Mediocre 242 - Page 26

jmc0369 · 01-24-2019, 03:08 PM

Awesome build - enjoyed reading it. Any updates? Possibly post a full spec list and pic on edited first post?

t8fanning · 01-24-2019, 03:10 PM

The car has been sitting since it got cold and snowy here. Not worth driving because I have zero traction. I have been redoing the rear suspension which will hopefully be done soon and I replaced the blower motor.

That's a good idea. I'll see what I can do about a spec list on the first post.

stick70 · 01-29-2019, 01:55 AM

I love this car, the engine bay is put together how mine should be

t8fanning · 01-29-2019, 12:53 PM

I installed some of Ben's rear axle bearings last night. It really was an easy job with the DIY tool. My bushings weren't as bad as some I've seen, but they definitely weren't good. I'm excited to try the new ones out. Unfortunately, I'm still waiting on a few things to finish up the new rear suspension setup, so I can't drive it yet.

My buddy also upgraded to a double pumper setup on his civic and gave me his walbro 525. Once it warms up a bit and I can put some power down I'll check my injector duty and see if I need to swap out the 450.

t8fanning · 02-10-2019, 10:59 PM

I finally found some toy bumpers in decent shape, and they were local as well. They're not the best lookin, but they're good enough for now. I have a full set of turbo trim to go with this as soon as I find some clips. I'm not sure if I'll keep my trailer hitch on the car as it sticks out past the bumper, but it's staying on for now. I still need to drill the holes for the trim clips, drill holes for my bumper lights, fix, paint and install my air dam. This is good enough for now though, and was a big step in the right direction. I'm really happy to lose all the unnecessary weight and ugly looks (in my opinion) of the commandos.

Harlard · 02-10-2019, 11:08 PM

Commandos look great on pre-81 cars. Fight me.

2fast242gt · 02-11-2019, 04:11 AM

What spoiler is that? Looks great

dbarton · 02-11-2019, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t8fanning

I'm really happy to lose all the unnecessary weight and ugly looks of the commandos.

Man, you're really into poking the oogly bear today.
Dave

t8fanning · 02-11-2019, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harlard

Commandos look great on pre-81 cars. Fight me.

That's fine. But this isn't a pre 81 car and commandos aren't my favorite.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2fast242gt

What spoiler is that? Looks great

It's a saab spoiler, but I never have figured out exactly what car it's from. The part number is:

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbarton

Man, you're really into poking the oogly bear today.
Dave

Lol. I know it's pot calling the kettle black because my car is ugly with no trim, but oh well. I get why people like commandos, they're just not for me.

Harlard · 02-11-2019, 01:34 PM

You should have specified

Skinny bumper all the things on 82+.

Stiggy Pop · 02-11-2019, 02:42 PM

if/when you want to make the covers and trim look good SEM Bumper Coater in Honda Black worked good for me. The old material sucks it up like a sponge, think I went through two full cans.

t8fanning · 02-11-2019, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stiggy Pop

if/when you want to make the covers and trim look good SEM Bumper Coater in Honda Black worked good for me. The old material sucks it up like a sponge, think I went through two full cans.

I was just looking at your thread for clip count and position and saw the SEM stuff. I'll have to get some of that. Did you sand the covers at all?

Harlard · 02-11-2019, 03:51 PM

I did SEM on my wagon. I gave it a quick rubdown with 800 grit followed by a wipe down with paint thinner, followed by tack cloth. Painting involved spraying a coat of plastic prep followed by paint itself.

Looking back, I think sanding is not necessary unless you are filling nicks and scratches. The plastic is plenty porous as is.

t8fanning · 02-11-2019, 03:52 PM

I do have a few nicks and scratches I'd like to address.

Stiggy Pop · 02-11-2019, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t8fanning

I was just looking at your thread for clip count and position and saw the SEM stuff. I'll have to get some of that. Did you sand the covers at all?

yeah I scuff basically everything before it gets any kind of paint or stain. The covers are porous but also have a 'crap layer' on top that you might as well knock down before you put $30 worth of spray paint on top of it. Good for adhesion and a good even finish. I had a couple of nicks/gouges that I filled in with flexible body filler too.

gsellstr · 02-11-2019, 10:59 PM

Probably a lot cheaper than that set I grabbed for ya as well. lol

Get em dressed up before you roll out for Davis!

dbarton · 02-12-2019, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t8fanning

Lol. I know it's pot calling the kettle black because my car is ugly with no trim, but oh well. I get why people like commandos, they're just not for me.

That's not what I meant. Your car is far from ugly. I poked the bear many years ago by asking on a certain forum (before TB was a web forum) if I needed to change my bumper shocks when installing later bumpers. Never got the answer, but I sure got a barrage of posts about how stupid I was to even think about it.
Dave

Uncleknucklez · 02-12-2019, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t8fanning

In the meantime, I got most of my gauges matching. These are so much better to wire than stock ones, and I've been meaning to clean up the wiring back there for some time. I only need a Stack boost gauge, but that'll come later.

Just curious, did those play nicely with the stock senders?

t8fanning · 02-12-2019, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsellstr

Probably a lot cheaper than that set I grabbed for ya as well. lol

Get em dressed up before you roll out for Davis!

Much cheaper. I got both for $50.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncleknucklez

Just curious, did those play nicely with the stock senders?

