Blue track/street build - salvage restoration

[CM9000]

sweet. just pray it aint humid.

 

[Xiocuatl]

Already did that my friend, hoping to put a coat or two on this weekend.

Can't wait to see it!

 

[Jabbit]

Pretty sure my turbo is blown, car will be out of commission for a bit as a wait for an s280 in the mail.

 

[The_Ryan]

the new hybrid turbo is toast? how did that happen?

 

[Jabbit]

the new hybrid turbo is toast? how did that happen?

This is how it sounds when driving -

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-Z2lsjmDLc


Was an absolutely ripper while it was good. I'm past the age to be swapping turbos so I had a shop do it. Consequently I'll be having a shop to the remove and replace but not until next month. It drove like it had 30 horsepower. Not even like it just had no turbo but like it was actively really far down on power. I'm operating under the assumption of seized compressor wheel.

 

[The_Ryan]

well that stinks. I’m assuming you’ll be able to get a refund on the turbo?

 

[M-Sport fan]

Wasn't this one of Tygen's first prototype hybrids which he sent you to test/try?

Did you have to lay out any coin for it, besides installation labor?

 

[Jabbit]

I'll keep my turbo issues or perceived issues out of this thread for now. The turbo has not been pulled yet to make a true assessment of what did or didn't happen.

 

[M-Sport fan]

Fair enough.

I was NOT speaking against Tygen whatsoever, in any way, shape, or form, as finding any flaws/problems that need to be addressed (yes, of course that is even IF it was actually the unit which caused the problem) is the whole point of real world testing/trials in the first place.

 

[Jabbit]

Fair enough.

I was NOT speaking against Tygen whatsoever, in any way, shape, or form, as finding any flaws/problems that need to be addressed (yes, of course that is even IF it was actually the unit which caused the problem) is the whole point of real world testing/trials in the first place.

Agreed, that's a great perspective to have. I consider everything that has happened up to this point valuable and informative.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

Tygen ain't no Frankenturbo* that's fo sho!

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[Tygen1]

I wish I was closer to Jabbit, to help diagnose. However we will have to wait a little to see what has happened.

M-sport, you are correct, this is the purpose of this process and is needed before larger scale production.

Jabbit has been great to work with!

 

[Jabbit]

Before and after. Whoosh 16" kit, extended H&R studs and 10mm spacers, and ISC coilovers with uprated springs and dampers. Going to switch to Muteki open lug nuts.

 

[M-Sport fan]

This has me wondering if Ron's 15"/285MM rotor kit will fit under my 15x7, ET48 Method MR501VTs without any spacers.

 

[Jabbit]

Pretty sure I could go down to a 5mm spacer. Going to try it.

 

[Jabbit]

This has me wondering if Ron's 15"/285MM rotor kit will fit under my 15x7, ET48 Method MR501VTs without any spacers.

If you are curious, this winter I'll mail you a caliper and bracket and you can test fit.

 

[Woods247]

These lugs are awesome! http://949racing.com/forged-alloy-lugs-black-12x15.aspx

Edit: Out of Stock. Bummer!!!! I use an impact gun to remove these all the time. They are super strong and ultralight.

 

[Jabbit]

These lugs are awesome! http://949racing.com/forged-alloy-lugs-black-12x15.aspx

Edit: Out of Stock. Bummer!!!! I use an impact gun to remove these all the time. They are super strong and ultralight.

I bought the Muteki ones for now as they have good reviews.

 

[Jabbit]

I think I need to slow my ordering down. This isn't even all of them!

 

[turpid porpoise]

Good progress so far, excited to see the end result.