diirk's SWP BRZ Log.

[LegacyofPhoenix]

Originally Posted by diirk

Awesome video, thanks for sharing it. I'm going to post it up on FB if that's ok.

Yeah go for it!

[ftc~brz]

will she be staying home or will she be visiting MD again this summer?

[diirk]

Originally Posted by ftc~brz

will she be staying home or will she be visiting MD again this summer?

I'm done in MD. I'm back in CA now. So I hope the car is staying here with me...lol

[ftc~brz]

i see I pay attention like a champ lol

[diirk]

Originally Posted by ftc~brz

i see I pay attention like a champ lol

You've had a few other things going on. I feel bad for not swinging by before I left, but everything compressed at work and I was just running around like cray.

[diirk]

Installed the FBM Catchcan/Battery Tie-down.

Install was complicated by the fact that I have a Vortec and there were parts missing from the FBM kit. I ended up getting it all installed and a trip to Home Depot took care of the missing vacuum line caps. The missing fitting was shipped by FBM a few days later.

Fitment of the kit is quite good. One thing that confuses me is the choice of hardware for attaching the catchcan to the battery tie-down. They sent a countersunk style screw where almost anything else would work better. I'll change that out when I get a chance.

Also, I polished the battery tie-down prior to install just for S&G's.

Notes:

• A swivel adapter will make getting the PCV off much easier.
• A 1" open end wrench (AN Wrench) needed for installing the new fitting.
• The AC Compressor does not have to be removed. You can tap into the line further out without issue.

Pics pending....

[diirk]

Picked up an AirLift Performance air ride kit for the car from @Chaz@ORT with Open Road Tuning.
I'm working on the install right now.

I purchased the following:

Air Ride Performance Kit
V2 Digital Controller with 1/4" lines
3 Gal Seamless Tank
Water Trap
444c Upgrade
Exo Mounts (1 Comp, 1 Manifold, 2 Rings)

I have installation specific notes in the DIY located here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48616

[gsrmn]

cant wait to see it after are ride install.

[blugbox]

Me neither! I'm very interested in doing this to mine some day. Thanks for sharing your progress! Your car will look even more amazing.

[diirk]

Originally Posted by blugbox

Me neither! I'm very interested in doing this to mine some day. Thanks for sharing your progress! Your car will look even more amazing.

Thanks. I can't wait. But I'll be busy this weekend so there won't be any progress until next week.

Got the air lines ran today and straightened up the wiring in the car. I ordered a fuse tap off of Amazon to keep the wiring cleaner in the engine compartment and will get that organized once I've verified operation.

[diirk]

Well, ran into one issue after another.


Front wheels (17x9 +42 Rota's) are rubbing on the bags. Going to have to come up with a solution for that. For now I'm running the stock front wheels.


My tank won't sit under the floor of the trunk. It'll be at least an inch too high. Fort now I threw it on top on a wood panel. It's a temporary configuration until I decide how I want to proceed.

[gsrmn]

diirk after seeing your car in person and its looking sweet!!! SLAM STATUS

[diirk]

Thanks Ruben. It was fun running the canyon yesterday. Sorry we bailed before lunch.

[diirk]

Ordered 5mm spacers and just installed a 2" shorty antenna. Nothing exciting, but trying to keep this up to date.