Jeff Jones FD3S Formula-D car build

[Jeff Jones]

Formula D 2010 season is just around the corner and I have been given the opportunity to once again rejoin my fellow rotary enthusiasts. Not long ago I decided to leave my always-favored FC3S for a 240 SX to use in competition for Formula D. This was not an ordinary SR-powered S13 but one with a 1JZ transplant. The 2009 season was an exhilarating and a new experience for me but it was time to “Go Big”…


This year has already shows better promise as Rotary Works has offered to build my team, Jeff Jones Racing, a monster drift machine to compete in for the 2010 season. We have chosen the FD3S chassis to build up and make custom to our needs. It wasn’t enough to leave the factory 13BREW engine in it to build on so we opted for the maximum cool factor… a Turbo charged 20B engine that we expect will make over 500+ WHP and deliver when put to challenge. Only days into our build, Rene Franco, engineer and fabricator of Rotary Works and founder of RMS (Rene’s Motorsports), began designing a tube-chassis style front end from scratch nonetheless.

The purpose of this thread is to share my personal experience in building a car capable of competing against factory-backed cars in the world of pro drifting that is Formula D. This is all possible with the help of my sponsors which include Rotary Works, CX Racing, EBC brakes, Clutch Net, Comp Turbo, K&N, to name a few. With all that being said I have decided to share some pictures of progress and will continue to do so until Rd.1 in Long Beach where I hope to meet some of my supporters and fans.






(It always begins with a car on a trailer making its way to a tuner garage)
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00331.jpg


(Pile O parts… Toyota transmission for high horsepower, 20B begging for a rebuild and front sub frame waiting to be hacked and customized)
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00344.jpg


Getting some ideas for the motor placement.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00352.jpg

Pack it up and call it quits for the night.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00353.jpg

The next day we got hard at work on removing the sound detaining.
With the help of a 20lb block of dry ice it took just one hour to get most of it off.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00367.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00369.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00370.jpg

Now it was time to pull out the gas tank and sub frames.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00371.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00372.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00373.jpg

This is after the tank and rear suspension was removed.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00378.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00375.jpg
…..

[Teddy]

Thank you, Jeff for using a 20b and not a lame-ass V8!!! Stay true!

[karl wasabi]

Can't wait to see it in action.

[AEGIS]

looks like a very interesting build.. goodluck.

[slideways2004]

this is gonna be badass!

Your s13 was pretty awesome also!

[udon!]

brap brap brap brap

yessss 20b lotali!

cant wait to see how it turns out

[PoorMans180SX]

Thank you, Jeff for using a 20b and not a lame-ass V8!!! Stay true!

I agree! Looks like it's going to be a sick build.

Probably going to get moved to off-topic though.

[Jeff Jones]

So let the spot welding begin. This is Rene in his predator helmet getting down.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00379.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00380.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00381.jpg

Now its time to play with some steering angle.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00383.jpg

This is a jig I mad to keep the Ackerman the same after we cut and weld.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00382.jpg

We got the new sub frame in from one of Rene’s old drag cars.
The old one was possibly bent so better start out fresh.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00384.jpg

This is Ascension wire brushing the paint for more spot welds.
He has an Ls1 fc that Kelvin used in D1gp Anaheim.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00385.jpg

His car in d1
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/impp_0905_83_z2009_d1_grand_prix_an.jpg

Now back to the angle. Clean Chop Weld
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00389.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00390.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00391.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00392.jpg

[Jeff Jones]

You can see the simple jig helps keep the every thing lined up.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00393.jpg

Rotary-Works is primarily a fabrication shop. With a lot of request to cut and weld spindles they will be making a few solid jigs soon. I will be testing them out on my personal cars.

This is one set up I will be testing. Others will be just shortening with out the step
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00394.jpg

Rene using the mig welder.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00395.jpg

Fat bead, ready for install.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00396.jpg

Other side.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00397.jpg

Stupid angle. It’s hard to see but Rene also machines rack spacers.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00398.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00399.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00400.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00401.jpg

Put some rims on for the pic.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00403.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00404.jpg

Ok still a hole lot more to do.

[PoorMans180SX]

Wow, it looks like there will be absolutely no problem with overcentering on those knuckles. That's awesome as heck.

[xdumbxguyx]

rene's work is super legit should come out great

[jorge1190]

Definitely awesome that you stuck with a rotary. Looks like an awesome build.

