MRG MotorSports 818S Build

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Had the 818 apart to replace the engine. Just thought I'd post some pictures without the coves on.
Bob

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[Bob_n_Cincy]

Getting ready for my dry Sump System.
Waiting on my 2.5 gallon tank. I will order hoses and fitting once I have everything mounted in place.
Bob

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=58934&d=1474677902



http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=58933&d=1474677900

[Aero STI]

Nice looking parts.

[Canadian818]

Gotta love shiny new parts! Is that a kit or DIY? Nice to see a few more cars getting dry sumps, definitely the Achilles heel of the EJ.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Gotta love shiny new parts! Is that a kit or DIY? Nice to see a few more cars getting dry sumps, definitely the Achilles heel of the EJ.

All those parts came from Aviaid, Plus I am getting a tank from them. aBOUT 1.8K for the parts so far.

[Canadian818]

All those parts came from Aviaid, Plus I am getting a tank from them. aBOUT 1.8K for the parts so far.

An unfortunately expensive necessity, but as far a dry sumps go that's not a bad price. I'm hopeful I won't need one, but time will tell.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

I'm hopeful I won't need one, but time will tell.

That's what I said, before I my engine started making that bad sound.
The time for me was 300 autocross runs and 7 track days.
Bob

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Did some test fitting of my dry sump with some cheap equal length headers.
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[Mitch Wright]

Nice, what is the ratio difference between crank speed and pump speed?

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Nice, what is the ratio difference between crank speed and pump speed?
The pump is a 5.5" diameter. I don't know what the crank is for sure, but it's about the same.
I don't think the speed of the pump is that critical, as it is scavenge only.
Bob

[Hindsight]

Bob, when you did the bump steer kit, did you drill out the spindle or did you use the taper bolt?

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Bob, when you did the bump steer kit, did you drill out the spindle or did you use the taper bolt?

I used the Baer kit that was a tapered stud.
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?12534-MRG-MotorSports-818S-Build&p=239655&viewfull=1#post239655

[Bob_n_Cincy]

We mocked up our Aviaid dry sump install on my blown engine.

My forester AC compressor bracket wouldn't work. Fortunately I had one off an Impreza:
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Then mounted the Aviaid pump adaptor bracket.
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Then Mounted pump: I choose holes based on easiest access to bottom fitting:
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Then mounted belts. This belt is 2" longer than the original AC belt.
Just noticed that the belt packages our on opposite sides.
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Done:
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=58985

[Hindsight]

I used the Baer kit that was a tapered stud.
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?12534-MRG-MotorSports-818S-Build&p=239655&viewfull=1#post239655

Thanks Bob - Are you running the 4.5" ride height? Have you settled on spring weights you are happy with front and rear? Looking at the post you linked me to, it doesn't look like you ended up being happy with the settings.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Thanks Bob - Are you running the 4.5" ride height? Have you settled on spring weights you are happy with front and rear? Looking at the post you linked me to, it doesn't look like you ended up being happy with the settings.

Hindsight,
I'm at 5" RH until, maybe 4.5" with us sitting in the car.
running 350f and 500r springs.
I have a bunch of non spec suspensions changes. Don't go by my bump steer spacers.
Bob

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Mike and I decided to use steel tubing on our dry sump scavenge line because they have to run close to the headers. This is our first time working with anything bigger than brake line. We actually used our harbor freight hydraulic pipe bender to bend the tubing.

We will put the oem heat shields on the header. We are going to use 2000 deg fire sleeve over the tubing and hose under the engine. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dei-010474

Here is a picture of out mock up.
Bob

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=59595&d=1476240153

[Bob_n_Cincy]

I used steel lines to my dry sump pan.
I didn't want to take a chance of melting a hose.(or worse)
I test fitted this EL header and the OEM UL header wit all factory heat shield.
I still have to fire sleeve the tubes and Hoses. I will also wrap the headers.
Bottom view:
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tubes under header:
There is two fingers of clearance between headers and tubes.
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Tubes up the side:
I have a short piece of vacuum rated in the vertical tubes for flexibility.
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Top View:
The pump hoses are working out.
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Bob

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Worked on mounting dry sump tank tonight.

These are my scavenge pipes
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=59797&d=1476676148

Tanks mounted to my rear bumper
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=59798&d=1476676150

View of rear of car with no bumper cover. Temporary taillights.
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=59796&d=1476676145

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Last week Michael and I got a personal tour of the Local Motors micro factory in Knoxville TN.
I got to sit in the world's first 3d printed car.

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I also sat in David Riha's FFR Cobra.
All of his panels are Carbon fiber.
Bob

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[Bob_n_Cincy]

Finished my Dry Sump install. Just garage tested tonight. Street test tomorrow. Then tracking it this weekend.
See you Saturday Mitch.

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[Sgt.Gator]

Looks Good! Although I'm still not digging the hard lines...yet.

For others looking at the pics, the DS pump outlet to the tank is on the side of the pump, not the bottom. The bottom outlet was/is the standard configuration if you buy the kit from Element. I'm sure Bob can attest that putting the -12AN to the side is much easier than connecting it on the bottom.

And I have two pumps configured with the side outlet if anybody wants one.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Looks Good! Although I'm still not digging the hard lines...yet.

For others looking at the pics, the DS pump outlet to the tank is on the side of the pump, not the bottom. The bottom outlet was/is the standard configuration if you buy the kit from Element. I'm sure Bob can attest that putting the -12AN to the side is much easier than connecting it on the bottom.

And I have two pumps configured with the side outlet if anybody wants one.

Hey Gator,
The hard lines were a PITA to make. But I am very happy with the finish product. Knowing that the hard lines have zero chance of failing from heat, is very satisfying. I will do the hard lines on my second car without hesitation. With all that said, the proof will not be known until a couple of racing seasons.

The Aviaid side outlet scavenge pump worked out great. A pump with a bottom outlet would have been a pain fitting up the hose.

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Getting the Aviaid dry sump system installed was an engineering exercise (much like the rest of the 818). Having our blown engine on and stand for mock up saved us many hours of frustration.

Gator, I will need one of your pumps for my second car this winter. See you at SEMA.
Bob.

[Mitch Wright]

Great news Bob and look forward to seeing you guys. I will not be here all day Saturday (some honey-dos to take care of) but will be at the track all day Sunday.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Took the 818 out on some local highways today to test the replacement engine and dry sump system.
Noticed a couple of things:

It was a cool day about 60F. coolant temp came up and held 190f very solid. Oil temp came up much slower and only got up to 165F.
Is that hot enough?

Oil pressure was in the mid 80psi any thing over 3000 rpms. dropped down into the 30s while Idle speed.

Idle problem. When leaving off the throttle, the car would stall or almost stall every time. Any suggestions?
Engine is 04 FXT DBW (TGV deleted) (evap removed) ( PCV removed) stock tune.
Bob

[Bob_n_Cincy]

During our test run tonight, we did a WOT up hill on a highway ramp. Here is a 3 second snap shot. Half way through it we did a 2nd to 3rd shift. I would like for any tuner type guys to make an comments if all is good or you see any problems.
Also, is there anything else I should be data logging?
Thanks
Bob
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=60193&d=1477537691

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Great day to go to the track. Video and data logs to follow.

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[Bob_n_Cincy]

Below is a chart of our first hot lap at NCM Motorsports park today.
Here are my comments, please add your comments or questions.

Top purple line is oil temperature, It rises up to 200f, but is doesn't look like its going much higher.
Next Red line is coolant temperature, It rises up to 188f, but is doesn't look like its going much higher. ambient was 80f.

The green line is oil pressure. It is hanging around 90PSI. I don't know if I can believe these numbers, seems to high. The press does drop into the 40s at idle.

The light blue line is intake temperature at the MAF. It is a straight line about 80f as I am snorkeling that from the side vent

The blue line is speed. About 120 at the start/finish line. 2 minute 30 second lab time. Speed gets as low as 33 in a very tight corner. There was some traffic on this lap.

The orange line is RPM. High point during the lap is 6800 and low point is 3000.

The light blue line is boost. I believe the max boost is set to 11.6 PSI 04FXT stock. I am kind of surprised to see my boost hitting peaks of 13 after an up shift. Please comment.
Bob

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=60274&d=1477802331

[Canadian818]

Wish I had some feedback to offer bob, I'm sure many are eager to see how the dry sump is working. Glad to see you're back at the track!

