projekt zeal86 (build thread)

[zeal86]

Originally Posted by weederr33

It's awesome you're getting the HKS kit. Are you using their tune or are you getting it custom tuned?

Their tune at first then a custom tune down the line. Trying to move to San Antonio this year... if it all works out then I should be a little closer to a quality tuner... surely closer than I am now... West Texas is not kind to imports!

Know of any down your way? I've read that Jotech in Dallas are capable.

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[weederr33]

Originally Posted by zeal86

Their tune at first then a custom tune down the line. Trying to move to San Antonio this year... if it all works out then I should be a little closer to a quality tuner... surely closer than I am now... West Texas is not kind to imports!

Know of any down your way? I've read that Jotech in Dallas are capable.

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Yeah there isn't much in West Texas. I know JMS Racing is popular. They're in San Antonio and have experience with the FA20 motor. And then there are a couple in Austin I hear are good.

I'm sure HKS's tune is solid, but it doesn't hurt to get a more smoothed out dyno tune. Also, what advantages does that Beatrush underpanel have? I'd like to get one of those.

[zeal86]

Originally Posted by weederr33

Also, what advantages does that Beatrush underpanel have? I'd like to get one of those.

I'll just cut and paste what the Kamispeed site has on it...

The Beatrush Aluminum Underpanel significantly reduces undercarriage air turbulence which helps stabilize your ride at high speeds. The underpanel's flat bottom design creates a low pressures zone that in-turn creates down force. The Beatrush Underpanel has built in vents that reduce engine temperatures by ventilating heat from the motor via the suction created from the flat-bottom design. On top of that a high-grade 2mm thick aluminum protects the engine and transmission from road debris on street or track driving.

Btw, can you get me the names of those shops in Austin you speak of... thanks in advance


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[weederr33]

The ones in Austin, were MZM Performance. The other was Cobb, but I don't think they do anything on our cars. :/

[zeal86]

Got around to completing two of four installs today...Still have to torque the bolts on the differential mount support bar though. I needed a crows foot but l left my set at work. Pretty straight forward installs. Two more installs to go for now...











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[olsonpg]

That undercarriage porn. Has it ever been driven outside?? Let alone in the rain or snow lol?

[zeal86]

Originally Posted by olsonpg

That undercarriage porn. Has it ever been driven outside?? Let alone in the rain or snow lol?

Once in the rain for like two minutes... lol Never again though! I was at a local car show when the sky turned dark... I left the show immediately and was two minutes from my house when the rain came down. Pulled right into my garage and went straight to cleaning the undercarriage.

She only gets out on beautiful days if they fall on the weekend... lol She is a trailer queen and car show whore...

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[olsonpg]

Originally Posted by zeal86

Once in the rain for like two minutes... lol Never again though! I was at a local car show when the sky turned dark... I left the show immediately and was two minutes from my house when the rain came down. Pulled right into my garage and went straight to cleaning the undercarriage.

She only gets out on beautiful days if they fall on the weekend... lol She is a trailer queen and car show whore...

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Haha god forbid you accidentally or were forced to drive down a gravel road... i can already see your face..



Beautiful car by the way. From the interior to the small crevices between the control arms.

[Bramick]

Heads up http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90384

They'll be installing and testing the Eddlebrock SC.

[zeal86]

Beatrush transmission mount bushing spacer installed...



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[zeal86]

I Installed my front sway bar today. Awesome fit and finish...very happy with it.







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[zeal86]

Here are some more pics of my Beatrush sway bar install along with my Beatrush front underbrace.











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[weederr33]

Originally Posted by zeal86

Woah! Woah! There are two chips in that chassis bracing. Unacceptable!

[zeal86]

Originally Posted by weederr33

Woah! Woah! There are two chips in that chassis bracing. Unacceptable!

Hahaha... those two marks are from bolts that secure the aluminum underpanel... they are just kissing the surface of the underbrace. I'll just have to live with it... good thing the marks can't be seen with the underpanel installed. lol

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