[GSXRJJordan]

Thank you, Jeff for using a 20b and not a lame-ass V8!!! Stay true!

Haha, ZING.

Jeff I'm really interested in the steps you take to get your FD comp-ready. I'll have to come by and see it and talk knuckles and steering rack mods for mine :)

[Jeff Jones]

Wow, it looks like there will be absolutely no problem with overcentering on those knuckles. That's awesome as heck.

So far it looks good, but I never had a problem with my fc either. I guess its a benefit to having the rack in the front.
rene's work is super legit should come out great

He got lots of experience with drag cars.

Definitely awesome that you stuck with a rotary. Looks like an awesome build.

V8s are defiantly cool and I can't argue that they work well, but I want to keep to what I like and the spirit of drifting.

Haha, ZING.

Jeff I'm really interested in the steps you take to get your FD comp-ready. I'll have to come by and see it and talk knuckles and steering rack mods for mine :)

Come down. Im at Rotary-Works 10 to 5 every day helping out.

[jorge1190]

V8s are defiantly cool and I can't argue that they work well, but I want to keep to what I like and the spirit of drifting.

I love driving my brother's rx7, the rotary feels so smooth and free revving. We joke around about dropping one in my s14 all the time.

[Jeff Jones]

Rotary-works bought a new 1.5 Kaas lsd for the car. (sweet) No more rockin the welded diff.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00416.jpg

Old one out!!!
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00414.jpg

Just realized it needs new bearings:eek:. So more on that later.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00415.jpg

Stock junk.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00440.jpg

New coil overs. Time to slam this suck-a http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00445.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00446.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00447.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00454.jpg

This one made me smile.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00455.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00458.jpg

When this hits the ground, it’ll be tucking for sure.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00459.jpg
….

[Jeff Jones]

I finally went to pick up the cage supplies.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00460.jpg

I thought my truck would be too small so went with my buds Cressida roof rack.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00461.jpg

Just when we thought we had a load we saw this.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00462.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00463.jpg

I found the dash bar. Wish I had a dash
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00467.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00469.jpg

I tacked in a plat for the main hoop.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00468.jpg

Got distracted by more spot welds to do.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00470.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00471.jpg

Wish I didn’t shake so much when I take pictures.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00473.jpg

[Jeff Jones]

Welder at work
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00474.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00475.jpg

More plates
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00476.jpg

Ok done for the day.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00477.jpg

[karl wasabi]

Tube front end in the works?

[Z33dori]

sick.... hope to see it at long beach!

[D.Adams]

lets see more ...

coming along very nicely cant wait to see this in Long Beach

[Jeff Jones]

Tube front end in the works?
That's the plan.

[widebodyseven]

+1 for keeping the rotary, tired of all the drift cars with V8s.

Also want to see this car in long beach for formula d.

[Jeff Jones]

Finished up the back half of the cage.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00479.jpg

I like how tight it fits to the car.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00480.jpg
And that’s the old Sparco ^^^^ seat I use to mock up seat brackets.


It was a B&@%$ to get the side skirts’ off.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00458.jpg

They where molded on.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00489.jpg

Hammer Chisel and fiberglass, nasty.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00487.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00488.jpg

I made a plate for the tube front end.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00490.jpg

This is the aluminum bolt on plate.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00499.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00500.jpg

Now that Rotary-Works is ready to design the front end its
time to get some body parts.
This is a bent fender off of one Rene’s old drag cars.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00491.jpg

I borrowed this finder from another car.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00492.jpg

I picked this hood up from a cool guy on RX7 Club. $75 bucks
I think it was a good deal.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00494.jpg

[Jeff Jones]

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00493.jpg

Stock front bumper.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00501.jpg

The tape is for ground clearance.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00498.jpg

Main support bar in place.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00502.jpg

Rene’s at work with the tig.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00503.jpg

I wish my welds were this clean.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00504.jpg

Main crash bar tucked behind the bumper.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00505.jpg

I put my rims on the car to check the clearance.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00507.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00506.jpg

I didn’t realize how much of the front was missing till
I saw this big gap. It leaves plenty of room for the
V mount setup.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00508.jpg

[ballinnmiami240sx]

Nice build. Im building the same thing but with a 13b rew w/ a s362 turbo.

[let5l1de]

Nice project Jeff! Can't wait to see this FD3S in action.

~mario

[SUPERSTAR]

Damn, I thought it was you at the gas station.

