The "Bluemeanie"

[K_Mans_TSI]

Might as well add this up in HURR!

It picked up "Bluemeanie" from a friend of mine in college and kind of stuck after that. This build is now 3 years in the making since acquiring a Jacks Trans and Twin disk earlier this month.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/DSCF2225.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/DSCF2226.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/DSCF2224.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/edited1.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/DSCF2223.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/DSCF2222.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/DSCF2220.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/DSCF2289.jpg


Go FAST bits:

1995 Eagle Talon TSi AWD

Engine:
1992 6bolt block 0.040 over, o-ringed
Pauter X-beam rods
ACL JAM rod/crank bearings
Wiseco 8.3:1/0.040 over Swaintech coated pistons
Blocked oil squirters
Removed balance shafts
Fluidampr crank pulley
A1 H11 head studs
OEM composite head gasket
1991 Head
Mirror polished domes
Mirror polished exhaust ports
Rough cleanup intake ports
FP3 cams
1994 Black-top CAS
Supertech valve springs
Ferrea Keepers
SI +1mm Intake/Exhaust valves - black knight coating
Fidanza Adjustable cam gears
Greddy Timing belt
Balanced rotating assembly.
Earls Custom Oil Cooler

Fuel
Twin Walbro 255 standard pumps
Twin Pump aluminum housing
-8an feed
-8an return
BG fuel filter
FIC fuel rail
FIC 1600cc injectors
Magnafuel 2000hp FPR

Power adders/Turbo stuff/Ignition
PT7076 70mm turbo
3" Intercooler Piping
3" Kinetic/SBR FMIC
3.5" GM MAF
3" to 3.5" Throttle body elbow
76mm Magnus Throttle body
Magnus SMIM
Direct port 100shot wet nitrous kit
10lb NOS bottle
Custom Rams Horn manifold
4" turboback exhaust

Suspension:
AGX GR2 shocks
Progress lowering springs

Interior:
8PT Chromoly cage
ProCar drivers seat
Simpson 5pt Racing harness
Battery relocated to trunk

Drivetrain:
Jacks Transmissions Premium build with 4spider diff
Quartermaster twin disk with ceramic/metallic disks
Isuzu slave cyl
B&M short shifter
OEM master cyl

Exterior:
235.45.17 Kumho MX
17x7.5" Konigg Toxxins powder black with polished lip
Seibon Carbon fiber hood
Removed Wing
99 Eclipse Headlights
99 Eclipse Front/Rear bumpers
99 Eclipse Tailights

Electronics
Cobalt Boost gauge
Cobalt Oil pressure gauge
Cobalt fuel pressure gauge
Custom Fuel pressure Amp meter
DSMlink
MAFT 2.02


Everything on the car was done by myself, B&R speed shop, or DominationChassis (which is a good friend of mine)

[toland03]

This has got to be one of the most amazing 2g's I've ever seen.

[K_Mans_TSI]

The blue paint is original, I don't plan on keeping the bumpers mismatched obviously, but right now "going" is more important.

[15psi88]

There is something about that hole in the bumper that just screams, "I don't fuck around."
Only to find out,you don't fuck around. Nice setup!!

[french_hustler]

Yeah, dope ass car.

We need more teaser video...
Haven't seen one footage of a pass yet.

Hurry the hell up Kurt.

[K_Mans_TSI]

I made 1 pass this year, it's on vid i'll post it. The turbo pretty much let go and they kicked me off the track. It was a very shitty run that I managed to trap 122 by putting the car in 4th at the 8th mile.

[K_Mans_TSI]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=BS1cqpJa_hM

[shott17]

I love how in your other vids you do your launch, then when you stop the tires are still so intimidated they just start violently pouring smoke ;).

http://youtube.com/watch?v=KMA_V1kEuk4&feature=related

[french_hustler]

12.4 haha.
Sweet. The car was not even close to optimal condition, yet you still are faster than many wish to be.

[robcatch]

One of my favorite DSM's.

[DSM Loki]

Kurt, quit being a little girl and finish this thing already.

Seriously though, mismatched hood and front bumper FTW.

[talnteddriver29]

Im really diggin the Frontmount Silouette
Its real unique

[w1kk3d]

Heh man this has come a long way.

[K_Mans_TSI]

Heh man this has come a long way.


I'm sure you remember some of my crazy knewb questions back in the day.

As for the smoke, I love the comments some of those guys leave.

[GotARed]

I'm sure you remember some of my crazy knewb questions back in the day.

As for the smoke, I love the comments some of those guys leave.
Turn off comments so you don't get ass hats like that posting stupid shit...

