sjw185 aby to rs2

[sjw185]

Had the oil cooler on a bit of box section to clear the snub mount but didn't like it.
Wanted to create a better space possibly for a cone filter round the front.
Still practicing with welding but worked ok

[sjw185]

Made an attempt at wrapping the roof, was going good but put too much heat through it and burst it near the end.
After a few beers I thought it would be cool to have a silver carbon roof with a bit of a Heineken motif.
2nd attempt........another wrinkled disaster so either I cant wrap for toffee or this cheapo stuff is no good?
Not keen on the silver idea anyway so I have got a roll of black carbon 3m dinoloc to try before I give up and paint it

[sjw185]

Success!
Finally after two years the 3b has passed its MOT and is on the road.
Still a lot to do but at least it’s rolling and road legal.

To continue where I left off.
Removed subframes, wishbones, ARBs and got them blasted and painted in Kawasaki green.
Refitted with powerflex subframe and wishbone bushes.
Welded downpipe and got exhaust system on, need to finish off some additional mounting points.
Removed KW V1s from my ABY to use on 3b. Would have liked to fitted V3s but decided to save some money and return ABY to more original spec anyway.
Fitted Mk4 golf seat subframes to get bucket seats installed but would like to change for proper bars to get seat as low as possible.
Welded sunroof closed from the inside which worked good, wish I had just welded 50% and seam sealed the rest as did it 100% and pulled the front corners a bit.

[sjw185]

Awesome update as usual keep them coming Man cave looks superb

Cheers Michael,

Been good getting out in the car and enjoying it for a change.
First time cars had a good run in ages

[sjw185]

Love it. Did you do the trackday with the oil cooler from Vidar? I've done three trackdays with mine, two without fans, one with twin SPAL fans. Oil temps still takes off after a few laps

Yea was running Vidar oil cooler, Temps were good but did run up to 130deg on my last session stayed out a bit too long.
Was using 10-40w maybe go to 10-50w next time.

[Michael S2]

Awesome update as usual keep them coming Man cave looks superb

[andersg]

Love it. Did you do the trackday with the oil cooler from Vidar? I've done three trackdays with mine, two without fans, one with twin SPAL fans. Oil temps still takes off after a few laps

[sjw185]

Yea martinjs had some in stock so got two so I can fit one to 3b also.

[Greg_S]

Man cave is looking good. Did you get a replacement throttle cam sorted too

[sjw185]

My new engine build by DNA running strong.
Only problem of the day was my throttle cam snapped.
Managed a quick fix with a tyrap I found in the car park and back out for more laps

[sjw185]

Some progress on the man cave.
Got the walls skimmed and been working fitting the flooring.
as2q Martin pointed out the S is not correct but still looks awesome




Had a good track day at Knockhill on Saturday.
Got my BBS RX done in gold for using on the track and fitted Federal 595.
Had a nightmare fitting my bucket seat in the ABY but after many times in and out it made a big difference on the day giving me extra clearance for wearing a lid.

[sjw185]

A nice fella on ebay sent me a downpipe without the K24 flange fitted so I could size up and attach vee band for EFR



Got the Lambda, EGT bosses and Vee Band TIG welded at mates work




The next thing was getting started on the wiring.
Wanted to do a complete check on all the wiring from the ECU connector so got a mate round thinking to have a few beers and get through it in a couple of hours but ended up taking all night.
The 3b loom had previously been changed to coil on plug and everything was looking good.
Needed to reconnect the power to the coils.
Also the Throttle, Air Temp and Cam position to extend for Wagner intake.
Going to be starting car on VEMS so needed to run in new wiring for Lambda and EGT gauge.




New connectors

[A80Avant]

Try it and let us know!! I might change my mind for the future

[sjw185]

Do what you must! However knowing this now I'm having mine bare alloy. I'm not sure if it would work with brake caliper paint only

Just remember reading about curing it in an oven straight after applying.
Then after curing might not react to the heat of the cam cover so much and last longer?
I never did that myself just an after thought

[sjw185]

Good to see you making progress again!

Lift is looking like a great purchase! One question, do the lift pads fit straight under the car, or do you need to go onto bits of wood first?

Yes lift arms go straight under and my ABY is pretty low at the moment with the KWs.
Only thing I find is the legs are so long to accommodate large cars I hardly use the telescope and the double sleeve catches the sill.