Project Capri (The Second)

similarnames · December 2, 2013

Dear Experts,

Without hijacking Hoonigan's thread, i thought of attaching sum pics front brake and suspension upgrade of Capri Mk1

The project is going incredibly slow these days.

Here are the specs..and the pics..

Suspension..

1. Tein (used) coilover conversion kit

2. OEM strut

3. OEM Hub (redrilled to fit 5 stud wheel)

4. SKF thrust bearings

5. Cast aluminum and Heavy duty GI pipe

6. Gabriel Shocks

Brakes

(I have seen this done by a some guy in UK on his capri)

1. Toyota hilux 4 pot calipers

2. Toyota Crown Vented Disks

3. Brackets

Next Job: Plasti Dipping, Zink coating..

I will update the progress..

Edited December 2, 2013 by similarnames

Komisiripala · December 2, 2013

Yes yes yes!! More updates please!! Did your engine arrive?

Hoonigan · December 2, 2013

Awesome! Are you doing all four and converting from the leaf springs at the back?

I can pick some pointers from you cos I have to do the five stud thing myself and of course I haven't even begun to think of suspension.

BTW, a pic of the full car would be nice

Komisiripala · December 2, 2013

Ado ow hung even I need some pointers on this whole tein conversion thing

similarnames · December 2, 2013

the engine did not arrive yet.. the dealer had not shipped it on the scheduled date. I am getting the engine sown through a panchikawatte guy, so typically, have to bear with all the BS that he was sellin. now i think he shipped it a week ago.

about the 5 stud thing. i drew a pentagon of 114.3mm in autocad. got it laser-cut on a plastic sheet. It made easy for the lathe guy make the holes. A workshop with a manual milling machine can do the job.. BTW i can give you the plastic mould if u want..

As i ve spent all my money on the engine, no plans to do rear coil spring conversion until i drop the engine in.

And i see you guys (komi n hoonigan) doing awsome on your projects

Komisiripala · December 2, 2013

Bro really need to meet up and talk about the suspension. PM me when you're free

Supra_Natural · December 3, 2013

On 12/2/2013 at 5:27 PM, similarnames said:
the engine did not arrive yet.. the dealer had not shipped it on the scheduled date. I am getting the engine sown through a panchikawatte guy, so typically, have to bear with all the BS that he was sellin. now i think he shipped it a week ago.
about the 5 stud thing. i drew a pentagon of 114.3mm in autocad. got it laser-cut on a plastic sheet. It made easy for the lathe guy make the holes. A workshop with a manual milling machine can do the job.. BTW i can give you the plastic mould if u want..

As i ve spent all my money on the engine, no plans to do rear coil spring conversion until i drop the engine in.

And i see you guys (komi n hoonigan) doing awsome on your projects

Dude you really must open up a build thread!

similarnames · December 3, 2013

Hoonigan, (thought of PMing you, but posting here as others might be interested)

when i plotted the actual dimensions of Capri's hub on A-CAD, it seemed impossible to find space to drill 5 studs on a 4 stud hub

(I am not that A-CAD literate, but there a genius who helps me do these things)

the ford PCD is 108mmx4 and the BBS wheels had 114.3mmx5,

there was an overlapping of the holes, but i dint worry filling the existing holes as,

( If you try to fill the holes with High Carbon iron and try to re-drill, you may fail as the iron gets tough after welding)

The TRICK is to new make the new holes first and weld later,

See the attached CAD drawings, take a printout, but there a high change that you can go millimetrically (Clerkson, Year Unkown) wrong when you paste the paper on the hub. So i will give you the plastic mould. Give me sum time to check with the garage guy (i left those at the garage weeks ago)

@ Hoonigan- Check your email, i have sent you the CAD drawings of the hub marker,

@ Komi i will contact you.

Edited December 3, 2013 by similarnames

Hoonigan · December 3, 2013

Thanks for the email mate. Much appreciated. As I mentioned, my wheels have a different pcd to your BBS set. But I can use your ground work for sure.

And dude, getting an engine down is harder than I thought myself. Count your prayers that you have yours is inbound.

And +1 on Supra, make it a full build thread. The engine you have coming in will make an awesome build.

