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mr2greasemonkey · 12-10-2005, 11:52 PM

Finally finished my prototype front brace today, Whooooppyyy! And i'd have to say, it ended up pretty nice. I add some more bracing to what Vince and I did last time, and i added a brake master brace. It's all one piece and bolts to existing holes. You lose space for the spare tire though. Took some serious engineering to make everything work with the least amount of pieces as possible to keep it light. I'll see if I can get Chris to post some pic's , if anyone may be interested in having me make more. Finally got my oil pressure gauge hooked up and tied neatly in place. Next up will be to fine tune my shifter mod and weld it. Clutch feels good, brakes are better, and throttle is solid. Gonna try and finish the fuel plumbing on Chris' car tonight, maybe test fire it, haha. Then hopefully tomorrow put project91 up on the rack and do some more fine tuning with the under panel.

bentheswift · 12-11-2005, 04:28 AM

Hey guys. I was going to drop by this morning, I was in town, but we ran out of time. We were staying with my girlfriend's sister and brother in law, and they are like forty-five minutes drive from the shop according to mapquest. I am hoping to make it up before winter term starts though. I'm also hoping to be driving another car before winter term, part of my plan to get the deuce unlimited messing-with time. We'll see. I had a hella finals week and I'm still coming down off the stress high. Anyways, you'll see me soon, hopefully.

Seth W · 12-12-2005, 09:45 AM

just found out that I got to work 14 days straight today so I probibly wont be around the shop. depending on how things are later today I may show up to see if I can do some stuff on the 1st gen. I may just try and do it at the other shop cus it's closer and gives me more time to sleep in so I can work until 6 in the morning....word to the wise dont work f-upped shifts if possible

d962r · 12-12-2005, 10:07 PM

I got to find some time to get down there and check out whats new.. been so busy around the house.. and with the hollidays... yeah right.
sorry I have'nt been able to make it. but I got the motor in my dad '23 T. and got my motor pulled from the 962 so I can finish the tubes and start the pannels. Thats if I ever get home befor 6pm.

Clipsetuner · 12-13-2005, 05:58 PM

Well I just bought another GT celica parts car so anyone looking for a 5s that is spousedly "built" (cough), its got about 130k on it and spousdley ran like a champ untill the owner raced a Mustang and lost it.... By the way it looks I should hopefully wrap up the 3s swap in spring and fineally not be the slowest anymore.

My Passenger side lower control arm bushing went and I need to get it replaced, so how much Zai?

DTE

Crispin · 12-13-2005, 06:59 PM

Drifter 1 Update:
Engine: Installed
Suspension: Installed
Fuel system: Installed, still need to seal the trunk and pressurize the fuel system.

Exhaust: Not Installed
Downpipe: Not started
Cooling system: Not started
Wiring: Ignition Wired, Column controls wired (I think), rear harness wires figured out, sunroof not required at this time, Headlights not wired. Running lights not wired.
Brake booster/Master Cylinder: Not Installed
Clutch Master Cylinder: Not Installed
Engine/Tranny braces: Not Installed
Clutch Slave Cylinder: Not Installed

mr2greasemonkey · 12-13-2005, 09:51 PM

Hey, Dustin, come by the shop and we'll take a looksy at yr problem.

Finshed welding my shifter relocation bracket, kinda nice. Need to get around to building my exhaust soon. Going to try and do some more work on the underpanels.

d962r · 12-13-2005, 11:13 PM

Zai. I have some ballest's for your lights.. need to find time to get down there...

ngoclong · 12-13-2005, 11:51 PM

cool..i wish we also have on in OC CA

White Rice · 12-16-2005, 05:24 PM

Hey thanks Zai for helping me with the wiring of my new Piaa driving lights they are pretty sweet
Zai that front brace you built looks really good. I can tell you took your time designing and making it. I like that it doesnt just brace accross the top but also braces the bottom section and i can tell the material you made it out of that it is pretty light. If anyone is looking for a front brace you have to see Zai's front brace he made.

yoshimitsuspeed · 12-16-2005, 07:45 PM

Well here it is, the first stages of my site. The forum is all that's up so far and it still needs a lot of work but I thought I would show off my progress.
The Site it's self is still on the drawing board but I should have a first draft online soon.
http://www.matrixgarage.com/forum/index.php

I am still in Colorado and will be here till the begining of Feburary or so when we head to NY.
It looks like it could be up to 6 more months before we get back to PDX but I hope it's sooner than that.
It's good to hear that project's are moving along. I can't wait to get back and get started on some projects of my own.