[Frank818]

Yeah how's the sump working?

13psi vs 11.6, that seems like short overboost, I believe it's a common thing but I don't know how often that happens on OEM cars or even if it did happen on the Forester.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Yeah how's the sump working?

13psi vs 11.6, that seems like short overboost, I believe it's a common thing but I don't know how often that happens on OEM cars or even if it did happen on the Forester.

The dry sump is working great. The oil pressure in much higher than I expected.
Maybe I need to calibrate my electronics with a mechanical gauge.

The over-boost is like the waste-gate is slow to open.
But it's only happening when Michael does a very fast up-shift and slam the pedal back to WOT.

We were hoping for a full day of testing but had a RUCR event.
(Rapid Unscheduled Coolant Release)

Does any one else have comments about the chart above:
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?12534-MRG-MotorSports-818S-Build&p=255728&viewfull=1#post255728

Bob

[Rob T]

Bob: When my car (Chad's) is all warmed up, I am seeing 90+psi on the oil pressure on the track and 30+ psi at idle. When it is cold, it is 90+ psi all the time. Last time I was out the air temp was 100F. Water temp was 185 - 195 F, Oil temp was190 - 210F with the front coolers taped off, but the back cooler open. AWIC after the intercooler was 110F or ambient +10, which is what I have been seeing. I think we have a similar set-up. Rob T

[Rob T]

I am going out again on Friday. I'll take a look at the oil pressure again. It is only supposed to be in the mid 70's, so it will be interesting to see what happens to the water, oil and AWIC temps. If I get ambient plus 10 on the AWIC, I should be making a little more power.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Bob: When my car (Chad's) is all warmed up, I am seeing 90+psi on the oil pressure on the track and 30+ psi at idle. When it is cold, it is 90+ psi all the time. Last time I was out the air temp was 100F. Water temp was 185 - 195 F, Oil temp was190 - 210F with the front coolers taped off, but the back cooler open. AWIC after the intercooler was 110F or ambient +10, which is what I have been seeing. I think we have a similar set-up. Rob T


I am going out again on Friday. I'll take a look at the oil pressure again. It is only supposed to be in the mid 70's, so it will be interesting to see what happens to the water, oil and AWIC temps. If I get ambient plus 10 on the AWIC, I should be making a little more power.

Hey Rob,
I followed Chad progress closely, you got a great car once the oil temp issue was solved.
For oil cooling I have a MerCruiser liguid/liquid exchanger tied in right before the water pump.

Your PSI numbers are similar to mine, that alleviates my feelings of distress.
By the way, I'm running Rotella T6 5W40 Diesel oil.

I am set up to measure post AWIC temps but I only have 2 free ECU input to data log with, so I chose oil temp and pressure for this test.
Keep us informed on your numbers. It give us something to shoot for.
Thanks
Bob

[Rob T]

Thanks Bob. I am happy to share my numbers and track information with the forum. If there is anything I am missing or anything in particular you or anyone else would like me to watch Friday, just let me know. We are all in this together....

Rob

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Thanks Bob. I am happy to share my numbers and track information with the forum. If there is anything I am missing or anything in particular you or anyone else would like me to watch Friday, just let me know. We are all in this together....

Rob

Hey Rob,
We all like videos, The more on screen info the better.
Bob

[Bob_n_Cincy]

I haven't posted in a while on my own thread. Busy on a few other projects. So here is some pictures from this summer.

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[Bob_n_Cincy]

Ok so I was at WalMart buying a big bag of dog food and a woman behind me asked if I had a dog. Now why else would I be buying dog chow, RIGHT? So on impulse I said No, I don't have a dog, I'm starting the Purina Diet again, and that I probably shouldn't because I ended up in the hospital last time, but I lost 50 pounds before I woke up in intensive care with IVs in both arms. I told her that it was essentially a perfect diet and all you do is load your pockets with Purina Nuggets and simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry. The food is nutritionally complete so it works well and I was going to try it again. (I have to mention here that practically everyone in line was now enthralled with my story.) Horrified, she asked if I ended up in intensive care because the dog food POISONED me. I said No, I stepped off a curb to sniff a poodle's butt and a car hit me! I thought the guy behind her was going to have a heart attack from laughing so hard.
Now that you've read it I have to confess - I copied it from someone else... share and make someone else smile today!
This made me laugh...hope you enjoyed it too. Lol (Have a great day, friends)

[Rob T]

You had me going. I used to work for a pet food company, and along with water, dry dog food is nutritionally complete. You could live on it. Our company made it to human food standards, too - because you never know when a kid or something will eat it. Right until the poodle part......

