The Driftworks S15 2JZGTE - Page 16 - Drifting forum

kam · 02-07-2008, 21:19

Ah ok, missed that

Jimthejunior · 02-07-2008, 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by kam

Alignment is such a massive part of car setup, how come you haven't had it done properly?

Define properly?

**Phil** · 04-07-2008, 09:56

Yeah there's not much wrong with a tape measure, as I've proven plenty of times by making my adjustments, then going on a full alignment rig and pulling the car straight off as it was spot on

.

Silverfang · 04-07-2008, 22:23

You can do alignment witn 4 axle stands, 2 poles, 2 bits of string and a ruler

Strange as it may sound but 90% of all race teams do it since it's more acurate than any laser alignment system....

kam · 04-07-2008, 23:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silverfang

You can do alignment witn 4 axle stands, 2 poles, 2 bits of string and a ruler

Strange as it may sound but 90% of all race teams do it since it's more acurate than any laser alignment system....

What do you need the stands for?
Any guides on how to do this?

(sorry for the hijack)

howler · 04-07-2008, 23:30

there was one posted recently in technical

You basicall put the stands at each corner of the car and get the string a set distance from the wheel and then take your measurements from there

kam · 04-07-2008, 23:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by howler

there was one posted recently in technical

You basicall put the stands at each corner of the car and get the string a set distance from the wheel and then take your measurements from there

Swift search has revealed all. Thank you!

mr2 · 05-07-2008, 22:12

Just out of interest phil where did you buy your fuel cell??

Thanks

**Phil** · 10-07-2008, 22:54

Looks like it's going to be a close one to get to Round 4 EDC on Saturday again. The testing on Wednesday went well, but the last run blew the front crank seal. Throwing most of the contents of oil out the front of the engine (really sorry lex

).
When I installed it, I didn't realise it was supposed to be flush with the outer edge of the oil pump, and pushed it in until it stopped, as you would imagine is the correct thing to do.
The theory is that this extra couple of mm of insertion blocked a small pressure relief oil drain hole that returns to the sump, and the pressure had nowhere to go.
There was no way to pull the seal back without damaging it, so I'm currently relying on picking up a new seal from Toyota tomorrow morning and putting the car back together in time.

I am REALLY happy with the car other than that. After another load of alignment changes and modifications to get the front wheels to stop hitting stuff on lock, the car now feels alot less hectic to drive even in torrential rain... I am really looking forward to the competition on Saturday and Sunday if the car goes back together okay

caged · 10-07-2008, 23:00

good luck with getting it ready for the weekend phil

RichyBoy · 11-07-2008, 08:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil

Looks like it's going to be a close one to get to Round 4 EDC on Saturday again. The testing on Wednesday went well, but the last run blew the front crank seal. Throwing most of the contents of oil out the front of the engine (really sorry lex

).
When I installed it, I didn't realise it was supposed to be flush with the outer edge of the oil pump, and pushed it in until it stopped, as you would imagine is the correct thing to do.
The theory is that this extra couple of mm of insertion blocked a small pressure relief oil drain hole that returns to the sump, and the pressure had nowhere to go.
There was no way to pull the seal back without damaging it, so I'm currently relying on picking up a new seal from Toyota tomorrow morning and putting the car back together in time.

I am REALLY happy with the car other than that. After another load of alignment changes and modifications to get the front wheels to stop hitting stuff on lock, the car now feels alot less hectic to drive even in torrential rain... I am really looking forward to the competition on Saturday and Sunday if the car goes back together okay

Sorry to hear that Phil.

In my experiance you usually have to actually tap the oil seal home. Which is a horrible job I usually do with my fingers crossed and eyes closed.

Often a very large socket is the best thing to use as a drift. (drift geddit?!).

Good luck.

Chris_200SX · 11-07-2008, 08:53

good luck phil. hope you get it done in time, but i suppose the amount of times you have stripped this engine you should do it record time

**Phil** · 11-07-2008, 14:21

Okay it's back together and running without pissing oil everywhere

. I guess I won't know if it's actually solved the problem until it gets driven properly tomorrow, but fingers crossed eh

envious_2007 · 20-08-2008, 11:12

This has to be the best S15 ever!!!

(I no its been like this for a while but had to comment!)

Aripug · 23-08-2008, 18:52

Wow!!!!

