Ive Been TOLD I need a build thread. ABF+Haldex+SEM

[veedubman91]

look forward to seeing more updates

[CorradoMan1]

can we has more updates?

[dub tek]

I pressed in X4 NEW wheel bearings this week
Nothing pic worthy

Todays plan:
I have yard work to do for a bit this AM
Then the FT strut towers/strut mounts get out
in prep for the camber plates that will b welded in
Ill have some pics of that process

I might even get the "A" pillar and halo hoops on the cage fully welded in this weekend

[Fusor2]

for a local guy... i work in Canton and use the 1/4 turn Swagelok valves and tubing benders on a daily basis.... The best quality components in the industry. They also have an awesome line of compression fittings you might wanna check out ... project looks good

[Vegeta Gti]

gaahh... i need to do a rear disc conversion, but hard to find new.

pics of cage process or your offically homo...homo....

[dub tek]

gaahh... i need to do a rear disc conversion, but hard to find new.

225Audi TT rear Pads + Rotors for me

pics of cage process or your offically homo...homo....

LOL

[fatdubs fatman]

this thread needs an update!

[dub tek]

this thread needs an update!

OK
Ive been making engine parts
Its rather slow





Remote Oil Filter/Cooler/PCV take off flange
ABA engines

[dub tek]

Removed the Original builds FK coil overs
Also removed the EARLY strut mounts with new porsche bearings and such in them
PLUS a little mod of my own... An ALU. ring that replaces the hard plastic
FS as a COMPLETE setup.... Coils AND MOUNTS with poly inserts and such....... pm me offers



Got a few other goodies back in the mail....
My comp. controller now has adjustable bias




Made a bit of progress on the center tunnel


Been welding the rear like crazy
I feel as tho Ill NEVER be finished





Ill be back with pic updates as I take/host them
-Jeff

[Vegeta Gti]

Sweet

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[richardbachman]

Top notch, thanks.

[dub tek]

I has updates for this here thread

Front half of floor pan is FULLY welded
Rear end is now fully welded
Rear floor panels havelayout lines for some plasma cutting

I should have the rear floor FULLY welded this weekend
Pics as I have time

[littleyan92]

update??

[20vRocc]

looking good

[Sputterputz]

[hinshu]

how's the build coming?

[Bwayne]

watching!

[dub tek]

Silly Phone Pics is all I have at the moment
I swear Ill get the Cannon/Macro going......

I have been getting parts in the mail like crazy
There was a back order that was holding the process and thats sorted
FINALLY making headway again


This entire process is going to come down to 3 custom axles
Who isnt going to RAPE my wallet???

[fatdubs fatman]

Damn, raping of the wallet is no good! Progress looks good, taking your time and doing it right the first time. Its come along way since last year! I cant wait to see this thing on the road!

[Nashty Rabbit]

Who isnt going to RAPE my wallet???

you get what you pay for.... and based on the parts you got, ouch....

love'n it...

take care,
nash

[deathhare.]

Silly Phone Pics is all I have at the moment
I swear Ill get the Cannon/Macro going......

I have been getting parts in the mail like crazy
There was a back order that was holding the process and thats sorted
FINALLY making headway again


This entire process is going to come down to 3 custom axles
Who isnt going to RAPE my wallet???

If you just get the axles and no joints, The Drive Shaft Shop isnt incredibly bad. I forget what they quoted me once for an axle and it wasnt that expensive.
Of course it depends on how hardcore you want the thing to be.
Otherwise you could make them yourself like quite a few people on here have done. Make as in shorten some. Not sure if you need shortened or lengthened though.

[dub tek]

Nash.... What did you do for the 4 drive shafts?
I saw the pic of the center and its shortening

If you just get the axles and no joints, The Drive Shaft Shop isnt incredibly bad.

Waiting on return email

Of course it depends on how hardcore you want the thing to be.

Functional and balanced and such
Using OE joints on modified/replacement centers shafts (for now)

Otherwise you could make them yourself like quite a few people on here have done. Not sure if you need shortened or lengthened though.

Im NOT a fan of the make a shaft stuff that I have seen here on vortex
(im NO vortex pro so I may be missing some good links!)

I need to shorten X3 Factory shafts Varying lengths
The centers sections are tubes NOT solid like rabbit stuffs



PS... Cannon's battery = charged

[-RalleyTuned-]

Why not just have the stock ones shortened and balanced? Seems like that wouldn't be terribly expensive...Debating the same thing for my syncro when i do the Haldex upgrade eventually

[d-bot]

Why shorten all three when you can just section one to take the extra out of (or get made from scratch)? Seems like the best way to keep two stock and one modified. Unless you have a good reason to do so it's just more work than necessary IMO. Every single syncro/haldex swap that I have seen that needed the prop shaft modded was only done to one of the shafts.

side note: Any place that will make you one will still start with a tube and still weld on the end pieces from the factory tube for the prop shaft. This is not much different than what I have seen.

[Nashty Rabbit]

Nash.... What did you do for the 4 drive shafts?
I saw the pic of the center and its shortening

jeff,

in the pic you saw, it was just a mock up.... the shaft was shortened about 4"s

but the plan is to have the Drive Shaft Shop make it using 4340 chromoly and should be good to 1000 hp.

if you are interested in one, maybe we can get them to give us a buy 1 and 2 beverages at regular cost and get the second shaft free.... then we'd split the cost and we'd both get double wallet raped...

take care,
nash

[dub tek]

Why not just have the stock ones shortened and balanced? Seems like that wouldn't be terribly expensive...Debating the same thing for my syncro when i do the Haldex upgrade eventually

This is the current plan of attack
Shorten 3 of the 4 WHEEL Drive shafts

Every single syncro/haldex swap that I have seen that needed the prop shaft modded was only done to one of the shafts.

Matt > Only the rear half of the center shaft is getting the knife
The front half and carrier will remain as is....

jeff,

in the pic you saw, it was just a mock up.... the shaft was shortened about 4"s

but the plan is to have the Drive Shaft Shop make it using 4340 chromoly and should be good to 1000 hp.

if you are interested in one, maybe we can get them to give us a buy 1 and 2 beverages at regular cost and get the second shaft free.... then we'd split the cost and we'd both get double wallet raped...

take care,
nash

I understand the "mocking"
I removed about 3.5" of the center my self
4340 =
As for a "group" buy we just might be able to pull something off

[Vegeta Gti]

i thought people forgot about 4340!!

anyway..lookin better and better..i may be consulting you shortly as i am in need of awd...


but first..you..hawaii..we drink beers..do it.

[2mAn]

As for a "group" buy we just might be able to pull something off

there may be a 3rd person interested in this group, me. lmk the details once you guys do.

[dub tek]

there may be a 3rd person interested in this group, me. lmk the details once you guys do.

Ive been shopping local options
We have a TON of industrial/manufacturing around
just need to connect with the right spot

[zcxerxes]

Ive been shopping local options
We have a TON of industrial/manufacturing around
just need to connect with the right spot

i've heard good things about henderson industries inc. in westlake.

[dub tek]

some heim parts

[4cedboost]

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[BROsiah]

Ive Been TOLD your a$$ needs to post some more pictures