[Mitch Wright]

Got a good laugh from me.
Saw you and Michael at PRI but was in a meeting and couldn't break away.
Boy it has been a long time since I have seem the show that busy.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Got a good laught from me.
Saw you and Michael at PRI but was in a meeting and couldn't break away.
Boy it has been a long time since I have seem the show that busy.

I am a very visual person. I could just picture this happening at Walmart.

At PRI, we did a room per day. That was all my feet and ankles could handle.
We came away with some ideas related to trailers, fuel starvation and front suspension.
I was surprised there was almost zero EV stuff. I expect EV racing to be 50% of the market in 10-15 years.

I think you should have a hybrid track day event. Maybe in a few years.
Bob

[Mitch Wright]

We have had a couple of Tesla's at a few events, we don't discriminate.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

We have had a couple of Tesla's at a few events, we don't discriminate.
Do you know if they were able to keep charged with a normal track day time table?
Did they plug into your 50amp RV (12kW) outlets? That is about a 15 HP charge rate.
Bob

[Mitch Wright]

Bob i don't know if they were able to keep charged and run all the sessions, I will check with Matt. Yes one of them was in an RV Spot, anyway I will see if I can get more info.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

This thread has been quiet due to weather and Family stuff.
Merry Christmas to all.
Bob & Mike


http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=62130&d=1482338405
summer 2016 NCM Motorsports Park

[Mitch Wright]

Great shot Bob, Merry Christmas
Looks like we will have some mid 60's weather next week and hope to sneak out and burn some laps.

FYI I just got a Radium Fuel Collection box from Wayne, I believe it will help prevent fuel starvation I was having.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Been a while since I posted on this thread.
Our first 818 has been put away for the winter. We remove our summer track tires and installed 205/55R16 on Stock Subaru rims. Picture below.
Some of the plans for this spring are, side impact protection, add aero components and a power bump.
Bob
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=63931&d=1486947230

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Hi Bob, and yes rubbing on it is a nice way to relax during lunch :rolleyes:
I have the APR GTC 300 that FF sells, AoA measured at the cent of the wing is 2* currently.
We have a Mobil station on site with 87, 93, 98, 104 and 110 octane fuels, I had the the engine tuned to run 93.
We going to see you at 10/10ths, MVP or our event next month?

I didn't want to hijack tony's thread, so I move this to my thread.

Planning on a track day but we haven't signed up for anything yet.
Been busy on another project.
Bob

[Frank818]

Hey Bob! Welcome back, you're still here, thought you left man, usually you post every day.

Anyway, I was trying to find one of your build the other day and only found the other build, which I posted into.

I wanted to know which build is the one you built like a boat? I think it's the blue.

Then what did you do to prevent water from dripping down from the windshield and into the sides at the front of the doors? There is a small triangle right on the sides of the windshield and underneath is the start of the cockpit. My water drops there and I was trying to find a solution to prevent water from dropping on the sides inside the frame, and as much as possible preventing it from dropping over the battery too.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

I wanted to know which build is the one you built like a boat? I think it's the blue.

Then what did you do to prevent water from dripping down from the windshield and into the sides at the front of the doors? There is a small triangle right on the sides of the windshield and underneath is the start of the cockpit. My water drops there and I was trying to find a solution to prevent water from dropping on the sides inside the frame, and as much as possible preventing it from dropping over the battery too.

The blue frame car has a marine compatible electrical system. red frame isn't built yet.

