how it works out. We are thinking about one for the rally car, but i'm a little concerned about the whole universal one cut & weld thing..

[Abington]

Are you getting a universal quickener? If so, let me know how it works out. We are thinking about one for the rally car, but i'm a little concerned about the whole universal one cut & weld thing..

+ 1 on the quickener, interested to see how it turns out.

[Rokkit]

http://www.landefabrication.com/steering.html

I don't know about "universal" but L+E did a bunch of rally/track cars in the past. I opted to have someone else do the cut/weld stuff on critical steering components :) He's adding the GD style splines to it as well to support the US WRX/STI racks.

[Abington]

Can't beat the price on that, probably one of the better places to sink $$! Thanks for the link

[Rokkit]

Can't beat the price on that, probably one of the better places to sink $$! Thanks for the link

Not a problem - From what i've been told it's an invaluable mod when racing. From my personal experience driving a bunch of open wheel cars with 3/4 turn lock to lock - I love quick racks lol.

The nature of the quickener will increase the amount of effort required to turn the wheel by roughly 15-20% but that's just the nature of the beast.

[ScrapinSTi]

not a bad price.. but unfortunately, nobody makes one for the evo..

Warren & Justin did theirs themselves in their rallycross car... But thats a rallycross car... Less likely to crash...

[Rokkit]

not a bad price.. but unfortunately, nobody makes one for the evo..

Warren & Justin did theirs themselves in their rallycross car... But thats a rallycross car... Less likely to crash...

PM me your email and I'll send Larry from L+E a message. Maybe he can make something work for you - hell, maybe he can give you a break in price because you can add another item to his list of stuff to sell.

I'll CC you on it.

[Rokkit]

FedEx Lady Came! Woot - My RaceComp Engineering KW Variant 3's!

Also finished buttoning up the motor - for the most part... Still waiting on a few parts from Subaru.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_l3xbBnDfTho/S5xl0tgXZ4I/AAAAAAAAAXw/3ZJzzGIeIrI/s800/2010-03-13%2019.13.31.jpg

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[subydude82]

Oh those are nice! :)

[Alpine.$tar^]

mmm coilovers :nw:

[Rokkit]

So still waiting on Subaru parts so I decided to mount my rear sway bar and get the front suspension all squared away. Torqued everything down and swapped out the RS steering rack for the WRX one. Also threw the STI power steering pump on the RS motor. Fenders are back on and awaiting rolling... other than that it was a slow... rainy weekend.

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[kawikid20o2]

oh man you didnt lube up that back journal dun dun dunnnn

[Rokkit]

oh man you didnt lube up that back journal dun dun dunnnn

Oh snap this shits ganna JASPLODE

[aexion]

Oh snap this shits ganna JASPLODE

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

[Rokkit]

So assembled the suspension last night - looks sexy. Also threw on the front bumper with my JDM bumper beam. Was kinda a short night last night - I was tired lol.

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[Rokkit]

Got some more done - power washed the engine bay... looks pretty good. rolled/flared the fenders (which sucked because there's some body rot which lead to paint chipping... no matter how much I heated the paint. and put the intake and other crap back on the motor...

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[kawikid20o2]

Wow you pulled a good amount on that fender! will it fit?

[Rokkit]

Yeah, it will fit :P

remember I'm running a lot of camber too so it should work.

[kawikid20o2]

oh right it'll love it , btw your camera makes that pic of the engine look more like a rendering than a photo lol

[Rokkit]

Meh I turned the quality down because i've been uploading pictures directly from my phone... i lost my damn USB cable lol

[Rokkit]

Last night I threw the motor in at last. Next step is getting it to run :) Thanks to Doug for the help. (Oh and Jamie for finding the damn crank sensor lol)

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[Rokkit]

Last night I did some paint work... Started to put the engine controls and crap back in and then I realized - "Hi stupid, You don't have a steering column!". Hot wiring was an alternative, but I don't wanna have some sketchy wiring system on it's virgin startup...

