The Grassroots Motorsports 818 Build [Archive]

GrassrootsMotorsports

07-24-2013, 09:54 AM

Hello All,

My name is Darren and I work at Grassroots Motorsports magazine. We recently received our 818 kit:

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/media/img/projectcars/981615_10151827548433140_1999473861_o.jpg

We sent a build team to Wayne Presley's shop, Very Cool Parts in Alabama. Wayne has been kind enough to allow us to build the car at his shop, and of course help us out along the way. Both the donor car and 818 have arrived, and the team is supposed to commence work today. I will keep this thread updated with pictures and hopefully video throughout the process as I receive them. Any questions, please let me know. We are really looking forward to building an 818, especially after seeing the two of them at UTCC last week!

In the meantime, here is the 818 project car page until updates begin:
http://www.grassrootsmotorsports.com/818

ehansen007

07-24-2013, 11:06 AM

Yes, really looking forward to this. What are the build plans/details?

blueoval_bowtie_guy

07-24-2013, 11:55 AM

Really hope the build does a lot for both the 818 community and your magazine!

JAubin

07-24-2013, 12:36 PM

Really excited to get to see you guys get going on this build. Should be an interesting perspective based on your involvement so early on.

What are the build plans/details?
+1!

Evan78

07-24-2013, 02:36 PM

What's the build schedule like? I imagine it'll come together pretty quick if you've got multiple people working on it 8+ hrs/day.

GrassrootsMotorsports

07-24-2013, 02:51 PM

Welcome to the forum! I know a lot of folks here are eager to follow this build.

:)

Thanks David, we're glad to be here and are really excited about the project!

Yes, really looking forward to this. What are the build plans/details?

Really excited to get to see you guys get going on this build. Should be an interesting perspective based on your involvement so early on.

+1!

What's the build schedule like? I imagine it'll come together pretty quick if you've got multiple people working on it 8+ hrs/day.

Thanks for your enthusiasm guys. Build schedule is planned out as a total of 6 full days as we stand now. We will see how that plays out. We will have a trip this week then another in the very near future. Basically the game plan is essentials. Our time in Alabama will be spent making a full out drivable 818 that will need a fair amount of sorting, which is totally expected and will be things we will take care of back at our home base. Our goal for this car isn't to make the baddest, fastest or best 818. We want a fun drivable street car and be able to tell our readers about the experience and hopefully be able to brag about how much car you have for the money invested, which i'm sure we will. The cool thing about these and other kit cars is how far and differently you can go about the finish work. Keep an eye on the thread, updates will begin tomorrow morning!

Really hope the build does a lot for both the 818 community and your magazine!

Thank you, so do we!

Mechie3

07-24-2013, 03:11 PM

6 days? So you're saying I could do it in.....well.....a lot more?

My GRM subscription just ran out. Not sure how I even got it in the first place. Time to re-up!

Tony Zullo

07-24-2013, 03:16 PM

It's in good hands with Wayne!! Can't wait to follow the build.....Tony@ffr

Evan78

07-24-2013, 04:03 PM

My GRM subscription just ran out. Not sure how I even got it in the first place. Time to re-up!Well, you should just get the 10 year subscription for $100.

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/subscribe/

flytosail

07-24-2013, 04:08 PM

What's the build schedule like? I imagine it'll come together pretty quick if you've got multiple people working on it 8+ hrs/day.

What! No three shift around the clock?

Flamshackle

07-24-2013, 04:24 PM

Can't wait to see how this develops here :~) all the best GRM!

D2W

07-24-2013, 04:38 PM

Are you going for a straight donor build?

Twinspool

07-24-2013, 06:44 PM

Nice!

Looking forward to the GRM updates in future issues. Don't be stingy with details!

Wayne Presley

07-24-2013, 08:34 PM

Well day one went great! Started stripping the donor at 10AM and hauled the carcass out at 3 PM including a 1+ hour lunch.
Here's Tim Suddard next to the carcass on the forks

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/20130724_153419_zpsf4f3bdf8.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/20130724_153419_zpsf4f3bdf8.jpg.html)

And sitting in the middle of all the donor parts

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/20130724_173342_zps6678e18f.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/20130724_173342_zps6678e18f.jpg.html)

It's a fairly straight forward build with upgrades planned in the future. 2004 WRX donor, Electromotive ECU, AIM dash, SpecClutch, VCP wiring harness. Going to be white for now, body wrapped in the near future. Thanks to Electromotive, AIM Sports, SpecClutch for sponsoring the above parts.

Erik W. Treves

07-24-2013, 08:49 PM

man-o-man....you guys look tired....lots of work done today! keep it up!!! great start!!!

there has to be a caption contest with that first photo....!!

Kempo

07-24-2013, 09:01 PM

This is going to be an interesting build.

swine

07-24-2013, 10:29 PM

Nice cant wait for the grm write up.

longislandwrx

07-25-2013, 06:37 AM

2 Guys stripped the Donor in 4 hours, 6 days to build?, i'm impressed.

Wayne Presley

07-25-2013, 06:44 AM

3.5 guys stripped the donor in 4 hours = 14 man hours with power tools, all the tools needed laid out within arms reach and one of the guys has taken apart 4 prior cars :D

Mechie3

07-25-2013, 08:08 AM

GrassrootsMotorsports

07-25-2013, 08:14 AM

6 days? So you're saying I could do it in.....well.....a lot more?

My GRM subscription just ran out. Not sure how I even got it in the first place. Time to re-up!

In that case, i'm not even sure how this link appeared: http://www.grassrootsmotorsports.com/818promo :p

Are you going for a straight donor build?

Correct, with upgrades planned in the future as we see fit. This is new to us and everyone so basically we'll build it "remotely" stock then move forward from there.

GrassrootsMotorsports

07-25-2013, 08:21 AM

Getting a first glimpse at our new kit:

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff515/tomsuddard/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Toms%20MacBook%20Pro/Factory%20Five%20818/818ShippingCondition.jpg (http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/tomsuddard/media/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Toms%20MacBook%20Pro/Factory%20Five%20818/818ShippingCondition.jpg.html)

Our 04 WRX Donor car, ready for surgery:

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff515/tomsuddard/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Toms%20MacBook%20Pro/Factory%20Five%20818/818DonorCar.jpg (http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/tomsuddard/media/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Toms%20MacBook%20Pro/Factory%20Five%20818/818DonorCar.jpg.html)

The tool of champions, a sharpie. We don't want to misplace or not know what certain parts are during the build, which is why every part will be bagged and tagged:

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff515/tomsuddard/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Toms%20MacBook%20Pro/Factory%20Five%20818/818Sharpies.jpg (http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/tomsuddard/media/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Toms%20MacBook%20Pro/Factory%20Five%20818/818Sharpies.jpg.html)

Body panels taped together, for now.

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff515/tomsuddard/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Toms%20MacBook%20Pro/Factory%20Five%20818/818TapedSeams.jpg (http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/tomsuddard/media/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Toms%20MacBook%20Pro/Factory%20Five%20818/818TapedSeams.jpg.html)

The project didn't look terribly daunting until the guys noted the additional boxes in the kit:

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff515/tomsuddard/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Toms%20MacBook%20Pro/Factory%20Five%20818/818Boxes.jpg (http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/tomsuddard/media/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Toms%20MacBook%20Pro/Factory%20Five%20818/818Boxes.jpg.html)

GrassrootsMotorsports

07-25-2013, 08:27 AM

It probably helps too knowing what parts you need. Those of us who took apart donors a year ago had to save every last bolt. Now, we could probably throw 1/2 of those bolts in the trash and be no further behind.

Any cleanup planned for the parts or just a mild wipe/wash down.

I'm not positive what kind of cleanup the guys are planning, but knowing Tim, there will most definitely be a wipe-down at bare minimum!

OCCPete

07-25-2013, 09:44 AM

Building a car in a week isn't easy, but it can be done with a lot of prep work. Ohio Cobra Club built a MkIV Roadster in 7 days a couple years ago and we had a blast doing it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Psy-e1veYR0

Good luck on the build guys, and have fun!

Pete

GrassrootsMotorsports

07-25-2013, 10:08 AM

Thanks for the kind words, Pete! Neat video, too. It's early to tell but I think this is doable!

Meet the GRM build team:

http://www.youtube.com/embed/S0O15uI7LEE

metros

07-25-2013, 09:59 PM

Can't wait to see the finished project and write up from GRM.

I actually just re-upped my subscription a week or so ago. Shouldn't have let it lapse.

Wayne Presley

07-25-2013, 10:02 PM

I'm tired....car is coming along nicely...

