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https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...154ac36e80.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...e114b122c5.jpg Seam welding started https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...2bd41bdbab.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...3e151ee61e.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...dfb8e12307.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...0ebd422dd5.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...16875cba41.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...4a1fea062c.jpg We had a spray booth that usually paints 18 wheelers, everything got painted at once https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...f585771b85.jpg all the inside of the truck, hood, fenders, and door jams where done in black to aide in the color change, never need to worry about those again https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...74c4aba5b5.jpg Epoxy primer starting to be applied https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...bdd2848962.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...b554addc77.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...50cae1a3e4.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...9d50aea16e.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...222d55ab57.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...9a6869fcf8.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...65549f399f.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...b15091ac7b.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...03af32558e.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...1ac09c83e0.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...eaf99b5466.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...6f5c5b0aae.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...bd09a1c0bb.jpg Hard to see but it's clean! https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...34137a4eb8.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...36cb1ef155.jpg Back where the fuel tank sits https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...0f6e0ee083.jpg Back of car https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...ae6d4709ca.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...dde64caab8.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...c4bfb6a743.jpg |
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Nice work so far, but I've got a A few notes and questions.
Originally Posted by jay_tibo
(Post 4709556)
-Rear brake bias valve...
Originally Posted by jay_tibo
(Post 4709556)
-Fresh pads and rotors all around
Originally Posted by jay_tibo
(Post 4709556)
-R3 Bilstein suspension
Are the ball joints and boots all ok on the rear suspension arms? Some boots look a bit tattered in the pictures, in which case I'd want to at very least replace the boots and re-pack them with grease. Also, have you added any cooling? For me, going to the track when stock at fairly reasonable ambient temperatures, my car was running hotter than I wanted. It took sealing around the radiator and oil coolers, replacing a section of the fender liner behind the oil coolers with mesh for better airflow and cutting out all of the blanked areas in the grille to get the temperatures in check and that's not even in full summer heat. Good luck with the build. |
I thought I was doing well pottering around under the car with a wire brush and a splash of Vactan & Underbody Seal. This makes me feel woefully inadequate! Good work
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Originally Posted by Black2010R3
(Post 4709712)
Nice work so far, but I've got a A few notes and questions.
Why? Did you eliminate the ABS? If not, then it's unnecessary. The car brakes very well with the stock ABS and proportioning. Even with a big brake kit it's not necessary.
Originally Posted by Black2010R3
(Post 4709712)
For track use with turbo power, I sure hope you're going to be using some sort of race pads and high temperature fluid. Removing the dust shields from behind the rotors helps them run a little cooler as well, plus ducting really helps. I've even got some Sneed4Speed hub adapters and high temp hose that I can't use with my KW coilovers that I'd be willing to part with for a reasonable price.
Originally Posted by Black2010R3
(Post 4709712)
Are the ball joints and boots all ok on the rear suspension arms? Some boots look a bit tattered in the pictures, in which case I'd want to at very least replace the boots and re-pack them with grease.
Originally Posted by Black2010R3
(Post 4709712)
Also, have you added any cooling? For me, going to the track when stock at fairly reasonable ambient temperatures, my car was running hotter than I wanted. It took sealing around the radiator and oil coolers, replacing a section of the fender liner behind the oil coolers with mesh for better airflow and cutting out all of the blanked areas in the grille to get the temperatures in check and that's not even in full summer heat.
Good luck with the build. |
Originally Posted by Phil Bate
(Post 4709765)
I thought I was doing well pottering around under the car with a wire brush and a splash of Vactan & Underbody Seal. This makes me feel woefully inadequate! Good work
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I haven't done any ducting to the brakes, as the remote reservoir of my KW coilovers would interfere, so I left the ducts off. They are these: RX-8 Brake Cooler Wheel Brackets
As for the hose routing, I had a couple ideas, but never did anything, as I couldn't hook it up to the hubs. For the sealing, I used some adhesive backed foam tape (window/door weather stripping) for the smaller gaps, I used a little aluminum duct sealing tape where it wouldn't be seen and stuffed pipe insulation stuffed in the larger gaps. I also tied the undertray up to the AC condenser screen to keep it from deflecting down and allowing air around under the radiator. Relocating the battery and using an AEM intake are common cooling suggestions for NA cars, as it opens up the back of the radiator, making it easier for air to escape as well. |
Originally Posted by Black2010R3
(Post 4709907)
I haven't done any ducting to the brakes, as the remote reservoir of my KW coilovers would interfere, so I left the ducts off. They are these: RX-8 Brake Cooler Wheel Brackets
PM me what you want for them if they are just kicking around!
Originally Posted by Black2010R3
(Post 4709907)
For the sealing, I used some adhesive backed foam tape (window/door weather stripping) for the smaller gaps, I used a little aluminum duct sealing tape where it wouldn't be seen and stuffed pipe insulation stuffed in the larger gaps. I also tied the undertray up to the AC condenser screen to keep it from deflecting down and allowing air around under the radiator.
Originally Posted by Black2010R3
(Post 4709907)
Relocating the battery and using an AEM intake are common cooling suggestions for NA cars, as it opens up the back of the radiator, making it easier for air to escape as well.