That's my car, it burns oil and needed to add some.

My work bench gave out and a friend gave me one, but had to pick it up.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00462.jpg

[lechu84]

Man that is looking soo sweet!

[ericcastro]

Just saw this Jeff.
What ever happened to the old S13?
thought i heard you popped the 1J ?

Very happy you chose this platform.
Its one of the best looking drift platforms out there, and the only one i ever see is that redbull one.
Super stoked to see you out there this season!!
this car should turn some heads and get you the attention your driving and years of hard work have earned you.
Good Luck with it all!

[Jeff Jones]

Just saw this Jeff.
What ever happened to the old S13?
thought i heard you popped the 1J ?

I still have it, and ya I spun a bearing at Irwindale.
As soon as this car is ready I'm going to sell it.

[GSXRJJordan]

What size/offset front wheels are you running in that pic? I'm curious how much room there is on the firewall side with that much angle... is it "you can bang it out with a hammer" close, or "start cutting shit out" status?

I've seriously got to get down there to see you/the car, I've never track prepped a FD lol.

[ZilviaKid]

omg this thread is amazing.

so much progress so fast!

[Odysseus]

This is starting to look amazing. Your doing it correctly sir.

Weird but my sisters boyfriends name is Jeff Jones.

[Jeff Jones]

What size/offset front wheels are you running in that pic? I'm curious how much room there is on the firewall side with that much angle... is it "you can bang it out with a hammer" close, or "start cutting shit out" status?

I've seriously got to get down there to see you/the car, I've never track prepped a FD lol.

come down and check it out.

[Jeff Jones]

This is for the strut brace. It's time to play with the plasma cutter.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00509.jpg

My cuts weren’t perfect so Rene cleaned them up on the lathe.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00511.jpg

Now to drill the hole’s on the mill. This thing is cool. You can make a lot of stuff on here.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00544.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00545.jpg

This is a secret. You’ll see what it’s for soon.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00546.jpg

Setting up the A pillar bars of the cage.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00548.jpg

Awkward positions in the car are common for roll cage installs.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00549.jpg

The hole notcher. Another fun tool.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00551.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00553.jpg

Both A pillar bars in place.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00554.jpg

Floor plate.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00555.jpg

Here you can see just how close the A pillar bar is to the frame.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00556.jpg

[Jeff Jones]

I’m tall so I need all the head room I can get. Even though the bar is high, as soon as the 1&1/2 inch padding and 2 inches of helmet are there the room is all gone.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00558.jpg

The tape is to help get an ideal where the door bars will go.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00559.jpg

Passenger side door bar. http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00568.jpg

Tricked out driver side.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00569.jpg

This gives me room to sing my arms.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00570.jpg

Installed the brake and gas pedal. Still need a clutch pedal.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00571.jpg

Ok so those secret plates help to make this a quick release tube front end.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00562.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00561.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00560.jpg

Rotary-Works style.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00567.jpg

Gutting out the doors.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00563.jpg

Plasma FTW
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00564.jpg

[Jeff Jones]

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00565.jpg

Made some seat rails.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00569.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00573.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00574.jpg

The passenger side is stationary.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00572.jpg

Rene added the oil coolers and support bars to the front end.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00578.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00579.jpg
……

[VQMaxFan]

:( photobucket isn't showing your updates

[GSXRJJordan]

:( photobucket isn't showing your updates

Seconded... host somewhere better lol.

[ericcastro]

flickr give you alot of free pics i think, and it isnt much to upgrade there.
and the quality is better.

[Pure_JDM]

subscribed... nice build...

[Spirit rx-7]

nice build, cant wait to see it done

[Z33dori]

1st is that front end actually aluminum?
2nd is it just a mock up?

[MandTPhotography]

Holy shit.


This is amazing.

[Jeff Jones]

1st is that front end actually aluminum?
2nd is it just a mock up?
Yes it is aluminum and no its not a mock up.