Seth W · 12-21-2005, 09:38 AM

Allright only 2 more days to go the I get a day off. I have to work saturday but sunday to wendsday I have off so some time between then I'll swing on by.

I decided on a spec stage 3 ceramic clutch for the car but it going to be some time after christmas on that, but I would still like to combine that with the tranny work.

other than that nothing too new, we got those springs installed (jason did about 98% of it!!!) but good old rallitek screwed up yet again and ordered the wrong springs so it's slammed in the back and a 4x4 up front, they suggested to chop them and jason told them to get ****ed

hows the projects going?

Crispin · 12-21-2005, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seth W

other than that nothing too new, we got those springs installed (jason did about 98% of it!!!) but good old rallitek screwed up yet again and ordered the wrong springs so it's slammed in the back and a 4x4 up front, they suggested to chop them and jason told them to get ****ed

hows the projects going?

Holy Jesus! If I ever get a Boobaru remind me NOT to take it there.

Lets see project Drifter1:
Checked off the list:
Bleed brakes - DONE!
Wire passenger front headlight/turn signal/running light -DONE
Install alternator belt - DONE!
Install battery ground strap - DONE!
Drain rear Diff & fill with 75-90 RP Gear oil - DONE!
Drain Transmission & fill with 75-90 RP Gear oil - DONE!
Mount wheels/tires -DONE!
Wire fuel sending unit in the fuel cell -DONE!
Install seat - DONE!
Build battery mounting tray - DONE!

Left to do - T-minus 3 days until christmas:
Bleed clutch - Clutch master/slave need to be replaced!
Radiator Solution
Wire Reverse switch
Bend/run breather tube for fuel cell
Install Boost gauge
Install Oil Pressure gauge
Install Fuel level gauge
Build instrument cluster mount
Wire in headlight switch
Wire in wiper switch
Install clutch start switch
Install brake light switch
Primer the interior
Sunroof Controls
Weld in Exhaust
Mount brake hardlines

mr2greasemonkey · 12-21-2005, 10:42 PM

sheesh, sounds like you have a plan, hoping it all work out, haha. Guess that means "I" am going to be busy, hehe.

Everyone that has come by the shop really likes the front brace. I'm shooting to build couple more here in the next month or so. For those of you that missed out last weekend. Chris and I were the only two idiots at Damascus U-pullit in the snow storm, heeeh! Everyone seems to have slighlty different opinion on the shifter mod. Mostly the placement, cause it's set for my preference. Anyhow, hoping to make it out to the steel yard some time after christmas, since it's a holiday weekend, so i can make some more front braces and start building the rear over engine one.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Crispin · 12-22-2005, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr2greasemonkey

sheesh, sounds like you have a plan, hoping it all work out, haha. Guess that means "I" am going to be busy, hehe.

Quiet Monkey-Slave! Back to work! We have Corollas and MR2's to finish so we destroy the good little boys and girls hopes and dreams!

Crispin · 12-22-2005, 07:44 PM

http://www.mr2board.com/forums/mk-2-...-fs-parts.html

The other option is once the corolla is running / tagged / licensed we can drop the engine/tranny/axles from my 91 and you are welcome to use it.

Seth W · 12-23-2005, 03:10 PM

so you get the beast fired up last night?

yoshimitsuspeed · 12-23-2005, 07:36 PM

So I thought I would post my CRX design.

I want to pickup the CRX as soon as we get back to PDX. The 4X4 conversion is something I would love to see but probably won't happen as soon.
If I have to I will probably use a Rav 4 engine and drive train but I am hoping for something better.
Does any one think a 22r would fit under the hood? I am thinking it might work if I cut out the firewall and moved it back as much as possible.
I haven't found rear controll arms that I like so I am thinking of using 4 runner controll arms front and rear. This would also give me the option of AWS if I got adventurous. Does any one see any downside to using 4runner front controll arms in the rear?
Anyways 14" of ground clearance and 4WD is a bit of a pipedream right now but I would like to see it happen.

mr2greasemonkey · 12-23-2005, 09:27 PM

hmmm...kinda looks like a squashed CRV, why dont you just buy one of those? Hehe. Get yr ass back here, we need our composite guy! LOL, hope to see you soon, happy holidays, Summer and Vanessa.

