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[Initial Drift]

Any updates on this beast? Been missing some true blue car building.

[gills]

Originally Posted by Initial Drift

Any updates on this beast? Been missing some true blue car building.

There’s a ton of updates and I’ve been slacking. Last season was a bittersweet whirlwind with some decent finishes and reliability issues. I will update properly soon now that covid is slowing everything down.

[Niz]

So glad I found this thread! Not looking to turn my S13 into a drift missle, but something I can enjoy an occasional track day/autox event in. Good info in here and awesome build.

[gills]

Originally Posted by Niz

So glad I found this thread! Not looking to turn my S13 into a drift missle, but something I can enjoy an occasional track day/autox event in. Good info in here and awesome build.

Thanks man. Starting to repeat myself here, but the thread is in dire need of an update. So here's a small one.


With Covid-19 going on, the AER races at Pittrace in Western PA and Watkins Glen were cancelled. AER was able to book Nelson Ledges in Ohio in the beginning of June for a single 9 hour race to make up for the lost races, but not sure we'll be able to make that one. Next after that is New Jersey in mid June, which is our target for the first race if it also doesn't get cancelled. Pittrace was rescheduled for July and Watkins Glen is done for 2020 as it's incredibly difficult to rent that track for weekend events. They may consider doing a weekday race there if teams are up for it.

There are big-ish changes this year as well. Looking to get some more power (30-50 more bhp....I'll let you guys guess how we're doing that ), increasing fuel capacity, and also going proper manual brakes in the car (balance bar/dual MC setup...not Chase Bays single MC style) without using off-the-shelf pedals boxes. Possibly a brake caliper change also (Wilwood to Stoptech) if my testing of caliper deflection warrants it, and perhaps offer a BBK to run these calipers as well.




I also am converting/simplifying the electrical system to run a solid state Power Distribution Module (PDM) from Cartek Motorsports. Those not familiar, these units eliminate standard fuses and relays from the system and all the wiring that runs to them from your typical switch panel. They're pretty incredible really. Only reason why I'm doing this is because I scored a pre-owned one for a song from an AER friend and it's simple to use. More info on what they are:

https://www.cartekmotorsport.com/pow...ibution-panel/




The the entire front of the car and drivers side rear quarter of the car also got banged up at the Mid-Ohio Saturday race in October so there's also body work to be done and some aftermarket fenders going on the car (now a proper 240 lol). Looks like I hit a pole, but that pole was the roll cage b-pillar of another car:




Will get pictures, updates, and stories from 2019 races next....

[gills]

Speed Academy finally got our brakes on their K-swapped S14 kouki. Thing is a beauty.

You can watch their video here: https://youtu.be/9_6RnZII3fs

Track test most likely coming up in a few weeks. Think they're adding some power?

[slider2828]

I just found your thread!!! Yay!!! I just got mine on.... I still need to do the write up!

-Ken

[Colorado S14]

Wanted to hop in here and thank you for sharing this project, really enjoy the updates.

How is the ABS project going?

[gills]

Originally Posted by Colorado S14

Wanted to hop in here and thank you for sharing this project, really enjoy the updates.

How is the ABS project going?

Hey, thank you! The ABS project was completed last year and I couldn't recommend it enough. One of the best modifications I've done on the car. If you or anyone else needs some pointers on getting this done, just hit me up.

Originally Posted by slider2828

I just found your thread!!! Yay!!! I just got mine on.... I still need to do the write up!

-Ken

Awesome. I'm surprised it took it that long! LOL I hope you're enjoying the front kit.





2020 has taken the wind out of our sails a bit for racing unfortunately. We've managed to hit the track a couple of times in our "spare" car just to get some laps in:





We also sold off the complete VQ35DE setup to a fellow S14 endurance team in the Atlanta area. They'll be racing in WRL and hopefully with us in some AER events. Shipped in an enclosed pallet:







We've started messing around with fitment on our new engine. Here's a hint (shouldn't be too difficult):





And what's a 240 without over fenders? We felt left out....and need to cover the crunch from the Mid-Ohio incident. Chargespeed fenders:






Shout out to this sick S13 running our rear BBK. An LS swapped autoX monster:

[Agamemnon]

I apologize if you had mentioned this in an earlier post, but what company did you use for the MK60 wire harness?

[gills]

Originally Posted by Agamemnon

I apologize if you had mentioned this in an earlier post, but what company did you use for the MK60 wire harness?

The guy who makes these harnesses is Race Harness Technologies. He's essentially the MK60 guy. If you want to put it in a 240 he may re-direct you to work through me.

I helped the S13 in my post above install MK60 ABS with a RHT harness, FWIW.

[PoorMans180SX]

Very cool thread! Might have to add that MK60 unit to my spaceship build.

I'll be checking back more regularly!

[BlackZenkiS14]

Subscribing, really wanna give this front brake kit a try.

[RalliartRsX]

You should. Loved mine!

[gills]

Originally Posted by BlackZenkiS14

Subscribing, really wanna give this front brake kit a try.

Hey Kyle, I just responded to you in the road race pic thread. PM me or email me at [email protected] and I can answer any questions you may have about upgrading your brakes. Your car looks fantastic BTW.

[BlackZenkiS14]

Originally Posted by gills

Hey Kyle, I just responded to you in the road race pic thread. PM me or email me at [email protected] and I can answer any questions you may have about upgrading your brakes. Your car looks fantastic BTW.

Thanks man! I appreciate! I cant imagine finding a better package anywhere else. I'm on R33 brakes F&R now, which keep up fairly well, and just cant justify upgrading unless I do the 2pc rotors, which adds a fair bit of cost. So I'm gonna do a few more sessions on my current setup, and evaluate after.

[BlackZenkiS14]

Originally Posted by gills

Hey Kyle, I just responded to you in the road race pic thread. PM me or email me at [email protected] and I can answer any questions you may have about upgrading your brakes. Your car looks fantastic BTW.

Alright, what have you guys found to be the best bang for the buck for pads on that wilwood kit? Steet pads? Track pads?

[Sleepy_Steve]

How's that Tomei diff holding up? Can I buy my old J30 cover off of you?

How does the (I assume) S54 fit?

[gills]

Originally Posted by Sleepy_Steve

How's that Tomei diff holding up? Can I buy my old J30 cover off of you?

How does the (I assume) S54 fit?

Hey bud! The Tomei diff is essentially our backup at this point, but we loved it. I don't see why not on the J30 cover.

As for the new engine, if it were an S54, that would be pretty awesome. But, S5x engines have the exhaust on the other side of the head

[BlackZenkiS14]

Wow, totally forgot to post this up.

I got this brake kit this year, and it has been an absolute pleasure to work with Tom and the crew at C4. They went above and beyond.

Here's a video:
https://youtu.be/M1MKoaShxwE