CJ's AE86 project
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12-14-2009, 04:18 PM
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A little update:
It's been a while since the last body restoration, so i decided to refresh it again. The guys from the paint workshop asked me if i wanted some pearl or other special effects in the paint, but i refused. I want same simple white color, easy to find, easy to match, easy to paint ... the car is all about driving I also installed an oil catch can (although not much needed in the 20v, but still good for overall protection). I replaced the stock oil cooler with an aftermarket one, using a filter relocation kit & adding a thermostat: Earl's Oil Cooler Earl's Oil Thermostat & Filter Relocation Kit Earl's fittings & hoses Oil Catch Can Today I isntalled one more mod - Battle Version Steering Lock Kit #2: While installing, i came across 2 issues. First, I couldn't figure out why the stopper's inner diameter is larger than the extension's outer diameter, or in other words, why the stopper should be loose over the extension? Since this question remained unanswered, I decided to have both parts machined as one whole new part. Something like this: The next issue to solve was achieving proper wheel alignment. In order to do this I had to shorten the outer steering tie rods and also add some new thread. The final setup came out as follows: toe in/toe out = 0 camber = -2,5 caster = not measured little rubbing of the both wheels on the inside at full steering lock In order to avoid the rubbing, I am thinking of adding a little more caster and toe out, and most probably - installing wheels with more negative offset. Maybe I did something wrong, I don't know, but so far I am not very satisfied with this mod. I don't see any "mad" steering angle achieved. I don't think that steering is restricted because of the wheels contacting the chasis at full lock, since that rubbing is just a slight touch. There must be something else. Maybe it has to do with my previous mods to the inner tie rods and quick steering rack (adding 2 additional teeths). But i still do not see how those mods should restrict the BV#2 to provide more angle. If i remember correctly BV#2 promotes about 20 additional degrees of steering. In my opinion it's less. Here is a picture after the install and alignment (not the proper shooting angle, but still gives an idea): Although not measured, the angle before this install wasn't that much different. I have also ordered PS knuckles and hopefully would do some more testing with more significant results. 1984 Toyota Corolla 4AGE 20v 2007 Subaru Impreza STi |
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CJ's AE86 project - cj - 09-29-2006, 11:57 AM
[] - Eircamae86 - 09-29-2006, 12:17 PM
[] - mr monster - 09-29-2006, 12:24 PM
[] - Ivan Petrov - 09-30-2006, 06:26 PM
[] - TOYCOOL GARAGE - 05-22-2007, 09:37 AM
20v installed - cj - 11-01-2007, 02:35 PM
[] - The Doctor - 11-12-2007, 01:43 PM
[] - projectrollas - 05-21-2008, 07:08 PM
[] - SekiguchiUeno - 06-25-2008, 08:31 PM
[] - assassin10000 - 10-23-2008, 10:12 PM
[] - assassin10000 - 10-24-2008, 09:56 AM
[] - cj - 12-14-2009 04:18 PM
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