Spooled up Racing's COMPLETE FC build - Page 7

Max777 · 10-25-2008, 11:46 PM

Your project is going along really well! I'm lucky that my FC came with 5 lug, I would hate to have to do all that work on top of all the shit I've done already!

10-26-2008, 01:55 PM

the actual swap from 4 to 5 lug is not hard. in the front all u need is the hub and u can mount the hub on the 4 lug spindle. the rear u just ned to press out the old spindle and put the new one in.

this week my next step is to clean the engine bay, possibly paint it and get it prepped for more goodies.

10-27-2008, 06:22 PM

Ok no pics tonight but I just spent the last few hour pulling all the un needed brackets off the engine bay, removing some of the wire harness and removing all the straps, removing the coils, oil cooler etc..

Tomorrow I plan to finish all of that up so I can prep it to clean and paint the engine bay..

pics will come up as I get to that point

10-28-2008, 05:25 PM

Did a little more engine bay cleaning.. I ran out of brake clean so I am done for now..

here is what it looks like right now.

Started with:

So far:

rotorhead87 · 10-28-2008, 06:21 PM

lol...I just got a case of deja vu. When your done cleaning your bay up are you keeping it the same shade of red?

10-28-2008, 06:22 PM

no painting it black.

Riken · 10-29-2008, 01:28 PM

I know you lol Sup Dave. Looks good.

WE3RX7 · 10-29-2008, 01:51 PM

Be sure to check that driver side frame rail and behind the brake booster for rust/etc. If your car ever had a brake fluid leak, that will eat right through factory paint and lead straight to rust.

Are you just using a rattle can black? I'd recommend some type of rust-proofing paint on the bottom framerailes and trans tunnel (anywhere that will get hit with moisture a lot.

10-29-2008, 01:57 PM

RIKEN!!! whats up man.. good to see you made it over here buddy!!

WE3RX7 this car has no rust in the engine bay or frame rails.. it will get a nice coating done to the engine bay when I do it this weekend.

Today I received some wheels from a friend (free) so I can put this pig on the ground

here they are in the back of my Jeep.

more updates tonight when I get them on and finish cleaning the engine bay.

10-29-2008, 05:47 PM

Went home, put the wheels on and dropped it to the ground.. I will get other pics once the car is pulled out of the garage

RotaryXperiment · 10-29-2008, 06:51 PM

finally!! let that suspension settle. i would prob shake it up and down a few times as well.

10-29-2008, 06:53 PM

yeah this weekend when I pull the car out of the garage I will open the hatch and climb inside

11-15-2008, 05:33 PM

OK just to update.

I have done nothing since last update. I am flat broke and have no money to do anything.. I started to paint the engine bay black. Maybe I will get a pic of that tomorrow in the sunlight.

I have also given the Mariah front bumper back.. I couldn't afford it so I just gave it back.

Anyways just wanted to give any kind of update!

RoughRex · 11-16-2008, 07:34 PM

Nice work man... everytime I see that steering wheel and seats, I'm jealous that they look so good. I just wish they could have worked out for me.

11-16-2008, 09:33 PM

The seats are sold.

I am keeping the wheel (atleast for now) but I will be installing some racing seats.

10-25-2008, 11:46 PM	#91
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	Your project is going along really well! I'm lucky that my FC came with 5 lug, I would hate to have to do all that work on top of all the shit I've done already! __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

10-28-2008, 06:21 PM	#95
rotorhead87 Rotors > Pistons Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 316 Rep Power: 17	lol...I just got a case of deja vu. When your done cleaning your bay up are you keeping it the same shade of red? __________________ *UPDATED 06/15/2009* Check out My VMIC Turbo 13B-RE FC3S build

11-16-2008, 07:34 PM	#104
RoughRex Out of Nickels and Dimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 192 Rep Power: 18	Nice work man... everytime I see that steering wheel and seats, I'm jealous that they look so good. I just wish they could have worked out for me. __________________ 1988 GXL

10-26-2008, 01:55 PM	#92
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	the actual swap from 4 to 5 lug is not hard. in the front all u need is the hub and u can mount the hub on the 4 lug spindle. the rear u just ned to press out the old spindle and put the new one in. this week my next step is to clean the engine bay, possibly paint it and get it prepped for more goodies.

10-27-2008, 06:22 PM	#93
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	Ok no pics tonight but I just spent the last few hour pulling all the un needed brackets off the engine bay, removing some of the wire harness and removing all the straps, removing the coils, oil cooler etc.. Tomorrow I plan to finish all of that up so I can prep it to clean and paint the engine bay.. pics will come up as I get to that point

10-28-2008, 05:25 PM	#94
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	Did a little more engine bay cleaning.. I ran out of brake clean so I am done for now.. here is what it looks like right now. Started with: So far:

10-28-2008, 06:22 PM	#96
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	no painting it black.

10-29-2008, 01:28 PM	#97
Riken The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	I know you lol Sup Dave. Looks good.

10-29-2008, 01:51 PM	#98
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Be sure to check that driver side frame rail and behind the brake booster for rust/etc. If your car ever had a brake fluid leak, that will eat right through factory paint and lead straight to rust. Are you just using a rattle can black? I'd recommend some type of rust-proofing paint on the bottom framerailes and trans tunnel (anywhere that will get hit with moisture a lot.

10-29-2008, 01:57 PM	#99
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	RIKEN!!! whats up man.. good to see you made it over here buddy!! WE3RX7 this car has no rust in the engine bay or frame rails.. it will get a nice coating done to the engine bay when I do it this weekend. Today I received some wheels from a friend (free) so I can put this pig on the ground here they are in the back of my Jeep. more updates tonight when I get them on and finish cleaning the engine bay.

10-29-2008, 05:47 PM	#100
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	Went home, put the wheels on and dropped it to the ground.. I will get other pics once the car is pulled out of the garage

10-29-2008, 06:51 PM	#101
RotaryXperiment Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bradenton, Fl Posts: 136 Rep Power: 18	finally!! let that suspension settle. i would prob shake it up and down a few times as well.

10-29-2008, 06:53 PM	#102
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	yeah this weekend when I pull the car out of the garage I will open the hatch and climb inside

11-15-2008, 05:33 PM	#103
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	OK just to update. I have done nothing since last update. I am flat broke and have no money to do anything.. I started to paint the engine bay black. Maybe I will get a pic of that tomorrow in the sunlight. I have also given the Mariah front bumper back.. I couldn't afford it so I just gave it back. Anyways just wanted to give any kind of update!

11-16-2008, 09:33 PM	#105
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	The seats are sold. I am keeping the wheel (atleast for now) but I will be installing some racing seats.