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[Alex_murrica]

This is the Build Thread for 2005 ST3 Build. Reply below.

 

[Alex_murrica]

I couldn’t justify cutting up my orange 2015 so I bought this. It’s got all oem junk suspension as it sits, a T2R that needs a ring and pinion, most of the wiring for a 2012 GT, some pretty cool 18x10.5 CCW’s, and most importantly - a Watson cage.

Phase 1 will be to put the base GT calipers that came on my 2015 on the front with some stainless or Boss lines, and toss in my OMP seat and belts. Trying to keep this as budget-friendly as possible so I can justify keeping both cars.

 

[Alex_murrica]

Dug the four piston S550 calipera out of my parts bin. Looks like I could fit a lot more brake under these CCW’s. Yes I know the rotors are wrong.

This begs the question: is it worth taking the 6 piston Brembos from my 2015 for this car? The orange car will no longer be used for track. Anyone know if S550 Brembos fit under 18” CCW’s?

 

[Kona.coyote5.0]

I think I saw this thing on facebook marketplace. It's a roller right?

Looks like a really nice setup

 

[Alex_murrica]

I think I saw this thing on facebook marketplace. It's a roller right?

Looks like a really nice setup

Yup. Needs a lot of work to get back on track, but the cage and body are nice.

 

[blacksheep-1]

Hmm those wheels and tires look very familiar.
The Gt500 Brembos will fit under those 18s, not sure about the s550 stuff.

 

[Alex_murrica]

Hmm those wheels and tires look very familiar.
The Gt500 Brembos will fit under those 18s, not sure about the s550 stuff.

Just confirmed they do. Need to get some GT500 rotors but they fit. I’m glad because I already bought a fresh sets of DTC-60’s for these.

 

[Alex_murrica]

Can anyone help me out with brake line routing? Not sure where the flex hoses are supposed to attach to the strut or the body. The stoptech kit came with these brackets and some clamps. Is my hard line that messed up?

 

[67GTA]

Can anyone help me out with brake line routing? Not sure where the flex hoses are supposed to attach to the strut or the body. The stoptech kit came with these brackets and some clamps. Is my hard line that messed up?

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Hardline looks ok, bracket should be an L-shape that stands out and back.

 

[Alex_murrica]

Put the 3D printer to good use and made some brake duct inlets. Needs revision, but not bad for a first draft.

 

[Boss4Me]

Put the 3D printer to good use and made some brake duct inlets. Needs revision, but not bad for a first draft.

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That looks really good. Today I was trying to get brake ducting installed but using the Boss LS approach with the fog lamp bezel then add hardware store plumbing pieces. Mine is so bad I couldn’t look at it any longer

 

[Alex_murrica]

That looks really good. Today I was trying to get brake ducting installed but using the Boss LS approach with the fog lamp bezel then add hardware store plumbing pieces. Mine is so bad I couldn’t look at it any longer

I've been there; the first ducts I made for my 2015 were half PVC. If I'm happy with how these turn out I can make you a set. I'm printing a revision now, if it fits I'll work on mounting tabs and post an update.

 

[Boss4Me]

I've been there; the first ducts I made for my 2015 were half PVC. If I'm happy with how these turn out I can make you a set. I'm printing a revision now, if it fits I'll work on mounting tabs and post an update.

That would be great. I saw this car when is was up for sale and it was tempting but it was beyond my ability to finish it, good luck to you. The pic of your 3D duct looks like it’s in a 13/14 bumper cover. Is that what is on your 2005 car? I am working with on a ‘14. I can send and dims for the tabs if you need it. Regarding the fog light bezel, the cover tabs and bezel tunnels (for fog light mounting screws) are weird as they are not in a the same plane making off/on significant interference, unless I just didn’t understand it after way too long trying to separate bezel from cover.

 

[Alex_murrica]

 

[Alex_murrica]

That would be great. I saw this car when is was up for sale and it was tempting but it was beyond my ability to finish it, good luck to you. The pic of your 3D duct looks like it’s in a 13/14 bumper cover. Is that what is on your 2005 car? I am working with on a ‘14. I can send and dims for the tabs if you need it. Regarding the fog light bezel, the cover tabs and bezel tunnels (for fog light mounting screws) are weird as they are not in a the same plane making off/on significant interference, unless I just didn’t understand it after way too long trying to separate bezel from cover.

Yes, my car has a 2013 front end on it. I don't have a factory fog light bezel, but I printed a version that mates up to the factory tabs and mounting points. I'm printing another (hopefully the final) version now with a couple of minor adjustments and in a more durable material.