Erik W. Treves

07-25-2013, 10:49 PM

neat!!

Mechie3

07-25-2013, 10:57 PM

I hope you didn't junk those tail lights. The 04/05 lights are the most wanted and fetch up to $200/set.

Xusia

07-26-2013, 12:48 AM

In that case, i'm not even sure how this link appeared: http://www.grassrootsmotorsports.com/818promo :p

All that link seems to do is take away the 10-year subscription option. Prices are the same...

GrassrootsMotorsports

07-26-2013, 03:40 PM

Correct, it is simply an 818 only link we created.

Well, sounds like the guys are making great progress, I will have more pictures soon. As for now, here is episode 2 of the series:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3sBJ5rShic

GrassrootsMotorsports

07-26-2013, 03:57 PM

We removed all body panels:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/8181_zpsd2d41fc7.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/8181_zpsd2d41fc7.jpg.html)

Now we can actually get some work done:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/8183_zps6566c9c4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/8183_zps6566c9c4.jpg.html)

But first, a quick compression test on our Subaru Power plant.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/8186_zps65129592.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/8186_zps65129592.jpg.html)

And some Electromotive goodies for our 818:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/8185_zps868b1cd8.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/8185_zps868b1cd8.jpg.html)

The fun begins:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/8184_zps801ab706.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/8184_zps801ab706.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/8182_zps6643489d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/8182_zps6643489d.jpg.html)

riptide motorsport

07-26-2013, 08:13 PM

Welcome! I'll have to keep an eye on this thread.

Scott J

07-29-2013, 02:22 PM

Is it done yet???

blueoval_bowtie_guy

07-29-2013, 02:29 PM

Is it done yet???

I keep looking too. I even paid for a subscription and haven't been able to get my account activated to their website yet. I really want to be able to see their progress!

Evan78

07-29-2013, 02:34 PM

There's a thread on their forum (http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/the-grm-factory-five-818-build/67669/page1/) about it. No subscription required.

blueoval_bowtie_guy

07-29-2013, 03:08 PM

There's a thread on their forum (http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/the-grm-factory-five-818-build/67669/page1/) about it. No subscription required.

Thanks for the link. I looked a couple days ago and when I didn't see any updates I thought it was hidden unless you were a subscriber. Hopefully they are so busy building it AND taking pictures that they haven't had time to update either website.

Evan78

07-29-2013, 04:19 PM

You can subscribe to the thread to get notifications of updates by clicking the heart button 20158 that is at the very bottom of the page, below the message composition window.

GrassrootsMotorsports

07-30-2013, 11:04 AM

Hey all, thanks for being patient and sorry I haven't been updating you the past couple days. For now, i'll leave you with episode 3 in the build series and will have a nice photo update for you later today!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih8x8K2wC2k

Ironhydroxide

07-30-2013, 09:02 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih8x8K2wC2k&feature=player_embedded&t=109

I can't help but notice the BENT Lateral link on the rear of the car..... plans to fix it?

Mechie3

07-30-2013, 10:14 PM

I saw that too. lol. Had to rewind and pause it to make sure it wasn't just my imagination.

fateo66

07-30-2013, 10:23 PM

Later on it showed the VCP's lateral links...

Ironhydroxide

07-30-2013, 10:50 PM

Later on it showed the VCP's lateral links...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih8x8K2wC2k&feature=player_detailpage&t=144

gotya... ignore me.

NICE BUILD LOL.

Bob_n_Cincy

07-30-2013, 11:28 PM

My donor has a slightly bent lateral link also. I believe it happened when copart used a fork lift from the rear of the car.
Bob

GrassrootsMotorsports

07-31-2013, 10:33 AM

Thank you so much for all your enthusiasm in the build guys! Bent lateral link comment ignored :cool:

Here is episode 4:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A009BMe_97U

Fitting more aluminum panels:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_2618_zpsfad743b6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_2618_zpsfad743b6.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_2620_zps79a6547b.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_2620_zps79a6547b.jpg.html)

Stay tuned for more later!

longislandwrx

07-31-2013, 10:40 AM

Very nice. Super impressed with the speed of all these initial builds. Gives me lots of hope that I'll be able to get it done by the Spring for next season. Keep up the good work Wayne and Crew.

Tom Veale

07-31-2013, 12:18 PM

There has to be a caption contest with that first photo....!!

For the Tim Studdard Photo:

"I'll just hold it here until you get the Jack Stands....."
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/20130724_153419_zpsf4f3bdf8.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/20130724_153419_zpsf4f3bdf8.jpg.html)

;)

GrassrootsMotorsports

07-31-2013, 03:02 PM

Hello everyone, I come bearing gifts!

Shock mounting brackets installed on control arms:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_28463_zpsc3137e55.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_28463_zpsc3137e55.jpg.html)

Painted brake calipers, we can't have old-looking parts on our new car now, can we?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_28752_zpsb6093900.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_28752_zpsb6093900.jpg.html)

Hubs installed and working on the suspension:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_28762_zps49b6c86d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_28762_zps49b6c86d.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_28932_zps18dacdbb.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_28932_zps18dacdbb.jpg.html)

Lookin' good:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_29002_zpse9d6cca1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_29002_zpse9d6cca1.jpg.html)

Our 818 in the background, sitting next to Wayne's
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_28922_zps97dd683b.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_28922_zps97dd683b.jpg.html)

Today's version of "Caption this Photo"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_28394_zpsb8e86121.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_28394_zpsb8e86121.jpg.html)

PhyrraM

07-31-2013, 03:40 PM

Today's version of "Caption this Photo"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_28394_zpsb8e86121.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_28394_zpsb8e86121.jpg.html)

"What is all this crap? I thought I told you that the only thing I needed was the hammer!"

Mechie3

07-31-2013, 04:13 PM

Is your plan of attack to pre fit all the panels before doing anything else and then install in the recommended order, perhaps after coating them?

gwader

07-31-2013, 04:23 PM

These videos are great guys!

SkiRideDrive

08-02-2013, 12:25 AM

Thanks for posting. I may be wrong, but I think that shock mounting bracket might mount in the other direction.

metalmaker12

08-02-2013, 04:15 AM

It mounts like they have it

Kalstar

08-02-2013, 06:43 AM

RM1SepEx

08-02-2013, 06:57 AM

The front lower shock mount is indeed mounted backwards in that top photo...

Wayne Presley

08-02-2013, 07:25 AM

The front lower shock mount is indeed mounted backwards in that top photo...

And if you notice the bolts are not tight and have been flipped around on the car. The lateral and toe link bolt is frozen in the link bushings and the rears corners were put on to be able to show installation of the suspension. They will be corrected by the time GRM comes for the next 3 day build session.

Turboguy

08-02-2013, 09:48 AM

Hopefully, no one references that photo when assembling their front suspension :)

metalmaker12

08-02-2013, 10:51 AM

I was referring to another picture

GrassrootsMotorsports

08-02-2013, 12:54 PM

My apologies for posting a misleading photo guys! There are so many photos to sort that sometimes they run together! Either way, its Friday and here is an update for you:

A small bit of interior love for the 818:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_29012_zps5b07bc32.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_29012_zps5b07bc32.jpg.html)

Taking our transmission off to prepare it for 2wd and check the clutch:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_29222_zps22a8cf52.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_29222_zps22a8cf52.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_29432_zps700eda2d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_29432_zps700eda2d.jpg.html)

We found a bad clutch:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_29482_zps8164fba9.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_29482_zps8164fba9.jpg.html)

Thanks to the nice folks at Spec Clutch, we were able to get our hands on a replacement clutch and flywheel quickly:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_29882_zps27ea674e.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_29882_zps27ea674e.jpg.html)

The front suspension needed some love, too:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_29572_zpsf0758493.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_29572_zpsf0758493.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_29612_zpsd420c2d6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_29612_zpsd420c2d6.jpg.html)

GrassrootsMotorsports

08-02-2013, 12:55 PM

The team very busy at Wayne's shop. Thanks for having us, sir:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_29622_zpse5ed8333.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_29622_zpse5ed8333.jpg.html)

Stay tuned for more!

Mechie3

08-02-2013, 12:59 PM

Awesome! I've noticed the springs didn't look stock, and that certainly isn't a stock clutch either. It can be good (or bad, depending on your POV) to find extra little goodies!

GrassrootsMotorsports

08-02-2013, 02:42 PM

Awesome! I've noticed the springs didn't look stock, and that certainly isn't a stock clutch either. It can be good (or bad, depending on your POV) to find extra little goodies!

Indeed, i've been noticing the mods on the wrx as I continue to go through photos. Looks like it had a fair share of bolt-ons, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

GrassrootsMotorsports

08-06-2013, 12:54 PM

Hi all, here is Part 5 in our video series:

http://youtu.be/oXYMyj9UrDY

Pictures will be up in a few, working on uploading them now.

GrassrootsMotorsports

08-06-2013, 01:40 PM

Jere installing the steering rack (caption this photo :D ):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_29712copy_zpsf97ea903.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_29712copy_zpsf97ea903.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_30182_zps412eb10a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_30182_zps412eb10a.jpg.html)

More interior stuff:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_30062_zpscd2f7680.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_30062_zpscd2f7680.jpg.html)

Radiator hose installation:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_30002_zps1843b7c9.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_30002_zps1843b7c9.jpg.html)

Back together with the transmission:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_29982_zps068d3e42.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_29982_zps068d3e42.jpg.html)

And installed on the engine. The boxer engine is ready for its new home!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_30172_zps9d056db5.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_30172_zps9d056db5.jpg.html)

GrassrootsMotorsports

08-07-2013, 02:09 PM

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Here is episode 6 in our video series:
http://youtu.be/_lXRQc_eGgc

As well as today's episode of caption this photo:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_29172_zpsa4ee79fe.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_29172_zpsa4ee79fe.jpg.html)

Our engine, ready to be installed:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_30372_zpsc3903b4a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_30372_zpsc3903b4a.jpg.html)

And its new home:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_30392_zpsa898a54d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_30392_zpsa898a54d.jpg.html)

With careful maneuvering:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_30442_zps53fdfb62.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_30442_zps53fdfb62.jpg.html)

It fits!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_30592_zpsba92b422.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_30592_zpsba92b422.jpg.html)

Next stop, the fuel system:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_30642_zps59998abd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_30642_zps59998abd.jpg.html)

Mechie3

08-07-2013, 02:13 PM

As well as today's episode of caption this photo:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_29172_zpsa4ee79fe.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_29172_zpsa4ee79fe.jpg.html)

This outta take care of the itsy bitsy spider I saw.

Kalstar

08-07-2013, 02:35 PM

GrassrootsMotorsports

08-09-2013, 01:26 PM

Haha, well played!

Here's a nice Friday update for you guys:

Fuel tank is in:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_30742_zps276b7a91.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_30742_zps276b7a91.jpg.html)

Reconditioning CV axles is a messy job:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_30702_zpsd863aa0d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_30702_zpsd863aa0d.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_30732_zps90e5a9b3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_30732_zps90e5a9b3.jpg.html)

Brake and master cylinders installed:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_30672_zps3973da46.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_30672_zps3973da46.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_30802_zps8d12fc51.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_30802_zps8d12fc51.jpg.html)

Its beginning to resemble a car!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_30832_zpsbe970ee3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_30832_zpsbe970ee3.jpg.html)

And I leave you with this, you guys know what to do:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_27374_zps458cbef6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_27374_zps458cbef6.jpg.html)

Mechie3

08-09-2013, 01:47 PM

Fuel tank is in:

Did you need to bang on your fuel tank?

Reconditioning CV axles is a messy job:

Indeed. Took mine apart the other day and they made quite the mess. Is that why you made Wayne do it?

carbon fiber

08-09-2013, 02:05 PM

grassroots motorsports first attempt at a cyborg fails miserably.

Darkpiggy's dad

08-10-2013, 03:00 PM

Lol, pretty funny C. F.

WIS89

08-10-2013, 08:23 PM

So there I was, just walking through the outback, and this freaking giant snake leaps out at me from a tree and grabs me like this. So I grab it and try to wrestle it away from me, and then..........

Kalstar

08-10-2013, 09:07 PM

Haha, well played!

Here's a nice Friday update for you guys:

And I leave you with this, you guys know what to do:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_27374_zps458cbef6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_27374_zps458cbef6.jpg.html)

"if my wife must put me on a leash, I want it to be this one".

alpine227

08-11-2013, 05:29 AM

Haha, well played!

And I leave you with this, you guys know what to do:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_27374_zps458cbef6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_27374_zps458cbef6.jpg.html)

I went to Alabama and all I got was this wiring harness

joecamire

08-12-2013, 02:21 PM

This looks like great work guys. Are you going to have this car at the Mitty?

GrassrootsMotorsports

08-12-2013, 03:58 PM

Did you need to bang on your fuel tank?

Indeed. Took mine apart the other day and they made quite the mess. Is that why you made Wayne do it?

I'm not sure why Wayne was coaxed into that, maybe he pulled the short straw?

GrassrootsMotorsports

08-12-2013, 03:58 PM

Here is part 8 in the video series:
http://youtu.be/TLUqmQlmhXM

GrassrootsMotorsports

08-12-2013, 04:02 PM

And a small update also.

Electronic goodies installed:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_30862copy_zps32b32c7d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_30862copy_zps32b32c7d.jpg.html)

What do we need these for???
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_30842copy_zps8f99ec1e.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_30842copy_zps8f99ec1e.jpg.html)

Rolling chassis!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_31012_zpsc6d3ec3f.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_31012_zpsc6d3ec3f.jpg.html)

Aaaand, caption this photo:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_30142_zps9cf1dbd1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_30142_zps9cf1dbd1.jpg.html)

THE ITALIAN

08-12-2013, 05:12 PM

"I AM TRYING TO PUSH IT DAMMIT !!!!!!! The ENGINE HOIST IS STUCK IN MY..........!!!"

Aaaand, caption this photo:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_30142_zps9cf1dbd1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_30142_zps9cf1dbd1.jpg.html)[/QUOTE]

Xusia

08-12-2013, 08:06 PM

Aaaand, caption this photo:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_30142_zps9cf1dbd1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_30142_zps9cf1dbd1.jpg.html)

I told you the R2 unit was in better shape!

carbon fiber

08-13-2013, 08:34 AM

i told you there was more than one use for KY jelly!

metalmaker12

08-13-2013, 08:52 AM

Ditto

GrassrootsMotorsports

08-13-2013, 01:25 PM

Here is episode 9 of our video series:
http://youtu.be/-Ghg8nG_Lx0

And here is how the team left the car last:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_31072_zpsa646dfea.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_31072_zpsa646dfea.jpg.html)

The guys are headed back to Alabama this afternoon and will continue the build starting tomorrow at Wayne's shop. I am headed to Monterey for the next week, so Tom is going to take over for me and keep you guys updated while i'm gone. Maybe i'll get to drive the thing when I get back! Well the plan is to finish it this trip anyway.

Let's pick on the video guy this time:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_28732_zps4f120824.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_28732_zps4f120824.jpg.html)

Mechie3

08-13-2013, 01:34 PM

"eenie meenie miney moe....this part looks like it might fit"

PhyrraM

08-14-2013, 10:51 AM

"I should have never signed up for a show called 'Amish Breakout Challenge' ".

ddorrer

08-14-2013, 12:30 PM

I thought this was a week-long build?

Erik W. Treves

08-14-2013, 02:01 PM

they only worked on it for about 3 (ish) days the first week...so I think they are on track for a 7 day- 1 week build...

metalmaker12

08-14-2013, 07:42 PM

Yea they might make it, or come really close

THE ITALIAN

08-15-2013, 04:24 AM

"I should have never signed up for a show called 'Amish Breakout Challenge' ".

HA ! I was there with you, anything to get a laugh at the expense of others.............
His Testosterone hasn't reached above his chin line yet, just wait, he's about ten years away from braiding that pesky ear hair

GrassrootsMotorsports

08-22-2013, 02:40 PM

And i'm back from Monterey! Tom was unable to post for me on his previous build trip, sorry about the drop in updates guys. I'm working on looking through photos, so for today here are the parts of the video series that you missed:

Episode 10:
http://youtu.be/7LqopB-pszM

Episode 11:
http://youtu.be/SB5h23XIzfU

Episode 12:
http://youtu.be/4FdW7UlIovE

Episode 13:
http://youtu.be/OlvfzEQ2PCM

And in response to the timing questions, the build was scheduled in two separate three day build sessions. Updates are behind as there are a ton of photos to post. The guys have returned from build trip number 2 and they ran into some issues. We'll be heading back to Wayne's shop one last time to finish the car up.

Bob_n_Cincy

08-22-2013, 09:36 PM

In Episode 13 video, he talk about swapping the front/rear on the master cylinder because of the actuation timing. Can someone explain this to me.
Bob

Wayne Presley

08-22-2013, 10:10 PM

Bob_n_Cincy

08-22-2013, 10:25 PM

The piston closest to the pushrod moves first so it needs to apply the front brakes. The pistons are separated by fluid so there is a slight delay between pressure building in the rear system vs the front. You don't want the rears to lock first...

