Guest Report post Posted October 22, 2014 There won't be a great unveiling, you'll watch it grow before your very eyes. I've just been very naughty... i called Fensport to bvuy some RTV and ended up buying an Aluminium Propshaft!! My Valenti lights have just turned up as well!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 23, 2014 Well, it's about time I showed you all some pics of the RB kit I guess.... Here it is, just home and laid out on the drive.And here we can see the rear extensions roughly taped into place.. NICE!!In this next picture we can see the Japspeed rear brace fitted to the rear bumper mounts.This brace is part of their bargain underbody bracing kit and gives lateral support to the rear chassis legs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will300 812 Report post Posted October 23, 2014 Is that the knight racer kit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 23, 2014 Is that the knight racer kit?Yep. He did me a great deal.It all fits really well, except for the rear wings which need a bit of pulling about. They will fit but with a little work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveB 20 Report post Posted October 25, 2014 Awesome. What kind of engine are you going to run? 1 Burtie178 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 25, 2014 Awesome. What kind of engine are you going to run? Tuned FA 20 all the way!! Lowered CR and FI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveB 20 Report post Posted October 25, 2014 Ooooooo. Dreamy. Increased cc with a supercharger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 25, 2014 Just backtracking a bit here..In case anyone is interested, here are the Diff Bushes I fitted to my car. Obviously, they are from Whiteline and are a doddle to fit.There is a steel sleeve for one of the rear bushes, they tell you to tap this in... I used wood and two g clamps. I couldn't get it to go in with a hammer alone.This week I had a couple of gifts from the mail man.. here they are...The long box is my new Aluminium Propshaft from Fensport, the square white box is from Taiwan and has a pair of Valenti rear light clusters inside.Nice!!!!Now they are fitted, and simply plugged in as they are specified for the UK market. They are even E marked.I personally think they look far better than the (to my eye) cheap and tacky standard rear lights.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ124 118 Report post Posted October 25, 2014 Great progress, were the diff bushes straight forward to fit? i.e. could they be done on the car? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 25, 2014 Hi AJ. I don't think you could knock the front ones out in the car? They drift out easily, but they come downwards from memory? You might want to check if Whiteline do inserts?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee 82 Report post Posted October 25, 2014 Hey Nigel, good progress so far and nice to see it being done properly You say 'modified to death' 'lowered compression and FI' Whats the 'end goal' (too much apostrophes!) of the build? i.e. Street / Track / Drift / Race etc? I assume by the coil choice it will be road and track? And have you decided on which type of FI you plan on going for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted October 26, 2014 It's the lowered CR which interests me.... what are you planning, Nigel? 9:1? 10:1? I suppose a lot will depend which f/i you go with... Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 26, 2014 I'm currently reading up on all sorts of different stuff. We have the "Take it to xxx tuners" to "I'll fit the kit myself" to "I built and designed this system". I'm leaning towards the Sprintex SC route at the moment, purely because it seems to be the neatest and most robust "kit". Trouble is, if I wanted to upgrade, it's a massive cost over changing, say, a centrifugal SC?? I also like the spec and look of the Rotrex kit sold in the USA. I think probably 9.5:1 at the moment. I have a goal of 350whp on Optimax. My last Porsche had 315 bhp, and that quickly got boring, but that was partly due to the PDK I think?? PDK is awesome, but I got bored with it... This car is a toy to me, basically bought to mess around with and modify. It will probably end up being a bonkers track car because it's too much for the road. I'm currently 51, so need to get my ass in gear or I'll be too old to enjoy it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitman 188 Report post Posted October 26, 2014 I don't think you will get anywhere close to 350whp with the currently available Sprintex on Optimax Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted October 26, 2014 I don't think you will get anywhere close to 350whp with the currently available Sprintex on Optimax the 335 is capable and is available to order Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee 82 Report post Posted October 26, 2014 The sprintex 210 gets very inefficient if you try and push its envelope, and by that I mean the outlet temps from the blower are very very high so I dont think it is correct for your application. Not convinced the 335 is the answer either due to the intercooling limitations and I personally dont like to try an mask an issue by using water/methanol injection. Cosworths TVS should be pretty good, Kraftwerks C38 Rotrex option on a built engine could be a monster, and Rotrex chargers are very efficient Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitman 188 Report post Posted October 26, 2014 the 335 is capable and is available to order It may be available to order, but is it available to deliver? Has anyone actually got a production version? That is why I stated 'currently available'. Sprintex only advertise the 210 - http://www.sprintex.com.au/supercharger-systems/toyota-86-scion-frs-subaru-brz/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 26, 2014 This is just the kind of advice I need guys.. experienced through being there or having good knowledge of the subject. I really like the Kraftwerks set up, it does look to be a cut above the others in terms of quality. I like to think I know what I'm talking about when it comes to FI, but really I've only dabbled with GTR's which I bought from Japan tuned. Just for a little refreshment.. I popped the Rocket Bunny Splitter on today for a quick look.It fits really well and all the holes line up with holes already in the bumper!! Result!!!I've taken it back off and put the car back together this afternoon so I can take her out for her first drive with modded bits on. I told LV about the bushes, sound tube gone, spoiler removed and Valenti lights.. £17.19 was the total payable, £15 of which was admin!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitman 188 Report post Posted October 26, 2014 Nige, Be VERY careful with that splitter when parking, driving over speedbumps etc. - as good as it may look, it also looks very vulnerable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted October 26, 2014 It may be available to order, but is it available to deliver? Has anyone actually got a production version? That is why I stated 'currently available'. Sprintex only advertise the 210 - http://www.sprintex.com.au/supercharger-systems/toyota-86-scion-frs-subaru-brz/ Yes it's available to deliver, there are a couple of vehicles about with it fitted. I do believe mark now has one at the workshop or it's certainly en route. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted October 26, 2014 Looks good. I know if I had that it'd be risky with kerbs and the like, think you'll need to be extra careful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 26, 2014 Oh yeah guys, you certainly are correct concerning the splitter and kerbs. Just imagine how it'll be when its lowered!! I was going to buy a GT3 before choosing the bargain priced '86, that has an even more vulnerable splitter. It also has lifting front suspension as an option. I wonder if I could make something??? Anyhow, for now I'll be making a mould for the splitter so I can replace it when it gets smashed!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 26, 2014 I've just had my first drive with the mods. I can confirm there is a rise in noise, but only when going slow, pulling away etc. The rear end feels very connected now and will now slide smoothly rather than hop like it did before. (On a certain roundabout). I cannot believe the looks the car gets. I pulled into my local for a pint, and all the smokers turned their heads!! I think the beautiful rear lights help?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveB 20 Report post Posted October 26, 2014 I think you should go v8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 26, 2014 Triumph Stag or Rover? ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites