LS1 FD swap? - Page 7

brent_strong · 09-06-2007, 12:28 PM

Stern wheels, 17x7.5 front 17x9 rear. They're a true 3 piece and a relatively old and super rare wheel (in the US, might be common in Japan). Apparently they were made alongside Volks and Works back in the day. Now Stern wheels are ricer crap though.

Supersonic · 09-06-2007, 03:53 PM

Never heard of them, but they look good. really suit the car

brent_strong · 09-06-2007, 07:03 PM

Thanks! The look has really grown on me.

I don't think there are many other sets in the US. I'd be willing to be this is the only set you'll see on an FD in the US, maybe in the world...

SteveO · 09-09-2007, 10:09 PM

Very nice, the rims have the oldschool look. Sort of like centerline when they used to be the best rims in the world.

brent_strong · 01-08-2008, 01:20 AM

It's been forever and a day since I updated this...but I figured I'd copy over a post I made on a few boards...

Been working on this a bit over Christmas break.

Drove it a bit last week when it was 40* out.

Got the dash back in for what should be the final time. PCM is also mounted (no more kicking it around the floor)

Got the new hood on (thanks Addicted2booTs)

And put the cover on it for now...maybe more work later this week, but probably just collecting some parts I need and fixing up my Jeep.

Not much of an update, but I've been pretty busy doing everything but working on the FD. Hoping to do paint this winter and finish off the interior.

Also, the car will be for sale sometime in the near future for $20k or less, depending on exactly what is done to it and how well it cleans up. Let me know if you're interested.

RageRX7 · 01-08-2008, 04:22 PM

You shouldn't have any problem dumping it for that price. If you sell it what's your next project?

brent_strong · 01-08-2008, 05:01 PM

Next project in general is settling down and getting a place to put my shit.

Next car project...not sure.

Some ideas:
LS2 FD with some goodies (the trick rear subframe, $$$ spent in the suspension, lots more power etc...basically doing what I wish I could have done with this)
Lotus Super 7 replica (SuperStalker kit - uses the supercharged GM V6 from a GTP...my friend ran 11.4@120 in his GTP at 3000+lbs...imagine that engine going through a manual trans and towing only 1500lbs)
S2000 track rat (just drive the sin out of the car...they're so much fun)
Porsche 996 Turbo (they're getting CHEAP)
???? (I'm sure I'll find 100 more interesting cars between now and then)

Mindcore · 01-16-2008, 11:15 PM

S2K dude.. do it!

If I had the cash I'd love to take that FD off your hands though

brent_strong · 01-24-2008, 04:05 PM

Just do it man! I'll cut ya a good deal.

Mindcore · 01-24-2008, 07:26 PM

Oh no, I will not succumb to peer pressure

Supersonic · 02-01-2008, 11:52 AM

996 Turbo. It is a seriously incredible car.

RageRX7 · 05-04-2008, 03:00 PM

Brent, you ever sell your car?

09-09-2007, 10:09 PM	#124 (permalink)
SteveO Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 92	Very nice, the rims have the oldschool look. Sort of like centerline when they used to be the best rims in the world. __________________ 94 RX7..no seats

01-16-2008, 11:15 PM	#128 (permalink)
Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	S2K dude.. do it! If I had the cash I'd love to take that FD off your hands though __________________ core Mazda Forums .

01-24-2008, 07:26 PM	#130 (permalink)
Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	Oh no, I will not succumb to peer pressure __________________ core Mazda Forums .

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09-06-2007, 12:28 PM	#121 (permalink)
brent_strong Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 157	Stern wheels, 17x7.5 front 17x9 rear. They're a true 3 piece and a relatively old and super rare wheel (in the US, might be common in Japan). Apparently they were made alongside Volks and Works back in the day. Now Stern wheels are ricer crap though.

09-06-2007, 03:53 PM	#122 (permalink)
Supersonic Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 345	Never heard of them, but they look good. really suit the car

09-06-2007, 07:03 PM	#123 (permalink)
brent_strong Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 157	Thanks! The look has really grown on me. I don't think there are many other sets in the US. I'd be willing to be this is the only set you'll see on an FD in the US, maybe in the world...

01-08-2008, 01:20 AM	#125 (permalink)
brent_strong Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 157	It's been forever and a day since I updated this...but I figured I'd copy over a post I made on a few boards... Been working on this a bit over Christmas break. Drove it a bit last week when it was 40* out. Got the dash back in for what should be the final time. PCM is also mounted (no more kicking it around the floor) Got the new hood on (thanks Addicted2booTs) And put the cover on it for now...maybe more work later this week, but probably just collecting some parts I need and fixing up my Jeep. Not much of an update, but I've been pretty busy doing everything but working on the FD. Hoping to do paint this winter and finish off the interior. Also, the car will be for sale sometime in the near future for $20k or less, depending on exactly what is done to it and how well it cleans up. Let me know if you're interested.

01-08-2008, 04:22 PM	#126 (permalink)
RageRX7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 164	You shouldn't have any problem dumping it for that price. If you sell it what's your next project?

01-08-2008, 05:01 PM	#127 (permalink)
brent_strong Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 157	Next project in general is settling down and getting a place to put my shit. Next car project...not sure. Some ideas: LS2 FD with some goodies (the trick rear subframe, $$$ spent in the suspension, lots more power etc...basically doing what I wish I could have done with this) Lotus Super 7 replica (SuperStalker kit - uses the supercharged GM V6 from a GTP...my friend ran 11.4@120 in his GTP at 3000+lbs...imagine that engine going through a manual trans and towing only 1500lbs) S2000 track rat (just drive the sin out of the car...they're so much fun) Porsche 996 Turbo (they're getting CHEAP) ???? (I'm sure I'll find 100 more interesting cars between now and then)

01-24-2008, 04:05 PM	#129 (permalink)
brent_strong Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 157	Just do it man! I'll cut ya a good deal.

02-01-2008, 11:52 AM	#131 (permalink)
Supersonic Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 345	996 Turbo. It is a seriously incredible car.

05-04-2008, 03:00 PM	#132 (permalink)
RageRX7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 164	Brent, you ever sell your car?