2002 project car update - new pics
2002 project car update - new pics
Well, the car is near completion
Mario and his guys at VSR have done a fantastic and flawless job... the car looks awesome!! I haven't really driven it yet, as there is still a clutch issue to resolve, i.e., e30M3 master, 2002 slave compatibility problem; a throttle pedal placement issue; bed-in the brakes; dyno and further tune the Alpha-N system; lower the stance if it doesn't settled out a little lower; plus a few cosmetic things like headlight rings, grills, and custom brackets (thru the grills) for the Hella driving lights. All of these will be completed in a couple weeks, but right now its on to the stereo shop!!!
I pick it up today and trailered it over to the shop of the guy that will put the sound system in... it started right up, sounded fantastic, and I drove it on/off the trailer. I plan to get it back to Mario's the week after next for completion of those last few items... and then fun begins!!
Here are some pictures I took today after dropping her off:
Mario and his guys at VSR have done a fantastic and flawless job... the car looks awesome!! I haven't really driven it yet, as there is still a clutch issue to resolve, i.e., e30M3 master, 2002 slave compatibility problem; a throttle pedal placement issue; bed-in the brakes; dyno and further tune the Alpha-N system; lower the stance if it doesn't settled out a little lower; plus a few cosmetic things like headlight rings, grills, and custom brackets (thru the grills) for the Hella driving lights. All of these will be completed in a couple weeks, but right now its on to the stereo shop!!!
I pick it up today and trailered it over to the shop of the guy that will put the sound system in... it started right up, sounded fantastic, and I drove it on/off the trailer. I plan to get it back to Mario's the week after next for completion of those last few items... and then fun begins!!
Here are some pictures I took today after dropping her off:
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Roy,
Pierre in CA sells exact replicas of the factory brackets for aux. lamps, if you weren't aware.
http://home.roadrunner.com/~pchamaa/200 ... ackets.htm
Pierre in CA sells exact replicas of the factory brackets for aux. lamps, if you weren't aware.
http://home.roadrunner.com/~pchamaa/200 ... ackets.htm
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Re: 2002 project car update - new pics
RoyW wrote:Well, the car is near completion
Mario and his guys at VSR have done a fantastic and flawless job... the car looks awesome!! I haven't really driven it yet, as there is still a clutch issue to resolve, i.e., e30M3 master, 2002 slave compatibility problem; a throttle pedal placement issue; bed-in the brakes; dyno and further tune the Alpha-N system; lower the stance if it doesn't settled out a little lower; plus a few cosmetic things like headlight rings, grills, and custom brackets (thru the grills) for the Hella driving lights. All of these will be completed in a couple weeks, but right now its on to the stereo shop!!!
I pick it up today and trailered it over to the shop of the guy that will put the sound system in... it started right up, sounded fantastic, and I drove it on/off the trailer. I plan to get it back to Mario's the week after next for completion of those last few items... and then fun begins!!
Here are some pictures I took today after dropping her off:
HEY CAN I GET A TOWEL PLEASE?
Yep, rear seats are from an e24.Dana R wrote:Wow! That is fantastic. I love the seats. Are the rear seats from an e24? The engine install looks fabulous. I've seen this engine swap before, so I'm wondering why the clutch issue doesn't have an "already been there" solution?
I'm sure the clutch solution is at hand, just catches to low right now.
-Roy
Roy, That is just fabulous. I have been pretty bored with 02's for a while. I made various attempts to wring enough power out of an M10 and really did not like the s14 conversion in my last 02 (because of the vibration issue). Your is the first new approach to engineering an s14 solution that I have seen. Lots of problems solved with Mario's approach. That is great work. I love the view from rear. Looks mean as can be. Tim
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I think we can comfortably say that 95% of Roys S14 swap is custom or original. While some aspects may take cue's from previous swaps, almost all items have been improved/adjusted/revised for a better final outcome. The goal was not to simply stuff the S14 into the car and deal with the 'nuances' of the swap... It was to create a well articulated & refined combination of power (2.5L Schnitzer will do that!), looks (Heck, can you go wrong with Inka & Turbo appearance?!), and handling (for those moments you need to swerve around the bouncy ball in the parade route... ).
Roy's car is a 1 of 1 creation, for a number of reasons, and the final product definitely displays this well!
...and Roy, you know who to call if you ever are ready to sell this...
Cheers,
Chris
Roy's car is a 1 of 1 creation, for a number of reasons, and the final product definitely displays this well!
...and Roy, you know who to call if you ever are ready to sell this...
Cheers,
Chris
I think it is fair to say that the intellectual capital from many S14 swaps before this car well defined the problem areas that your Dad's team engineered the solutions for. The thoughtful definition of those problems represents a lot of work and sharing from many of the 2002 community who did the inital swaps on these cars. This is a brilliantly executed car and I mean no disrespect to the work or huge amts of money that it takes to pull something like this off, but it depended on lot's more than just cues from other builds. It certainly was not built in a vacumn. It is the most exciting 2002 I have seen in years and I can't wait to see it in person.ChristopherL wrote:I think we can comfortably say that 95% of Roys S14 swap is custom or original. While some aspects may take cue's from previous swaps, almost all items have been improved/adjusted/revised for a better final outcome. The goal was not to simply stuff the S14 into the car and deal with the 'nuances' of the swap... It was to create a well articulated & refined combination of power (2.5L Schnitzer will do that!), looks (Heck, can you go wrong with Inka & Turbo appearance?!), and handling (for those moments you need to swerve around the bouncy ball in the parade route... ).
Roy's car is a 1 of 1 creation, for a number of reasons, and the final product definitely displays this well!
...and Roy, you know who to call if you ever are ready to sell this...
Cheers,
Chris
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Thank you both for you well stated comments. This car is a testament to those that came before, i.e., resto-modded '02/S14, and the great work by the talented team at VSR. I will be proud to drive it, call it my own, and gladly recognize those that deserve the credit for helping me with my vision... and, most importantly, provided the creativity and execution that has lead to the final result.m-racer wrote:I think it is fair to say that the intellectual capital from many S14 swaps before this car well defined the problem areas that your Dad's team engineered the solutions for. The thoughtful definition of those problems represents a lot of work and sharing from many of the 2002 community who did the inital swaps on these cars. This is a brilliantly executed car and I mean no disrespect to the work or huge amts of money that it takes to pull something like this off, but it depended on lot's more than just cues from other builds. It certainly was not built in a vacumn. It is the most exciting 2002 I have seen in years and I can't wait to see it.ChristopherL wrote:I think we can comfortably say that 95% of Roys S14 swap is custom or original. While some aspects may take cue's from previous swaps, almost all items have been improved/adjusted/revised for a better final outcome. The goal was not to simply stuff the S14 into the car and deal with the 'nuances' of the swap... It was to create a well articulated & refined combination of power (2.5L Schnitzer will do that!), looks (Heck, can you go wrong with Inka & Turbo appearance?!), and handling (for those moments you need to swerve around the bouncy ball in the parade route... ).
Roy's car is a 1 of 1 creation, for a number of reasons, and the final product definitely displays this well!
...and Roy, you know who to call if you ever are ready to sell this...
Cheers,
Chris
-Roy