IMR22C

I have an old thread around here but I can't be bothered finding it.
 
I bought my 91 ADM N/A Targa on the 13th of April, 2009 with 211,469km on the clock
 

 
3SGE - Pronounced dead approx 12:40, 11/12/2010.
Cause of death - Spun little end bearing No.2 Cylinder.
 
On the side of the F3.

 
Yes, out through the top.

 
The damage.

 
Mementoes.

 
Next project - Gen3 3SGTE Conversion.
 
On the way home with the halfcut.

 
 The new engine.

 
I started a new job which sent me away from home and the car for over a year but have finally returned and now that the engine was done for the meantime, it was time for suspension, including.
 
KW V3 Coilovers
Whiteline Sway Bars
 
New wheels - 5zigen FN01R-C
17x8 +35 with 215/40 Federal 595RSR's Front
17x9 +35 with 235/40 Federal 595RSR's Rear
 
 
 
WARNING TO ANYONE USING KW V3 COILOVERS make sure your STRUT BOLTS ARE SERIOUSLY TIGHT!
 
Mine were tight enough, at least I thought they were before I hit an all mother of a pothole
 

 
In the short term, I fixed this problem by re-adjusting the camber and tightening by swinging my weight off a breaker with a meter pipe on the end. But everytime I drove the car it played on my mind. So, it was time to get rid of the elongated holes.
 

 
I'm compiling a list of everything done to it so watch this space.

IMR22C
Spent a bit of time today adjusting the bound and rebound on the KW's trying to find a good compromise between comfort and performance.
Handles like its on rails now.

What settings did you end up with?
I'm still on the default settings on my KWs.

Happy to announce the arrival of my new toy.
 

No, my work is making me go to Tamworth for a fortnight (minus the weekend). I'll make one of these meets one day.
 
Not too happy about having to put the bike away for a while.

It's been awhile since I've updated this thread.

Alot of stuff has been happening in the backround.
I did a khanacross in the MR2 down in Cootamundra with the Wagga District Car Club. It was raining the whole day, which made things interesting.
Besides the handbrake not working, the car was flawless all day. It was very competitive and landing me a 3rd outright and 1st in my class.
 
Video here: https://youtu.be/qRHSbIqCNZ4
A bit of a boring spectator video.

About a week afterwards, the car ran into some oil pressure issues, and gave me the excuse to start my engine rebuild.

In the interim, I bought a Suzuki Swift GTi to get me to and from work.
 



I competed in another khanacross in Cootamundra, this time in the Swift. And this time in the dry, I scored 2nd outright and 1st in my class. Not bad considering the little 1.3l was battling with a few turbo imports and even a 1275 Mini racecar.
This saw me leaving with two trophies, 1st in Class A, and 3rd overall in the Summer Tarmac Series, although only competing in 2 of the 4 events.
 



Anyway, the 3SGTE bottom end is now currently at the machine shop getting some work done ie. Crank grind, pressure tested etc.
The new head will go to the shop in a few weeks once I get my new camshafts.

Next I'll be attacking the gearbox rebuild, the plan is to buy all new synchros, bearing, and a Quaife LSD.

It's also given me the opportunity to start other ongoing projects.

1. Koni and Eibach combo to replace the KW V3 coilovers.
Currently the strut housings are waiting to get powdercoated, I also need to buy new bump stops and boots.

2. Powersteering rack rebuild, so it can be used as a manual rack.

3. 93+ brake upgrade.

For a few reasons but mainly, they're illegal, they're not overly comfortable for NSW roads, and just complete overkill for the use of the car.
But they really are great coilovers, one of the best you can buy.

Since my plan is to have this car for a number of years, I'm trying to be sure any modifications I make can be engineered, and not noticed by your average cop.

Reddtarga
Yes this can be a problem, especially if you have wide front wheels and the tyre is very close to the spring.
However there is an easy fix to stop that happening:
First set the camber exactly where you want it, torque up bolts, then tap in a wedge and wire it so it can't fall out.
 
They can easily be made from 10 mm thick aluminum plate, or strip. Concave side faces in to the coilover body.
With these you still retain the ability to fully adjust camber.

That's a great idea, someone should make a few of these and sell them.