[Jeff Jones]

Quick view of the motor.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00582.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00580.jpg
Intake manifold up against the fire wall.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00581.jpg

Cutting out the cross member for the oil pan clearance.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00584.jpg

got that out of the way.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00585.jpg

Adding some material to strengthen it back up from what got cut out.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00588.jpg

Lots more room
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00589.jpg

Added two more bars for strength.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00598.jpg

Is it just me or douse this look like a face lol.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00601.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00603.jpg

More support on the front end.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00605.jpg

Wheel clearance still good.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00607.jpg

[Jeff Jones]

We bought a body kit from AIT Racing the fitment needs a lot of work.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00608.jpg

It’s a C west style. It need it a lot of heat gun and trimming to fit.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00612.jpg

Not so bad, it’s growing on me.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00624.jpg

Motor placement.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00627.jpg


turbo 2 transmission and R154 transmission.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00629.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00628.jpg

I put the gas tank in for now.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00633.jpg

Random under pic of the front.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00635.jpg

Got this fuel pump for big power.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00638.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00639.jpg

:)
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00640.jpg

Got the side skirts
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00643.jpg

[Jeff Jones]

Time to clean this up.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00641.jpg

The grinder made quick work of the bondo.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00642.jpg

Also got these fenders
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00645.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00650.jpg

Ok AIT what happen? These are crap. Fitment sucks and man these things are ugly.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00651.jpg

Ok I’m going to send these back.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00652.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00654.jpg

This looks better.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00659.jpg

car on the floor
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00662.jpg

Ride height is cool but with the new bumper the radiator is too high.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00663.jpg

It’s staring to look like a car.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00670.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00671.jpg

[tricky_ab]

Damn you you work quick...This is going to sound AMAZING! Thanks for keeping us updated...And God the fitment on that kit sucks...

[HyperTek]

the sideskirts wont even work with those fenders because the fenders got their own vents etc.


cool ass build tho. love that privateer stuff

[Teddy]

Looks good man!

[Jeff Jones]

I had to move the car over to the next stall for the night.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00675.jpg

That’s Rene’s three rotor FC.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00678.jpg

When I showed up the next day this bug was on the dyno.
It’s called the Red Baron.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00736.jpg

Inter cooler bolted up.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00739.jpg

Finally picked up some stock fenders.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00743.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00744.jpg

I don’t know what these tabs are for but they got to go.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00845.jpg

That’s better
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00846.jpg

Hood pins
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00849.jpg

Lowered the radiator but, the warped bumpers not helping.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00850.jpg

Picked up some tail lights.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00856.jpg

Hack up the radiator to relocate the in & outs.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00868.jpg

[Jeff Jones]

Rotary-Woks are going to be making an electric water pump setup.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00866.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00872.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00869.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00878.jpg

V mount bracket.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00880.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00881.jpg

Plasma cutter :)
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00888.jpg

the yard stick is to make a straight cut.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00890.jpg

Wile I was cutting, Rene was machining a cool strut brace.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00896.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00905.jpg

Dimple die plate for the A pillars.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00899.jpg

Ready to weld in.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00906.jpg

[Jeff Jones]

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00912.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00917.jpg

When I get wider rims this finder lip is going to be in the way.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00921.jpg

Cleared that up.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00924.jpg

Making dimple die plate for the door bars.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00926.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00927.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00929.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00930.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00932.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00933.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00935.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00939.jpg

[blasting_speed]

Damn this is quick work. I love FDs makes me miss my FC.


Good job dude.

[DataXUnknown]

Intense! I'm liking this a lot. And like previously said, damn you work quick!!!

[Jeff Jones]

lot's more to go. just sent the car to paint.
Rene's working on the motor this week.

[fckillerbee]

wow...jeff this is an awesome build. Lets just pray that you don't stuff the front end into anything...I don't think that aluminum will hold up much.

[tricky_ab]

Great work so far...

[nissan562]

Those gussets look really crappy and ghetto. Rest of car is ok for being a rush job.

[Jeff Jones]

I will admit it's not the best. I didn't have time to pick up new material. So I went with the rust sheets. But when its all painted it look good.

[D.Adams]

Jeff the build is nice .. forget about this kid.. you got to use what you got to use. after sanding and paint you wont tell.

[Jeff Jones]

New Sponsor Announcement. DONLYSON AUTO CONCEPTS - The choice of show car owners | 323.254.8088 | 5079 N. Maywood Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90041 (http://www.donlysonautoconcepts.com/)


The Jeff Jones Racing team has put a lot of time, money, and heart into this build thus far with the collaboration of CX Racing and Rotary-Works. With progress continuing to move forward, we wanted to find a paint & body shop that would put in as much effort and pride into this build as we have, so we turned to the best shop in so cal, Donlyson Auto Concepts located in 5079 N. Maywood Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90041. The owner, Francis Fabiculanan, has an extensive collection of trophies in his display room that belong to a countless number of award-winning show cars that carry his unique and flawless paint schemes. What better way to debut our drift car than with an exquisite paint job done by none other than this highly reputable shop.

