Rob Prince's 242 Resurrection - Page 2

olov · 03-01-2006, 02:49 PM

wow, i totally missed this thread

that car's gonna be the ****. good luck pimping it out before SE so we can all ruin the paint with drool

shaved240 · 03-01-2006, 02:52 PM

whats up with the rear quarter panel?

djecko · 03-01-2006, 03:59 PM

Rob this car has been an inspiration to me since the begining. Keep up the good work. i want a ride in that beast one day.

Super1800GTR · 03-01-2006, 04:17 PM

Deep dish gold wheels FTW! What's the specs on tires?

Rob

Stereophile33 · 03-01-2006, 04:41 PM

what all did you have to cut to get 17x9.5's and 17x8's to fit?

Jonathan

stray · 03-01-2006, 04:52 PM

wow, so this is what you had in mind.

hot. waaaaaaaaaaaaayyyy hot.

BabyBlue242 · 03-01-2006, 08:17 PM

what did those wheels cost you?

seth · 03-01-2006, 09:16 PM

Yeah who makes those rims? Those are insane.

Volvorules · 03-02-2006, 11:45 PM

The wheels cost roughly $500 a piece, after anondizing and shipping, etc. I bought six, 2 front and 4 rears. Not cheap, but definetly built solidly, and nice and light.

They're made by Kodiak Racing, as stated earlier in the thread. www.kodiakracingwheels.com

And the LR quarter was full of bondo, so I cut it off at the trim line and welded another one on. I'm not very good at welding, and didn't prime it yet, so it looks like hell. Body work is coming, I promise

I had to do a ton of work to fit the 9.5" wheels. The rear quarters took quite a beating. But it looks good, and will look awesome after the paint gets done. The low rear shot is just crazy, because they stick out so far and have nice meats on them.

For tires, I will use 225/45 17 Falken Azenis RT-615s in the front, and will try both 255/40 17 Falken ST-115s and some 235/45 17 Dunlops I have. Not sure if the current power level will allow easy drifting on the 255s. I will have them mounted for the next event, which is coming up on the 11th of March. So stay tuned

After that it will get the serious body work done and then off to paint.

Thanks for all the compliments everyone!

Jordan · 03-02-2006, 11:50 PM

i have that same intercooler! "Mishimoto GY30" right? hahaha!

klr142 · 03-03-2006, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volvorules

For tires, I will use 225/45 17 Falken Azenis RT-615s in the front, and will try both 255/40 17 Falken ST-115s and some 235/45 17 Dunlops I have. Not sure if the current power level will allow easy drifting on the 255s. I will have them mounted for the next event, which is coming up on the 11th of March. So stay tuned

After that it will get the serious body work done and then off to paint.

Thanks for all the compliments everyone!

Sweeeeet!!! I was just looking at the Kodiak website a couple weeks ago, but left with the conclusion that I didn't think any of their wheels would be a good match for something that's a daily driver... Granted, I don't think your car really counts for a daily driver, but the wheels look good enough to sure as hell be put on one!!! Looks great man! I think I have changed my mind on Kodiak wheels for street/track use now, even on a daily driver...

towerymt · 03-03-2006, 01:58 AM

Video from the first event this year. VIR Patriot course.

Start:

Middle: can't see from the pits

End:

77240dl · 03-05-2006, 02:35 AM

do ya drive it back anf forth from the track???

Super1800GTR · 03-05-2006, 12:36 PM

Very nice. I'm eagerly awaiting pics and info on how you finnished fitting the 255s. I can't figure out the BEST way to pull the front half of the rear fender out & brace the outer skin.

Rob

Volvorules · 03-05-2006, 05:09 PM

Well, to fit the 255s took quite a bit of work. What I did was drill out all of the spot welds around the fender lip. Then I separated the outer quarter panel from the inner part. I cut the edge off of the inner, where it comes down and bends back in towards the car. I then used a porta-power to push the inner part out, which in turn pushed the quarter panel itself out. Once I had it out far enough, I folded the quarter panel lip up over the inner panel, and welded it up. I will try and get some pictures this week of the work I've done.

