Rotrex 2zz Roadster - J03's Silver Shed

[J03]

Cheers pal, first time I've had a read through yours. Some cracking progress! Looks to be in much better overall fettle as well. I really did buy a pig   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

[justinread72]

Cheers pal, first time I've had a read through yours. Some cracking progress! Looks to be in much better overall fettle as well. I really did buy a pig   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

thing is I getting a new house I hope and with that comes more space and I will probably get something else ! I love rusty bolts  

 the Upol Raptor is also avalible in a tintable version so you add any colour and spray it on so you can do silver if you need

[KJPG]

How much did the BV setup cost you in the end with all the import and transport costs?

[J03]

Came to £397 inc del with the 15% November discount. Parcelforce charged me around £40 costs when they landed.

[Logan]

Wow this is proper,nice work!

[J03]

Sprayed & cleaned up a few parts at the weekend. This might just be the turning point now  s:) s:)

I also noticed something interesting with the new Blueprint wishbones that I bought last year; Upon removing the "blueprint" labels, I found Toyota stickers underneath! So these are Toyota parts with Blueprint labels over the top   s:shock: :shock: s:shock:  These were £55 ish per side online. At the dealers they would've been what, circa £300 per side? Bloody scandalous   s:roll: :roll: s:roll:  

[CrazySX]

Great progress bud. Your car will be the cleanest on here when done. Can't wait to see the shell all cleaned up  s;) s;)

That's a bargain for the wishbones! Is it the fronts you are referring to? I got my pattern ones from america (ebay) for about 100 quid. Do you have a link to the ones you bought?

[J03]

Yeah me too, just hope it lasts a good few year.

Sorry I got that wrong by a few quid   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:   I bought them through Amazon in the end  Subtotal: £127.88  Postage & Packing: £6.93  Since buying them I've seen cheaper elsewhere though.

They'll be the same as yours, Blue Print ADT38685C & ADT38685C. I just found it amusing that the genuine parts labels were covered over  s:D s:D  Just goes to show how much the dealers add on.

[Bernie]

Glad you hung on in there, you're doing a great job, keep the updates coming

[justinread72]

I looked at new wishbones but I have done the following

Powder coat 14 quid
New ball joints 20 quid
Whiteline bushes 64 quid
Fitting 20 quid
Not far of new but this way I get uprated bushes

[J03]

I considered refurbing, but they were in a state & I've heard of older wishbones fracturing before. It's an important part & I didn't like the idea of refitting previously corroded, 14 year old units.

I also don't want polybushes in any parts of the suspension setup, it'll be a road car & I need some impact to be absorbed.

[J03]

Bought some wheels  s:) s:)

[tomaky]

Verrrry Noiceeee.

[CrazySX]

They look big!!! What size are they?

[J03]

Just 16s matey, I need 16 minimum to go over the front 6 pot brakes (so 15's were out) I originally wanted 15/16 or 16/17 stagger, but I've found that 17 looks far too big at the back. These will be shod with some pretty meaty staggered rubber instead.

I found the below pic for a bit of inspiration  s;) s;)  That's the ultimate end game but these will put me on in the meantime.

[J03]

Think I'm going to need spacers  s:D s:D

[justinread72]

Just 16s matey, I need 16 minimum to go over the front 6 pot brakes (so 15's were out) I originally wanted 15/16 or 16/17 stagger, but I've found that 17 looks far too big at the back. These will be shod with some pretty meaty staggered rubber instead.

I found the below pic for a bit of inspiration  s;) s;)  That's the ultimate end game but these will put me on in the meantime.

I love that car two it's in my top 5 fav mr2s. I will have them arches one day

With your engine will be amazing. Nice wheels and agree 17s to big

[Vin]

If this Mr2 will be only slightly the beast your Celica was ... o boy , we are in for a treat .

[HERRE]

Hello Friend. Which is the mark of the spoiler ? Where, what you bought ?

[J03]

Well, she's nearly ready. Should be off the jig tomorrow & ready for drop off next week  s:shock: :shock: s:shock:

[J03]

Should hopefully be starting work on this again over the coming weeks. Few more bits have been refurbed, the steering rack was sent away for strip down & refresh, plus I've been having a go at making my own brake lines  s:) s:)  

Might just get the engine swap done in time for next summer, with any luck!

[Essex2Visuvesi]

Anyone else jealous of the rotisserie?

[shnazzle]

Mmmm... Chicken.....

Really sweet build thread. That's detail for you

[tommyzoom99]

Anyone else jealous of the rotisserie?

yes very   s:D s:D  

this car is going to be great once its done, hats off to you J03   s:bowdown: :bowdown: s:bowdown:  

cheers tommy

[justinread72]

Thank god you started again , it's been ages

Can't wait to see this build