White Rice · 12-24-2005, 09:41 PM

Merry Christmas everyone and drive safe, a lot of crazy people on the roads this weekend like me

12-22-2005, 07:44 PM	#176 (permalink)
Crispin Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 284 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	5SFE axles a little far but make him an offer? http://www.mr2board.com/forums/mk-2-...-fs-parts.html The other option is once the corolla is running / tagged / licensed we can drop the engine/tranny/axles from my 91 and you are welcome to use it.

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12-10-2005, 11:52 PM	#161 (permalink)
mr2greasemonkey Once again....yups Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,658 Thanks: 4 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Finally finished my prototype front brace today, Whooooppyyy! And i'd have to say, it ended up pretty nice. I add some more bracing to what Vince and I did last time, and i added a brake master brace. It's all one piece and bolts to existing holes. You lose space for the spare tire though. Took some serious engineering to make everything work with the least amount of pieces as possible to keep it light. I'll see if I can get Chris to post some pic's , if anyone may be interested in having me make more. Finally got my oil pressure gauge hooked up and tied neatly in place. Next up will be to fine tune my shifter mod and weld it. Clutch feels good, brakes are better, and throttle is solid. Gonna try and finish the fuel plumbing on Chris' car tonight, maybe test fire it, haha. Then hopefully tomorrow put project91 up on the rack and do some more fine tuning with the under panel.

12-11-2005, 04:28 AM	#162 (permalink)
bentheswift No Skills Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Western Oregon Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Hey guys. I was going to drop by this morning, I was in town, but we ran out of time. We were staying with my girlfriend's sister and brother in law, and they are like forty-five minutes drive from the shop according to mapquest. I am hoping to make it up before winter term starts though. I'm also hoping to be driving another car before winter term, part of my plan to get the deuce unlimited messing-with time. We'll see. I had a hella finals week and I'm still coming down off the stress high. Anyways, you'll see me soon, hopefully.

12-12-2005, 09:45 AM	#163 (permalink)
Seth W thats me Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,175 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	just found out that I got to work 14 days straight today so I probibly wont be around the shop. depending on how things are later today I may show up to see if I can do some stuff on the 1st gen. I may just try and do it at the other shop cus it's closer and gives me more time to sleep in so I can work until 6 in the morning....word to the wise dont work f-upped shifts if possible

12-12-2005, 10:07 PM	#164 (permalink)
d962r yeah I race Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clackamas Oregon Posts: 627 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I got to find some time to get down there and check out whats new.. been so busy around the house.. and with the hollidays... yeah right. sorry I have'nt been able to make it. but I got the motor in my dad '23 T. and got my motor pulled from the 962 so I can finish the tubes and start the pannels. Thats if I ever get home befor 6pm.

12-13-2005, 05:58 PM	#165 (permalink)
Clipsetuner No Skills Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Well I just bought another GT celica parts car so anyone looking for a 5s that is spousedly "built" (cough), its got about 130k on it and spousdley ran like a champ untill the owner raced a Mustang and lost it.... By the way it looks I should hopefully wrap up the 3s swap in spring and fineally not be the slowest anymore. My Passenger side lower control arm bushing went and I need to get it replaced, so how much Zai? DTE

12-13-2005, 06:59 PM	#166 (permalink)
Crispin Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 284 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Drifter 1 Update: Engine: Installed Suspension: Installed Fuel system: Installed, still need to seal the trunk and pressurize the fuel system. Exhaust: Not Installed Downpipe: Not started Cooling system: Not started Wiring: Ignition Wired, Column controls wired (I think), rear harness wires figured out, sunroof not required at this time, Headlights not wired. Running lights not wired. Brake booster/Master Cylinder: Not Installed Clutch Master Cylinder: Not Installed Engine/Tranny braces: Not Installed Clutch Slave Cylinder: Not Installed

12-13-2005, 09:51 PM	#167 (permalink)
mr2greasemonkey Once again....yups Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,658 Thanks: 4 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Hey, Dustin, come by the shop and we'll take a looksy at yr problem. Finshed welding my shifter relocation bracket, kinda nice. Need to get around to building my exhaust soon. Going to try and do some more work on the underpanels.