[Turboeagletalon]

if i ran 12s with that set up... I would be pissed

[w1kk3d]

I'm sure you remember some of my crazy knewb questions back in the day.


Hey we all started somewhere :D
Sometimes I look back on the first posts I made to various forums... it's like "wow" lol.

[K_Mans_TSI]

if i ran 12s with that set up... I would be pissed

I only made 1 full pass last year as a shakedown. I'm still sorting out issues one at a time on a budget.

I will say this: go to the track and run your car shifting 1k rpms over where you make full boost. Tell me what you run.
I was seeing 35psi by 5500 and had to shift at 6500 due to a bad misfire. Oh and just so we're even, tune your car to 9:1 afr and add another 10%.

Shoul be a good time.

[toland03]

I like the mismatched bumpers. Only thing that could make it better would be to get the front bumper matching the rear in color

[K_Mans_TSI]

Here are some "in progress" pics as well as SUPER SECRET SPY SHOTS!

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/CIMG1208.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/CIMG1220.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/CIMG1214.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/CIMG1202.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/img284.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/DSCF1896.jpg

[DSM Loki]

I know where the purge button is, lol.

[flexnuts02]

Will she be seeing 10's this summer? I like that exhaust along with the black bumpers. It actually looks like it's supposed to be that way along with the carbon hood.

[K_Mans_TSI]

Hope to see 9s on spray.

[chrish1440]

Very nice car. I'm sure youll see 9s no problem next year. 2 quick questions. How did you do a dual walboro install in a 2G. Also, how much did you pay for your chromoly piping for you cage?

[K_Mans_TSI]

I pay $6 a foot.

As for the pumps they are in a custom aluminum housing inside the stock tank. This works fine but it still leaks gas out around the pin connections in the power connector. Next year I think I'm switching to twin external Weldons.

[90gen1tsi]

Lovin it! so hows your mpg! LOL

[K_Mans_TSI]

18 on the hwy 2 at WOT.

[flexnuts02]

Haha sweet. 18 doesn't sounds real bad though.

[K_Mans_TSI]

DSMLink makes cruising MPG very nice.

[k1tty]

3rd pic is one of my faves.. I have it saved :)
The way it sits is pure secks

[K_Mans_TSI]

Kitty this is WAY off topic but don't you want your cam sensor covers :P

[k1tty]

.. Why..... pics?

[K_Mans_TSI]

They've been done for a while, pics were posted a long time ago...HAHA

[k1tty]

Sorry.. mis-read that. You got both of them done? I saw the pics of the one, but never did for the second one.

[White91TalonTsi]

God Kurt I love your car, so different compared to all the big turbo 2G's which I love.

My fav 2G in the world!, keep us updated when you get ur tranny and clutch in and make another pass

[HOT97ECLIPSEGSX]

Hope to see 9s on spray.

Really?

Not to jack, but what makes Shep's car so much faster than yours? Bigger turbo and better tune? I know he's made some really sick passes w/o spray.

Just curious.

[DSM Loki]

Shep's car is lighter, and couldn't last a 15 minute drive down the street. Kurt's car is made to be daily drivable.

Something about a filled block and super wide piston to wall and ring end gap...

[K_Mans_TSI]

I like highways.

[HOT97ECLIPSEGSX]

I thought his car was streetable?

/jack

[fatalshock]

Beautiful Kurt. Keep it up man, that thing is getting ridiculous!

[blue_gsx]

I thought his car was streetable?

/jack


It was like 2 years ago.

[HOT97ECLIPSEGSX]

I forgot to comment on your ride, Kurt. :o

Awesome and amazing 2g. I hope you get your tune completed and nail that 9 second pass you're shooting for.

[jordan080303]

Very good looking car. No other 2g's out there like it.

[TSIwithPSI]

kona blue ftw!!!

[french_hustler]

Kurt, I'm gonna buy you some of these for your birthday:
http://www.machv.com/19updoortrim.html

[K_Mans_TSI]

Yeah I can't seem to get the old ones off.

[HuBerT]

I thought his car was streetable?

/jack

its a methanol car, it has no coolant in the motor.

I wanna chop a hole in my bumper now :P

[flexnuts02]

Are you having tuning problems because of the huge injectors with the link? I never noticed they were frecking 1600's lol.

But kurt, I am doing a custom 3" o2 off my vband housing soon, was it a huge pain in the ass to get your right? I plan to use the U-bends from summit and like a band saw?

[K_Mans_TSI]

The dead times are a bit off so the global settings are a bit wack. I reviewed the logs from my 12.4@122 run and I was pegging the wideband at 9:1 it took 10% to move it from 9.00:1 to 9.01:1.