Kavvz · December 3, 2013

On 12/2/2013 at 5:27 PM, similarnames said:
the engine did not arrive yet.. the dealer had not shipped it on the scheduled date. I am getting the engine sown through a panchikawatte guy, so typically, have to bear with all the BS that he was sellin. now i think he shipped it a week ago.
about the 5 stud thing. i drew a pentagon of 114.3mm in autocad. got it laser-cut on a plastic sheet. It made easy for the lathe guy make the holes. A workshop with a manual milling machine can do the job.. BTW i can give you the plastic mould if u want..

As i ve spent all my money on the engine, no plans to do rear coil spring conversion until i drop the engine in.

And i see you guys (komi n hoonigan) doing awsome on your projects

Bravo! Its refreshing to see that you've prioritized the mechanicals and maintenance.

All too often its the other way round where all the modifications are cosmetic and the car ends up with shit ebay lights or a hideous spoiler before even basic things like brakes or fluid changes are done.

Edited December 3, 2013 by Kavvz

Hoonigan · December 4, 2013

On 12/3/2013 at 4:52 PM, Kavvz said:
Bravo! Its refreshing to see that you've prioritized the mechanicals and maintenance.
All too often its the other way round where all the modifications are cosmetic and the car ends up with shit ebay lights or a hideous spoiler before even basic things like brakes or fluid changes are done.

oh that's not half the story. Rumor has it that similarnames has one hell of a motor incoming

similarnames · December 4, 2013

Thanks guys.. your comments help me justify the costs of the project..

Edited December 6, 2013 by similarnames

Hoonigan · December 4, 2013

You spelled "investment" wrong.

similarnames · December 28, 2013

Got some pics from the Mechanic

Edited December 28, 2013 by similarnames

similarnames · December 28, 2013

Got some pics MMSed by the mechanic,

The rear disk conversion is almost complete,

Brake piping yet to be done,

These are 121Luxel Brakes if i correctly remember,

Its not much..yeah.. its not much

Edited December 28, 2013 by similarnames

Komisiripala · December 28, 2013

Still it's something. And a lot more stopping power than the car had!! Dude I can't wait to see your engine in place!!

similarnames · December 28, 2013

On 12/28/2013 at 11:35 AM, Komisiripala said:
Still it's something. And a lot more stopping power than the car had!! Dude I can't wait to see your engine in place!!

Thanks man,

Encouraging words indeed..

Hoonigan · December 29, 2013

Like Komi said, it's a quite something. And it's a feat to get the hub modded to 5 stud and the brakes converted. You're gonna need that that stopping power with that motor. What's the latest on the motor BTW? Did you get it out of the port?

Are you keeping the car white? The CF bumpers will contrast beautifully against the white. Personally, white was and still is my first choice. That was what the good doctor wanted for the 510 as well. And for the same reasons as his, I had to give in.

similarnames · December 29, 2013

Bro,

Yes, i am going to repaint the car in white. There's no other choice for me either. And I ve not cleared the motor yet. Actually, a guy from Panthikawatte does that for me. Can't wait to see what has arrived (bit nervous too)..

Edited December 29, 2013 by similarnames

Hoonigan · December 29, 2013

On 12/29/2013 at 8:18 AM, similarnames said:
Bro,
Yes, i am going to repaint the car in white. There's no other choice for me either. And I ve not cleared the motor yet. Actually, a guy from Panthikawatte does that for me. Can't wait to see what has arrived (bit nervous too)..

Tell me about it! Mine's ETA end of January. Getting an importer to clear it is the best option because of the licenses required. And I'd avoid dealing with customs any day.

White is a timeless shade and suits the car. I haven't seen a white MK1 in SL either.

Supra_Natural · December 30, 2013

Topic title edited similarnames... if you want it to be different let me know.

Cheers, and PLEASE update regularly ok?

similarnames · December 30, 2013

Thanks Supra.. I will update every tiny bit from here.

Hoonigan · December 30, 2013

That's the spirit! I'm sure there will be lots to learn from your build mate, as your advice so far behind the scene helped me a lot.

speaking of which, contacted USS fiberglass thanks to you...turns out their price is chepaer than most ebay vendors I have found. And they gave the contact to a professional who will be able to do the job as well.

PS

Do you happen to have any photos of your car before you decided to beef it up? would be a great start, along with a list of mods you have done and intend to do...more photos the better

Komisiripala · December 30, 2013

Hooray!!! *-popcorn, soda, recliner-*

Davy · December 30, 2013

similarnames, damn that dash (saw it on the other thred) is just jawdropping already! WoW! Looks like you have a long way to go until it's complete! Best of luck with the project!