andyb5 Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Thanks Sam, really appreciate it. I'm going to be back in December for winter break, and then I should be around for the summer (May to August) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D s50r Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Looks sick sorry I missed the event I had to work sat and found a crack in one of my tethy so I couldn't mount all 4 slicks :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb5 Posted November 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Its alright, there will be plenty more in the spring. Sucks about the tethy, what are your plans for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D s50r Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Had it welded today and mounted the tire all good to go haha now I gotta roll my fenders so the slicks fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb5 Posted December 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 Lookin great dude! When are you back in RI?Got back to RI today.Now that school is finished for the semester, I had some time to mess around with my D3100 a bit.And messed around in photoshop a bit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D s50r Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 looks awesome i need some of the door lock rods! they will go great with my alum trim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishing3 Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 good thread= delivers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb5 Posted December 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 Made a couple GIFs Will look forward to pics/comments on your IC pipe routing.Finally had some time to work on my FMIC piping. IC in/out is 2.5", I went with 2.25" to make sure I could fit everything. Still waiting on a couple straight pipes and hoses to come in, so you'll notice those are missing...... First step was to do the for easier access to the ETM and more space for piping Here's a quick drawing of my planned routing Some pictures of the hot side in progress....up and across the engine bay And straight down by the fan shroud...and around to the ICBlue painters tape is temporary until I get those seams welded upAnd now the cold side:Still need to cut a few pieces (hence the paper...) and drill the holes for the factory boost pressure and temperature sensors--if anyone has any input on the best way to do that, I'm all ears.2.25"-->3" 90* elbow into the TB. The elbow just clears the dipstick and starter. I might trim it a bit so it clears the dipstick a bit more, we'll see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Nice work on the piping. I like your layout sketch Nice methodical layout & execution of the piping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prasamin Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 curious if you had to shave the plastic rails in the housing for the double din pioneer, and where you got the trim surround/bezel for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb5 Posted December 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Thanks H, I was more than a bit inspired by all your drawings when I was doing that sketch Pras, I did have to cut the plastic rails out for my Pioneer to fit in the stock opening. You can see the rails were removed in the first photo in the how-to I wrote.For the bezel, I bought a piece of 1/16" black ABS plastic from Amazon and cut the internal opening out by hand with a ruler and Exacto knife first, then trimmed it to fit the dash a bit at a time. If I had been at school when I did the install, I would have laser-cut the bezel for a slightly better fit. The fit right now is pretty good, but there is always room for improvement. My old Pioneer unit came with a bezel that had a pre-cut opening for the unit, and I had to trim it to fit the dash opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEU Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 and drill the holes for the factory boost pressure and temperature sensors--if anyone has any input on the best way to do that, I'm all ears. 2.25"-->3" 90* elbow into the TB. The elbow just clears the dipstick and starter. I might trim it a bit so it clears the dipstick a bit more, we'll see. Nice work Andy! I was stumped by the sensors too. Other then Doe88 style. You could just epoxy the sensors into the pipe for a permanent installation. I'm trying to do a RIP since I've got the drop in intercooler. I had thought of trying to use a P2 plastic throttle pipe from the throttle pipe. I know the s80 T6 plastic pipe won't work but maybe with the fan trick it could... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb5 Posted December 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 I had given some serious thought about re-using just the section of the stock intake where the sensors are Just use straight silicone hoses to join that section in-line with the aluminum piping. That's probably the easiest way to do it, but I'm stubborn and want to find a way to accomplish it without cutting up a stock intake pipe This is the "do88.se" method Neu is referring to: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb5 Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I let my friend drive my car last night, and he slid in the snow and accidentally hit a concrete light post. Winter Storm Nemo 1, Andy 0.The bumper and the hood don't look so great, but its not the end of the world. My friend is ok, no airbags deployed, no major damage to the car, and it still runs fine. He's paying for parts, I'm doing the work, and I don't depend on my car while I'm at school, so I'm not too upset about it. Shit happens, just gotta fix it and move on.I started to pull parts off this afternoon to get a handle on what needs replacing, and a short while later, I was sick of working outside After pulling everything off, it looks like the radiator support,hood, and bumper beam need replacing. The passenger bumper mount bracket needs some straightening, but the frame rail looks pretty good, and I'm not sure if I'll replace the hood right now, or wait till it is warmer out.I'm going to get the parts I need from one of Semir's (D S50 R) parts cars tomorrow , and this is how it sits now. Bonus points to whomever IDs what beer I was drinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispinds Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Looks like Blue Moon to me! How are the repairs coming? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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