Opie & Dave-RoR's Rebuilds - Page 9 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

guitarman · 12-29-2019, 04:03 PM

This is an amazing thread! Very inspiring. So sad to see so many vehicles written off in these days of so-called conservation/recycling. Opie, you are doing an amazing service not only to these cars that get to "ride on" but for our planet too! (or at least breaking even for all those carbon-emissions on your track days) :-)

Opie · 12-30-2019, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by guitarman

This is an amazing thread! Very inspiring. So sad to see so many vehicles written off in these days of so-called conservation/recycling. Opie, you are doing an amazing service not only to these cars that get to "ride on" but for our planet too! (or at least breaking even for all those carbon-emissions on your track days) :-)

This is true, our generation has become the throw away kings. Cars, like many other things, can be repaired, re-purposed or parted out to reduce our impact on this planet. And can be done while doing something you enjoy!

jflogerzi · 12-30-2019, 02:57 PM

If I ever need a cheap twin in the future I know who to call

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Opie · 12-30-2019, 03:00 PM

Here is me in my rebuilt BRZ playing at Sebring with the DGM track car we rebuilt for our buddy Aaron:

Dave-ROR · 12-30-2019, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Opie

Here is me in my rebuilt BRZ playing at Sebring with the DGM track car we rebuilt for our buddy Aaron:

That acceleration looks like my Camaro in "Wet" mode... minus 300hp.

Here's a real lap at Sebring...

Opie · 01-02-2020, 09:41 AM

So the WRB 2013 arrived on Dec 28th and yesterday got its 16,000 mile engine installed into the 2015 hydro-locked FR-S. The WRB was hit hard...too hard for saving. Engine survived unscathed, just replaced the drive belt (cut) and the water pump (shaft play) and swapped over to the 2015 harness. Started right up first crank!

Dave-ROR · 01-08-2020, 11:27 AM

Yeah that chassis was a bit too bent for us to fix

soundman98 · 01-08-2020, 09:45 PM

every time i see an exposed clutch fork, my first thought is "that should be greased before reassembly while it's still easy to get to!

dowroa · 01-08-2020, 09:55 PM

hmm... mine from many Subaru 5MTs is "OH MY GOD! Get a TOB Shim replacement kit and some Extra-S, stat!"

/me shudders

Opie · 01-09-2020, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dowroa

hmm... mine from many Subaru 5MTs is "OH MY GOD! Get a TOB Shim replacement kit and some Extra-S, stat!"

/me shudders

At least the BRZ/FRS snout is replaceable! No repair kit needed.

Marcoscrdo · 01-09-2020, 11:13 AM

You guys are so amazing!

My favorite thread as well, seeing these going from a crumpled soda can to brand new is so awesome lol

Opie · 01-13-2020, 01:46 PM

Project 10: - Update 1:
Well this one has got a lot done and I just forgot to post it...

All the wiring issues due to the aftermarket alarm have been repaired and the alarm has been removed.

Installed the engine out of the 16k miles WRB car, installed a complete OEM exhaust system that was in the WRB car, changed oil & filter, drained and refilled transmission & rear differential and fixed a broken lug stud on the left front wheel...then went for a test drive and something horrible happened...

So the car started, ran and drove great, got about a 1/2 mile from the house and the car let me know that I had forgotten to torque the lug nuts after I replaced the lug stud on the left front wheel...and it fell off.

Bad news is that destroyed the fender, good news is that the car was so low that it landed on the front tow hook and nothing else touched the ground and nothing else was damaged

Soooo, got the wheel reinstalled and drove it home. Replacement fender is now at the body shop getting painted. Once that is returned the fender will be reinstalled and the front bumper reinstalled. Then just have to charge the A/C and she'll be ready for state inspection.

gtpvette · 01-13-2020, 02:04 PM

How difficult has it been getting the paint matched?? I need to paint my hood, spoiler and some flares,,, don't want to blend but I'm leery about getting the paint matched. .

dowroa · 01-13-2020, 02:13 PM

@Opie - this is what happens when you disrespect the WRB Gods!

Glad it was simple to fix. Things happen.

01-08-2020, 11:27 AM	#119
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	Yeah that chassis was a bit too bent for us to fix __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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soundman98 ProCrastinationConsultant Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB Location: chicago-ish Posts: 11,330 Thanks: 35,240 Thanked 13,675 Times in 6,782 Posts Mentioned: 98 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	every time i see an exposed clutch fork, my first thought is "that should be greased before reassembly while it's still easy to get to! __________________ "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"

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gtpvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 FRS - FFR GTM Location: Key Largo, FL Posts: 788 Thanks: 241 Thanked 829 Times in 381 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How difficult has it been getting the paint matched?? I need to paint my hood, spoiler and some flares,,, don't want to blend but I'm leery about getting the paint matched. . __________________ 2015 FR-S - One Day I'll Finish The Swap

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guitarman Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Drives: 2016 Scion FR-S Location: British Columbia Posts: 58 Thanks: 44 Thanked 47 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This is an amazing thread! Very inspiring. So sad to see so many vehicles written off in these days of so-called conservation/recycling. Opie, you are doing an amazing service not only to these cars that get to "ride on" but for our planet too! (or at least breaking even for all those carbon-emissions on your track days) :-)

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