Tigawoods
Jan 13, 2014 - 2:59 PM
QUOTE (Box @ Sep 30, 2013 - 9:51 PM)
QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Sep 30, 2013 - 8:19 PM)
ive lost intrest
x2
QUOTE (kurt95gt @ Sep 30, 2013 - 11:11 PM)
QUOTE (snagmor @ Sep 30, 2013 - 7:55 PM)
interest raised.
X2
well after a few months of calculations from the above posts,
I can say with confidence, that the current interest level is at:
0
Fate
Jan 19, 2014 - 12:17 AM
QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Jan 13, 2014 - 2:59 PM)
QUOTE (Box @ Sep 30, 2013 - 9:51 PM)
QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Sep 30, 2013 - 8:19 PM)
ive lost intrest
x2
QUOTE (kurt95gt @ Sep 30, 2013 - 11:11 PM)
QUOTE (snagmor @ Sep 30, 2013 - 7:55 PM)
interest raised.
X2
well after a few months of calculations from the above posts,
I can say with confidence, that the current interest level is at:
0the car was sold.
Ted95
Jan 19, 2014 - 7:31 PM
You sold the car?
Tigawoods
Jan 19, 2014 - 7:53 PM
he never had the car...IT WAS AN ILLUSION THE WHOLE TIME!!!!
Ted95
Jan 19, 2014 - 8:20 PM
^^lmfao .. If I didn't see it at the CSP meet I may have believed you Mike haha
mkernz22
Jan 19, 2014 - 11:39 PM
all that work and you sell the car?
I really just don't understand how people can do that..
Fate
Jan 20, 2014 - 10:21 PM
QUOTE (Ted95 @ Jan 19, 2014 - 7:31 PM)
You sold the car?
QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Jan 19, 2014 - 7:53 PM)
he never had the car...IT WAS AN ILLUSION THE WHOLE TIME!!!!
QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Jan 19, 2014 - 11:39 PM)
all that work and you sell the car?
I really just don't understand how people can do that..
I kid, I kid. If anyone knows me and the car, it is not going anywhere.
The pictures are a bit outdated, but might as well post em.
SwissFerdi
Jan 21, 2014 - 7:25 AM
Mmm, nothing more lovely than wrestling a transmission off- and on a car.
Besides a lot of things.
Tigawoods
Jan 21, 2014 - 8:29 AM
BRAKES N' CLUTCH!!
Fate
Jan 21, 2014 - 9:34 AM
QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Jan 21, 2014 - 7:25 AM)
Mmm, nothing more lovely than wrestling a transmission off- and on a car.
Besides a lot of things.
Words never spoken truer.
QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Jan 21, 2014 - 8:29 AM)
BRAKES N' CLUTCH!!
+ LSD N' COILS N' POLY N' SWAYS N' 5x114?!? (We will see)
Ted95
Jan 21, 2014 - 11:30 PM
so that means you have an extra e153 laying around now right? Dustins old one I believe?
Fate
Feb 16, 2014 - 8:01 PM
Ted95
Feb 17, 2014 - 9:31 PM
Converting hubs are we? Veryy nice looking forward to the progress!
How did you make out in your clutch research?
Tigawoods
Feb 17, 2014 - 10:49 PM
I was JUST about ready to type angry words saying how dare you not powder coat the hubs....but then I scrolled down
Fate
Feb 18, 2014 - 8:50 PM
QUOTE (Ted95 @ Feb 17, 2014 - 9:31 PM)
How did you make out in your clutch research?
still hunting, debating between the ACT HDR6 (non sprung 6 puck) and a south bend sprung...*shrug
QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Feb 17, 2014 - 10:49 PM)
I was JUST about ready to type angry words saying how dare you not powder coat the hubs....but then I scrolled down
of course man!
