The Kraken - A Restoration & Modification Diary
09-08-2013, 09:09 AM
#181
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No worries. This is all part of the Kraken adventure too. 
Looks like P cars now use lug bolts. Wonder why they switched.
This taper looks about the same as our nuts: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wheel-Lug-Bo...dd9bb3&vxp=mtr
Looks like P cars now use lug bolts. Wonder why they switched.
This taper looks about the same as our nuts: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wheel-Lug-Bo...dd9bb3&vxp=mtr
09-08-2013, 09:45 AM
#182
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A 4mm and a 7mm 
The 4s are from Wheel Enhancement. The 7s are... Not. And I'd never recommend double stacking spacers. This was just for test fitting purposes. Eric's looking at some 10mm spacers that should get the job done. eBay units that are hub centric like the W.E. ones.
The 4s are from Wheel Enhancement. The 7s are... Not. And I'd never recommend double stacking spacers. This was just for test fitting purposes. Eric's looking at some 10mm spacers that should get the job done. eBay units that are hub centric like the W.E. ones.
I have tried a few cheaper but nice quality brands on ebay that caused vibration above 80mph.
They would not refund.
09-08-2013, 10:55 AM
#183
Unfortunately, H&R does not make a 10mm spacer for our cars. They make 7mm and 14mm.
09-11-2013, 05:30 PM
#184
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9/11 update - installed a Roger hatch catch liner. Man that thing is sweet. Good for at least 50 hp 
In other news, my hatch release works again. Score.
Also test fitted the Sport Technos on the rear with a 7mm spacer. Crazy tight but they fit; probably would fit without even rolling the fenders.
In other news, my hatch release works again. Score. Also test fitted the Sport Technos on the rear with a 7mm spacer. Crazy tight but they fit; probably would fit without even rolling the fenders.
09-14-2013, 07:23 PM
#186
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9/14 update: got my trailer brakes working (installed trailer brake controller on my truck), delivered the sport technos to Eric, and reinstalled my belly pan and front spoiler. Also removed the front flaps behind the front bumper.
The belly pan fits easily over the new starter by bending back the raised ridge. Everything bolted up nicely where there were places left to bolt! This pan set came off my old 88 and has seen better days. It will. do for now. Front spoiler is brand new.
Reinstalling the pan reduced highway operating temps. On the way to the shop, the car ran right in the middle. Headed home, it ran just at or barely above the first line. Air temps were within 5 degrees.
Tomorrow I'm hoping to tackle the seats and roll bar.
The belly pan fits easily over the new starter by bending back the raised ridge. Everything bolted up nicely where there were places left to bolt! This pan set came off my old 88 and has seen better days. It will. do for now. Front spoiler is brand new.
Reinstalling the pan reduced highway operating temps. On the way to the shop, the car ran right in the middle. Headed home, it ran just at or barely above the first line. Air temps were within 5 degrees.
Tomorrow I'm hoping to tackle the seats and roll bar.
09-16-2013, 08:37 AM
#192
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Matt I think it's holding up just fine; there were only a few bolts without holes to match, but a few million zip ties came to the rescue for now! I should file down those sharp points, though.
9/15 update: removed both front seats. Holy cow are those heavy. Someone else posted a while ago that their seats were 75 lbs. each. Does anyone know if the lumbar adds more? I have to assume it does as those easily felt like 100 lbs to me. And yes bro, I even lift.
Cage/Devek bar thing should go in tomorrow, along with G Force harnesses. Pre-race tech inspection revealed slightly low front brake pads, so I had to bite the bullet and order up some track pads. Holy cow are those expensive! That's two holy cows in one post. Ordered PFC 08s from Apex. Not sure whether I will swap pads in and out between street and track use. I drive so rarely on the street that it's probably not worth the effort. Supposedly they are very loud, though.
9/15 update: removed both front seats. Holy cow are those heavy. Someone else posted a while ago that their seats were 75 lbs. each. Does anyone know if the lumbar adds more? I have to assume it does as those easily felt like 100 lbs to me. And yes bro, I even lift.
Cage/Devek bar thing should go in tomorrow, along with G Force harnesses. Pre-race tech inspection revealed slightly low front brake pads, so I had to bite the bullet and order up some track pads. Holy cow are those expensive! That's two holy cows in one post. Ordered PFC 08s from Apex. Not sure whether I will swap pads in and out between street and track use. I drive so rarely on the street that it's probably not worth the effort. Supposedly they are very loud, though.
09-16-2013, 04:19 PM
#193
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My power seats were almost exactly 50 lbs each, worth every penny getting rid of them for your track car.
I'm lazy, what color leather are your stock chairs?
If oxblood in color I think Depami could use a passenger seat paid forward.
I'm lazy, what color leather are your stock chairs?
If oxblood in color I think Depami could use a passenger seat paid forward.
09-16-2013, 08:26 PM
#195
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