Thanks Wayne, I did not know that.
Also, Is the proportioning valve is on the front because lower weight and bigger calipers?
Bob

Wayne Presley

08-23-2013, 07:39 AM

Thanks Wayne, I did not know that.
Also, Is the proportioning valve is on the front because lower weight and bigger calipers?
Bob

The weight bias is shifted toward the rear and the larger brakes are on the front so you have to reduce the brake pressure bias in the front system to get balanced braking.

metalmaker12

08-23-2013, 10:53 AM

Front of master goes to rears? Is this what we are saying

C.Plavan

08-23-2013, 10:59 AM

I need to put that adjustment knob in the cockpit...

longislandwrx

08-23-2013, 11:32 AM

looks like you can just flip it and put the knob under the dash. that's my plan at least.

GrassrootsMotorsports

08-23-2013, 03:42 PM

Thanks for the explanation Wayne!

Well the guys returned for build trip number two. The build team switched a bit, so you will see a couple new faces throughout the next updates. Here is our go-to body man, Tom Prescott doing what he does best:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3208_zpsdc65eb67.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3208_zpsdc65eb67.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3191_zps6e3213e2.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3191_zps6e3213e2.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3342_zpsbb54c300.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3342_zpsbb54c300.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3343_zps3e21c974.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3343_zps3e21c974.jpg.html)

Belly Pan Installed
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3317_zps63dfb19d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3317_zps63dfb19d.jpg.html)

Installing the shifter:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3330_zps2f513b3c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3330_zps2f513b3c.jpg.html)

Caption this Photo!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3235_zps240aae55.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3235_zps240aae55.jpg.html)

Wayne Presley

08-23-2013, 04:25 PM

Caption this Photo!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3235_zps240aae55.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3235_zps240aae55.jpg.html)

My eyes are up here!

Frank818

08-23-2013, 05:46 PM

So that's the smile people get after removing cam bolts... lolllllllllllll I can't forget that gag from a couple of weeks ago. :D

clintavo

08-23-2013, 06:29 PM

My eyes are up here!

LOL OMG! I laughed for a solid 2 minutes!

Can someone photoshop the rest of the BDSM outfit?

skullandbones

08-23-2013, 07:25 PM

Oh no! The MANzeer with a GoPro bracket!!!!

flynntuna

08-23-2013, 07:47 PM

I swear I'll get you Wayne for goose'n me on camera:eek:

fitn in

08-23-2013, 08:20 PM

Wayne can you adjust this for me? I love the way my new strap lifts and separates!

blueoval_bowtie_guy

08-24-2013, 07:08 AM

Does this camera make my boobs look small?

NicksPapaw

08-24-2013, 07:27 AM

Fifty Shades of Wayne. :)

GrassrootsMotorsports

08-26-2013, 03:35 PM

Having fun with wiring:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3337_zps9192c265.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3337_zps9192c265.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3399_zpsd18ff7c9.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3399_zpsd18ff7c9.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3348_zps3ec74629.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3348_zps3ec74629.jpg.html)

Windshield getting installed:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3380_zps083435a5.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3380_zps083435a5.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3385_zps890440b4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3385_zps890440b4.jpg.html)

Remember this issue? Solved!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3375_zps833154e9.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3375_zps833154e9.jpg.html)

You guys know what to do!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3205_zps1203e389.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3205_zps1203e389.jpg.html)

Mechie3

08-26-2013, 06:02 PM

Samiam1017

08-26-2013, 06:15 PM

How did every arm get belt the same?

Bob_n_Cincy

08-26-2013, 08:45 PM

What is someone welding in the third pic?

Caption:
Guy on right: now you just hold this and I'll hold this I'm sure it'll all work out.
Wayne: dang old folks. Never should have let them out of the home.

I think he is welding the shock mount onto the lower control arm.

Who does the photobomber in the last picture think he is. The Caped Crusader :cool:

Bob_n_Cincy

08-26-2013, 08:49 PM

How did every arm get belt the same?

I suspect buy the coparts fork lift. they pick them up from the back with long forks.

Frank818

08-26-2013, 08:52 PM

That shifter, is it the one supplied by FFR (or one used from donor if it's a part FFR says we need from donor)?

Looks to me Wayne is carefully supervising the "grinding in the air", while walking around with his sleeping bag. Big Brother's watching!

Wayne Presley

08-26-2013, 09:35 PM

GrassrootsMotorsports

08-27-2013, 01:50 PM

The GoPro "Bro" in action:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3237_zpsa7aa9059.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3237_zpsa7aa9059.jpg.html)

Wayne finishing up the shifter install.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3270_zps0c5b7000.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3270_zps0c5b7000.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3269_zps5a5ddc14.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3269_zps5a5ddc14.jpg.html)

More bodywork!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3216_zps3ceaa522.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3216_zps3ceaa522.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3230_zps7defa722.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3230_zps7defa722.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3283_zpse0e6743d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3283_zpse0e6743d.jpg.html)

Caption this!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3293_zps3dfb78bf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3293_zps3dfb78bf.jpg.html)

Wayne Presley

08-27-2013, 02:11 PM

Caption this!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3293_zps3dfb78bf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3293_zps3dfb78bf.jpg.html)

Do you feel a tugging sensation?

THE ITALIAN

08-27-2013, 06:43 PM

Caption this!
NO ! You can't see it ! I lied ok.....besides it's cold in here too !

flynntuna

08-27-2013, 07:01 PM

I don't care how hot it is, no flip flops, and ya gotta wear pants!

GrassrootsMotorsports

08-28-2013, 10:31 AM

I don't care how hot it is, no flip flops, and ya gotta wear pants!

Agreed, but to each his own!

GrassrootsMotorsports

08-28-2013, 10:52 AM

Getting the seat just right:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3353_zps039acd90.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3353_zps039acd90.jpg.html)

Wiring and plumbing for days!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3298_zps7cab1ad5.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3298_zps7cab1ad5.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3365_zpsfffed3be.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3365_zpsfffed3be.jpg.html)

More bodywork:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3444_zps1d97b278.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3444_zps1d97b278.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3445_zpsb4d6b2a0.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3445_zpsb4d6b2a0.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3308_zps6799446a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3308_zps6799446a.jpg.html)

Caption this photo. I'll play along, too: "I need nos. Two of the big ones. And Harry, i'm gonna need it by tonight."
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3438_zpse5d76344.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3438_zpse5d76344.jpg.html)

EricScottZehnder

08-28-2013, 11:21 AM

How tall is Mr. Baseball Cap in that last picture?

GrassrootsMotorsports

08-28-2013, 01:51 PM

How tall is Mr. Baseball Cap in that last picture?

Working on finding out for you...

Insanely long! I don't know the exacts, though.

Here is part 14 in the video series:
http://youtu.be/1acwkcNJaC0

Part15:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ7FXH71yDs

Part 16:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS_T7jAjxCU

And as for me, I leave for Vacation starting tomorrow, will return to my desk on Wednesday. I will resume updates then. Hope everyone has a great labor day weekend!

Frank818

08-28-2013, 01:57 PM

Have nice time off! Short, but hopefully nice!

rangerbay

08-28-2013, 07:50 PM

How tall is Mr. Baseball Cap in that last picture?

He is about 5'10.

Wayne Presley

09-03-2013, 10:42 AM

I drove the GRM car around to move it before Barber last weekend, saw this when I got in this morning and thought it was appropriate picture for this car. I have no idea how the grass got there... :cool:

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/P1020315_zps9c28ce73.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/P1020315_zps9c28ce73.jpg.html)

ehansen007

09-03-2013, 11:02 AM

It appears you ripped up the Grass Roots as well. LOL

jimgood

09-03-2013, 11:37 AM

I drove the GRM car around to move it before Barber last weekend, saw this when I got in this morning and thought it was appropriate picture for this car. I have no idea how the grass got there...

LOL...Must have been mice! Never let your car sit too long in the garage! :rolleyes:

GrassrootsMotorsports

09-04-2013, 01:56 PM

Have nice time off! Short, but hopefully nice!

It was very nice, thanks. Way too short though! Hauled my bike up to NC and rode the twisty mountain roads, went dirtbiking, mountain biking, and much more. A lot to fit into one weekend!

Thanks for posting the pic while I was gone, Wayne!

Let me get caught up around here and i'll update you guys shortly, hopefully this afternoon.

Frank818

09-04-2013, 02:03 PM

GrassrootsMotorsports

09-04-2013, 02:36 PM

Rode on the Blue Ridge Parkway? SkyLine Drive?
I did them twice this July, came from Montreal Canada, down the Deal's Gap (Tail of the Dragon). That was so nice! And quite twisty yeah, I often had in mind how fun it would be to drive an 818 there...