Fate
Feb 25, 2014 - 10:39 PM
Ted95
Feb 25, 2014 - 11:53 PM
QUOTE (Fate @ Feb 25, 2014 - 10:39 PM)
enderswift
Feb 26, 2014 - 11:39 AM
what coating did you choose?
Tigawoods
Feb 26, 2014 - 4:54 PM
QUOTE (enderswift @ Feb 26, 2014 - 11:39 AM)
what coating did you choose?
Ted95
Feb 27, 2014 - 1:17 PM
QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Feb 26, 2014 - 4:54 PM)
QUOTE (enderswift @ Feb 26, 2014 - 11:39 AM)
what coating did you choose?
Lmao
Fate
Feb 28, 2014 - 4:26 PM
QUOTE (enderswift @ Feb 26, 2014 - 11:39 AM)
what coating did you choose?
matte black
QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Feb 26, 2014 - 4:54 PM)
QUOTE (enderswift @ Feb 26, 2014 - 11:39 AM)
what coating did you choose?
hahaha
Fate
Mar 1, 2014 - 6:22 PM
Ted95
Mar 2, 2014 - 1:17 AM
Looks awesome Rico! What kind of wheels are you going to run?
kurt95gt
Mar 2, 2014 - 2:04 AM
The 5×114 swap is getting popular
Fate
Mar 3, 2014 - 11:11 AM
QUOTE (Ted95 @ Mar 2, 2014 - 1:17 AM)
Looks awesome Rico! What kind of wheels are you going to run?
Almost picked up a set of Regas, but also in the market for Volk TE37 or Advan RGII(I)
QUOTE (kurt95gt @ Mar 2, 2014 - 2:04 AM)
The 5×114 swap is getting popular
I went the 5x114 route because not only did I plan on replacing everything, I wanted to make it easier for rotor replacement with my gt4 calipers.
Fate
Apr 7, 2014 - 8:41 PM
New wheels, for now...
Rays Gram Lights 57c
17x8.5 +30
5x114.3 of course
Ted95
Apr 7, 2014 - 9:28 PM
Nice glad you picked them up, it's your best option for now until you get your hands on what your looking for. At least now you'll be able to drive it lol looks good man!
Tigawoods
Apr 8, 2014 - 6:32 AM
get some gram light replacement stickers for them so people dont think you are running Rota's
Red123
Apr 8, 2014 - 8:25 PM
QUOTE (Fate @ Apr 7, 2014 - 8:41 PM)
New wheels, for now...
Rays Gram Lights 57c
17x8.5 +30
5x114.3 of course
nice
Fate
May 23, 2014 - 11:06 AM
playr158
May 23, 2014 - 11:44 AM
I like it! I like it even more that its flat.
powdercoating?
njccmd2002
May 23, 2014 - 12:39 PM
pretty, why did u decide not to paint inside. it will prevent rust...
Fate
May 23, 2014 - 2:46 PM
QUOTE (playr158 @ May 23, 2014 - 12:44 PM)
I like it! I like it even more that its flat.
powdercoating?
Thank you! And yes powdercoat.
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ May 23, 2014 - 1:39 PM)
pretty, why did u decide not to paint inside. it will prevent rust...
Because the powdercoat has a certain thickness to it, I didn't want to coat the inside for fear that the poly bushings would fail to go in properly. I was thinking about a few quick sprays with paint to help prevent rusting.
Tigawoods
May 23, 2014 - 3:44 PM
scuff it some, then some clear coat maybe?
mandrek
May 24, 2014 - 5:48 PM
WOW!!! love this!!! im just about to do the same to my own.. i have a parts car in western MD, and as soon as i get a few days ill be going up to strip all the parts i need for full prep (just like you did) for full poweder and all.. LOVE how this is looking!!!! keep up the great work!!! oh and the yeah, the 5x114.5 conversion is gaining some momentum for sure!!
Batman722
May 25, 2014 - 7:38 AM
I wouldn't worry about painting the inside.
The grease on the bushings will prevent rust.
