Suzuki underdog build

[DawsonLiri]

Wish I had 4x114 pattern (and the money) for this wheels

[Pauluzz]

The wheels are for sale! https://www.ebay.nl/itm/13-Inch-3-pi...R/333483183780





A new project car is coming this summer, although, more of a hobby-car then a project.

[DawsonLiri]

With those wheels I cannot wait to see what you have in store!

[Pauluzz]

Car was sold within a week. Now busy finishing the Dunlop TE Lemans 24 rims, they will go up for sale as well.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2_uGyMIbh4/

Specs:
- Dunlop TE LeMans24
- 3 piece made by SSR
- 7,5x13 inch with new 175-60-13 tyres
- 9,5x13 inch with new 195-60-13 tyres
- 4x114

Something else will fill up the emptiness, someting rwd, something coupe...

[Pauluzz]

The car is for sale. After over 6 years of ownership, I feel like the time is right for something else. Therefore I need to say goodbye to this one first.

https://www.autoscout24.nl/aanbod/su...ba50?cldtidx=6

[Johnny_Coleslaw]

Love seeing different builds like this. And the valve stems, its the little details.

[Pauluzz]

this is a great thread. The bay is really nice. Those wheels are going to make the car. The valve stems are a nice touch. Definitely needs to a lot lower though.

More low on this car isn't easy. As is everything else. There is nothing plug and play on the market. But I have plans for the front The rear is a bit more difficult, because leafsprings.

[mk3f.t.w.]

this is a great thread. The bay is really nice. Those wheels are going to make the car. The valve stems are a nice touch. Definitely needs to a lot lower though.

[Lukey]

cant wait to see tyres mounted!

[Pauluzz]

Finally got the tires, not much choice in the 13" segment. Got Toyo Proxes 175-60-13 on the front 7,5J and Nankang NS-2 195-60-13 on the rear 9,5J. Currently I'm running 165-70-13 on the 6,5J widened steelies.

Here are some teasers:





No working on some elektrical problems, my dash can go back in and then it's of to the welder for the rollbar. After that interior can go back in and I can start making the wheels fit with some 90mm flares.

[MikeyRa]

This thread started off as a mixed bag of emotions for me, and it ended with me very please with the results! Keep it up, man!

[screescree]

my god this car is beaut.
I tip my hat to you Sir. Well done.

[Pauluzz]

New outer rim barrels! Custom made, not very cheap...

Front total: 7.5x13"
Rear total: 9.5x13"

Wil see how they fit with the fender flares this weekend. Then I have to find some rubber, witch will be hard and costly.

Also removed the interior, fur some fixing and removing of wire-ing. And to prepare for the rollcage.

Edit:
Also I've sold the Baleno/Esteem before summer and got myself an 2.0 16v petrol Toyota Avensis Executive Estate from 2006, a family-hauler.

https://myalbum.com/photo/H0JuL81VfbzX/1k0.jpg

https://myalbum.com/photo/6CSD7A9pqhbO/1k0.jpg

[Pauluzz]

Some pictures at Japan Classic Sunday:









I've done the sidetrim in color with gti logo's


Next:
- redo bumpers, they don't align, and needs to be reblackened
- I've got my fender flares ready, but first finish the SSR's and then make the flares fit and paint them white
- orderded new outerlips for the SSR's, front will go 7J and back will go 9J
- then I have to try some different tires in order to see what I like.
- Ordered a carbon hood
- Ordered poly front quarterpanels
- still have a rollcage that needs to be welded in

So, progress is being made!

[Pauluzz]

Had some welding done and new MOT:


Got her on the dyno: https://youtu.be/-TZk0xu1Kt4
1st run: 61whp, last run 86whp. Not bad, considering the engine is stock and worse the exhaust is the stock exhaust from the old 8v engine.

And then I got her to the first meeting of the year:






So now it looks like I'm finally done with everything under the hood (for now). So I can get started with the exterior.

- gti side moldings, white with decals
- new quarterpanels, without rot (not visible on the pictures, the rot is behind the sideskirts)
- new coat of black on the bumpers
- quick refurbish on the widened steelies for the time being
- continue refurbish on the 3-piece SSR's
- fender flares
- bit more low
- etc