Operation Outrageous: JOSE goes HAM on my old FD

[gc3]

Im running the tilton triple master set up, like the one seen here...

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TIL-72-606/

Ill get some pics of it shortly, it actually fits almost perfectly under the dash with the stock cross bar and everything.  I have nothing else behind my dash, so that probably helped, lol.  I had a lot of help from Brent Dalton, on rx7club, with master cylinder sizing.  Have to give him a big thanks for his help.

No sponsorship, although i have seriously thought about emailing them a few times.  My car is the perfect poster child for them. lol

Thanks for the responses,
Austin

what MC sizes did you end up with?

[mattster03]

Looking great man, but there's still a bunch of stuff you're going to have to put back in that engine bay.  Will be curious to see how that turns out.

[93silverbullet]

Very nice indeed!

[Sho Amo]

Dang! Im gonna have to see that thing when its done.

[zbrown]

i think we should delete this thread, it depresses me

[mpcv2000]

i think we should delete this thread, it depresses me

I like that kind of work and no I don't get depressed when I see that.     













 

[CharmCity7]

With that much effort I think you are kinda obligated to do a really trick/clean wire tuck.  Relocating the coils, re-loomed harness, etc.  I am sure your VW buddies have some tricks up their sleeves in that department as well.   

Great work so far, I imagine ou spent several nights questioning your sanity as you sat in your engine bay... 

One question:  Did you consider filling in the front fender openings with metal?  I have seen a couple guys do that, and it is a cool effect in a really smooth bay.

I plan on wire tucking the bay as much as possible.  The Injector clips and coil harnesses will be seen.  i considered relocating the coils, but honestly, i think it will look better with them ontop cleaned up.  The car is not strictly a show car, it will be worked on at some point, so things need to be accessable.  i did consider filling the front fender openings, but thats a lot of metal and i didnt feel it necessary to do them. 

I questioned my sanity every day for the past 4 months lol

-Austin

[CharmCity7]

what MC sizes did you end up with?
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.700, .750, and .850 for the clutch

[RX7what]

I think we need some better pictures. How long until you have it all back together so we can see the finished look.

I like the color by the way, I even like your wheels and I HATE those wheels normally.

[Shavel]

If they're not in silver, those Enkei's look fine. 

That engine bay looks like a lot of work, but the payoff is amazing. 

[gc3]

what MC sizes did you end up with?

.700, .750, and .850 for the clutch
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thanks, what pedal ratio?

[CharmCity7]

Thanks guys...Pedal ratio is the 6.2 to 1.  Ill let u know it feels once its running... Im thinking i will have running/driving/tunned at the end of april.

I had my friend who is pretty good at taking pics come by the shop yesterday.  the lighting in the shop is horrible, but i should have some better pics soon.  Gonna spend a good chunk of the day saturday working on it too.

Thanks,
   Austin

[zbrown]

i think we should delete this thread, it depresses me

I like that kind of work and no I don't get depressed when I see that.     
 












 

ha i meant it  as a compliment

[gc3]

Thanks guys...Pedal ratio is the 6.2 to 1.  Ill let u know it feels once its running... Im thinking i will have running/driving/tunned at the end of april.

cool, maybe i'll hold off on ordering MCs till then.

[digitalsolo]

This thread gives me ideas for winter projects for my car.