I stayed at my brother's house in Boone, NC. Rode "The Snake" on hwy 421, the blue ridge parkway, and many other surrounding roads. Deals gap has gotten way too crowded for my tastes, especially during peak season. I much prefer visiting the Boone area to ride.

GrassrootsMotorsports

09-06-2013, 03:03 PM

And I am here bearing gifts!

Fuel cap:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3480_zps0c9554c3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3480_zps0c9554c3.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3479_zps58b06b27.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3479_zps58b06b27.jpg.html)

Exhaust Work:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3468_zps93ab7809.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3468_zps93ab7809.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3475_zps85bd798d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3475_zps85bd798d.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3476_zpsdf46a3f6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3476_zpsdf46a3f6.jpg.html)

More body panel fitment:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3459_zps28ca3d03.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3459_zps28ca3d03.jpg.html)

And caption this photo!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3454_zpsff13d7f3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3454_zpsff13d7f3.jpg.html)

GrassrootsMotorsports

09-06-2013, 03:22 PM

Also, here is part 17 in the video series:
http://youtu.be/r1ETGR_KRBc

Wayne Presley

09-06-2013, 04:13 PM

And I am here bearing gifts!

And caption this photo!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3454_zpsff13d7f3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3454_zpsff13d7f3.jpg.html)

Reny the Hut contemplates why his chair broke... :D

Erik W. Treves

09-06-2013, 05:12 PM

And caption this photo!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3454_zpsff13d7f3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3454_zpsff13d7f3.jpg.html)

man....what was in that Sonic drink...I feel....{burp}....err.... {drunken speech}...

wallace18

09-06-2013, 05:35 PM

Frank818

09-06-2013, 06:59 PM

Never thought of exiting the exhaust directly through the rear bumper mesh screen? Would be straight pipe! :)

Wayne Presley

09-06-2013, 07:19 PM

Never thought of exiting the exhaust directly through the rear bumper mesh screen? Would be straight pipe! :)

Yes i did, needed to figure out how much the motor moves in order to determine whether a mesh exit will work. You'll notice a V-band clamp after the muffler to facilitate easy tailpipe changes.

flynntuna

09-06-2013, 07:50 PM

Looks like the trans linkage is right up against the screen?

Frank818

09-06-2013, 08:05 PM

Yes i did, needed to figure out how much the motor moves in order to determine whether a mesh exit will work. You'll notice a V-band clamp after the muffler to facilitate easy tailpipe changes.

Nice, it will be interesting to see the results.

Xusia

09-06-2013, 09:43 PM

Never thought of exiting the exhaust directly through the rear bumper mesh screen? Would be straight pipe! :)

If you want a straight pipe, why not just put a stack through the deck lid?? LOL

metros

09-06-2013, 10:23 PM

What's the blue stuff holding on the mesh in the rear bumper?

metalmaker12

09-07-2013, 12:15 AM

It's called silicone

Mechie3

09-07-2013, 05:07 AM

Sure it's not bubble gum?

Wayne Presley

09-07-2013, 06:30 AM

Looks like the trans linkage is right up against the screen?
It's close, very close. FFR recommends putting the mesh outside the body on the rear for clearance.

What's the blue stuff holding on the mesh in the rear bumper?
It's 3M panel bonding adhesive, 1 min work time, 9 min set and 30 min hard.

Frank818

09-07-2013, 08:03 AM

It's close, very close. FFR recommends putting the mesh outside the body on the rear for clearance.

If you're using FFR's recommended tranny, why would FFR design it that way with so little clearance that they would recommend installing the mesh outside?

RM1SepEx

09-07-2013, 10:50 AM

Wayne, did you have to lift your radiator slightly to allow the radiator hose to clear the rack bellows?

Wayne Presley

09-07-2013, 11:58 PM

Wayne, did you have to lift your radiator slightly to allow the radiator hose to clear the rack bellows?
yes, on mine and on the GRM car. Lifted it .375"

GrassrootsMotorsports

09-10-2013, 03:51 PM

Shortened exhaust pipe:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3485_zpsad1d3722.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3485_zpsad1d3722.jpg.html)

We'll need seatbelts:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3483_zpse2ed0e59.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3483_zpse2ed0e59.jpg.html)

And the body is looking good!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3518_zps3c5a2d8c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3518_zps3c5a2d8c.jpg.html)

Though it had to come back off to fix a clutch fork issue...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3536_zpsec046e56.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3536_zpsec046e56.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3547_zps7e037c2f.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3547_zps7e037c2f.jpg.html)

A bit of front end work with supervision included!:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3525_zpsf9fa78df.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3525_zpsf9fa78df.jpg.html)

Caption this photo!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3501_zps3b792874.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3501_zps3b792874.jpg.html)

Frank818

09-10-2013, 06:08 PM

lolll
Those "caption this photo" are awesome. :D

THE ITALIAN

09-10-2013, 07:12 PM

''''UM GONNAA----TIGHTEN THIS BOLT CAUSE I GOTTA REALLY BIG HAT an NOBUDDYS GONNA SEE ME DOOO IT"""

Mechie3

09-10-2013, 09:54 PM

And the body is looking good!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3518_zps3c5a2d8c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3518_zps3c5a2d8c.jpg.html)

This photo reminded me of this:

http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/CEjNlvCcr3c/hqdefault.jpg

GrassrootsMotorsports

09-11-2013, 10:53 AM

How about some doors for this thing?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3528_zpsab30aca8.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3528_zpsab30aca8.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3549_zpscaca9e8f.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3549_zpscaca9e8f.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3563_zps55246758.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3563_zps55246758.jpg.html)

It moves!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3566_zpsccb1ce8f.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3566_zpsccb1ce8f.jpg.html)

Hitting the dyno...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3573_zpsca5df184.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3573_zpsca5df184.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3577_zpsf3caf1a3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3577_zpsf3caf1a3.jpg.html)

Caption this photo! "I was checking the specs on the inline for the rotary gurder!"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3490_zpsb743f755.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3490_zpsb743f755.jpg.html)

Flamshackle

09-11-2013, 04:52 PM

Looks like you guys are pretty close! Keep charging can't wait to see the finished product

WIS89

09-11-2013, 05:09 PM

So to the caption, in honor of Tim Allen...

So there I was installing the Canuter valve, and you know this thing is huge, and next thing you know...

Regards,

Steve

Frank818

09-11-2013, 05:34 PM

AIM MXL digidash, right?
Do you like it?

Wayne Presley

09-12-2013, 06:20 AM

The AIM dash is really cool. It can display all of the Electromotive data in real time, has programmable shift lights, 6 warning lights and can be had in a version that does lap timing, G loads, track mapping and control cameras.

Frank818

09-12-2013, 07:39 AM

So far it's on my top list for my dash. RacePack is too, but I sort of understood the AIM does a little more. I feel I will buy a lot of parts from VCP. :) If only I could sell my car, I could finally start my 818 project... time, time...

Can TEC be hooked up with the fuel level sensor as well or that's independent?
On my DTA it's not possible to wire that sensor as it controls nothing, but I thought one stand alone could use it to trigger a warning light, that would be interesting.

Wayne Presley

09-12-2013, 08:35 PM

Nuul

09-13-2013, 07:42 AM

Exhaust Work:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3475_zps85bd798d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3475_zps85bd798d.jpg.html)

It hadn't occurred to me until I saw this pic. Is this where everyone is planning on putting the wide-band bung, at the top of what used to be the downpipe? I know you CAN put them there but they burn up quick. I guess what else could you do with it though...I'm not sure if it's even possible to place it post muffler.

Frank818

09-13-2013, 08:04 AM

Here is what you need
http://www.ironcanyonmotorsports.com/icm-products/icm-fuel-sender.html

Hey great tnx Wayne! :D

Frank818

09-13-2013, 08:07 AM

It hadn't occurred to me until I saw this pic. Is this where everyone is planning on putting the wide-band bung, at the top of what used to be the downpipe? I know you CAN put them there but they burn up quick. I guess what else could you do with it though...I'm not sure if it's even possible to place it post muffler.

So far what I understood is that usually it should be as close as possible to the head. The closer the faster the reading and heat will keep it up to temp. Not sure if it can burn up though.

Wayne Presley

09-13-2013, 08:27 AM

It hadn't occurred to me until I saw this pic. Is this where everyone is planning on putting the wide-band bung, at the top of what used to be the downpipe? I know you CAN put them there but they burn up quick. I guess what else could you do with it though...I'm not sure if it's even possible to place it post muffler.

