V1 Kyle's Street Goblin #228- 07 SS/SC Donor

[r3drckt]

Was my kit supposed to come with this little boost guage bracket or is that something I make myself? View attachment 22327

Should’ve came with your kit if you ordered a SS/SC or TC kit.

 

[Rttoys]

It’s an add on when you order your kit (or it was when I ordered mine). I made my own and incorporated a red light so I know when my parking brake is set

 

[r3drckt]

disregard what I said. Rttoys is correct. I just looked at my invoice sheet and it’s an add on

 

[Kyle]

Hmm I guess I don't recall seeing that as an option. Thanks guys
Rttoys, that's a nice set up you've got!

 

[Vwsaabvt]

here is the link to the store with a couple of items you can buy https://store.dfkitcar.com/

 

[Kyle]

Big update! Seats/slides and seat belts in.

Custom boost and switch panel made and installed.

The exhaust is turning a pretty nice color too.

 

[Kyle]

I have disabled the vehicle Anti-Theft systems on my car. Does that mean I can use a chip less key?

 

[Rttoys]

yep

 

[Kyle]

It's coming together.

 

[Kyle]

Colored lugs... It's the little things, ya know?

 

[Kyle]

I've got a few questions I'm hoping you guys can help me with. How does the DF supplied Heat exchanger and fan compare with the stock set up?

Also what are normal AIT 1 and AIT 2 temperatures if you are actually working the car going up the twisties?

 

[Rttoys]

The stock intercooler is far too big for the goblin, so the smaller (in size) DF supplied one has to be used.

I decided to use a Spal fan instead of the DF supplied one, to move more air. Haven’t taken intake air temp readings though.

 

[Kyle]

Aight... I need more light. I've tried adjusting the angle of my headlights and I came to the conclusion that I need something different. Should I swap the bulbs with leds or get different headlights that are already led? What are y'all running?

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

LED replacement bulbs are cheap. Try those first and if you don't like them you can sell your stock LED headlights to someone building a bobber.

 

[SmsDetroit]

Aight... I need more light. I've tried adjusting the angle of my headlights and I came to the conclusion that I need something different. Should I swap the bulbs with leds or get different headlights that are already led? What are y'all running?

I had a bad bulb in Ming right out of the box so instead of replacing it with other stock one I got the led bulbs. Holy crap they make a big difference

 

[Kyle]

So... Uhh... What's the best way to do the side panels? I think I'm going to tap the holes, but how do I know if it is lined up right? Eyeball it?

 

[jennam]

I started at the front. Lined the two holes up with the vertical tube of the chassis and made sure the top was even with the chassis. I used painters tape to hold the panels to the chassis while I adjusted them. It will take a little trial and error to get them positioned the way you want them.

There's a tab or two along the bottom tube that you can drill/tap but you'll want to use some adhesive tape along the rest of the bottom since you can't drill into the lower tube.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

So... Uhh... What's the best way to do the side panels? I think I'm going to tap the holes, but how do I know if it is lined up right? Eyeball it? View attachment 22973

Get a set of cleco fasteners and pliers to hold everything in place - less than $30 off eBay. Helps to get all the panels aligned correctly and then install your rivets/screws one at a time.

 

[k.rollin]

Get a set of cleco fasteners and pliers to hold everything in place - less than $30 off eBay. Helps to get all the panels aligned correctly and then install your rivets/screws one at a time.

The Clecos won't help with the initial alignment, as the chassis isn't pre-drilled for side panels (or at least mine wasn't) and the side grip ones don't have sufficient clamp capacity.

 

[Kyle]

Lined the two holes up with the vertical tube of the chassis and made sure the top was even with the chassis.

Should I have the sheet metal lined up with the top of the tube chassis or the centerline?