Nausicaa - Project Update - Images from P&L Motorsports (9th Set)

 Another set of images and video from P&L Motorsports. We have two videos of engine testing.

Cagalli Yula, Gilly's Auto, Krown Rust Proofing

Third year taking Cagalli Yula (2014 Subaru BRZ Limited) to Gilly's Auto in Grantham, NH for her annual Krown treatment. As usual had a nice conversation with Josh and Heather while the car was being sprayed.

Between this and the last visit we have got winter tires and new wheels and summer tires. Josh lets me take a look underneath and thoroughly examine the under side.

Cagalli Yula - Wheels Installed

We got the wheels, tires, TPMS sensors, center caps, and new lug nuts installed on 04/26/2020 and have been driving on them since. Post about order here and delivery of wheels and parts here.

List of parts:
Wheels: Gram Lights (RAYS Wheels) 57DR 17"x9" 5x100 with 38mm offset
Lug Nuts: McGard SplineDrive Tuner 5 Lug Install Kit w/ Locks & Tool (Cone) M12x1.25
Hub Centric Rings: Project KICS 2 Piece Hub Centric Ring Set 65mm Bore with 56.1mm Thickness
TPMS Sensors: DENSO Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensor
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 245/40ZR17

Nausicaa - Project Update - Images from P&L Motorsports (8th Set)

Another set of images and video from P&L Motorsports. This is in relation to the install of the K-Tuned 04-08 TSX/TL / 03-07 Accord Billet Shifter Box and Shifter Extender previously ordered.

The standard shifter length is a bit short and not as close to the steering wheel as we would like it to be. Therefore something longer is needed.

Nausicaa - Project Update - Parts Ordered

Another round of orders.

Car iD:

Planted Technology Driver Side Seat Bracket
Part no.: SB235DR
Price:   $140.00

Auto Racing - Tools and Equipment

For 2020 we were hoping to get in a number of autocross and HPDE events. Unfortunately, with COVID-19 the season's racing schedule became more or less non-existent.

We got a tire pyrometer so that we can take measurements of tire temperature at a track. This helps with determining the correct pressure to run the tire at. We got the AccuTech Deluxe Digital Pyrometer from Longacre Racing Products.

Nausicaa - Project Update - Images from P&L Motorsports (7th Set)

More images and a video from P&L Motorsports. In this update we get to see the WedsSport (Weds Wheels) TC-105X17"x8" 5x114 with 32mm offset mounted over the big brake kit ordered from Fastbrakes.

First, the video of the engine start up. (Warning, no real exhaust or intake pipe on it, so it is loud.)

Then we have images of the big brake kit installed.

Nausicaa - Project Update - Parts Ordered

We are hopefully starting to get close to being done ordering parts for this project. Since switching primary contacts at P&L Motorsports regarding this project we have had a much better experience in terms of communication.

K Series Parts:

K-tuned K24/K20Z3 Upper Coolant Housing w/ Standard 1.25" Hose Fitting
Part no.: KUW-24T-HE
Price:   $116.99

Nausicaa - Project Update - Images from P&L Motorsports (6th Set)

P&L Motorsports sent us some images today. These are images in preparation for the paint shop. We are currently in the process of getting quotes for the engine bay, interior, and a primer coat on the exterior. We have also been looking at quotes for the future wrapping of the exterior with a self-healing vinyl wrap.
A little ways back we ordered our WedsSport (Weds Wheels) TC-105X17"x8" 5x114 with 32mm offset and this is the first time we have seen them mounted.

The car is a bit on the dirty side. Also not sure I ever noticed the roll cage cross brace going across the moon roof opening until now.

Nausicaa - Project Update (Radiator) - Images from P&L Motorsports (5th Set)

In my last two posts I have been venting some frustration (see here and here). My frustration really stems from breakdowns in communication. P&L Motorsports did get back to me regarding the radiator, though left some of my questions unanswered (it just took an email, phone call, and second email and ~36-48 hours) to get a response.
At one point I am planning to write a longer post just about the various vendor experiences I have had throughout this project.

We will start with a few of the following:
A) I ordered this Mishimoto radiator before I knew which intake manifold we would be using. This is on me, so incompatibility was potentially there.
B) The new Koyorad Racing radiator was ordered, and unfortunately I was not consulted on this.