I started playing with tuning at 20psi (35 in my 12.4 run) and that's when it destroyed my trans @ 10.75:1 afr.

We used 4" for my piping a combination of bends and straights.

I was told to expect the clutch assembly back from the machine shop this friday.

[K_Mans_TSI]

I had a few missing parts show up today, still waiting on my piping to get made.

Also need to drill a bolt out of the motor before I put the trans back in, and I need to find a lower fuse box cover.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/IMAGE_083.jpg

[K_Mans_TSI]

It's coming along. The manifold is on order from JNZ which is all I'm really waiting for at this point.

Carpeting this thing was a BITCH! (still not done)

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF0737.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF0736.jpg

[999turbo]

You should do what I did,just pull the carpet out and paint the floor blue.

[K_Mans_TSI]

You should do what I did,just pull the carpet out and paint the floor blue.


I'm putting the carpet back in, I bought new carpet to clean it up the floor look was shit. I want it to be clean looking.


Another pic:

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF0738.jpg

[DSM Loki]

Looks like it'll be easy next time you need to pull the dash out...


Get back to werk cock-gobbler.

[K_Mans_TSI]

Adding some progress pictures to this thread:

Clutch/Transmission is back in, I'm cleaning up some suspension parts before they go back in as well.

Jacks top of the line build, Quartermaster Twin Disk setup.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF0776.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF0777.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF0778.jpg

Even though you really can't see it because it's covered up, I like the little details.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF0813.jpg

New intercooler piping should be done today or tomorrow, just waiting on my JMF Race manifold.

[James92TSi]

Looking good! I really wish those PTT/QM/whomever bastards would make a button clutch setup for the 3S AWD Getrag. Our clutch options suck so much.

Oh, and nice sticker on the scatter shield. :D

[K_Mans_TSI]

You know better than to think that's a sticker. :P

[James92TSi]

Ah, forgot who I was talking to for a second there.

Needs moar skull and flames to be recognized as your handiwork. ;)

[Asmodeus]

I think it needs a visual example... like a baby getting sucked into a fan blade with a big X thru it.

So people can visualize what will happen to them.

I AM PUTTING THAT ON A SHIRT.

HA!

Oh and does this mean I don't have to sit on the metal floor when I tune it now?
:confused:

Cause that was not fun.
:(

[blacktalonman]

This build is definitely showing me that going fast is not a overnight thing. Keep up the good work on the beautiful build.

[dirtyjerzey]

Your 2G is one of my favorites out of any on the site. There's something about it. I'm in love with the blue and the mismatched bumper. Good luck with the build, definitely subscribing!:D

[K_Mans_TSI]

This build is definitely showing me that going fast is not a overnight thing. Keep up the good work on the beautiful build.

I took my time for 2 years and had it running last year. Realized the limitations of a few parts so I went back and fixed what I felt was holding me back.

[blacktalonman]

Your car is one of the reasons why I decided to go back over my buildsheet before I start the build and make sure I am using all quality parts. Thanks for being an inspiration to a lot of 2g owners. So where do I sign up to order one of those 4 inch exhaust?

[K_Mans_TSI]

DominationChassis.com

[K_Mans_TSI]

Update:

I'm going to take the warning off the scatter shield since you can't read it and put it on the intake manifold

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF0828.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF0829.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF0831.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF0832.jpg

New intercooler piping is still at Domination, I have TWIN tial 50mm BOVs to add to it this year.

As for drivetrain/suspension I've decided to go with the Koni/Ground Control setup, poly bushings, all new ball joints/arms etc...

I also have my "guaranteed" 9s capable transmission with a Quartermaster 7.25" Twin Metallic disk setup.

Still putting evertying together and getting the interior straightened out.

[shott17]

*ddrewl* at your new mani. Oh how I wish I could buy a new one now :)

[destroydsm]

Yea those JMFab Manis look sexy! Digging the car man.

[K_Mans_TSI]

That's also not rust on the strut tower pics, it's pieces of wood from the new garage and a wind storm.

[White91TalonTsi]

Looking great Kurt

So whats the scheme of the paintjob on this Valve cover...or is it top secret? ;)

[K_Mans_TSI]

Doing something that matches that skull cap I did for that guy.

[b00stedtalon2]

Looking good man!

[K_Mans_TSI]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/carnew006.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/carnew005.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/carnew004.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/carnew003.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/carnew002.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/carnew001.jpg

[K_Mans_TSI]

Ignore the roll of tape my coupler was still at the shop I needed something to hold the pipe to check hood clearance.

[danl]

Ur gonna have to finish the welds on the BOV flanges. Also whats up with dual BOV's? Real men compressor surge.