My car is a roadster, so I wasn't worried much about a few drops water in the cockpit.
I left all the slots around the edge of the floor to let any water out. My car has been outside during full blown thunder storms.
There is no issue with your 12v battery getting splashed.
Bob

[fastzrex]

Hi Tamra,
The 2.0L pan holds 6qts, but the designed level is 5 qts with 1.5" of free space in the top.
The STI pan holds 5qts, with the designed level is 5 qts with 0.5" of free space in the top.

I will not be running the 2.0 pan low at any time. At idle the pan will be filled to 1/2" below the block. At max pressure the pan will be filled to 1.5" below the block. Witch is the design level for that pan. At steady state 2G's the pick up is covered. With the sloshing taking place, the accusmp will fill the intermittent times when the pick up is uncovered.

If 4 quarts gets stuck in the outside head and only 1 quart in the pan, then I will suck air. But then the accusump will shove another 1.5 quarts into the oil galley and give me another 5-10 seconds of runtime.

I would not run the STI pan over full. One extra quart and the oil would be 1/2" into the block. Add 1.5 quarts (total of 6.5) the oil would be into the crank.

That is why I feel that the STI pan is not compatible with the Accusump.
Bob

Bob, when you are talking about this particular 2.0 oil pan, do you mean an oil pan from a 02-05 WRX with a 2.0 engine? Will you/or you using/considering the KillerB 2.0 engine oil pickup or the standard pickup? Thanks!

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Bob, when you are talking about this particular 2.0 oil pan, do you mean an oil pan from a 02-05 WRX with a 2.0 engine? Will you/or you using/considering the KillerB 2.0 engine oil pickup or the standard pickup? Thanks!


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Here is a picture of the different pans.
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Top Left: Killer B Motorsport Oil Pan

Top Right: OEM 2002-2005 EJ20 WRX Oil Pan Subaru number 11109AA053

Bottom Right: OEM 06+ EJ25 Impreza WRX/STi (STi, Legacy GT & Forester XT) Subaru number 11109AA151

Bottom Left: OEM 04-05 EJ25 Impreza STi (Legacy GT & Forester XT) Subaru number 11109AA131

I have gone to a dry sump systems on our 818s. So no pick ups for me.
Bob

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Been busy on another project, but made it to an autocross this past weekend.

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Ran like a champ. Mike was 6th overall out of 64 cars there.
Please ask any questions.
Bob

[Mitch Wright]

Bob, great to see the car back out having some fun.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

I Love my job
Most days I get to work on a very fast motorcycle.

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http://newatlas.com/lightning-ls218r-el-mirage-land-speed/50766/


This week I'm working on 100,000 lbs (50 ton) coal mover.
Thanks You POTUS


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RG43HvfX_U


If only I could find a way to get paid for working on the 818.
Bob

[Bob_n_Cincy]

A couple of weeks ago:
The fast electric motorcycle part of my paying job was out at Bonneville Salt Fats for speed week.

We did not set any new records as the traction between the salt and our rear tire was less than aero drag.
Kind of scary we the rear tire of a motorcycle breaks loose at over 200 mph.

See article and datalog below.
Green is speed,
red is motor RPM direct chain to rear wheel(no transmission),
purple is throttle (motor torque commend)

. As you can see, each time Jim got over 200, the rear wheel would break loose and Jim would have to let off the throttle. Crazy ****.
Bob



http://www.motorcycle.com/top10/top10top-10-vehicles-at-bonneville-speed-week-2017-html.html/4

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=73178&d=1504432304

[Frank818]

That's a shame Bob, but you will fix this and try again right?

What's the fastest electric speed?

[Bob_n_Cincy]

That's a shame Bob, but you will fix this and try again right?

What's the fastest electric speed?

We have plenty of power, need to fix the salt.

Our LS-218 is name after the Land Speed record it still holds 218 MPH.
Bob

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Here are pictures of Mitch and i in the SINK HOLE. 818s VS 818r Both no paint, aero vs no aero, 3.5 vs 5" ride height. Street legal vs maybe. Dry Sump vs wet sump.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=82364&d=1520643591

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=82365&d=1520643592

[Mechie3]

That pic has me thinking I should ditch the windshield on my S (since the glass cracked years ago anyways).

[Bob_n_Cincy]

That pic has me thinking I should ditch the windshield on my S (since the glass cracked years ago anyways).