Painted the floor under the peddle box and then the window frames on the rears - I hope this will give the exterior a neat look when I screw in the Lexan.

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[Rokkit]

Back from Houston - Damn work and cause of delays...

Shots of some work I did yesterday - Have to patch up the holes in the floor and paint!

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[abnormal]

Nice work Mike, mov'in along nicely! :bob:

[Rokkit]

Did some more paint work... god it takes so long... I don't have the patients to do it but I did it non the less. Flat black everywhere, but it's only primer. I think I'll get some help from my auto body friend once it's drivable.

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[Rokkit]

Last night I had Sean over to finish up the window net/brackets. Also installed the roll center kit from Whiteline - with the full weight of the car over the front end - the a-arms are sitting a bit higher than level. This Roll Center kit should drop them down a bit. Also Sean cut up a nice plate for the sunroof - aluminum.

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[Rokkit]

Last night I started working on the Lexan windows. It's a bit more work than I expected mostly because I only have a pair of metal shears to cut the stuff. Luckily, it's only 1/16" thick so it's not too bad. I used a cardboard template of the glass window to start my cutting. I added about 1/4" to the outside of the template for some wiggle room, but found I didn't need it in the end. It was extra cutting, but adding material is always the hard part when you cut something too short haha. The fitment is ok, nothing spectacular, but I think it will look ok when I put the trim back in and seal it down. I fastened it with some self tapping, hex head screws which I popped right into the metal window frame in the body. 1 down - 4 to go.

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[Abington]

I'll be interested to check out the lexan, esp. the rear window. I was thinking of going that route, but I was worried about getting it to fit the rear properly.

[Rokkit]

I'll be interested to check out the lexan, esp. the rear window. I was thinking of going that route, but I was worried about getting it to fit the rear properly.

Come on Dan... You of all people can make this work lol.

I just removed the rear window (without breaking it), put it up on saw horses and laid cardboard over it. Traced out the outline of the window, cut cardboard, placed it on the lexan and traced/cut.

I needed to trim a bit here and there, but the fit is nice, sits exactly where the stock window sits. add a fastener every 2 inches and bam. heh

[Abington]

I did this for a 911 at the shop once and was concerned about the way the center of the lexan had a tendency to droop, so we made some stiffeners out of Al to keep it 'flexed up' so to speak. I was wondering if your lexan was going to have the same sag issue? The 911 rear window is a bit flatter than a GC I think, so it might not be an issue. Here's the 911

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btw, you're car looks fuckin' bad ass!

[Rokkit]

I did this for a 911 at the shop once and was concerned about the way the center of the lexan had a tendency to droop, so we made some stiffeners out of Al to keep it 'flexed up' so to speak. I was wondering if your lexan was going to have the same sag issue? The 911 rear window is a bit flatter than a GC I think, so it might not be an issue. Here's the 911

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btw, you're car looks fuckin' bad ass!

It does flex, I actually picked up 2 1/2" aluminum strips for the reason of keeping it from falling down, but the shape of the rear window actually doesn't let it fall in, which is cool.

If i was doing the front window that would be a different story but that will be glass.

Thanks for the badass comment :) I hope it will drive well too :)

[ScrapinSTi]

Front window has to be glass Dan... DOT rules. ;)

And if it were me, i'd actually do an old school shelby trick... On the old mustang fastbacks, they actually took the rear windows, and slanted them, so that air could actually flow out of the back of the car, and improved the aerodynamics since the windows were opened all the time allowing air in...

[Abington]

Yup, I know that, however, rear and sides can be lexan as long as it is equivalent thickness of original glass. We might do quarters and rear, but leave doors glass so's we can bust they out when we go into a lake

Front window has to be glass Dan... DOT rules. ;)

And if it were me, i'd actually do an old school shelby trick... On the old mustang fastbacks, they actually took the rear windows, and slanted them, so that air could actually flow out of the back of the car, and improved the aerodynamics since the windows were opened all the time allowing air in...

