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Little Car Big Brakes

batlground — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:34:25 +0000

We originally started a five lug conversion for this Colt to fit some larger wheels with a different lug pattern. Our attention soon turned to the old factory calipers and mounts that would now be incompatible. Our options at this point are to use a set of OEM Mitsubishi Eclipse calipers or to look towards the aftermarket for a solution. We decided that switching out to larger Wilwood calipers, some OEM IS300 rotors and a pair of custom caliper brackets would solve our issue of fitment. The added braking power will make this little Colt much safer on the street and more competitive on the autocross circuit.

Intercooler, CHECK!

batlground — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:35:06 +0000

This is a Boost Logic T6 front mount intercooler for Josh’s widebody Supra project. After the previous Greddy 4 row intercooler was damaged and found to be discontinued, it seemed like a great time to get this massive replacement. This is the largest one available for the MKIV without cutting of the frame or bumper supports and the sheer size is impressive. The core size is 5″ deep, 27 1/2″ wide & 13″ tall and capable of supporting over 1500 RWHP. This is a BIG piece to a fast puzzle.

Custom Seat Brackets

batlground — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:55:37 +0000

An aspect commonly over looked is driver seating position. Off-the-shelf brackets will mount your new seats but will they be comfortable, in the safest position or provide the best view possible? Batlground offers custom seat brackets for most any car, seat and customer position preference. To fabricate two brackets and install both seats would be $300(+tax) for most cars, turn around time is usually one day. Feel free to call us with any questions or to schedule an appointment. Our number is 770-319-9605 or email us at batlground@gmail.com

Meet Mr. Swirly

batlground — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:54:51 +0000

With this setup, fuel is pulled from the main tank and swirls it displacing all of the air to the top of the swirl pot or surge tank. This way the fuel lines have 100% fuel at all times. This unit will insure all of the air will not make it to the injectors preventing a potentially dangerous lean condition.

Drift IS300 cutting weight

administrator — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:00:55 +0000

We managed to find more weight that could be removed from our IS300 drift project. The hood weighed in at 35lbs before modifications, after cutting out the inner shell 10lbs was shaved from the nose of the car. It does not sound like much, but after doing this on multiple parts of the car, the overall weight can be reduced greatly. After removing the skeleton of the hood we ran into issues about how to hold the hood up. Our solution was to modify the hinges so that the hood now lays nicely on the windshield providing full access to the engine bay.

Need more angle?

batlground — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:40:51 +0000

Batlground is now offering our steering knuckle exchange program. Bring us your S-13 or S-14 stock steering knuckles.

Our modified knuckles are fully TIG welded and extremely strong. These will allow for much more steering angle at full lock as well as quicker steering, excellent for drifting. We offer these with or without additional tie rod drop. Lowering the tie rod mount will correct bad steering geometry for lowered vehicles.

Drop of your stock knuckles and pick up our modified knuckles for $300. We can also perform this service for other types of vehicles. Please give us a call for details 770-319-9605 or drop us an email batlground@gmail.com

7.5″ Lift Completed. 5-6″ to go.

batlground — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:03:35 +0000

This customer decided to go with a Rough Country 7.5″ suspension lift and a 5-6″ body lift. The suspension lift is now completed and this rig is already sitting very high. As soon as the body lift arrives it will be even higher to accommodate for the 40″ tires.

Batlground’s Lexus IS300 Begins to Take Shape

batlground — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:55:43 +0000

This IS has been completely gutted to make room for a full cage and an interesting drive train. Straying away from the norm, our shop foreman Justin has decided to go with an 4G63 mated to a T56. The motor an trans have been positioned much further back than the stock setup for better weight distribution. This Lexus will feature a dry sump setup with a 3 gallon oil tank for increased cooling. At this stage the motor and mock up trans are now in place to begin the motor mount fabrication.

test

batlground — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:37:35 +0000

Air cooled no more

batlground — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:10:08 +0000

The transformation from an air cooled Porsche to water cooled Porsche has begun. Since the 914 is getting a turbo EJ20, the car needs to have a radiator to cool the engine.With the engine in the back, the front was sealed off for storage. We cut out sections of the front of the car so that air can now enter and pass over the radiator. The 2 boxes are mock up for the radiator and fuel cell. The bar is in place so that the chassis will not flex too much while we are making everything since we cut out the factory bar to make room for the fuel cell. In case you are wondering, the air will exit through vents in the hood. Ducting, and vents to be added later.