Out with the old and in with the Roo, Out with the 4 and in with the 6! Options

[A&P Mech]

The master cylinder is now installed. Wow the reservoir lines were a total PITA! It sure seem like that connection solution could have use a little more engineering. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif)

[JRust]

Yeah I absolutely hate doing the MC lines. On my v8 car the darn lines kept leaking. After replacing it multiple times. I finally figured out there was enough flex from my pedal use through the wall. That it would pop my lines out after a month or so. If you have someone in your car push your pedal's with you underneath. you'd be surprised how much flex there may be. McMark made me a brace. After that no more problems for me. Basically had something attach around the rack that had an arm that stuck out under the MC. Made it solid & no more issue. May not be necessary for you but something to look for.

I spent a good 4 hours in my car driving today. Gorgeous day today & was top down the whole drive. Loved every minute of it

[A&P Mech]

I was getting a fair amount of flex as well so I fabricated this little bracket. I am getting zero flex or movement! The master cylinder is rock solid.

[Chris H.]

Yeah that bracket should certainly do it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Looking good my man! Were you swapping the exhaust out or was that someone else?

[A&P Mech]

Yeah that bracket should certainly do it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Looking good my man! Were you swapping the exhaust out or was that someone else?

Thanks! I was just reading through your thread. Man your car looks great! The manifold flip is looking awesome. How close to two firing it up are you?

I think Kent is reworking his exhaust? It is funny that you should ask. I think you might have psychic powers. I pulled mine last night. I have decided the muffler that I chose is just too loud. My wife hates riding in the car because of the exhaust noise. I spent some time reading reviews and I found a dynomax max muffler that is supposed to be pretty quiet. The best part is it cost $38 shipped to my door. I am not the greatest welder but I am going to give it a shot.

[A&P Mech]

I completed the muffler swap and what a huge improvement! I do believe it was the best $38 bucks that I have spent on the car so far. The exhaust note went from loud and tinny to deep and pretty quiet. . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[A&P Mech]

Today I started the fabrication of a center console. I am kind of enjoying melting metal so I decided to fab it out of angle iron. Digging around in my old parts pile I found an arm rest extension that I purchased for a WRX several years ago. It appears to be a good fit for the 914 so it will be the basis of the center console.

[Chris H.]

How did I miss that reply? Anyway yes the muffler makes a HUGE difference doesn't it? Need a decent sized one with Subarus to quiet things down. I need to make a console myself. Think I will just boost up the stock center bin. Looking good!

[A&P Mech]

I use my phone to stream music to my stereo and as a GPS speedometer. This kills the battery in my phone pretty quick. So until I can get the war department to authorize the purchase of SpeedHut gauges, I had to find another solution. I decided to install a USB outlet in the dash. I don't smoke and don't plan on starting, so I removed the cigarette lighter and installed the USB outlet in the same location.

It works pretty good.

[Andyrew]

Very nice! I like the stubby USB cord as well.

[914forme]

looks great.

BTW, what car is that console box part out of? I know where to get steel tubing from, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[A&P Mech]

Thanks. I really like the arm rest. It is at the perfect height and it adds some storage. The wife even commented that it was a huge improvement. Once I get the center console completed, it should look good also.

It is out of a 06-07 Subaru WRX. I found an example on eBay .

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/141824995088?...p;ul_noapp=true

[JRust]

Center console is looking good. In seeing yours I forgot I never updated my thread when I was building mine. I included a pic here. Mine isn't quite done yet. Going to add a forward piece that connect to the underside of the dash. Adding a nice solid cup holder, Cell phone holder & my Fuel Pressure guage . I made my center console have a total of 3 storage sections. The rear one is the deepest as the cables are the lowest. The middle one is about 2 " deep. Then around my shifter I have about a 1" lip. Give's more place to keep random stuff. Still don't like my shift boot but haven't looked for a better one as of yet.

Hoping to see your setup in Person at Red Rocks. Still not a lock to come but I am trying

[A&P Mech]

Your center console looks great! I am planning to add a cup holder to the front of mine as well. I sure hope to see you at the RRC. Ross is planning on it as well as Scotty and myself. Ross has a roommate and we have him convinced to buy a 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) We are going to try and do a Subaru six conversion on it starting next week and have it ready to drive to the RRC. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) There maybe 4 water cooled outlaws coming from our Hood. Lol (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[A&P Mech]

Well it has been about a week since I have drilled any new holes in my car. I was starting to have withdrawals so out to the garage I went. I pulled the fuel tank and got to work installing a swaybar. I was able to get all the holes located and drilled this evening. I did spend a few minutes making a tool that would allow me to accurately locate and center punch the center clearance hole.




I hope to finish it up tomorrow night. I still need to fabricate and weld one drop link U bracket. The drivers side has one but the passenger side doesn't? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

[76-914]

Looks good. You'll love the front sway bar. Are you welding that flange? Pulling the gas tank is painless now, huh? I can pull or re-install mine in 10 mins. I know Ross bought another 6 but are you going to a 6 as well or is your friend? . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
EDIT: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/birthday3.gif)

[A&P Mech]

Thank you for the birthday wishes! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I am really looking forward to the swaybar. From what I've read it really makes a big difference in handling.

I was able to purchase some 1" wide 0.125" steel strap from the local hardware store. It is about 0.025" thicker than the OEM U bracket but should work fine. I am planning to weld it on to the A arm, is that a bad idea? I am open to other solutions. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

The fuel tank was definitely easier to remove then before. My electric fuel pump is pretty easy to get to now. I just pulled a fuel line and powered up the pump. It emptied the tank in about 2mins. My garage still smells like a petroleum refinery. The pump got 99% of fuel out but there always seems to be a little in the lines. It's a good thing that the war department is out of town this week! She might have declared war on me because of the smell. Haha.

I want to put a six in mine but not sure if I can get the funds reallocated right now. I'm still trying to get the purchase of new gauges approved. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

[914forme]

Kent was referring to the sway bar mount. to the body, not the U tabs. It is pretty thin metal there, and it is know to rip out with larger sway bars installed. In reality it should not matter, it is the sway bar binding in the bushings that causes this issue. Simple way is to make sure the business do not bind. I did this via free axial bearings, my sway bar has no binding what so ever.

For your suspension tabs, yes you can make them. I just ordered another set from Paragon the last time I got some stuff from then, a little more $$. I did not have to spend time bending a packet an aligning the holes.

[A&P Mech]

Lookie what the nice guy in the brown truck delivered to the house yesterday! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

[Chris H.]

You added your reflection to the glass???? WOW! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

Just kidding. Looks awesome. You will love those. PM me with questions. What color night lighting did you go with?