That is where you want to put them. When you put them before the turbo the sensor can be subjected to up to 35psi and much greater heat than after the turbo. Clock the sensors between 10 and 2 o'clock so the sensor does not fill up with condensation.

Wayne Presley

09-13-2013, 08:32 AM

So far what I understood is that usually it should be as close as possible to the head. The closer the faster the reading and heat will keep it up to temp. Not sure if it can burn up though.

With a narrow band sensor, you want the sensor between 12 and 18" from the exhaust port for them to be in their correct temperature range. Too close and they get too hot and too far they are too cold to give an accurate response to a given gas sample. Wide band sensors do not have the issue of getting too cold as they have a regulated heater to maintain the sensor temp. Some narrow band sensors have heaters but they are more of a prewarmer until the exhaust gasses heat them, for cold start emissions.

Frank818

09-13-2013, 08:39 AM

Oh yeah I remember now, I think around 3inches AFTER the turbo outlet is where you want the wide-band sensor to be. Anyway that's where yours is if I recall the picture (that I can't see when at work cuz they block photobucket and other places).

Mechie3

09-13-2013, 09:29 AM

The one on my 06 WRX was about 4" back from the turbo outlet. Lasted 4 years without issues before the car was wrecked. It's going on my 818 in the same spot.

metalmaker12

09-13-2013, 10:51 AM

Ps: you don't need the bank two sensor with certain tunes, I will explain on my thread when I get there.

wallace18

09-13-2013, 12:06 PM

Ps: you don't need the bank two sensor with certain tunes, I will explain on my thread when I get there.
If you are going catless you only need 1 O2 sensor for sure.

Frank818

09-13-2013, 12:25 PM

And if you're using a stand alone, like TEC, and a cat, do you really need 2 sensors?

Mechie3

09-13-2013, 12:37 PM

I think Mitch was referring to an aftermarket wideband sensor for a gauge. That's what I was referring to at least.

Nuul

09-14-2013, 10:28 PM

I think Mitch was referring to an aftermarket wideband sensor for a gauge. That's what I was referring to at least.

Yup, like the aem I'll be using.

GrassrootsMotorsports

09-19-2013, 03:06 PM

Hey guys here are more photos for you:

Measure twice?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3616_zpsa0129fbd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3616_zpsa0129fbd.jpg.html)

Yep, because its bodywork time!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3582_zps2375610b.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3582_zps2375610b.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3578_zps79366607.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3578_zps79366607.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3631_zps4d0a2611.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3631_zps4d0a2611.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3589_zps6488773e.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3589_zps6488773e.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3604_zps82911511.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3604_zps82911511.jpg.html)

Caption this photo!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3621_zps9666c6fe.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3621_zps9666c6fe.jpg.html)

Mechie3

09-19-2013, 03:27 PM

Caption this photo!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3621_zps9666c6fe.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3621_zps9666c6fe.jpg.html)

You've pissed me off for the last time!

wallace18

09-19-2013, 07:09 PM

21634

Get me a bigger BFH!

flynntuna

09-19-2013, 07:37 PM

I christen thee, one bada$$ ride.

Bob_n_Cincy

09-19-2013, 10:12 PM

21634

Just tap it in, Just tap it in.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-br7JKuaZHQ

GrassrootsMotorsports

09-20-2013, 02:19 PM

Love the Happy Gilmore reference!
Wiring is a necessary evil:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3666_zps97b12535.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3666_zps97b12535.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3681_zpsc6bf2e50.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3681_zpsc6bf2e50.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3669_zpsa7e19bcb.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3669_zpsa7e19bcb.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3660_zps120a5e74.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3660_zps120a5e74.jpg.html)

I love when a plan comes together:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3672_zpse3d28834.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3672_zpse3d28834.jpg.html)

Look at her!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3721_zps10b74dff.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3721_zps10b74dff.jpg.html)

GrassrootsMotorsports

09-20-2013, 02:21 PM

The guys at the end of build trip number two:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3730_zps9c7be2c9.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3730_zps9c7be2c9.jpg.html)

The car is almost completed at this point with a third build trip needed to finish up all of the loose ends.

Caption this photo!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3722_zps41bb4f00.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3722_zps41bb4f00.jpg.html)

TEASER ALERT! Build trip 3 just wrapped up this afternoon:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/1237910_10151958466088140_1406684737_n_zps74a73fb8 .jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/1237910_10151958466088140_1406684737_n_zps74a73fb8 .jpg.html)

I'll have photos from this 2 day trip once the guys return!

Mechie3

09-20-2013, 02:40 PM

I noticed you don't have any of the metal trim pieces installed or the side cutouts cutout. Any particular reason?

Caption:

To build...or not to build. That is the question.

http://neven1.typepad.com/.a/6a0133f03a1e37970b01348416951d970c-800wi
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3722_zps41bb4f00.jpg

longislandwrx

09-20-2013, 03:13 PM

"The girls on Instagram are going to love this"

Caption this photo!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3722_zps41bb4f00.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3722_zps41bb4f00.jpg.html)

David Hodgkins

09-20-2013, 04:26 PM

The well-deserved smug face and tarnished hands of a PROUD BUILDER! Pretender check-writers are incapable of making this face, and their hands are squeaky clean!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3722_zps41bb4f00.jpg

:)

Wayne Presley

09-20-2013, 08:24 PM

Caption this photo!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3722_zps41bb4f00.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3722_zps41bb4f00.jpg.html)

I don't have nose hairs sticking out, I'll take a picture and prove it! Aw crap, I AM old...

GrassrootsMotorsports

09-23-2013, 09:46 AM

Here is the team gearing up for the final two day stent of the build:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3747_zps910454ae.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3747_zps910454ae.jpg.html)

Let's make the doors close correctly:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3772_zpsa9fbff25.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3772_zpsa9fbff25.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3780_zpseb4479b1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3780_zpseb4479b1.jpg.html)

Installing more aluminum panels:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3794_zpsae5ddcf6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3794_zpsae5ddcf6.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3799_zps466da29d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3799_zps466da29d.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3804_zpsfc3fe5c0.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3804_zpsfc3fe5c0.jpg.html)

Caption this photo!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3811_zpsbf70b2bf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3811_zpsbf70b2bf.jpg.html)

GrassrootsMotorsports

09-23-2013, 09:49 AM

I noticed you don't have any of the metal trim pieces installed or the side cutouts cutout. Any particular reason?

Caption:

To build...or not to build. That is the question.

None of the team is currently in the office, I know the main goal was to get the car home this time. So i'm sure some final sorting will be required and taken care of here at GRM HQ.

Wayne Presley

09-23-2013, 09:56 AM

I noticed you don't have any of the metal trim pieces installed or the side cutouts cutout. Any particular reason?

The car is going to be wrapped so the panels need to be done before the grill surrounds get put on.

Mechie3

09-23-2013, 10:09 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3804_zpsfc3fe5c0.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3804_zpsfc3fe5c0.jpg.html)

Is that rubber between the body and the frame?

EDIT: Zoomed in on the full size photo. It's silicone on the front and looks like the top edge of the panel is darker making it look like a sheet of rubber.

Caption this photo!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3811_zpsbf70b2bf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3811_zpsbf70b2bf.jpg.html)

What the eff did those GRM guys do here? http://indianaimpreza.com/images/smilies/wtf.gif

The car is going to be wrapped so the panels need to be done before the grill surrounds get put on.

Nice to know. Thanks!

GrassrootsMotorsports

09-23-2013, 10:45 AM

Thanks Wayne!

Our video guy has been delayed, but he's back in action now. Here are some videos for you:

Bodywork:
http://youtu.be/qAFlzsNpr4A

Cooling system install:
http://youtu.be/Ui0B75zqsFg

Installing the harness, does it run?
http://youtu.be/-IlwvqvJzYk

Shifter assembly install:
http://youtu.be/M7Y1u8pJwjM

Handbrake assembly:
http://youtu.be/-RIosk5YC7c

metalmaker12

09-23-2013, 10:55 AM

I have been using rubber home made gaskets instead of silicone.

WIS89

09-23-2013, 12:53 PM

I was going to caption the first photo of the guys gearing up for the last day...

"...aww shoot, it WAS my day to bring the donuts. I will be right back!"

Look back at the picture, and you will see who I mean.

Can't wait to watch the final videos and see the final pics. I also look forward to seeing the article(s) in a coming copy of your magazine! Great job y'all. And Wayne, it was awesome of you to lend your shop and expertise to the GRM build!

Regards,

Steve

GrassrootsMotorsports

09-24-2013, 03:45 PM

We couldn't be happier to have had Wayne help us through the build. We would still be building it if it weren't for him!

