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Old 01-28-2020, 09:34 AM   #276
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Very nice ride
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Old 02-04-2020, 07:14 PM   #277
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Thanks.

So recently I've noticed the brakes getting a bit spongy. A bit too early to do pads I thought. During the last service, I checked out the brakes while doing the tire rotation and the pads were fine, but the 18 year old rubber lines looked to be the culprit. So I put in an order for Project ***956; stainless lines. They should be by the end of the month. But the fluid and bleeder tool will here this evening.

The wife couldn't complain about car parts because it's safety related, so I figured while I have her good graces I'll sneak in a bit of an upgrade and replace the brake fluid.
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Old 02-07-2020, 06:25 PM   #278
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The brake lines arrived much earlier than expected
Going to see if I can make time tomorrow to throw them on.

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Old 02-09-2020, 06:41 PM   #279
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Yesterday I swapped out the old rubber brake hoses for the shiny new Project ***956; ones and replaced the old fluid while I was in there.

The pedal felt great on the drive to work this morning, so I guess I was able to get all the air out of system. It was my first time using a pneumatic brake bleeder, so I wasn't sure. But using one of those is the way to go.
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Old 04-10-2020, 06:50 AM   #280
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The next project came in today.
Saito Rollcage finished it much quicker than I expected.

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Old 04-11-2020, 05:37 AM   #281
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Had a chance to remove some trim and shave the b pillar trim to make room for the brace connecting the main hoop to the b pillar. Had to shave off about 7cm.



If the weather cooperates, I should be able to have everything installed by Thursday.
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Old 04-15-2020, 12:42 PM   #282
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I’ve been stuck into it for the past two days. Everything gets finished up tomorrow.








A spreader bar I made up to help fit things more easily.






About a meter or so of padding left over.
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Old 04-15-2020, 01:14 PM   #283
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I've been posting now and again in the bugeye thread and the Okinawa thread, so some you might've seen my ride already. But I figure it's time to start up my own thread. Right now it's pretty stock and in great shape. Getting coilovers in a few months. Thinking about going Cusco, but we'll see if the local tuner has any recommendations. Not planning too much for exterior mods, but I'm going to focus on handling and exhaust first.













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Old 04-16-2020, 04:27 PM   #284
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Yesterday’s progress was pretty good.


This last bar was a pita to get in, but I got it using a ratchet strap and flathead screwdriver to pry it in place.








Extremely happy with the a pillar fitment.

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Old 04-17-2020, 07:23 AM   #285
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On the home stretch. Just going to neaten up the wiring for the gauges I put in while I’m in here.



Had to cut into the air duct for the driver’s vent.


Stuffed in this flexible hose so I don’t lose the vent’s functionality.



That was all I had time for today before the rain came.
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Old 04-18-2020, 06:04 AM   #286
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Finished










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Old 06-25-2020, 08:01 PM   #287
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Had time to put on this Cusco brake master cylinder stopper, a nice little Father's Day present.

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Old 07-30-2020, 07:42 PM   #288
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Made an order with Do-Luck and got a carbon trunk on the way.
Hopefully next year I'll complete the set with the bumpers and skirts.
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Old 07-31-2020, 07:23 AM   #289
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How much of a difference does a Cusco brake master cylinder stopper make?
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Old 07-31-2020, 09:00 PM   #290
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I’ve noticed a difference under hard braking, not so much during normal driving. The pedal doesn’t have any give to it like it used to. Honestly, if you’re not doing autocross or tracking the car, I wouldn’t really bother with it.
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Old 08-14-2020, 04:33 AM   #291
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Finally got my floor bars back and incorporated into the cage.


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Old 08-14-2020, 04:46 AM   #292
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Curious to know how the bars behind the front seats work - is the transmission tunnel reinforced where they attach to it?
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Old 08-15-2020, 02:06 AM   #293
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Default Bugeye STi Limited in the Land of the Samurai

The tunnel itself isn’t reinforced. If you look closely, the gold mounting plate is bolted to a black u-shaped bracket which sits over the tunnel and connects both sides and I guess would act like a reinforcement. The u-shaped bracket does bolt onto the tunnel, though you do need to drill two holes through to mount it.

Edit: there’s a good picture on page 9 (on my phone anyway) showing what it looks like.

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Old 08-15-2020, 02:12 AM   #294
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Old 09-13-2020, 12:37 AM   #295
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It was a Do-Luck kind of morning.









Still needs some tweaking.
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Old 09-14-2020, 07:06 PM   #296
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That’s a bit closer.



Next I’ll remake the rod that connects the key and latch. I’d rather make one that clears the trunk lid than cut it.
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Old 09-14-2020, 11:08 PM   #297
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I don't get jealous often, but that roll cage I am jealous of! What do they run, if you don't mind me being nosey?
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Old 09-15-2020, 01:55 AM   #298
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I don't get jealous often, but that roll cage I am jealous of! What do they run, if you don't mind me being nosey?
This one was less than $900 shipped with padding and the mounting kit.
I opted for a rear roof bar, pillar braces (bolt into the front seatbelt adjuster). They also do the around-dash type, but I don't like how that looks.
Saito Rollcage had more options, but I figured any more bars would be a nuisance on a daily driver.
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Old 09-18-2020, 03:58 AM   #299
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That one is perfect IMO.
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Old 09-18-2020, 07:07 PM   #300
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Thanks. After living with it for about 6 months, I think so to. The only thing to do is make up a couple of brackets to fit the sun visors to the cage and it really will be perfect for my needs.
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