Walker.NZ Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I have finally started my build on the 27th of october after a spending most of the year collecting parts and not really doing much work on the car. First mission is to get the car to WOF standard. I fitted the ae86 front brake package i got a week or so ago. was very happy with the condition of the parts and loved the bolt in and go factory upgrade, i also replaced the hub covers with brand new items i got off ebay. After i fitted the brakes, i put some 14x7's on the front and pumped up the rear 14x6 wheels, and took the car for a strop around the block. It was the first time i had driven the car in around 3 to 4 months, needless to say i forgot how much fun these cars are! i had to get off the road before i got to carried away haha. After this i packed up for the day, but i was to hyped and i had to go back out to the garage. i took all my new lights and lenses out of there packages. mint redline tail lights, mint facelift clear indicators and brand new corner lights. and fitted them up. The car is really starting too look good and i am steadily building motivation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker.NZ Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 On Sunday i got my car up in the air and ripped out the worn out S series factory rear end and replaced it with a te71 pre facelift t series disc brake rear end. I had it sandblasted, then sprayed on some por15 grey and replaced the axle seals a few months ago. It all went smoothly, i borrowed my flat mates snap on/bluepoint tools, made the job a lot easier! i got the te71 gt diff into the car and had it to the final stages only needing final bolt torquing on the link arms, panhard rod and shock absorbers, and installation of the handbrake cables before i had to call it a night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker.NZ Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 After work today i finished off the diff conversion, i had to tighten up all the link arms at compression, and bleed the brakes i managed to get it all done in about 30 minutes in a rush as i had to get to a football game but i couldnt sort out my handbrake cables in time. i took it for a strop round the block when i got home afterwards and i was stoked as with the outcome, i now have good brakes all round and a solid diff in good condition. they lock up with ease and have really improved the overall feel of my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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