[Rokkit]

Front window has to be glass Dan... DOT rules. ;)

And if it were me, i'd actually do an old school shelby trick... On the old mustang fastbacks, they actually took the rear windows, and slanted them, so that air could actually flow out of the back of the car, and improved the aerodynamics since the windows were opened all the time allowing air in...

I would assume open front windows would create an high pressure zone in the cockpit eventually leading to a "pocket" of air that outside air would flow around... If you opened up the back and let it flow though wouldn't it cause some turbulence issues and additional drag?

Where's the fucking aerospace engineer when you need one...

[Rokkit]

The next logical step to installing the rear window is the sides. Let me just say - the rear window was a pain in the arse compared to the sides. So much easier to cut, fit, and install. Also received my steering column - before I installed it I did a final paint and prep on the floor and on the dash beam just to make sure that I wasn't going to hate my life later.

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[Rokkit]

Got the quickener back and installed. It did require a bit more "modifying" and tweaking than I would of expected for spending 500$, but whatever - it's in and it's working. The only hesitance I have is the brake pedal hits the planetary gear housing. That being said, the brake system is not bled which will dramatically impact how far/close to the floor the pedal goes. Larry from L&E Fabrication said it is normal and I won't have any problems. I hope he's right.

Added another lexan window and modifying headers to clear turbo x-member for startup.

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[Rokkit]

Ug - Long weekend wasn't long enough.

Highlights: Motor Runs!, Car Moves, Seat Brackets Done, Hood Pins, Allignment @ EFI.

Bad part is - 1) Maxing out rear RS axles - throwing some WRXs in 2) Broke a rear hard brake line that ON TOP of the rear cross member - son of a b...

Link here for more detail - typed out a lot already, haha.

Blog Entry - 8 Hours of Sleep in 3 Days (http://buildingasubarutrackcar.blogspot.com/2010/04/8-hours-of-sleep-in-3-days.html)

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[kawikid20o2]

Wow man, you didnt let that header issue hold you back at all! It was really off by a good amount! The car looks great, awesome work! lemme know if you need a hand with anything else this week, ill be around!

~J

[Rokkit]

A little welding never stood in my way before :P

Last night I was focused on getting the suspension modified. When I was at EFI there were a few clearance issues we ran into on the alignment rack so Jack swung by and helped me modify a few things. I re-drilled the strut towers to mount the camber plates so they don't have any caster adjustment and removed the helper springs in the rear to gain more clearance on the inside of the wheel. shortened up the lateral links and a few other things. Then I made myself a sick ABS plastic dash cover to mount my gauges to :)

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[ScrapinSTi]

Lookin good... I need to get my ass over there one night and make the dash all pretty...

[EFI Logics]

Picture time...

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- Pete@EFI

[Rokkit]

Note to self - "When raising the rear sub frame up - check to make sure things aren't going to be crushed due to lack of room!" - Last night I fixed up the brake line that broke. I had to drop the rear sub frame and remove the passenger side straps off the gas tank just to replace this hard line. The issue was when I raised the sub frame up 1/4 inch or so, I neglected to see there was a brake line run in a very tight area between the frame and sub frame. I ran a new line (with the help from Doug - he loves coming over and removing/installing sub frames) and put everything back where it was.

After everything was bolted back up I figured, what the hell it's 1am anyway, why not install the rear Lexan window. Done and done... Now I need to figure out how to attach the stock trim pieces...

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[Not All There]

great buildup, cant wait to see it be used

[jut60]

coming along nicely rokkit

[Rokkit]

coming along nicely rokkit

Thanks.

So I'm down to the short list - tied up a lot of loose ends last night. Jack came over again and helped dial in the alignment now that the suspension bits are properly adjusted and modified. WRX axles were added to the rear (I was maxing out the RS axles). I laid out the harnesses to map out where I want to run them and reassembled the steering column electronics (headlights and wipers). I cleaned up the engine bay adding the timing belt cover and fabricating up a bracket to hold the power steering reservoir. Now I have to buy a few more minor things (trunk gasket, rear view mirror, bulbs for the brake lights, etc.)