Looks sweet mang.
mkernz22
Jun 26, 2014 - 11:14 AM
nevermind, answered my own question haha
Fate
Jun 27, 2014 - 7:25 PM
^ No worries.
Need to create some type of blocking plate for my MR2 E153 LSD. Does anyone have any tried and true suggestions - with photo? Would my best bet be to weld an aluminum plate? Thanks.
For reference:
MR2 E153 unmodified shifter:
Now with FWD selector installed:
Camry E153:
njccmd2002
Jun 29, 2014 - 12:54 AM
how about a big rubber plug. so its reversible. cant really weld, unless you remove componets, it will get pretty hot
HectortheRican
Jun 29, 2014 - 9:48 AM
Just went through the last few years of work and I'm really impressed, man. I got a quick question for ya. When you got the Timken wheel bearings, did they come with all the proper seals or did you have to order them separately? I saw wheel seals on your part sheet, but I'm not doing a 5x114 conversion and I dunno if those seals are specifically for that.
Fate
Jun 29, 2014 - 1:42 PM
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Jun 29, 2014 - 1:54 AM)
how about a big rubber plug. so its reversible. cant really weld, unless you remove componets, it will get pretty hot
I thought about a rubber plug, but was worried about leaks. Would have to get a really good snug fit, then maybe some sealer as extra precaution?
QUOTE (HectortheRican @ Jun 29, 2014 - 10:48 AM)
Just went through the last few years of work and I'm really impressed, man. I got a quick question for ya. When you got the Timken wheel bearings, did they come with all the proper seals or did you have to order them separately? I saw wheel seals on your part sheet, but I'm not doing a 5x114 conversion and I dunno if those seals are specifically for that.
Thank you very much! The parts must be ordered separately. The wheel bearings and seals are the correct ones for both 5x100 and 5x114. So order with confidence.
Fate
Jul 1, 2014 - 11:38 PM
Well I went to my local pool store to pick up some expandable rubber plugs and begin test fitting. I then went to McMaster-Carr and ordered the correct size in silicone as it can withstand higher temperatures. I imagine it will hold up better over time.
Part #: 5117T14
http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/120/3801/=snmz57Sample photo:
Fate
Jul 13, 2014 - 9:16 PM
Nothing too crazy to update - inner/outer tie rods, rear sway, lightened flywheel, clutch and LSD transmission, installed. Will have the front end finally off jack stands by the end of the week, then to tackle the rear.
PHOTO DUMP:
Photo comparison of stock inner vs. Deeza brand tie rods. Very impressed with this company based out of Turkey, high quality.
ACT Prolite Flywheel (p#: 600390) with ARP Flywheel bolts (p#: 203-2801)
South Bend Clutch, Stage 2 "Endurance" (p#: K16062-HD-OFE)
Converted MR2 E-153
Change of jack and done.
Fate
Jul 13, 2014 - 9:45 PM
Just a reminder of how it looks on the ground.
Ted95
Aug 6, 2014 - 10:51 PM
Looks awesome man nice work!
enderswift
Aug 7, 2014 - 10:39 PM
That's a beefy inner tie rod. What brand is it?
Fate
Aug 29, 2014 - 12:54 PM
QUOTE (Ted95 @ Aug 6, 2014 - 11:51 PM)
Looks awesome man nice work!
Thanks Cam!
QUOTE (enderswift @ Aug 7, 2014 - 11:39 PM)
That's a beefy inner tie rod. What brand is it?
Deeza, a Turkish company.
Tigawoods
Aug 29, 2014 - 9:48 PM
howd you end up finding them? I see that they distribute out of NJ
njccmd2002
Aug 31, 2014 - 8:25 PM
i forgot about this...
i dont know what they used for plug in mine
Fate
Sep 1, 2014 - 4:52 PM
QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Aug 29, 2014 - 10:48 PM)
howd you end up finding them? I see that they distribute out of NJ
Purchased off of Rockauto, did my research on other forums. Definitely impressive!
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