[K_Mans_TSI]

On snap!

Yeah, Jay is going to be pissed I used my MIG to tack that.

[greenstreak]

What diameter pipe did you use for that hard rad pipe? I was trying to find something that worked but couldn't find couplers or pipe that was the right size.

[K_Mans_TSI]

1.5 is the inner diameter for the neck and rad inlet. I cut the rad hose for temporary couplers until my silicone ones come in.

[n0rthendtr00per]

Wow. Thats a tight fit with your Wastegate. Any more pics of it?

[K_Mans_TSI]

There is a thread running around here with more pics. It was tight enough we had to move the rad forward 2" at the top.

[URBANRCR]

Very nice Kurt! I like the little airbrush touches on the car.

[K_Mans_TSI]

These showed up yesterday:

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF1478.jpg

Found some more items I need to replace so JNZ will be getting another call tomorrow :P

[K_Mans_TSI]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/Untitled_HDR2.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF1781.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF1780.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF1779.jpg

[shott17]

Kurt did you make your own Upper rad pipe? Or did you buy it somewhere?

[K_Mans_TSI]

It's a stainless 90 degree cut in half :P.

[destroydsm]

Looking good!

[K_Mans_TSI]

Some cleaning done, the paint looks rough in some places as the factory undercoating is still in place.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF1788.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF1789.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF1790.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF1791.jpg

[K_Mans_TSI]

Double post...

[n0rthendtr00per]

Double Post FTL.
Looking good mang. Where did you snag those Control arms from?

[K_Mans_TSI]

Factory 200k mile arms ;)

I put them in a rust removal bath, hit with wire wheel for about 5min, and then powdercoated "onyx black"

[n0rthendtr00per]

Wow. *speechless*

[K_Mans_TSI]

I'll do a before/after on the other side for everyone including the process I use how's that?

[Burnett03]

It's a stainless 90 degree cut in half :P.
Can you give more info? Such as the size of the pipe and the couplers? Thanks!

[K_Mans_TSI]

1.5" pipe, same for couplers. Pipe I picked up scrap from down at the shop I don't know where Domination gets that stuff. Coupler I paid like 20 bux for because I needed a foot of it for another project as well. Ebay 4 ply.

[Burnett03]

Awesome, thanks! Good work. It looks like your radiator outlet was modified.. So i don't know if this would work for my setup because my outlet comes straight out, yours has maybe a 45 angle.

[K_Mans_TSI]

You will just have to cut it shorter than mine and have someone weld the other half of the 90 on the other end.

I cut the 90 in the middle of the bend to make it a 45.

[OG EVO]

Not a big fan of the silouette lady on the intercooler, with everything painted the same color and something covering your oil cooler it could look nice. Looks like alot of work has been put into it!

[K_Mans_TSI]

Not a big fan of the silouette lady on the intercooler, with everything painted the same color and something covering your oil cooler it could look nice. Looks like alot of work has been put into it!

Lady is DominationChassis logo, it was not put there for people to like, it was put there to show gratitude for all the work Jay Cooper has put into the car. The exhaust, Roll cage, All the misc welding, the bumper mount, everything was done by him with help from myself.

[K_Mans_TSI]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF1792.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF1795.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF1794.jpg

[K_Mans_TSI]

Cleaned up some wiring/misc items. I still need to finish the wiring but ran out of a few things.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF1874.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF1873.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF1872.jpg

[Johnnie929]

Nice K Man! Keep up the good work!

[Redline94]

Cleaned up some wiring/misc items. I still need to finish the wiring but ran out of a few things.


yea you owe me a roll of electrical tape :P

[K_Mans_TSI]

I need to pick up 2 or 3 of them to finish this thing :P.

[Redline94]

make sure you get the right kind of 3m. its Tartan 1710

[K_Mans_TSI]

Couldn't find that at Lowes, I got some other stuff that I hope works just as well.

[Johnnie929]

I like the 3M Super33+, and they have that at lowes. Used it for years.

[TARZAN]

Gorgeous!!!!! Reminds me of a friend's car, love it!

-Will

[Sebba]

Man I fucking love this car.

Paint the front bumper!

I guess you are going to keep that color because its a super rare color?

[K_Mans_TSI]

Man I fucking love this car.

Paint the front bumper!

I guess you are going to keep that color because its a super rare color?


Keeping it blue, not keeping it factory color.

[Sebba]

Any perticular shade in mind?

Have any clue as to when you plan on painting it?

[K_Mans_TSI]

I'm painting the bumpers soon, the whole car gets prepped/shot Sonic Boom Blue probably this fall/winter.

