Didn't happen to me until the first time I put Hoosiers on

 

Update:

Got the item shipped a few weeks ago, not quite the quality I was hoping for, and no instructions included, but seems simple enough. I'll post some pics when I get the chance (though not installing it until I can touch the concrete without freezing -- negative eight in Denver this morning).

 

FYI... the install instructions are available from the Shelby store listing http://www.teamshelby.com/shelbystore/docs/tkr1.doc

 

In for pics of install...

 

Mine arrived yesterday...may have the chance to install this weekend.

 

Put the overflow tank in tonight, got it done on jackstands, without removing the exhaust or mid pipes; had to wiggle the tank in between the pass side pipe and the diff; tight fit but it made it.

Here are some pics; would have done a "Taco-Bill" write up but I was getting pretty annoyed crawling around under the car w/ limited breathing room. This would be much easier/faster on a lift.

From directly underneath:



From rear and below, shows the locations of the bolts you will use (right side one comes w/ the breather). This will be pretty obvious once you get the tank mocked-up in place.



Final shot showing orientation of the axle fitting.


I backed out the axle fitting about 1/4 turn from "tight" as I didn't want to crush the hell out of the o-ring. We'll see if it leaks during the next track day...it can always be tightened. I pointed the fitting slightly towards the front of the diff so the hose will (cleanly) clear the axle tube when the suspension is compressed.

Additional notes:

1. The brass fitting on my kit was pretty difficult to get into the axle fitting. Initially I thought it might be cross-threading, but it looked fine when I took it apart. I ended up joining the two off of the vehicle using a 9/16" wrench and a 1/2" wrench. I doubt more than 3-4 threads actually engaged. Threadlocker was used.
2. The factory axle fitting was a 15mm on my car (06 GT), not a 13mm as noted in Shelby's instructions.
3. I didn't use the supplied Zip Tie, my evaporator tube is not close to the tank and there is no fear of contact/rubbing.

 

Cool! Thanks for the notes and the pics, should make my install much easier!

Thought I'd get to the first track day in April, but not happening, so I won't be needing it installed til May. Still have my upper 3rd link to install, so hopefully will get it all done on a day when the concrete isn't freezing (I would love having a lift, too).

 

Good job with the documentation, I'm sure it'll help other members thinking of doing this mod.