LuPix's S14a 'The Speed Factory' Track Project :p

[LuPix_S15]

Thanks!!


NT03's come out at around £1,231 for 18x8... as you say there doesn't seem other width/offsets available but I can always give them a call. I might still wait around for used set as ideally I like to spend no more than around £600 since a set of new tyres (even RSR's being such a good price) will bump all of this up again :wack:

 

[Adam L]

You do now there's a full set of 17x9 Et22 I think, on sxoc for £400 right? one has rim damage but still holds air. I'll try and find the link.

Wrong et, but right size http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?525488-Enkei-nt-03-s-full-set-9x17-et15

 

[LuPix_S15]

You do now there's a full set of 17x9 Et22 I think, on sxoc for £400 right? one has rim damage but still holds air. I'll try and find the link.

Wrong et, but right size http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?525488-Enkei-nt-03-s-full-set-9x17-et15

lol I just saw that when you sent over the links as I was also reading through SXOC! Unfortunately I have to run 18" rims because of my big brake kit up front

 

[LuPix_S15]

More progress!!


Here's another view of the gauges...

Cable tied window switch :wack:

Got myself a nice HKS Hi-Power catback system off the SXOC For Sale section. Need to ensure my exhaust noise level measures under 100dB since this will be primarily a track car. The current catback that came with the car is 3" all the way through without a middle box and when I measured it using my iPhone app it seemed to be right on the 100dB limit. Not taking any chances!!

Had a tow hook I got for cheaps knocking around but it came without an extra bolt plate to go on the OEM tow hook. Therefore I decided to get my Dremel out again and cut the end off to make my own bolt plate. Took a while cutting through such a thick piece of steel but got there in the end

 

[LuPix_S15]

Small update:


Pulled out the fuel pump just to double check it's a Walbro

Was re-adjusting coilover heights on all four corners and found this... arch loom being ate through by my tyre!!! grrrr :down:

So managed to re-insulate damaged wires and then tidied the whole lot up. Cable tied the loom higher this time round :wack:

Time to take a proper pic of the car...

 

[meddler]

Did your walbro have the foam on it when you pulled it out? What was the condition of the foam. I put it on mine and was worried about it degrading

 

[LuPix_S15]

Did your walbro have the foam on it when you pulled it out? What was the condition of the foam. I put it on mine and was worried about it degrading

Foam didn't seem to degrade at all (fits really tight) and the pump's been in there for at least a year since I bought the car...

 

[spoonman]

go the HKS Hi Power!!! great for flow & sound, along with giving everything thats more then hairs breadth off the ground a good scrape dont rip it off on rumble strips, by the way i get 96db according to the vehicle testing station, with same exhaust

 

[LuPix_S15]

go the HKS Hi Power!!! great for flow & sound, along with giving everything thats more then hairs breadth off the ground a good scrape dont rip it off on rumble strips, by the way i get 96db according to the vehicle testing station, with same exhaust

Cheers man


Good to know you've got it measure to 96dB... I'm sure mine will be around that mark too! I was surprise to see bore is 3.5" diameter... awesome!!!

 

[LuPix_S15]

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[LuPix_S15]

Did a bit more with the car today


As advised, I cut a small notch so I could move the whole loom above the lip inside the front arch. Managed to do this without removing the arch itself which saved time

Decided that I didn't like the shift light which came with the 5" tach stuck to the gauge itself. Needed it somewhere more central and would catch my eye when concentrating on the road!! So I cut the original wires and again, more soldering so I could extent it :wack:

I used to wonder if there was any advantage in being only 5' 6" tall... there is!! I can work inside a car with a rollcage plus bucket seats easy peasy

 

[Japspeed]

I bet it was tough getting out of that position! LOL!

 

[drifter]

LOL, that is a good effort. I was swearing badly about my Suzuka bucket seats as I kept getting stuck with my head under the dash :annoyed:

 

[LuPix_S15]

lol believe me it was even worse when I had to get my head under the steering column :wack:


Desperately need a steering wheel quick release hub kit... just waiting for Leon to get them back in stock at EP Racing

 

[LuPix_S15]

Well, managed to get myself to Curborough (small sprint track just outside of Lichfield) today Even though it was pretty damn wet and greasy, was good to get the 14a out for her shakedown before Japfest!! Many thanks to Sam for organising and inviting me to take part :thumbs:

Pics:

Hopefully one of the lads got some snaps of her when I was going around the circuit... will post them up here if I see any about. I also took some video footage both inside/outside of the car so watch this space hehe!!



PS - I do have more decals to put on the car to make her 'complete'

 

[Fruitbooter]

How did it cope on track then?

Did you have fun Mr Lu

 

[LuPix_S15]

How did it cope on track then?

Did you have fun Mr Lu

Yeah car did really well although we won't talk about the loose suspension bolts which made one of my wheels inner rim completely shag itself against the coilover lol?! :wack:


Was obviously very wet so yet to get some dry laps in but altogether steering is very direct, get a lot of feedback from the car so I'm happy... for now

 

[LuPix_S15]

*UPDATE*


Front tow hook fitted...

External pull cable for kill switch...

Got most of the decals on the car now. Only a couple left to sort out from official sponsors

 

[S15AK]

looking good, timed it perfect for japfest

 

[LuPix_S15]

looking good, timed it perfect for japfest

Cheers buddy Yep just a few more small bits to sort and really glad I've got her ready in time