Gruhsy's revival of RAGE2's old car
#61
Drifting
Thread Starter
Plated Hardware
As the title states the first load of hardware is plated.
Ridiculous how much there was and it all turned out fantastic.
As can be seen in the photos I will be rebuilding a power steering rack which will look like new when finished.
Ridiculous how much there was and it all turned out fantastic.
As can be seen in the photos I will be rebuilding a power steering rack which will look like new when finished.
Last edited by gruhsy; 04-01-2020 at 04:51 PM.
#62
Drifting
Very nice! I would like to point out that even thou the fuel rail may look very nice I have had two turbo fuel rails leak in a row at different locations where the mounting tab meets the rail itself. Something to look out for in the future. Would suck to do all that work and loose it all to an engine fire. I ended up buying a LR fuel rail set up because I don't trust a 30+ year old stock fuel rail, especially after having two leak where I never thought they would.
#63
Drifting
Thread Starter
I just wanted to plate it to see how it turned out. I am thinking off pressure testing it at work just to see what happens.
I have all the equipment at work to do it and will chat with other engineers I work with about it. I doubt it will ever get used again but I could not stand looking at it tarnished with corrosion.
I have all the equipment at work to do it and will chat with other engineers I work with about it. I doubt it will ever get used again but I could not stand looking at it tarnished with corrosion.
Very nice! I would like to point out that even thou the fuel rail may look very nice I have had two turbo fuel rails leak in a row at different locations where the mounting tab meets the rail itself. Something to look out for in the future. Would suck to do all that work and loose it all to an engine fire. I ended up buying a LR fuel rail set up because I don't trust a 30+ year old stock fuel rail, especially after having two leak where I never thought they would.
Last edited by gruhsy; 04-01-2020 at 04:51 PM.
#64
Drifting
Aww, yes I understand OCD issues too. I have a couple myself. Not THAT bad. That's crazy Eddie OCD you got going on there. Show quality work. Maybe one day I can afford that kinda OCD.
#67
Drifting
Thread Starter
You could send it to me in Calgary if you want. I would love to return the favor with all the work you did for me on my neighbors car.
It's a local shop here.
Very happy with the work.
Everything in the pics was 400.00$ Canadian
It's a local shop here.
Very happy with the work.
Everything in the pics was 400.00$ Canadian
Last edited by gruhsy; 04-01-2020 at 04:50 PM.
#68
Nordschleife Master
How many lbs of hardware was that for $400 CAD? I am working on getting quotes from a shop in NC, and having a point of reference would be helpful.
Super jealous btw.
Super jealous btw.
#69
Drifting
Thread Starter
I would say at least 50lbs. The bin was about 4 inches deep full of hardware plus all the big stuff on top.
They didn't charge me by weight just did an estimate based on visual.
They didn't charge me by weight just did an estimate based on visual.
Last edited by gruhsy; 04-01-2020 at 04:49 PM.
#71
Race Car
Very nice! I would like to point out that even thou the fuel rail may look very nice I have had two turbo fuel rails leak in a row at different locations where the mounting tab meets the rail itself. Something to look out for in the future. Would suck to do all that work and loose it all to an engine fire. I ended up buying a LR fuel rail set up because I don't trust a 30+ year old stock fuel rail, especially after having two leak where I never thought they would.
I was wondering about that. I had thought before that that area might work harden.
Anyone else know if the oem rails can leak from other seams or is this the place?
#72
Drifting
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Bottom of car now completely has everything removed. Working on interior and remaining exterior. Lots of body work to happen...new metal in a few places.
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I’ve been stalking this thread since soloracer mentioned the old 951 is being resurrected. Any 2018 updates? Would love to see this in person again sometime.
#75
Drifting
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For sure. Working on lots of stuff for plating right now. I can PM you my number later today. Would love to chat about the car and what I am going to do with it
Last edited by gruhsy; 04-01-2020 at 04:48 PM.