Slamsit Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 Update to everyone on here. I have some seriously great news. The vehicle is running good, but I want MOARRRRR. My buddy Bret at The Custom Shop NYC has obviously felt the effects of slowed business due to the closing of NYC. I wont get into a political discussion here, but its really f'ed up how government literally ripped peoples livelihoods out from under them. Luckily, he is a licensed automotive repair shop on paper, but has done all the work so far with #Slamsit. I told him finish my baby up and don't give me a price. I just want him to be able to eat and keep the lights on. Him and I have a great relationship that I can expect great result and not question the price. So here is the 2nd to final set of upgrades before I do the manual swap. I have a person in Cali who HAS done the manual swap and everything is working great, minus a flash for certain pinouts for the PCM and working functions of the BCM. Other than that, he's got it down. Having this thing as a manual will open up more possibilities.....but I still like the NA aspect of it......but then again, boost is an option.....ALWAYS. There are other things most likely forgotten on the list....I took the picture at my work computer, and here it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slamsit Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 Oh yeah....I also sourced and now have the rear drum to disc conversion. First one in the USA to do this.....better yet, first one in the USA to do any of this stuff to a Transit Connect. LOL Dgogos and jdob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 5 hours ago, Slamsit said: My buddy Bret at The Custom Shop NYC has obviously felt the effects of slowed business due to the closing of NYC. I wont get into a political discussion here, but its really f'ed up how government literally ripped peoples livelihoods out from under them. A lot of different points of view. A lot of opinions. Just glad that you're safe & healthy. The build is working out really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beta Don Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Why not forget about hydraulic power steering with it's pumps, hoses and belts and just install electric power steering like all the Gen 2 TC's have?? Hydraulic power steering is so . . . . yester-year! I have 5 vehicles in my garage and every one of them has electric power steering - Heck, even my little Kubota diesel garden tractor has electric power steering!! ? Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdob Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 (edited) On 5/15/2020 at 10:35 PM, Slamsit said: Oh yeah....I also sourced and now have the rear drum to disc conversion. First one in the USA to do this.....better yet, first one in the USA to do any of this stuff to a Transit Connect. LOL Seriously interested in the details of the rear disc brake conversion! If you aren't going to post everything here - please message me! Thanks! Edited May 20, 2020 by jdob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dgogos Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Change the lower part of the UK mirror bracket with the US one and the mirror angle will be fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecir51 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 On 5/15/2020 at 9:35 PM, Slamsit said: Oh yeah....I also sourced and now have the rear drum to disc conversion. First one in the USA to do this.....better yet, first one in the USA to do any of this stuff to a Transit Connect. LOL any update on the disc conversion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slamsit Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 On 6/29/2021 at 4:25 PM, ecir51 said: any update on the disc conversion? Honestly the shop has had it for close to a year and I don’t even think they did 10% of the project lines in the list above I’m going there tomorrow to collect my van and move on to another shop that I want to give to work to I think all they did was maybe five items it’s embarrassing and I’m a little ticked off about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecir51 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 well that sucks. What parts are you using for the rear disc conversion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 On 7/23/2021 at 8:24 PM, Slamsit said: the shop has had it for close to a year and I don’t even think they did 10% of the project lines Is that all "Covid shut-down" related? Laid off employees, work volume slows, can't get workers back in, now shop is operating with skeleton crew and work is backing up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugo Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Do you think 18x8.5 rims would fit on my 2012 xlt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slamsit Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 On 7/22/2022 at 7:36 AM, Hugo said: Do you think 18x8.5 rims would fit on my 2012 xlt I don’t think so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slamsit Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 On 7/25/2021 at 3:44 AM, Fifty150 said: Is that all "Covid shut-down" related? Laid off employees, work volume slows, can't get workers back in, now shop is operating with skeleton crew and work is backing up? No they were open. I just was not a priority Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slamsit Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 On 7/24/2021 at 9:07 PM, ecir51 said: well that sucks. What parts are you using for the rear disc conversion? I bought everything from the UK. Spindles, hubs, disks, calipers, carriers, lines etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slamsit Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 Cleaned her up today. You can see the Recaros slightly jdob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Mane, you'll be nearing bōsōzoku in no time. jdob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatsMyDawg Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 I love everything about that project. Congrats... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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