OFFICIAL: NICOclub Time Attack S13 Build Thread NOW WITH VIDEO

Post by **MagikDragon** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 6:18 am

they help keep the car together while its being stressed to the max. (its really a longevity thing) wont change the way your car handles in normal street driving.

Post by **homeslicej2** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 7:19 am

^That's something that I've often thought about. On the street and for street use, maybe occasional track use (say twice a year), is stitch welding really worth it. I mean, will it help prolong the longevity of a street car used mostly on the street? Or is it a waste of time/money in long run? I think it's worth it, but am curious as to other's opinions.

Post by **the converted** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:36 am

Save yourself the time and effort, its really not worth it. Once you get into race compounds, 10k+ spring rates, 400+ whp, and huge brakes then your into a whole different world of destructive forces on a car.

Post by **cmoody2006** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:32 pm

Hey guy's whats going on lately? I haven't seen an update in a while. I check back every now and then on this page to see the progress. Do you have any detailed pictures of how you made the radiator core support? I take it you guy's don't use the hood latch anymore then eh? I love the way its looking! Do you have those wheels on the car yet?

Post by **kognition** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:26 am

Hi Sean, did my guys get brake ducts shipped out to you? Also, it looks from the above pic that you chopped the roof?

Post by **MagikDragon** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:53 am

nope never heard anything back. I didn't know what happened.

Yeah, we chopped the roof off to make access for the rollcage, I know we are hacks, it was a quick and dirty way to get the results we wanted.

Post by **kognition** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 6:57 pm

Okay i will look into it. I have a new person handling that stuff. Also, since you cut the roof before you put the cage in, it might be a good idea to scale the car real quick with the motor in. Just to make sure that all four corners of the car are seeing even tension on the chassis before welding in the cage. Just a thought.

MagikDragon wrote:nope never heard anything back. I didn't know what happened.

Yeah, we chopped the roof off to make access for the rollcage, I know we are hacks, it was a quick and dirty way to get the results we wanted.

Post by **the converted** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:35 pm

We just got back form a parts swap meet and picked up some good stuff. Sabelt 6pt harness, big *** fire extinguisher (don't know why we would need that) and a fuel cell. So now we need to add a bunch of an lines, fittings, and a fuel pump in addition to what we needed before.

Post by **pflicht** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:41 pm

You guys are doing GREAT!!! Keep it up!

Post by **kognition** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 7:23 pm

LOL, ask Chris Rado. He will tell you why. That boy was catching fire more often last year than a meth lab. And at some tracks, it could be a minute or two before they can get to you. Your on your own, always think that.

the converted wrote:We just got back form a parts swap meet and picked up * fire extinguisher (don't know why we would need that)

Post by **MagikDragon** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 7:33 pm

Mark Knows why we need it.... He accidently set the car on fire when we were stitch welding the frame. If you go back to page 4 I believe we have a photo of the Extinguisher used that time.

Mike. I need to email you.

Post by **the converted** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 6:51 am

MagikDragon wrote:Mark Knows why we need it.... He accidently set the car on fire when we were stitch welding the frame. If you go back to page 4 I believe we have a photo of the Extinguisher used that time.

Mike. I need to email you.

I still blame the fat kid.......

Post by **cody251** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:37 am

Nice progress, keep it going man!!

Post by **homeslicej2** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:21 am

any updates?

Post by **MagikDragon** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 11:41 am

we are stockpiling parts, while we are both in school for the semester. Turbo should be arriving shortly. Brake Ducts are being cut to order this week. Look for it on the track by May hopefully.

Post by **Jake's coupe** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 3:45 pm

the converted wrote:
I still blame the fat kid.......

Hey i was in NH at the time!! and don't call me FAT! Im big boned.

Post by **the converted** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 3:50 pm

Jake’s coupe wrote:Hey i was in NH at the time!! and don't call me FAT! Im big boned.

I was blaming the other fat kid, it is the US after all, theres a ton of you big boned bastards.

Post by **DJButton** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:39 pm

the converted wrote:
I was blaming the other fat kid, it is the US after all, theres a ton of you big boned bastards.

Bahahaha, that's so true!

Post by **MagikDragon** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:26 pm

TURBO HAS ARRIVED!!

I've been waiting for this day for 6 months! It has Finally come! now I can fab IC piping run oil lines and fire this bad boy up!!

Now things will be coming together nicely!

Post by **DJButton** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:31 pm

Freakin right man!

Post by **x240xdrifter** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:38 pm

bout damn time!

Post by **niemczykj** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 6:24 am

if any of you local dudes ( danbury, or southwestern CT) arent doin anything this weekend and wanna help me take off and clean my IACV so i can fix my idle and timing that would be sick!

Post by **s14tan** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 8:41 am

x240xdrifter wrote:bout damn time!

Agreed.

Post by **BDrags** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:38 pm

The brake ducts just arrived today thanks to Kognition Design..

Post by **MagikDragon** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:12 pm

Mike From Kognition has been awesome, these things are going to keep everything nice and cool.

Post by **kognition** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:52 pm

The collars are a little tight fitting, which is why they have been notched. We were using one brand of ducting, and switched over to the new stuff which is good quality ducting used in aircraft. But still a little tight. So we are adjusting the mold collars a little because we are going to stay with this ducting.I will forward the install pics to you. Almost forgot.

MagikDragon wrote:Mike From Kognition has been awesome, these things are going to keep everything nice and cool.

Post by **MagikDragon** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:07 pm

Mike, Thanks again man, these things look badass. I might have to hit you up for some other aero stuff, or maybe for some suggestions on how to make our own roof like yours

Money's tight but sponsors make this build possible.

Thanks again everyone!!

Post by **the converted** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:59 pm

I got the turbo fully built now. WTF is up with the snap ring on these things? Hours of figuring out what the right wrong tool for the job was is not fun.

Post by **kognition** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:44 pm

I almost forgot this was an S13 build. I would say make your chassis as stiff as you possibly can, and then consider a roof replacement. It is a pretty extreme mod for most, but the results are equally extreme. And the classes are getting more competitive, so you really need to have a good fundamental concept of weight reduction, suspension setup and chassis stiffening. I was at JIC Magic yesterday talking with Jon K about my new suspension setup he is doing. He was explaining to me about how he had made modifications on the rear suspension for the S15 that gave them an 8 second lap improvement. If you pay attention to details like that with all aspects of your car, you will soon have a competitive TA car. My knowledge on suspension is quite limited, but i am learning. Alot of people overlook the rest of the car thinking that the motor will overcome other neglected areas. Not it time trials.

MagikDragon wrote:Mike, Thanks again man, these things look badass. I might have to hit you up for some other aero stuff, or maybe for some suggestions on how to make our own roof like yours

Money's tight but sponsors make this build possible.

Thanks again everyone!!

Post by **m tr4nch** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 5:49 pm

wow i totally missed this thread.. but damn this thing looks like it's going great so far! is the car still in hibernation for the winter? looks like tons of fun, wish i was closer to CT/NH..

also, WHERE can i get one of these nissan mechanic outfits?? i must have one!! i have the short sleeve button-up shirt, but the jumpsuit looks so much cooler

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