Installing Parts, Part 3

So Miguel went to Camp Zama and, with the help of James and Alex, proceeded to continue work on the car.

Since I'm too lazy to be creative, I'm going to cut and paste his report to the group:

"Hi All,

Big thanks and acknowledgement to James Pearson who came all the way to Camp Zama to help us (He was there early this boy is keen!) and to Alex Labrador for tirelessly helping out. We wouldn't have the car in the prepared state it's now in without their help.

Together we finished fitting the oil cooler kit, which worked perfectly with no leaks, etc. right from the first turn of the key (After we cranked it over lots with the ignition leads all off so we could fill the cooler and build oil pressure first of course). So that's done.

Alex will be checking the bottom hoses (The only thing I forgot, I think) to make sure there's enough clearance with the cross member.

We also changed the front discs and fitted the pads simon sent to us. Note the brake hoses and Sumi's donated DOT 5.1 is also on.

We also lock wired the oil filler cap and the oil filter.

The gauges are all in and working too and we refitted the front bumper
permanently, incl. the front lip.










Miguel continues:

"I won't be able to come and help on any more weekends I'm afraid, but the hardest stuff is done. Here's a list of the tasks still left to do. Nos (1-15) are very easy to do, only (16) is time consuming...and may take 4-6 hours to do properly.

(1). Fit bonnet pins (Those which Aki's ordered have not arrived to date).

(2). Fit the top hose sensor adaptor (1/8 NPT - 32mm diameter).

(3). Cut / trim the gauge pod so it will fit flush in the dashboard and the gauges point in much the correct angle. I have left 2 types of double sided tape in the centre console. Aki, you might needs some thin right angle shaped metal pieces to stick the pod onto the dash with... You'll also need some tabs to secure the wire going from the Defi controller to the Gauges.

(4). Set the warning limits on the gauges. Oil pressure (0.8 Bar), Water
Temp (105 Deg C), Oil temp (115 Deg C).

(5). Shroud the oil cooler if possible with a funnel shape to scoop air - for maximum cooling - We're racing in middle of August, so it may be very HOT.

(6). Fit a new oil filter, since the recently fitted replacement is quite dented from being taken off and put back on several times whilst we've fitted the oil cooler - and had to take the car out / into base each night.

(7). Fit new tyres to the Honda wheels & balance.

(8). Increase preload on suspension, lower the car on each corner and set the damping to be harder. Would be nice to corner weigh and set, but maybe difficult to find such equipment... maybe next time. I've left an Ikeya Formula geometry setting kit in the trunk for now, which could be used to adjust geometry if Sumi would like to do this.

(9). Buy 19 Hex M12 x 1.25 wheel nuts (Chrome is fine). Autobacs close to Alex's house stocks these I think. And replace 4 locking wheel nuts.

(10). Remove trunk trim, rear parcel shelf, speakers, rear quarter trims and seats, original tools, spare wheel, etc. to lighten the rear. I've left 2 tools in the car to remove trim clips with... Need these back when you're finished, together with the cordless drill & Ikeya Formula geometry setting kit.

(11). Check timing belt for wear / condition.

(12). Replace brake pads with Endless N84M compound items after they arrive to Alex's house. Alex now knows how to replace these pads.

(13). Have another set of spare pads handy in case they're needed at the
track.

(14). Have a set of drive shafts ready in case they're needed at the track

(15). Detail the car and fit stickers.

(16). Fit Cusco black foam to the cage (It's going to Alex's house soon - I've explained how to fit without cutting) and fit cage to the car. Lower harness mounts are already fitted. Upper mounts should be on the cage when it arrives - if not use eye bolts to fit to rear seat belt mounting points.

I think that covers it for now..."

So - how much will we get done??