[Sebba]

Very nice : )

[Spyder1gdsm]

Looks good. I see your black wastegate is taking a purple tint to it like mine. lol

[myAWDgst]

That blue color is nice.

[K_Mans_TSI]

Desperately trying to drive it to the shootout.

I have a bunch of last minute crap on order that I hope shows up this week.

Here is the 'bay as of tonight, yes I know that is ducktape holding the intake pipe together (it's getting welded tomorrow).

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF2410.jpg

Also this came today, the bottom is German for "Smurf Blood".

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF2412.jpg

[gtsiawd96]

Scaring me with those plugs wires. :)

[K_Mans_TSI]

I have a cover, I don't run "naked"

[gtsiawd96]

Haven't heard that before. haha. "naked" That's good.

[frankozz]

Now why isn't this car on the dsmtalk headline?

[Sebba]

Because it wasn't finished, therefor not nominated for ROTM, and since Kitty was the only one that was in the running, she won.

[K_Mans_TSI]

Because it wasn't finished, therefor not nominated for ROTM, and since Kitty was the only one that was in the running, she won.

I've run in January, March, and May. I lost every time to a 1g.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF2414.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF2415.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF2416.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF2417.jpg

Again, ignore the duct tape, it's holding things in place temp so I can cut lengths.

[destroydsm]

Looking good man.

[K_Mans_TSI]

Yeah, I found a few rust spots on the drivers shock tower that you can see. Nothing horrible for 200k miles, I'm going to fix those soon as I get caught up on all the hardware stuff.

[turbolover]

Hell yea, thing looks sick!! Cant wait to see some footage.

[b00stedtalon2]

Cant wait to see it in person at the shootout!!! Will you be staying at best western like last time? If so, see ya there :)

[K_Mans_TSI]

I'm staying there yes, I hope it makes it again this year!

[K_Mans_TSI]

Pretty much done here with this stuff, I'm going to find a way to attach the column covers and the lower kick panel under the steering wheel.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF2419.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/DSCF2418.jpg

[EASTcoastGST]

Looks like its coming to life. Always liked this car a lot.

[K_Mans_TSI]

It fired up tonight, going to need to do some work to it still

[Absinthminded]

I saw you at the SO last year. I really liked the FMIC mod. I never got a chance to check it out up close. Your car is sick.

[K_Mans_TSI]

:P

http://s103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/photo%20play/?action=view&current=VIDEO_004.flv

[HOT97ECLIPSEGSX]

LoL...I've never heard a DSM idle like that. Sounds mean...but off a little :P

[K_Mans_TSI]

It was partially because I forgot to check "ignore IAT/Baro" on 'Link.

It's a little rich at idle.

[xuberantz]

Sounds mean, I love the color!

[flexnuts02]

This may have been covered but it's a huge thread. What emissions controls did you eliminate?

Do you have close up pics of the gauge mount in place of the accessory controls? I'm going to make one out of fiberglass for mine.

[K_Mans_TSI]

Unnecessary Vacuum lines removed.
Charcoal canister removed.
Catalytic converter removed.
EGR removed.

I'll get a closeup tomorrow but it's just the factory assembly, all I did was take black plexiglass and make a filler, then put foam sheeting (from walmart) cut to size inside it.

[K_Mans_TSI]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/M2.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/M2-1.jpg

[winterwarz]

I have loved your car since I first saw it!:eek: You my friend have a very bad ass car.:bowdown:

[Dsmoron]

Ruh roh! :D

[91TSiGuy]

Looks like somebody's ready for the shootout? Nice :)

[K_Mans_TSI]

It has stranded me twice so far today with blown fuses, Each time I thought I found the source. Turns out my main relay is coming apart and shorting out under the dash. At least I found it and was able to fix it each time. I'll get it tomorrow.

[K_Mans_TSI]

Here's a log from today. You can see most of the important values/numbers. I have the correct inputs for the HP reading so it should be CLOSE.

93 Octane.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/dsmlinklog.jpg

[Sebba]

Crank estimated?

[K_Mans_TSI]

Wheel estimated.

If I input for crank it comes back 565hp.

[french_hustler]

^noice!

[Sebba]

Are you happy with that?

[hawaiifiveoh]

You are planning on using something better than 93 right? That's a nice number on 93, but I'd really want to see some 110 in there.

[K_Mans_TSI]

MAybe I should have posted that was the first pull I've made... 29psi, flat 16 degrees timing, no knock, on pump gas.

[hawaiifiveoh]

How much boost do you plan on running?

[K_Mans_TSI]

I'm shooting for 40psi on leaded.

I've only made a couple of pulls as I'm trying to baby before the shootout.

