Cusco RS LSD

I've had a Cusco RS LSD in the garage but never got around to installing it. With the subframe and arms being changed it seemed a perfect opportunity to install it. Filling the diff is an interesting mission, I ended up getting a small hand pump to fill it as a tube through the fuel pump cover just wouldn't work!

The diff is currently set up as a 1.5 way with 80% lockup. I'll let you know how much of a learning curve it is compared to the stock torsen unit that I've been used to.

New sub-frames

While replacing the arms I decided to replace the front and rear sub frames with some new units which I painted light gold to match my wheels. 

It was one of the worst jobs I've had to endure! Its been pretty cold and dark but I'll get some better pics when the sun comes back in the spring!

Suspension arms update

Purchased a few new goodies for the FD!

First up were a set of Moonface Super lap front lower arms, these enable me to run low but still maintain the correct roll centre, essential for grip!

To compliment these I also got some Moonface Super Lap Tie rods which are angles to work with the front arms, goodbye bump steer!

Moving on to the rear I got an Ikeya Formula adjustable rear lower arm with trailing link, which like the front maintains the correct roll centre when lowering the car.

Finally I put Super Now Japan solid bushes in place of all the stock rubber bushes to really tighten the car up!





Saturday mapping

Saturday morning car tuning. 

I've been eagerly waiting to get the tune on my car adjusted since fitting the race swirl pot system. I was in luck as Jaydee had an opportunity between building engines, so grabbing his laptop - off we went. 

After a few successful runs we decided to try the water injection... but soon discovered the nozzle was blocked!! We couldn't finish the full power run, even so it felt quick and spooled up well... Stay tuned for part two!

Sorting some gremlins

After finding a few electrical gremlins and buying a flat WITH GARAGE (essential lol), I've finally got the car ready for a remap with Jaydee, looking forward to finally putting some boost through the car after a time tucked away!

Swirl pot

After suffering from fuel cut during a run at Brands Hatch, I decided it was finally the time to upgrade from the in-tank Bosch 044 to a Swirl pot setup. 

Using a 2L swirl pot, Sard 280lph lift pump and two Bosch 044 feed pumps, I should have enough fuel for the most demanding high G corners! Although they are a bit noisy, I'll be making a cover for them next...