The Winter Project

ML · 12-15-2009, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

Thats not what it looked like when I left.

I started to pick up so I could get the car (M) back in the garage and got side tracked. The rest just kinda happened. Wrapped up about 11.

ML · 12-15-2009, 08:59 PM

More good stuff from UPS today

arrutled · 12-15-2009, 10:01 PM

those pipes sure are pretty

ML · 12-15-2009, 10:12 PM

and 1 · 12-16-2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

those pipes sure are pretty

+1

larryn · 12-16-2009, 08:30 AM

at the moment, what are you thinking for expected realistic output? Looks great, btw, the brakes are pretty svelte too.

ML · 12-16-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by larryn

at the moment, what are you thinking for expected realistic output? Looks great, btw, the brakes are pretty svelte too.

Between the headers, a decent exhaust system, minor intake mods, and a dyno-tune/software, I'm hoping for something around 260 hp at the wheels. The brakes are from the 06-07 WRX and will fit under 15" wheels. 15's are a rulebook requirement for a gravel setup. Funding won't allow for a separate tarmac big brake setup, so this will have work for both.

I've always got a question in the back of my head when ordering exhaust parts. You really just don't quite know what you are going to get until it shows up, especially from a quality standpoint. I couldn't be happier with these headers. Fit, finish and welding is all excellent. It will be a shame to cover them up with exhaust wrap.

arrutled · 12-16-2009, 09:24 AM

I just showed our lead mechanic here at work your thread. He was impressed. He rebuilds classics on the side. He also taught me a few things while we were at it.

ML · 12-18-2009, 08:42 PM

Calipers loaded, oil pump installed, motor timed, timing belt installed and covers buttoned up.

arrutled · 12-20-2009, 09:50 AM

when do you get to stick it in? hehe

ML · 12-20-2009, 11:49 AM

After it's been to the body shop and the cage builders. The motor's not going in until I know the frame can be straightened.

ML · 12-30-2009, 05:30 PM

Finally! Part and some progress.... The brake discs, rear LSD and wheels showed up today. So, the front brakes went on tonight. The rear hubs and brakes should go in tomorrow. The LSD may also go into the diff casing tomorrow. If I can get some tires mounted up, there may be some pics of the car an the ground by Saturday.

arrutled · 12-30-2009, 05:43 PM

White wheels??

ML · 12-30-2009, 06:53 PM

You got a problem with white on white?

I got a deal on them and Tom is friends with a guy that owns a powder coating shop. Expect the color to change at some point in the future.

arrutled · 12-30-2009, 09:02 PM

LOL. White is good. just dont forget to carry your cleaning cloth with you at all times.

ML · 12-30-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

LOL. White is good. just dont forget to carry your cleaning cloth with you at all times.

Have you seen my car?... and I mean the M...

arrutled · 12-31-2009, 09:10 AM

yeah, its filthy!

ML · 01-01-2010, 09:55 PM

One side of the rear brakes went on tonight. I forgot how much I hate dealing with drum brakes (the e-brake is a drum on the rears).

larryn · 01-02-2010, 08:52 AM

Looking great, Mike!!! I assume the shell was repairable? You must have a rolling chassis by now, or darned close to it!

ML · 01-02-2010, 02:02 PM

It's not in roller quite yet. I've got a pair of bolts for one of the front struts on order from Subaru. Tires are getting mounted on the wheels today. I should also get the last brake/hub and the rear diff assembled today. Assuming all goes well, I'll be two bolts away from putting the car on the ground and getting to a bodyshop.

larryn · 01-02-2010, 02:19 PM

That's fantastic!! I wish I were closer. I'd love to lend a hand. We should plan a reassembly bash, once you get teh car back from the bodyshop? I'm sure there's plenty of us meatheads that would love to stand around and laugh watching each other rip their knuckles off as wrenches slip...

ML · 01-02-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

We should plan a reassembly bash, once you get teh car back from the bodyshop? I'm sure there's plenty of us meatheads that would love to stand around and laugh watching each other rip their knuckles off as wrenches slip...

That can be worked out. But, one rule... no slipping wrenches.

The rear diff is back together. I took 5 hrs, mostly messing with the setup to get bearing preload, pinion engagement and ring gear runout all within spec at the same time. As such, not much else got done today on the car.

Oh yeah, tires did get mounted today.