Oh and you have to have a race dog :P

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[Abington]

Thanks.

Oh and you have to have a race dog :P

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That's for sure!

My guy started with a stock L seat....(note the clump of white fur from my other dog in Ronin's mouth)

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but he wanted something a little more sporty....

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[Rokkit]

haha Damn dogs :)

[ScrapinSTi]

And when the seat isn't in the car... Rally dog is still ready to go...
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[Rokkit]

And when the seat isn't in the car... Rally dog is still ready to go...
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LASER EYE DOG - ATTACCCKKKK

[subydude82]

that is awesome! does the dog use a harness too?

[ScrapinSTi]

no, but somewhere i have a pic of him with the intercom headset on.. :)

[Alpine.$tar^]

Nice progress on the car looks like you'll be racing in no time :D

[Rokkit]

Nice progress on the car looks like you'll be racing in no time :D

First shake down run will be an auto-x with NER SCCA on Sunday... I'm just going to have to figure out how to get it on the trailer lol

[ScrapinSTi]

Did you do that thing where you built something to big for its container and then needed to find a way to make the container bigger? lol...

I did that once.. I built a quad in my shed piece by piece... When i was done, it was too big to fit through the door, so i framed a bigger doorway in the back of it... :)

[Rokkit]

Did you do that thing where you built something to big for its container and then needed to find a way to make the container bigger? lol...

I did that once.. I built a quad in my shed piece by piece... When i was done, it was too big to fit through the door, so i framed a bigger doorway in the back of it... :)

Haha nope but it's way too low to make up the ramp and on the trailer - I'm going to have to do some work with 2x4's to make longer, less steep ramps

[Alpine.$tar^]

just buy a 2x8 and cut it to use as ramps. They should be stiff enough to support the car.

[ScrapinSTi]

Yeah... use 2x8 or 2x10, not 2x4... 2x4 will snap.... And Home Depot & Lowes sells ramp kits that have nice rubber stoppers at one end to hit the ground, and a pinnable metal bracket at the top to pin to your trailer/tailgate.

[Rokkit]

Last night I just spent some time working on my short list of "things left to do". I fastened the fuel and brake lines to the chassis and pulled them away from the driver/passenger's legs. On the fuel side I separated the main high pressure line from the return/vent lines just for the heck of it. Figured it would reduce any wear/breaks. I then moved to securing the interior wiring harness. Wrapped a a lot of the exposed parts in electrical tape and fastened it to the chassis. I also modified the seat bracket for the drivers seat to move it a bit closer to the pedals and bought some grade 8 hardware. Fixed the trim and I picked up my newly painted hood elements and fog covers.

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[Rokkit]

Last night I just spent some time working on my short list of "things left to do". I fastened the fuel and brake lines to the chassis and pulled them away from the driver/passenger's legs. On the fuel side I separated the main high pressure line from the return/vent lines just for the heck of it. Figured it would reduce any wear/breaks. I then moved to securing the interior wiring harness. Wrapped a a lot of the exposed parts in electrical tape and fastened it to the chassis. I also modified the seat bracket for the drivers seat to move it a bit closer to the pedals and bought some grade 8 hardware. Fixed the trim and I picked up my newly painted hood elements and fog covers.

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[EFI Logics]

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Now you really need to wash the car...

- Pete@EFI

[Rokkit]

Ya it's really noticeable haha.

[agentjames]

Now you really need to wash the car...

- Pete@EFI

If you look at the hood the right way, it kind of looks like a sad face! :lmao:

[Rokkit]

If you look at the hood the right way, it kind of looks like a sad face! :lmao:

haha you're right it does lol.

Raced her yesterday and all I can say is WOW. I've never had a Subaru handle this well. it's a TQ monster off the line, rotates on a time, Turns in like mad. I had multiple people tell me "I cant believe this thing is on street tires - it's so grippy!". I do want to dial back the rear sway a little because it was so rotation friendly. I'll have to be careful on the track haha.

Now I prep for NJMP :)

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[subydude82]

Awesome work Mike! Car came out great. :)

[Abington]

Glad to hear that the car is well sorted!

[Alpine.$tar^]

Congrats on finishing it up. Sounds like you will have alot of fun in the upcoming race season.

[Rokkit]

Thanks - let's just hope I don't back her into the wall this season :)

[kawikid20o2]

dope sick

[Rokkit]

dope sick

BTW,

Transmission works :)

[kawikid20o2]

nice!, i split that OBS gear box and all the damage was in the center, the gears are fine lol. When are we doin my tranny!?! im all set!

[Rokkit]

Well if this weekend at njmp goes well, I have to help my friend with a clutch and then we can attempt the trans. No worries

[aexion]

Good to see its finaly finished dude!!!

I bet that thing is hella fun!

[abnormal]

Nice job Mike, looks great! :rocker:

[kawikid20o2]

Well if this weekend at njmp goes well, I have to help my friend with a clutch and then we can attempt the trans. No worries

niiice! cant wait!

[Rokkit]

niiice! cant wait!
Well njmp isn't going to happen... no cancalations. Ah well.

[kawikid20o2]

Oh bc the rain?

[Rokkit]

No because I was on the waiting list.... and no one cancled out

[Rokkit]

My D-Ring kit came (for the Hans) and my wide, 17" rear view mirror. I've used these mirrors before on my endurance car and they are awesome. You almost don't even need side mirrors as they let you see almost 2 lanes to the left and right. New Jersey Motorsports Park isn't going to work out - I was on the waiting list and no one canceled (despite the impending rain...) Oh well - Next event will be an Auto-X next weekend then on to Monticello in NY first week of May.

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[ScrapinSTi]

Do you already have your HANS device? If so, wanna loan/rent it to me when I do my first rally so I can try it out before I buy one? trying to decide between hans or R3 Hybrid.. :D

EDIT: mmmm... cream cheese...

[Rokkit]

Do you already have your HANS device? If so, wanna loan/rent it to me when I do my first rally so I can try it out before I buy one? trying to decide between hans or R3 Hybrid.. :D


I may be picking one up today actually. Been waiting on the guy who im buying it from to bring it to work.. bah...

I put in the lexan side windows (for keeping water out of the car during travel) and did some tidying up of interior wiring and such. I think I need to call STRI Gauges and ask them why my oil pressure sensor just mysteriously stopped working... grrr.

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[topend]

Nice track beast, GL this season! :drive:

[Rokkit]

Finally found some pictures from the SCCA Auto-X on the 11th. These aren't the best and I'm working on getting some video, but they work. Interestingly enough they do show the full body roll on both images as I'm hard into a corner - virtually none haha. I've been thinking about coming down in the rear about another 1/2 inch, but I'll 1) need to wait until RaceComp sends me my new springs and 2) see the other side of the body roll (fully compressed) to see if I'm too close to the fenders.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_l3xbBnDfTho/S8xNgNsNOcI/AAAAAAAAArg/FB-bxd0bhLc/s800/4527020025_f9bdd5fcdb_b.jpg

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[Rokkit]

Installed my roll bar padding last night - Came out pretty well although I was caught off guard by paying double what I expected. I got the pretty nice padding (was expecting the cheapy stuff at 12$/section - this stuff was like 40 lol)

Anyway, used a hole saw to notch out the padding where it overlapped intersecting bars and then started with the longest pieces first. I think it came out pretty nice.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_l3xbBnDfTho/S87oriW7RXI/AAAAAAAAAr8/W19oYWFvvLM/s800/2010-04-20%2020.53.04.jpg

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[abnormal]

Wow, that really is very little body roll, all 4 are well planted.