[Jeff Jones]

Final weld
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00947.jpg

Rusty plats, looks like a battle ship.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00950.jpg

I had to get tricky with the notcher.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00952.jpg

Need this small pipe for the parallel bars.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00953.jpg

Hiding them under the plates.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00956.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00962.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00963.jpg

I picked up a GT wing a few years back. I’m finally going to put it to use.
Tracing and designing a taller bracket.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00957.jpg

Made this out of foam
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00960.jpg

Looks good so trace and cut.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00969.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00971.jpg

The mounting brackets.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00976.jpg

[Jeff Jones]

So the car is going to paint.
Front end off.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00979.jpg

Rene is a beast, NOT. This thing doesn’t weigh anything.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00985.jpg

The before.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00987.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00986.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00990.jpg

Powered by beans. LOL
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00992.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00994.jpg

Off to Donlyson Auto Concepts (http://www.donlysonautoconcepts.com/).
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00995.jpg

Playing around on Forza 3. Possible out come.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC00996.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01000.jpg


Ok some of you being weighting for this so it is.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01008.jpg

20b irons.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01016.jpg

[Jeff Jones]

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01010.jpg

20b Rotor housings.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01013.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01014.jpg


Lower intake manifold
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01019.jpg

Upper intake manifold
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01020.jpg

Purple powered it up.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01021.jpg

This was nasty.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01023.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01025.jpg

[Om1kron]

lol........................................

[Jeff Jones]

Pic's from picking up the car from Donlyson Auto Concepts.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/turn_over.jpg (http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/?action=view&current=turn_over.jpg)

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/R_side.jpg (http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/?action=view&current=R_side.jpg)

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/top.jpg (http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/?action=view&current=top.jpg)

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/heart_bay.jpg (http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/?action=view&current=heart_bay.jpg)

[fckillerbee]

awesome jeff...i'm glad all the hard work last year in formula d is finally giving you some return! keep up the work man!

[Antihero983]

that color is fucking AWESOME.

[PRADOgy]

3 13B housings. lol

jk jk

[sleek6mt]

wow keep up the good work fellas.

[ericcastro]

Glad to see everything workin out Jeff.

Lookin good.

[Jeff Jones]

Here’s the car getting prepped for paint.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01027.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01028.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01029.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01030.jpg

Upper Intake manifold paint drying up.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01032.jpg

Got the Rotary attack space ships ready. I love that shirt.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01034.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01036.jpg

I stopped by Clutch Net (http://www.clutchnet.com/) to pick up my custom clutch.
Mazda pressure plate Toyota four puck disc.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01038.jpg

Oleg the owner gave me the approval for a few pictures of work in progress.
These discs are waiting for the centers to be installed.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01039.jpg

Here’s Oleg hard at work. Almost every thing is made in house.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01041.jpg

There’s a lot more machines like this in the next room.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01040.jpg

[Jeff Jones]

Pressure plate assembly.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01042.jpg

I was told this was really, really old.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01043.jpg

Here’s a video of the facility from there site. www.clutchnet.com (http://www.clutchnet.com/)
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I’ve got plans for this.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01046.jpg

Boring motor stuff. I’ll just skip this part.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01047.jpg

[shiftdrift]

looking really good man, lots of work in little time. i have just one question, did you end up welding the halo on the rollbar before putting the rollbar in? because it's a BITCH if you don't.

[tricky_ab]

It's nice to see some paint on it...Things are coming together now!

[PoorMans180SX]

Looking good! I wouldn't have chosen that color but that's just my personal taste haha.


Show the engine work, I like to see engine work!

[spooled240]

much respect for NOT going with a piston motor or another v8 :squint

rx-7's are rotary-powered and they should stay rotary-powered IMHO

[K_style]

can't wait till it's finished !!!

