VSM ITR build 01-0388

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Re: VSM ITR build 01-0388

Post by coolhandluke » Tue Mar 17, 2020 4:52 pm

That Carbing strut bar looks great against the VSM. 8-)

I hope the 3wks off isn't impacting you financially. Either way, best wishes and enjoy the wrench time.
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Re: VSM ITR build 01-0388

Post by PeteTheCarFreak » Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:35 pm


coolhandluke wrote:That Carbing strut bar looks great against the VSM. 8-)
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Re: VSM ITR build 01-0388

Post by Insidiouseg6 » Thu Mar 19, 2020 9:56 pm

DC4MC wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2020 8:32 am Brake lines look great! I need to get motivated to go and do mine. I have to bend new hard lines to the rear though as well. When I dropped my lines to do my undercoat I realized mine weren't in great shape.

Looking forward to seeing this thing together!
Dang rear lines also? Long lines can be a pain! Best of luck bud
coolhandluke wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2020 4:52 pm That Carbing strut bar looks great against the VSM. 8-)

I hope the 3wks off isn't impacting you financially. Either way, best wishes and enjoy the wrench time.
Thankfully it's paid. It involves doing a little bit if work from home but it's like 2 hours per day.

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Re: VSM ITR build 01-0388

Post by Insidiouseg6 » Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:03 pm

Got the lines going to the Master Cylinder done yesterday!
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Re: VSM ITR build 01-0388

Post by Insidiouseg6 » Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:16 pm

Also picked up the interior brackets from the powder coater! Dude did a great job.
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Test fitted the brackets
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And lastly, almost completed the brake lines, waiting on a fitting from Jegs then it should wrap that up
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Re: VSM ITR build 01-0388

Post by DC231 » Fri Mar 20, 2020 11:11 am

Insidiouseg6 wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:16 pm Also picked up the interior brackets from the powder coater! Dude did a great job.
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Test fitted the brackets
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And lastly, almost completed the brake lines, waiting on a fitting from Jegs then it should wrap that up
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Be aware you will not get a good ground connection though the powder coat. I would grind down the coat anywhere you will use as ground.

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Re: VSM ITR build 01-0388

Post by Insidiouseg6 » Tue Mar 24, 2020 2:09 am

DC231 wrote: Fri Mar 20, 2020 11:11 am
Insidiouseg6 wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:16 pm
Be aware you will not get a good ground connection though the powder coat. I would grind down the coat anywhere you will use as ground.
Appreciate the reminder! That will definitely happen when I get to connecting everything Inside the cabin.
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Back at it with more progress!
Picked up a set of PCI spherical rear camber arms to replace the old Blox ones.

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Got started on the headlight wire harnesses. Completely de loomed the harness and re wrapped it after getting rid of some unneeded connectors (washer fluid, ac fan etc) 

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The passenger side was a bit more work because I had to strip the harness and get rid of all the ABS connectors then re wrap it. The original harness had been hacked by the previous owner so I was able to find the original connectors for the headlights on eBay so will solder those and finish up once they arrive

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Now we move towards the inside wiring. It was a real tight squeeze with the brake lines but the main harness was able to fit in. 

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Re: VSM ITR build 01-0388

Post by coolhandluke » Tue Mar 24, 2020 10:31 am

This is coming along nicely! I understand the hours required for the wiring work. I'm having flashbacks to 2007 for my rebuild. I tip my hat to you finding the original headlight connectors, that's a move that will pay dividends later. I need to find USDM connectors myself...

Keep up the quality work!
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Re: VSM ITR build 01-0388

Post by Rigo.Left » Wed Mar 25, 2020 12:30 pm

Loving the build! Keep it up brotha. More pics on instagram too haha as I'm following it on there as well. :thumbup: :thumbup:

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Re: VSM ITR build 01-0388

Post by PeteTheCarFreak » Wed Mar 25, 2020 6:10 pm

Looks fantastic

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