TUME Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) Chance of plan. I noticed how easy is to paint while car is in the rotisserie. Sanded to bare metal and some basecoat. Looks instantly much tidier. Edited July 22, 2016 by TUME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUME Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) Control arms almost done. Did some turnbuckles from aluminium hexa-bar. Little paint on surface and good to go. These will be assembled and mounted in end of week... Edited August 8, 2016 by TUME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUME Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 Almost there, still middle with fabricating ball joint pins. Pity they don´t sell these solo, i really don´t want to buy whole control arm for just a pin. Front ones will fit nicely, and bump-steer seems quite nice. Need to fab threads when i get back to lathe. Rear pins are still inside of the rod, i need to dig them out too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2785 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I'm not familiar with the R32 subframe, so where are you mounting the coilovers on this setup? Do they bolt in at the top in the stock towers, or did you fabricate something for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUME Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Yes and yes. They will attached like original struts, but i had to do some modifications. Strut tower had to cut down about 10cm, and weld in a new hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUME Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 Got this on wheels recently, and that´s about it. Some struggling with alignment and finishing, but nothing major. Also tried steering with seat and noticed china boss and quick release was too much. So i ordered NRG short hub and will try with it. Need some motivation, anybody got some extra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berton Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 any updates!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUME Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 (edited) Steering column and steering wheel is solved. Engine is almost done, thats about it. Been busy with othèr things lately. I'll get back to it asap. Edited December 12, 2020 by TUME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUME Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 Let´s see, engine is almost done. OIl pan get´s maybe little modification and alternator bracket isn´t done yet. Also exhaust manifold is still on drawing board, i´ll wait until engine is in the bay. Little bit specs: stock internals, ceramic coated pistons and combustions. new Gti-R oil pump and bearings new water pump cometic head gasket 0.040" CR~9.0 squish ~0.9mm slightly modified valve pockets and throats BC cams, ti-retainers, springs, cam sprockets naprec stronger head chain, new latest model tensioner, dual guide modification vag coil packs, etc. turbo will be borgwarner/holset hybrid, dynoed in other engine ~570hp Steering column is moved more to engine bay, by 2" because i didn´t want wheel so close to my nose. Wheel is Nardi classic 350mm, with NRG short hub and quick release. New steering bush is made from hockey puck. Right now i´m thinking to move those gauges to the center of steering wheel. When i get steering wheel center with my seat, gauges weren´t center with steering wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlejester Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Testing merge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUME Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 Working just fine, thanks a lot! Just finished prop shaft. it´s made S13 parts. Just piece of front shaft and piece of rear shaft welded together. I try get some pics for tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlejester Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Very excited to see more progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUME Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 So, the prop shaft. I did some research with youtube and get into it. Short piece of S13´s front prop and longer piece of rear prop. Joint to joint 608mm. 10mm clearance. I did piece of tube inside to guide those ends straight, and welded them together in lathe. Then some heating there and here, checking with dial indicator. Some errors and found a place to weld piece of metal to balancing front end. Back en was ok, of course, there were no modifications. I don´t have pics, except ready shaft. But i made some kind of tool to get this thing into lathe. I get back to work in a weekend so more then if anybody intrested... It´s just big live centre with welded flange. There is a welding seam pointed with arrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jboogsthethug Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Man I don't know how I've missed this thread all these years! this is awesome, you are a talented fabricator, can't wait to see the finished project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUME Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 Thanks for that. I haven't done almost nothing in past year, because depression. But, i have a feeling that maybe something is coming next winter.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlejester Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Bummer to hear that. One step at time, still looking forward to the updates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLave Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 8 hours ago, TUME said: Thanks for that. I haven't done almost nothing in past year, because depression. But, i have a feeling that maybe something is coming next winter.... Get after it buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpndave Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Awesome build TUME! I found some great ideas in you build that are inspirational to mine. I'll have to follow-up on those and am really looking forward to seeing how you progress. Hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUME Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 So I finally got my exhaust manifold into shape. There will be lots of welding ahead, but it´s an easy part. I have to see, if I can shorten that collector a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube80z Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 I just wanted to say nice work. I totally understand how long this takes and how easy a few pics on the forum make it look. This is a metric shit ton of work. Hat tip, Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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