projekt zeal86 (build thread)

[olsonpg]

Originally Posted by zeal86

Reverse Light Assembly Delete Mod

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Removed my OEM reverse lights and filled the opening with an OEM quality ABS grille. I still have to secure it but for now this what it looks like.



I will post better pictures later. If anyone is interested in information about the grille and or the dimensions of the grille just ask. I will also post the method in which I will secure the grille.

By the way, I have the Diode Dynamics tail as turn mod so my reverse lights are located where my OEM turn signals once were.

2014 6-speed Monogram (37J)

TEACH ME YOUR WAYS..
Where did you get the mesh and how did you secure it

[zeal86]

Originally Posted by olsonpg

TEACH ME YOUR WAYS..
Where did you get the mesh and how did you secure it

I purchased the mesh through eBay Universal Mesh Grille

**the price fluctuates a lot... when I bought the mesh it was either $39.99 or $49.99. I'd keep my eye out for a price drop. $99.99 is too much.

I put together a DIY for the reverse light delete / mesh install here
Reverse Light Assembly Delete Mod

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[olsonpg]

Originally Posted by zeal86

I purchased the mesh through eBay Universal Mesh Grille

**the price fluctuates a lot... when I bought the mesh it was either $39.99 or $49.99. I'd keep my eye out for a price drop. $99.99 is too much.

I put together a DIY for the reverse light delete / mesh install here Reverse Light Assembly Delete Mod

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You the man!

[vf1rwolfleader]

Is it all right if I use your pictures of you wheels/BBK? I want to show my local 86 group. It looks awesome.

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[zeal86]

Originally Posted by vf1rwolfleader

Is it all right if I use your pictures of you wheels/BBK? I want to show my local 86 group. It looks awesome.

Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

no problem! thanks for the comp!

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[vf1rwolfleader]

Out of curiosity... and because I want a set... Where did you order the brake kit from? I may have overlooked it when reading through this thread.

[zeal86]

Originally Posted by vf1rwolfleader

Out of curiosity... and because I want a set... Where did you order the brake kit from? I may have overlooked it when reading through this thread.

I ordered them through @vividracing...Vividracing's pricing on this BBK was on point... just had to work a bit to get the price I received. Took four months to arrive. I don't believe there are many Runduce BBKs stateside...needless to say I love this BBK!

Sean took care of my order.. his info is a follows

(480) 966-3040
x-226
sean@vividracing.com

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[vf1rwolfleader]

Originally Posted by zeal86

I ordered them through @vividracing...Vividracing's pricing on this BBK was on point... just had to work a bit to get the price I received. Took four months to arrive. I don't believe there are many Runduce BBKs stateside...needless to say I love this BBK!

Sean took care of my order.. his info is a follows

(480) 966-3040
x-226
sean@vividracing.com

Awesome! Thanks. I'll definitely be hitting him/Vivid up in the near future.

[zeal86]

Installed my Shorai battery and KCM tray today. Easy install...fit and finish are solid...



Here is a link to the Shorai Battery and KCM Battery Tray...

Shorai Battery and KCM Battery Tray

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Started installing my Z Spec engine bay fastener kit today as well... I'm very happy with this kit... I'll post pics up soon...

Here is a link to the fastener kit

Z Spec Engine Bay Fastener Kit

I used the coupon code summerspecial to receive a 10% discount.

props to @WhiteFRS69 for finding and posting the link to the Z Spec fastener kit!

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[Vracer111]

Originally Posted by zeal86

Installed my Shorai battery and KCM tray today. Easy install...fit and finish are solid...



Here is a link to the Shorai Battery and KCM Battery Tray...

Shorai Battery and KCM Battery Tray

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Always constantly observe the voltage of the Shorai battery... mine became an expensive paperweight after it started having issues starting the car and then the voltage dropped to ~12.4V - don't EVER let the voltage get below 13V, not even once! I don't think they can take the heat in the engine bay + south coastal Texas summers. Going back to a Hawker Odyssey with a PC680MJ soon...those are proven batteries. But i will also be wrapping it with a racing thermal battery blanket to do everything possible to keep the heat in check.

[zeal86]

Originally Posted by Vracer111

Always constantly observe the voltage of the Shorai battery... mine became an expensive paperweight after it started having issues starting the car and then the voltage dropped to ~12.4V - don't ever let the voltage get below 13V. I don't think they can take the heat in the engine bay + Texas summers. Going back to a Hawker Odyssey with a PC680MJ soon...those are proven batteries. But i will also be wrapping it with a racing thermal battery blanket to do everything possible to keep the heat away.

Thanks for the heads up... I do not drive my 86 a whole lot... just my hobby, weekend, and show car so heat should not be that big of a factor for me. I'll look into ways of protecting the battery from excessive heat anyway.

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[Vracer111]

Originally Posted by zeal86

Thanks for the heads up... I do not drive my 86 a whole lot... just my hobby, weekend, and show car so heat should not be that big of a factor for me. I'll look into ways of protecting the battery from excessive heat anyway.

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If you do not drive the car often you really should get a battery tender for it... like Shorai says, do not EVER let the battery get below 13.0 volts. Mine worked fine daily driving for about 6 months then crapped out when it suddenly had issues starting the car and the voltage dropped.

My FR-S oil temperature gets to 220-230F daily driving to/from work. For battery thermal protection, this is what I plan on going with:

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...asp?RecID=2414

[zeal86]

Originally Posted by Vracer111

If you do not drive the car often you really should get a battery tender for it... like Shorai says, do not EVER let the battery get below 13.0 volts. Mine worked fine daily driving for about 6 months then crapped out when it suddenly had issues starting the car and the voltage dropped.

My FR-S oil temperature gets to 220-230F daily driving to/from work. For battery thermal protection, this is what I plan on going with:

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...asp?RecID=2414

I have the Shorai battery tender...the battery will be on the tender in store mode the majority of the time.

Thanks for the link... I'll take a look at it

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[zeal86]

Got around to polishing my throttle body today.... I decided to polish it without removing it... I just used towels to mask off the surrounding parts. I didn't get to finish because I forgot my Dremel at work...I need it for the tight spots and details. Anyway, I'll finish during the week.




I also replaced a few more fender and miscellaneous bolts with the ZSpec kit.

Pics of my engine bay coming soon.

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