Nope. Stock senders won't work, but they do come with their own senders.

t8fanning · 03-20-2019, 12:19 PM

Just about done with my rear suspension. I do need to get some helper springs, but that's it.

I also got the front bumper trim on. Still need to mount the sides of the bumper cover and paint it. Plus everything for the back. I should have plenty of time to do everything I need to before davis.

Harlard · 03-20-2019, 12:32 PM

Nice. You should make me some trailing arms and rerar coilover mounts now that you have all of it figured out

Stiggy Pop · 03-20-2019, 12:38 PM

looked at pics said to self "guess I'll go look for the front bumper trim"

looks good

t8fanning · 03-20-2019, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harlard

Nice. You should make me some trailing arms and rerar coilover mounts now that you have all of it figured out

No problem. Put in your order at https://www.bneshop.com

blkaplan · 03-20-2019, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t8fanning

No problem. Put in your order at https://www.bneshop.com

RvolvoR · 03-20-2019, 01:27 PM

nice...looks a bit more lightweight than what I came up with.

01-24-2019, 03:08 PM	#626
jmc0369 Board Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Diego	Awesome build - enjoyed reading it. Any updates? Possibly post a full spec list and pic on edited first post? __________________ Member: TBCCS "Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; only ourselves can free our minds" - you know who! "It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society" - Jidu Krishnamurti

01-24-2019, 03:10 PM	#627
t8fanning 8v are still cool, right? Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cedar Hills, UT	The car has been sitting since it got cold and snowy here. Not worth driving because I have zero traction. I have been redoing the rear suspension which will hopefully be done soon and I replaced the blower motor. That's a good idea. I'll see what I can do about a spec list on the first post. __________________ 1982 242 Turbo.

02-10-2019, 10:59 PM	#630
t8fanning 8v are still cool, right? Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cedar Hills, UT	I finally found some toy bumpers in decent shape, and they were local as well. They're not the best lookin, but they're good enough for now. I have a full set of turbo trim to go with this as soon as I find some clips. I'm not sure if I'll keep my trailer hitch on the car as it sticks out past the bumper, but it's staying on for now. I still need to drill the holes for the trim clips, drill holes for my bumper lights, fix, paint and install my air dam. This is good enough for now though, and was a big step in the right direction. I'm really happy to lose all the unnecessary weight and ugly looks (in my opinion) of the commandos. Last edited by t8fanning; 02-11-2019 at 12:46 PM..

02-11-2019, 04:11 AM	#632
2fast242gt Do you have a cobalt? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: appleton WI	What spoiler is that? Looks great __________________ 1983 242dl 6.0 lq4 swaped Build thread http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=282323

02-11-2019, 02:42 PM	#636
Stiggy Pop Board Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Granville, MA	if/when you want to make the covers and trim look good SEM Bumper Coater in Honda Black worked good for me. The old material sucks it up like a sponge, think I went through two full cans. __________________ '79 242 943 pickup

01-29-2019, 12:53 PM	#629
t8fanning 8v are still cool, right? Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cedar Hills, UT	I installed some of Ben's rear axle bearings last night. It really was an easy job with the DIY tool. My bushings weren't as bad as some I've seen, but they definitely weren't good. I'm excited to try the new ones out. Unfortunately, I'm still waiting on a few things to finish up the new rear suspension setup, so I can't drive it yet. My buddy also upgraded to a double pumper setup on his civic and gave me his walbro 525. Once it warms up a bit and I can put some power down I'll check my injector duty and see if I need to swap out the 450.

02-11-2019, 01:34 PM	#635
Harlard Hurlurd?Harland?Bueller? Join Date: May 2007 Location: PDX	You should have specified Skinny bumper all the things on 82+.

02-11-2019, 03:51 PM	#638
Harlard Hurlurd?Harland?Bueller? Join Date: May 2007 Location: PDX	I did SEM on my wagon. I gave it a quick rubdown with 800 grit followed by a wipe down with paint thinner, followed by tack cloth. Painting involved spraying a coat of plastic prep followed by paint itself. Looking back, I think sanding is not necessary unless you are filling nicks and scratches. The plastic is plenty porous as is.

02-11-2019, 03:52 PM	#639
t8fanning 8v are still cool, right? Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cedar Hills, UT	I do have a few nicks and scratches I'd like to address.

02-11-2019, 10:59 PM	#641
gsellstr Vintage anti-ricer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Somewhere in a northern California smog bank	Probably a lot cheaper than that set I grabbed for ya as well. lol Get em dressed up before you roll out for Davis! __________________ 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!

03-20-2019, 12:19 PM	#645
t8fanning 8v are still cool, right? Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cedar Hills, UT	Just about done with my rear suspension. I do need to get some helper springs, but that's it. I also got the front bumper trim on. Still need to mount the sides of the bumper cover and paint it. Plus everything for the back. I should have plenty of time to do everything I need to before davis.

03-20-2019, 12:32 PM	#646
Harlard Hurlurd?Harland?Bueller? Join Date: May 2007 Location: PDX	Nice. You should make me some trailing arms and rerar coilover mounts now that you have all of it figured out

03-20-2019, 12:38 PM	#647
Stiggy Pop Board Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Granville, MA	looked at pics said to self "guess I'll go look for the front bumper trim" looks good

03-20-2019, 01:27 PM	#650
RvolvoR Board Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PDX	nice...looks a bit more lightweight than what I came up with.

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