Roll bar padding looks nice, is that a rubber type material? - the less $ stuff is prolly just pipe insulation :)

[Rokkit]

Wow, that really is very little body roll, all 4 are well planted.

Roll bar padding looks nice, is that a rubber type material? - the less $ stuff is prolly just pipe insulation :)

Ya it's a high density rubber composite.

No, the cheaper stuff is SFI certified roll bar padding - This stuff just has the same effect but is a lot thinner - and more costly... ug.

Pipe isolation is not permitted. heh.

[Abington]

I have the same stuff in the rally car, it is expensive!! I'm thinking of putting some softer other stuff over the FIA stuff, it would suck to hit my head on the FIA stuff while in transit (no helmet).

[Rokkit]

I have the same stuff in the rally car, it is expensive!! I'm thinking of putting some softer other stuff over the FIA stuff, it would suck to hit my head on the FIA stuff while in transit (no helmet).

Yeah I've always been very anal about cages in street cars. I've always felt if it has one, you should be wearing a helmet.

I'm just a little crazy about safety.

[Abington]

Yeah I've always been very anal about cages in street cars. I've always felt if it has one, you should be wearing a helmet.

I'm just a little crazy about safety.

I agree with that. Ever felt the padding over a Jeep cage? Scary! Also, when you take a car apart like you did on yours, you realize how little material there is between the a-pillar and your head, a bit of plastic, but that's about it!

Here's the dual density stuff "soft" that I was talking about.

http://targamiata.com/images_lrg/IMG_8039.jpg

[Rokkit]

I agree with that. Ever felt the padding over a Jeep cage? Scary! Also, when you take a car apart like you did on yours, you realize how little material there is between the a-pillar and your head, a bit of plastic, but that's about it!

Yeah I'm still waiting for the helmet law to co-exist with the seat belt one :P

Mike

[abnormal]

Nice cutaway, thanks for the info guys.

+1 on the wrangler (no) padding, how'd they get away with that? :confused:

[ScrapinSTi]

The padding law is a distance from driver type of thing. In a wrangler they dont need the padding since everything is so far away from the drivers head. They put that factory stuff on there for the dumbasses that bump their heads when the tops are off.

Thats the same stuff we used in our rally car too... I've got to paint the cage and put it all back in sometime soon lol.

[Rokkit]

Threw on some yellow overlays on the headlights - Trying to serve a duel purpose here... 1) Let people know I'm behind them in the rain and 2) "Tape Your Headlights" is already done!

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[kawikid20o2]

Looks great meng! have you ran it in any more events since that first one?

[Rokkit]

Looks great meng! have you ran it in any more events since that first one?

Ya ran it at another local auto-x just to try and work out the kinks. Found out my clutch is a little odd ball. Fades when it heats up so I'm going to replace the slave and line.

Last night I finally replaced the stock exhaust - built a nice 2.5" mid section (mated with the aftermarket axle back I had on the car just for noise restriction reasons). welds won't win awards, (Kris took his TIG back, bahh) but whatever :)

and yes... for some reason my dog decided to try to clean my exhaust... sigh lol.

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[Rokkit]

Finally found a tow vehicle that suits my fancy. Got a 97 Ford F250 Diesel! She should do well once I work out the electrical kinks and patch up a little rust.

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[Abington]

Diesel's rock, that is what we're gonna run for our tow vehicle if I can't borrow my bro's x5. Those Fords are pretty bullet proof, only know weakness that I remember is the brake lines rust out sometimes.

Good Score!!

[Rokkit]

Diesel's rock, that is what we're gonna run for our tow vehicle if I can't borrow my bro's x5. Those Fords are pretty bullet proof, only know weakness that I remember is the brake lines rust out sometimes.

Good Score!!

Ya judging by the color of the brake fluid I'm debating on pulling the bed off and running all new ones and bleeding the system. The previous owner didn't even have the ebrake assembly hooked up so that might be a smart idea. Anyone wanna come work on a truck? lawl

[ScrapinSTi]

nice buy!