[n0rthendtr00per]

Good god man. Thats crazy. I bet you had people turning their heads left and right!

[K_Mans_TSI]

OH NOES!

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/M2-3.jpg

Still needs some minor touchup and another coat of primer.

[Got Insulin?]

I still can't beleive that thing is running around PA. Is the bumper going to be body colored when everything is said and done?

[K_Mans_TSI]

If I can fix the small spots, shoot the 2nd coat, I plan on having the bumpers painted for the shootout.

The rear doesn't need anything really other than sanded/primered.

[maximum9898]

Looks good are you just shooting it outside or do you have a spot to paint it.

[K_Mans_TSI]

Primer is just being shot outside for now, I have a make-shift "booth" to lay down the base/clear.

[K_Mans_TSI]

Again, I know I'm going to catch flack for not doing it "right" the first time, but I only spent $40 so far on paint and I really want it to just not look gray/black for the shootout next week. The fog light holes I filled are a little wavy but again, it's just a quick job to make it semi -match, I'll fix it this winter.


http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/car003.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/car004.jpg

[DSM Loki]

Damn it, I liked the mis-matched look...

[K_Mans_TSI]

Here it is mocked up checking to see how far off the paint matching was, it's not too bad actually.

(Ignore the ground effects I haven't glued them back on yet)

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/car005.jpg

[hawaiifiveoh]

Lookin good man, must be good to know that all your work is payin' off

[91TSiGuy]

Time for some clear, some buffing, and you'll be set.:burnout:

[french_hustler]

Dude, thank God you filled that triangle crap.

[Loner]

Damn I liked the mis matched look too.lol. Now all you got to do is fix that side skirt and youll be straight.

[James92TSi]

I'm a much bigger fan of your car now, Kurt. Not that I wasn't before, but I like cars that look finished much more than cars with mismatched stuff or that "beat to shit" look, no matter how kickass they are mechanically.

Nice hood latches too... I have a set of those for the VR-4 when it gets its front end upgrade.

[b00stedtalon2]

Thats looks pretty good man. :) I'm digging it.

[jazzybeats]

Nice to see it coming along! Those aerocatch are nice... Post more logs as you tune more, wanna see what your setup gets you.
Keep up the work man, your car is an inspiration! *dreamy!*
-Jason

[K_Mans_TSI]

Like I said if you look at the fog holes closely you won't be as impressed.

Anyway back to pics, I didn't do much to this other than rough up with a DA, adhesion promoter, and then 2 coats of just cheap duplicolor primer. IT'll be blue tonight I'm thinking.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/car008.jpg

[K_Mans_TSI]

forgot the flash.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/car009.jpg

[goalieman24]

Again, I know I'm going to catch flack for not doing it "right" the first time, but I only spent $40 so far on paint.

What are you using for paint? Rattlecan?

The pictures aren't extremely detailed, but it looks really good for 40 bucks. Does that include primer?

[K_Mans_TSI]

No rattlecan here.
Duplicolor primer - $20 at Advance
Martin Senior (NAPA) colormatched paint - $20 for a PINT reduced
Tomorrow I up the total a little bit with the clear, $60 got me enough to do a car, so I'll probably use about $10 worth of it.

[EASTcoastGST]

Looks clean all matching, but I have to say I did like the mismatched look.

[tarantula]

Looking good. Glad to see that you are making it looked "Finished" with the painting of the front and rear. Like my wife says, with the mismatched look it looks like you went to the junk yard and made the car. (She so dramatic :rolleyes: )
I especially like how the rollcage goes into the factory dash. Looks clean. I would love to do the same one day. (I like retaining the factory look)

Did you try to slim the weight down?

[Sebba]

So can you tell the paint is off?

Do you plan to make it perfect at some point?

[K_Mans_TSI]

This winter the whole car is getting done. If I make the bumpers perfect then they really won't match the rest of the car haha. There are dents, scratches, the paint is faded, the roof/mirrors look crappy.

[b00stedtalon2]

Pretty cool its going to be 1 color for the shootout. If it wasn't for this thread, I probably wouldn't of recognized this car at first after the bumper mod/paint.

[K_Mans_TSI]

Well I really suck at clearcoat. I can't find that happy medium between enough coverage and runs. I have some work to do it looks like when it's dry.

[Sebba]

Many thin coats dude, thats the key.

If you get runs, don't worry, simply wet sand them out and buff it : )

[tarantula]

Many thin coats dude, thats the key.

If you get runs, don't worry, simply wet sand them out and buff it : )
+1
I found this to be very true. I do several thin coats. The very first coat is just a mist, let dry for about 10 minutes than several really thin coats about 10 minutes apart. Thats my method.

