Mediocre 242 - Page 21

Harlard · 05-11-2018, 12:43 AM

It could be done in time for ipd...

InTheWhite · 05-11-2018, 08:28 AM

Realy awesome car you got here!

I like the many selfe made solutions!

Uncleknucklez · 05-11-2018, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harlard

It could be done in time for ipd...

I was thinking the same thing, Haul ass Tate.

t8fanning · 05-11-2018, 12:15 PM

I really don't think it'll be done by IPD. I'm still waiting on a couple things for the engine. Plus I don't want to road trip on an engine I'm breaking in. Constant rpm can't be good for ring seating.

I'm still going though.

TIPSP · 05-11-2018, 01:52 PM

Yep. Don’t do constant rpms on breakin.

t8fanning · 05-17-2018, 09:36 AM

Still working on painting the engine bay, and still waiting for some parts to finish the engine.

I took the struts off to improve a weld a bit and found I need new strut inserts. Any recommendations? I don't think I want Bilstein HDs again.

Uncleknucklez · 05-17-2018, 09:48 AM

<--- Pretty satisfied with Koni Adjustables for an off the shelf option.

Quote:

Originally Posted by t8fanning

I took the struts off to improve a weld a bit and found I need new strut inserts. Any recommendations? I don't think I want Bilstein HDs again.

cosbySweater · 05-17-2018, 02:13 PM

t8fanning · 05-17-2018, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosbySweater

Gaz

That's what I'm thinking I'll do now. I really want some JRZs but not sure if I can justify it.

gsellstr · 05-17-2018, 02:34 PM

+1 on the Koni yellow's. Got them on mine, had them on the R, really happy with them. Usually go on sale this time of year as well.
$448 shipped for front and rear from these guys...
https://www.tunersports.com/koni-spo...-2_p19841.html

I've bought from them a few times in the past, no issues.

MDVLN · 05-17-2018, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t8fanning

That's what I'm thinking I'll do now. I really want some JRZs but not sure if I can justify it.

Absolutely worth every penny if you can get over the price. Understandably steep and the Mrs might not be too happy if/when she finds out though... ha.

Gaz are great too, the price for a pair of those is probably easier to accept, haha.

t8fanning · 05-17-2018, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDVLN

Absolutely worth every penny if you can get over the price. Understandably steep and the Mrs might not be too happy if/when she finds out though... ha.

I bet. Have you used them before?

Texas240 · 05-17-2018, 06:56 PM

I love my Gaz struts and shocks

t8fanning · 05-17-2018, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas240

I love my Gaz struts and shocks

Do you have the drop in strut dampers or the full coilovers?

Mr. Blewregaurd · 05-17-2018, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t8fanning

I bet. Have you used them before?

I've got them on my car. Finest thing available. Absolutely worth the price

t8fanning · 05-21-2018, 10:04 PM

I got one of the last parts I need to finish up the engine. I had an old RSI square tooth adjustable cam gear. When I pulled the timing belt, I found the belt had worn away at the gear so I figured I'd upgrade to a round tooth belt. I didn't want to buy a whole new gear, so I talked to the Beckers at STS machining and they sold me the outer ring only. It's a perfect fit. You can swap inner hubs and outer rings between the STS gear and the RSI gear.

t8fanning · 05-30-2018, 12:52 AM

Paint and clear are on. There is some dust in the paint and some runs. Hopefully I'll be able to sand and smooth them out. It's about the best we could do in my small dusty, dog hair filled garage.

Vol242vo · 05-30-2018, 05:46 PM

Looks good from here!

Stiggy Pop · 05-31-2018, 09:03 AM

dog hair just adds strength, like fiberglass.

t8fanning · 05-31-2018, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stiggy Pop

dog hair just adds strength, like fiberglass.

Composite Paint TM

Uncleknucklez · 06-13-2018, 04:11 PM

Is this thing back together yet or nah

t8fanning · 06-13-2018, 09:58 PM

Not yet. Engine and trans are in, but that's it. My motivation has been low and I've been working on my Dad's Tacoma and my buddy's Civic. But I'll get it running in the next couple weeks. The stuff I have to do is just not fun.

I did get my sunroof painted and installed all new sunroof seals. Did a decent job, but they could definitely be straighter. I also need to adjust the rear of the sunroof up as well.

Gnomestur · 06-29-2018, 11:38 PM

How goes the assembly?

t8fanning · 07-01-2018, 09:57 PM

I've been rafting the middle fork of the salmon river in Idaho the past week, but I got most everything in before I left.

I just need to get new spark plugs, fill the trans and engine with fluids, bleed the clutch, and install the exhaust and it should be ready to start. It won't be ready to drive until I get a big package from Ben. Hopefully that comes in the next week or so.

Harlard · 07-01-2018, 11:24 PM

Good going. I'm all out of motivation to change the oil in my cars...