A bit of eye candy:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3885_zpsa939d8e9.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3885_zpsa939d8e9.jpg.html)

Installing door panels:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3850_zpse44f91a2.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3850_zpse44f91a2.jpg.html)

More aluminum panels:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3822_zps641e74c8.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3822_zps641e74c8.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3825_zps5dadf83a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3825_zps5dadf83a.jpg.html)

Our interior is looking much better:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3843_zpsdd2ea089.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3843_zpsdd2ea089.jpg.html)

Blue mirrors will do for now until we get our vinyl wrap done:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3869_zpsd2ad466b.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3869_zpsd2ad466b.jpg.html)

Caption this photo!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3842_zps52d82dfd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3842_zps52d82dfd.jpg.html)

Mechie3

09-24-2013, 04:27 PM

Caption:

Wayne: "Look over there!"
GRM Guy: Looks to side "what?"
Wayne: "He he, they won't find this dead fish until they get back to their shop."

Is that the first view of the new door panels?

David Hodgkins

09-24-2013, 04:27 PM

Hey, what's the deal on those inner door panels? Are they "hot off the press"? They are different than the metal ones from the open house. Got any more pics?

:)

EDIT: Mechie beat me to it!

RM1SepEx

09-24-2013, 04:31 PM

Yes, a better look at those panels please

Frank818

09-24-2013, 06:24 PM

Am I correct in saying that you kept the electric function on the mirrors?
Heating as well?

metalmaker12

09-24-2013, 06:56 PM

David, those are the new and improved door panels we will all be getting

Wayne Presley

09-25-2013, 08:14 AM

Yes those are the new door panels and they are nice.

WIS89

09-25-2013, 08:17 AM

Way to go FFR, digging those door panels!!

Regards,

Steve

RM1SepEx

09-25-2013, 08:37 AM

can we get a better photo of those panels please?

GrassrootsMotorsports

09-26-2013, 08:23 AM

As requested:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3854_zps086c96d1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3854_zps086c96d1.jpg.html)

RM1SepEx

09-26-2013, 08:37 AM

very much an improvement over all the bent and riveted aluminum!

Mechie3

09-26-2013, 09:07 AM

Very nice. I see a small tab on the bottom pocket. Is there a panel that goes over this to make a pocket? you know, so I can stuff receipts and other trash in there just to clean it out a month later?

Silvertop

09-26-2013, 09:33 AM

very much an improvement over all the bent and riveted aluminum!

Yes, very much an improvement. But those recesses could impact the placement of stereo speakers in the doors. What is the vertical dimension and depth of the upper recess? Anyone at Grassroots care to measure?

Frank818

09-26-2013, 09:35 AM

Yes, very much an improvement. But those recesses could impact the placement of stereo speakers in the doors. What is the vertical dimension and depth of the upper recess? Anyone at Grassroots care to measure?

I'm sure they'll come up with a "caption this photo" for you. :)

longislandwrx

09-26-2013, 11:31 AM

Yes, very much an improvement. But those recesses could impact the placement of stereo speakers in the doors. What is the vertical dimension and depth of the upper recess? Anyone at Grassroots care to measure?

I think it will be fine... looks like you still have several inches in the bottom and pretty much the whole depth at the top.

Silvertop

09-26-2013, 11:34 PM

I think it will be fine... looks like you still have several inches in the bottom and pretty much the hole depth at the to.

I think you are quite right about the depth. The doors are plenty deep enough for even the very best speakers. But because its an open car with lots of wind and road noise, for adequate volume and sound reproduction, I will want to mount my speakers as high as possible in the doors -- which means installing in the upper recess. And because I don't want to take up precious and limited space in the car with a subwoofer, my plan was to install the largest and highest quality coaxial or three-way speaker I can buy. The goal is a really good 6 X 9. But there may not be sufficient vertical space (at least 6") in the upper recess. Which means I may need to go smaller -- which will cost me some bass response. Or get really creative with the speaker mounting process...... In any event, that's why I'm concerned about the vertical dimension of the upper recess. Hopefully, GRM or someone else who has the new door panels will be able to measure the recesses and post the results. If not -- well, my kit will probably be delivered next week. If the new panels are included and not backordered, I'll be able to measure them myself. But that's a big if............. ! :p

Apologies for the thread-jack. I know there is a more suitable thread for discussing stereo systems. I won't discuss that any more here. I just need to know the vertical dimensions and depth of the new inner door panel upper recesses.

wleehendrick

09-27-2013, 12:11 PM

I know there is a more suitable thread for discussing stereo systems. I won't discuss that any more here. I just need to know the vertical dimensions and depth of the new inner door panel upper recesses.

That would be the thread I started here (http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?10784-THE-Audio-System-Thread). I"m in the same situation, I will be installing an audio system, and am anxiously looking for any info on mounting options in the door panels.

my plan was to install the largest and highest quality coaxial or three-way speaker I can buy. The goal is a really good 6 X 9. .

FYI, for sound quality forget about coaxial speakers or most 6x9's!!! Get a good set of component speakers (with separate woofers, tweeters and cross-overs network). This lets you mount the tweeter higher in the door for better stereo imaging. The woofer, which handles harder to localize low frequencies, can then be mounted lower in the panel without issues. There are lots of quality component systems with 5.25" and 6.5" woofers (and some 6x9). If 6.5" doesn't fit, I'm optimistic there will be a good location for a 5.25" (but that would likely require a sub for decent bass).

Let's move any further discussion over to the audio system thread; I wanted to make sure to point it out here so it wasn't missed.

Xusia

09-27-2013, 12:23 PM

^What he said!

Silvertop

09-27-2013, 02:27 PM

That would be the thread I started here (http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?10784-THE-Audio-System-Thread). I"m in the same situation, I will be installing an audio system, and am anxiously looking for any info on mounting options in the door panels.

FYI, for sound quality forget about coaxial speakers or most 6x9's!!! Get a good set of component speakers (with separate woofers, tweeters and cross-overs network). This lets you mount the tweeter higher in the door for better stereo imaging. The woofer, which handles harder to localize low frequencies, can then be mounted lower in the panel without issues. There are lots of quality component systems with 5.25" and 6.5" woofers (and some 6x9). If 6.5" doesn't fit, I'm optimistic there will be a good location for a 5.25" (but that would likely require a sub for decent bass).

Let's move any further discussion over to the audio system thread; I wanted to make sure to point it out here so it wasn't missed.

Agreed. Shifting this conversation to the audio thread. But I'm still hoping someone gets us a measurement on the height of that upper recess in the inner door panel! Wouldn't mind a vertical and horizontal measurement on the space directly in front of that upper recess (toward the door hinges) as well.

GrassrootsMotorsports

09-30-2013, 12:35 PM

Hi Guys, we have been out all weekend at Sebring (Yellow Miata):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/CIMG7392_zps4d13eb61.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/CIMG7392_zps4d13eb61.jpg.html)

What a great time, and was great to meet Wayne from VCP!

Also, look what I found in front of our office this morning:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/20130930_111516_zps9d3b54d3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/20130930_111516_zps9d3b54d3.jpg.html)

Finally got to go for a test drive, I really enjoyed it. Great, fun car!

I also found a tape measure in the midst of all the fun:

Yes, very much an improvement. But those recesses could impact the placement of stereo speakers in the doors. What is the vertical dimension and depth of the upper recess? Anyone at Grassroots care to measure?

The only place to logically mount a speaker is in that indention in the middle of the door panel. The indention measures approx 20" wide by 6.5" tall. It is recessed 2" into the door panel. I see no issues mounting a 6.5" round or 6x9 speaker in that space.

I will have more photos from the build soon, hopefully later today.

Kalstar

09-30-2013, 02:26 PM

Caption, My first thought was....."woo look, no panties".

wallace18

09-30-2013, 04:02 PM

When am I ever going to get to work on my own car?
21992

Silvertop

09-30-2013, 05:31 PM

Finally got to go for a test drive, I really enjoyed it. Great, fun car!

I also found a tape measure in the midst of all the fun:

The only place to logically mount a speaker is in that indention in the middle of the door panel. The indention measures approx 20" wide by 6.5" tall. It is recessed 2" into the door panel. I see no issues mounting a 6.5" round or 6x9 speaker in that space.

I will have more photos from the build soon, hopefully later today.

Thanks for the comeback on that. It's much appreciated. But for clarity, are those the dimensions for the upper or lower indentation/recess? If it's for the lower, I would really appreciate a measurement on the upper as well. At minimum, I'd like to at least put a tweeter in the upper........

