The GRM Factory Five 818 Build

nocones wrote: Is this real time and how many Man hours have been spent to this point? Looks like there are 3-4 people working on it. Have they been working on it non-stop since the 24th or are they working on it an hour a day kinda thing? Are you sick of me asking questions in this thread?

Not sick of it at all.

The team went up for a 3-day build session which you are still seeing pictures from. They worked all day long each day. I would say 25-30 hours total over that period. Then multiply by 4 people working. I am stretching the updates out so there isn't a lapse in photo or video. If I had posted them in real time, you guys would be quite bored!

The build team returns to Alabama next week to finish the car. I'll make sure all photos from the last session are posted by that time. I'll also be traveling, so i'll turn updates over to Tommy while i'm out of the office.

Darren Vannoy wrote: Jere installing the steering rack (Maybe another episode of caption this photo) :

"Cialis. When the moment is right."

What is the gigantic threaded rod with rod ends in the cialis ad? (Picture of rack install). It looks like sway at end link but seems crazy long.

nocones wrote: What is the gigantic threaded rod with rod ends in the cialis ad? (Picture of rack install). It looks like sway at end link but seems crazy long.

That's got to be what it is. The double control arm conversion used the OE sway bar attach point on the lower control arm as a coilover mount. Also it looks like there's a thin sway bar mounted at the same height as the tops of the coilovers.

Wow, great progress, guys! Keep up the good work. I think we are all looking forward to seeing the finished product with much anticipation.

Episode 6 in the video series: http://youtu.be/_lXRQc_eGgc

Today's episode of caption this photo (Tim is back!) :

Engine and trans, ready for the big move!

Its new home:

With some careful maneuvering:

It fits!

Now we're ready to prep the fuel tank:

Darren Vannoy wrote: Today's episode of caption this photo (Tim is back!) :

KILL IT WITH WATER!

Darren Vannoy wrote:

I don't see how this water injection thing-a-ma-bob makes more power?

The GRM synchronized engine hoist team practicing for the Olympics.

I'm thinking I might add a bit of structure back there on mine. I'd hate to have a bump draft wipe out the transmission.

Come on Darren - need to feed the fever. More updates, please!

Not a bad idea on the extra structure...

You read my mind, sir. I was just pulling photos as I saw your post!

Our fuel tank is now installed:

Clutch and brake master cylinders:

Reconditioning the CV axles:

Its starting to resemble something drivable!

And of course, caption this photo!

LOOK MA! THIS IS WHAT I CAUGHT!

Darren Vannoy wrote: And of course, caption this photo!

Tim prepares for cyborgization so that he can speed up the build and set the best possible lap times.

Darren Vannoy wrote: And of course, caption this photo!

Unlike the kids Tom woke up when attacked by the Boa

It's the copper octopus that ate the publisher!

Nice job on the photo captions! Keep them coming...

Here is part 8 in the video series: http://youtu.be/TLUqmQlmhXM

Getting electrical goodies installed:

Tim preparing the wheels:

We have a rolling chassis!

Caption this photo:

I have that same POS screw gun! The worst one I have ever owned.
So, did you just drill the holes and self tap the bolts????

This is in reference to the last video

Adrian_Thompson wrote:

Darren Vannoy wrote:

I don't see how this water injection thing-a-ma-bob makes more power?

Now that is how a publisher of car mags should look like!!!

Darren Vannoy wrote: And of course, caption this photo!

oops, looks like i got it on my hootus!

Hmmm.... Looks like enough room back thre for a FWD engine transaxle swap. Or maybe an EV motor...