[Jeff Jones]

Got The EBC Brakes (http://www.ebcbrakes.com/) in for the fd.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01131.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01132.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01138.jpg

EBC is now one of my biggest sponsors.
Check out the advertisement of my s13, in most import magazines.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/Cooper/EBCaddofJeffJonesinSuperStreetmarch.jpg

Finally installing the LSD.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01141.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01154.jpg

Pictures I took when I picked the car up from Donlyson.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01164.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01160.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01167.jpg

the kit still needs paint
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01167.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01175.jpg

20bee paint .
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01176.jpg

[Jeff Jones]

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01177.jpg

Assemble
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01182.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01183.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01185.jpg

diff mount
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01188.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01193.jpg

Rotary-Works throttle body
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01194.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01195.jpg

so I got a clutch off a 200sx and mad it work.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01197.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01198.jpg

Little drilling and some cut and weld.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01199.jpg

The dash has arrived.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01202.jpg

[Jeff Jones]

Old brakes out
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01215.jpg

EBC in (http://www.ebcbrakes.com/)
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01217.jpg

Custom transmission mount.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01218.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01219.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01224.jpg

Solid motor mounts. Still need to be braced.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01227.jpg

Time to get it all in
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01230.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01233.jpg

got all my hoses and pressure lines made at VF Sales.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01236.jpg

26 feet of braided -10
20 feet of -8
and lots of other stuff. $250.
That’s a good deal.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01239.jpg

This is no fun
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01241.jpg

Formula D requires a fire suppressant system now.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01242.jpg

[widebodyseven]

The 20bee theme is sick!

Want to see how you guys incorporate black/yellow on the exterior if you do.

[fckillerbee]

20 bee...well done. whose designing the graphics for the car? who's the "main" sponsor of this?

[D.Adams]

got the off of wreckedmagazine

the car is just pure sex

http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/gallery/albums/fd/uti-tech-day/normal_img_5415.jpg

http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/gallery/albums/fd/uti-tech-day/normal_img_5416.jpg

[tricky_ab]

The 20bee theme is sick!


When I had seen the engine picture, that's the first thing I thought!

[sw20>>s14]

20B make the coochie go wooo woooooo!

awesome awesome build! props!

[SlideWell]

this is such a sight for sore eyes. seems like no one has done anything like this in a long time. looks awesome!!! im glad to see you stayed clear of v8's too :)

[spooled240]

GOD i wanna 3 rotor FD

[cookie_monster]

dam nice project keep it comin

[Jeff Jones]

Ok let’s get this back up to speed.
Sorry about leaving you guys hanging. Rd1 at long beach had me really busy.

March 27th took the car to tech day at UTI.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01261.jpg

On the rack at UTI
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01264.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01266.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01265.jpg

Once we got back Rene got to work on the turbo mock up.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01267.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01268.jpg

Intake flange
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01269.jpg


Planning it out. It’s a tight fit.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01270.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01272.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01273.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01275.jpg

[Jeff Jones]

The dash, at least till we get the OEM cluster and cover.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01278.jpg

Back to VF Sales to get a power steering line made.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01279.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01281.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01282.jpg

Making head lights
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01285.jpg



Ed from www.motormavens.com (http://www.motormavens.com/) stopped by to take some pic’s of the car and a few things a round the shop.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01287.jpg

Got the drive shaft from Drift Motion.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01289.jpg

Down pipe all done up.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01290.jpg

Putting a bend in the trans mount for the exhaust to fit.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01292.jpg

Meat grinder.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01293.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01295.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01297.jpg

[Jeff Jones]

Got the back bumper from the paint shop.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01298.jpg

3 ½
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01299.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01302.jpg

Fuel pump and surge tank.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01307.jpg

Cover.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01305.jpg

Mufflers are required in Formula Drift. This should do.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01309.jpg

Rene senior making a skid plate.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01310.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01311.jpg

Gage cluster
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01313.jpg

Custom intake pipe and flange.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/jeffjonesracing/2010%20fd3s%20Formula%20Drift%20build/DSC01314.jpg

[tricky_ab]

Super sweet welds on that manifold...

[DALAZ_68]

man, i havent seen Rene jr, let alone Senior in sucha long time...

great work...looking great!

[xBlastoisex]

i like this :)

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

yellow FD3S = the best

[Memberofthe600hpkaclub]

WOW!!! Suscribed!!!

[MandTPhotography]

Any updates on this mofo?

[DALAZ_68]

i got to see this thing last week at Rene's shop...some rear and front left side Qtr panel damage from some wall taps...

other than that it was perdy...

great looking beast...

[stunnaben]

Guys, loving the fab work. Very inspiring. I'm a mech engineer at NCSU and these build threads are what keeps me looking forward to life after college.

[Darren]

Sweet Build......


Action Shots?

[Bigalow311]

This is old but subscribed for later reading..