[K_Mans_TSI]

That's what I was doing, I think it's the clearcoat I'm using... I'll try lighter again on the front. The rear will get wetsanded/buffed I guess.

[hand1222000]

That's what I was doing, I think it's the clearcoat I'm using... I'll try lighter again on the front. The rear will get wetsanded/buffed I guess.


Just repaint the hole Freaking Car.

[K_Mans_TSI]

Just repaint the hole Freaking Car.


You apparently didn't read a few pages back.

[hand1222000]

You apparently didn't read a few pages back.


I did and Just Paint the Hole Freaking Thing!

[goalieman24]

You apparently didn't read a few pages back.

Or the dictionary:rolleyes:

Hole
(\) << "does not equal" sign
Whole

[K_Mans_TSI]

Front bumper turned out better than the rear, still needs some wet-sanding.

[lg93awdgsxer]

Shep's car is lighter, and couldn't last a 15 minute drive down the street. Kurt's car is made to be daily drivable.

Something about a filled block and super wide piston to wall and ring end gap...


My block is filled. Mines a DD....I guess its what ya know that counts.


9's?.......10's is more obtainable with that snail. Not dissn. No way.


Car looks good tho. Been watchin your progress since I've been a member.:)

[hand1222000]

Or the dictionary:rolleyes:

Hole
(\) << "does not equal" sign
Whole


Hmmm,


Lets See!

[g9s5r]

Iv been watching this thread for awhile now, and I finally just have to say I Love your car.

[K_Mans_TSI]

My block is filled. Mines a DD....I guess its what ya know that counts.


9's?.......10's is more obtainable with that snail. Not dissn. No way.


Car looks good tho. Been watchin your progress since I've been a member.:)



Turbo is capable of 880hp, I also have 100 shot. If I couldn't get close to 9's (making capable power and a good launch) then there's something wrong.

[turbolover]

Lookin good. Like I said before, cant wait to see this beast in action!

[K_Mans_TSI]

Thanks guys, the paint isn't perfect but it's not a show car and I'll do better next time!

[Sebba]

I did and Just Paint the Hole Freaking Thing!

Why do some people feel the need to capitalize every word?

[K_Mans_TSI]

Most likely he capitalized the whole sentence. Some of our forums have a word filter that will do that.

[K_Mans_TSI]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/talon001.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/talon002.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/talon003.jpg

[4g63tcrazy]

You forgot the door handles.. JK. Looks nice!

[K_Mans_TSI]

It's just 1 door handle, crap I should paint that too I forgot.

[hawaiifiveoh]

I bet you could hustle quite a bit with that, surprize the hell out of some poor redneck/take his money.

[scapaldo]

Looks 100x better then it did, now just work on the engine bay. :)
Oh and I usually don't go by Link HP estimates, they tend to be inconsistent. So get that bish on the dyno!

[K_Mans_TSI]

Can't be all that far off..Ird tried to break em free.

[projecTSI]

Gotta say Kurt, it looks so much cleaner now. And I love 2gb bumpers with the foglight holes filled. Very nice.

[b00stedtalon2]

Wow.. Looks awesome man. I can't wait to see this thing next weekend!

[K_Mans_TSI]

What do you think...maybe get a 2g on the front page soon?

[Don Boosted]

What do you think...maybe get a 2g on the front page soon?


I hope so!!! It's coming along very nicely. Hope you have some more good progression with the whip... 2g FTMFW!

[11secdsm]

Bout time you painted that thing! :D Good job man!

[dsm614]

looking good, if i see you at the shootout ill say hi.. :)

[hawaiifiveoh]

I smell a ROTM coming up!

[K_Mans_TSI]

Comin along, running up to get a few little things here in a bit.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/talon.jpg

[4g63tcrazy]

Nice to see you got the door handle taken care of. :) Are you going to be putting in side markers?

[n0rthendtr00per]

Are you ever going to finish the side skirts? White underneath.

[K_Mans_TSI]

You guys are so picky!

You're lucky the bumpers are painted!

[n0rthendtr00per]

hahah. Thats all I see with your car. Bumpers I could care less.

[Marq97GSX]

This F*ckin car is pure sex. You can tell by the stripper on the fmic!

[n0rthendtr00per]

Just out of Curiosity, Are you going to make an Air duct for the Oil Cooler? Like a simple hollow wedge or something?

[K_Mans_TSI]

No, I'll put pics up in a min, I just put trim around it.

[K_Mans_TSI]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/talon008.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/talon009.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/talon010.jpg

[n0rthendtr00per]

IMO it would look sexier if you fab something to be an Airduct But nonetheless shes fucking HAWT! Good luck man.