12-13-2005, 11:13 PM	#168 (permalink)
d962r yeah I race Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clackamas Oregon Posts: 627 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Zai. I have some ballest's for your lights.. need to find time to get down there...

12-13-2005, 11:51 PM	#169 (permalink)
ngoclong No Skills Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	cool..i wish we also have on in OC CA

12-16-2005, 05:24 PM	#170 (permalink)
White Rice No Skills Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gresham, Or Posts: 90 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Hey thanks Zai for helping me with the wiring of my new Piaa driving lights they are pretty sweet Zai that front brace you built looks really good. I can tell you took your time designing and making it. I like that it doesnt just brace accross the top but also braces the bottom section and i can tell the material you made it out of that it is pretty light. If anyone is looking for a front brace you have to see Zai's front brace he made.

12-16-2005, 07:45 PM	#171 (permalink)
yoshimitsuspeed No Skills Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX Posts: 197 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Well here it is, the first stages of my site. The forum is all that's up so far and it still needs a lot of work but I thought I would show off my progress. The Site it's self is still on the drawing board but I should have a first draft online soon. http://www.matrixgarage.com/forum/index.php I am still in Colorado and will be here till the begining of Feburary or so when we head to NY. It looks like it could be up to 6 more months before we get back to PDX but I hope it's sooner than that. It's good to hear that project's are moving along. I can't wait to get back and get started on some projects of my own.

12-21-2005, 09:38 AM	#172 (permalink)
Seth W thats me Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,175 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Allright only 2 more days to go the I get a day off. I have to work saturday but sunday to wendsday I have off so some time between then I'll swing on by. I decided on a spec stage 3 ceramic clutch for the car but it going to be some time after christmas on that, but I would still like to combine that with the tranny work. other than that nothing too new, we got those springs installed (jason did about 98% of it!!!) but good old rallitek screwed up yet again and ordered the wrong springs so it's slammed in the back and a 4x4 up front, they suggested to chop them and jason told them to get ****ed hows the projects going?

12-21-2005, 10:42 PM	#174 (permalink)
mr2greasemonkey Once again....yups Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,658 Thanks: 4 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	sheesh, sounds like you have a plan, hoping it all work out, haha. Guess that means "I" am going to be busy, hehe. Everyone that has come by the shop really likes the front brace. I'm shooting to build couple more here in the next month or so. For those of you that missed out last weekend. Chris and I were the only two idiots at Damascus U-pullit in the snow storm, heeeh! Everyone seems to have slighlty different opinion on the shifter mod. Mostly the placement, cause it's set for my preference. Anyhow, hoping to make it out to the steel yard some time after christmas, since it's a holiday weekend, so i can make some more front braces and start building the rear over engine one. Happy Holidays Everyone!

12-23-2005, 03:10 PM	#177 (permalink)
Seth W thats me Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,175 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	so you get the beast fired up last night?

12-23-2005, 07:36 PM	#178 (permalink)
yoshimitsuspeed No Skills Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX Posts: 197 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	So I thought I would post my CRX design. I want to pickup the CRX as soon as we get back to PDX. The 4X4 conversion is something I would love to see but probably won't happen as soon. If I have to I will probably use a Rav 4 engine and drive train but I am hoping for something better. Does any one think a 22r would fit under the hood? I am thinking it might work if I cut out the firewall and moved it back as much as possible. I haven't found rear controll arms that I like so I am thinking of using 4 runner controll arms front and rear. This would also give me the option of AWS if I got adventurous. Does any one see any downside to using 4runner front controll arms in the rear? Anyways 14" of ground clearance and 4WD is a bit of a pipedream right now but I would like to see it happen.

12-23-2005, 09:27 PM	#179 (permalink)
mr2greasemonkey Once again....yups Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,658 Thanks: 4 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	hmmm...kinda looks like a squashed CRV, why dont you just buy one of those? Hehe. Get yr ass back here, we need our composite guy! LOL, hope to see you soon, happy holidays, Summer and Vanessa.

12-24-2005, 09:41 PM	#180 (permalink)
White Rice No Skills Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gresham, Or Posts: 90 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Merry Christmas everyone and drive safe, a lot of crazy people on the roads this weekend like me