While i'm looking the image of this GREAT project my face is something like this:

I'm really shocked

You're great!!!!
You have all my respect for this car...really impressive

RULEZ

Ciao from Italy

Arian

SVTuner · 28-08-2008, 11:22

i just got my claws on a copy of redline (released 1 week later here in belgium )
i was lucky the only one my newsagent recived is mine
ive just read the feature about the car and my jaw is still in the basement from dropping!
the spec box is 2 page long (fully read it, bear in mind im 14) and unbeliveable !
your car is one everyone will remember after seeing !

it's,...it's,.. a scaledown version of GOD !!!

(BTW stavros a roof spoiler to keep the interior cool????)

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02-07-2008, 21:19	#301 (permalink)
kam dorifto kingu! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: a big lake Posts: 763	Ah ok, missed that

04-07-2008, 09:56	#303 (permalink)
Phil 7JZGTE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Birmingham Posts: 7,378	Yeah there's not much wrong with a tape measure, as I've proven plenty of times by making my adjustments, then going on a full alignment rig and pulling the car straight off as it was spot on .

04-07-2008, 22:23	#304 (permalink)
Silverfang No longer K1 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UH's workshop / Milton Keynes Posts: 926	You can do alignment witn 4 axle stands, 2 poles, 2 bits of string and a ruler Strange as it may sound but 90% of all race teams do it since it's more acurate than any laser alignment system....

04-07-2008, 23:30	#306 (permalink)
howler dorifto kingu! Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 848	there was one posted recently in technical You basicall put the stands at each corner of the car and get the string a set distance from the wheel and then take your measurements from there

05-07-2008, 22:12	#308 (permalink)
mr2 dorifto kingu! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rainham,Essex Posts: 560	Just out of interest phil where did you buy your fuel cell?? Thanks

10-07-2008, 22:54	#309 (permalink)
Phil 7JZGTE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Birmingham Posts: 7,378	Looks like it's going to be a close one to get to Round 4 EDC on Saturday again. The testing on Wednesday went well, but the last run blew the front crank seal. Throwing most of the contents of oil out the front of the engine (really sorry lex ). When I installed it, I didn't realise it was supposed to be flush with the outer edge of the oil pump, and pushed it in until it stopped, as you would imagine is the correct thing to do. The theory is that this extra couple of mm of insertion blocked a small pressure relief oil drain hole that returns to the sump, and the pressure had nowhere to go. There was no way to pull the seal back without damaging it, so I'm currently relying on picking up a new seal from Toyota tomorrow morning and putting the car back together in time. I am REALLY happy with the car other than that. After another load of alignment changes and modifications to get the front wheels to stop hitting stuff on lock, the car now feels alot less hectic to drive even in torrential rain... I am really looking forward to the competition on Saturday and Sunday if the car goes back together okay

10-07-2008, 23:00	#310 (permalink)
caged Drift Gibbon Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: banbury, UK Posts: 1,309	good luck with getting it ready for the weekend phil

11-07-2008, 08:53	#312 (permalink)
Chris_200SX -NightWalkers- Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: S.Wales Posts: 1,236	good luck phil. hope you get it done in time, but i suppose the amount of times you have stripped this engine you should do it record time

11-07-2008, 14:21	#313 (permalink)
Phil 7JZGTE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Birmingham Posts: 7,378	Okay it's back together and running without pissing oil everywhere . I guess I won't know if it's actually solved the problem until it gets driven properly tomorrow, but fingers crossed eh

20-08-2008, 11:12	#314 (permalink)
envious_2007 gripper Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 10	This has to be the best S15 ever!!! (I no its been like this for a while but had to comment!)

23-08-2008, 18:52	#315 (permalink)
Aripug gripper Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 8	Wow!!!! While i'm looking the image of this GREAT project my face is something like this: I'm really shocked You're great!!!! You have all my respect for this car...really impressive RULEZ Ciao from Italy Arian

28-08-2008, 11:22	#316 (permalink)
SVTuner gripper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jeuk, belgium Posts: 19	i just got my claws on a copy of redline (released 1 week later here in belgium ) i was lucky the only one my newsagent recived is mine ive just read the feature about the car and my jaw is still in the basement from dropping! the spec box is 2 page long (fully read it, bear in mind im 14) and unbeliveable ! your car is one everyone will remember after seeing ! it's,...it's,.. a scaledown version of GOD !!! (BTW stavros a roof spoiler to keep the interior cool????)