Might be tough to pass the wiper test without a windshield.
Are you already street legal?
Bob

[flynntuna]

All you need is a pair of these. :rolleyes:

https://www.google.com/search?q=goggles+with+wipers&client=safari&sa=X&hl=en-us&biw=1024&bih=648&noj=1&tbs=vw:l,ss:44&tbm=shop&srpd=15778435245892800635&prds=num:1,of:1,epd:10608125092805631076,paur:ClkA sKraX20ABEyCVnt2hl3QEhsJw-bLQitl6rXHI-qyaAHVHxn-oJQGxCF7pdZGWkx44UWu1aveyoP_R4BqU13j3dCMLmj5IgMepb ZPUB0oU7mWg24GWQ-hthIZAFPVH70xzR44vrU0RggmvhR5C2XjClDFHQ,cid:841133 9562304189949&ved=0ahUKEwi897m9__jZAhUMCXwKHfoBAXkQgjYIiAQ

[Frank818]

Looolllll

[Bob_n_Cincy]

This picture of my friend Tom O'Gorman's TCR car got me wondering if I need a bigger air inlet to my radiator.
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[UnhipPopano]

A bigger air inlet to your radiator would increase the air resistance of the car and reduce top speed. A better question to ask is if the cooling system you have is providing enough cooling to the engine. is your engine running hot?

[Mitch Wright]

I would think not.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

All of my video's I posted in the forum are not working.
Does anybody know why?

If I go to youtube, they work fine.
Here is example of one not working.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?12534-MRG-MotorSports-818S-Build&p=290085&viewfull=1#post290085

Bob

[flynntuna]

The video worked on my Android phone
By the way that coal mover is cool :cool:

[Hobby Racer]

All of my video's I posted in the forum are not working.
Does anybody know why?

If I go to youtube, they work fine.
Here is example of one not working.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?12534-MRG-MotorSports-818S-Build&p=290085&viewfull=1#post290085

Bob

Works on my PC?

[Sgt.Gator]

Works on my PC, using the Chrome browser.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Works on my PC, using the Chrome browser.

I got the video's to work if I run anything but "Microsoft Internet Explorer"
Thanks for the feedback.
Bob

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Today was a good day for our friend Tom O'Gorman. With co-driver Kenton Koch, Tom got his first win in TCR at Virginia International Raceway today. I'm sure some of my fellow auto crossers on here know Tom. Here is a couple of my favorite pictures.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=91565&d=1534634355

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=91566&d=1534634356

I guess you can shorten the corners if you only use 2 wheels.
Bob

[Bob_n_Cincy]

I have a potential FFR customer coming by tomorrow to see an 818 in person. I at least had to clean it up. The never waxed or polished raw fiberglass and still shines pretty well.
Bob
PS: sitting next to one of Mike's other toys.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=112152&d=1565406378

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=112152&d=1565406378

[Frank818]

Is that a 3 cylinder?

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Is that a 3 cylinder?

2006 Yamaha YXZ 1000R
Yes, its a 3 cylinder, NA, 1000cc, 112hp, 5 speed manual. sequential shifter.
winch, electric power steering, fox 3 way adjustable shocks, light bar.
It's got the radiator in the rear bed to keep it from getting clogged with mud. We are in process of redesigning that.
Bob

[Frank818]

It's got the radiator in the rear bed

Haaa, just like your 1st 818! :)

[fletch]

Wow! That finish looks great, Bob.
We've been slowly at work in our garage. Bought a 2006 WRX for a donor and finally pulled the engine 2 days ago. Maybe we'll get some time to actually post on the forum here...

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Wow! That finish looks great, Bob.
We've been slowly at work in our garage. Bought a 2006 WRX for a donor and finally pulled the engine 2 days ago. Maybe we'll get some time to actually post on the forum here...

please post every couple of day so we can watch your build progress.
Bob

[fletch]

We're more on the weekend-to-weekend schedule, but I hear you.
All the best to you & Michael.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

This part should move your master cylinder out enough that you don't need remote reservoir

https://www.outboundmotorsports.com/products/subaru-brake-booster-delete?fbclid=IwAR0yhKbsKx-AoWJL5gYFsCWdsVgsNB5HWjq5h42gF2VhhK3QCB8rrflVxlA