Finally got the R brakes on the front on Friday as well, so I will get pics of that too.

foggyjames · 03-05-2006, 08:24 PM

Now I'm rather confused...I was under the impression that the breathed on B21 NA was making big power, and ran a seriously quick 1/4 time (for an NA redblock in the US)....like a 14 or something. According to what you've written there (and assuming a figure quoted at the crank), it's making less power than mine

If it did run a 14 with that power, I REALLY need to get a shorter diff and a lightened flywheel in mine and go run something that isn't a 17...

Awesome project. That car is lusted over on both sides of the atlantic. Just the other week someone posted a pic of it on V3M. Be sure to keep us posted

cheers

James

Crazychopstick · 03-05-2006, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foggyjames

Now I'm rather confused...I was under the impression that the breathed on B21 NA was making big power, and ran a seriously quick 1/4 time (for an NA redblock in the US)....like a 14 or something. According to what you've written there (and assuming a figure quoted at the crank), it's making less power than mine

If it did run a 14 with that power, I REALLY need to get a shorter diff and a lightened flywheel in mine and go run something that isn't a 17...

Awesome project. That car is lusted over on both sides of the atlantic. Just the other week someone posted a pic of it on V3M. Be sure to keep us posted

cheers

James

I think his original setup included some nitrous. I think.

foggyjames · 03-05-2006, 09:22 PM

That's what I thought. Presumably that power pull was with the giggle-gas off, and the 1/4 time was with it on.

cheers

James

242GTMD · 03-05-2006, 09:44 PM

The 136 was wheel horsepower, and the fastest 1/4 was 15.7 @ 85 or so. The car never ran the 1/4 in the 14s or on nitrous.

mAydAy · 03-06-2006, 12:01 AM

The dyno reading was off also, the carbs were messed up.

The nitrous was never run at the track. And actually, Rob never really used the nitrous himself I don't think.

towerymt · 03-06-2006, 03:42 AM

Dyno was just days after a major reassembly, so the tuning and preperation was not quite there. A carb issue also led to what occurred during the runs, as seen below...

136/148 was pretty good considering...but I think we had all expected ~180whp.

Yes, it was loud.

But it sounded oh so good.

Hmm, sparks from the side pipe on decel at 6500rpm?

foggyjames · 03-06-2006, 02:48 PM

Nice work! I was going to ask what RPM it made it at. I'm aiming for upwards of 150 crank with minimal extra work (exhaust, efan, maybe stronger ignition).

cheers

James

Super1800GTR · 03-07-2006, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volvorules

Well, to fit the 255s took quite a bit of work. What I did was drill out all of the spot welds around the fender lip. Then I separated the outer quarter panel from the inner part. I cut the edge off of the inner, where it comes down and bends back in towards the car. I then used a porta-power to push the inner part out, which in turn pushed the quarter panel itself out. Once I had it out far enough, I folded the quarter panel lip up over the inner panel, and welded it up. I will try and get some pictures this week of the work I've done.

Finally got the R brakes on the front on Friday as well, so I will get pics of that too.

That's what I was thinking of doing. Mine will need to come out about another 1/4 of an inch because I have 10"ers

. With the panels separated is there any risk of the chassis flexing or getting out of shape? Cant wait for pics..

Rob

BDKR · 03-10-2006, 04:15 PM

Late to the love fest as usual.

Absolutely awesome ride! I sware 240's rule!

