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gtpvette · 05-19-2019, 07:13 PM

A few pics that I should of posted last week. Also,, spent some time on the alignment with my new tool. On passenger side, 2.5 degree of camber, 5 caster wasn't too hard to get. Tire pokes too much still. I have Whiteline bolts so I'll try to put those back in and see what happens. Maybe it'll help tuck the tops of the wheels a bit.

gtpvette · 07-02-2019, 07:52 AM

Thought I'd share something. Ordered a Ebay ducktail spoiler as I never cared for the OEM one. After 7 weeks,, this is what I got. I thought it was for a different car but I do believe it's for the FRS. The good news is they're taking it back. This image and text is what I sent them,,, along with 5-6 additional shots.

This proves again, you get what you pay for.

Zer0 · 07-02-2019, 08:16 AM

Is it upside down?

gtpvette · 07-02-2019, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zer0

Is it upside down?

You might think that seeing how bad the fit is. Here's the other side. I'm afraid it's correct. Well as correct as something like this might be.

I do think I could of trimmed this side so it'd flush up,, although it would of taken a lot of trimming. Nothing could be done with the front,,, it's just wrong

Good news is Rallybacker is having a 10% off sale for the 4th LOL.

Zer0 · 07-02-2019, 11:34 AM

Looks like garbage. I can't believe someone would feel ok selling such a product.

gtpvette · 07-10-2019, 01:52 PM

this one's better.

gtpvette · 08-03-2019, 02:10 PM

Figured I needed to post something,, if nothing else other than to let you know the struggle continues. LOL

Some shots of the reworked fender liners. The wheel at full lock and compressed is tight in the front against the liner towards the bumper. We'll see how it lasts. The rear shouldn't have any issues. Everything is caulked, undercoated and painted so hopefully no rust.

The flares overall fit well,, I do have one that bulges away from the fender a bit. I think I can cut it and re-glass it and it should lay down OK.

Again,,, like that Rallybacker duck tail I got. Got it used from a guy on here. Still a bit pricy even used but a well built piece.

Need to get paint ordered and get everything painted and final installed. Some reason I'm looking forward to this part.

Mucking around with alignment more. New lower control arms make it a challenge to get it even side to side up front. Toe is still out of wack as well and need to get steering rack reinstalled and the wheel centered better.

Looking forward to getting back to swap stuff ang get this thing done.

Ultramaroon · 08-03-2019, 02:23 PM

Wheel wells are beautiful. Should write a textbook.

Lynxis · 08-03-2019, 03:12 PM

Looks good other than I hope you never need to take the front bumper off lol...

gtpvette · 08-04-2019, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynxis

Looks good other than I hope you never need to take the front bumper off lol...

Shouldn't be bad,,, just unscrew the flare then take off as normal. Once this goes back together shouldn't be much need to take bumper off unless radiator or condenser has an issue. Well at least I hope so.

gtpvette · 10-24-2019, 02:56 PM

Not too much done the last few months. My back has been giving me fits. Took 7 weeks and did nothing and It's a little better but not great. All I can say is it's hell getting old.

I'm off work this week and next and decided to make a manifold cover as the manifold on this car is god awful ugly and I can just stand and do the work. Unfortunately the mold was trashed removing the part so it's one and done. Going to try and skin it CF today. Knowing how the wrapping on the hood went I'm keeping my finger crossed. If you don't see any additional pictures,,,, you'll know why. LOL

all4spl · 10-25-2019, 09:47 AM

looks great!

wparsons · 10-25-2019, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtpvette

Shouldn't be bad,,, just unscrew the flare then take off as normal. Once this goes back together shouldn't be much need to take bumper off unless radiator or condenser has an issue. Well at least I hope so.

My guess was he was looking at all the rivets holding the fender liner together and assumed it was held to the bumper too.

DBW · 10-25-2019, 04:16 PM

I applaud the creativeness... but why all the work when you could have put an eforce supercharger on the stock motor and made the same power, and even more on e85 then this swap.

