The Daily Racecar build thread

[Whiskerz]

http://www.racingsprings.com/6-to-10-inches-tall/PAC-6x3x450/Item/2359

Just ordered those 6" 450# springs... so lets hope they fit :lol:

Car really needs them, the rubbing is getting on my nerves now, but gladly I dont have to drive next week, the wonders of carpooling

[Whiskerz]

Thanks, I got these mainly due to availability. I was actually wanting a set of NUE as I'm a 5 spoke guy but got these for a good price so I will rock then until I'm bored of them

[Robitussin]

Those wheels make me wish i had a car they would look good on. Great work!!!

[Whiskerz]

Well since we had a paid day off today I decided to get out and try find a decent spot for photos in my new area...

Found myself a decent little spot so here are some of the pictures from the day.

[Whiskerz]

How are those ST coilovers holding up for you? I have a 05 ZX4 ST and was thinking about getting them. Aren't they basically the little brother to KW? Car looks good man!

The coils are holding up just fine... been on since late 2013 iirc

the ST are almost identical to KW V1, different valving plus they arent stainless steel, but being in cali I dont really have to worry about them rusting.

[dotyy]

How are those ST coilovers holding up for you? I have a 05 ZX4 ST and was thinking about getting them. Aren't they basically the little brother to KW? Car looks good man!

[Whiskerz]

Did a little bit of work on the old gal today, dropped the ass a little bit, think I will invest in camber arms in a bit but kinda skint just now.

Finally adjusted my front endlinks so they are actually the same length haha

And I got a few shots of the car with my DSLR when I got home, not the best as i never used my tripod but hey ho....

[Whiskerz]

Thanks man, I actually wanted NUE but these came up at a nice price so snatched them up.

May go through a colour change on them later in the rear though ;-)

[philohlean]

There are very very few cars that I like the BLQ on, but this is one of them. Nice choice!

[Whiskerz]

Alright I finally got tyres mounted to the two BLQ that never came with any.



End result once the wheels were on the car



Car still needs a little dialing in fitment wise but that will come with time

[Whiskerz]

Can't wait to see those wheels on your car! They look awesome :P

Btw, I like your plans

Finally throwing the wheels on for a test fit this sunday, gotta get the two tyres mounted friday night/saturday morning...

Will be time to find out if camber arms for the rear will be required or not

I personally cant wait to get started on this years projects but I gotta pay off all the Xmas ish first

[emanuelparedes]

Can't wait to see those wheels on your car! They look awesome :P

Btw, I like your plans

[Whiskerz]

But now that we are in 2015 I wanna reveal my plans for the car over the course of this calender year.

2015 build plans

-Raid pick n pull for headliner, sunroof cover and a,b,c pillars for wrapping in suede
-BLQ going on
-SPC camber arms (if required to make the BLQ fit right)
- get the BLQ powdercoated toward the end of the year (most likely Candy Red)
-Stiffer rear springs
-Get front bumper repaired and repainted, then wrapped in clear

[Whiskerz]

Wheels have been in my possession for a couple weeks now, just ordered 2 new tyres last night, should be here sometime the first week of january.

bought 2 Ohtsu FP7000 in 205/40R17 for the rears, hoping the stretch is enough to save me adding a ton of negative camber.

[Whiskerz]

My wheels are almost making there way to me!



Someone else in the Focus scene had a set of BLQ they ran this gives you an idea of how mine will look once I get the wheels on.



Honestly cant wait to get the wheels, thinking about getting them powdercoated but as of yet im super split on what colour to go with....