Can i borrow it? lol (get used to hearing that.. you own a truck now)

[Rokkit]

Can i borrow it? lol (

I dont see your ass over here helping me pull the bed off and fixing the wiring issues do I? :P

what's my incentive to let you use it :P

[kawikid20o2]

Aw naw woopity doo!!! Big ole turbo diesel!!!

[ScrapinSTi]

I dont see your ass over here helping me pull the bed off and fixing the wiring issues do I? :P

what's my incentive to let you use it :P

ummm... towing an evo to rally races in order to observe us race while you drink beer? :D

I know... one of these nights i need to get my ass over to your place... Ever do the dash?

[Rokkit]

ummm... towing an evo to rally races in order to observe us race while you drink beer? :D

I know... one of these nights i need to get my ass over to your place... Ever do the dash?

Not yet, been swamped. actually pulled the race car in after monticello and haven't even touched it other than lifting up the hood lol.

I have to fix a stupid saab for a friend and then install the new radiator for the track car. after that ill bang out this truck and make sure shes kosher for towing.

I'll let you try on my hans if you come up :P

[ScrapinSTi]

AWESOME.. i'll make my way there in a few weeks... Heading to VA next week for work.. so the week after that...

[Rokkit]

AWESOME.. i'll make my way there in a few weeks... Heading to VA next week for work.. so the week after that...

Anyone know if Diesels have cats? Wondering what the heck i need to do to get this thing though emissions.

[ScrapinSTi]

There is no cat on a 97 F250 Diesel.

I dont think a 97 F250 is OBD2 either... So you take it to emissions and get a sniffer test done.

[Rokkit]

There is no cat on a 97 F250 Diesel.

I dont think a 97 F250 is OBD2 either... So you take it to emissions and get a sniffer test done.

Cool, Chris from EFI had a similar car and said he passed without exhaust so I think I should be ok. I'll get some temp plates tomorrow night.

BTW Noah, you want a Hans sport for 350$?

[ScrapinSTi]

I msg'd you on facebook...

[Rokkit]

Finally - Got my Hans and anchors mounted...

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[Abington]

Finally - Got my Hans and anchors mounted...

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_l3xbBnDfTho/S-w9Xb8ZEJI/AAAAAAAAAyI/BRgLaYdm-fI/s640/2010-05-13%2013.09.58.jpg

Any particular reason you went with HANS v. and other H&N? I'm always curious what drives people to get which one...

[Rokkit]

Any particular reason you went with HANS v. and other H&N? I'm always curious what drives people to get which one...

It was 300 bucks :)

and I dont like stuff on my back the R3 has like a big ass back pad..

[Abington]

It was 300 bucks :)

and I dont like stuff on my back the R3 has like a big ass back pad..

Score!

[ScrapinSTi]

$300!?!? Now i hate you even more mike... :p

[Rokkit]

sorry man, I tend to find deals like this... :)

[Rokkit]

So over the weekend I worked on the RS a bit more. Cut out a bunch of unneeded metal off the front of the car (could cut more, but let's not go nuts). I removed material basically because I'm adding weight with the addition of the oil cooler and brake ducts.

Fabbed up some brackets and mounting points for the oil cooler and hooked it up to the thermostatically controlled sandwich adapter I have. used -10 line to keep the restriction down.

Installed some inlets for the brake ducts. These will be modified over time - they are just temporary to get some air on the brakes in time for Lime Rock.

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[Dusty B]

Nice progress Mike!

When you taking it up to lime rock? It's been a while since I've been up there.

[Rokkit]

Nice progress Mike!

When you taking it up to lime rock? It's been a while since I've been up there.

I'll be there on the 17th. It's a Thursday (which is kinda lame, but whatever).

[Rokkit]

So I had the car up at Lime Rock last Thursday and she really performed well. I was running high 1:04 laps on street tires when I wasn't in traffic... The car can be setup a bit more to get rid of the push at entry and stablize it under braking. After 3 sessions of some pretty good abuse, I have virtually 0 brake wear and tires are still good.

I had a guy come up to me after one of my sessions and ask "So what turbo do you have on this thing?" - My response is... "I don't - it's the stock 2.5". The expression on his face was pricelesss haha.

I did have a small problem with leaking coolant. The car never overheated, but I'm thinking the water pump may be bad due to the previous event at Monticello. I'll take her apart and prep her for ANOTHER trip to Monticello on Friday.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_l3xbBnDfTho/TB97_MYfEAI/AAAAAAAAA0o/UJltIuur9bU/s800/LimeRock17June2010-32.JPG

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[Dusty B]

That's awesome that she performed so well.

:lol: @ the turbo comment.

[Abington]

Crap, I thought you had a turbo motor in that. That makes the 1:04 even more impressive!

[subydude82]

Very nice numbers! Good Job Mike!

[kawikid20o2]

Why you let that STi by??? lol i thought you had way more turbos than him.

[EFI Logics]

Very nice, Mike! Keep up the good work!

- Pete@EFI

[Rokkit]

Why you let that STi by??? lol i thought you had way more turbos than him.

I didn't let anyone by lol :P

[Rokkit]

Monticello went awesome - car ran like a champ and ended up running the Durezzas to the point of overheating... Time to R-Comps!

And I got signed off for HPDE-3 :) Woot.

Pics:

http://www.tracktimephotos.com/large/2010/20100625_MONT_DE2_3287.jpg

http://www.tracktimephotos.com/large/2010/20100625_MONT_DE2_3330.jpg

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[subydude82]

Nice job mike! I am waiting for that inside tire to come up! :lol:

[Abington]

Looks like you had a good time! We won't be in the garage too much this weekend, but probably next weekend we'll be doing some suspension work on the rally car if you're free. I should have a freshly painted garage floor by then!

[Rokkit]

Looks like you had a good time! We won't be in the garage too much this weekend, but probably next weekend we'll be doing some suspension work on the rally car if you're free. I should have a freshly painted garage floor by then!

Ya maybe I can swing by - I should be down at EFI on saturday but we can work something out :)

[ScrapinSTi]

So was Jeff stuck behind you all day? lol

[Rokkit]

So was Jeff stuck behind you all day? lol

Na, we were doing some nice lead-follow sessions... he had much more strait line speed but we were pretty close in the corners.

I need another 2-300 HP to keep up with him on the straits

[kawikid20o2]

dude is there something hanging from the front end? really looks like the header is hanging off but must be the plastic under tray if anything. Anyways the car looks great on the track!

[Rokkit]

dude is there something hanging from the front end? really looks like the header is hanging off but must be the plastic under tray if anything. Anyways the car looks great on the track!

Ya it's the header, I had to extend it down to use the cross member I did - I have a GD N/A cross member that ill be swapping in and shortening the headers so i can do an undertray setup

Mike

[kawikid20o2]

Ya it's the header, I had to extend it down to use the cross member I did - I have a GD N/A cross member that ill be swapping in and shortening the headers so i can do an undertray setup

Mike

OH wow as long as you dont run anything over lol.

[Rokkit]

OH wow as long as you dont run anything over lol.

You act like im going mud bogging with it...

[kawikid20o2]

We'll yea, during week don't you use it to bushwack ur way to work every morning?

[Rokkit]

We'll yea, during week don't you use it to bushwack ur way to work every morning?

not every morning but most.

[jut60]

You really put the car together pretty quickly and got it on the track, looking back through the posts. Nice job Rokkit

[Rokkit]

You really put the car together pretty quickly and got it on the track, looking back through the posts. Nice job Rokkit

Thanks - I had a little help from a few friends and the girlfriend so it wasn't 100% me but I do think we turned this puppy around pretty quick :)