[K_Mans_TSI]

No scoops, no ducts, sorry.

[4_fingered_GST]

Car looks awesome can't wait to here what it does at shootout, good luck


-Josh

[K_Mans_TSI]

I'm not racing it. I'm driving it out and it needs to get me back home! :)

[injekt]

What do you think...maybe get a 2g on the front page soon?


That would be really nice, Gettin tired of seeing all of these 1g's :confused:

[4_fingered_GST]

I'm not racing it. I'm driving it out and it needs to get me back home! :)

Oh lol well then in that case, lets see some numbers! When you get back that is...:D

[hawaiifiveoh]

Why are you not racing? Just because of the fact that you are so far away, or are you not close enough to being done yet?

[lazylaser]

well Kurt if your not racing at the shootout pm me when you headup to PRP I want to see your car run!

[K_Mans_TSI]

I've never been much into racing at the shootout, I go to hang out. I'll race it back home once I get a little more power out of it.

[James92TSi]

Kurt, get some kickass pics and enter the thing into Featured Car.. please! :)

[Sebba]

^^^ Yeah no shit dude.

I wouldn't race the car either. Keep it fresh and a street killer :P

[tarantula]

Kurt, get some kickass pics and enter the thing into Featured Car.. please! :)
He might have competition cause I have entered! :D Still waiting to see it. And most of you know I'm a perfectionist and love the stock look but also a killer on the street.

K mans TSI,
You did a good job on the paint! IMO looks 1 million times better than what it did look like when you started this thread with the finished look.

[James92TSi]

Things have been hectic at work, so I haven't had much "surfing time". I still have yet to review any of the entries that are waiting for me. :(

Maybe I can get it in during lunch today.

[bass0r]

Kurt,

All I can say is WOW! Your car is looking fantastic! It has come a long way! NICE JOB!

Did you ever get that tachometer to work? If so, what did it turn out to be?

See ya at the shootout!

Ken

[K_Mans_TSI]

Things have been hectic at work, so I haven't had much "surfing time". I still have yet to review any of the entries that are waiting for me. :(

Maybe I can get it in during lunch today.


James, you're going to have another one coming your way here in a few min when I get everything done to submit.

As for the tach, it still doesn't work. Funny thing is I misplaced that part I got off you last year. I'll figure something out, priorities lolz.

[K_Mans_TSI]

Not really sure yet about the Turbo logo...I'm still "feeling it out" (plus it's covering up an f'up).


http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/talon011.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/talon012.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/talon013-1.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/talon014.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/talon015.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/talon016.jpg

[91EclipseGuy]

Looks awesome. Great job.
Whats the lil guage above the turbo logo on the trunk?

[K_Mans_TSI]

Volt.

[91EclipseGuy]

Volt.

I take it due to the battery being back there? Is it active? If so, that is pretty neat.

[K_Mans_TSI]

In the pic no, I disconnected it for something, It does work though.

[french_hustler]

Seriously, the car as of now looks better than ever before.
Thumbs up.
Put her in the car of the month thingy!

[K_Mans_TSI]

I submitted.

[danl]

Is it making it to norwalk?

[b00stedtalon2]

Nice over flow coolant bottle. I rock the same one in the same spot. :)

[Sebba]

Did you ever fix the holes in the strut towers etc?

[K_Mans_TSI]

Did you ever fix the holes in the strut towers etc?

I fixed them from spreading but it's part of this winers project. I have a subfloor in my garage now! hha Time to pour cement

[Sebba]

Glad to hear it.

Keep up the good work!

[K_Mans_TSI]

Trying to clean a few things up and just wanted to update the thread.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/bluemeanietsi/cagepaint/skullhelmet.jpg

[n0rthendtr00per]

Clean. I don't think you'll get far without belts though. Hehe

[K_Mans_TSI]

It's not ready, I am just fitting everything.

I really didn't like the crooked ARC-2 mounting plate they give you. I drilled another hole and used a spacer.

[bigjd]

bad ass car man. more videos of this please :P

[shott17]

http://a353.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/92/l_f3691a808af5b63554e49f8a6c4057b8.jpg

Believe it or not, Kurts car is in the background somewhere :)

[K_Mans_TSI]

I've got one of these now:

http://jnztuning.net/shop/catalog/images/dsm_copplate1.jpg

[HuBerT]

Car looks great painted and clean up, nice job.

I'm starting to wonder how many goofy ass photo's of himself hendershott has uploaded :P

[RyAn007]

thats definately now my favorite 2g, it looks sick

[Burnett03]

I want that exhaust manifold.

[K_Mans_TSI]

Well keep your hopes up. I might sell some day when I go topmount ;)