Project R
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:07 pm
Ok, since everybody seems to have a project post now days I think I should get my act together and starts my own project, Project R. R for Racing, Reliability (yes I know those are contradictory... 
) or Ryan, whatever I want it to be 
My plan for my sx are to eventually get it to thge 200rwkw mark. But for now it far from that and it will take alot of time to get to that point but thats my overall goal. I'd also like my sx to be my weekend drifter so suspension mod are also a top priority.
Ok, I better add some pics from the beginning before my project get moved or deleted
Here is has been done to the car since I got it over 6 months ago:
First thing was some sounds but I don't have pics of that.
Second major thing was the battery relocation, to make way for the intercooler (you can see some pics of the sound)
Next, was the intercooler install:
Next, was some sub frame spacers:
Following that was the strut braces:
After that, my sx went to Gary's for a full engine rebuild. I don't have any pics unforuantely because i wasn't around to take them With the rebuild I got:
- the flywheel lightened (-3kg)
- the clutch was resurfaced (My sx already had a 4puk copper clutch).
- Also got a new exhaust that I bought second hand fitted. It is a 3" exhaust with a 4" tip.
(you can see part of the exhaust in the above pic with the lower strut brace, coz i was lazy and only fitted that one a little while ago)
My plan was to get induction and exhaust sorted first and soon it will be time to upgrade the turbo.
to be continued...
) or Ryan, whatever I want it to be My plan for my sx are to eventually get it to thge 200rwkw mark. But for now it far from that and it will take alot of time to get to that point but thats my overall goal. I'd also like my sx to be my weekend drifter so suspension mod are also a top priority.
Ok, I better add some pics from the beginning before my project get moved or deleted
Here is has been done to the car since I got it over 6 months ago:
First thing was some sounds but I don't have pics of that.
Second major thing was the battery relocation, to make way for the intercooler (you can see some pics of the sound)
Next, was the intercooler install:
Next, was some sub frame spacers:
Following that was the strut braces:
After that, my sx went to Gary's for a full engine rebuild. I don't have any pics unforuantely because i wasn't around to take them
With the rebuild I got:- the flywheel lightened (-3kg)
- the clutch was resurfaced (My sx already had a 4puk copper clutch).
- Also got a new exhaust that I bought second hand fitted. It is a 3" exhaust with a 4" tip.
(you can see part of the exhaust in the above pic with the lower strut brace, coz i was lazy and only fitted that one a little while ago)
My plan was to get induction and exhaust sorted first and soon it will be time to upgrade the turbo.
to be continued...
That included new disks and pads. So, I went for the power brake option. I found out the hard way that I had an sx with the smaller brakes as the new disks didn't fit 
