Nickt93's Build Thread - 1995 FMII
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Thanks man. When you've put so much time and effort into something it's always nice to get a virtual high five.
The short answer: my own stupidity. I wasn't checking the oil in between runs like I should have, and with it being a fresh rebuild it was consuming more oil than I expected...guessing the rings weren't fully seated yet. It developed a rod knock at the end of the second day, and there was barely any oil on the dipstick when I pulled it.
The short answer: my own stupidity. I wasn't checking the oil in between runs like I should have, and with it being a fresh rebuild it was consuming more oil than I expected...guessing the rings weren't fully seated yet. It developed a rod knock at the end of the second day, and there was barely any oil on the dipstick when I pulled it.
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Now with video. My best lap of the day was a 1:34 - off a bit of my 1:33 personal best, but I'll take it considering I've given up ~20rwhp in favor of a more conservative tune.
That car was ridiculously clean and very nice. Wish I had some better pics of it.
Spot on
That car was ridiculously clean and very nice. Wish I had some better pics of it.
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Hit the track again a week and a half ago. Was able to get down to a 1:33.8, a tenth better than my personal best at AMP.
In the paddock next to my brother's 993:
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Refinished my ugly azz trailer a few weeks back too.
Before
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After
In the paddock next to my brother's 993:
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Refinished my ugly azz trailer a few weeks back too.
Before
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I haven't signed up for anything yet, but might run the MVP event close to the end of the year. How about you?
I know man - I'm long overdue for a trip to Barber!
I'd be happy to pick out a super gay paint color for you if you want to make your car more memorable
I know man - I'm long overdue for a trip to Barber!
I'd be happy to pick out a super gay paint color for you if you want to make your car more memorable
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Wow, how the hell has two years passed without me updating this thread.
Car is still great; did a Road Atlanta event back in October and then AMP in the spring. I ran a 1:44 @ Road Atlanta; didn't even bother with the lap timer at AMP since I've been stuck at 1:33 for a few years now.
Here's a video from RA:
Lately, though, I've been focusing all of my efforts on my new build:
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It runs the same lap times at AMP as my turbo car...but without a turbo
Car is still great; did a Road Atlanta event back in October and then AMP in the spring. I ran a 1:44 @ Road Atlanta; didn't even bother with the lap timer at AMP since I've been stuck at 1:33 for a few years now.
Here's a video from RA:
Lately, though, I've been focusing all of my efforts on my new build:
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It runs the same lap times at AMP as my turbo car...but without a turbo
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I've done a terrible job keeping this thread updated. Two years with no updates! Still have the car, still having a blast, have added XIDAs, an Autokonexion Fastback, a Trackspeed Radiator, 15x10s/ 245s, etc.
Took the car to Charlotte Motor Speedway this past weekend to "light up" the Roval. One of the best track days I've ever done.![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cre_LJBHDtgT5ycqeQ1qnofNqDDagxj1y0JXgsMwIsfMDNiwaP3ua0E7i3jYJi_aNC834h6zV7xac2ku2cYG9ZwbB9DOD3w60ikGIyJ2jgI3i28ZYWQgYrKxWV_EmnCeGtAqNK64TsZh82eN6K8LOFnnbgdjZ2d8POjy_vqjjey5PuTnf0NRZq7HqZRxE4awdhxa179Taaiwds08sU-8joJ07yKlsZ2fbsuOdQ0hWMy1T8aHsgF44UADKstxv5mHLJpa88thCevu6stDPTjpUmmDxkRuwsDoreVqSBn5wPkwmqeDkdDovhn9_2-Jo-Fgmh4Xdq-mpKyQ-SYzUGZL3zEanEgoVin3cou4TMF5w6KX1zizAzl6QNYDECn3Iy5tTXzZHYBAAASVCGhp2w2xsbvqAM0Y75pUm7gLp0ML2FYPNFIXwVlVqEC9xjhOilqxoPzXutGGXUBAWN1K3sqVvmYE67CGMwbcYcChJ31dtoYHvlZVb7PPUTg3s2BIzbfNTu_M5nBmS5_me7R97G84DiU_znfWXvgxLI89_fXksMuDqnSXxDDrq4H41jJ70SPB6DG4WQAujIEubS5Wnb1nqK4g-ehgpSb9Hwnb4fvK=w1686-h948-no)
I think I might need stiffer springs:![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/uSREi-IqPQYXPgREZqE-FuVYAcOgU0ljhOfzvD8SV-heB0pCiV9eIBs1XlGD9VQKjgRbPkgUb9a16jaDCYVWKbjeMb-ZtRvUCNizQcb3Ymn-Qoi70NsTUqNf782E1o94SVjvjEvlnKYdmElhWezfdHoX3LBa74NmVQh50pA7v6-yeoru0DXlgPMcynVEVey6IJueKGsL8zQ78lJT3nSOuEL-J0yfxxrm2BdrAjhU7szpXNrxoe6wRXboUG4eKdRYjIT8op4FDbu46KMPXpyHISYAFf2mDaK1KKqg44x0NQrj1xKzPVA0C4sVaWAt9dtJ7Jie6u5hUlOXj7uTgCt_CGLqGBYxZcxSymUH2d4XT7sZOzG3_gdftrJc0erYR0vLaJVOx4n2p6zbmvGcOtLlqTdKmR2NKf-I_0BWU37yZHNcDbZPt0cAH6C374MM72nCNba_iFfSFELvArseA0CSX78iYKzFpBBH_ZR5LNHQbcKUxaBIpqsmvXZutNpYAGJwCq1Q4zq6eWpuz5W-RMVd0jeVok3S4aC7Od-FWvqDu0m9YpOHrUc7f4xThyQc9hooRjM3Fy34XmW0EsVYVCTJKAGCFqfaX3aL1Pg_nvAS=w1334-h750-no)
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Took the car to Charlotte Motor Speedway this past weekend to "light up" the Roval. One of the best track days I've ever done.
I think I might need stiffer springs:
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