T26 WRC - Frayz Engineering WRC S8 TARMAC SPECIAL - aka THE BOMBER
09 October 2011, 09:50 AM
#2641
Admittedly mine isn't a pre production prototype. But I can assure you that all the road going stuff I build is assembled using nothing but good quality engine oil and not run in at all. No special build assembly lubes, potions or lotions. Almost all the oil used is 5w30 fully synthetic for both build an running wether it be petrol or diesel, na or turbo.
Alot of the myths you hear about engine building and running in are from days of old.
Technology has moved on both in parts quality and lubricants. I assure you that prototypes are given a life of absolute hell and are abused beyond what most people are ever capable of doing on the road.
Yes some fail and fail for good reason, calibration issues normally. But a build issue is a build issue and no amount of gentle running will change that. It will only delay it's showing, and normally for not very long lol.
Alot of the myths you hear about engine building and running in are from days of old.
Technology has moved on both in parts quality and lubricants. I assure you that prototypes are given a life of absolute hell and are abused beyond what most people are ever capable of doing on the road.
Yes some fail and fail for good reason, calibration issues normally. But a build issue is a build issue and no amount of gentle running will change that. It will only delay it's showing, and normally for not very long lol.
09 October 2011, 10:23 AM
#2642
Since breaking mine I have never felt so much "Subaru withdrawl" as bad LOL. Reading up on projects like this just gives me more passion to ensure that Im back behind the seat of one VERY soon. Although for my circumstances I think Im going to need to keep a "track going road car" rather than a "road going track car" especially if we have a bad winter ;~(
09 October 2011, 01:00 PM
#2643
Frayz its great to hear that you've ironed out those niggly faults and are on the home straight now 
Tbh those faults although annoying were nothing compared to what you've acheived with this build, i've had more issues just changing brake pads lol
Tbh those faults although annoying were nothing compared to what you've acheived with this build, i've had more issues just changing brake pads lol
09 October 2011, 01:09 PM
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Great news Frayz,
RCM had me run 1000 miles with a running in map (rev limt 5k), I asked Olly if I needed to slowly build it up and he said nope just go have fun
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Enjoy
RCM had me run 1000 miles with a running in map (rev limt 5k), I asked Olly if I needed to slowly build it up and he said nope just go have fun
....Enjoy
09 October 2011, 02:04 PM
#2645
Since breaking mine I have never felt so much "Subaru withdrawl" as bad LOL. Reading up on projects like this just gives me more passion to ensure that Im back behind the seat of one VERY soon. Although for my circumstances I think Im going to need to keep a "track going road car" rather than a "road going track car" especially if we have a bad winter ;~(
Mixtures of load and revs and allow it to see some cylinder pressure.
"Touch wood" mine is alright
09 October 2011, 06:23 PM
#2646
09 October 2011, 06:27 PM
#2647
Well i thought id add some pics now shes basically complete.
Did a little refurb on the replacment alternator. Dont worry, just paint and yes i have tested it since lol. Also added the strap to the back of the alternator.
Also having owned the car for 7 years, id never got round to buying any bonnet dampers lol. So finally got a set of these.
And some random shots of the car now she looks like a car once more
Did a little refurb on the replacment alternator. Dont worry, just paint and yes i have tested it since lol. Also added the strap to the back of the alternator.
Also having owned the car for 7 years, id never got round to buying any bonnet dampers lol. So finally got a set of these.
And some random shots of the car now she looks like a car once more
10 October 2011, 11:39 AM
#2657
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Loving the carbon firewall and seat base myself, excellent work Frayz and I hope you enjoy the fruits of your labour
Martyn
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10 October 2011, 01:06 PM
#2658
You are such a picture ***** Frayz
Although if you were really at the top of your game you'd have a plug in the centre console where you'd just plug a cat 5 cable in for the laptop to connect to the ECU instead of it lying on the floor like that
I can take a picture of mine if you wish LOL
Although if you were really at the top of your game you'd have a plug in the centre console where you'd just plug a cat 5 cable in for the laptop to connect to the ECU instead of it lying on the floor like that
I can take a picture of mine if you wish LOL
10 October 2011, 09:59 PM
#2661
Google is my friend. Cat 5 is an Ethernet cable correct? I've found a chassis mount female plug. But how much am I likely to use it I wonder? Guess I'll use it for logging? Not really PC literate Daz so maybe you can show me the ropes lol
10 October 2011, 10:10 PM
#2662
I could get you a black cat 5 module frayz which is very small and you could locate it neatly somewhere, then all you do is wire that to your ecu and you can plug straight into the module via laptop etc
10 October 2011, 10:33 PM
#2665
LOL I've opened a can of worms here I see
Basically I plugged one end of an ethernet cable into the back of the ECU and the other end into one side of one of these which was fitted nicely in the centre console. Then all you do when you want to connect a laptop in is to just plug an ethernet cable into the plug into the centre console and away you go. Very neat and all the wires are hidden. I'd take a picture but my car is in the paint shop changing colour yet again
Basically I plugged one end of an ethernet cable into the back of the ECU and the other end into one side of one of these which was fitted nicely in the centre console. Then all you do when you want to connect a laptop in is to just plug an ethernet cable into the plug into the centre console and away you go. Very neat and all the wires are hidden. I'd take a picture but my car is in the paint shop changing colour yet again
10 October 2011, 11:00 PM
#2666
LOL I've opened a can of worms here I see
Basically I plugged one end of an ethernet cable into the back of the ECU and the other end into one side of one of these which was fitted nicely in the centre console. Then all you do when you want to connect a laptop in is to just plug an ethernet cable into the plug into the centre console and away you go. Very neat and all the wires are hidden. I'd take a picture but my car is in the paint shop changing colour yet again
Basically I plugged one end of an ethernet cable into the back of the ECU and the other end into one side of one of these which was fitted nicely in the centre console. Then all you do when you want to connect a laptop in is to just plug an ethernet cable into the plug into the centre console and away you go. Very neat and all the wires are hidden. I'd take a picture but my car is in the paint shop changing colour yet again
12 October 2011, 08:15 AM
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Well i thought id add some pics now shes basically complete.
Did a little refurb on the replacment alternator. Dont worry, just paint and yes i have tested it since lol. Also added the strap to the back of the alternator.
Also having owned the car for 7 years, id never got round to buying any bonnet dampers lol. So finally got a set of these.
And some random shots of the car now she looks like a car once more
Did a little refurb on the replacment alternator. Dont worry, just paint and yes i have tested it since lol. Also added the strap to the back of the alternator.
Also having owned the car for 7 years, id never got round to buying any bonnet dampers lol. So finally got a set of these.
And some random shots of the car now she looks like a car once more
