Gomez's ULTIMATE build thread Lots of pics

[sketchman]

VERY nice.

[jawbraeka]

Are you keeping the crossmember in the same spot or are you going to adjust it?

Would be a good time to move it to suit..

If that is part of the plan .. I missed that bit.

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[moz]

It fits perfectly in the stock position

[jawbraeka]

It fits perfectly I'm the stock position

OK.


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[jawbraeka]

How far across is the rear crossmember nuts from the brake and fuel lines? If it doesn't endanger them, maybe the crossmember can be moved to sit exactly under the transmission or is that going to interfere with intercooler plans and turbo?

The idea I had since he's going to the lengths to replace the front support would be to angle grind the driver side floor and move the nuts over to sit flush inline with the transmission, patch old crossmember holes, reweld the floor, smooth over with grinder on the outside, repaint floor and adjust the front to suit.

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[jawbraeka]

How far across is the rear crossmember nuts from the brake and fuel lines? If it doesn't endanger them, maybe the crossmember can be moved to sit exactly under the transmission or is that going to interfere with intercooler plans and turbo?

The idea I had since he's going to the lengths to replace the front support would be to angle grind the driver side floor and move the nuts over to sit flush inline with the transmission, patch old crossmember holes, reweld the floor, smooth over with grinder on the outside, repaint floor and adjust the front to suit.

Sent from the depths of hell.

That note about moving the nuts over was actually to include the following point..

Move the nuts over for the crossmember to sit flush with the transmission mounting points..

I Do apologize.. I know what I was trying to get across.. My fingers just didn't keep up.

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[Advancedynamix]

You may want to gusset the back side of the mount plates to the frame rail with some small pieces of angle as well. That will help tie it all in. Great work BTW!

[Twistiva]

Several reasons. Based on Advancedynamix's R&D, much strengthened front end for better handling and the ability to move the radiator forward. Rad forward allows moving the engine forward allowing more power to be put to the ground during all conditions through better traction.

After getting the stock support off it became obvious to me the need for more strength and/or a stiffer front end.

It is also removable for easier engine removal/work etc. plus more room for intercooler. Got a couple ideas on that one already.

Ahhhh.....smart. Even "shrewd", I'd say, especially given Advancedynamix's penchant for racing. :thumbs_up: No wonder he keeps beating hotter cars with his little Festy!

[Gomez]

Was gonna try and get that gusset in this evening but not quite feelin' it tonight. So maybe Saturday since the local 1/8th mile test-n-tune got cancelled. I was gonna try my best at a good 1/8th time on my stock dd Festiva.

Anyway, more parts for stock !!!

Slotted rotors, calipers (still need powder coated), pads, studs



New Kia Pride front end (headlights, fillers, and grill) all new, bolt on, and the right color out of the box.

[moz]

Very nice!
Can you post some photos of the gussets when you do them?

[Damkid]

Those fillers won't match up well with your stock fenders just so you know, they're taller then the stock filler pieces so they won't fit well between the stock corner lights and bumper

The newer prides that had that style grille had rounded looking corner lights that weren't as tall as the festiva corners which gave the extra room for the fillers... But the rounded corner lights also meant the fenders had the matching conture for that style corners

Brian (25Horseplay) I believe has pictures to show the differences and I believe he ran festiva fillers with that style grille, even though they didn't quite fill the gap properly

[Gomez]

Very nice!
Can you post some photos of the gussets when you do them?

I will for sure

Those fillers won't match up well with your stock fenders just so you know, they're taller then the stock filler pieces so they won't fit well between the stock corner lights and bumper

The newer prides that had that style grille had rounded looking corner lights that weren't as tall as the festiva corners which gave the extra room for the fillers... But the rounded corner lights also meant the fenders had the matching conture for that style corners

Brian (25Horseplay) I believe has pictures to show the differences and I believe he ran festiva fillers with that style grille, even though they didn't quite fill the gap properly

OK I was wondering that when I bought them w/o the fenders and lights. The clear corners were available but opted out of them as were the fenders. The fenders weren't new and needed a little work. What would work better?

1. stock fenders and corners with the stock filler and a properly made filler for the filler LOL Cause I think I am pretty sure what you are talking about

or

2. the correct clear corners with stock fenders and pride fillers. Trying to stay away from the fenders unless you know where I can find a new set already painted white lol. Maybe in all reality I should get the dented up fenders and fix them and make that work. but I will take your opinion on 1 or 2 cause that is more likely what I will do. pics if you may have them?

[Damkid]

I'll do some digging and look for Brian's pic since it'll be better to explain that way lol

Personally I would have gotten the fenders and corners as well cause everything will line up like factory, but without knowing the differences, I would have done the same as you lol

[Gomez]

I just asked the guy about the fenders and corners. I will try and get them. I have a pic of Brian's stuff. I just found it from the thread where I bought these. I think I can make it work but I will try to get the complete set-up first.

[Damkid]

Ok I found a pic but it's not quite the one I was hoping for, but you can see how the festiva filler lines up with that style grille and how you may not like it considering you're going for a show car... The pic I was hoping for is a straight on shot that shows the gap between the filler and headlight