"MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig" (MR2_FTW)
09/12/2014 at 19:27 • Filed to: toyota, cressida, wagon, build
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"MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig" (MR2_FTW)
09/12/2014 at 19:27 • Filed to: toyota, cressida, wagon, build | 4
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8/17/14
I can get rear calipers for around $120 each from work. The guy I'm trying to buy functioning used ones from is selling for $80 for the pair. I'd much rather do that if he'd ever freaking message me back.
8/25/14
Calipers came in. First thing I checked was the bleeder valves. I soaked them in PB and hit them with some propane heat before I even attempted to remove them, and they still snapped like twigs.
I barely even put any force on it. So there goes $75. RockAuto doesn't carry both, and even if they did I'm not totally confident they'd be the right part. NAPA can't get them, and Advance remans are $130 each + core. I can get brand new ones for (if I remember right) $120 each. I'm beyond pissed right now.
EDIT:
I went at the calipers SUPER carefully and drilled out the bleeders and chased the threads with a tap. One looks fine, but the other looks like I may have nicked the bottom seat where the valve seals a little bit. I'm gonna grab some new valves and see if they will work. Fingers crossed.
8/28/14
Alright, big update, but no pictures at the moment - I was too busy to take any. The Supra axle is in. It bolted up (more or less) just fine. A few notes:
1. The top arm mounting points on the Supra axle are about 2.5 inches farther apart than on the stock MX72 axle. This puts the arms at a bit of a weird spread angle. Not a huge deal, but worth noting. They still bolt in ok.
2. Running AE86 brakes with Celica-Supra e-brake cables looks like it might be possible, but I don't have the proper brackets right now. I'm sure I could figure something out eventually, but right now I have no handbrake.
3. The god-awful clunking has been reduced by around 75%. The old diff had a crap ton of play, this one doesn't. However, there is still some clunking. This is probably due to the bolt sleeves in my urethane bushings starting to wallow out in the fore-aft direction, possibly allowing a little play. This is "easily" fixed with some adjustable heim arms from TechnoToyTuning, but those are quite expensive and will have to wait.
4. The gearing, while a little shorter, isn't smack-you-in-the-face noticeable, at least not in the 20 min I drove around near my house.
5. I did some figure 8's to help the diff break in, and this thing locks REALLY nicely. I can spin both wheels now (though the 5M still doesn't have enough power to really get it to slide much)! I can't wait to drive it in the rain. BWAHAHA
6. The brakes probably need to be bled again. The pedal feels super spongy.
7. Even for how stiff it is, the front still has enough roll to drag the mud flaps around turns. A front sway bar is needed.
All in all I'm pretty happy with it so far. It's been an exceedingly expensive project but I think it will make the car that much more awesome. Anyway, just because I can, here's the updated build sheet for the car
Engine
5M-GE 2.8L straight 6
Rabid Chimp ceramic-coated mandrel-bent intake
K&N cone filter
ARP head studs
All new gaskets/seals
EGR & AC delete
Volvo electric fan conversion
AE86 oil cooler w/Mocal t-stat sandwich plate
Drivetrain
W58 5-speed transmission from MA70 Supra w/new seals
AE86 clutch pedal
MA60 master cylinder
MA70 slave cylinder
Custom 1-piece driveshaft
Stainless clutch line
MA40 Celica-Supra rear axle w/new seals and bearings
Rebuilt MA60 Celica-Supra P-type LSD w/Weir Performance MaxGrip and solid pinion spacer kits
AE86 rear brakes
Suspension/Wheels
MA60 Celica-Supra P-Type wheels (14x7)
Front:
Shortened front strut housings
KYB AGX shock inserts (from SW20 MR2 rear)
T3 coilover conversion w/camber plates & RCA's
Energy Suspension poly control arm bushings
New Moog ball joints
Rear:
Custom 400lb/in springs
KYB AGX shocks (from Camaro)
Axle limit straps
T3 adjustable panhard rod
Homemade polyurethane 4-link bushings
Misc
MA60 Celica-Supra front seats
RA20 Celica "5-Speed" badge
Grip Royal Clay Knight steering wheel w/modified AE86 hub
8/30/14
I guess the mounting point for the panhard rod is slightly different between the two axles as well, as the axle was pulled way over to the right. I put it up on the lift and adjusted it back center (hooray for T3 adjustability!)
Also it looks like the panhard rod may now be slightly tapping the exhaust on hard bumps. Though it seems like it may be better now that the axle is centered.
In this (terrible) picture you can (kinda) see the weird angle the upper arms are at.
Also along with the clunking from the wearing urethane, the axle has some play in it that you can feel under accel/decel transitions where it wants to push the car one way or the other. Looks like I need to start saving for some T3 adjustable heim joint arms.
9/12/14
Upper (short) arm length bolt-to-bolt: 9 3/4"
Lower (longer) arm length bolt-to-bolt: 19"
All 4 bolts are the same dimensions
Bolt diameter: 13.9 mm
Bolt sleeve width: 49.6 mm
Bolt sleeve outer diameter: 19.9 mm
Bolt sleeve inner diameter: 14 mm
I'm emailing the specs to Gabe at Techno Toy Tuning as we speak, so we'll see if they have stuff on the shelf that will fit, or if they have to make it custom.
For Sweden
> MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig
09/12/2014 at 19:32 |
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You have a big shop.
Kanaric
> MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig
09/12/2014 at 19:45 |
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There was a time where building one of these cars up would have got you laughed at. Glad that time is over.
I like the Supra wheels you put on there. Starion wheels have a similar look and can fit more tire if you want it, idk if they match your offet and bolt pattern though looks like you are 4 lug.
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MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig
> Kanaric
09/12/2014 at 23:16 |
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I love Starion wheels. However this generation of Cressida is 4 lug. The later-generation Cressidas have 5 lug and look AWESOME with those wheels.
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MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig
> For Sweden
09/12/2014 at 23:16 |
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Yeah, the dealership has something like 35 lifts. Pretty massive.
Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig
09/14/2014 at 00:05 |
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HNNNNG