ABA Fox build

[j-boogie253]

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...20Cable%20Part
this guy. got one coming on thursday myself. swear i got one before but not sure where it went.

That's the crappy foam one that will deteriorate over time

THIS ONE is better quality

[ChevyAndVW]

perfect beause i dont know how long the zip tie will hold hah.. it happened at night on the Mass Pike, in rush hour; the pedal went to the floor... luckly i had 1 random zip tie in my car to make it home... and drive around. i was thinking of making a better design thats stiffer for like .001% faster throttle responce with like a clip on the end or somthing.

[j-boogie253]

That "plastic" one I posted is much stiffer than the foam one and should work great. I got one installed on my Fox. I had to squeeze it in with channel locks it was so stiff

[ChevyAndVW]

perfect ill order that 1. the piece is cheap and small but $8 for shipping?

maybe theres some other stuff i can order

took my fox for a long ride on back rds. drove great. just trying to keep only 1/3 throttle is hard. but i gotta break in the clutch correctly

[ChevyAndVW]

just ordered the bushing and some other small idems. like striker pins. shipping stayed the same so i feel better about it hah

[ChevyAndVW]

started cutting and welding the Corrado seats to fit the fox WHAT A PAIN!!




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[simon_C]

started cutting and welding the Corrado seats to fit the fox WHAT A PAIN!!

hey i recognize that vice clamp! we made those in my welding class here.

You just need to narrow the mounting legs an inch or so to fit the fox right?

[doppelfaust]

Wow, those are rusty!

[ChevyAndVW]

you need to cut like 3/8 on both sides.. i can double check tomorrow or next day when i have time to finish the other seat... you also need to cut some of the sheet metal part on the outside of the seat... and i cut off the lap belt part since i wont be using it. its very hard to weld were u need to weld after it is cut. i also cut to seat part clip part and lowered it. i guess i could start a how to thread but maybe its already posted? not really worth the time to do this but i love the look and comfort of the G60 seats.


and yes very rusty... the seats where actually sitting outside...i got them this way... but for free!! and the vinyl and cloth part cleaned up perfectly!. so im just going to clean up the rust after everything is finished

[ChevyAndVW]

good place for a much needed fire extinguisher. just in case...





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[FoxSt]

good place for a much needed fire extinguisher. just in case...

Top #1 mod everyone should be doing.

[blkparati]

you need to cut like 3/8 on both sides.. i can double check tomorrow or next day when i have time to finish the other seat... you also need to cut some of the sheet metal part on the outside of the seat... and i cut off the lap belt part since i wont be using it. its very hard to weld were u need to weld after it is cut. i also cut to seat part clip part and lowered it. i guess i could start a how to thread but maybe its already posted? not really worth the time to do this but i love the look and comfort of the G60 seats.


and yes very rusty... the seats where actually sitting outside...i got them this way... but for free!! and the vinyl and cloth part cleaned up perfectly!. so im just going to clean up the rust after everything is finished

Why are you cutting and welding?It took me all of 15 minutes with 4 whacks of a BFH to fit them in my wagon.

[ChevyAndVW]

Why are you cutting and welding?It took me all of 15 minutes with 4 whacks of a BFH to fit them in my wagon.

how do the seat slide? does the seat still adjust? it seemed like wayyy too much bending. idk. welding isnt so bad. any chance i get to weld i do. its fun lol

[blkparati]

how do the seat slide? does the seat still adjust? it seemed like wayyy too much bending. idk. welding isnt so bad. any chance i get to weld i do. its fun lol

Everything worked as they should.Not much bending at all really.

[ChevyAndVW]

1 seat is done. im kind of slacking. and have other things and projects going on. but i might just try bending the second seat... theres not much to weld to.

also. picking up another 4speed tranny and putting the final drive out of a 5 speed. should work wonders. but i need to finish getting injectors, chip, intercooler piping, and tires (not sure what tires to get) etc

also i found out Delorean rims are 4x100! the rears are 15s and wide. so a stretch with these would be nice.. down the rd, not my 1st priority tho.

[simon_C]

you can get NOS delorean rear wheels for 270 each here
http://www.delorean-parts.com/Mercha...egory_Code=650

i would think the offset would be terrible though.

[ChevyAndVW]

thats were id order them from. i still have more things i gotta purchase 1st. power>looks heh idk about the offset but im keeping my options open. i want some sort of stock, light, rare, direct bolt on rims. right now i have BBS RA's and Corrado Sebring's. i like the sebrings myself but everyone i talk to like how the bbs looks on the fox. im looking for some new tires. somthng very grippy of course

[novws]

I like the Sebrings a lot myself. And I think they look great on Foxes.

Post some pics of the seats once they're installed.

[ChevyAndVW]

decided to go with Trans Am GTA rims with adaptors and doing a stretch. =D


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[ChevyAndVW]

new stance =D


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[ChevyAndVW]

new stance. backs after tires and tires but winter mode in the back and burnout tires in front


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[ODEL]

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[vwturbofox]

new stance. backs after tires and tires but winter mode in the back and burnout tires in front


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hey i used to have my fox in that same stance looks good and looks bada$$
old look
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new look
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[ChevyAndVW]

some body work done. had to get it back from the body shop to cruise to Staggered. then back in the body shop Monday....



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[ChevyAndVW]

installed Corrado seats.. finally.. much better. makes me miss my Corrado tho =/


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[ChevyAndVW]

need to lower the back..




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[ChevyAndVW]

10.1 brakes coming sooooooooon! just in time for H2O and hopfuly turbo.

[Hurt]

Thinking of doing one of these, but I don't want a hole in my hood. Anyone use a SRI or a different intake manifold to clear the hood?

[ziddey]

Thinking of doing one of these, but I don't want a hole in my hood. Anyone use a SRI or a different intake manifold to clear the hood?

Are you fixed on running the ABA crossflow head? You could use a Fox2 or other big valve counterflow head. It's still a competitive head compared to the ABA, especially if you're considering a little port work.

I am imagining that even with bmw e30 motor mounts, it'd still be too tall.

A SRI or similar would definitely help with the hood clearance issues. But with the radiator, alternator, and clutch cable right there, you will probably still have tough fitment issues.

[Hurt]

Are you fixed on running the ABA crossflow head? You could use a Fox2 or other big valve counterflow head. It's still a competitive head compared to the ABA, especially if you're considering a little port work.

I am imagining that even with bmw e30 motor mounts, it'd still be too tall.

A SRI or similar would definitely help with the hood clearance issues. But with the radiator, alternator, and clutch cable right there, you will probably still have tough fitment issues.

No, but I prefer the ABA 8v head or a 8v hydraulic lifter head.

[ziddey]

All Fox heads are hydraulic

[Hurt]

All Fox heads are hydraulic

I've never worked on a Fox before. Does the ABA block bolt up to the Fox head/trans?

[doppelfaust]

I've never worked on a Fox before. Does the ABA block bolt up to the Fox head/trans?

Yep, you'll need a 2.0 16v head gasket to put the counterflow head on but it bolts right to the transmission

[efritsch]

Why do you need a 16v headgasket to bolt put a counter flow head on an ABA block?

[ziddey]

It's been a while and I'm hazy on it too. I seem to recall 16v or 3a headgasket, because of the coolant passages.

I do remember also reading that all ABA HGs are MLS, and it'd be way cheaper than getting an MLS 16V, so ?!?! However, I can say that the ABA I pulled did not have a MLS HG on it.

I got most of my parts years before I put my ABA together, but I believe I found a 16V HG. I had to cut off the hole for the locating pin, because it was too small compared to the one on the ABA.