Update from the graveeee. Still struggling with photobucket, if anyone has questions about the kit, tune, setup, etc don't hesitate to ask. I'm pretty good about responding to PM's or posts here but photobucket makes me want to jump off a bridge every time I go to work on the remaining photos in here.
Interior: Stock seats didn't work out, upon arrival they were poorly recovered so I returned them. Eyeing a set of Recaro Specialists for xmas. Still enjoying the stock Tech 1 wheel. I think that rewrapped, a final leather seat solution and condor knob should close it out. Pro Tip: Pay attention to the wattage rating on your cluster bulbs. 3W max means 3W max. I had one pop on me from getting too hot.
Engine: Got the new backing plate, trumpets and spacers from Rama. Spoiler alert: all the parts helped the rubbing issue, but didn't solve it (sad emoji). Ultimate solution: I spaced the hood another 1/8" (still not that noticeable) and pulled the factory liner. No paint issues or anything so far. Kinda frustrated with that issue overall but I feel that this is the least invasive solution. I've been driving the car a lot recently and haven't seen any further rubbing. The car is coming due for a timing belt, and I'm still not financially ready to break off a 3.0 for this car. I'd like to pull the motor, get the maintenance / a reseal done next year. Adding factory idle control back into the mix is also on the list.
Rear End / Suspension: Pre-CMP, the car got all new rear end bushings (minus differential) along with new offset CABs and an alignment. Went to Eurowise here in CLT for it, was left with kind of mixed impressions. They had lots of complaints about the garagistic adjusters, and when I talked to them about a right hand pull (on fresh tires and alignment), they didn't seem to be jumping at the chance to work on the car again and asked me to add front camber/castor adjustment to correct the issue. I have since murdered the G-Forces (which are really not up to task on track) so I need tires before revisiting the issue. The IE 25/22 bar set also went on, and would be perfect for autocross. However, the rear stiffness really made the car too unstable for me on track and I ended up sideways for most of the day, especially once the tires were fully killed. This is with the bar on full soft too, although I think the tires contributed to my issues. The end links also rub my Eibach's in the rear, so in addition to front castor/camber adjustability, I think a 2.5" spring conversion might be on the horizon.
Getting closer (lots left to go) to the limit in this car at 180 whp, 230 feels like a good practical target. More would be fun on the street, but honestly wouldn't be much use for me on the track. Interested to see what you squeeze out of a properly equipped 2.8!
Per your earlier comments, I'm looking into a contactless TPS as well. Gonna try and find a direct fit before I go and modify the RHD parts.
Giant stream of consciousness picture update:
Interior: Stock seats didn't work out, upon arrival they were poorly recovered so I returned them. Eyeing a set of Recaro Specialists for xmas. Still enjoying the stock Tech 1 wheel. I think that rewrapped, a final leather seat solution and condor knob should close it out. Pro Tip: Pay attention to the wattage rating on your cluster bulbs. 3W max means 3W max. I had one pop on me from getting too hot.
Engine: Got the new backing plate, trumpets and spacers from Rama. Spoiler alert: all the parts helped the rubbing issue, but didn't solve it (sad emoji). Ultimate solution: I spaced the hood another 1/8" (still not that noticeable) and pulled the factory liner. No paint issues or anything so far. Kinda frustrated with that issue overall but I feel that this is the least invasive solution. I've been driving the car a lot recently and haven't seen any further rubbing. The car is coming due for a timing belt, and I'm still not financially ready to break off a 3.0 for this car. I'd like to pull the motor, get the maintenance / a reseal done next year. Adding factory idle control back into the mix is also on the list.
Rear End / Suspension: Pre-CMP, the car got all new rear end bushings (minus differential) along with new offset CABs and an alignment. Went to Eurowise here in CLT for it, was left with kind of mixed impressions. They had lots of complaints about the garagistic adjusters, and when I talked to them about a right hand pull (on fresh tires and alignment), they didn't seem to be jumping at the chance to work on the car again and asked me to add front camber/castor adjustment to correct the issue. I have since murdered the G-Forces (which are really not up to task on track) so I need tires before revisiting the issue. The IE 25/22 bar set also went on, and would be perfect for autocross. However, the rear stiffness really made the car too unstable for me on track and I ended up sideways for most of the day, especially once the tires were fully killed. This is with the bar on full soft too, although I think the tires contributed to my issues. The end links also rub my Eibach's in the rear, so in addition to front castor/camber adjustability, I think a 2.5" spring conversion might be on the horizon.
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