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This may be the first real "restoration" of an RX-8 on the forum. Congrats and subbed.
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So some progress has started! Big reason for the wait was I completely overhauled my garage before bringing the car back home. Fresh paint, new 2-post hoist that required me to modify the ceiling, all new wiring with a stupid amount of lights, fresh new flooring.
I started the work on the car, got fuel lines back on. ABS pump and front brake lines. Master and brake booster, clutch master and upper line. All rear emissions systems, fuel tank and filler neck. Got all the heat shield blasted and re-painted. I've been removing all the stock bushings to start replacing I will be assembling the rear end of the car first. Picked up a parts car for references and few odd and ends. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...9bd1dff87b.jpg Before sandblasting, primer and paint https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...80b61f588e.jpg Before real cleaning! https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...41a2577e91.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...d23dc2f51c.jpg Before cleaning and painting https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...121c4f6b14.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...2dd84951b5.jpg Before cleaning https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...6b2afe2874.jpg Cleaned up all the old bushing and boots, started installing new stuff! https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...46c01f188e.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...f979ccf429.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...9b41e3795e.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...3e965250c8.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...12905cf15f.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...32a45c1734.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...8fbe7eba3a.jpg Parts Car!! |
Great progress. I wish I had my own garage with a lift and all the space needed.
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Just a quick update got the rear subframe completed! All Energy suspension bushing kit installed, the kit does not come complete and I ordered one of the arm bushings from Powerflex, they also want you to recycle 2 of the sleeves lucky for me they weren't seized but still I'm not a fan of using used sleeves in new bushings. Diff bushings are Powerflex and so are the sway bar bushings. Subframe bushings were a pita to get the old ones out, all cleaned up with Sikkys aluminum installed. All the arms got a fresh boot with Kawasaki XU high performance grease. There is 0 rust! The cooper color you can see is cooper anti-seize that was applied. Replaced all alignment cam bolts and cam washers along with other stuff that needed to be cut off. 2 new wheel bearings pressed is as well as 2 new axle seals. Rear diff was open and cleaned properly in case any sand made it's way in.
Pretty much a bran new improved rear subframe, installed last night didn't get pic. Next I'll be cleaning up the wiring harness and installing it properly. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...06e7f9e8c1.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...b57a9373ad.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...0cd5988dcb.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...b43daf20ab.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...301def6601.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...4bdd18c8be.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...eac3741989.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...063a3ce807.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...bd956e5f6b.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...09c479b230.jpg |
I must commend you, this looks like some awesome work. Wish I had the skills, space, or time for something like this. Keep it up!
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Sorry for the lack of updates! I've been way to busy at work. Got the rear sub-frame all together and in. Got the front sub-frame and suspension all done and in. Hydro brake and bias valve are all in and plumbed. Been keeping busy with other toys...
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Just a quick update no pictures. The parts car I have had factory HID. I search this forum and by multiple people it was clear it would not work and wires where a different size. To said people when you don't know what you a talking about there is no need to chime in!
Not only are the wires the same size, up to the connectors they are the same exact color (note left hand and right hand connectors are different don't mix them up)!! Very easy I used the connectors from the parts car but the connectors from my original headlamps could also have been used. With the HID plugin I disregarded the 3 wires used for the auto level, I can adjust manually like the regular halogen lamps. The ground for the HID bulb and peanut bulb are shared in the connector then split after. Extremely easy to perform and work as they should! Also on the Mishimoto rad, the fan bolt up nice the lower mounts are perfect but the top mounts had to be modified it was way off, the forum had bad reviews for fitment and I would have to add I needed to fab upper mounts. |
wow, impressive work.
But it makes me wonder....wouldn't be easier/faster/cheaper to get another car without rust (maybe a rolling chasis with blown engine) and transplant the engine/tranny into it:scratchhe |
Originally Posted by pistonhater
(Post 4771578)
wow, impressive work.
But it makes me wonder....wouldn't be easier/faster/cheaper to get another car without rust (maybe a rolling chasis with blown engine) and transplant the engine/tranny into it:scratchhe |
can't wait to see it finished. great work........
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Props to you dude I have rust troubles in my 8 and I have been wanting to restore her but make a her a street monster for the corners but the body would have to be striped all the way down.
Good luck to you and always know I'm very envious :P. Hopefully I'll have the knowledge for this one day and time. |
Originally Posted by jay_tibo
(Post 4771609)
Lol always fun with the forum engineers!! Read and think about it again, I did not simply remove rust, I improved all aspects. To change and upgrade all the bushings, and seam weld the frame almost all the same work needs to be done.
I get it. Removing the rust from all the parts and doing the powder coating did not add time to the project. |
Originally Posted by pistonhater
(Post 4773515)
Having a bad hair day? Jeez... it was just a question.
I get it. Removing the rust from all the parts and doing the powder coating did not add time to the project. I just want to say that I really admire what you are doing! I really wish I can do what you are doing with my car! I thought about restoring my Rusty as well, and was unsure where to begin, but now I can just follow after you steps! How much is all of this costing you? Unless this is your own shop, so it is costing you nothing but the price of that parts car? Please PM me! I want to learn more about your project! I think I live near you, BTW! :) Cheers! Christopher |
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