05-19-2019, 07:13 PM	#351
gtpvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 FRS - FFR GTM Location: Key Largo, FL Posts: 785 Thanks: 240 Thanked 817 Times in 378 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A few pics that I should of posted last week. Also,, spent some time on the alignment with my new tool. On passenger side, 2.5 degree of camber, 5 caster wasn't too hard to get. Tire pokes too much still. I have Whiteline bolts so I'll try to put those back in and see what happens. Maybe it'll help tuck the tops of the wheels a bit. Attached Images __________________ 2015 FR-S - One Day I'll Finish The Swap

07-02-2019, 07:52 AM	#352
gtpvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 FRS - FFR GTM Location: Key Largo, FL Posts: 785 Thanks: 240 Thanked 817 Times in 378 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thought I'd share something. Ordered a Ebay ducktail spoiler as I never cared for the OEM one. After 7 weeks,, this is what I got. I thought it was for a different car but I do believe it's for the FRS. The good news is they're taking it back. This image and text is what I sent them,,, along with 5-6 additional shots. This proves again, you get what you pay for. Attached Images __________________ 2015 FR-S - One Day I'll Finish The Swap

07-02-2019, 08:16 AM	#353
Zer0 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: 2015 frs Location: Ca Posts: 511 Thanks: 426 Thanked 196 Times in 148 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is it upside down? __________________ https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120922

07-02-2019, 11:34 AM	#355
Zer0 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: 2015 frs Location: Ca Posts: 511 Thanks: 426 Thanked 196 Times in 148 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks like garbage. I can't believe someone would feel ok selling such a product. __________________ https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120922

07-10-2019, 01:52 PM	#356
gtpvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 FRS - FFR GTM Location: Key Largo, FL Posts: 785 Thanks: 240 Thanked 817 Times in 378 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	this one's better. Attached Images __________________ 2015 FR-S - One Day I'll Finish The Swap

08-03-2019, 02:10 PM	#357
gtpvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 FRS - FFR GTM Location: Key Largo, FL Posts: 785 Thanks: 240 Thanked 817 Times in 378 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Figured I needed to post something,, if nothing else other than to let you know the struggle continues. LOL Some shots of the reworked fender liners. The wheel at full lock and compressed is tight in the front against the liner towards the bumper. We'll see how it lasts. The rear shouldn't have any issues. Everything is caulked, undercoated and painted so hopefully no rust. The flares overall fit well,, I do have one that bulges away from the fender a bit. I think I can cut it and re-glass it and it should lay down OK. Again,,, like that Rallybacker duck tail I got. Got it used from a guy on here. Still a bit pricy even used but a well built piece. Need to get paint ordered and get everything painted and final installed. Some reason I'm looking forward to this part. Mucking around with alignment more. New lower control arms make it a challenge to get it even side to side up front. Toe is still out of wack as well and need to get steering rack reinstalled and the wheel centered better. Looking forward to getting back to swap stuff ang get this thing done. Attached Images __________________ 2015 FR-S - One Day I'll Finish The Swap

08-03-2019, 02:23 PM	#358
Ultramaroon 義理チョコ Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 31,865 Thanks: 52,120 Thanked 36,513 Times in 18,917 Posts Mentioned: 1106 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	Wheel wells are beautiful. Should write a textbook. __________________ service manuals

10-24-2019, 02:56 PM	#361
gtpvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 FRS - FFR GTM Location: Key Largo, FL Posts: 785 Thanks: 240 Thanked 817 Times in 378 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not too much done the last few months. My back has been giving me fits. Took 7 weeks and did nothing and It's a little better but not great. All I can say is it's hell getting old. I'm off work this week and next and decided to make a manifold cover as the manifold on this car is god awful ugly and I can just stand and do the work. Unfortunately the mold was trashed removing the part so it's one and done. Going to try and skin it CF today. Knowing how the wrapping on the hood went I'm keeping my finger crossed. If you don't see any additional pictures,,,, you'll know why. LOL Attached Images __________________ 2015 FR-S - One Day I'll Finish The Swap

10-25-2019, 09:47 AM	#362
all4spl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 400 Thanks: 61 Thanked 78 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	looks great!

10-25-2019, 04:16 PM	#364
DBW Motorsports Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 19BRZ PP, 16 M4 Location: ATLANTA, GA Posts: 67 Thanks: 36 Thanked 62 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I applaud the creativeness... but why all the work when you could have put an eforce supercharger on the stock motor and made the same power, and even more on e85 then this swap. __________________ Douglas W.

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