Euro Project D

[07GTIMYFAST]

Oh it makes total sense, It just threw me off when I saw all those shiny brake components and then the stock pedal box haha, plus I just figured with all that cage fabrication a dash bar would make pedal mounting easy peasy. But in retrospect.. your planning on going sideways not stopping so it's not that big a deal. Let me know how you like that front brake setup, I'm looking into the wilwoods on my build.

[ponchis]

Why do you want the wilwood setup? How much? Hopefully i like the pedal feel, but hey the options are open.

[07GTIMYFAST]

several reasons for me including: I'm shaving my engine bay so the lack of all that stuff is a +, You can run twin MCs w/balance bar, you can get them in different pedal ratio's, I am running carbs via a throttle cable so they will be easier to mount a cable setup to. brake and clutch reverse swing mount setup is about $200 + your MCs

this is the one I am going to run with the dual ratio's : http://www.jegs.com/i/Wilwood/950/340-6451/10002/-1

[ponchis]

thats not bad for the pedal setup... i was thinking it would cost more... make sure you document it on your blog for my future reference... would love to see you tackle that step by step

[ponchis]

woops forgot to update... today was kinda short but here ya go...

Made some space in the garage...

Removed the fuel cell

Time to get dirty! removing the subframes was pretty simple

Out with the old and in with the new or restored

Tii parts

Because of this...

I had to go with this... over kill? naaaahh

Now i have this... some extra parts could come in handy...

maybe try a welded diff to compare it with my lsd...

[bricklayer]

love the build .... now thats the powerplant i want!!! keep up the great work

[07GTIMYFAST]

someone hooked a tow hook/strap to that control arm and will do on the documenting brake setup.

[ponchis]

Thanks Bricklayer... The s14 is the correct engine since i cant really fit anything bigger without modifying the firewall.

GTI... Ive read that the earlier control arms were notorious for bending, even caused my potholes... So yep... Stiffer is better in this case

To my updates... Well i did take all my parts to the shop to start assembling. So i decided to put everything in the car without the bodywork... Why? Well i wanted to mock everything up first, start the car... Put it in gear... Turn it off and dissamble again... I dont want to drill any holes on fresh paint.

Tomorrow is a big day for mee... My package from RMS comes in! More power anyone???

[ponchis]

Well i dont think anyone has ever done this so here it is...

Bmw 2002 s14 supercharged ...

i think itll keep my wheels spinning... enjoy ))

[oz_tom]

Looking forward to seeing the fit in the bay for this!

[ponchis]

Hey Tom... after i bought it, i asked myself... well will it even fit? too late but as i saw other s14 s/c'ed, then i thought it should be fine... i did some measuring and i think i maybe in the clear but theres always the alternative...

See how its a few inches off from the subframe? then a few inches for the subframe too...

Time for measuring

Getting some help while i snap some shots

Less than 3 inches from the subframe... i think i might be good

IF all else fails, its time to cut... either way i was thinking of doing this for more tire/angle clearance... I cant cut passed the shock tower but everything else is fine...

LS in a miata?

[ponchis]

damn really wanted to update but i forgot my camera... hahaha

well since i have a few pics saved... my front air dam is inspired by this challenger... simple and to the point

Not my photos***

My flares are a bit different and i love the rivet/bolt look... thanks to the nissan skyline 2000gt

[AceAndrew]

Looks like it's coming along great, really nice to finally see some pictures of this thing. In regards to the rear brakes, it is 1/1 (though I have one extra set of brackets as a "just in case"), still get a kick of how the rear disks ended up rather similar to Mike Essa's z4 rear setup.... http://www.motoiq.com/magazine_articles/id/1887/pageid/2876/hard-as-fck-mike-essas-bmw-z4-drift-monster.aspx

I just want to see this thing in action already.

[ponchis]

Hey Andrew! Im glad i have a one off brake system. It looks very very similar to mikes. 2 bimmerfests ago i got to meet him and the z4. I really like his setup. Hes been doing well in formula drift too.

Yea my car was on a hold period but now is the time for everything to be installed! I have to take it to rms to get it tuned so maybe ill swing by to IE. i still need a few parts, like ur fiberglass bumper to cover those bars, maybe a few other things. Anything new i can use?

[ponchis]

more parts n pictures!

I had a hard time deciding whether to go with red or black poly bushings and i came to the conclusion that theyll eventually turn black so why not rock them red while they last... hahha

wanted to start building my front airdam so i welded something to grab it with...

looks like ill have enough space... tow hook anyone?

2 Packages came in today... rms and blunt

M5 Crank hub and the S/C crank pulley

made some mods to get more angle... stay tuned for the next visit!