05-11-2018, 12:15 PM	#504
t8fanning 8v are still cool, right? Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cedar Hills, UT	I really don't think it'll be done by IPD. I'm still waiting on a couple things for the engine. Plus I don't want to road trip on an engine I'm breaking in. Constant rpm can't be good for ring seating. I'm still going though. __________________ 1982 242 Turbo.

05-11-2018, 01:52 PM	#505
TIPSP Got Boost? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Moorpark, Ca	Yep. Don’t do constant rpms on breakin. __________________ 82 244T: Modified. (gone) 75 242DL: Modified. 05 Lotus Elise: Modified.

05-17-2018, 09:36 AM	#506
t8fanning 8v are still cool, right? Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cedar Hills, UT	Still working on painting the engine bay, and still waiting for some parts to finish the engine. I took the struts off to improve a weld a bit and found I need new strut inserts. Any recommendations? I don't think I want Bilstein HDs again. Last edited by t8fanning; 05-17-2018 at 10:05 AM..

05-17-2018, 02:34 PM	#510
gsellstr Vintage anti-ricer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Somewhere in a northern California smog bank	+1 on the Koni yellow's. Got them on mine, had them on the R, really happy with them. Usually go on sale this time of year as well. $448 shipped for front and rear from these guys... https://www.tunersports.com/koni-spo...-2_p19841.html I've bought from them a few times in the past, no issues. __________________ RIP Doug Williams "Mr. Doug" 4/15/2009 Pete Fluitman "fivehundred" 7/14/2013 Mick Starkey "TrickMick" 1/10/14 Mark Baldwin "blue850t5" 7/19/18 Nick Fengler "fengler" 8/6/18 Thomas Fritz "stealthfti" 10/11/18 74 144 B20 http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=224983 90 745Ti http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=334698 If you need Superpro bushings PM me for price and availability!

05-17-2018, 06:56 PM	#513
Texas240 Prius Owner Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dallas, TX	I love my Gaz struts and shocks __________________ 93 245 LS Engine Swap Project

05-11-2018, 08:28 AM	#502
InTheWhite Board Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sweden	Realy awesome car you got here! I like the many selfe made solutions!

05-21-2018, 10:04 PM	#516
t8fanning 8v are still cool, right? Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cedar Hills, UT	I got one of the last parts I need to finish up the engine. I had an old RSI square tooth adjustable cam gear. When I pulled the timing belt, I found the belt had worn away at the gear so I figured I'd upgrade to a round tooth belt. I didn't want to buy a whole new gear, so I talked to the Beckers at STS machining and they sold me the outer ring only. It's a perfect fit. You can swap inner hubs and outer rings between the STS gear and the RSI gear.

05-30-2018, 12:52 AM	#517
t8fanning 8v are still cool, right? Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cedar Hills, UT	Paint and clear are on. There is some dust in the paint and some runs. Hopefully I'll be able to sand and smooth them out. It's about the best we could do in my small dusty, dog hair filled garage.

05-30-2018, 05:46 PM	#518
Vol242vo Keep it clean... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spokane, WA	Looks good from here! __________________ Derek 1 Owner - 85k mile 1980 242 Recaro LX Bs - 16" ARE 398s - 25/25 Sway Bars - Bilstein HDs - SuperPro Poly/STS Derlin Bushings - MSD - R Sport Wheel -Project Thread- Follow on IG: @vol242vo

05-31-2018, 09:03 AM	#519
Stiggy Pop Board Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Granville, MA	dog hair just adds strength, like fiberglass. __________________ '79 242 943 pickup

06-13-2018, 04:11 PM	#521
Uncleknucklez bruspeed Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA	Is this thing back together yet or nah

06-13-2018, 09:58 PM	#522
t8fanning 8v are still cool, right? Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cedar Hills, UT	Not yet. Engine and trans are in, but that's it. My motivation has been low and I've been working on my Dad's Tacoma and my buddy's Civic. But I'll get it running in the next couple weeks. The stuff I have to do is just not fun. I did get my sunroof painted and installed all new sunroof seals. Did a decent job, but they could definitely be straighter. I also need to adjust the rear of the sunroof up as well.

06-29-2018, 11:38 PM	#523
Gnomestur Board Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: santa clarita	How goes the assembly?

07-01-2018, 09:57 PM	#524
t8fanning 8v are still cool, right? Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cedar Hills, UT	I've been rafting the middle fork of the salmon river in Idaho the past week, but I got most everything in before I left. I just need to get new spark plugs, fill the trans and engine with fluids, bleed the clutch, and install the exhaust and it should be ready to start. It won't be ready to drive until I get a big package from Ben. Hopefully that comes in the next week or so.

07-01-2018, 11:24 PM	#525
Harlard Hurlurd?Harland?Bueller? Join Date: May 2007 Location: PDX	Good going. I'm all out of motivation to change the oil in my cars...

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