Wayne Presley

09-30-2013, 09:20 PM

When am I ever going to get to work on my own car?
21992

So very true....

GrassrootsMotorsports

10-01-2013, 08:28 AM

Thanks for the comeback on that. It's much appreciated. But for clarity, are those the dimensions for the upper or lower indentation/recess? If it's for the lower, I would really appreciate a measurement on the upper as well. At minimum, I'd like to at least put a tweeter in the upper........

The upper indention measures 26"x5" and isn't recessed enough for measurement. It is very slight. Basically I envision a tweeter mounted in this spot then a regular speaker mounted in the lower indention. If you guys have any other questions or need pics of things just let me know, as the 818 should be in the showroom for a week or two.

Silvertop

10-01-2013, 10:45 AM

The upper indention measures 26"x5" and isn't recessed enough for measurement. It is very slight. Basically I envision a tweeter mounted in this spot then a regular speaker mounted in the lower indention. If you guys have any other questions or need pics of things just let me know, as the 818 should be in the showroom for a week or two.

Thanks for the clarification. While I was hoping that the upper recess was the 6 1/2" number you quoted, I figured it wasn't. Just looked too small. I'll probably stick a component set in the doors with a 6 1/2 in the lower recess and the tweeter up high. It'll work. Thanks again.

GrassrootsMotorsports

10-01-2013, 01:58 PM

^Not a problem!

Putting some finishing touches on the front end:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3898_zps6c423450.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3898_zps6c423450.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3923_zps22d67a57.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3923_zps22d67a57.jpg.html)

Interior finishing:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3965_zpsb541d362.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3965_zpsb541d362.jpg.html)

Studs for the rear "hood"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3902_zpsb52bb09c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3902_zpsb52bb09c.jpg.html)

We painted the stock wheels black, for now.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3958_zps11b400a7.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3958_zps11b400a7.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3960_zpsd067b644.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3960_zpsd067b644.jpg.html)

Caption this photo!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3919_zps150423b7.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3919_zps150423b7.jpg.html)

Silvertop

10-01-2013, 05:03 PM

The upper indention measures 26"x5" and isn't recessed enough for measurement. It is very slight. Basically I envision a tweeter mounted in this spot then a regular speaker mounted in the lower indention. If you guys have any other questions or need pics of things just let me know, as the 818 should be in the showroom for a week or two.

Actually, I did think of one more question relating to the door indents/recesses.......... Do you have any idea how much depth there is in the door BEHIND the lower recess? Based on the photos, there appears to be a fair amount. Hoping for about three inches at minimum......

wallace18

10-01-2013, 05:26 PM

22181

I bought lunch last time. It's your turn.

RM1SepEx

10-01-2013, 05:38 PM

I told you no more chile from La Comida el Volcan for lunch!

NicksPapaw

10-01-2013, 09:51 PM

Caption this photo!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3919_zps150423b7.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3919_zps150423b7.jpg.html)[/QUOTE]

If I told you once, I told you a thousand times. When I am on my knees, I am looking for clearance issues in the wheel well. I am NOT sniffing your crotch!

GrassrootsMotorsports

10-02-2013, 01:31 PM

Actually, I did think of one more question relating to the door indents/recesses.......... Do you have any idea how much depth there is in the door BEHIND the lower recess? Based on the photos, there appears to be a fair amount. Hoping for about three inches at minimum......

Not sure on exacts but there is definitely room between the door and door panel to fit a speaker.

Silvertop

10-02-2013, 01:50 PM

Not sure on exacts but there is definitely room between the door and door panel to fit a speaker.

Thanks. That's really all I need to know. I can be happy now. :cool:

carbon fiber

10-02-2013, 02:03 PM

No, who's on first, what's on second!!!!22188 (no one under thirty will probably get this.)

GrassrootsMotorsports

10-07-2013, 01:00 PM

After completing the build, we weighed it:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3968_zps83051373.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3968_zps83051373.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3973_zpsfaa1a7ce.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3973_zpsfaa1a7ce.jpg.html)

Then it's test drive time. But first, we needed some gas:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3993_zps208ed455.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3993_zps208ed455.jpg.html)

And away we go:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3998_zpsf41ea367.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3998_zpsf41ea367.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_4027_zps976830c7.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_4027_zps976830c7.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_4032_zpsbde199fd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_4032_zpsbde199fd.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_4015_zps79f2dcde.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_4015_zps79f2dcde.jpg.html)

We have the car back in Florida and all is well. Many thanks to Wayne for helping us out on the build. We all had our fun test driving it last week, and now the car resides in our showroom. Up next, the car will be getting a vinyl wrap and hitting the track for some baseline tests. I will keep the thread up to date as we do things with the car.

GrassrootsMotorsports

10-07-2013, 01:01 PM

Caption this photo :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3941_zps2b57b929.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3941_zps2b57b929.jpg.html)

C.Plavan

10-07-2013, 01:19 PM

Are you going to cut open the side vents?

GrassrootsMotorsports

10-07-2013, 01:39 PM

Are you going to cut open the side vents?

Yes, after the car is wrapped.

Erik W. Treves

10-07-2013, 02:43 PM

Caption this photo :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3941_zps2b57b929.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3941_zps2b57b929.jpg.html)

3 guys standing around...one guy working....I didn't know VCP was a gov't operation,......

wallace18

10-07-2013, 04:09 PM

22364

Where did our dash go? I thought that last cardboard box was empty when you threw it out?

D2W

10-07-2013, 04:43 PM

Over 1900 lbs on a donor build with bare bones interior and no gas. Kind of disappointing but expected after what the car weighed at the open house with aftermarket brakes and seats.:(

Wayne Presley

10-07-2013, 05:28 PM

Over 1900 lbs on a donor build with bare bones interior and no gas. Kind of disappointing but expected after what the car weighed at the open house with aftermarket brakes and seats.:(

The stock seats with seat heaters and airbags are HEAVY!!!!!!!!!!!! Would not surprise me if they were over 60 lbs each:eek:

dougkirkbride

10-07-2013, 09:44 PM

The stock seats with seat heaters and airbags are HEAVY!!!!!!!!!!!! Would not surprise me if they were over 60 lbs each:eek:

Wayne, so you got the stock seats to fit..... thats good news, i was sceptacle. i have 2006 wrx wagon limited leathers heated i wanted to use but have read all the fuss about getting the seats to fit. glad to know someone has fitted them.

Wayne Presley

10-07-2013, 09:53 PM

Caption this photo :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/DSC_3941_zps2b57b929.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GrilledCheese33/media/DSC_3941_zps2b57b929.jpg.html)

Sorry guys, I should not have eaten that burrito for lunch...

Geoff H

10-07-2013, 10:59 PM

lol!! That one fits perfectly Wayne! The look on the guy's faces says it all. Were you crop dusting while working??

RM1SepEx

10-08-2013, 06:10 AM

Wayne, so you got the stock seats to fit..... thats good news, i was sceptacle. i have 2006 wrx wagon limited leathers heated i wanted to use but have read all the fuss about getting the seats to fit. glad to know someone has fitted them.

Wayne made his own mounts for the GRM car... I just got my stock seats in mine using their new mounts. They could lower them an additional inch tho... At 5' 8" I fit fine with the new mounts. See photos on my thread

dirty kurty

10-08-2013, 06:04 PM

The stock seats with seat heaters and airbags are HEAVY!!!!!!!!!!!! Would not surprise me if they were over 60 lbs each:eek:

Is there a safe way to remove the seat airbags?

RM1SepEx

10-08-2013, 06:14 PM

Yes! Just did mine today. Flip the seat over and unzip the back panel. the panel tucks underneath with plastic clips. Carefully pull the wires through the space between the seat pan and the back. The wire is held to the pan by tape, just tear it away. Next cut/remove the two hog rings holding the side panel of the seat tight. Remove the two nuts and you can pull the airbag out. Fill in the space with some stiff foam. Either replace the hog rings or use a couple tie wraps to hold the side panel tight. Zip up the rear panel, re clip the panel at the bottom...

Done!

dirty kurty

10-08-2013, 06:17 PM

RM1SepEx

10-08-2013, 06:44 PM

sure, give me another job to do! :-)

I'll have an answer for you soon, I'm guessing 2-3 lbs each...

2lbs, 4 oz with my postal scale

GrassrootsMotorsports

10-11-2013, 03:32 PM

More videos!

Loose ends: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEc7tWX-NfA

Building the exhaust: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qEHcdE85dQ

Clutch issues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btw41et2o_Q

Door installation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLjFx5TYYFI

Front bodywork: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2YNS9n1Wfs

Dyno Pull: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0xgoJJGIHI