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12-16-2009, 08:30 AM	#72
larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	at the moment, what are you thinking for expected realistic output? Looks great, btw, the brakes are pretty svelte too.
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12-16-2009, 09:24 AM	#74
arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	I just showed our lead mechanic here at work your thread. He was impressed. He rebuilds classics on the side. He also taught me a few things while we were at it. __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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12-18-2009, 08:42 PM	#75
ML Change for a Nickle? 14 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 2006 M3, Mazda truck Join Date: May 2008 Location: Westfield, MA iTrader: (1)	Calipers loaded, oil pump installed, motor timed, timing belt installed and covers buttoned up. Attached Images __________________ "I tasted death many times on the river today. Do you want to know what it tasted like? Do you REALLY want to know? Well I'll tell you then: it tasted like BEEF JERKY." - unknown paddler 8/1/09
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12-20-2009, 09:50 AM	#76
arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	when do you get to stick it in? hehe __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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12-20-2009, 11:49 AM	#77
ML Change for a Nickle? 14 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 2006 M3, Mazda truck Join Date: May 2008 Location: Westfield, MA iTrader: (1)	After it's been to the body shop and the cage builders. The motor's not going in until I know the frame can be straightened. __________________ "I tasted death many times on the river today. Do you want to know what it tasted like? Do you REALLY want to know? Well I'll tell you then: it tasted like BEEF JERKY." - unknown paddler 8/1/09
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12-30-2009, 05:30 PM	#78
ML Change for a Nickle? 14 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 2006 M3, Mazda truck Join Date: May 2008 Location: Westfield, MA iTrader: (1)	Finally! Part and some progress.... The brake discs, rear LSD and wheels showed up today. So, the front brakes went on tonight. The rear hubs and brakes should go in tomorrow. The LSD may also go into the diff casing tomorrow. If I can get some tires mounted up, there may be some pics of the car an the ground by Saturday. Attached Images __________________ "I tasted death many times on the river today. Do you want to know what it tasted like? Do you REALLY want to know? Well I'll tell you then: it tasted like BEEF JERKY." - unknown paddler 8/1/09
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12-30-2009, 05:43 PM	#79
arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	White wheels?? __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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12-30-2009, 06:53 PM	#80
ML Change for a Nickle? 14 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 2006 M3, Mazda truck Join Date: May 2008 Location: Westfield, MA iTrader: (1)	You got a problem with white on white? I got a deal on them and Tom is friends with a guy that owns a powder coating shop. Expect the color to change at some point in the future. __________________ "I tasted death many times on the river today. Do you want to know what it tasted like? Do you REALLY want to know? Well I'll tell you then: it tasted like BEEF JERKY." - unknown paddler 8/1/09
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12-30-2009, 09:02 PM	#81
arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	LOL. White is good. just dont forget to carry your cleaning cloth with you at all times. __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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12-31-2009, 09:10 AM	#83
arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	yeah, its filthy! __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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01-01-2010, 09:55 PM	#84
ML Change for a Nickle? 14 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 2006 M3, Mazda truck Join Date: May 2008 Location: Westfield, MA iTrader: (1)	One side of the rear brakes went on tonight. I forgot how much I hate dealing with drum brakes (the e-brake is a drum on the rears). Attached Images __________________ "I tasted death many times on the river today. Do you want to know what it tasted like? Do you REALLY want to know? Well I'll tell you then: it tasted like BEEF JERKY." - unknown paddler 8/1/09
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01-02-2010, 08:52 AM	#85
larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Looking great, Mike!!! I assume the shell was repairable? You must have a rolling chassis by now, or darned close to it!
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01-02-2010, 02:02 PM	#86
ML Change for a Nickle? 14 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 2006 M3, Mazda truck Join Date: May 2008 Location: Westfield, MA iTrader: (1)	It's not in roller quite yet. I've got a pair of bolts for one of the front struts on order from Subaru. Tires are getting mounted on the wheels today. I should also get the last brake/hub and the rear diff assembled today. Assuming all goes well, I'll be two bolts away from putting the car on the ground and getting to a bodyshop. __________________ "I tasted death many times on the river today. Do you want to know what it tasted like? Do you REALLY want to know? Well I'll tell you then: it tasted like BEEF JERKY." - unknown paddler 8/1/09
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01-02-2010, 02:19 PM	#87
larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	That's fantastic!! I wish I were closer. I'd love to lend a hand. We should plan a reassembly bash, once you get teh car back from the bodyshop? I'm sure there's plenty of us meatheads that would love to stand around and laugh watching each other rip their knuckles off as wrenches slip...
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