MikeHardy · 03-11-2006, 07:05 AM

what happened to the carb setup rob

03-01-2006, 04:17 PM	#29
Super1800GTR Board Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lanesville IN	Deep dish gold wheels FTW! What's the specs on tires? Rob __________________ http://www.pbase.com/242ti/root

03-01-2006, 04:52 PM	#31
stray Board Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Goleta, CA	wow, so this is what you had in mind. hot. waaaaaaaaaaaaayyyy hot. __________________ 1967 122S - A Rusty Venture - IPD sways - KYB shocks - Crude, but effective

03-01-2006, 08:17 PM	#32
BabyBlue242 Board Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: hillsboro/ north plains, Oregon	rimz yo!@ what did those wheels cost you? __________________ power is nothing without control - a wise man

03-02-2006, 11:50 PM	#35
Jordan Board Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tacoma, WA	i have that same intercooler! "Mishimoto GY30" right? hahaha! __________________ 1997 854 GLT - Nougat on the inside boysenberry on the outside Dreaming of a 20B... I also have Bridgette still too

03-05-2006, 08:24 PM	#41
foggyjames Ryan's spanner monkey Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lincoln, UK	Now I'm rather confused...I was under the impression that the breathed on B21 NA was making big power, and ran a seriously quick 1/4 time (for an NA redblock in the US)....like a 14 or something. According to what you've written there (and assuming a figure quoted at the crank), it's making less power than mine If it did run a 14 with that power, I REALLY need to get a shorter diff and a lightened flywheel in mine and go run something that isn't a 17... Awesome project. That car is lusted over on both sides of the atlantic. Just the other week someone posted a pic of it on V3M. Be sure to keep us posted cheers James __________________ '98 V70R '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '80 343 DL '69 164 PM me if you're looking for Euro parts!

03-01-2006, 03:59 PM	#28
djecko Board Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon	Rob this car has been an inspiration to me since the begining. Keep up the good work. i want a ride in that beast one day.

03-01-2006, 04:41 PM	#30
Stereophile33 Board Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Portland, OR	what all did you have to cut to get 17x9.5's and 17x8's to fit? Jonathan

03-01-2006, 09:16 PM	#33
seth Board Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Modesto, CA	Yeah who makes those rims? Those are insane.

03-05-2006, 12:36 PM	#39
Super1800GTR Board Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lanesville IN	Very nice. I'm eagerly awaiting pics and info on how you finnished fitting the 255s. I can't figure out the BEST way to pull the front half of the rear fender out & brace the outer skin. Rob

03-05-2006, 05:09 PM	#40
Volvorules Has a Built Trans! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Silver Spring, MD, USA	Well, to fit the 255s took quite a bit of work. What I did was drill out all of the spot welds around the fender lip. Then I separated the outer quarter panel from the inner part. I cut the edge off of the inner, where it comes down and bends back in towards the car. I then used a porta-power to push the inner part out, which in turn pushed the quarter panel itself out. Once I had it out far enough, I folded the quarter panel lip up over the inner panel, and welded it up. I will try and get some pictures this week of the work I've done. Finally got the R brakes on the front on Friday as well, so I will get pics of that too.

03-05-2006, 09:22 PM	#43
foggyjames Ryan's spanner monkey Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lincoln, UK	That's what I thought. Presumably that power pull was with the giggle-gas off, and the 1/4 time was with it on. cheers James

03-05-2006, 09:44 PM	#44
242GTMD I think I still have it.. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Silver Spring, MD	The 136 was wheel horsepower, and the fastest 1/4 was 15.7 @ 85 or so. The car never ran the 1/4 in the 14s or on nitrous. __________________ Chris GT Spec Turd GLT Spec Gramps

03-06-2006, 03:42 AM	#46
towerymt Is it safe? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: VA, USA	Dyno was just days after a major reassembly, so the tuning and preperation was not quite there. A carb issue also led to what occurred during the runs, as seen below... 136/148 was pretty good considering...but I think we had all expected ~180whp. Yes, it was loud. But it sounded oh so good. Hmm, sparks from the side pipe on decel at 6500rpm?

03-06-2006, 02:48 PM	#47
foggyjames Ryan's spanner monkey Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lincoln, UK	Nice work! I was going to ask what RPM it made it at. I'm aiming for upwards of 150 crank with minimal extra work (exhaust, efan, maybe stronger ignition). cheers James

03-11-2006, 07:05 AM	#50
MikeHardy The Sirius/Nova Police Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: northern Wales, UK	what happened to the carb setup rob __________________ Mike 1998 V40 2.0T CD

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode