Ok, changed the name of this thread to my build.
Will post pics as I do things.
Edit * the paragraph below has become a complete lie, I go on about small inexpensive mods but things have turned out very different
From this...
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To this...
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I've not got a big bucket of money, so most bits will be small inexpensive mods, hopefully make the car look better and a little unique. And hopefully not cheesy or chavy
I do have plans for the engine probably later this year... Now looking into turboing a recon 1zz.
I know bugger all about these cars so will need to learn as I go.
Have plans for a JDL body kit, also really like the rota grid alloys.
Lots to do probably take me a good year or so.
Had a good weekend playing around with the car...
Really enjoying this car.. Not got an unlimited pot of money but having fun doing a few bits here and there.
Takes me back 20 years to when I was 19!... I refuse to be 40 this year.
Fitted stainless manifold, cobra quad exhaust
I know it's a bit chavy but painted calipers red (I think it looks ok)
Spend 5 hours cleaning it.
Lowered it last week and fitted k&n induction kit,
After fitting the exhaust it seems really responsive now or maybe it's just me as it sounds faster!!!.
The foggy headlight is annoying me.. Is it better to just buy another, Ive read about the oven and opening up but I would probably ruin it.
Will be carbon wrapping the spoiler next weekend
Here's a few pics...
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Pics won't open s:( :( s:(
Paul
Mmmmm pics not working?
What have I done wrong?
*edit* Sussed it, I managed to disable everything s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
Pics are fine on my compter, love the look of the quad tail pipes. s:D :D s:D
Yep pics working now. What's the sound like with the Quad pipes?
Paul
Looking good Lee,the headlights can be polished up as problem is usually external on the PFL lights,but if not there are some in the sales section at present.
Quote from: "andyroo104"Looking good Lee,the headlights can be polished up as problem is usually external on the PFL lights,but if not there are some in the sales section at present.
I can't see a sales section.. Do I get it once I've been a member for a while?
Exhaust sounds great.. It booms a bit too much when getting to low revs with engine braking but nothing I can't forgive when I open it up. s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:
Just had a look Lee and it is a minimum post count of 30 to access the marketplace section of the forum,so only a few more posts for you.
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "andyroo104"Looking good Lee,the headlights can be polished up as problem is usually external on the PFL lights,but if not there are some in the sales section at present.
I can't see a sales section.. Do I get it once I've been a member for a while?
Exhaust sounds great.. It booms a bit too much when getting to low revs with engine braking but nothing I can't forgive when I open it up. s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:
Looks great Lee. I think you have to have so many posts before you can see the for sale section but maybe someone can help with that.
Looks like you are having a lot of fun with your car and that's what it's all about. Enjoy s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
Cheers for the info, will keep an eye out for the sales bit later when I have a few more posts up.
Really enjoying the car, my mate has a tvr chimaera 500 and has been pestering me for the last year to buy one... I can't afford the tvr so ended up with this! And I'm impressed.
Nice profile pic.
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You have done an amazing job cleaning and so many mods in a short time too,personally would rather own the mr2 than a TVR,much easier to mod the mr2 and cheaper. :-) :-) :-)
Quote from: "andyroo104"You have done an amazing job cleaning and so many mods in a short time too,personally would rather own the mr2 than a TVR,much easier to mod the mr2 and cheaper. :-) :-) :-)
Definitely cheaper.. Although I keep looking at turbo'd 2zz's on YouTube. I really need to stop.
My missus is polish and a couple of times a year goes to visit the family for 5/6 weeks, she is back in a few weeks so I'm trying to cram as much as I can on it now so she thinks I bought it like it! Then I can just shrug my shoulders in a confused manner when she asks why I'm skint... Lol.
Next time she goes, the body kit is going on.and some wheels.. Wonder if she will notice? s:D :D s:D
I like your way of thinking and planning,let's just hope she doesn't read this,lol.
Quote from: "andyroo104"I like your way of thinking and planning,let's just hope she doesn't read this,lol.
Na, she has no interest in the Internet unless it's clothes shopping, should be safe :-) :-) :-)
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "andyroo104"You have done an amazing job cleaning and so many mods in a short time too,personally would rather own the mr2 than a TVR,much easier to mod the mr2 and cheaper. :-) :-) :-)
Definitely cheaper.. Although I keep looking at turbo'd 2zz's on YouTube. I really need to stop.
My missus is polish and a couple of times a year goes to visit the family for 5/6 weeks, she is back in a few weeks so I'm trying to cram as much as I can on it now so she thinks I bought it like it! Then I can just shrug my shoulders in a confused manner when she asks why I'm skint... Lol.
Next time she goes, the body kit is going on.and some wheels.. Wonder if she will notice? s:D :D s:D
You've obviously taken a shine to her!!!!
Wow, you don't hang around s:lol: :lol: s:lol: Looks good and there's nothing wrong with red calipers s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
I'll bet my OH wishes I only used the internet for clothes shopping - he gets to fit all the bits I buy for my cars, the lucky boy s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "moorx"I'll bet my OH wishes I only used the internet for clothes shopping - he gets to fit all the bits I buy for my cars, the lucky boy s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Some people are just born lucky!! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
I was under the impression my exhaust was loud, on the verge of too loud!.
Until yesterday.....
I help my mate finish up fitting a silicone hose kit to his tvr chimeara 500, it has been in pieces for a few months because of also doing some other bits including a full decat exhaust.
Filled it with water and started it up.... Oh my god! My ears
I have since come to the conclusion, my exhaust is not too loud
:-) :-) :-)
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Filled it with water and started it up
s:?: :?: s:?: s:?: :?: s:?: s:?: :?: s:?:
looks good buddy blimey you knock out those mods pretty quick, always liked that colour blue on the 2s aswell
those TVRs are so loud i had a friend who had one a few year back and it was silly loud
cheers tommy
Quote from: "StuC"Quote from: "Leethesparky"Filled it with water and started it up
s:?: :?: s:?: s:?: :?: s:?: s:?: :?: s:?:
Just fitted the silicone hoses to the coolant circuit... Lol, it still needs petrol too s:D :D s:D
Playing around with the side vents today.
Drive to work was terrible, road is filthy.
One done one to go.
Didn't fancy facelift vents as everyone has them.
Hopefully they look ok
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Love the carbon look and the chrome mesh, nice job fella
Looks pretty good to me. Nice job!
Quote from: "loadswine"Looks pretty good to me. Nice job!
High praise indeed.
Quote from: "1979scotte"Quote from: "loadswine"Looks pretty good to me. Nice job!
High praise indeed.
Cheers guys.
Replacement headlight just gone in... Looks loads better
Carbon wrapped the spoiler the other day but I've come to the conclusion I can't wrap spoilers, so it's coming off and I'm going to spray the spoiler satin black or just colour match it to the car. Not decided yet. Maybe tomorrow.
Missus is back next week so my free time will rapidly decrease.
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I vote for colour match. Think black or carbon fibre won't work for me with the blue.
Side vents look great Lee and definitely colour code the spoiler.
Quote from: "andyroo104"Side vents look great Lee and definitely colour code the spoiler.
Think I will have a go tomorrow with the rattle cans. I remember doing a good job of spraying spoilers when I was 18!!
It can't have changed that much in 20 years, unless I had a different perception of "good" when I was 18..
*edit* 21 years... Oops. But I prefer 20
Oh and assuming halfords can manage to mix paint properly s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
They look great Lee. A good job well done s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Oh and assuming halfords can manage to mix paint properly s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
Halfords paint matching is all down to the person operating the machine,from experience not the best,unless they have your colour off the shelf,I would purchase via Toyota or good ebay seller.
Loads of paint places mix rattle cans of colour code.
Prime it blue so you get better coverage then flat the primer with 800 grit. Then degrease it. then use a tack rag to wipe it, base coat it with your rattle can of mixed base, then don't touch it (you'll affect the mettalic) then use a can of "2k clearcoat" any decent brand will do. the paint supplier that mixes the paint, someone like L.E WENT will do both of these things. Spray one light, patchy coat of clear then one glossy wet coat of clear. Then "denib" the surface c##p off with some wet 2000 grit paper,and polish it up with a compound like 3m fast cut or farecla g3 but T-cut will do, just take longer. Don't sand the clear with anything rougher than 2000 or it will take forever to get the sanding marks out.
Good luck s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "maybeturbo"Loads of paint places mix rattle cans of colour code.
Prime it blue so you get better coverage then flat the primer with 800 grit. Then degrease it. then use a tack rag to wipe it, base coat it with your rattle can of mixed base, then don't touch it (you'll affect the mettalic) then use a can of "2k clearcoat" any decent brand will do. the paint supplier that mixes the paint, someone like L.E WENT will do both of these things. Spray one light, patchy coat of clear then one glossy wet coat of clear. Then "denib" the surface c##p off with some wet 2000 grit paper,and polish it up with a compound like 3m fast cut or farecla g3 but T-cut will do, just take longer. Don't sand the clear with anything rougher than 2000 or it will take forever to get the sanding marks out.
Good luck s:D :D s:D
Great advice, cheers for that
I didn't know about not flattening the base because of the metallic.
:-) :-) :-)
Yeah, once the base is on you shouldn't touch it, don't degrease or anything and you should spray the clear within a few hours of basing it. Have you found the product 2k clear in cans?
Ok.... Sprayed the spoiler, good colour match, polished up nice too. Leave it a few days then give it a real good tcut and polish.
Didn't take long to dry... The workshop is tapped onto a 40 mega watt heating system that circulates at 90 degrees c. :-) :-) :-)
Who needs an oven!! Cranked up the workshop thermostat.
Couldn't find 2k and I'm not the best person with patients. So halfords it was for paint and lacquer.
Sprayed the bit under the boot vents red.. What do you think?.. I'm not sure.
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I'm not a huge fan of the red under the vents to be honest, different strokes and all that.
The 2k clear is more for longevity, you can always key it with a grey scotch pad or 1000grit at a later stage and give it a coat of 2k clear.
Nice job for rattle cans! Good work mate.
Quote from: "maybeturbo"I'm not a huge fan of the red under the vents to be honest, different strokes and all that.
The 2k clear is more for longevity, you can always key it with a grey scotch pad or 1000grit at a later stage and give it a coat of 2k clear.
Nice job for rattle cans! Good work mate.
Yeah thanks, I will do that later. I might be confident enough to spray my own body kit. It's worth a go.
I've got a compressor and spray guns in the workshop.
It's way easier with a gun! And cheaper. What guns have you got access to?
Buy a da sander and a rotary polisher from ebay, you'll buy both on the cheap for £60, a bottle of compound from your local paint place and you'll find it a lot easier to get results.
With a da sander and a polisher with a compound mop and some oast and you could make paint put in with a roller look pretty good, seriously.
Looks a good job and a good paint match too s8) 8) s8) Not a fan of the red under the vents though sprayed my under tray black and that showed up the vents nicely.
Paul
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Ok.... Sprayed the spoiler, good colour match, polished up nice too. Leave it a few days then give it a real good tcut and polish.
Didn't take long to dry... The workshop is tapped onto a 40 mega watt heating system that circulates at 90 degrees c. :-) :-) :-)
Who needs an oven!! Cranked up the workshop thermostat.
Couldn't find 2k and I'm not the best person with patients. So halfords it was for paint and lacquer.
Sprayed the bit under the boot vents red.. What do you think?.. I'm not sure.
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Good paint match, did halfords stock the paint in rattle cans or did you have it mixed and put into rattle cans?
Will need to paint over my roll bar feet once they are welded in
Halfords mixed up the paint, good match but not cheap though £14.99 can was just enough for spoiler.
I'm going to change the red bit, I'm not loving it either.
Thanks, I'll get some myself them.
It doesn't need a lot, just to cover up the feet of the cage, the seats cover it anyway s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "maybeturbo"It's way easier with a gun! And cheaper. What guns have you got access to?
Buy a da sander and a rotary polisher from ebay, you'll buy both on the cheap for £60, a bottle of compound from your local paint place and you'll find it a lot easier to get results.
With a da sander and a polisher with a compound mop and some oast and you could make paint put in with a roller look pretty good, seriously.
I've no idea what the guns are... Just some cheap ones I got from sealey I think for spraying the trailers and bits for farm machinery... Suppose I could get a better one, I might already have a da .. Need to check the cupboards s:D :D s:D
As long as the gun has a fluid tip no bigger than 1.4 you should be able to get it to spray solvent base and clear coat reasonably well. But it won't be suitable for water based base coat.
I'd invest in a little inline filter before the gun, about £5 and get yourself a machine polisher, you can use it for loads of stuff and you can get cheap ones. You'll be amazed at how much you can improve your sprayed finish with some 2000 grit paper and a machine polisher with compound. Pros get runs and orange peel too, they have to be able to correct them. I'd say it's well worth while getting a small bottle of 'silicone reducer' or 'fish eye reducer' it will help no end if your spraying with no body shop filters and in a garage full of rubbish.
I've been lucky that a friend of mine is a pro, about 25 years body shop experience and I've worked with him dozens of times. Picked up loads of good advice and I'm pretty competent myself now. It's not easy but not impossible, patience is a lot of it.
Looks really good, but sadly a no again from me on the red under the vents, i think black would have gone nicely with the black bumper inserts and carbon vents and black roof. But really like the rest of the car, done really well and great to see it look much better than the start!
Ok quick update...
Red under the vents is going this weekend.
Ordered a set of 17" rota gtr's in gunmetal today
Picking up jdl front bumper later this week ( thanks andyroo104)
Ordering the jdl rear bumper and skirts after the weekend.
Will be having a go at painting it myself thanks to maybeturbo's advice using proper spray gun, just need to order some paint.
Will stick up some photos as things change and hopefully everything will turn out ok, or I will have to save up and get someone to paint it for me. (And I'm skint now, but shh don't tell the missus, hopefully she won't notice the only things we have to eat are stock mr2 bits)
You certainly don't hang about,car will look great.
Bloody hell! Good on you for going ahead and getting it done!
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Ok quick update...
Red under the vents is going this weekend.
Ordered a set of 17" rota gtr's in gunmetal today
Picking up jdl front bumper later this week ( thanks andyroo104)
Ordering the jdl rear bumper and skirts after the weekend.
Will be having a go at painting it myself thanks to maybeturbo's advice using proper spray gun, just need to order some paint.
Will stick up some photos as things change and hopefully everything will turn out ok, or I will have to save up and get someone to paint it for me. (And I'm skint now, but shh don't tell the missus, hopefully she won't notice the only things we have to eat are stock mr2 bits)
What does the jdl bodykit look like?
Paul
Quote from: "alij100"Quote from: "Leethesparky"Ok quick update...
Red under the vents is going this weekend.
Ordered a set of 17" rota gtr's in gunmetal today
Picking up jdl front bumper later this week ( thanks andyroo104)
Ordering the jdl rear bumper and skirts after the weekend.
Will be having a go at painting it myself thanks to maybeturbo's advice using proper spray gun, just need to order some paint.
Will stick up some photos as things change and hopefully everything will turn out ok, or I will have to save up and get someone to paint it for me. (And I'm skint now, but shh don't tell the missus, hopefully she won't notice the only things we have to eat are stock mr2 bits)
What does the jdl bodykit look like?
Paul
Like this....
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Holy mother! s:scared: :scared: s:scared: That's one agresive bodykit s8) 8) s8) Look forward to the pics once done.
Paul
Ok, works started.
Another coat or 2 of base should do do it.
It's so much easier using a proper spray gun!!! And proper sanders!!
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Your so slow! How long have you had that front bumper for 10 mins? I'd have sorted out a sextuplet turbo V12 swap by now s;) ;) s;)
Can i borrow some of your get up and go you seem to have plenty to spare?
Well done mate.
Quote from: "1979scotte"Your so slow! How long have you had that front bumper for 10 mins? I'd have sorted out a sextuplet turbo V12 swap by now s;) ;) s;)
Can i borrow some of your get up and go you seem to have plenty to spare?
Well done mate.
To be honest, my missus has been delayed by 2 weeks and I've not exactly got a full diary... Bit sad really but meh!
Ps. 1 coat did it. Going for a McDonald's whilst it drys off a bit... That's how I roll! s8) 8) s8)
Looking good. :-) :-) :-)
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "1979scotte"Your so slow! How long have you had that front bumper for 10 mins? I'd have sorted out a sextuplet turbo V12 swap by now s;) ;) s;)
Can i borrow some of your get up and go you seem to have plenty to spare?
Well done mate.
To be honest, my missus has been delayed by 2 weeks and I've not exactly got a full diary... Bit sad really but meh!
Ps. 1 coat did it. Going for a McDonald's whilst it drys off a bit... That's how I roll! s8) 8) s8)
If it turns out well i'll let you do my bonnet, i won't even charge you much... That's how I roll s8) 8) s8)
576 is Scotte's paint code in case you were wondering Lee. s;-) ;-) s;-)
Quote from: "StuC"576 is Scotte's paint code in case you were wondering Lee. s;-) ;-) s;-)
No it's not.
1E7 is my paint code thank you.
Well done Lee and good on you for posting pics. It makes the thread much more interesting. Watching your progress with admiration s:D :D s:D
Maybe you should rename this thread speedy bloke, speedy build! s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "1979scotte"Quote from: "StuC"576 is Scotte's paint code in case you were wondering Lee. s;-) ;-) s;-)
No it's not.
1E7 is my paint code thank you.
Haha!.
It seems to have turned out ok.
Leave it for the night then attack it with the 2500 tomorrow then tcut.
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Quote from: "jinxedkitten"Maybe you should rename this thread speedy bloke, speedy build! s:) :) s:)
Yeah think I may have named the thread wrong, but don't worry things will come to a standstill soon, need to save for recon engine (mines burning a bit of oil) and turbo kit s:D :D s:D
Looks well Lee,looking forward to seeing it fitted.
Consider V6 if your talking about a new engine and a Turbo Kit.
Don't get me wrong I love my turbo but those V6 swaps have really got something.
Quote from: "1979scotte"Consider V6 if your talking about a new engine and a Turbo Kit.
Don't get me wrong I love my turbo but those V6 swaps have really got something.
I'd not even considered the v6 to be honest. I only really thought about the 2zz then the turbo.
Don't think the 2zz will suit my driving style as I'm used to turbo diesels driving at low revs.
Quickly scanned over a few v6 threads, looks like a massive job.
Quote from: "andyroo104"Looks well Lee,looking forward to seeing it fitted.
Will get it on tomorrow, but might look a bit odd for a while as the wheels haven't arrived yet and madmotors called me today, it's going to be 7-10 days for the rest of the kit. s:( :( s:(
Quote from: "Ripley"Well done Lee and good on you for posting pics. It makes the thread much more interesting. Watching your progress with admiration s:D :D s:D
Cheers ripley, I'm actually quite enjoying myself... To be honest I have no idea what I'm doing, today was the first time I've sprayed with a gun. Next week will be the first time ive fitted a fibreglass bodykit ,sure that will be fun getting it to fit. Best learn how to use the fibreglass repair kits. Later this year hopefully will be fitting a turbo. I fitted one years ago to a xr2. Had no idea then and nothing has changed. I know nothing about boost controlling and stuff like that, so got some reading to do.
I like the self achievement thing, but more importantly I am tight and don't like paying people to do things I can break myself, it's in my genes. Although I've lived in kent for 8 years, I'm northern (almost Yorkshire) so that makes me automatically tight!
s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Looking good. Top job.
Don't sand into the recesses or the undersides of bits, you'll kill yourself with the polishing. Stick to the flat visible areas and it'll look great. Don't leave it too long before you denib and polish cos it only gets harder. The very next day is ideal.
Nice job. Don't drop while polishing, I've Done that. . . . . A few times! Lol lol.
I should have said before but I didn't realise you were painting it off the car, you always want to paint panels sitting in the position they go on the car in, upright- you know what I mean??? So the metallic particles lay the same as the surrounding panels.
But don't kill yourself if the colour looks a little off, bumpers are totally different colours to the body on most cars out of the showroom, you just don't notice cos it's new and shiny.
Re the V6 you've got to ask yourself how much your going to spend on an engine rebuild and a turbo kit.
Last i heard drive in drive out V6 swap was 4.5k. That gets you around 200bhp and torque.
Oh and the noise.
2zz NA is a good track weapon but nobody has convinced me yet of it's merits on the street in comparison to a turbo.
I had a few diesels before my 2 and missed the torque so much.
Quote from: "maybeturbo"Looking good. Top job.
Don't sand into the recesses or the undersides of bits, you'll kill yourself with the polishing. Stick to the flat visible areas and it'll look great. Don't leave it too long before you denib and polish cos it only gets harder. The very next day is ideal.
Nice job. Don't drop while polishing, I've Done that. . . . . A few times! Lol lol.
I should have said before but I didn't realise you were painting it off the car, you always want to paint panels sitting in the position they go on the car in, upright- you know what I mean??? So the metallic particles lay the same as the surrounding panels.
But don't kill yourself if the colour looks a little off, bumpers are totally different colours to the body on most cars out of the showroom, you just don't notice cos it's new and shiny.
Yes will give it a polish tomorrow.
Did everything how you said and it seemed to go ok. Glad you told me about the mix ratios because I didn't have a clue and the 2k hardener didn't say anything on the can.
Also the compressor psi, had it too high to start, I realised and dropped it, went on nice then.
Bloke in the paint shop was a pain, wanted to prove a point that he had product knowledge and I di really know what I wanted, just kept reeling off all types of paints and asking me what I wanted, when I told him what I was doing, he didn't want to give advice. Just looked at me all smug. But I let him have his moment of self importance.
Cheers for all the advice.
No worries. I know exactly what you mean, he probably has little to no experience actually painting, just knows what the products are, hate people like that. Like people on dealer parts counters, hear the techs talking and think they know it all. Everyone's gotta learn somehow! In the future you can ask for the data sheet for any product you buy or Google and you'll find one for most products.
I'd really recommend a machine polisher if your enjoying it and getting good results, and stay away from farecla g3, get some 3m fast cut plus and the green foam, a bottle will last you years, can get it all off eBay, it's a shame I gave away a polisher recently because I got a new one. But a cheapo will do the trick and last well.
Quote from: "maybeturbo"No worries. I know exactly what you mean, he probably has little to no experience actually painting, just knows what the products are, hate people like that. Like people on dealer parts counters, hear the techs talking and think they know it all. Everyone's gotta learn somehow! In the future you can ask for the data sheet for any product you buy or Google and you'll find one for most products.
I'd really recommend a machine polisher if your enjoying it and getting good results, and stay away from farecla g3, get some 3m fast cut plus and the green foam, a bottle will last you years, can get it all off eBay, it's a shame I gave away a polisher recently because I got a new one. But a cheapo will do the trick and last well.
Don't worry cheers
I've got a polisher coming!. s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Bumpers polished and on,
I have no idea how, but my painting has turned out really good??
Few things need to sort though, my aluminium mesh wasn't long enough so had to fit the black back in and i think my aluminium would look better.
Also have a bit of a gap under the bonnet and need to figure something out. Car looks a bit out of balance without the rest of the kit and wheels but it's all on its way.
Before (bonnet popped)
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After- not decided whether to stick the jdm badge on yet
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My spraying
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Wow Lee that looks great,top marks on the spraying too. :-) :-) :-)
Excellent job.
When are you doing mine?
Quote from: "1979scotte"Excellent job.
When are you doing mine?
I think after a bit more practice I could do it for you s:D :D s:D
To be honest for the sake of about 30 quids worth of paint vs spray shop it would be worth a go... But I need a bit more practice, it's not perfect.
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That looks great Lee, well impressed. Can wait to see the rest of the kit fitted, the car is going to look stunning s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
Looks good Lee as has been said flat it with 2000 wet and dry and machine polish it up. Stunning.
Re: v6
As much as I like the awesome sound of a v, when I look at the mr2 it just doesn't suit a v sound for me. It's a small Japanese sports car and to me the look of the car would be more suited to winding up a turbo and a dump valve, especially when they have the kits on. I suppose a bit "fast and furious "
It's just my opinion but for me that's the sound that matches the looks.
Everyone is different
As you say each to there own.
A 4 pot soundtrack doesn't really do it for me.
Unless your talking something honda revving itself to death.
Thats not a cheap engine swap either.
Wheels are on!
They look good...
A dark picture... Get some more tomorrow
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[SMILING FACE WITH HEART-SHAPED EYES]
Quote from: "andyroo104"[SMILING FACE WITH HEART-SHAPED EYES]
They look better after the drive home the ride height has settled down after being jacked up. Will get some pics tomorrow.
Can't wait for the rest of the kit to come. Looking a bit like a snow plough at the min. :-) :-) :-)
I too can't wait to see the rest of the kit fitted,totally loving your project Lee,definitely my cup of tea.
Quote from: "andyroo104"I too can't wait to see the rest of the kit fitted,totally loving your project Lee,definitely my cup of tea.
Me too guys, me too s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
New wheels
Rota gtr 17x7.5 et35
The tyres need the soap cleaning off, the car needs cleaning but you get the idea.
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Looks good mate.
What's the wife going to think?
I'm not actually a big fan of the bumper but I think the wheels, together with the bumper and the soon to be fitted skirts and rear will look pretty good.
And of course it's the best colour, none of this silver or yellow malarkey s;) ;) s;)
Sprayed the mesh in the bumper black. Looks better now.
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Much better actually! Good work
very good work on this. well done s:D :D s:D looks good
5 minutes with the iPad gives a nice moody pic....
Got a ebay special short shifter coming tomorrow and if I'm really lucky im hoping for the rest of the jdl kit before the weekend.
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See we all say we won't go mad to fast :-p
But it HappenS
Love the rims and you've done a good job on the painting something I don't think I'd have the patience for lol
Keep up the good work
I have been really bored waiting for the rest of the bodykit to come.....
So spent my day aimlessly looking at pointless things on the net, ended up buying one of these off fleabay for a good price.
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Pioneer sph-da110
Something else to impatiently wait for!,,
Fitted new head unit.... Really pleased with it,
The rest of the bodykit has been delayed, I need to wait another week for it
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Jesus, you get things sorted! I see your planning a turbo, that will probably be running by next week! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
looking really good.
where can i find the 'Roadster" badge?
Quote from: "MR2zz"looking really good.
where can i find the 'Roadster" badge?
It was already on the car, I took all of the badges off except that one.. It's the UK name instead of spyder.
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Jesus, you get things sorted! I see your planning a turbo, that will probably be running by next week! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Haha, turbo will definitely be later.. changing my everyday car in the next couple of weeks (poor thing has done 180k getting a bit tired probably from my neglect) ,so funds will be gone for a while. s:( :( s:(
Amazing speed this build is coming along. Looking good and Love the alloys. Really suit the blue s8) 8) s8)
Paul
looking really good liking the wheels and head unit........nice work buddy
cheers tommy
Little update....
Fitted a low profile sub woofer thingy today behind the passenger seat, didn't want to lose any storage space... Surprisingly sounds really good!
Rest of the bodykit is due mid next week so hopefully next weekend will be starting to paint and fit..
Ordered some more goodies today
3 gauges.. Oil pressure,oil temp and boost (optimistic I know, as I haven't got a turbo yet but wanted them matching!)
Gauge pod for dash
Oil sandwich thing for gauges
Plasma dash lights kit
Heating control plasma lights kit
My mate with the tvr booked our cars in for the faversham street show if anyone in Kent is going... Whenever it is( I can't remember)
Mmmm busy times ahead!
Have you got a little write up of the sub woofer? I.e make and where exactly you put it? So it didn't take up space?
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Have you got a little write up of the sub woofer? I.e make and where exactly you put it? So it didn't take up space?
No prob. When I get chance I will take a couple of pics, but it's basically one of those low profile ones that's designed to go under the seat, but the mr2 seat is too low so put it upright behind the passenger seat.
Had to move the passenger seat 2 clicks forward but you can hardly tell.
How did you secure it ?
Quote from: "andyroo104"How did you secure it ?
The seat holds it tight.
Only the fuel tank is located behind the rear firewall of the seat.
Quote from: "andyroo104"Only the fuel tank is located behind the rear firewall of the seat.
No it's not screwed it is just squashed behind the seat.
I will take some photos.
:-) :-) :-)
okay here's some pics
The first is showing the sub box behind the seat , the other 2 show that's it not really affected the seat position too much
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Nice idea Lee,I bet it sounds good too.
Quote from: "andyroo104"Nice idea Lee,I bet it sounds good too.
It sounds really good. I was going to change the stock speakers but I don't need to.
It really fills out the sound. Gives a nice thumping sound without going to the boy racer extreme
Today fitted the plasma dash lights and heater controls kit,
So here's some photos for anyone thinking of buying this kit... I am really pleased with it, they look better in real life than the photos.
Original dash lights,
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Kit fitted, daytime look
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Night time,
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I had these in my car Lee and absolutely loved them,did you have any problems when fitting?
Quote from: "andyroo104"I had these in my car Lee and absolutely loved them,did you have any problems when fitting?
No Andy,went straight forward... The heater ones were a bit of a pain because they have a bit that sticks out with the cable on and I needed to cut in a notch for it to go through, if you look at the photo really closely at the 10'o clock position on each control you can see where the tab is, but it altogether took about an hour I think.
They do look really good, I saw the picture of yours when I was searching the site for pictures whilst I was thinking of buying them.. You say "had" do you not have them anymore?
God man slow down there won't be anything stock left!
Your an inspiration.
Quote from: "Leethesparky"They do look really good, I saw the picture of yours when I was searching the site for pictures whilst I was thinking of buying them.. You say "had" do you not have them anymore?
I removed them due to a problem with my Rev counter failing,so I had to dismantle two units in order to retain my genuine mileage and keep putting the job off as I had a few problems when I initially fitted mine.
Quote from: "andyroo104"Quote from: "Leethesparky"They do look really good, I saw the picture of yours when I was searching the site for pictures whilst I was thinking of buying them.. You say "had" do you not have them anymore?
I removed them due to a problem with my Rev counter failing,so I had to dismantle two units in order to retain my genuine mileage and keep putting the job off as I had a few problems when I initially fitted mine.
I found the dash literally a 10 minute job, didn't remove any needles just slipped over everything with gentle swearing, and a few minutes with a test meter to find the dash light wire on the plugs. The heater controls took the longest.
Quote from: "1979scotte"God man slow down there won't be anything stock left!
Your an inspiration.
Scott, I'm planning to build another car out of stock parts.. lol.
Just found out my mate that has booked me into the Faversham car show is taking 2 more mates, I will be going with a TVR, a Ferrari 360 and a porsche, so I need to get that bodykit finished.
No , seriously I should fit something functional like brace bars or something... I will get round to it eventually but I'm a visual kind of person.
Another great job Lee , well done
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "1979scotte"God man slow down there won't be anything stock left!
Your an inspiration.
Scott, I'm planning to build another car out of stock parts.. lol.
Just found out my mate that has booked me into the Faversham car show is taking 2 more mates, I will be going with a TVR, a Ferrari 360 and a porsche, so I need to get that bodykit finished.
No , seriously I should fit something functional like brace bars or something... I will get round to it eventually but I'm a visual kind of person.
That makes you the exact opposite of me, apart from a few badges, a bit of leather and some bling all my money has gone on turbo, bracing, brakes and suspension mods.
First practical mod should be bracing especially if your serious about a turbo.
Quote from: "Ripley"Another great job Lee , well done
Cheers... There are people on here with a lot nicer cars than mine but most of my mods are affordable or made affordable by doing myself and I thought if I add pics for everything people can make a decision if they want to purchase them for themselves.
It's a bit more of a info thread (before after pics) than showing off my car, because as I said there are a lot of nice cars on here and mine does not come close to them s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "1979scotte"Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "1979scotte"God man slow down there won't be anything stock left!
Your an inspiration.
Scott, I'm planning to build another car out of stock parts.. lol.
Just found out my mate that has booked me into the Faversham car show is taking 2 more mates, I will be going with a TVR, a Ferrari 360 and a porsche, so I need to get that bodykit finished.
No , seriously I should fit something functional like brace bars or something... I will get round to it eventually but I'm a visual kind of person.
That makes you the exact opposite of me, apart from a few badges, a bit of leather and some bling all my money has gone on turbo, bracing, brakes and suspension mods.
First practical mod should be bracing especially if your serious about a turbo.
Yeah, I've already been looking at bracing.. But to do the turbo properly I need to take the car off the road and to be honest I am enjoying it too much, I want to see summer through first then take it off the road for winter and get down to some serious work.
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "1979scotte"Quote from: "Leethesparky"Scott, I'm planning to build another car out of stock parts.. lol.
Just found out my mate that has booked me into the Faversham car show is taking 2 more mates, I will be going with a TVR, a Ferrari 360 and a porsche, so I need to get that bodykit finished.
No , seriously I should fit something functional like brace bars or something... I will get round to it eventually but I'm a visual kind of person.
That makes you the exact opposite of me, apart from a few badges, a bit of leather and some bling all my money has gone on turbo, bracing, brakes and suspension mods.
First practical mod should be bracing especially if your serious about a turbo.
Yeah, I've already been looking at bracing.. But to do the turbo properly I need to take the car off the road and to be honest I am enjoying it too much, I want to see summer through first then take it off the road for winter and get down to some serious work.
Best way to do it take your time see what the car has to offer in standard form, tbh i went turbo too soon but i craved more power. Want even more now!
Those speedo and heater dial lights made me do a sex wee! Stunning.
My job for Saturday.
Wiring up these gauges!
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Sandwich plate is ready for fitting and wiring tomorrow
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Gauges wired up and working.... well obviously boost gauge not working but wired up the sender ready.
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Nice one.
At this rate we'll see that boost gauge working by xmas.
Xmas you say..... After going in yours Scott it will be more like may I think. Lol
My night time view...
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Quote from: "Leethesparky"My night time view...
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You can wire me up one of those plasma kits they look great!
No problem, get one and bring it over.
just don't look whilst I fit it... :-) :-) :-)
it's amazing how far plastic needles bend without snapping!!!
I need to refit mine too,so you could start a little business here fitting these. :-) :-) :-)
Quote from: "andyroo104"I need to refit mine too,so you could start a little business here fitting these. :-) :-) :-)
There's a good chance I will be fitting/spraying the rest of the jdl kit next Saturday, so convince Scott to order one, he knows where my work is and I could sort both out I between coats s:D :D s:D
The dash is only 15 minutes it's the heater controls that are a pain
Assuming you don't get confused when you pass that sign saying welcome to kent, as you've convinced yourself you live in kent s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Lol,I only have the dash ones not the heater controls,but would love to pop over sometime and see your car progressing in person.
Quote from: "andyroo104"Lol,I only have the dash ones not the heater controls,but would love to pop over sometime and see your car progressing in person.
No problem at all, I'm really hoping my bits come soon. I've been waiting 3 weeks for them now.. had enough of the snow plough look.
Now that does look modern inside. Had plasma dials in my mk2 but never suited the interior.
Quote from: "Gazbills"Now that does look modern inside. Had plasma dials in my mk2 but never suited the interior.
They were a bit of a shock when i first powered them up but i actually really like them now. My dash gauges were supposed to be blue/white but was sent amber/white. But after driving last night I will not complain as I think blue would be too bright.
Got a box of bits today.... At last!
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Busy weekend!
Plumbed in the boost gauge yesterday !, because very very soon it will be needed s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:
Niiiice!
Very nice mate,we need lots of pics.
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Skirts look a good fit,were they?
Quote from: "andyroo104"Skirts look a good fit,were they?
No they were a pain!!!
Aii there a nightmare Nath knows all to well! Spraying it blue?
Quote from: "tomaky"Aii there a nightmare Nath knows all to well! Spraying it blue?
Yeah will be blue tomorrow.
Maybe tackle the rear bumper Sunday.
Had to drop the missus off for work at 5, so I continued with the car. .. pointless going back to bed at that time..
Although when I said, of course I will cut the lawn, I don't think this is exactly what she meant...
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Quote from: "Leethesparky"Had to drop the missus off for work at 5, so I continued with the car. .. pointless going back to bed at that time..
Although when I said, of course I will cut the lawn, I don't think this is exactly what she meant...
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You can do the lawn between coats. Looking great Lee s:D :D s:D
I assumed they would be painted off the car?
No, not possible because of the rubbish fit. Some places had to be screwed and filled to pull them into shape.
A few people have said how rubbish the fit is. But it doesn't matter, if they come off, it will be for a wide body.
Quote from: "Leethesparky"No, not possible because of the rubbish fit. Some places had to be screwed and filled to pull them into shape.
A few people have said how rubbish the fit is. But it doesn't matter, if they come off, it will be for a wide body.
I see, makes sense.
Cut that lawn yet? s:D :D s:D
Stuff the lawn,get that kit on. :-) :-) :-)
Bloody hell.. you've been a bit busy Lee.
Quote from: "elzorillo"Bloody hell.. you've been a bit busy Lee.
Erm ... I forgot to tell you about this thread ed.
Side skirts and spoiler primed... ran out of primer so may just get the rear bumper to fit tomorrow then paint one evening.
I know a lot if people don't like these spoilers, but to be honest I'm not going for the subtle look...
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Did you knick the spoiler off Batmans batmobile??
Not like those spoilers? No Lee i hate those spoilers!
Long as you like it no one else matters.
Quote from: "elzorillo"Did you knick the spoiler off Batmans batmobile??
Batman wishes he had that spoiler!!
I've got that spoiler and like it.
Quote from: "rbuckingham"I've got that spoiler and like it.
Me too Richard! !!
I was brought up with hotwheels cars, I want a real one now..
Me and Richards going to show batman what a proper spoiler should look like s:D :D s:D
Just needs a wet n dry and a polish tomorrow
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Completes the look! Good work
Looking good Lee and impressive work rate.
Quote from: "andyroo104"Looking good Lee and impressive work rate.
Ps that Impreza diffuser will fit the jdl, had it all held up in place today... Will look good too.
Need to buy half a litre of base on Monday so I can do the rear bumper, found out how to get a perfect colour match! Don't be tight with the paint.. Keep putting it on until it goes a real dark blue, the skirts match perfectly
Look forward to seeing your car in person.
Cracking job Lee, you should be proud of that job, looks amazing. You sure don't hang about!
Been following this. Amazed at the speed and quality
Well done. Diffuser then turbo!
Ok, changed the name of my thread as it's not so average anymore...
Reason being is that I was supposed to replace my 05 plate Saab 9-3, as its nearly done 180k, but carefully conjured up the perfect plan not to change it and save myself some money,
I washed it!! So now the Saab is staying for another year or so and gave me a chance to speed up my plans on the mr2.
Spraying and fitting the jdl kit myself is saving nearly a grand, so that can be spent in more interesting ways.
Got something very exciting being delivered hopefully this week, so need to finish the jdl stuff before it arrives.
Just need to buy some more paint and also figure out how to attach the side vents as there is not clip mounts.
Going into work today later to wet n dry and polish the bits from yesterday .
Will post pics as things progress, so if anyone thinking of purchasing any bits I have purchased they can see what it looks like and how difficult it is to fit yourself, because I am doing everything myself and truly have no idea what I'm doing
Thanks
Looking good, be interesting what bits you got coming.
s:D :D s:D your handy work is looking good, you should be pleased with your efforts.
good to see your keeping us and yourself waiting for more parts to arrive and place on s8) 8) s8)
when done put some picture up from all angles s:) :) s:)
For anyone that's interested, this is what the impreza rear defuser looks like on the standard bumper.
you can see it poking out the bottom, and it almost fits perfect, just needed to drill a couple if fastening holes.
ignore the red bits behind my grille they will be black when I fit the jdl bumper.
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Rear Diffuser looks great, may need to invest in one myself, does it come with fittings?
Quote from: "MarkNI"Rear Diffuser looks great, may need to invest in one myself, does it come with fittings?
It came with nuts and bolts, you can drill holes so it fits to the nappy fittings.
How much, and how long it take on the diffuser?
Quote from: "tomaky"How much, and how long it take on the diffuser?
60 quid from eBay, took me 5 minutes to fit because my original nappy bolts sheared when i changed the exhaust so I cable tied it though the holes. It sits solid
I havent got the nappy on at all so it could be easy peasy.
Will pm you a ebay link to confirm.
I don't know why, but the rear bumper fits perfect!
I flattened it ready for painting, then tried it... drilled the mounting holes and it fits???
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So going to take it off and paint it.
Also update on the impreza diffuser. It has started to melt on the cat, so mount it under the bumper, don't jam it inside like me. Then it should clear.
Great news Lee,maybe they have finally sorted the fitment issues,problem areas are normally a gap under the rear lights and gap between bumper/wings.
No gaps Andy, the bumper and the side vents were made when I ordered, the side skirts and spoiler were off the shelf
Good to hear that they have sorted the issues then,looking great anyway mate.
Would it help to line the diffuser with some of that heat proof matting?
Bumper is on.... not wet n dry'd yet leave it another day.. but my spraying is getting better, no runs, no orange peel.. turned out really well.
The jdl is slightly higher in the middle so can't get the diffuser on over the cat... but after the weekend there won't be a cat there, so it can go back on later.
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Love it,great work Lee.
Going well! Credit to you for trying your own painting
I've got some car porn!!
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Wow!!
For god sake slow down.
Thats what the wife will be saying once you've that lot fitted.
Ok, it's in, it runs, and it's a lot faster than I thought ...
runs like crap though, got some stuff to sort, p0100 comes on and stays on after first full boost. It's running way too rich, won't idle properly. Runs like crap at a constant speed,
But used the hass 2 map off the reference and adjusted the injectors back to standard as the map had 440cc injectors.
Think I will leave it for now and order a wideband afr meter.
not going to buy anything else for a while now. Want to properly finish everything I have already.
Any advice on mapping is welcome and any thoughts on that maf light too
like I said it only comes on after the first full boost after leaving the battery disconnected. I can drive at low revs without it coming on. And it stays on. It won't reset with a obd reader.
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Pay someone to map it. I did my kit car with a wideband on the road, but it's impossible to hold it at high loads and get it right as it fired off down the road (over 260 bhp/ton). I took it to Bailey Performance when I couldn't get any further- he made a real difference in the mid range, much more drivable after. And much faster!
Ps- impressive work though, you really don't hang about
Madness! Where did you get the kit from? Intercooled or charge cooled?
We need more pics!!
The laptop I was using for the ecu died.... lol
Had just put on a map which I knew would over fuel. And was just about to adjust it.
I had to drive home 10 mile using more fuel than a jumbo jet. Used quarter of a tank to get home. It did not matter how careful I was I could see the needle moving.
There is no intercooling yet, it's the basic whifbitz kit.
Oh ok, new stuff, not used? Was it easy to fit?
It was really easy to fit. Once a oil return was fitted into the sump, the rest of it just bolted on.
Took only a few hours to fit it all.
Getting it to run right will take me a lot longer
didn't really want to pay for a map yet until I fit intercooling , injectors etc.
Nice! Once again, great work s:) :) s:)
You don't hang about! Get it mapped and it will drive nicely I bet.
Ordered a new maf sensor today, can't get rid of that p0100 light. Must have damaged it swapping over.
Really nice build, seems like somethin I would do with infinite funds s:) :) s:) How will you go about lowering it?
Quote from: "feralcrew"Really nice build, seems like somethin I would do with infinite funds s:) :) s:) How will you go about lowering it?
It's already lowered with tein springs, 29mm on the front 30mm on the rear I think.
Hopefully maf sensor and afr meter should be here today so I can have a proper look.
Maf is in, took out the boost controller to keep it a low boost about 5 psi for safety. added the c2 map to my emanage. Added a timing map to it, changed a few settings to better match my setup.
Car is running perfect. And quick!!!
Afr gauge will be here tomorrow so see if I can take it back up to 7-8 psi when I can properly see what's going on. If it's pushing the injectors too much I will drop it back to what it is today, as I'm happy with it. It is sooooo much faster than the standard car. :-) :-) :-)
7-8 is very likely more than a stock can do, I max the stock injector at 190 but that was NA
Great stuff! Amazing what you've achieved.
What's next?
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"Great stuff! Amazing what you've achieved.
What's next?
Think that's it for now, going to properly finish everything...
Fit afr gauge it's one of those touch screen plx ones.
Play with tuning and boost controller
I've got a greddy bov which I may or may not fit
Stick some bits on the for sale section, that I've taken off after only buying a month ago!
Spoiler needs repainting or might put the tte style one back on, will look tomorrow and decide
Rear bumper needs properly polishing,
Need to spray and fit the jdl side vents
Got some jaguar xkr bonnet vents to fit then respray whole bonnet( it got stone chips) as I think my spraying is getting good enough,
Refit Impreza rear diffuser.
Properly clean and polish the whole car including engine bay.
And ermmm that's probably it for this year.... Maybe s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:
Quote from: "rbuckingham"7-8 is very likely more than a stock can do, I max the stock injector at 190 but that was NA
I thought I would be pushing it anymore than it is, probably pushing the clutch too
Great to see you have car all up and running with boost. :-) :-) :-)
Will see if i can help you out on the diffuser front.
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "Meeerrrk"Great stuff! Amazing what you've achieved.
What's next?
Think that's it for now, going to properly finish everything...
Fit afr gauge it's one of those touch screen plx ones.
Play with tuning and boost controller
I've got a greddy bov which I may or may not fit
Stick some bits on the for sale section, that I've taken off after only buying a month ago!
Spoiler needs repainting or might put the tte style one back on, will look tomorrow and decide
Rear bumper needs properly polishing,
Need to spray and fit the jdl side vents
Got some jaguar xkr bonnet vents to fit then respray whole bonnet( it got stone chips) as I think my spraying is getting good enough,
Refit Impreza rear diffuser.
Properly clean and polish the whole car including engine bay.
And ermmm that's probably it for this year.... Maybe s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:
Keep you busy for... A weekend?! s:D :D s:D
Wideband afr fitted.
Fitted it into the glove box, it's low profile so doesn't go all the way though... There is a space that it sits nicely in and duck taped the cables into the corners on the inside.. nice tidy job.
decided there because I wanted to see it from passenger seat if I need to sit and map.. also didn't want anymore pods stuck on the dash... and also the glove box is easily replaceable if I take it out.
And I think it looks good there.
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Looks good, I have my ks3 there. Let me know how the afr goes, need to get a wideband myself
Quote from: "rbuckingham"Looks good, I have my ks3 there. Let me know how the afr goes, need to get a wideband myself
Really pleased with the wideband, it's readings are so smooth.. No jumping up and down, you can really see what's happening under different loads.
Put the boost controller back in, even wound right down it kicks the turbo in hard so it's an instant 8psi, put on a higher fueling map but the engine was pinging with wot, the afr was good... About 11.5 with wot and full boost so I assume the injectors were keeping up.. Following the map at that point it was pinging The timing was back 7 degrees so I assume it needed to come back some more..
Logged the run so will check it when I find something to read it with (not found a log program yet)..
But I'm not clever enough with knock and timing so took the boost controller out and it runs happy at 5-6psi, it creeps so if I give it some it boosts at 6 ish
11.5 not fantastic for me that would be on the lean side, at wot I would expect 12.5 - 13
Quote from: "rbuckingham"11.5 not fantastic for me that would be on the lean side, at wot I would expect 12.5 - 13
I thought the lower numbers were richer?
11.5 parts air to 1 part fuel...
Yes your right I'm talking out me bum, been a long day.
Have a look at this might be helpful for you
m http://rusubaru.com/afrs-101/ (http://rusubaru.com/afrs-101/) m
Quote from: "rbuckingham"Yes your right I'm talking out me bum, been a long day.
Have a look at this might be helpful for you
m http://rusubaru.com/afrs-101/ (http://rusubaru.com/afrs-101/) m
Cheers Richard, according to that my afr was good, so must be my timing, need to pull it back some more... Think I will just enjoy it for a while before I blow it up.. I will leave it as it is for now
I've had an overload of information this week trying to learn about mapping... And tomorrow I'm continuing my nebosh health and safety course (yawn!).. So my head will explode soon..
Fitted afr and cleaned the inside of the car today so one and a half jobs are knocked off my list...
My mate took me out in his chimaera 500 this evening.. First time I've been in it, that's the first time I've been truly scared in a car.. And not from his driving, from the ridiculous amount of power!
It's sunny (kind of) and I've cleaned the car so here is a few pics
Still got loads of finishing to do....
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Looks stunning Lee and a real credit to all your hard and fast work.
Quote from: "andyroo104"Looks stunning Lee and a real credit to all your hard and fast work.
+1 ^^^ s:bowdown: :bowdown: s:bowdown:
Jaguar xkr bonnet vents... serve no purpose at all. But I like them.
Will be blue later when I can be bothered to spray the bonnet.
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They will look better in Blue Lee, I quite like those. What a transformation in your car. Looks great s:D :D s:D
Little update. ...
just been tidying up a few bits lately.
also resprayed and refitted the gt spoiler.
fitted greddy bov
Changed the spark plugs for ngk iridium
Ordered a little ally manifold thing to tidy up the little boost pipes
need to give the engine bay a real good clean
Ordered a clutch
ordered a charge cooler kit
sorting injectors and fuel regulator
Then Remap to suit new stuff at 10-11psi boost.
Then maybe take the car for a proper map as there is not much more I can do without forging the engine.
Few pics
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I'm going to leeds castle car show with a few friends on the 17th May if anyone is going, but don't laugh as I am the poor one
I will be going with 2 Ferrari's a porsche and a TVR... eerrmmm and my mr2
Fitted some injectors today...
I stole stupink's idea of using Astra vxr 470cc injectors, picked a set up for 100 quid, found some Bosch plugs at a local scrappy for 4 quid,
Soldered on the plugs, butchered the injectors to fit the mr2 fuel rail, covered my engine in petrol, thought it would be a good idea to fit new orings, found the oring box at work, tried again, everything perfect.
Adjusted the emanage to suit, the engine does not cough at high revs now, pulled back my timing a little to reduce the torque as my clutch is somewhere on the back of a donkey between here and America, the clutch is a lot happier with the timing pulled back.
Thanks stupink for the injector idea., I got some rc440's from viets but they were too fat.
Oh and had some of that hydrofilm stuff delivered today so might have a go with it later. Got some carbon for my side vents and interior bits and a blue flame design for my engine cover plastic bit and fuse box covers etc...
Interested to see the hydro dipping.
Any plans to rolling road the car?
Going to have a play with the hydrodip stuff today. Will clear coat it tomorrow so if it's any good will take some pics..
Will be fitting a clutch and charge cooler next weekend then turning up the boost to around 10-11psi, so in theory I will be up to the max that the engine can take. It is the perfect time to get a proper map, but I may just get it dyno'd to see what power I've achieved then put my money into the next engine for my winter project.. My engine will not last forever as its using oil, that's why I didn't mind pushing it as I already knew it would need replacing.
Mmmmm, low compression 1zz or put my turbo on a 2zz........but for the rest of this year it will stay as it is.
Great job amigo!
Hydrodipping..... It is not as easy as it looks on YouTube. .
After about 10 fails here are a few bit I managed to do, not perfect but acceptable ... getting the hang of it, so will do some more bits later, and get a normal carbon colour so I can do my side vents.
And interior bits. The gold is a bit bling but goes well against the blue of the car.
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Looks pretty good to me!
What's the difficult bit?
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"Looks pretty good to me!
What's the difficult bit?
Everything! It does not go right if you do anything slightly wrong
the water has to be perfect temp, it has to be left exactly the right amount of time, exactly the right amount of activator, contained so it doesn't just expand and disperse.
Takes some practice but it's possible to do at home.
Will be lots of bits out the way this weekend whilst fitting the clutch and charge cooler, so going to give the engine bay a good clean..... Assuming I'm not swearing at the gearbox.
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Look great to me too!
Spot on!
I got to give this a go!
Quote from: "ayresyboy"I got to give this a go!
Be prepared to mess it up a few times.... I was getting frustrated yesterday, could not get it to work properly.
But it looks really good when it goes right, when the clear coat goes on it really brings out the colours.
One of my engineers has a gold carbon screwdriver set now... not sure if he wanted it but I will find out tomorrow
are you running the bigger injectors with the standard fuel system? i.e standard pressure and no return line?
what turbo kit do you have?
what chargecooler are you going for and finally what clutch are you fitting?
sorry for all the questions but i plan on do something similar to mine over the winter
Quote from: "keljon"are you running the bigger injectors with the standard fuel system? i.e standard pressure and no return line?
what turbo kit do you have?
what chargecooler are you going for and finally what clutch are you fitting?
sorry for all the questions but i plan on do something similar to mine over the winter
Ok.....
470cc Astra vxr injectors, standard fuel system but I have plans to fit fuel regulator and return line next.
It's the whifbitz turbo system but added turbosmart boost controller
Pwr charge cooler kit,
Whifbitz stage 2 Kevlar clutch as its torque rated to 280 ,that's plenty for a standard engine and it's not a paddle clutch so should be nice and drivable
Greddy emanage blue piggyback ecu
s:D :D s:D
Got the spec performance clutch kit and Pwr charge cooler kit..
Looks like a long day for me tomorrow s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
Assuming everything goes well my 2 should be a lotttt quicker by Sunday s:D :D s:D
Will post some pics as I break things.....
Today there has been some changes.....
It's not finished yet, didn't have a relay for the water pump and have got the frunk to put back together....
need to sort out the emanage tomorrow, played with the map a little as it changed everything so much it wouldn't even tick over properly.
But the difference is unbelievable, soooooo quick.
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There is an MR2 in there somewhere honest guv.
Very nice, like it a lot.
I always wondered if the rad would fit up front, are there water hoses running from the rad to the rear engine bay? I guess the pump needs to be quite manly to deal with that run of pipework?
Where do you run the pipes, under the car with the rad pipes?
Bet it flies now. I was surprised how much the intercooler made a difference. I upgraded the tubro, exhaust, injectors and map etc on a car a few years ago, and fitted what was the only FMIC (air to air) at the time, a twin pass core, so the inlet and outlet were on the same side, and was quite restrictive...and used 50% of the original pipework.
Later on, someone developed a single pass system, with all new pipework, and I fitted it. The instant difference in throttle response and boost was amazing. Like you, I had to get the map changed because it had changed so much.
I'd love a go in this car one day... And I'd love to see some RR figures. I know it doesn't really matter and accuracy etc, but I'm very interested to see how much power you have achieved by doing this all by yourself so quickly.
Very impressive s:) :) s:)
I know what you mean Scott! ! It's getting a little cramped in there now....
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"Very nice, like it a lot.
I always wondered if the rad would fit up front, are there water hoses running from the rad to the rear engine bay? I guess the pump needs to be quite manly to deal with that run of pipework?
Where do you run the pipes, under the car with the rad pipes?
Bet it flies now. I was surprised how much the intercooler made a difference. I upgraded the tubro, exhaust, injectors and map etc on a car a few years ago, and fitted what was the only FMIC (air to air) at the time, a twin pass core, so the inlet and outlet were on the same side, and was quite restrictive...and used 50% of the original pipework.
Later on, someone developed a single pass system, with all new pipework, and I fitted it. The instant difference in throttle response and boost was amazing. Like you, I had to get the map changed because it had changed so much.
I'd love a go in this car one day... And I'd love to see some RR figures. I know it doesn't really matter and accuracy etc, but I'm very interested to see how much power you have achieved by doing this all by yourself so quickly.
Very impressive s:) :) s:)
The radiator went in a lot better than I thought.. It was like it was made for this car, fitted perfectly in between rad and bumper and is the same size as my grille.
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The pipes were easy too, the original water pipes run down a channel under the car so ran mine along with them,
The pump is a big bosch one similar to the ones you get in motor homes, it really moves the water around the system, I wired it up through a relay to a ignition live.
I've been playing with the map all morning and I'm happy now .. It's running at 11 psi.
Had to add 7% more fueling just to cover the density of air from the charge cooler. I've pulled the timing a little more because I'm worried about breaking something. and richened it up under boost for safety, it's running 14.5 afr in vacuum and 10.5 in boost.. I could get more torque but I've not got anything to properly monitor knock.
No idea what power it's pushing so need to get it on a RR.
Spoke to my mates yesterday about going to a RR near brands hatch as my mate with the TVR want to do his after some changes he has done and my mate with the Ferrari wants to do his too as he's had some bits changed.
Tidied up the engine bay a little but got loads of little bits to do over the next couple of months.
Then rebuild an engine over winter as mine thinks oil is free....but probably built to stand spec as this is more than quick enough
Come on lee don't quit now if your going to rebuild may as well go for low comp pistons and forged rods.
Rad sits nicely behind the front bumper.
Well done, nice build dude
Quote from: "1979scotte"Come on lee don't quit now if your going to rebuild may as well go for low comp pistons and forged rods.
Would love to Scott but I'm no mechanic and I'm already well above my knowledge level.... i don't really know the consequences of anything I do s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
s:D :D s:D Scott.... Remember when you said I've got too much time on my hands!
Here's a photo just for you.... I brightened up my wheels with blue insulation tape and a Stanley knife s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
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You do realise the prime reason to own a 2 is to actually drive it not continually tinker with it?
Well done mate most things you do seem to turn out well.
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "1979scotte"Come on lee don't quit now if your going to rebuild may as well go for low comp pistons and forged rods.
Would love to Scott but I'm no mechanic and I'm already well above my knowledge level.... i don't really know the consequences of anything I do s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
I stripped and rebuilt mine and you've gone places I dare not yet!! I left the block in the car, took the pan off & popped the pistons out the top! I say go for it!
Good job though, I really need this in my life! Time to make a shopping list!!
Quote from: "1979scotte"You do realise the prime reason to own a 2 is to actually drive it not continually tinker with it?.
I drove it to McDonald's this morning s:mrgreen: :mrgreen: s:mrgreen:
Had the day off today so have been out in the 2 all day with the missus,
Really pleased with the difference the charge cooler has made.... No idea the technical reasons behind the changes but I suppose cooler in means cooler out,
My oil is 15 deg c cooler,
After fitting the turbo my water temp sat at just above half, now its back to just below like it was before the turbo,
My fuel consumption is better
I can properly cruise at 60 now without the car surging... It drives smooth.
All in all really pleased
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Just need to sort those ears out now! s;-) ;-) s;-)
great place to stop off on your day off s:D :D s:D
were is it? s:bowdown: :bowdown: s:bowdown: s:bowdown: :bowdown: s:bowdown:
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Had the day off today so have been out in the 2 all day with the missus,
Really pleased with the difference the charge cooler has made.... No idea the technical reasons behind the changes but I suppose cooler in means cooler out,
My oil is 15 deg c cooler,
After fitting the turbo my water temp sat at just above half, now its back to just below like it was before the turbo,
My fuel consumption is better
I can properly cruise at 60 now without the car surging... It drives smooth.
All in all really pleased
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Quote from: "Leethesparky"Had the day off today so have been out in the 2 all day with the missus,
Really pleased with the difference the charge cooler has made.... No idea the technical reasons behind the changes but I suppose cooler in means cooler out,
My oil is 15 deg c cooler,
After fitting the turbo my water temp sat at just above half, now its back to just below like it was before the turbo,
My fuel consumption is better
I can properly cruise at 60 now without the car surging... It drives smooth.
All in all really pleased
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Cool air is dense! Plus the effects of. Heatsoak will be less. It's a lot healthier for the engine to have lower temps too.
Great pic s:) :) s:)
Really pleased today.... took my mate out in the 2.. He was shocked with the difference and thinks his TVR would struggle to get away from it now!!!... One word. Chuffed
Rolling road!!
Not surprising TVRs struggle to get out of the garage s;) ;) s;)
I know what you mean Scott. ... tvr's spend a lot of time in pieces or waiting for the mortgage to come through to fill it with petrol. :-) :-) :-)
Here's a pic from today's car show at Leeds castle with a few mates...
Good day some nice cars... But mine was the only mk3 mr2 there s:D :D s:D just one other a mk2
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No tinkering this week Lee? Your getting lazy! s;) ;) s;)
Quote from: "1979scotte"No tinkering this week Lee? Your getting lazy! s;) ;) s;)
Ive Been saving my efforts for this weekend. ... s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
I've been collecting equipment and supplies all week.
Today had a load of plastidip delivered..
The car is going to get transformed this weekend...
With a 3 stage satin pearl plastidip
Assuming I do it right!... I've been watching YouTube video's all week.
And it's far from blue...
Pics will follow s:D :D s:D
I knew you'd be up to something.
That or the Mrs found out how much you've spent and chopped "It" off. s;) ;) s;)
When I fitted the charge cooler, it left me very restricted for space and had to fit the maf onto the silicone bend.
I am really not happy with how it's fitted, so had something delivered today that will hopefully solve the problem and help with many other problems and mods.
This will be my project to build in a few weeks when my missus goes visiting family for a few weeks.
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Now that looks very handy.
I wonder if you could 3d print front spats?
I've got no idea of the possibilities or how to use it but I am confident my computer skills will see me through with a little 3d modelling..... Probably,
Assuming I build it right, this is it
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Ps.... Plastidipping the car this evening so will take plenty of photos... Opened the main colour tin and omg it's a bright colour!
If you need any help with cad models, shout up. s;-) ;-) s;-)
Quote from: "StuC"If you need any help with cad models, shout up. s;-) ;-) s;-)
Cheers stu, been a loooong time since I used cad, s:D :D s:D
My first priority will be a 2.5" 90degree tube with a maf fitting in it, as short as it can be as I don't have a lot of room.
No worries. It's my day job. s;-) ;-) s;-)
Sounds like a simple first task! s;-) ;-) s;-)
Ok.... so the plastidip was a disaster ...
Really bad choice of spray gun, I used a bosch decorating gun. It put on a litre of the stuff in about 10 seconds....
even on its lowest settings.. It smothered on the plastidip then blew it everywhere, I really couldn't control it. Looked awful but like an idiot carried on trying to do it
It also reacted for some weird reason in 2 large places on my front bumper and lifted the paint.
so I've got a job to remove the plastidip from my car and also respray the front bumper..
Wasn't happy because the wasted money and extra eork ive created for myself but meh.. everything can't be perfect all the time. And I blame my equipment s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
, I've got a new plan.... I am going to spray the front bumper with a chameleon flip.. If it turns out ok, I'm going to spray the full car..
I'm doing this because of stone chips on the bonnet and a scratch down one side.. I need to do something I'm not happy looking at a scratch.
So bring on plan b..
Congratulation of getting the printer! I've been using mine (leapfrog creatr) to 3d print stuff for the mr2 for quite a while now and going to install my new rear lights I made using it tomorrow as I painted them today s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
You have to bear in mind that the glass transition point of ABS is about 100c and starts to go soft after this.... so I wouldn't advise going near the engine or exhaust with anything.
Quote from: "Mr X"Congratulation of getting the printer! I've been using mine (leapfrog creatr) to 3d print stuff for the mr2 for quite a while now and going to install my new rear lights I made using it tomorrow as I painted them today s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
You have to bear in mind that the glass transition point of ABS is about 100c and starts to go soft after this.... so I wouldn't advise going near the engine or exhaust with anything.
Cheers, it will be fun I think.. Engineering is my job and computers have been my hobby for years, my pc is a monster so 3d modelling will be no problem at all. I'm looking forward to building the printer more than actually using it s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
The lights you have been making look really good too!
Ordered the chameleon pigment today, so when it comes I will spray the front bumper to see how it turns out... If it's good I will do the full car.. My spraying is not to bad now and I've got a posh new spray gun which is loads better quality than the screwfix cheapy I have used previous and got a real nice finish on the rear bumper and spoiler. Also have a pressure regulator now so no frigging the compressor which was less than ideal, was not really a constant pressure.
As for the plastidip, remember people... That image you have in your head is not always how things always turn out, but there is always a plan B s:D :D s:D
These body specialists and engine tuners etc... Have years of experience and training, I'm just an average joe doing most things for the first time to see what I can achieve myself.. Hopefully enspire some people to try something they did not think possible themselves.
This is the chameleon colour I have chosen... s8) 8) s8)
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haha same! Though I went engineering and onto IT
I downgraded to a 4ghz i5-4670k, 8gb with a 670gtx and a pair of SSDs for modelling because I wanted a quiet pc and that seems to hold up just fine! The computer that runs the printer is an i5-760. It was a laptop but I liked to play around with the models on the printer bed to get them in the best position.... I found an i3 or less just didn't cut it. Choppy frame rate is annoying!
If you need any tips with the printer, give me a shout. You might find the fist few come out ok and then you get all sorts of jams etc until you get the settings just right.
Thanks mate, I fitted them today! Just waiting for disk to get some light's on pics and then I'll put them up!
Oh that paint looks awesome! Although, I love my matte! Once you go black you never go back!
What gone did you get? I used a mains powered Wagner to do my plastidip and that did the job spot on! Trick is to practice on something first to get the flow right. I'm stripping it and going to paint this summer hopefully.
Quote from: "Mr X"haha same! Though I went engineering and onto IT
I downgraded to a 4ghz i5-4670k, 8gb with a 670gtx and a pair of SSDs for modelling because I wanted a quiet pc and that seems to hold up just fine! The computer that runs the printer is an i5-760. It was a laptop but I liked to play around with the models on the printer bed to get them in the best position.... I found an i3 or less just didn't cut it. Choppy frame rate is annoying!
If you need any tips with the printer, give me a shout. You might find the fist few come out ok and then you get all sorts of jams etc until you get the settings just right.
Thanks mate, I fitted them today! Just waiting for disk to get some light's on pics and then I'll put them up!
Oh that paint looks awesome! Although, I love my matte! Once you go black you never go back!
What gone did you get? I used a mains powered Wagner to do my plastidip and that did the job spot on! Trick is to practice on something first to get the flow right. I'm stripping it and going to paint this summer hopefully.
Yeah cheers for that!... Got some ideas for stuff to make for the mr2.. But to be honest I wanted the printer because I am obsessed with new technology, I built my pc last year to run an oculus rift and it needed to be a real monster to get 75fps.
I can't even remember the spec now it's a i7 9 something , 64gb crucial memory, 980gtx all liquid cooled with ssd's, it's got 7 fans but to be honest it's almost silent the fans are really nice. So I think a bit of 3d modelling should not be a problem fo it.. I also have a Lenovo gaming pc which is i7 , 840m so would probably be more convenient as I can relax on the settee s:D :D s:D
Any software suggestions would be welcome as I've not looked into any of that side of things yet!
My missus goes visiting family in about 3 weeks so saving the build until then to keep me occupied...
Is that a tvr paint colour ? Very nice.
what spray gun are you using as Im looking into this at the moment ?
Quote from: "Leethesparky"This is the chameleon colour I have chosen... s8) 8) s8)
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Ohhh baby she's gonna be a sexy one! Can't wait to see, come on, come ooon, hurry up an paint her! s:P :P s:P
I got it to make a better holder for my tablet. Now i've used it to make loads of stuff! From a centre console to an adapter to fit a new lampshade in my room! Awesome bits of kit!
haha so you've gone for "the beast" I've cramped all mine in one of those micro itx cases (node 304) I use to game a lot (quake > Q2 > Q3 BF > wow > bf3 >bf4) but now I just use it for 3d cad work. That's why I downscaled. I am very interested in oculus rift, that's when I will upgrade again. It need to be able to render like a champ! At least 60fps over twice the set resolution (1 screen per eye) otherwise you get motion sickness.
Scketch-up isn't too bad for a free-be but I worked on autocad a lot in the past so I kind-of stuck with that. It's a bit cumbersome though. Best thing to do is go around getting all the fee ones and give them a go!
Also, get this: http://www.netfabb.com/ when you make the STL files use this programme to do a "repair" on them. This will solve any errors that may happen in the export process.
Assuming the pigment gets delivered before the weekend I already have a litre of clearcoat, more than enough to do the front bumper, 300ml to mix the chameleon pigment up and 300ml to clearcoat after the colour should do it. Just need to buy some black base to go on first.
Then I will do the bumper to see how it turns out, at least I know I can manage a decent job with normal paint,
My gun is this one, still a cheap one but feels a lot better quality than the 20 quid screwfix one I've been using up to now.
m https://www.cromwell.co.uk/STA2591100C (https://www.cromwell.co.uk/STA2591100C) m
I think the colour is the same as the tvr one.
Looking forward to seeing how the bumper turns out.
I bought 75 grams of the pigment so enough to make 3 litres of paint. More than enough for the full car.
The gun I used for the plastidip was a bosch decorating gun, it had a low blowing setting for painting fences and a higher blowing setting for painting interior walls and 5 settings for the paint flow. I had everything on its lowest settings and it still went through a litre in about 10 seconds. I would have had more control over the flow if I had opened the tin of paint and threw it at the car. s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "Mr X"I got it to make a better holder for my tablet. Now i've used it to make loads of stuff! From a centre console to an adapter to fit a new lampshade in my room! Awesome bits of kit!
haha so you've gone for "the beast" I've cramped all mine in one of those micro itx cases (node 304) I use to game a lot (quake > Q2 > Q3 BF > wow > bf3 >bf4) but now I just use it for 3d cad work. That's why I downscaled. I am very interested in oculus rift, that's when I will upgrade again. It need to be able to render like a champ! At least 60fps over twice the set resolution (1 screen per eye) otherwise you get motion sickness.
Scketch-up isn't too bad for a free-be but I worked on autocad a lot in the past so I kind-of stuck with that. It's a bit cumbersome though. Best thing to do is go around getting all the fee ones and give them a go!
Also, get this: http://www.netfabb.com/ when you make the STL files use this programme to do a "repair" on them. This will solve any errors that may happen in the export process.
Yeah I will have a look at some free ones first just to have a play.
motion sickness with the oculus is bad. I never had it in my life until I got the oculus, you need a steady 75fps, 74 and you get sick.... fast.
but it is amazing, there is nothing like it. I had grown men at work screaming like little girls playing horror games, I can honestly say you do not know fear until playing a horror game on the oculus, it is spine chillingly realistic. I got rid of mine about a month ago whilst the developer kit is still fetching good money, I have had my fill of it and will buy the consumer version when it comes out.
After looking at a few YouTube videos the printer has so many possibilities, looking forward to playing with it, but first is spraying the car.
Very nice, a neighbour had a tuscan in that colour and the colour flip in the sunlight was amazing. Hope it turns out right as that will be one unique mr2.
One of my engineers had to go home early today....
So he now has a chameleon toolbox.
This colour is going to look nice on the car... Although in some lights a little pink s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
Embrace your feminine side and just accept the pink Lee. s;-) ;-) s;-)
I thought the same thing stu!
I will have to do a YouTube video of the bumper on Saturday. Photos don't do the colour justice. Impressed how vivid the colour change is as you walk by. And that's on a square toolbox. A curvy car should look great.
Pictures?
Your being lazy again Lee i think I'll have to come down there and motivate you. s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
We need pictures
Ok I give in.... But ignore the big run , it's a new gun and I thought I'd set it up ok but as you can see... I hadn't , but was better later..
And the diagonal lines are sunlight from a corrugated skylight ... Not my spraying s:D :D s:D
m http://youtu.be/078RZQrSrtU (http://youtu.be/078RZQrSrtU) m
I wheeled it outside and it looked nice, more violet than pink... Went from deep blue to violet to green,
Nice colour!!
Flip paint is just the best! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
That's more like it.
Liking that a lot.
Sneak peak of my bonnet ....
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Holly says, and i quote. "oooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhh! Nice but too much green not enough purple"
Looking good.
You need to practise with a bit of 1E7 s;) ;) s;)
Ok different angle....
is that enough purple for you s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
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Can't stop walking around in circles looking at it changing colour. Will do a video tomorrow when it's back on the car... and hopefully the front bumper.. It's playing me up a little
I think she just creamed her pants.
WANT! WANT! WANT! is all she said before throwing me out of the house in the general direction of Canterbury
Quote from: "1979scotte"I think she just creamed her pants.
WANT! WANT! WANT! is all she said before throwing me out of the house in the general direction of Canterbury
Ha ha
s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
A bit of a front bumper....
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Very impressive, I think that will really suit the look of the car !
Ok. So hit a few problems...
The front bumper kept reacting with the paint already on, so I need to strip it right back and start from scratch.
To get the chameleon to work properly it needs to be perfectly smooth black, it shows up any imperfections.
I have one spot on the bonnet, so will do it again.
But learnt a lot. Need to replenish my paint supplies then start again, but I am happy that I can do it.
Just uploading a video of the bonnet.
It's an impressive colour! I think it'll look good with your kit
Video.....
m https://youtu.be/X8VTl2ZA2UY (https://youtu.be/X8VTl2ZA2UY) m
Much less green in that vid Lee than the previous one.
The reaction is the thinners, annoyed me so much I went to a 2k paint
Quote from: "rbuckingham"The reaction is the thinners, annoyed me so much I went to a 2k paint
It's weird, it's only reacting on the sides of the bumper... I've even resprayed the spoiler a few weeks ago with no problems. Using all the same paints, thinners everything.
I need to take the bumper back to the gel coat and start again I think, I got one patch back to the gel coat and that was ok
Im looking into spraying my panels at the moment, apparently theres a sealer you can spray to stop reaction from original paint and new.
m http://www.learnautopainting.com/undercoats.htm (http://www.learnautopainting.com/undercoats.htm) m
last couple of paragraphs explains it.
Quote from: "wotugonado"I'm looking into spraying my panels at the moment, apparently theres a sealer you can spray to stop reaction from original paint and new.
m http://www.learnautopainting.com/undercoats.htm (http://www.learnautopainting.com/undercoats.htm) m
last couple of paragraphs explains it.
Cheers I will look into it,
Ok people's I need some opinions, I've fitted the bumper even though it's a sh!t paint job to give me an idea of the colour.
I'm not 100% about the colour, I'm not sure if it's a little "feminine" !!
My missus loves it, and I like it too but Being a man the violet is a bit 50/50 for me..although the tuscans look good in this colour
Here is some pics and a video, if I'm going to change my mind with the colour, now is the time.
Please give some opinions from a mans point of view driving a car this colour.
Video- m http://youtu.be/PgK5QHBh5UQ (http://youtu.be/PgK5QHBh5UQ) m
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Alternative colour- m http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 1946412688 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=251946412688) m
Well I really like it, having seen it on the tuscan up close I say go for it. All ill add is do mods for yourself, so as long as you like it, dont be @rsed if others dont.
Quote from: "wotugonado"Well I really like it, having seen it on the tuscan up close I say go for it. All ill add is do mods for yourself, so as long as you like it, dont be @rsed if others dont.
Yeah I know what you mean....
It's growing on me now
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My wife likes it.
End of discussion.
Stop being so bloomin lazy and get on with it FFS.
Impressive work as always Lee and your car your choice,it's a big fat yes from me.
(Have I been watching too much BGT.)
Personally, I really like it.
Cheers, I like the colour but didn't know whether I should have been wearing high heels and Gucci sunglasses with it s8) 8) s8)
As long as the high heels are the same chameleon colour go for it s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
It's not normally my cup of tea but it actually suits the uniqueness of your car and looks good...so go for it!!
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Cheers, I like the colour but didn't know whether I should have been wearing high heels and Gucci sunglasses with it s8) 8) s8)
Have to say, it doesn't look girly to me. I really like the alternative colour too, either way, is going to look good.
Something different on a roadster
Good job!
Look forward to the next update
Quick update....
Got another pigment today, a blue and green chameleon .. It's more subtle like a black with sparkly bits that change from blue to green.
In 2 weeks my missus goes visiting family for a couple of weeks so I will have lots of spare time, apart from building the 3d printer, I will completely spray the car but still not cannot decide on which colour????
Anyone is welcome to throw in an opinion as both colours are good, but I honestly cannot make one decision...
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The second one looks like a better product, smoother transition.
Have you thought about having a yellow/red/orange flip? They look super awesome! s;-) ;-) s;-)
Have you designed your pipe yet? s;-) ;-) s;-)
Quote from: "StuC"The second one looks like a better product, smoother transition.
Have you thought about having a yellow/red/orange flip? They look super awesome! s;-) ;-) s;-)
Have you designed your pipe yet? s;-) ;-) s;-)
No not had any time to look at the printer software yet.. Will get round to it s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Looked at the Orange flip but it's over a silver base and I've got 5 litres of black s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Send it back then!
You can be excused for not picking the most awesome of colours Lee.
I like the purply green one more than the glittery green one, although they're both very nice.
They both look very sexy, but have to agree the purpley one is better in my opinion.
Is that a motorbike fuel tank you have sprayed to test it on? It's a great shape to see the effect!
Quote from: "jinxedkitten"They both look very sexy, but have to agree the purpley one is better in my opinion.
Is that a motorbike fuel tank you have sprayed to test it on? It's a great shape to see the effect!
No it's a photo from eBay. The thing sprayed is a speed shape. It's what sprayers use to test colours. Has curves and stuff to properly see how it will turn out.
I sprayed my engineers toolbox again whilst he was busy today, to see the colour... His toolbox is looking quite funky now s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Ah I see, a specially created shape for the job.
I'm disappointed more of your engineers haven't ended up with funky colour tool boxes though s:) :) s:)
Purple one or my mrs will hunt you down and cut off your man parts.
#justsaying
Quote from: "1979scotte"Purple one or my mrs will hunt you down and cut off your man parts.
#justsaying
s:scared: :scared: s:scared: looks like I only have one choice then!
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Cheers, I like the colour but didn't know whether I should have been wearing high heels and Gucci sunglasses with it s8) 8) s8)
Your secret fetish is safe with us Lee s:lol: :lol: s:lol: s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
I prefer the first one, but I am of the age to remember metal flake paint, it looked good on beach buggies anyway.
Ok, made my decision.. I've decided to spray the car the green blue violet proper chameleon..
So a week on Sunday I'm going to start it again from scratch.. I've got a decent 2k 5:1 primer so it only needs 10% thinners which should prevent any reactions on the bits I've sprayed, the stock paint does not react.
I will take lots of pics through the the week, im going to do the front bumper and bonnet, then rear bumper, then boot and spoiler, wing mirrors, then the rest at once.
In theory it should turn out like this...
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But knowing my luck it will turn out like this....
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Just curious, but if you paint different panels at separate times, do you risk the colours not flowing properly from one panel to the other?
The wings, doors and sideskirts will be done at the same time because I need to run the gun down the full length of the car to get an even spread of pigment, all other bits will be sprayed at the angle they sit on the car so the pigment will flow the same way, in the photos the bonnet looks different to the front bumper but that's because of the difference in angle between the bonnet and the bumper.
I am going to premix the pigment into 3 litres of thinners so the chameleon concentration will be constant between mixes.
And whatever number of coats goes on the first panel will be the same number for the rest of them.
And hopefully it will all flow properly
Can't wait to see this finished!
Cool, look forward to seeing how it turns out
Quote from: "Leethesparky"In theory it should turn out like this...
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I'd be worried if it ends up looking like that ^^^^^ Lee! It's totally the wrong car! Just sayin'
s;-) ;-) s;-)
Quote from: "StuC"Quote from: "Leethesparky"In theory it should turn out like this...
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I'd be worried if it ends up looking like that ^^^^^ Lee! It's totally the wrong car! Just sayin'
s;-) ;-) s;-)
But it's not a bad wrong car... Could be worse, s:D :D s:D
The 350 looks great! But I would say that! s:D :D s:D
Can't wait to see the results
Quote from: "StuC"Quote from: "Leethesparky"In theory it should turn out like this...
I'd be worried if it ends up looking like that ^^^^^ Lee! It's totally the wrong car! Just sayin'
s;-) ;-) s;-)
I f ing knew you wouldn't be able to resist that Stu.
What can I say... Creature of habit!
Picking some bits up at the weekend....
So couldn't resist changing the name of my thread s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Haha! So you got the stuff off dave!
Forged engine parts from Tom, it makes sense you know
Hehe now thats a hell of a combination right there Mark.
Yeah I know, really wanted those bits off tom but just can't afford everything at once.
The car is already ridiculously quick so decided to leave the engine for my winter project
Lee you need to make your car faster just to keep up with you. :-) :-) :-)
Quote from: "andyroo104"Lee you need to make your car faster just to keep up with you. :-) :-) :-)
s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "andyroo104"Lee you need to make your car faster just to keep up with you. :-) :-) :-)
I do change my mind about things, it's dave's fault I was only joking about buying his kit!
Lol,great buy though.
All that bling and not enough balls to match.
Should go for those forged parts mate they're not cheap but are great value.
Quote from: "1979scotte"All that bling and not enough balls to match.
Should go for those forged parts mate they're not cheap but are great value.
Yeah I know but forged bits mean bigger turbo, better gearbox, bigger injectors, bigger chargecooler, standalone ecu.better clutch
Would be pointless without everything else.
I weighed everything up and forged bits has an expensive knockon.
As for balls, my missus hits me everytime I put my foot down... she says it scares her, so I'm banned from giving it large when she's in the car
Scott had the same problem
Quote from: "s12vea"Scott had the same problem
Is "had" because the problem requires a working turbo? s:P :P s:P
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "s12vea"Scott had the same problem
Is "had" because the problem requires a working turbo? s:P :P s:P
s:flame: :flame: s:flame:
ouch! Low Blow! s:o :o s:o
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "s12vea"Scott had the same problem
Is "had" because the problem requires a working turbo? s:P :P s:P
s:flame: :flame: s:flame:
ouch! Low Blow! s:o :o s:o
Technically, no blow Josh. s;-) ;-) s;-)
You can really go off some people
Quote from: "1979scotte"You can really go off some people
s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Just been out for a drive... Got 2 slaps on the wrist and 1 dirty look, so I'd say that was an enjoyable drive
hahaha s:) :) s:) good man!
The last two poster are likely to be separated from their respective partners shortly.
haha i dont force Beth on track haha that be the only place ive unleashed in a fair while, should have done the evo triangle.
Yeah you should have but then you would of looked silly in front of superior drivers.
I wasnt overtaken where are said superior drivers?
Quote from: "1979scotte"Yeah you should have but then you would of looked silly in front of superior drivers.
Didn't that happen anyway? s;-) ;-) s;-)
I've got something to play with tomorrow ...
Thanks Dave s8) 8) s8)
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Hey the jam roll didn't do bad to get back so early
Quote from: "cabbydave"Hey the jam roll didn't do bad to get back so early
He text me at 2 to say he had dropped the bits off... Saved me a numb ass s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "Leethesparky"I've got something to play with tomorrow ...
Thanks Dave s8) 8) s8)
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So with your modding ethic... I expect this will be fitted and painted by tomorrow morning Lee! Chop chop s;-) ;-) s;-)
Have you done it yet?
That's gonna be a lot of work, but with the paint you have been trying will be pretty unique!
Have I missed something here!? So now what are you going to do with the jdl stuff that you've just painted?
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Have I missed something here!? So now what are you going to do with the jdl stuff that you've just painted?
The jdl stuff will soon be up for sale, but it will all need painting again... I will stick it on the private ads in a couple of weeks when I can be bothered, along with the hz performance spoiler I used to have on, the jdl spoiler may be getting swapped for a wing but not decided as I want to see how it looks first,
Eventually my Rota's will be up for sale but not yet as I can't afford new wheels so will have to be hubcentric wheel spacers for a short while, also when I have the money I will get some coilovers.. There was some for sale on here a couple of weeks ago which I would have bought if I'd known I was getting this kit.
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"Have you done it yet?
That's gonna be a lot of work, but with the paint you have been trying will be pretty unique!
I know I've had the kit for 6 hours but surprisingly I've not fitted it and sprayed it yet..
My missus has just set off to Poland for 3 weeks so I have a much more pressing priority today,
I need to carefully fluff up the cushions in the corner of my corner sofa and arrange around me, all within reach, the TV remote, my phone, the iPad, some random snacks and a bottle of diet coke.
Then order a pizza, sit and eat the pizza in my underwear whilst watching game of thrones on 55 inches of curved wonderfullness in 7.1 surround.... Then leave the empty pizza box shoved under the coffee table for a few days, along with all my stuff that was arranged around me, go to bed really late then get up tomorrow and go straight out for a mc muffin meal... Then I will consider doing something to the car.
That's how I roll!!
s:D :D s:D s8) 8) s8)
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "Jrichards20"Have I missed something here!? So now what are you going to do with the jdl stuff that you've just painted?
The jdl stuff will soon be up for sale, but it will all need painting again... I will stick it on the private ads in a couple of weeks when I can be bothered, along with the hz performance spoiler I used to have on, the jdl spoiler may be getting swapped for a wing but not decided as I want to see how it looks first,
Eventually my Rota's will be up for sale but not yet as I can't afford new wheels so will have to be hubcentric wheel spacers for a short while, also when I have the money I will get some coilovers.. There was some for sale on here a couple of weeks ago which I would have bought if I'd known I was getting this kit.
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"Have you done it yet?
That's gonna be a lot of work, but with the paint you have been trying will be pretty unique!
I know I've had the kit for 6 hours but surprisingly I've not fitted it and sprayed it yet..
My missus has just set off to Poland for 3 weeks so I have a much more pressing priority today,
I need to carefully fluff up the cushions in the corner of my corner sofa and arrange around me, all within reach, the TV remote, my phone, the iPad, some random snacks and a bottle of diet coke.
Then order a pizza, sit and eat the pizza in my underwear whilst watching game of thrones on 55 inches of curved wonderfullness in 7.1 surround.... Then leave the empty pizza box shoved under the coffee table for a few days, along with all my stuff that was arranged around me, go to bed really late then get up tomorrow and go straight out for a mc muffin meal... Then I will consider doing something to the car.
That's how I roll!!
s:D :D s:D s8) 8) s8)
Haha living the dream! Love it s:D :D s:D
Hahaha, quality! I really enjoyed episode 8 of season 5. So much action!!!
Been saving season 5 for this very moment!
Lee if you wanted to sell your engine lid with the spoiler to save having to repair holes,I have a spare engine lid here for you if needed.
Quote from: "andyroo104"Lee if you wanted to sell your engine lid with the spoiler to save having to repair holes,I have a spare engine lid here for you if needed.
Cheers Andy, I will see how it suits the kit then make a decision,
No problem Lee,just let me know as it is only sitting in the garage.
You should have said you wanted big wheel spacers I do have one pair. I was thinking about adapters to bmw or merc and getting some merc or bm wheels to bolt on
Quote from: "cabbydave"You should have said you wanted big wheel spacers I do have one pair. I was thinking about adapters to bmw or merc and getting some merc or bm wheels to bolt on
Yeah I'm going for the spacers for now whilst cash is tight, then wheels later.. good idea with the adapters, 5 stud wheels are much easier to find.
Started to bolt a few bits on.... first job getting it to fit right, then once it's all fitted properly take off the panels one at a time and tidy them up for spraying.
There is a lot of work to do on the panels and fitting some sort of trim under the arches to hide everything.. It's not a great fit but to be honest the initial fit is better than the jdl was.
Measured up the front wheels, I need to go 40mm out to flush fit. My wheels are et35.
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Looking good I forgot to tell you that you might have to mod the reinforces. If you need any plates give me a shout
Loving that view from the front, looks like its on steroids, on someone has been using photoshop!
Cheers dave, going to bolt it all up, then straighten it, then through the week need to work on a panel at a time strengthening then finishing the edges properly.
My jam roll is really good with fibreglass, so he may of use a second time!
That looks mad!
It's taken you all day to get this done?
FFS get it done you lazy bum.
#leehaslosthistouch s;-) ;-) s;-)
Quote from: "1979scotte"It's taken you all day to get this done?
FFS get it done you lazy bum.
No, it's took me all day to get this done. s:D :D s:D
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If you are thinking about selling the spoiler I might be interested
3 things fella.
1. The height of the rear bumper in relation to the rest of the kit looks quite high. s:-( :-( s:-(
spats/valance required?
2. Cracking effort of getting that onto the car so quickly. s:-D :-D s:-D
3. EARS! s;-) ;-) s;-)
This thread is so inspirational, after reading it, i just watched 3 episodes of game of thrones in a row. Quality s8) 8) s8)
yeah your cars coming on too s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Come on Dan, get those coilies on and that bumper fitted! Lee has changed bodykits in the same amount of time!
Look its his fault for inspiring me to sit around watching game of thrones, so addictive. ............
I think I may need to sell my coilies to lee to lower that rear end, needs slamming s8) 8) s8)
Unless hes aiming to park on my drive that is, where tractor ride height is a neccesity.
Quote from: "wotugonado"Look its his fault for inspiring me to sit around watching game of thrones, so addictive. ............
I think I may need to sell my coilies to lee to lower that rear end, needs slamming s8) 8) s8)
Unless hes aiming to park on my drive that is, where tractor ride height is a neccesity.
I'm watching game of thrones now.... s8) 8) s8)
The air gap under the arches are massive, I'm not sure if I can drop it that much it will be sooooo low..
It must be designed for 20" alloys or something. It does look worse though because the wheels are set far in there at the min.
I will get the wheels to the right width then have another look, I do have a plan b though.. Cutting the arches of my stock wings and moulding them onto this kit to drop the arch. The new monocraft kit has lower arches moulded in.
Stu, your right about the rear bumper I never noticed, I will do something about that.
Ps, what are ears?
Sorry for pointing it out then. I dont think spats would suit the kit. Feels to me that a full width jobby would be more apt.
Have you researched other monocrafts? Ilogik had a sweet one.
EARS? It's your soft flappy bits that are not pulled in properly. s;-) ;-) s;-)
Nice set of coilovers and 19" wheels needed to fill these arches.
Will look aggressive when finished
Hats off to you
See what you mean about ears stu... Something else I've never noticed.
Big wheels and coilovers eventually but will have to manage without for now,
We usually pick newbies up on it alot Lee. s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "StuC"We usually pick newbies up on it alot Lee. s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
s:lol: :lol: s:lol: I am still a newbie
326 posts, 2 bodykits, a turbo and flip paint suggest different matey.
Just sayin'
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "1979scotte"It's taken you all day to get this done?
FFS get it done you lazy bum.
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I'm well jel! s:( :( s:( Always thought about getting this kit..... I wouldn't even have to paint it! lol
Is it finished yet?
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"Is it finished yet?
What? Season 5 , game of thrones?... Yep finished
Car... Erm no, going to do some tomorrow after work s8) 8) s8)
Quote from: "Mr X"I'm well jel! s:( :( s:( Always thought about getting this kit..... I wouldn't even have to paint it! lol
Yeah it's Matt black all ready for your car s:D :D s:D
Looks great mate.
Wish I had half your drive.
Quote from: "1979scotte"Looks great mate.
Wish I had half your drive.
It used to drive me nuts when my missus went visiting family, first week is a novelty....then the boredom and hunger strikes, then I bought the mr2, now I have something to keep me busy..should have got one years ago!,
And I get the added fun of explaining myself when she gets back..This time she said "do a nice job spraying the car and don't go buying anything stupid" , I said "of course dear".
She never learns.. last time she went I bought the mr2.
s:D :D s:D
Is she a lot younger than you or are Polish ladies just nicer?
My wife would cut my balls off.
Honestly she really would.
Quote from: "1979scotte"Is she a lot younger than you or are Polish ladies just nicer?
My wife would cut my balls off.
Honestly she really would.
No, I've sussed it!... I take her shopping and buy a present in relation to how much I've spent. It's like an extra vat s:D :D s:D
Forgiveness comes so much faster with presents..
But that one is starting to wear off a little now, s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
P's, I learnt a secret a long time ago when I was younger... but it doesn't work if you are already married, you will lose your balls. It's got to be done from the beginning. Whenever I was told I could not have anything, I would buy 2. It started off with little things like magazines etc.. but works a treat. Do it for everything no matter how much it skints you. It works a treat. Eventually you don't get told what you can and can't buy.
Nowadays I'm older and nicer so if I buy myself a present I always buy my missus a present too. That's why I will never be rich.. but I'm happy s8) 8) s8)
Quote from: "Leethesparky"It started off with little things like magazines etc..
Depends on the type of magazine.... sometimes 2 copies is a requirement anyway s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "1979scotte"Is she a lot younger than you or are Polish ladies just nicer?
My wife would cut my balls off.
Honestly she really would.
No, I've sussed it!... I take her shopping and buy a present in relation to how much I've spent. It's like an extra vat s:D :D s:D
Forgiveness comes so much faster with presents..
But that one is starting to wear off a little now, s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
P's, I learnt a secret a long time ago when I was younger... but it doesn't work if you are already married, you will lose your balls. It's got to be done from the beginning. Whenever I was told I could not have anything, I would buy 2. It started off with little things like magazines etc.. but works a treat. Do it for everything no matter how much it skints you. It works a treat. Eventually you don't get told what you can and can't buy.
Nowadays I'm older and nicer so if I buy myself a present I always buy my missus a present too. That's why I will never be rich.. but I'm happy s8) 8) s8)
Where was this advice before I got married?
Thanks a bunch Lee.
Ok, little update..
Sprayed the front bumper and front wings, about 4 hours prep work to fill and sand imperfections but done it, and my spraying seems to be getting better..
A YouTube video as this colour is no good for photos.
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The noise is a great big extractor fan I had fitted near the welding area, it's got a big hose thing so I can pull it above where I'm spraying, works really well.. And the workshop got a new really big compressor this week which I felt we needed for the tractor tyres s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
And some pics..
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Tomorrow I will build the front end back up, mesh the vent bits in the wings and fit the plastic inner arch bit in somehow. Fitting the plastic cover bit back in the arch will make the area not look so big and empty and should stop my wheels looking miniature. Ready for when they go out on the spacers, (which are on their way from Germany, and not cheap!)
Then if I have time will spray the bonnet and side skirts.
I am not normally a jealous person but you have managed to make me jealous,actually very,very,very,very Jealous.[SMILING FACE WITH HEART-SHAPED EYES]
That colour is 100% the correct choice for that kit!
Simply brilliant!
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"That colour is 100% the correct choice for that kit!
Your right mark... I've put the bumper back on and held a wing up, I am really please how it has turned out. Can't wait to see it all that colour. Just got to wait for the silicone to go off on the wing vents then I will bolt it back up. My boss is off today so I keep finding the odd half hour to do bits.
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Epic.
Thats is all.
Brilliant!
What type of mesh, where and how much did it cost? For the vent bits. Thinking of removing the plastic vents and adding mesh to mine, don't know what type of mesh/where to get it from. Worried it might deform if I get to thin of mesh.
Quote from: "Jrichards20"What type of mesh, where and how much did it cost? For the vent bits. Thinking of removing the plastic vents and adding mesh to mine, don't know what type of mesh/where to get it from. Worried it might deform if I get to thin of mesh.
Halfords £25 can get cheaper from eBay but I wanted it today .
Look at the bottom of page 1 on my thread, I did my side vents.
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Looks great! Shame you have to have a full size numberplate. Looking forward to seeing the finished article s:) :) s:)
thats looking really good, loving that paint and it looks like a decent finish too. I'd go carbon for the fins on the sideskirts, I think it'll look good against that paint.
Has your boss not cottoned on yet that when he comes back from lunch your car is a different colour?!
Quote from: "Topdownman"Has your boss not cottoned on yet that when he comes back from lunch your car is a different colour?!
My car has been different every time he has walked past it for the last 6 month. We have had the "lee please don't work on your car in work time" conversation many times.. I think he has given up. s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
COuld trim the plate down to the legal limits like it did s:) :) s:) think its lurking somewhere in my project thread, reminds me mines like 8 months out of date...
Quote from: "Leethesparky"We have had the "lee please don't work on your car in work time" conversation many times..
Very understanding of him. One of my ex gaffers threw a large hide hammer at me for stirring his tea with the coffee spoon, hed of had my knackers in a vice for working on my car during work hours. He was a massive pr1ck to be fair.
Car looks the part mate, is there a skin for the doors?
Lee the plate drop me a pm I know where the ideal plate is for £250 inc transfer fees etc. Its not a secret but obviously not going to put it up for the public as someone might beat you to it. the kit is a 300gt replica
Just pm'd the link to you Lee that will finish it nicely as it really suits the car I nearly bought it myself. I have some spacers her if you do need a pait they are actually off a roadster Ferrari rep kit
Another little video.... m https://youtu.be/dEpTwZnpJQw (https://youtu.be/dEpTwZnpJQw) m
Look at the shine on that!...
My spraying has definitely improved
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Superb work Lee,looking good.
Cheers Andy ...
Bonnet, rear wings and side skirts done.
I'm going home to watch vikings now. s:D :D s:D
Back tomorrow morning to carry on. Not decided what to do next, carry on with back end or do the doors and round the windscreen. But whichever I don't do tomorrow, I will do Sunday.
Hopefully by Monday night will be able to see the complete car.
Had confirmation today my wheels spacers are on the way, hopefully will be Monday. So next week will be fitting the arch linings and properly finishing everything.
Then need to look at my fueling, it keeps running a little lean until I go into open loop, I've already reset the ecu twice but I think it's the crappy position of my maf. Next on the list.
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Today is done...
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That looks sweeeeet!.
So ill be dropping my body kit and panels round to you next weekend for spraying, now youve practiced on yours s:o :o s:o
Very nice!
Quote from: "wotugonado"That looks sweeeeet!.
So ill be dropping my body kit and panels round to you next weekend for spraying, now youve practiced on yours s:o :o s:o
Lol... I don't think my chest can cope with much more spraying. s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Lol... I don't think my chest can cope with much more spraying. s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Youll be coughing up chameleon coloured phlegm for a few days s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
Nice touch s8) 8) s8)
Come on Lee your dragging your feet again get your finger out.
Looks good mate.
Quote from: "tomaky"COuld trim the plate down to the legal limits like it did s:) :) s:) think its lurking somewhere in my project thread, reminds me mines like 8 months out of date...
I did this as well to improve airflow through the rad and chargecooler rad, looks a lot better and still legal.
Looking better every time I check this thread! Keep it up !
Sneak peak....
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I really like the purples, but I am not feeling the greens so much.
Also, there are parts that I am not sure work with the flip. See below.
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There are lots of patches, which for me kinda spoil the overall effect. Personally a solid primary colour would be awesome. Not that I am biased. s;-) ;-) s;-)
Just my 2p.
Cracking effort though Lee. :-) :-) :-)
Stu...
The colour looks completely different in front of you, a tiny video does not do it justice.. The patches could also be where I have wet n dry'd the car but not polished it.
There are gloss patches and matt patches and smears of dry dirty water. It is far from finished.
I will hold off any more pics until it is completely done.
I'll have to take your word for that.
When you are done, if you could just bring it up here for my critique that would be awesome. Thanks. s;-) ;-) s;-) s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Btw, have you put your have name down for dong day?
Quote from: "StuC"I'll have to take your word for that.
When you are done, if you could just bring it up here for my critique that would be awesome. Thanks. s;-) ;-) s;-) s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Btw, have you put your have name down for dong day?
Thanks... But I'm probably best avoiding your "critique".. I'm not a perfectionist or a sprayer, panel beater, mechanic.
Nothing I have done is 100% perfect, however I've probably saved a good 6k in doing everything on this car myself, and learnt stuff, and enjoyed working on it. s:D :D s:D
And I'm sure I will pass many more evenings and weekends bodging more stuff!
I personally think the greens go very well against the purples, the only things out of place are my brake calipers.
I should be able to make the dong day, I've expressed my interest on the thread. s8) 8) s8)
Hats off to you Lee there are many that would not even attempt to carry out the work that you have and personally I am very impressed indeed with all your work to date.
Cracking effort mate! Well done! And noooo! Don't hold of any more pictures till its done! Those that want a surprise can just go to the last page, Myself and I'm sure many others would love to keep seeing progress pictures and just how much you do in such a short amount of time!
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Cracking effort mate! Well done! And noooo! Don't hold of any more pictures till its done! Those that want a surprise can just go to the last page, Myself and I'm sure many others would love to keep seeing progress pictures and just how much you do in such a short amount of time!
Lol.. just put the back end back together looked the nuts but had to take it apart again because I forgot the number plate lights.. doh
will take some pics later.
It seems like a short time but it's been a lot of hours, from 2 till 9 every day plus 8 till 8 ish sat and sun.
I reckon I will finish this week, which is my plan because this weekend is the last free weekend before my missus comes back. Plan to take it to brighton Saturday to visit my mum, and enjoy the car a little s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "andyroo104"Hats off to you Lee there are many that would not even attempt to carry out the work that you have and personally I am very impressed indeed with all your work to date.
I completely agree!
More pics please
update pics...... but its still far from finished, hoping to sort the wheel spacing today
I have managed to spray the rear bumper slightly lighter so may do it again at some point.
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Looking Sweet Lee, you need to get FL rear lights and inserts, get the inserts painted up s:) :) s:)
I need to send my logbook off to register the colour change.
Has anyone got any idea what colour I should register this as?
Yeah I agree, FL rear!
A colour coded hard top would finish the look for sure s:D :D s:D
Are you changing the rear bumper? or doing something to drop it down a bit so its level with the side skirts?
I would register as blue tbh. that's the closet you will get?
EDIT: Wasn't it blue to start with? looks like you wont need to change s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
EDIT EDIT: Not legal motor advice
Quote from: "Leethesparky"I need to send my logbook off to register the colour change.
Has anyone got any idea what colour I should register this as?
Good luck! What are the tvrs with this paint registered as?
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Are you changing the rear bumper? or doing something to drop it down a bit so its level with the side skirts?
I would register as blue tbh. that's the closet you will get?
EDIT: Wasn't it blue to start with? looks like you wont need to change s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
EDIT EDIT: Not legal motor advice
Lol... I suppose I could leave the logbook as blue and see what happens. If I get pulled up, I could ask the policeman as the car is purple green and blue.
Not sure what to do with the rear bumper yet. The actual gt300 car has a really high rear bumper. I've seen a rear diffuser for an impreza that goes all the way across under the exhausts with sticky out bits on it. I could modify one of those to fit.
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Got 2 of them in the garage, still ahvent had my bracket back to refit them/one of them.
Look what has just come!
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Hope to see pics fitted soon!
Just register it as blue/purple/green chameleon that way there is no argument. Don't take chances with the plod anymore to many jobsworths not enough commonsense.
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "Jrichards20"Are you changing the rear bumper? or doing something to drop it down a bit so its level with the side skirts?
I would register as blue tbh. that's the closet you will get?
EDIT: Wasn't it blue to start with? looks like you wont need to change s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
EDIT EDIT: Not legal motor advice
Lol... I suppose I could leave the logbook as blue and see what happens. If I get pulled up, I could ask the policeman as the car is purple green and blue.
Not sure what to do with the rear bumper yet. The actual gt300 car has a really high rear bumper. I've seen a rear diffuser for an impreza that goes all the way across under the exhausts with sticky out bits on it. I could modify one of those to fit.
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Yes the GT300 has the rear arches though cut out doesn't it? so the middle of the bumper is lower than the sides, which gives a lower middle look.
I wonder how that impreza would look. Would it even fit remotely? Lets have a look at what it looks like with the spacers and may look completely different and no need to do anything with the bumper s:) :) s:)
Quick comparison shot...
One side done, one side not.
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Ps... just for stu, no ears
To make it fit well i had/have a bracktet that sits the front mounts about 20/25mm lower.
I know you've done all the labour but how much do you think you've spent on paint and materials?
Everyone tells me "paint is very expensive" these days; but what is expensive?!
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quick comparison shot...
One side done, one side not.
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Ps... just for stu, no ears
Miles better, what size are they 17s?
You and I need a chat how big are the rear spacers?
17" wheels mark.
about £500 for all the paint stuff but I've got enough left to do at least half the car again
30mm spacers dave my wheels are et35 so already 10mm out
That's not too bad, considering how much paint you've gone through already.
That cars certainly gonna get you noticed now s8) 8) s8)
The paint some how makes the kit look even wider, especially at the back, its got a phat a$$.
Just out of interest how much wider than standard is the rear ?
The car is done!
I am off to McDonald's I'm starving, should settle the suspension after being jacked up then take some pics later.
Well done Lee.
Couldn't you celebrate with something better than McDonald's
He could, but he is prolly broke now! Lol.
Thanks for sorting your ears Lee. The world is a slightly better place. s;-) ;-) s;-)
What width rims do you think you need to do the rear? 9"? s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
Now that's a wide rear! Excellent work. The rear arches have always seemed a bit strange to me with this kit. Hopefully you can fill it up.
Ok here's a few pics.
I've still got lots to do, the car needs flatting and polishing, and other little bits,
I've fitted the Impreza rear diffuser to fill out the rear it looks loads better.
I think the rear wheels could go out another 10 mm but I have got plans to change the rear tyres for 135/45 17. Which should fill up the arches some more
Quote from: "StuC"What width rims do you think you need to do the rear? 9"? s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
I think it definitely needs 9" with 265 tyres, mine do look a little pathetic under there
I think eventually I am going to need bigger wheels , maybe 19" on the rear and 18" on the front but I think it is acceptable for now until I can afford some coilovers.
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My car 6 month ago
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Quote from: "1979scotte"Well done Lee.
Couldn't you celebrate with something better than McDonald's
It was not just a McDonald's ...... It was a big tasty! s:evil: :evil: s:evil:
If I wasn't on holiday at the weekend I'd cook you something palatable but alas I'll be drunk in a bar somewhere
Haha the difference....mad!
Seriously impressive!
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"Haha the difference....mad!
Seriously impressive!
Too much MCM Mark my boy.
Get your motor fixed so I can chop you.
You will soon be getting bored,so to combat the boredom I can drop my car off for you to play with if you want,your car looks stunning Lee.
Quote from: "andyroo104"You will soon be getting bored,so to combat the boredom I can drop my car off for you to play with if you want,your car looks stunning Lee.
You can if you want Andy.. But I'm not sure you would be happy with my playing, there's a load of stuff on your car I would like.. s:lol: :lol: s:lol: rear brace, center console, fl bits, etc...
You might have give mine a spray!
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "andyroo104"You will soon be getting bored,so to combat the boredom I can drop my car off for you to play with if you want,your car looks stunning Lee.
You can if you want Andy.. But I'm not sure you would be happy with my playing, there's a load of stuff on your car I would like.. s:lol: :lol: s:lol: rear brace, center console, fl bits, etc...
In which case I will let you get bored then,lol.
What size are your spacers?
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Cheers dave, but I think 60mm would be too big.
on the standard et45 I would just get away with it but I wouldn't want the wheels to stick out past the arches.
Actually dave, I may be able to squeeze them under.. how much do you want for them?. Can PM if you prefer.
I will have a proper measure up tomorrow.
Me and my mate milwaukee have sorted the ride height.
It's dropped about another 30mm looks 100% better.
will do until I get coilovers
Apart from being a little pink in the sun. It looks quite menacing from a distance
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How did you lower it more, chop the spring?
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"How did you lower it more, chop the spring?
Took a coil off each spring. They are not tapered or bent. They are just standard parallel springs, so doesn't hurt anything. Just gives a firmer ride. But remember my springs are tein so the tensile strength is higher than standard springs
I'm sure lots of people on here would disagree, but after widening the track and dropping it a little the car sticks to the road like glue. Which is a lot to say as the car already handles very well.
To be honest mark, I have a choice to make.. Bigger wheels or go lower with coilovers.
For the sake of a £100 set of springs I wanted to lower the car and see if it would still make speed bumps before wasting £700 on coilovers, which the purpose of buying would be to lower the car. If I struggled with speed ramps I would have sold my wheels and gone for bigger wheels
But everything is fine, the car is about the height that I will be setting the coilovers to.
Next month I will get one or the other, so need to drive it low for a while.. I've already tackled the biggest speed bumps i know of and it just skimmed them, so success
It's looking good Lee. Go.with coil overs big wheels just make everthing to heavy.
Big wheels and coilovers will really compliment the kit. Very unique roadster you have there mate!
Credit to you and your hard work
Quote from: "1979scotte"It's looking good Lee. Go.with coil overs big wheels just make everthing to heavy.
I think it will be definately coilovers because my wheels fill the arches perfect now, even those stupid big rear ones.
Everything looks the correct proportion, I was just worried about making the car impractical because after some head scratching and measuring I've worked out my car is about 75mm lower than it was when I got it.
I have taken it over some horrible speed bumps and driving slowly it clears them, driving normally it skims them. My drive has a dip to get on it and it clears everything. So it's still practical. And looks the nuts low. Makes it look even wider. s8) 8) s8)
Looking good If that price is ok send me your address but don't pay until your happy its all going to work. I did put them on my mk1 while I was going to put big arches on but decided against it as the front chassis legs had gone so I bought a nice mk1 with one rusty arch and keeping it standard well except for the engine.
Cheers Dave sorted
Quote from: "Leethesparky"To be honest mark, I have a choice to make.. Bigger wheels or go lower with coilovers.
For the sake of a £100 set of springs I wanted to lower the car and see if it would still make speed bumps before wasting £700 on coilovers, which the purpose of buying would be to lower the car. If I struggled with speed ramps I would have sold my wheels and gone for bigger wheels
But everything is fine, the car is about the height that I will be setting the coilovers to.
Next month I will get one or the other, so need to drive it low for a while.. I've already tackled the biggest speed bumps i know of and it just skimmed them, so success
I wasn't judging, it was a non loaded question...I was just interested to know how you lowered it so quickly!
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"I wasn't judging, it was a non loaded question...I was just interested to know how you lowered it so quickly!
Lol, I never assumed you was judging. s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"Quote from: "Leethesparky"To be honest mark, I have a choice to make.. Bigger wheels or go lower with coilovers.
For the sake of a £100 set of springs I wanted to lower the car and see if it would still make speed bumps before wasting £700 on coilovers, which the purpose of buying would be to lower the car. If I struggled with speed ramps I would have sold my wheels and gone for bigger wheels
But everything is fine, the car is about the height that I will be setting the coilovers to.
Next month I will get one or the other, so need to drive it low for a while.. I've already tackled the biggest speed bumps i know of and it just skimmed them, so success
I wasn't judging, it was a non loaded question...I was just interested to know how you lowered it so quickly!
Lee does everything quickly,on his car I mean,lol.
Here's the new ride height.
rear arches look loads better, will get the wider spacers off dave, I've bolted 2 of my 30's together just to see if they were going to be too wide, but sit perfect. The wheels sit flush with the outside of the arch, I'm happy with the fronts as they are.
With the coilovers I will take it slightly lower on the front.
I'm also trying to strike a deal for some higher profile wider tyres.
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looks significantly better!
Much more bettera
hurts to say it but the wide SP's ive got the rare set would be perfect for you on the rear.
Very good, just need the hardtop to finish it now s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Very good, just need the hardtop to finish it now s:) :) s:)
Hard top would be a must for me! It will finish the look
Not in this weather!
Yeah! You can always take it off s:P :P s:P
Just putting this out there...
Different coloured wheels for a bit of contrast?
If only someone was a whizz on photoshop.....
I think with the wheels they would need to stay either dark, white or silver.. Adding more colour to the car would make me look like I'm driving a pack of skittles down the street!
Although I did consider the blue rim changing it to match the car.
Quote from: "s12vea"If only someone was a whizz on photoshop.....
If only! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
I was thinking silver when I said it actually Lee. Didn't want to curtail your enthusiasm and choices though. s;-) ;-) s;-)
If you want I can photoshop something on there for you?
I think white would be great contrast against the body colour
Quote from: "StuC"Quote from: "s12vea"If only someone was a whizz on photoshop.....
If only! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
I was thinking silver when I said it actually Lee. Didn't want to curtail your enthusiasm and choices though. s;-) ;-) s;-)
If you want I can photoshop something on there for you?
I think it would be interesting to see what the car would look like with black, white, silver alloys. s:D :D s:D
Leave that with me. s;-) ;-) s;-)
This will end badly. He'll try and squeeze some yellow in there somewhere.
There will be mischief, of that we can be sure. s;-) ;-) s;-)
Starting point - black wheels
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Silver
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White
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Anthracite
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Odd ball - Bronze
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Matching wheels 1
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Matching wheels 2
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and now....
s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted: s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted: THE MISCHIEF!! s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted: s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:
As used EVERYWHERE!!
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Where would we be without these beauties?
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Weirdly the solid silver wheel actually looks pretty good, less the bear of course. s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Another vote for silver
The VAG wheels look pretty good to me very flamboyant.
Silver is the way forward.
Cheers stu for doing the pics.
I agree silver looks better, you seemed to have caused me more work now!
I think I will change to silver but don't know when as I need the tyres off to do it properly. Might have to wait for a tyre change. s:D :D s:D
Silver teddies!!! s:D :D s:D
if you changed things up the purples not too bad. im sure Holly will agree.
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Cheers stu for doing the pics.
I agree silver looks better, you seemed to have caused me more work now!
No worries fella. s;-) ;-) s;-)
If you wanted some different wheels on there, rather than changing the colour of your current ones, just holler and I'll knock it up for you. s:-D :-D s:-D
Quote from: "1979scotte"The VAG wheels look pretty good to me very flamboyant.
Silver is the way forward.
Oh yes! Those look the best! Wonder how heavy and how much they are!
They're Vag so lots and lots.
A few little jobs to do next..
I've ordered a magnetic flow switch for the chargecooler which I'm going to wire up to a little led somewhere.
its pointless having a charge cooler if water is not going around it, so would like some indication that it's working.
Also at the weekend I wired up a voltage regulator and relay to the vtec output on the emanage to give a false wot signal for open loop under boost. I need to wire in an led and a resistor so I can see the voltage regulator is on and putting out the needed 3.9v, because if that relay clicks over under boost and I'm not getting the 3.9v my ecu is going to think my throttle is off and run very lean. A light for my own piece of mind really.
Also I am going to change this relay for a double pole and wire it up to a programmable relay. The programmable relay will be used to control a fan on the chargecooler radiator.
eg if it sees boost for more than 5 seconds it will run the fan for a minute. Thought it would help cool if I give it some welly.
I want to change my boost controller for an electronic one. I've been looking at the greddy profec, because I don't need all that boost for plodding around , so will have a high and low boost.
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That ASS.... s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:
She looks so hot in that colour!
*dribble*
Did you primer or prep the paint on the metal panels or just spray straight on top of the orginal paint?
Mark
I've got a greedy profec boost controlled linked to the emanage. It looks great and has loads of features but it's not brilliant at holding constant boost. I've always found a simple grainger valve works best.
Quote from: "Davegtst"I've got a greedy profec boost controlled linked to the emanage. It looks great and has loads of features but it's not brilliant at holding constant boost. I've always found a simple grainger valve works best.
Yeah I've got a turbosmart one on now, holds boost really well . I could always change for the dual version of mine. I just wanted a high and low boost, so I can keep it on low for pootleing around
Quote from: "Mark A"Did you primer or prep the paint on the metal panels or just spray straight on top of the orginal paint?
Mark
I just flattened the stock paint and sprayed over it in black.
Quote from: "jinxedkitten"That ASS.... s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:
She looks so hot in that colour!
*dribble*
Yes it's one wide ass now....
as for the wheels, i think you should go Anthracite or Body Colour 1 if you want different and exciting. Else go for common silver. If you are going to go silver and you are handy with a spray gun, go for a course silver with a heavy flake, will look nice.
Can tell your wife is back from Poland as you e gone very quiet! Did she find out how much you've spent?! s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"Can tell your wife is back from Poland as you e gone very quiet! Did she find out how much you've spent?! s:D :D s:D
If she has, that'd be why he's gone quiet s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Very nice and a fast build! I like the current alloy colour just my 2 cents
Maybe it's that his MRS is back or maybe I've just not been here to motivate him.
You know how lazy he is.
I'm still alive!!!
Been on holiday, just got back.
My bloody Saab has died though, had to get recovered from airport.
Tracked it down to the high pressure fuel pump, but I suppose those kind of things are expected... It done 180k
Also the mr2 keeps blowing, found the problem today
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Changed the gasket but lasted about 40 mile before blowing again, the center stud at the bottom keeps coming loose, it's the only one that's not genuine T, I lost the genuine one and used one I got with the decat manifold ages ago but I don't think it's any sort of quality
Is this a common problem with turbo's? as I regularly check nuts and things for shaking loose. The manifold is the only place around the turbo without some kind of locking nuts.
Any suggestions would be welcome, as I think my second gasket is soon to have a hole like the first.
Get a genuine Mr t one if that's the only one that isn't?
Glad to see you wife hasn't throttled you then!
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Get a genuine Mr t one if that's the only one that isn't?
Glad to see you wife hasn't throttled you then!
Yeah it's just that one, all the other are Mr T and they are staying tight.
No matter how much I tried to convince her the car was not wider just an optical illusion from the colour change it didn't work, I think she wanted to throttle me but packing the bags for the holiday helped her forget. And for some strange reason she thinks I've spent 5k on it including buying the car... s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
So I will happily leave that thought in her head.. s:D :D s:D
Hey Lee, get some locking nuts for and studs. On the 200sx the manifold has never leaked. I re used my old ones. Something like this m http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 33&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161758356433&alt=web) m
Or maybe just get the Mr T one lol!
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "Davegtst"I've got a greedy profec boost controlled linked to the emanage. It looks great and has loads of features but it's not brilliant at holding constant boost. I've always found a simple grainger valve works best.
Yeah I've got a turbosmart one on now, holds boost really well . I could always change for the dual version of mine. I just wanted a high and low boost, so I can keep it on low for pootleing around
Quote from: "Mark A"Did you primer or prep the paint on the metal panels or just spray straight on top of the orginal paint?
Mark
I just flattened the stock paint and sprayed over it in black.
Quote from: "jinxedkitten"That ASS.... s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:
She looks so hot in that colour!
*dribble*
Yes it's one wide ass now....
As for the boost Controller, I have high and low on the HKS EVC (on the 200sx) and once you have had it on high I don't think u will ever use the low setting. Unless it snows maybe lol!
Quote from: "CrazySX"Hey Lee, get some locking nuts for and studs. On the 200sx the manifold has never leaked. I re used my old ones. Something like this m http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 33&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161758356433&alt=web) m
Or maybe just get the Mr T one lol!
I fitted another new gasket yesterday and used some spikey washers I found at work. I've done about 50 mile in it and all seems good so far.
I think it must have been slightly blowing ever since I fitted the turbo and I've just not realised until it got worse because everything is different now. I had to adjust my map today as the fueling was out, I have had to give it more fuel under boost even after a ecu reset.
my turbo gets to full boost a lot quicker and fuel consumption is noticeably better.
Next plan is replace cobra with own built system
Get yourself some oval locking nuts. I had to do this on the TTE manifold as the standard ones kept rattling off.
Quote from: "nathanMR2"Get yourself some oval locking nuts. I had to do this on the TTE manifold as the standard ones kept rattling off.
Yeah will get some I think!
My job for the weekend!!!
Get this ride height right!
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Perfect stance coming your way mate!
Quote from: "s12vea"Perfect stance coming your way mate!
Yes mate. At the minute it's annoying me because it's a bit high at the front and a bit low at the back. Looks like I'm towing an invisible caravan
I'm now picturing your car towing a caravan lol
Did someone say photoshop?
At 9:30 this morning you said you were going to build your own exhuast system. Why have you not finished by now?
Look forward to seeing the new ride height!
Get a move on Lee sigh.
I'm being lazy this week!.. still not fixed the saab yet, got a fuel pump, timing belt, water pump sat waiting.
Prob do saab this evening or tomorrow then coilovers on the 2 Saturday morning.
Still deciding what to do with the exhaust, thinking about straight through with pipes coming out either side of the number plate.
Its loud but the sound matches the look, it's not an everyday car so could get away with it.
see YouTube clip below for mr2 with straight through
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It'll be quieter with a turbo set up, is that car turbo in the vid?
Quote from: "StuC"Did someone say photoshop?
That's what I heard
You've got the power, you've got the looks, I think you should have the sound as well.
Either side of the exhaust would be good, and then you can put an even bigger diffuser on the back! s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"It'll be quieter with a turbo set up, is that car turbo in the vid?
Don't think so it's got the standard cat hanging at the bottom..
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"Quote from: "StuC"Did someone say photoshop?
That's what I heard
I'm sure I didn't hear anything.....lol
Small observation-
Standard car- people/enthusiasts look, nobody wants to race.
Jdl bodykit/turbo - people look, kids love it. Everybody wants to race, impreza's, m3's, even boy racers in corsa's, can't enjoy a drive without people driving like idiots around you.
Wide body/chameleon colour/turbo- everybody looks, kids love it. Nobody wants to race. s:D :D s:D
I can enjoy my driving again!. Go for a relaxing drive Without people being idiots around me driving up my a$$ trying to prove their car is faster,
Fitted some corner splitter things!
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I love them intakes in the bonnet can I ask where you got them from
The splitters suit it!
Quote from: "mr mr2"I love them intakes in the bonnet can I ask where you got them from
They are jaguar xkr vents, just some cheap replica ones from eBay. Cut the holes and stuck them in.
One word to describe it........ BEAST!
No wonder other drivers dont want to take it on.
Arent they annoying by the way, im at the same stage as you were with jdl kit. Merc got embarrassed yesterday, id had enough
of the aggressive tailgating s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "wotugonado"One word to describe it........ BEAST!
No wonder other drivers dont want to take it on.
Arent they annoying by the way, I'm at the same stage as you were with jdl kit. Merc got embarrassed yesterday, id had enough
of the aggressive tailgating s:D :D s:D
It is very annoying, the constant tailgating, I felt obliged to show them that their car was not faster!..
s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "Leethesparky"It is very annoying, the constant tailgating, I felt obliged to show them that their car was not faster!..
s:D :D s:D
s:lol: :lol: s:lol: Be rude not too, the plebs............
Ive got a bonnet sat ready to be painted with rs vents in it s:) :) s:) dont know if im going to fit it.
This gets better looking by the day! Can't wait to see it in the flesh
Quote from: "tomaky"Ive got a bonnet sat ready to be painted with rs vents in it s:) :) s:) dont know if I'm going to fit it.
I keep looking at these... m http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 67&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=331614824767&alt=web) m
They would look massive on the 2, s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "CrazySX"This gets better looking by the day! Can't wait to see it in the flesh
The colour looks better in the flesh. It's weird, impossible to photograph. Makes panels look different colours but in the flesh they look the same, strange...
Although because of the different angle that the bonnet is against the front bumper, under some lights it does look different. But wherever I stand I can't seem to get a good photo. s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
Are you coming to dong day? I'm just too lazy to read the thread, sorry s:) :) s:) would be great to see it there!
Ah ye they do look massive haha ive still got a fair few panels to pick up from nathans including the bonnet.
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Are you coming to dong day? I'm just too lazy to read the thread, sorry s:) :) s:) would be great to see it there!
I'd like to see it there too!
s:( :( s:( I had planned to go but my missus has changed her plans, she is going away for a couple of weeks the week after.
And she is pestering to visit a friend with me the same day as dong day, she has been asking for months so I'm struggling a bit to put it off again.
s:( :( s:( Thread unsubscribed, not enough commitment to the club..
Don't think I could actually unsubscribe, too much fabulous car work going on! But a shame you don't think you can come. If you can it would be great to see you there, especially as your down our end.
Quote from: "Jrichards20":( Thread unsubscribed, not enough commitment to the club..
Don't think I could actually unsubscribe, too much fabulous car work going on! But a shame you don't think you can come. If you can it would be great to see you there, especially as your down our end.
If anyone fancies meeting up first couple weeks of sept, I'm free.. Not planned much with the car this time.
Ok a photo shoot comparing suspension.
(A 5 photo evolution of my car for anyone that can't be bothered to read the thread s:wink: :wink: s:wink: )
Stock suspension, stock wheels
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Tein springs, stock wheels
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Tein springs, 17" wheels
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Tein springs, 17" wheels, gt300 kit with stupid high cut arches
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Bc coilovers, 17" wheels, gt300 kit with stupid high cut arches, sat on the deck gangsta style!
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I reckon I can get the front lower,
Yes the car is really dirty, I don't know what it is about down south, but it rains dirt, sometimes I miss the North
I think you need 18". That's the only way I see it properly fitting together
Looks a lot better but 18/19" wheels are needed to fill those huge arches
where did you get the bodykit from? would love to build a gt300 replica
Quote from: "keljon"where did you get the bodykit from? would love to build a gt300 replica
I bought it second hand from a member on here.
But you can get them from luxuryparts
I'm not sure about wheel choice, personally I'd keep them full bronze minus the blue, and have super wide, high profile tyres.
Fitted some shorter springs to the front today.
Got the ride height I wanted, and a lovely comfortable ride to match. More or less the same ride as standard shocks with tein springs but more responsive.
Bad angle photo but the tyres are just level with the arches.
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Edit... I've just noticed, I washed the car and forgot to clean the sideskirts! Doh.. s:roll: :roll: s:roll: s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
Good result Lee.
I'll pop down sometime and see it in the metal. Or plastic. Whatever.
Quote from: "1979scotte"Good result Lee.
I'll pop down sometime and see it in the metal. Or plastic. Whatever.
Your welcome, I might see about nipping over your way in a few weeks, meet up with you and Andy. I know he thinks he lives in Kent but he's just round the corner from you.
By then I may have a tn16 postcode and 01959 area code.
That's Kent.
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Arch gap looks spot on chap. :-) :-) :-)
Is it the angle or is the front splitter VERY close to the ground? s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
You guys. :-) :-) :-)
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Arch gap looks spot on chap. :-) :-) :-)
Is it the angle or is the front splitter VERY close to the ground? s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
Erm yeah, the new springs have settled a bit. The splitter is giving ants haircuts. s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
I need to take it back up 10mm. I forgot that the car will drop a bit under its own weight now the springs aren't preloaded
Quote from: "Leethesparky"]The splitter is giving ants haircuts. s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
s:lol: :lol: s:lol: s:lol: :lol: s:lol: s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Out and about today....
I know the roof is up. That's because I'd just locked it up to go for a walk.
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Not got around to lifting the front up yet so still cleaning the road as I drive!
Looking great!! Definitely need to have a look at this beauty in the flesh!!
I wonder whether its just the photos. but I do still wonder whether slightly bigger wheels will finish the look. But then you could be looking at loosing some responsiveness and handling?
+ a hardtop would look pretty good aswell! If you have anymore magic paint left s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "Jrichards20"I wonder whether its just the photos. but I do still wonder whether slightly bigger wheels will finish the look.
It's not the photos, it needs something doing.
I'm actually just looking into it today. I've sent a message on ebay to ask offset of some 18" wheels on there. They are a bit skanky but there is a powder coating company round the corner from me.
Also looking at higher profile tyres for the current wheels. 245/55 r17 for the rear. The Internet tells me that my arch gap will close up by 48mm which I'm not sure is too much. But at least it would lift the car off the deck too.
A bit more research then a decision. If I choose the wheels at least I can get the money back selling my rota's
Now that is lowwwww!
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That is sexy. s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:
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Quote from: "Leethesparky"Now that is lowwwww!
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Who said that? I can't see anything! s;-) ;-) s;-)
Going to need a flag like a beachbuggy!
For those who might be considering a wide body kit Patrick from Rogue is selling a genuine Veilside kit for £1000
Looks great in that photo Lee.
Quote from: "Topdownman"Going to need a flag like a beachbuggy!
When I put the aerial up for the radio it looks like a radio controlled car s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
I cant bring myself to lift it back up. Really like the low stance it looks sooooo much wider but impractical, I've no chance with speed ramps.
Really like your wheels dave.... but can't afford any yet.
Think it will be wider and higher profile tyres for now.
I've been using willtheyfit.Com to do my sums. Just about made a decision. 235/50 17 on the rear and 215/50 17 on the front. Will get me up about 30mm and fill the arches for the low look.
Hope she still handles on those tyres.
Shouldn't be much worse than the stock ones in terms of side wall height.
Quote from: "StuC"Shouldn't be much worse than the stock ones in terms of side wall height.
Remember the profile is a % of the width, so will have an effect my guess is it might be too much profile.
I was just thinking in terms of side wall height, therefore stiffness Rich.
55% of 215 (stock) is 118.25
50% of 235 is 117.5
There is not much in it.
The extra weight of the bigger wheel and bigger tyre might come into play though.
55? Ah maybe I should of looked the info up as I thought it was 50 on both. You could get some r888 the extra stiff side wall should help.
It will accelerate slower with the increased circumference so lee might have to turn the boost up s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "Leethesparky". Just about made a decision. 235/50 17 on the rear and 215/50 17 on the front.
My bad Rich, the 55's are only on the front.
Stock rears are either 205/50 or 215/45
Stock fronts are either 185/55 or 195/50
Rears
50% of 205 (stock) is 102.5
50% of 235 is 117.5
Fronts
55% of 185 (stock) is 101.75
50% of 215 is 107.5
So the increase to the fronts in terms of sidewalls is about 6% increase.
For the rears it's about 15% increase. There may well be some extra movement in those side walls.
Quote from: "StuC"Quote from: "Leethesparky". Just about made a decision. 235/50 17 on the rear and 215/50 17 on the front.
My bad Rich, the 55's are only on the front.
Stock rears are either 205/50 or 215/45
Stock fronts are either 185/55 or 195/50
Rears
50% of 205 (stock) is 102.5
50% of 235 is 117.5
Fronts
55% of 185 (stock) is 101.75
50% of 215 is 107.5
So the increase to the fronts in terms of sidewalls is about 6% increase.
For the rears it's about 15% increase. There may well be some extra movement in those side walls.
Now your confusing me Stu s:crazyeyes: :crazyeyes: s:crazyeyes:
Lee probably best to ignore me and Stu s:lol: :lol: s:lol: s:flame: :flame: s:flame:
Quote from: "StuC"Quote from: "Leethesparky". Just about made a decision. 235/50 17 on the rear and 215/50 17 on the front.
My bad Rich, the 55's are only on the front.
Stock rears are either 205/50 or 215/45
Stock fronts are either 185/55 or 195/50
Rears
50% of 205 (stock) is 102.5
50% of 235 is 117.5
Fronts
55% of 185 (stock) is 101.75
50% of 215 is 107.5
So the increase to the fronts in terms of sidewalls is about 6% increase.
For the rears it's about 15% increase. There may well be some extra movement in those side walls.
Yeah... change of plan. Made decision on the tyres.
235/45 17 rear
215/50 17 front
To keep the overall diameters the same
But I will be gaining about 23mm height and losing about 23mm wheel arch gap.
So should be good. Equivalent to 18" wheels on 40 profile tyre.
Also today arranged for a straight through exhaust to be made exiting either side of my number plate. Friends in the right places are great!. He will also modify the crossbeam thing to allow for the pipes to exit.
Get rid of that horrible back pressure heat and it will sound how it looks. s:D :D s:D
Will be interesting to see that exhaust
Quote from: "1979scotte"Will be interesting to see that exhaust
You've no chance Scotte!
The exhaust on that car will only be visible to professional Limbo Dancers s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Quote from: "Joesson"Quote from: "1979scotte"Will be interesting to see that exhaust
You've no chance Scotte!
The exhaust on that car will only be visible to professional Limbo Dancers s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
You want to see my missus trying to get out the car.... Funniest thing I've every seen s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "1979scotte"Will be interesting to see that exhaust
Yes I'm interested too... I'm getting it done so it's got a long straight bit in then spirals round and splits in two, so I've got room to fit in a silencer if it's too loud.
Quoteso I've got room to fit in a silencer if it's too loud.
s:!: :!: s:!: s:!: :!: s:!: s:!: :!: s:!:
IF!!!!!!
Its bound to be well OTT like the rest of your car.
Quote from: "1979scotte"IF!!!!!!
Its bound to be well OTT like the rest of your car.
Erm yeah.. maybe IF was a bad choice of words. Probably should have used "undrivable"
But I want it to be loud and mean, s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:
New tyres are on....
Not happy with the front, even though the diameters are the same the fronts look massive.
The rear needs dropping but I need shorter springs for the rear to drop it, then the rear will be perfect
I have completely lost my turning circle, the tyres foul the back of the inner arches. I've ground off as much as I can but its still not good enough.
Need to think s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
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It will be ok. The turbo acts as a silencer s;) ;) s;)
By the look of it the bigger wheels would have been the best option haha
Bigger wheels. Those arches need a bigger wheel, even with big tyres the wheels compared to the car look a bit silly
Definitely needs 18" wheels to finish.
Why's the roof up? Sun is shining. s;) ;) s;)
Staggered wheel sizes like on the face lift maybe help
Quote from: "1979scotte"Why's the roof up? Sun is shining. s;) ;) s;)
Staggered wheel sizes like on the face lift maybe help
Dodgy area Scott... Lol, left the car to go in the shop.
With the wheels, you are all missing the point of the dilemma (apart from Scott as that is probably the reason facelift use staggered).. If the wheels were 18" with low profiles and a et0 offset, the rolling circumference would be as it is now with the wheels sat as they are now. It would still be fouling the inner arch.
I can not get no where near full lock. The wheel hits the body at the inner arch just in front of the door. With the 17" and 40 profile tyres it just clipped a lip that goes around the inner arch. I have ground that back as much as I can.
With the larger diameter, I have no chance... What have other people done with wide arch kits?
Quote from: "Leethesparky"What have other people done with wide arch kits?
Drove in straight lines? s;-) ;-) s;-)
Quote from: "StuC"Quote from: "Leethesparky"What have other people done with wide arch kits?
Drove in straight lines? s;-) ;-) s;-)
The wife has had a few glasses of vino and this comment nearly made her wet herself.
She loves you Stu.
Happy to be of service. s:-D :-D s:-D
Surely I wasn't the only one thinking it?!
Lee - what width rims have you got?
EDIT StuC and what offset?
Wheels are 7.5x17 et35 with 30mm spacers.
The new luxury parts kit has extended arches so the arch gap is not so big. I might take the arches to the wheels rather than keep trying to take the wheels to the arches.
Lee, where are you? We need an update of this fine machine!
Where is a video of this horrendously loud exhaust? s:) :) s:)
I was thinking that! Wife must have found out! s:D :D s:D
Was hoping to see you at dong day too
Nope, last i heard from him he was a bit ticked of with the car due to wheel fitment issues, i am sure he will make up with her and be back soon s:D :D s:D
Still here.....I fell out with the car for a while
Just deciding what to do with the wheels,
After lots of measuring and stuff, the best option is to lower the arches. Big wheels are not the answer, as they would need to be on low profile tyres so the overall diameter is no bigger than 215/40 17's or they will just hit the inner arches.
Missus is away for a few weeks, so going on a scrap yard crawl for inspiration. Been looking at Honda civic plastic wheel arch trims as I could fit these to reduce the arch and colour match them.
Exhaust will get done soon too,
But to keep me happy for now I've found a new hobby to occupy myself with, like a big kid.
FPV racing quadcopters..
Have a search on YouTube, it's actually quite fun s:D :D s:D
Hey Lee, good to see you are sticking with it and have a plan!
As for the quad copter thing are you doing it or watching it?
Quote from: "Leethesparky"But to keep me happy for now I've found a new hobby to occupy myself with, like a big kid.
FPV racing quadcopters..
Have a search on YouTube, it's actually quite fun s:D :D s:D
it's awesome isn't it? Great buzz, same sort of feeling as driving on track. I feel knackered after about 20mins of flying...
Quote from: "CrazySX"As for the quad copter thing are you doing it or watching it?
you can be flying for about £200, and the good thing is that they are rock solid so you only break propellers which are to be viewed as a consumable like fuel in the car...
go to w www.banggood.com (http://www.banggood.com) w and have a look. It's not porn, honest...!
Quote from: "jonty"Quote from: "CrazySX"As for the quad copter thing are you doing it or watching it?
you can be flying for about £200, and the good thing is that they are rock solid so you only break propellers which are to be viewed as a consumable like fuel in the car...
go to m http://www.banggood.com (http://www.banggood.com) m and have a look. It's not porn, honest...!
I've seen this on TV it looks mad! Those guys certainly made it look easier than it is!
The skill is epic! Best thing to do is find a copse of trees and just fly circuits around there and gradually improve your skills... it's a good way to de-stress after things not working out on the car how you want!!
Quote from: "CrazySX"Hey Lee, good to see you are sticking with it and have a plan!
As for the quad copter thing are you doing it or watching it?
Both mate!...turned onto an RC geek s:D :D s:D
Gone all out, fat sharks, taranis transmitter, got a zmr250, nano qx for practice in the house, and just in the middle of building a 150 size racer full fpv ... Must have spent the price of some 18" wheels but meh s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
Nearly cut my finger off in the props today on the zmr, learnt to disarm it before I pick it up. It's a good speed buzz when I can manage 3 seconds without crashing.
Will start doing something with the car next week... Miss driving it, Already planning a full engine rebuild for January then before spring will be a proper map.
You thinks quads are expensive? wait till you get hooked on Heli's now we're talking price of an entire car. ( ask me how I know :-) :-) :-) )
ps: This guy isn't bad at flying Heli's.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5FqYiZb_5s
U didnt happen to fly at ndf? Lol
I did a few times, but frankly i wasn't very good. In fact I've just sold my Trex700.
Quote from: "jonty"Quote from: "CrazySX"As for the quad copter thing are you doing it or watching it?
you can be flying for about £200, and the good thing is that they are rock solid so you only break propellers which are to be viewed as a consumable like fuel in the car...
go to m http://www.banggood.com (http://www.banggood.com) m and have a look. It's not porn, honest...!
Thats a VERY good website, probably called banggood as you get a good bang for your buck :p
I just ordered a mini H8, see how i get on with it before i spend more s:D :D s:D
A bit off topic i know but another Chinese site i've bought lots of stuff from with no problems is http://www.fasttech.com
Ok, completely off topic and nothing to do with mr2's.....
Have a look at this beauty I've just finished , took me 3 days to build. Everything soldered directly onto the flight controller because of the limited space, but managed to squeeze everything in.
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Even made a little ground station for it... How geeky am I !!
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Size comparison with zmr250
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And what about this one..... Especially usefull for irritating my missus
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Ok as for the car... I'm putting my low profiles back on the front tomorrow so at least it will be drivable then dropping the rear some more, then if I can be bothered I will have a drive around a few scrap yards to see what I can find.
They are pretty cool!!
Ok, me and the mr2 are friends again.
I've put the old tyres back on the front, at least I can drive around corners now.
It doesn't look too bad against the wide ones on the rear, little bit of an arch gap but at least it's even with the rear.
Next plan is ,do something with the arches
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Ok, me and the mr2 are friends again.
s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
The fronts never looked as out of place as the back I didn't think anyway. So probably not going to look much different reducing the front. And you can drive now so even better!
Any update with the exhaust?
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Quote from: "Leethesparky"Ok, me and the mr2 are friends again.
s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
The fronts never looked as out of place as the back I didn't think anyway. So probably not going to look much different reducing the front. And you can drive now so even better!
Any update with the exhaust?
The rears don't look too out of place now, I think with the civic trims colour coded and fabricated around the inside of the arches it will look perfect with front and rear tyres just tucked under.... Well that's how in looks in my head, if in reality it's the same I don't know.
Need to ask my friend if he has room in his workshop yet to do my exhaust.. Hopefully will give him the car soon to do his thing.
I've shown the car some love today and washed it.
This is the current stance.. actually not too bad. I think if I lower the rear a little will do for now.
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That looks a lot better than other photos mate. Need to bring it to a meet now so we can see it in the flesh s:) :) s:)
One more for Scott before he complains about my roof being up...
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The rear wheels need to come out about another 20mm would make a massive difference to the look
Still think you need the teddy bear wheels! s;-) ;-) s;-)
Quote from: "StuC"Still think you need the teddy bear wheels! s;-) ;-) s;-)
They are on the top of my "to buy" list stu. s:P :P s:P
How can I stay angry at that!
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Yep rear wheels out a bit and your all good with some arch modification.
She is lovely s:) :) s:) let me know when you want rid of the body kit for something else and il have it s;) ;) s;)
Quote from: "Leethesparky"They are on the top of my "to buy" list stu. s:P :P s:P
Just as I thought. s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
18" x 12" teddy bear ftw. s;-) ;-) s;-)
Lee I had to cut away my inner splash guard on the front but I had my wheels made to spec by J Line In America. Front was 8 inch wide by 17inch with -22 offset
I run 205/40/17
Rear 9.5 inch wide by 17 inch with -24 offset 245/40/17
Quote from: "MR2 super GT"Lee I had to cut away my inner splash guard on the front but I had my wheels made to spec by J Line In America. Front was 8 inch wide by 17inch with -22 offset
I run 205/40/17
Rear 9.5 inch wide by 17 inch with -24 offset 245/40/17
Cheers mate...
That's the info I've been missing , those numbers make sense.
Your tyre diameters are about the same as mine now and everything clears.
I'm running 205/40 17 on the front and 235/45 17 on the rear. All on 7.5" wheels.
Your wider wheels help the offset.. I might just try and buy 2 rota's the same as mine but wider with more offset just for the rear and keep the fronts as they are.
Cheers
Sorry... have not had a spare minute last couple of months.
Not forgotten my friends on here!.
January is the month for car work as my missus will be visiting family.
Decided to change the colour as the chameleon is nice but OTT. Going for the bmw frozen black look.
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Planning to rebuild the engine, it magically stopped smoking and running really nice. With the odd plume after engine braking for long distance then accelerating.
And going to finish all the little jobs I never got round to.
Need to fit a header on the charge cooler line if anyone has any suggestions for a small ally tank or something, it's a pain to properly bleed without one.
Get the car ready so I can do some meets next year.
s:D :D s:D
Nice to hear from you Lee.
I think rich has a good solution for header tank.
She is off home in January then. Let the spending commence!
Lee the who? s:lol: :lol: s:lol: s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Was only thinking yesterday that you had not been on here for a while,great to hear you are still keen on your lovely car.
Swirl Pot for the charge cooler? allows for easy bleeding.
Hey Lee, good to hear from you! I think leave the colour alone. Shows off the curves well! Everyone has black. Also dark colours show off imperfections badly.
Just give the car a flat and polish and it will be as good as gold!
Just sort of the engine stuff first. Else we will be in July and you will have a half finished paint job and a half done engine :p
Crazy is right.
Get engine sorted first.
Body work is just what she looks like it's what she goes like that is most important. s;) ;) s;)
Quote from: "CrazySX"Just sort of the engine stuff first. Else we will be in July and you will have a half finished paint job and a half done engine :p
Are you sure about that... ..lol. I do tend to get through the jobs once I get started s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "CrazySX"Just sort of the engine stuff first. Else we will be in July and you will have a half finished paint job and a half done engine :p
Are you sure about that... ..lol. I do tend to get through the jobs once I get started s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
I know mate, but I just remembered the conversation we had when we met. Upto you bud if your up for the challenge s:D :D s:D
Great thread s:D :D s:D really enjoying reading it
Lee, a good tip if your doing a met black respray, do all the shuts straight gloss black, then shut the doors and lids, foam mask all the shuts and spray everything on the outside with the met Base and clear. That way you don't have to do all the nitty gritty bits with lots of coats. You'll barely notice the difference when looking. Worth thinking about.
Just realised I'm talking nonsense. That's a satin clear colour isn't it.....
Good bloody luck mate! You know you can't correct mistakes with satin clears don't you? That means no flatting, no polishing no blending etc. Any runs or sags are there to stay! And your gun finish has to be spot on. Your a braver man than me. Hope it turns out well for you though!
Quote from: "maybeturbo"Just realised I'm talking nonsense. That's a satin clear colour isn't it.....
Good bloody luck mate! You know you can't correct mistakes with satin clears don't you? That means no flatting, no polishing no blending etc. Any runs or sags are there to stay! And your gun finish has to be spot on. Your a braver man than me. Hope it turns out well for you though!
Yeah, was thinking a satin clear coat over black base.
I'm not expecting it to be easy.. lots of prep. But when I did the chameleon, I could not flat it or anything, just spray and hope for the best.
By the time I got to the back half, I'd got the hang of it. Didn't even need to flat the clear coat. It is now as it was when I sprayed it. The front wings are a little dry but gets better to the rear.
How much extra weight so you think you have in paint Lee? s;-) ;-) s;-)
Is painting and repainting something that you have done with other cars or is it just the 2 that is doing this to you?
Just been reading this thread, new member, wow, so much work done in a short space of time, and for someone who says that he hasn't got a clue, manages a wide spectrum of tasks. But my biggest question is how did he get so much stuff when at the beginning said he was broke? I need to be that broke s:D :D s:D s:D :D s:D s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "Hext007"Just been reading this thread, new member, wow, so much work done in a short space of time, and for someone who says that he hasn't got a clue, manages a wide spectrum of tasks. But my biggest question is how did he get so much stuff when at the beginning said he was broke? I need to be that broke s:D :D s:D s:D :D s:D s:D :D s:D
Lol, never said I was broke....didn't really have disposable money, I spent the money I had to buy a new everyday car, but meh I managed another year out the Saab. I will be definitely replacing it this year. Coming up to 200k on the clock and the last 2 month cost me an alternator, starter motor, fuel pump and a battery. Needs to go.
Update on the 2, dropped it off today for the exhaust, having a 200 cell sports car fitted as the co is too high for mot, and the rest replaced with a straight through system exiting either side of the number plate. Modifying the cross bar behind the bumper to give room for the fancy exit.
And a few other little jobs being done.
Then maybe soon, full respray matte black and fitting grilles into front bumper etc.
Wot not doing it all yourself? Sounds like half an hours work. s:D :D s:D s:D :D s:D s:D :D s:D
Thank heavens.
Thought the missus had discovered your total spends and your body had been scatter all over Poland.
Glad that isnt the case.
No mate not dead yet, not spent anything on the car for ages... Hopefully she has forgot
Quote from: "Hext007"Wot not doing it all yourself? Sounds like half an hours work. s:D :D s:D s:D :D s:D s:D :D s:D
Believe me if it was a choice between paying for it and doing it myself, I would be doing it myself.
But my mate owns a fabrication company and offered to do it for me, they like playing with cars. So how could I refuse, I've seen some of their spare time projects and they are the nuts!
Exhaust is done!
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YouTube
Ignore the smoke it's the exhaust burning off, it stopped after 10 minutes
Don't listen on a phone it sounds terrible.
m http://youtu.be/ZdxV47ZyptU (http://youtu.be/ZdxV47ZyptU) m
Are those 3" or 4" pipes Lee?
Sounds nice and throaty! s:-D :-D s:-D
Have you gone through the bumper beam or have you removed it?
4" stu, but it's just the tailpipes the system is 3" and welded in a 200 cell sports cat as my co was too high for mot
Went through the beam, cut a square out about 3/4 way through, plated the cut out then welded a reinforcing bridge over the top.
Look good, I've always liked that design. Have you noticed a difference in the performance
Quote from: "s12vea"Look good, I've always liked that design. Have you noticed a difference in the performance
Yeah I always like the look of it too.. Don't know about performance though only drove it about 300m, Ive got to sort out the mot,
Got a split cv boot, rear brake pads and a number plate light bulb to do, then get it in.
I put it on the emissions machine a couple of weeks ago and it was high co, so prompted me into doing something with the exhaust.
I've got 2 gallons of black plastidip also, so might paint it first then mot, no rush in this weather!
That looks awesome man! Any pics of it naked?
More pics please Lee looks epic.
Why do the Lee's have the best exhausts?
Change your name and find out Scott s;) ;) s;)
Quote from: "CrazySX"That looks awesome man! Any pics of it naked?
+1
Would be interested to see the craftsmanship on the beam.
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Exhaust is done!
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YouTube
Ignore the smoke it's the exhaust burning off, it stopped after 10 minutes
Don't listen on a phone it sounds terrible.
m http://youtu.be/ZdxV47ZyptU (http://youtu.be/ZdxV47ZyptU) m
really like that exhaust suits the mr2 well,
cheers tommy
I forgot to take pictures whilst it was in pieces, the exhaust is all wrapped up now so can't see much.
But the beam is clever, will try to squeeze some pics when I get chance.
Not sure when I will get it mot'd I'm busy the next few weeks.
Sounds and looks great Lee. :-) :-) :-)
Looks the nuts bud well played!
What worries me is ive only got a single pipe and im sure it was louder than that haha i need her home once she is running the smile will return!
I am batman!!
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Liking the stealth look!
I do feel that the music should be playing.
I reckon you'd leave the colour alone if you'd spayed it yellow! Just sayin'
If darth Vader had a car it wouldn't be yellow... Lol
Are you saying that you are an asthmatic aging sith Lord then? s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
Prolly due to all the spraying you do! s;-) ;-) s;-)
Seriously though, a little bit of colour somewhere might look good. :-) :-) :-)
Quote from: "StuC"Are you saying that you are an asthmatic aging sith Lord then? s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
Prolly due to all the spraying you do! s;-) ;-) s;-)
Seriously though, a little bit of colour somewhere might look good. :-) :-) :-)
The JDM bonnet badge is blue.
Looks great Lee,how much extra weight are you carrying in paint now,lol.
I was thinking that too Andy! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Looks very stealth
Quote from: "andyroo104"Quote from: "StuC"Are you saying that you are an asthmatic aging sith Lord then? s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
Prolly due to all the spraying you do! s;-) ;-) s;-)
Seriously though, a little bit of colour somewhere might look good. :-) :-) :-)
The JDM bonnet badge is blue.
Looks great Lee,how much extra weight are you carrying in paint now,lol.
Since hitting 40 last year, I've learnt not to worry about the extra kilo here and there!!!.. s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Couple of bits need touching up. And some finishing to do but fairly happy with it!
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liking the matt black looks ace defo prefer it to the colour before
cheers tommy
So that's how mine would look if I got that wide kit that's floating around on ebay for 4k! lol
The exhaust looks nice! How far out do the tips stick out?? Mine is just past that insert, about flush with the bumper and it melted the bumper! I had to put a metal heat shield over the bumper to stop it burning a hole into it!
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Then again, yours are a little bit lower so you might be safe!
Looks amazing Lee,as Stu suggested maybe a touch of colour,possibly a red JDM nose badge maybe.
Heres some pics of the exhaust
It sticks out a bit.
The cross beam thing was cut into about 3/4 then the cutout plated and a bridge welded over the top to stop it flexing.
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As for colour I was considering getting some rimblades for the wheels in a orange or something. :-) :-) :-)
Looks really good Lee. I actually prefer this to the colour changing one.
Interesting idea with the hoops on the crash bar.
So, youre "fairly happy with it".
Its going to be a different colour next week isnt it?!
I think it looks great, hope you are bringing it to Ding Day?
Looks good! You'll have to let us know if the bumper ends up seeing too much heat.
I might have to pick up a bottle of argon and get my MIG back out.
Cut the number plate down a bit!.
Now just waiting to find time to get it mot'd
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Looks pure evil! Love it
You need to change your avatar now Lee. s;-) ;-) s;-)
Mr X, I've just seen a picture of the Pagani Huayra rear lights, looks like they've copied your design! Impressive
Stu.... As requested, some colour
Opinions?
I like it, looks better in the flesh. Car is more black and wheels are less orange.
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As you have been posting pictures over the week it has grown more and more on me as all black. Ironic, huh? s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
I like the orange highlights on the wheels though. s:-D :-D s:-D
Perhaps an orange nose badge would finish the look? It doesn't need much more.
Quote from: "StuC"As you have been posting pictures over the week it has grown more and more on me as all black. Ironic, huh? s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
I like the orange highlights on the wheels though. s:-D :-D s:-D
Perhaps an orange nose badge would finish the look? It doesn't need much more.
Yes nose badge would finish it. And need to paint the calipers black again.
Then figure out how to make the damm handbrake stop the wheels from turning and get it in for mot.
Depends if your cables have gone or if it's your calipers.
Change the lot.
Start fresh then you know it will be good.
Mine gave me trouble for so long still park in gear.
Quote from: "1979scotte"Change the lot.
Start fresh then you know it will be good.
Mine gave me trouble for so long still park in gear.
Yeah, probably for the best.
Where's the best place to get some calipers?
I think it looked good all black personally but the orange is ok, the bodykit is so wild that subtle looks good, it doesnt need to shout.
I agree about the brakes, best to change the calipers so you know they are good. Lots of people are happy with brakeparts;
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Lee, how did I miss this. Car looks awesome in black. However it didn't look so bad below. I think the black hides some of the lines which the chameleon showed off. But still looks like a supercar now s;) ;) s;)
Personally I would lose the orange on the wheels and simply add a coloured nose badge,a red one.
Quote from: "lamcote"Mr X, I've just seen a picture of the Pagani Huayra rear lights, looks like they've copied your design! Impressive
Thanks s8) 8) s8) gotta be doing something right!
Quote from: "StuC"As you have been posting pictures over the week it has grown more and more on me as all black. Ironic, huh? s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
I like the orange highlights on the wheels though. s:-D :-D s:-D
Perhaps an orange nose badge would finish the look? It doesn't need much more.
when I first did mine it was matte black with orange handles, vent trim, wing tips, lights and bumper trim. Too much orange takes away the black finish. I changed it to just orange handles, lights and callipers. Although, my hard top has an orange stripe. I found this not only less=more but it also made the car look lower and wider.... not that wider is a problem for you! s;) ;) s;)
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as for the callipers, you know they just sandblast old ones and fit a new seal kit to re-con them. You can get the seal kit from Mr T, strip and paint them s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Yeah will have a proper look at the brakes in a couple of weeks,
But for now I've got an appointment with a beach and a cold beer s8) 8) s8)
One last photo for the orange bits opinions before I disappear for a couple of weeks.
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Quote from: "Leethesparky"One last photo for the orange bits opinions before I disappear for a couple of weeks.
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Looks perfect mate! Just get those callipers matched in with the rest of it s8) 8) s8)
New spoiler!!
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Quote from: "Leethesparky"New spoiler!!
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You're back then s:) :) s:) where did you go?
Spoiler looks good, need to see it on! Not sure it would suit a stock 2, but yours is a different kettle.
excellent! the other was horigable haha
Quote from: "CrazySX"You're back then s:) :) s:) where did you go?
Spoiler looks good, need to see it on! Not sure it would suit a stock 2, but yours is a different kettle.
Will get it on in the morning, had to fill the holes and respray the boot/bonnet(whatever it's called ) because the old spoiler.
The plastidip peeled off it really nice... Impressed with it.
Went fuerteventura... Was nice and warm, canaries aren't my favourite but not much choice this time of year without spending a fortune. s8) 8) s8)
Quote from: "tomaky"excellent! the other was horigable haha
I didn't think too much of the old one too but it looked better than a little one with the kit
Few pics
Car is filthy.
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Much Better.
Can't help but think the spoiler needs to be lower and at more of a flatter angle. Or is it supposed to be that high? Just my 2p.
Quote from: "CrazySX"Can't help but think the spoiler needs to be lower and at more of a flatter angle. Or is it supposed to be that high? Just my 2p.
It is now.. s:D :D s:D
I didn't tighten the brackets enough, the wind adjusted it its self. I've just tightened them up where they are
Wow! What a read! and all done in an impressively short space of time! Well done sir!
I would give my left nut for a GT300 kit s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "d-peg"Wow! What a read! and all done in an impressively short space of time! Well done sir!
I would give my left nut for a GT300 kit s:D :D s:D
Thanks... To be honest sometimes I miss the old blue with the other body kit I had, and sometimes I don't s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "CrazySX"Can't help but think the spoiler needs to be lower and at more of a flatter angle. Or is it supposed to be that high? Just my 2p.
It is now.. s:D :D s:D
I didn't tighten the brackets enough, the wind adjusted it its self. I've just tightened them up where they are
That would explain s;) ;) s;)
That's it now... Still not sure if its the right angle, no idea how these are supposed to sit
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Went for mot today, first time I have drove it more than a couple hundred metres in 2 months.. Failed on handbrake, happy with that as emissions everything ok, first mot since turbo.
Will fix the brakes this weekend then it will be back on the road.
I like that photo by the big pipe.
I would have said that the angle of the spoiler looked better before.
It looks more like it will generate lift rather than downforce now?
Could just be the angle of the picture but be careful the first time you get it up to speed!
That's great news!! Sticky calipers are a known issue so should be pretty straight forward to resolve! Spoiler does look better now.
Is that dirt on ur skirt? Looks like the car is sitting on a pallet lol
Quote from: "CrazySX"That's great news!! Sticky calipers are a known issue so should be pretty straight forward to resolve! Spoiler does look better now.
Is that dirt on your skirt? Looks like the car is sitting on a pallet lol
Got the handbrake working.... I didn't do the self adjust procedure right when I changed the pads, doh!
Did it again and everything works now.
Double the engine power, easy no problem... Change the rear pads, do it wrong s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
Hi Lee, did you use Plastidip for the new colour or is it matte spray? One hell of a mean looking car.
Quote from: "Maverikk"Hi Lee, did you use Plastidip for the new colour or is it matte spray? One hell of a mean looking car.
Plastidip mate. Looks better from a distance than close up. Need to do it again now I've got the hang of it, cheap enough to do though. And good for me because I change my mind a lot!
Also washed it today! Got rid of the pallet look side skirts lol crazysx
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "d-peg"Wow! What a read! and all done in an impressively short space of time! Well done sir!
I would give my left nut for a GT300 kit s:D :D s:D
Thanks... To be honest sometimes I miss the old blue with the other body kit I had, and sometimes I don't s:D :D s:D
Well ... if you change your mind and go back to standard-ish I am only down the road from you! s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "Maverikk"Hi Lee, did you use Plastidip for the new colour or is it matte spray? One hell of a mean looking car.
Plastidip mate. Looks better from a distance than close up. Need to do it again now I've got the hang of it, cheap enough to do though. And good for me because I change my mind a lot!
Also washed it today! Got rid of the pallet look side skirts lol crazysx
Will be interesting to see how the dip bears up against stones and the elements. I'm probably going to refurb some alloys with dip. I know the beauty of dip though is that you can simply touch up imperfections or chips with minimal or no prep.
Quote from: "Maverikk"Will be interesting to see how the dip bears up against stones and the elements. I'm probably going to refurb some alloys with dip. I know the beauty of dip though is that you can simply touch up imperfections or chips with minimal or no prep.
I sprayed the skirts and bits inside the door that was missed with the doors closed out of a plastidip rattle can, I didn't need to mask the outside bodywork it blended in perfectly. When I fitted the new spoiler I had to respray the engine lid, it peeled of really nice. It's surprising how strong it is too. Just need to spray the whole car again now I've got a hang of the gun. It's easy to put too much on each coat and it collects up in places you don't want it to over night.
Sorry not been on here for a while..
Here's a little video to try and make up for it!
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Ok, long overdue
Thread update.
I've changed the colour.... Again s:D :D s:D
Oh and I've gone a lot wider on the wheel spacers, I had some made up.. 50mm each side on the rear and 45mm each side on the front.
Removed the black plastidip as it was a real pain to keep clean, decided I didn't like the chameleon as it goes pink in bright sunlight.
Here is a pic back to chameleon (on a dull day so colour looked nice
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I decided to change the colour to another "proper" spray job... Easier to look after.
I will do another post with some pics from my week at various stages.
Started sanding Monday
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Removed bonnet vents and refitted better.
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Friday.. Sprayed black to give a nice even to start
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Saturday morning... On goes the base colour
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Saturday afternoon to the evening, mixed up the pigment into a heavily thinned out clear coat and put on the colour
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(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/8B4C1BCB-BDDB-4DCE-AD55-5589EDAEA57F_zpspu2wk5pu.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/8B4C1BCB-BDDB-4DCE-AD55-5589EDAEA57F_zpspu2wk5pu.jpg.html)
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Tomorrow I will put on the final clear coat
Next week I will spray the wheels, not decided on a colour yet, silver or gold, dark won't look right with this colour.
You must have 15kgs of paint on there now fella. s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
Good to have you back... Again!! s;-) ;-) s;-)
Impressive speed of work as usual!
So are you going to be bringing it along to Dong Day in august?
About time we saw it in the flesh!
That red is seriously nice! I'm totally impressed by your attitude to change and hope to see the car at some point.
Very smart!
Quote from: "StuC"You must have 15kgs of paint on there now fella. s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
Good to have you back... Again!! s;-) ;-) s;-)
I've been on a diet stu, I'm down by about 6kg so I can afford the extra paint weight. s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Lol. Fair enough Lee.
The red looks striking. :-) :-) :-)
However... The Base coat is also an interesting colour. I don't think I have ever seen a roadster completed in that before. Perhaps if you get bored of the red you could try that next.
Quote from: "StuC"Lol. Fair enough Lee.
The red looks striking. :-) :-) :-)
However... The Base coat is also an interesting colour. I don't think I have ever seen a roadster completed in that before. Perhaps if you get bored of the red you could try that next.
If Scott was a mod, he would have locked the thread after the base coat pic..
Looks good Lee.
No idea what simon is on about.
I think the gold would be perfect if you had a big hat with a feather and walked with a limp!!
First coat of clear coat has just gone on. Now it is looking real nice
Clear coat is on. It's shiny
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Quote from: "Leethesparky"I think the gold would be perfect if you had a big hat with a feather and walked with a limp!!
Are you saying that you couldn't pull that off then? s;-) ;-) s;-)
Looking nice Lee. What red is that?
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Quote from: "CrazySX"Looking nice Lee. What red is that?
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It's candy apple red..
For anyone that doesn't know, as this is quite a complicated colour.
Painted black first to give a nice even base.
Then painted gold to be the base colour for the candy.
The candy red is not a solid colour, it is transparent. So whatever colour is used for the base shows through at certain angles under certain light. It is made from a pigment powder mixed into a heavily thinned out lacquer. This makes a transparent paint.
Look at the picture below, the sun is hitting the rear wing through a window. Can't wait to get it outside.
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I will be painting the wheels gold tomorrow, I've got some of that Impreza wheel colour. The same gold I used as the base.
Stu.. I reckon I could pull off that look s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Stunning
Id pay to see that matey. Lol.
I'll look forward to that when you change your mind again then.
s;-) ;-) s;-)
Quote from: "cabbydave"Stunning
I'm really pleased with it Dave, it's got some spikey bits of dust in it to sand out
But it's in a workshop not a spray booth so considering the environment I couldn't have turned out better.
Opened the roller doors earlier to let natural light on it and it looks loads better
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "CrazySX"Looking nice Lee. What red is that?
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It's candy apple red..
For anyone that doesn't know, as this is quite a complicated colour.
Painted black first to give a nice even base.
Then painted gold to be the base colour for the candy.
The candy red is not a solid colour, it is transparent. So whatever colour is used for the base shows through at certain angles under certain light. It is made from a pigment powder mixed into a heavily thinned out lacquer. This makes a transparent paint.
Look at the picture below, the sun is hitting the rear wing through a window. Can't wait to get it outside.
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/8B11CC4B-6FAE-4E5D-A8E9-4FD379A6C8C4_zps2fwgldkf.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/8B11CC4B-6FAE-4E5D-A8E9-4FD379A6C8C4_zps2fwgldkf.jpg.html)
I will be painting the wheels gold tomorrow, I've got some of that Impreza wheel colour. The same gold I used as the base.
Stu.. I reckon I could pull off that look s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Bloody hell, how many coats of the red did you have to put on then?
Candy Apple red is a Classic colour, in the old days it was the colour to have!
Really sets the car of nice s:) :) s:)
I remember the flakes and glitters and the day glow orange the dyno rod vans used to use. Lots of coats involved.
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Quote from: "StuC"Lol. Fair enough Lee.
The red looks striking. :-) :-) :-)
However... The Base coat is also an interesting colour. I don't think I have ever seen a roadster completed in that before. Perhaps if you get bored of the red you could try that next.
I also like the gold reminds me of the Top Secret demo 2
Quote from: "CrazySX"Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "CrazySX"Looking nice Lee. What red is that?
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It's candy apple red..
For anyone that doesn't know, as this is quite a complicated colour.
Painted black first to give a nice even base.
Then painted gold to be the base colour for the candy.
The candy red is not a solid colour, it is transparent. So whatever colour is used for the base shows through at certain angles under certain light. It is made from a pigment powder mixed into a heavily thinned out lacquer. This makes a transparent paint.
Look at the picture below, the sun is hitting the rear wing through a window. Can't wait to get it outside.
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/8B11CC4B-6FAE-4E5D-A8E9-4FD379A6C8C4_zps2fwgldkf.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/8B11CC4B-6FAE-4E5D-A8E9-4FD379A6C8C4_zps2fwgldkf.jpg.html)
I will be painting the wheels gold tomorrow, I've got some of that Impreza wheel colour. The same gold I used as the base.
Stu.. I reckon I could pull off that look s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Bloody hell, how many coats of the red did you have to put on then?
Candy Apple red is a Classic colour, in the old days it was the colour to have!
Really sets the car of nice s:) :) s:)
I remember the flakes and glitters and the day glow orange the dyno rod vans used to use. Lots of coats involved.
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5 coats of red, and your showing your age now with the flakes!!!
Quote from: "s12vea"Quote from: "StuC"Lol. Fair enough Lee.
The red looks striking. :-) :-) :-)
However... The Base coat is also an interesting colour. I don't think I have ever seen a roadster completed in that before. Perhaps if you get bored of the red you could try that next.
I also like the gold reminds me of the Top Secret demo 2
The wheels are the same colour s:D :D s:D
Did you find time to paint them today?
Ok update..
Wet Sanded the car with 2500 grit to take out any dust and really flatten the lacquer
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Sanded the wheels.
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Polished up a wing to check the finish
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Painted the wheels Subaru Impreza gold (same as the base coat)
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Sanded then lacquered the headlights. Not perfect but loads better
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Rear lights, sanded, painted black, sanded again to nearly remove the black, then lacquered.. End result, smoked rear lights. Photo looks a bit patchy but that's the reflections, the black is a nice and even tint.
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And ate a big tasty with Diet Coke on the way home s:D :D s:D
I am surprised you haven't gone FL headlamps with that candy red tbh.
Especially when you have smoke the chrome on the inside too. I reckon that would look pretty tasty.
I reckon face lift rear lights would look amazing on that
Yeah I will probably get facelift lights all round eventually.
Made a bit of progress today
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Just wondering if some gold highlights on the spoiler would work.
Quote from: "StuC"Just wondering if some gold highlights on the spoiler would work.
Probably the the bolts that hold it together?
Or leading/trailing edge of the spoiler?
Quote from: "StuC"Just wondering if some gold highlights on the spoiler would work.
Both would work.
Yeah.. Will look at the details next
Got about 2 days of polishing first though, get the rest of the car looking like that front wing
Few more pics to keep the thread updated
Nearly finished, needs a good clean. And fit the diffuser ,spray up a few little bits.
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(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/8527F027-03E9-4A39-B62D-50C992AA4DC0_zpszqzxywjz.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/8527F027-03E9-4A39-B62D-50C992AA4DC0_zpszqzxywjz.jpg.html)
Front wheels look bigger!
Quote from: "StuC"Front wheels look bigger!
Oh maybe I forget to mention, I had new wheel spacers made I've gone out an extra 15mm on the front and 20mm on the rear.
Now they are 45mm front ,50mm rear.
It made a massive difference to the look
Looks great, love the colour. Mohair roof to match would really finish it off or a colour coded hard top. you can thank me later, I'm good at spending other people's money ..........
Oh my gosh.. look at that butt! Looking good Lee.
Those sideskirts must be a right pain to paint. Many drips?
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Quote from: "wotugonado"Looks great, love the colour. Mohair roof to match would really finish it off or a colour coded hard top. you can thank me later, I'm good at spending other people's money ..........
I was thinking about a matching mohair today whilst I'm asking those photos, but I don't really know anything about them. Where to get them from, how much?
Quote from: "CrazySX"Oh my gosh.. look at that butt! Looking good Lee.
Those sideskirts must be a right pain to paint. Many drips?
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I have no idea how but I got no drips, no runs, no orange peel, apart from bits of dust which I sanded flat and now look like black specs. It turned out a really good job. With the chameleon I had to say oh ignore that bit, oh it looks good when you stand back, but this one I don't have to make any excuses for anything.
Jack smiths I think it's called in Swansea, few lads on here have used them. £350 is or thereabouts fitted. Maybe more for a custom colour you'd need to ask, would finish it a treat.
Quote from: "wotugonado"Jack smiths I think it's called in Swansea, few lads on here have used them. £350 is or thereabouts fitted. Maybe more for a custom colour you'd need to ask, would finish it a treat.
£290 usually for standard colours.
Although I have no idea what colour would match. The red would clash I would imagine?
That's a bargain... It's just finding time to take it there
need to sort it out
Sprayed and fitted homemade diffuser.
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Properly polished now
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Still needs all the polish cleaning out the gaps properly and other bits but will wait for the paint to properly harden first
Love the colour and the splitter, slot of hard work paid off.. Car looks great
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Quote from: "-cj-"Love the colour and the splitter, slot of hard work paid off.. Car looks great
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Thanks, really pleased how it's turned out.
Engine work next
Move the battery
Repipe the charge cooler and add header tank
Fit fuel regulator
Try and "tune" it better
Mod's, I've just noticed there is a readers rides section.. Maybe it's worth moving this thread there ?
Do you know how much poke you were making after you fitted the charge cooler and injectors?
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Mod's, I've just noticed there is a readers rides section.. Maybe it's worth moving this thread there ?
this is probably not the section I would hope it is s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Looks menacing!
Colour matching hardtop to finish it off? s;) ;) s;)
I think u need to put up identical pics of the car in all its different colours and then we vote on which one is/was best :p
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Quote from: "CrazySX"I think u need to put up identical pics of the car in all its different colours and then we vote on which one is/was best :p
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This red will definitely win!!
Quote from: "Maverikk"Looks menacing!
Colour matching hardtop to finish it off? s;) ;) s;)
New soft top first. Like the look of the hard top but like to drop the top whenever I like more
Quote from: "Mr X"Do you know how much poke you were making after you fitted the charge cooler and injectors?
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Mod's, I've just noticed there is a readers rides section.. Maybe it's worth moving this thread there ?
this is probably not the section I would hope it is s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
The charge cooler and injectors took me from 7psi boost to 12psi.. So the answer is, lots of poke s:D :D s:D
Update
Fitted these
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Pretty stickers for my wheels
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Got rid of the battery out the engine bay. Moved the air filter to the side intake vent
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Moved the charge cooler away from the engine. It was too cramped. Fitted the proper maf pipe, mine was bodged
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Made a battery cage
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(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/A073C340-3808-4D26-95C5-8A970BC3ACFE_zps1xozdfyv.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/A073C340-3808-4D26-95C5-8A970BC3ACFE_zps1xozdfyv.jpg.html)
Hey Lee, I know you are looking for a solution for your engine lid stay. Search for "cheapo gas struts" on here and you will be a happy chappy s;) ;) s;)
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Cheapo front gas struts
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Cheers Dan
s:) :) s:) Finally sorted my arch gaps
Butchered some Porsche Cayenne wheel arch trims
Mods...Is it possible to move this thread into readers rides? I'd rather it be viewed by members only and Incentive to keep it updated in the right section. s:D :D s:D
See pics
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(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/4984C860-10FB-47D2-B84A-3530E7E414E2_zps24qco8rm.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/4984C860-10FB-47D2-B84A-3530E7E414E2_zps24qco8rm.jpg.html)
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/C453B202-A4F4-462B-9C92-9F41DE0506EB_zpsij0jv08p.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/C453B202-A4F4-462B-9C92-9F41DE0506EB_zpsij0jv08p.jpg.html)
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/E4FC4FDE-661A-42C6-9FDA-53ABAB68F083_zpssyaeq4z5.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/E4FC4FDE-661A-42C6-9FDA-53ABAB68F083_zpssyaeq4z5.jpg.html)
A few jobs will be done over the next week or so, will post pics as they happen
I've got some variable force gas struts to fit on the engine lid. I bought variable ones as I didn't know the force needed to lift the spoiler
Braided hoses for the brakes
I'm going to modify a fuel rail to be a return system with a rising rate regulator and upgrade the fuel pump to a walbro 255l
Plan is to cut the ends of the fuel rail, gas weld on some thicker ends, drill and tap for an6 connectors then replace all the fuel lines for braided.
Oh and replace the clutch master and slave because my clutch is playing up. Biting point keeps moving around, sometimes won't release, sometimes difficult to get in gear. But won't post pics as that's boring s:D :D s:D
Here is one not so boring,
As I have moved the battery to the front I've gained some space, so made a header tank for the charge cooler
Not the best welding, but this car is diy s:D :D s:D
I've also changed the ecu for a emanage ultimate now too
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/080002DE-595D-435D-8F36-6FD31A763FBB_zpsnrrktntc.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/080002DE-595D-435D-8F36-6FD31A763FBB_zpsnrrktntc.jpg.html)
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Not sure if it's been said. You probably know anyway. But make sure you compress the slave when bleeding.. personally I just use a vacuum bleeder and it pulls thru fine once compressed. Sounds like you just have air.
Quote from: "stupink"Not sure if it's been said. You probably know anyway. But make sure you compress the slave when bleeding.. personally I just use a vacuum bleeder and it pulls through fine once compressed. Sounds like you just have air.
I thought that stu, I've bled it twice and seems to sort it for half hour then goes funny again. I decided to give up and just change everything. I've not seen vacuum bleeders, only the other type that uses the tyre air. I will have a look for those
Fitted the gas struts. Used ones with variable force as I didn't know which to buy for the heavy spoiler.
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/ABE9BCF6-EA94-404F-B7F9-2236875E4938_zps7lqjhwsw.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/ABE9BCF6-EA94-404F-B7F9-2236875E4938_zps7lqjhwsw.jpg.html)
Fuel regulator delivered so hopefully fitting this weekend.
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/B5FBF9E2-0065-4569-8DB2-5257EF13F8CF_zpswspm3tsz.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/B5FBF9E2-0065-4569-8DB2-5257EF13F8CF_zpswspm3tsz.jpg.html)
Whilst I'm doing stuff in the engine bay I might paint it either red or black and tidy it all up.
A few update photos from the last month.
Fitted rising rate regulator and walbro fuel pump and emanage ultimate ecu
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Then started to tidy up the engine bay
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And do some tuning
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Fitted braided brake hoses
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/E4B74C28-EE1E-4B32-BF46-DFB693430497_zpshegykrt9.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/E4B74C28-EE1E-4B32-BF46-DFB693430497_zpshegykrt9.jpg.html)
Made a front splitter out of aluminium and covered with carbon wrap stuff
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/82AD7D3F-FAA6-4459-8733-014835058F90_zpshghxdxqv.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/82AD7D3F-FAA6-4459-8733-014835058F90_zpshghxdxqv.jpg.html)
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/7D51A9C6-484B-4090-B420-4AF7B66835DF_zps4ekwtga1.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/7D51A9C6-484B-4090-B420-4AF7B66835DF_zps4ekwtga1.jpg.html)
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/82EAB791-5292-41F7-A00D-A90EFAEFA86A_zpstmge4bo4.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/82EAB791-5292-41F7-A00D-A90EFAEFA86A_zpstmge4bo4.jpg.html)
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/ABAB2CA8-01B3-475F-B0CF-48B9435D0D2A_zpsuv3czxrq.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/ABAB2CA8-01B3-475F-B0CF-48B9435D0D2A_zpsuv3czxrq.jpg.html)
Rear wing was flexing so made some brackets to lift it and plated it under also to strengthen it
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(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/A5D6C80F-2B53-484F-A75C-51AD4D34D320_zpsvmt3qlfb.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/A5D6C80F-2B53-484F-A75C-51AD4D34D320_zpsvmt3qlfb.jpg.html)
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Look good Lee.
Got a link for the fuel pressure reg?
Cheers
It's a not so cheap eBay one.
m https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400332961562 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400332961562) m
liking the splitter looks nice suits the front end well
cheers tommy
Quote from: "tommyzoom99"liking the splitter looks nice suits the front end well
cheers tommy
Cheers I was pleased how it turned out
Phenomenal attention to detail man :-) :-) :-)
That front splitter is totally marketable as a product!
How does the turn in feel with the splitter fitted ? any noticeable difference .....
great car mate !!
Quote from: "jvanzyl"Phenomenal attention to detail man :-) :-) :-)
That front splitter is totally marketable as a product!
Cheers, I spotted the push on trim whilst looking at splitters on google, so stole the idea. Thought it finished it nicely.
Quote from: "paul.mcgrath"How does the turn in feel with the splitter fitted ? any noticeable difference .....
great car mate !!
There is quite a big difference now, but I don't know what's changed it, as I lifted and changed the angle of the wing too.
The car floated around a little on the road, now it feels more solid. Definately a difference but not sure why
I want to get rid of that "floating feeling" aswell , how wide are the spacers youre using with the bodykit ?
Quote from: "paul.mcgrath"I want to get rid of that "floating feeling" aswell , how wide are the spacers youre using with the bodykit ?
45mm rear 40mm front
Ok time for a thread update
I've done some stuff...
Fitted ebc discs and pads
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/41FD8AA2-960E-4E07-9648-8B9C77B3A477_zpsnkiloamj.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/41FD8AA2-960E-4E07-9648-8B9C77B3A477_zpsnkiloamj.jpg.html)
Painted the engine bay
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/6C00A6E8-5004-46D2-BCCE-8D65E6749A44_zps4ajwb49v.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/6C00A6E8-5004-46D2-BCCE-8D65E6749A44_zps4ajwb49v.jpg.html)
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/514377D5-8C37-4261-B92F-5B7DC2F9A8A7_zpsclw9reme.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/514377D5-8C37-4261-B92F-5B7DC2F9A8A7_zpsclw9reme.jpg.html)
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/6F3CD40B-547A-4C0F-9D37-E77CD0D18157_zpsfbqixsds.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/6F3CD40B-547A-4C0F-9D37-E77CD0D18157_zpsfbqixsds.jpg.html)
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/2CA2E0E5-ED84-4F79-8A39-A8C021212D9B_zpsrttijwyx.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/2CA2E0E5-ED84-4F79-8A39-A8C021212D9B_zpsrttijwyx.jpg.html)
Sorry for multi posting but thought better than really long posts
Made some racing mirrors
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(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/B2222AA3-A5EB-460C-AE70-0669A0C0AA59_zpstsf7hyew.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/B2222AA3-A5EB-460C-AE70-0669A0C0AA59_zpstsf7hyew.jpg.html)
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/7FA31562-961C-468A-807E-02F77A34AAF5_zpsljzydqee.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/7FA31562-961C-468A-807E-02F77A34AAF5_zpsljzydqee.jpg.html)
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/DB8A148A-8BDB-4A3C-B62B-0B6CE8D95C14_zpsegbt7vyb.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/DB8A148A-8BDB-4A3C-B62B-0B6CE8D95C14_zpsegbt7vyb.jpg.html)
And bought a spare engine... to rebuild forged. Aiming for 400bhp
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Quote from: "Leethesparky"And bought a spare engine... to rebuild forged.
Looking good Lee, what are you going to on sunday though?
Great going Lee!
After you ever going to come to a club meet like ding day?? I think there's a lot of is that are dying to see your car in the flesh!
Quote from: "Topdownman"Quote from: "Leethesparky"And bought a spare engine... to rebuild forged.
Looking good Lee, what are you going to on sunday though?
I've got a list as long as my arm !!
Quote from: "jvanzyl"Great going Lee!
After you ever going to come to a club meet like ding day?? I think there's a lot of is that are dying to see your car in the flesh!
Yeah I will manage one at some point. It's all down to timing. Sometimes I have no spare time, sometimes I have too much
Had a bit of a mishap.
The car blew the cat out the exhaust, so now it's a decat
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(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/315C421E-AFBE-410B-9C08-4C6B0CBD7A96_zpsx5guapal.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/315C421E-AFBE-410B-9C08-4C6B0CBD7A96_zpsx5guapal.jpg.html)
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Sorted that out then took it for a full geometry setup. It handles so much better now
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/CF71A724-B807-406A-901D-05064F38E4E2_zpse5cai3fv.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/CF71A724-B807-406A-901D-05064F38E4E2_zpse5cai3fv.jpg.html)
Fitted some ebc discs and pads
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Now I've taken the doors off and I'm going to do some spraying this weekend and match everything in
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Always something happening thats for sure.
Door shuts are done. Got a bit carried away and painted some other bits too
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Thread update time.
Made some more changes
Broke a mirror so I've gone back to stock mirrors for now
Changed the grilles to black and added some stickers
Made some canards out of aluminium
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(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/D94D7578-3616-414D-B9D7-DCCDE661982E_zps4w3koreb.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/D94D7578-3616-414D-B9D7-DCCDE661982E_zps4w3koreb.jpg.html)
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/2CAFBE02-D020-49A7-9420-00FCDA5AF065_zpsiqjheabx.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/2CAFBE02-D020-49A7-9420-00FCDA5AF065_zpsiqjheabx.jpg.html)
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Fitted poly gear linkages, and engine mounts
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Little update
Fitted some daytime lights. Quite posh actually, they go half brightness when the lights are on so they can be used at night too
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Fitted a racelogic traction/launch control this weekend
And what a nice piece of kit. It completely changed the drivability of the car on damp roads. It literally handles as well in the wet now as it did normally in the dry. Awesome piece of kit.
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo203/Leethesparky/AAF71845-7C09-49DE-AB8D-28B2DF21F075_zpsmfkrna6m.jpg) (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Leethesparky/media/AAF71845-7C09-49DE-AB8D-28B2DF21F075_zpsmfkrna6m.jpg.html)
Control replaces the ashtray
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Sat in the bin happy with my laptop and emanage ultimate
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you have certainly done a lot to it, looks awesome
Aye dee, Oh... eight? aaahhh!!
s:oops: :oops: s:oops: s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Those DRL's really do fit in well with the whole look of the car and they are a great safety upgrade. I must admit that this car does look excellent - the colour scheme and mods really do all work well together. Well done.
Cheers for the comments.
Quote from: "stupink"Aye dee, Oh... eight? aaahhh!!
s:oops: :oops: s:oops: s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Yeah yeah, will have some in a couple of weeks.... your a bad influence stu s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Cheers for the comments.
Quote from: "stupink"Aye dee, Oh... eight? aaahhh!!
s:oops: :oops: s:oops: s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Yeah yeah, will have some in a couple of weeks.... your a bad influence stu s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
Dibs on your existing wheels lol s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Fitted a racelogic traction/launch control this weekend
And what a nice piece of kit. It completely changed the drivability of the car on damp roads. It literally handles as well in the wet now as it did normally in the dry. Awesome piece of kit.
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Thats an impressive improvement! How much do they cost? Additional parts requirements? Fitting time needed?
Are you bringing this machine to Ding Day?
Are you bringing this machine to Ding Day?
+1!
Quote from: "Essex2Visuvesi"Dibs on your existing wheels lol s:D :D s:D
Lol sorry it's just tyres, wheels are staying.
Quote from: "MR TWO"Thats an impressive improvement! How much do they cost? Additional parts requirements? Fitting time needed?
Are you bringing this machine to Ding Day?
It cost me £575 eBay but they are rare. can't buy them new anymore. No additional parts as wires into existing abs sensors and sits between ecu and injectors. It's a fairly quick job to fit. But with my excessive Costa breaks it took me most of the day.
Ding day.... dunno if I do it will be a last minute decision, I struggle with planning ahead. Busy time of year at work
Hi Lee, thanks for getting back to me so quickly. I think I might have to put an alert/ search on my ebay account and see if I can't get one of these - it sounds like a great mod.
I hope you can make Ding Day, and since your thread now has over 21.000 views I imagine I'm not alone in this!
Keep up the the good work, you have a great car!
Cheers... will see what I can do
Frosty morning pic taken the other day
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for the first time, here is a full list of the modifications so far
Exterior
Monocraft-x gen1 widebody conversion
Candy apple red paint job
carbon rear wing
carbon f1 style mirrors
custom front splitter and canards
custom rear diffuser
Facelift rear lights
daylight running lights
bonnet converted to custom vented
Engine
whifbitz Turbo conversion kit
AVT charge cooler kit
MWR 630cc injectors
SPEC stage 2 kevlar clutch
GREDDYtype fv blow off valve
custom built exhaust
WALBRO 255l fuel pump
SPEC1 1:1 rising rate fuel regulator
suspension and brakes
BC full coilover suspension
HEL braided brake hoses
EBC drill and grooved discs
EBC green stuff racing pads
Wheels
ROTA gtr 17" wheels
custom built hubcentric wheel spacers
electronics
GREDDY emanage ultimate ecu w/map sensor
PLX wideband afr gauge
boost gauge
oil pressure gauge
oil temp gauge
RACELOGIC traction control
GREDDY profec boost controller
interior
plasma dial kit
PIONEER SPH-DA110 double din head unit
optisound auto 8 subwoofer
Quote from: "Topdownman"Are you bringing this machine to Ding Day?
+1!
+1
Tomorrow's job
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Boost controller is in. Just need to set it up now.
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Be interested to see how you fit the Boost controller
I have the same one ready for when I fit my turbo
Quote from: "Essex2Visuvesi"Be interested to see how you fit the Boost controller
I have the same one ready for when I fit my turbo
It already fitted mate s:D :D s:D
In the pics above. Solenoid is screwed next to the alarm switch in engine bay, and the control on the dash. Ran everything down the drivers side. With the brain box hid behind the drives side bin. The cables were literally just long enough to reach everywhere
What's the running total of secondhand prices for all your electronics Lee? Thought about a stand alone? I've got a Syvecs in my 200sx, was about £2200 fitted and mapped but I'm sure there are cheaper options, and the big benefit is all those functions are tied together.
Cat looks great, it's been a while since I checked in on the forum and these wheels look absolutely spot on - I think you were dabbling with 18s before but these look just right!
Quote from: "jonty"What's the running total of secondhand prices for all your electronics Lee? Thought about a stand alone? I've got a Syvecs in my 200sx, was about £2200 fitted and mapped but I'm sure there are cheaper options, and the big benefit is all those functions are tied together.
Cat looks great, it's been a while since I checked in on the forum and these wheels look absolutely spot on - I think you were dabbling with 18s before but these look just right!
Sorry mate, didn't see this.
Electrics stand me at
Ecu 450
Traction 575
Boost controller 285
I will go standalone eventually, probably link or aem but I don't think any standalone will match the racelogic for traction control.. that is one special piece of kit
Sounds good, at least there's a bit of budget to be freed up from the piggyback units if you go down that route!
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I've been tidying up the engine bay a bit,
Fitted a new heater control bit,
And a random pic
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Can't remember if this has been mentioned before, but you don't appear to have any additional bracing?
I'd highly recommend a front strut and mid under one.... Would be nice to put something in the engine bay...?
Yeah i really need to start things like bracing and polybushing.
Struggling with the engine bay though, all the braces go across the turbo and it sits high.
I wouldn't bother with the rear. Just get one up front and get a breast plate. Wouldn't hurry to polybush either if your bushes are ok.
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Well I dunno about not rushing :-) :-) :-) In the very least I'd have a good look at them to see what the state them is.. my 16 year old car was transformed when I had it fully bushed... and there were some bushes by the hub that literally fell out out they were so bad.
I agree with the rear strut brace - if you're happy with stock then stick with it. But front and mid under will make a HUGE difference.
Quote from: "jvanzyl"Well I dunno about not rushing :-) :-) :-) In the very least I'd have a good look at them to see what the state them is.. my 16 year old car was transformed when I had it fully bushed... and there were some bushes by the hub that literally fell out out they were so bad.
I agree with the rear strut brace - if you're happy with stock then stick with it. But front and mid under will make a HUGE difference.
Lol! That's a good point John. I would imagine and hope that with the amount of times the car has been apart Lee would know the condition, but always good to check.
On mine 108k the bushes are all good. The only slightly dodgy one is driver side rear. But it's got minimal play.
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It is something I really need to look at. I get a slight twist at the back end under hard acceleration. I'd expect it to dig in but not twist.
I used to have traction/wheel spin prior to getting rear bushes done.... I'd really recommend doing it on any car over 100k/ 10 years old....
I have started a YouTube channel for this car.
First couple of videos are a bit crappy but hopefully will get better with practice.
Ive been trying not to spend too much money on the car this year but got loads of plans in the future
All my work has always been and always will be mirrored on here. I look forward to adding loads to this thread in the future.
Please watch the video below and subscribe for more
m https://youtu.be/CAz1xGIFUFU (https://youtu.be/CAz1xGIFUFU) m
Excellent! Nice one
Well done for having a go fella.
Couple of small comments...
Be aware of repeating yourself overly. I think it's just 'self-conscious in front of a camera nerves' in fairness.
Also, where you do say thay yours is different to stock, it might be worth sticking in a stock photo to back up your words.
Like I said though, good effort. :-) :-) :-)
Really enjoyed that Lee. Just love the look of this car, engine sound is awesome. Well done on the video.
Nice one Lee! What equipment are you using? I noticed that you had a clip on mic, the sound quality was very good.
and AGAIN - are you coming to Ding Day?? :-) :-) :-)
Cheers,
It is actually really stressful in front of the camera... for some wierd reason it brings out my northern accent s:? :? s:?
Hopefully get better with practice
Equipment is a massive rucksack of stuff, might do a video on it eventually don't want to just stick to my car.
Sound is from a zoom h1 with a lav mic plugged in. Sounds really good.
Cameras are
Olympus em10, 20mm f1.7. 45mm f1.8
Gopro 4 black
Dji mavic
And Samsung galaxy s6 phone
Ding day is a possibility but can't promise yet, if it was 2 weeks later it would be a definite. Would really like to come but may clash with taking the missus to the airport.
The stress will lessen over time. Be clear about what you want to say in each segment. Then you'll have less to remember, which will reduce your stress. :-) :-) :-)
You can break it down further and know what each segment will contain and look like. Then you'll know on the playback if it matches your expectation.
Keep going though, you'll figure it out. :-) :-) :-)
Cheers stu.. it will come
Ding day is looking more likely...will confirm in a week or so
No doubt. s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
I reckon there will be LOTS of interest (and requests for rides) in your motor. :-) :-) :-)
Here is my latest video
A proper look around the car
m https://youtu.be/9xIaqCQ0RwU (https://youtu.be/9xIaqCQ0RwU) m
If possible a run-down of your mods and why you chose them would be amazing. Not that I'm being demanding.
I.e. Why fpr, why fuel pump (in tank?), why charge cooler, why TD04, etc etc.
Would be great for people who want to follow your path and DIY the lot
Car is a credit to you Lee to have done all of it yourself self taught is incredible
Gorgeous car and loving the video.[emoji3]
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Cheers for the comments guys.
I enjoy my car, photography, computers, drones, learning stuff
Making these videos brings all my hobbys together, quite enjoying it
Quote from: "shnazzle"If possible a run-down of your mods and why you chose them would be amazing. Not that I'm being demanding.
I.e. Why fpr, why fuel pump (in tank?), why charge cooler, why TD04, etc etc.
Would be great for people who want to follow your path and DIY the lot
Good idea s:D :D s:D
Just subscribed to the channel, great videos and hats off to you for the work you have done on the car. A question on the FPR, just wondering why you are running one as I believe the stock system is deadhead returnless unless you also changed the rail to have the system work as a return system to install the FPR to restrict the return?
Do you have specs on the TD04 as you mentioned it has a larger compressor wheel etc?
Used your channel last night to show a friend "what's possible" with these cars :-) :-) :-)
Just watched a couple of your vids, awesome job lee, bet you are well proud, when I go to car meets I love seeing what people have done to their cars, yes it would be awesome to own a Lamborghini or fezza, but I find the home made stuff so much more interesting, it's a testimony to people's skills not just wallet.
even more impressive is that its all your own work and not a "chequebook build"
Quote from: "Hext007"Just watched a couple of your vids, awesome job lee, bet you are well proud, when I go to car meets I love seeing what people have done to their cars, yes it would be awesome to own a Lamborghini or fezza, but I find the home made stuff so much more interesting, it's a testimony to people's skills not just wallet.
Always like the 'built not bought' principle, especially as the car can probably out handle and out accelerate quite a few high priced supercars etc.
Quote from: "m1tch"Just subscribed to the channel, great videos and hats off to you for the work you have done on the car. A question on the FPR, just wondering why you are running one as I believe the stock system is deadhead returnless unless you also changed the rail to have the system work as a return system to install the FPR to restrict the return?
Do you have specs on the TD04 as you mentioned it has a larger compressor wheel etc?
The Fpr is a 1:1 rising rate one to push more fuel through the injectors as the boost rises. It's Tee'd in just before the rail. Doesn't need to be a return rail to control the pressure in it. Not that much fuel going through it. The fuel pump and stock reg have been ripped out and changed for a walbro 255 pump.
Thanks for the nice comments, I want to go into more detail with things, to try and point people in the kind of right direction to do their own car. I put almost as many hours into scouring the net for info as I did actually doing the car
Assuming I can make it to dingday I'm hoping to do a video similar to this one (it's looking promising, I will be there)
m https://youtu.be/2S-CFNKxJQY (https://youtu.be/2S-CFNKxJQY) m
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "m1tch"Just subscribed to the channel, great videos and hats off to you for the work you have done on the car. A question on the FPR, just wondering why you are running one as I believe the stock system is deadhead returnless unless you also changed the rail to have the system work as a return system to install the FPR to restrict the return?
Do you have specs on the TD04 as you mentioned it has a larger compressor wheel etc?
The Fpr is a 1:1 rising rate one to push more fuel through the injectors as the boost rises. It's Tee'd in just before the rail. Doesn't need to be a return rail to control the pressure in it. Not that much fuel going through it. The fuel pump and stock reg have been ripped out and changed for a walbro 255 pump.
Thanks for the nice comments, I want to go into more detail with things, to try and point people in the kind of right direction to do their own car. I put almost as many hours into scouring the net for info as I did actually doing the car
Assuming I can make it to dingday I'm hoping to do a video similar to this one (it's looking promising, I will be there)
m https://youtu.be/2S-CFNKxJQY (https://youtu.be/2S-CFNKxJQY) m
Good you have a 1:1 reg and a decent pump, even if the car was stock I would have still swapped out the pump as they are getting on in age now!
I am currently researching the roadster myself, I haven't even got my project car as of yet but build threads and photos like yours are great to see what can be done - do you have any dyno figures at all? Am I correct you are getting the E-manage Ultimate to map itself using the wideband? I had an E-manage ultimate on one of my previous cars, much easier for the E-manage to work out what it needs to do although I might go with the AEM EMS4 for my build as I will probably go 1zz turbo then swap out to a 2zz later and then simply remap the ECU.
Its also great to see that you have done things properly such as uprating the brakes, fuel pump and supporting mods, the amount of threads I see where people have just bolted on a large turbo, no changed the injectors or fuel pump and then wonder why the engine went lean and went bang!
Have you thought about running that charge cooler radiator in one of the side pods instead of the long run to the front of the car?
I did think whether it was possible to run two small radiators behind the vents instead of one big one up front.
But, on the other hand, it makes no difference other than piping.
Quote from: "shnazzle"I did think whether it was possible to run two small radiators behind the vents instead of one big one up front.
But, on the other hand, it makes no difference other than piping.
Was thinking about simply running a single air/air intercooler in one of the side pods (same size as some of the side mounted intercoolers) or a single thin charge cooler radiator - was more thinking about the weight of the larger rad at the front plus all of the additional water and pipework etc.
Running an effective A-A intercooler in the side vents is a challenge
While the intercooler will fit routing the boost pipes is the real challenge
Quote from: "Essex2Visuvesi"Running an effective A-A intercooler in the side vents is a challenge
While the intercooler will fit routing the boost pipes is the real challenge
Relocate the battery in the front for extra space on the intake side also helping weight distribution?
Quote from: "m1tch"Quote from: "Essex2Visuvesi"Running an effective A-A intercooler in the side vents is a challenge
While the intercooler will fit routing the boost pipes is the real challenge
Relocate the battery in the front for extra space on the intake side also helping weight distribution?
It's not really the intake side thats a problem
Running the IC from the side Pods creates some rather convoluted pipe runs, even with the battery moved.
It would work better for a charge cooler rad, tho the MK1 Ford Focus RS Chargegooler rad fits nicely in the front, if you don't have AC
Yeah I moved my battery to the front.
Gave me room for the charge cooler header tank and enabled me to plumb the air filter into the side vent.
I'm not sure how much use those side vents are though, if you look at Lamborghini's etc.. they are actually a scoop, the mr2 seems to be more of a cutout. I think the air would just flow over rather than in. At least with the air filter it sucks its own air in, I'd rather it be sucking cold from the vent , than warm from around the engine.
I have been thinking about fitting a oil cooler in the other side though.
Do you know if anyone does a kit for battery reloaction?
If you look at jaworjawor's build, he's done something very similar, but with an oil cooler. Basically what he's done is he's made a plastic or alu "case" of sorts for it so that it directs all airflow through the oil cooler. You're right though. There's a tiny bit of a "scoop", but it would be easy enough to make a new one. Especially with your skills of alu manufacturing that you've already demonstrated s:) :) s:) s:) :) s:) hehe
Oil cooler is a good idea anyway.
Amd with those wider rear arches theres a fair bit more room for Extras
Yeah I think the wider arches definitely have an advantage over stock ones. I will get around to putting g an oil cooler in the other one... At some point
buy some shinies.... buy them..
Don't you start Stuart!!!
You cost me a fortune s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
A little news...
For anyone that doesn't know, I may have crashed the car... a little bit.
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But fixed it again, just waiting for the paint to come.
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Will do a video spraying the candy red.
Check out my channel for that and other stuff I'm doing over the next few weeks. Will keep this thread updated as I do stuff too.
What a weird but of crash damage. Oddly localised.
Quote from: "StuC"What a weird but of crash damage. Oddly localised.
Reversed into a car park post stu.... too busy thinking about food instead of where I was going.
Ready for painting tomorrow
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And new tyres too! Yokohama ad08's 245 rear 215 front... stupink made me buy them!
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Loving the honesty Lee. Lol
Hmmm... what to make you buy next :p i'll have to get thinking on this one.... you're seriously going to love them, zero regret purchase like the racelogic.
Loving the YouTube clips
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "StuC"What a weird but of crash damage. Oddly localised.
Reversed into a car park post stu.... too busy thinking about food instead of where I was going.
Sounds like my type of crash damage, if I ever made one s:oops: :oops: s:oops: s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "shnazzle"Loving the YouTube clips
Cheers Patrick
Quote from: "stupink"Hmmm... what to make you buy next :p i'll have to get thinking on this one.... you're seriously going to love them, zero regret purchase like the racelogic.
Stu I think your running out of stuff to convince me to buy now s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
It seemed a waste to gave the bumper off and not do stuff, so I'm doing stuff
Hmm photobucket playing up so sorry can't show you
Photobucket has sorted itself out
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Still doing stuff,
But stuff has progressed
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Looking good. As always!
Very nice Lee, looks great.
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Very nice repair, you can fit some cameras inside the vents to keep an eye out for bollards....
And repaired!!!
Number plate needs straightening but still it's repaired
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Hi Lee .
Great build - I'm looking at something similar but with an Audi engine in it. Where did you get the body kit from? - I can only source it from the States...
Otto
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Quote from: "8thumpers"Hi Lee .
Great build - I'm looking at something similar but with an Audi engine in it. Where did you get the body kit from? - I can only source it from the States...
Otto
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Sounds good..... bought the kit second hand mate.
Speak to Mohammad here at m http://www.turismo.uk.com (http://www.turismo.uk.com) m he does some nice kits, in the uk. s:D :D s:D
Quick catch up on the build
Fitted some bracing from megillian motorsport
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Clay bar'd and polished the car
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Looking good there mate s:) :) s:)
I've just finished rectifying my engine-out mistakes before I put the 2zz in s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
Quote from: "manos3003"Looking good there mate s:) :) s:)
I've just finished rectifying my engine-out mistakes before I put the 2zz in s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
Lol... oops.
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Lol... oops.
Yeah, shifter cables got..."sacrificed" as engine was coming off due to weird angle and no access. They're a royal pain to remove and re-install but it's done now s:D :D s:D
Looking good Lee.
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Quote from: "andyroo104"Looking good Lee.
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Cheers Andy mate
I've been doing some stuff the last week or so
Here's a few pics to catch up.
Follow the progress on my YouTube channel- SpyderLEE
Fitted a new 1:1 RR fuel reg (decent one)
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Fitted a streetwerks enlarged throttlebody (drove the car today and definitely improved throttle response)
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Had a stock fuel rail converted to be return system. (Fitted this)
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Tidied engine bay, but ripping it all out again next week as I have a new chargecooler to fit
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Painted engine lid
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Painted headlights too but not sure if it's staying like that
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Done some stuff
Changed the piping on the chargecooler, insulated it and tidied the area up
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Fitted momo wheel and boss
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Got some more stuff to do next couple of weeks
Looking good! Like the wheel.
Now for a harness
Quote from: "shnazzle"Looking good! Like the wheel.
Now for a harness
Yep need seats and a cage first though...
Next job... converting the headlights to awesome looking bi-xenon hid projectors with led halo devil eye things
Actually looking forward to how these turn out, always liked the look of BMW lights
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Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "shnazzle"Looking good! Like the wheel.
Now for a harness
Yep need seats and a cage first though...
Next job... converting the headlights to awesome looking bi-xenon hid projectors with led halo devil eye things
Actually looking forward to how these turn out, always liked the look of BMW lights
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Which kit is that - the mini morimoto things?
Quote from: "jvanzyl"Which kit is that - the mini morimoto things?
m https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/281516966189 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/281516966189) m
Hope you will be doing a video on how you do the conversion s:) :) s:)
Here's a preview of the projectors fitted..
I bought brand new lights to fit them into
How-to video on my YouTube
The red light is on a switch for shows and stuff
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Awesome looking Lee s:) :) s:)
Damn that looks good!!
Looks awesome, a thing of beauty s:) :) s:)
Although i'm getting a wee bit spooked by the red light - have you seen the film "2001 a space odyssey"? Reminds me of the deranged computer control system HAL - "Open the pod bay doors HAL!" - "I'm sorry Dave, I can't"...
Thats making me hungry for some reason!
Cheers !!
I'm actually really impressed how they turned out, they look much better when you are stood in front of them
Just need to wire them in properly now
Very nice Lee.
Looks stunning as always Lee.
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Does anyone know if these fit FL lights and if so are there any differences in fitting?
Quote from: "lamcote"Does anyone know if these fit FL lights and if so are there any differences in fitting?
I think facelift lights are projector as standard which is why there are writing guides between pre and post facelift lights.
Been following the car on the YouTube channel, really impressed how it's turning out.
Thanks again everyone for the comments
Quote from: "m1tch"Quote from: "lamcote"Does anyone know if these fit FL lights and if so are there any differences in fitting?
I think facelift lights are projector as standard which is why there are writing guides between pre and post facelift lights.
Been following the car on the YouTube channel, really impressed how it's turning out.
Cheers mate
Facelift only have projector on the high beam. Dip beam is normal halogen reflector
Lights are done
How to- here
Part 1 - m https://youtu.be/-gv_A_6esyQ (https://youtu.be/-gv_A_6esyQ) m
Part 2 - m https://youtu.be/NxlXfZV-dso (https://youtu.be/NxlXfZV-dso) m
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Fitted fans to the chargecooler radiator
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More this weekend s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Carbon wrapped the canards today
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And washed the car
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Took a few snaps yesterday with my proper camera
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Yes! Looks awesome s:D :D s:D Whats next on the list?
Quote from: "m1tch"Yes! Looks awesome s:D :D s:D Whats next on the list?
Need to finish the charge cooler cooling, fitted the fans. Then...
Rear lights, more bracing, full respray and whatever else pops into my mind lol
Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "m1tch"Yes! Looks awesome s:D :D s:D Whats next on the list?
Need to finish the charge cooler cooling, fitted the fans. Then...
Rear lights, more bracing, full respray and whatever else pops into my mind lol
Are you running the stock brakes?
Why a full respray (again)?
Quote from: "shnazzle"Why a full respray (again)?
I need to do a better job of it. The quality of the paint job needs to match the looks. Which it doesn't now. I did an ok job of it, but I can spray better now. The inside of the engine lid is a much better job than the car. Also the rear bumper is a better colour. It's a more cherry colour. So I want to do the whole car in that colour with the same black accents
Can't knock your dedication. Unbelievable results so far.
Fantastic car !!
Quote from: "paul.mcgrath"Fantastic car !!
Cheers mate
*update*
Changed the chargecooler today for a big ass one
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Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "paul.mcgrath"Fantastic car !!
Cheers mate
*update*
Changed the chargecooler today for a big ass one
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You got that in quick s:) :) s:) Have you had chance to drive it yet ? ifso was there any difference ?
Saw your Youtube video on the charge cooler - very interesting results - I am guessing the much larger core outweighs the less efficient design.
Quote from: "m1tch"Saw your Youtube video on the charge cooler - very interesting results - I am guessing the much larger core outweighs the less efficient design.
I think the volume af water in the charge cooler would make a difference
Lee
Did you measure the volume of water held in both Chargecoolers?
I would think the Ebay one has a significantly larger water volume
Quote from: "Bullit"You got that in quick s:) :) s:) Have you had chance to drive it yet ? ifso was there any difference ?
Yep i don't usually hang about getting stuff done.. I used to be quicker, take my time a little now. s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "m1tch"Saw your Youtube video on the charge cooler - very interesting results - I am guessing the much larger core outweighs the less efficient design.
The core is not actually that much bigger, it's mostly casing
Quote from: "Essex2Visuvesi"Quote from: "m1tch"Saw your Youtube video on the charge cooler - very interesting results - I am guessing the much larger core outweighs the less efficient design.
I think the volume af water in the charge cooler would make a difference
Lee
Did you measure the volume of water held in both Chargecoolers?
I would think the Ebay one has a significantly larger water volume
Nope didn't measure the water, but the eBay one has less air resistance..
Went for a drive today. 27 degrees cruising to peak 45 degrees after a couple of good rev limiter boosts.
Playing around with rear light ideas
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Random pic....
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Hi, what's the made of your rear diffuser ?
Quote from: "tatieu"Hi, what's the made of your rear diffuser ?
If I remember correctly Lee made it himself
Quote from: "Essex2Visuvesi"Quote from: "tatieu"Hi, what's the made of your rear diffuser ?
If I remember correctly Lee made it himself
Hi, yeah that right mate.. made it myself
Finished my rear lights. Pleased how they turned out.
How to video on my YouTube (but it's a pain to do)
Project bonnet next.
Next year is the big one — going for 400+bhp on a 1zz ,got to show people that a swap is not needed for awesomeness s:D :D s:D
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Looks well smart Lee. Best lights out there.
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Quote from: "CrazySX"Looks well smart Lee. Best lights out there.
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Cheers dan, they aren't perfectly parallel but I must have had them apart 1000 times for various reasons, got fed up for now.. I'll sort them later. Give them the time test first, reliability
Terrific job Lee!
Looking forward for the step by step build of your engine to hit that power level (with associated videos and how to guides so we can all copy you one day...)
You should totally look into a live stream one day...
Good going on those lights.
Really fresh looking 2.
400 is perfectly reasonable from a built 1zz.
It's just the cost.
2zz swap and FI is the cheapest option for big power.
Me I am really happy with my V6.
400bhp?!?! What will that be? Twin-charger?
I'm loving the 1zz (still stock), but with a just a little more grunt throughout the range and it would be perfect... even 200bhp would be plenty, so I'm just looking at a compact s'charger... but I'd need somebody to fit it (no garage/workshop of my own) - extra weight, having to rev the nuts off the car (2zz) and any turbo-lag at all holds no appeal, so the relative lack of complexity of a supercharger seems the right fit for the MR2's character.
Is the front+rear downforce balanced? How is it in long, highspeed corners? I only ask as the MR2 is rear weight biased already, so I would have thought you'd end up with a lot more understeer?
I'm not looking to go the big aero route though - mine is a daily driver and I'd prefer to keep it discreet: painted calipers / aftermarket discs / exhaust (powerflow / TTE twin pipe) is the most I'd consider for externally visible changes... happy to tinker under the skin though!
Quote from: "BahnStormer"400bhp?!?! What will that be? Twin-charger?
Bore the block to 82mm, forged rods and pistons, ported head with upgraded valve train and a moderately sized turbo should make that number.
Lee - I have really learnt a huge amount from your project, its really impressive that its all DIY as well so top marks to you!
Quote from: "m1tch"Quote from: "BahnStormer"400bhp?!?! What will that be? Twin-charger?
Bore the block to 82mm, forged rods and pistons, ported head with upgraded valve train and a moderately sized turbo should make that number.
Lee - I have really learnt a huge amount from your project, its really impressive that its all DIY as well so top marks to you!
Cheers Mitch, yeah 82mm fully forged top and bottom, engine will be good for double that power.. only really held back by the gearbox. Match the right turbo to the setup and little to no lag. I don't get any lag now on my current setup. Supercharger s never really appealled to me. Can't see the point of something that doesn't reach its full potential until you run out of revs. If something can make 10psi of boost I want it from the beginning.
The car handles very well. Everything is nicely balanced. I give in before the car does.
Started a bonnet project
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Quote from: "Leethesparky"Quote from: "m1tch"Quote from: "BahnStormer"400bhp?!?! What will that be? Twin-charger?
Bore the block to 82mm, forged rods and pistons, ported head with upgraded valve train and a moderately sized turbo should make that number.
Lee - I have really learnt a huge amount from your project, its really impressive that its all DIY as well so top marks to you!
Cheers Mitch, yeah 82mm fully forged top and bottom, engine will be good for double that power.. only really held back by the gearbox. Match the right turbo to the setup and little to no lag. I don't get any lag now on my current setup. Supercharger s never really appealled to me. Can't see the point of something that doesn't reach its full potential until you run out of revs. If something can make 10psi of boost I want it from the beginning.
The car handles very well. Everything is nicely balanced. I give in before the car does.
I am having the dilemma about the gearbox, want to keep with the 6 speed and will look to fit the JUBA gears in 3rd and 4th, apparently the 6 speed box has slightly narrower 3rd and 4th which is why they usually fail, also issues with bearing failure etc. Some have got away with running a stock 5 speed box at higher power but wanting to keep the 6 speed box, saying that the JUBA ratios are for the C60 box out the Celica so is more suited to the 2zz, they fit the C66m box we have but can mean a rev drop from 4th to 5th but I very much doubt I would still be in the power to need 5th! Good news is that with the upgraded head and cams I should be able to rev to 8-8.5k so the top of 4th gear at 8k RPM means a 129mph road speed - I have worked through all the ratios with various options. Still looking at the E153 box swap, heavy and with wrong ratios but will hold the power without going fully custom - you can get different OEM final drives though but a stock E153 with 4.2 final drive at 8k rpm would be at 146 mph in 4th.
If my car is ever half as good as yours when I am done I will be a happy s:) :) s:)
Keep up the good work!
The first steps towards my 450bhp target
82mm forged goodness
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Quote from: "Leethesparky"The first steps towards my 450bhp target
82mm forged goodness
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Good old Santa!
Did you think about having the block pinned?
Hi Lee , will you be changing the size of turbo to be able to hit 450bhp ? I have the same whiffbitz turbo kit as you and have been told that it needs to be bigger to achieve higher power figures even with a forged engine ??
I'd really be interested in your engine plan as I've been exploring all possibilities ie forging 1zz, 3sgte , V6 and waiting on the VAG 1.8T swap
cheers Paul
Quote from: "paul.mcgrath"Hi Lee , will you be changing the size of turbo to be able to hit 450bhp ? I have the same whiffbitz turbo kit as you and have been told that it needs to be bigger to achieve higher power figures even with a forged engine ??
I'd really be interested in your engine plan as I've been exploring all possibilities ie forging 1zz, 3sgte , V6 and waiting on the VAG 1.8T swap
cheers Paul
The current turbo being used is rather small, a much larger turbo will be needed, not sure what size Lee is going to choose but guessing something GT32 sized - the forged engine is just there to cope with the additional cylinder pressures the combustion of the additional fuel and air create in the cylinders.
Just watched you YouTube video about charge coolers mate.
Very eye opening.
What AVT barrel did you have?
Good to know the eBay ones are up to the job.
Sorry been busy and neglected my thread s:o :o s:o
Quote from: "Mark A"Did you think about having the block pinned?
I've been looking into it, had mixed opinions. So not decided yet but have a custom block guard made is still an option.
Quote from: "m1tch"Quote from: "paul.mcgrath"Hi Lee , will you be changing the size of turbo to be able to hit 450bhp ? I have the same whiffbitz turbo kit as you and have been told that it needs to be bigger to achieve higher power figures even with a forged engine ??
I'd really be interested in your engine plan as I've been exploring all possibilities ie forging 1zz, 3sgte , V6 and waiting on the VAG 1.8T swap
cheers Paul
The current turbo being used is rather small, a much larger turbo will be needed, not sure what size Lee is going to choose but guessing something GT32 sized - the forged engine is just there to cope with the additional cylinder pressures the combustion of the additional fuel and air create in the cylinders.
Mitch is right this turbo is far too small, with the right bits you can push the whifbitz turbo to around 300bhp.
I've not decided 100% but I'm thinking gtx3076r as that would see me well over 500bhp if I wanted.
Quote from: "1979scotte"Just watched you YouTube video about charge coolers mate.
Very eye opening.
What AVT barrel did you have?
Good to know the eBay ones are up to the job.
Cheers Scotte s:D :D s:D the eBay one is doing really well.
The avt is 4x8 so not massive but they rate it to over 300bhp. To be honest I think I was creating more heat than I should have been due to pushing the turbo so hard
where did you get the daytime lights? Look great!
Since you asked for questions sugestions in your youtube.
What is the expansion rate(c) of the new sleeves
What is the expansion rate(c) of the sleeves walls support, is that from the original block?
Was there anything done to the coolant/sleeve contact surface to increase it?
Is the std one allready waved to maximize contact area ?
Did you even consider only go as low as 10.5 compression but add water injection?
Will you upgrade/duplicate your charge cooler ?
Did you consider turbo profiled camshafts?
Ported heads, so new intake manifold ?
I know its alot of questions, but I was looking for 280bhp/really fast spool or even eletric turbo assisted and optimising a NA engine to turbo can really change from a on/off turd to a daily comfortable/zero lagg car, but all those questions are involved
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Hello Lee
Firstly, great build and inspiration so thanks for sharing.
Looks like you have both primary O2 sensors plumbed in the exhaust path after the turbo. Just FYI, that's a bad idea. You should only have 1 there and wired parallel otherwise the ECU cannot adjust properly. It'll probably run ok but isn't correct. Or you could plumb them before the turbo one on either correct cylinder to match stock. Basically use the same cylinders your catless manifold had early in the thread.
Can the emanate correct for it by intercepting the signal? Still not correct or necessary.
Hope that helps.
Again thanks for sharing. Given me lots of ideas and I might ask about you experience with the emanage.
cheers
Tyler
Quote from: "MrT"Hello Lee
Firstly, great build and inspiration so thanks for sharing.
Looks like you have both primary O2 sensors plumbed in the exhaust path after the turbo. Just FYI, that's a bad idea. You should only have 1 there and wired parallel otherwise the ECU cannot adjust properly. It'll probably run ok but isn't correct. Or you could plumb them before the turbo one on either correct cylinder to match stock. Basically use the same cylinders your catless manifold had early in the thread.
Can the emanate correct for it by intercepting the signal? Still not correct or necessary.
Hope that helps.
Again thanks for sharing. Given me lots of ideas and I might ask about you experience with the emanage.
cheers
Tyler
Pretty sure he would be running with the wideband O2 sensor rather than the stock O2 sensors.
I believe Lee is running both the stock sensors and a Wideband.... You can see the AFR Gauge next to the glovebox in his videos
The Power Enterprise Turbo Kit uses both stock O2 sensors in the Turbo elbow as well
Yes, having the stock sensors both in the same combined gas path contradicts the ECU as one bank corrects rich and both banks get a rich signal so both go lean on all cylinders then it goes the other way and rich also and randomly back and forth messing up your fueling and cooking piston rings.
Ask me how I know... Just wanted to let you know before it causes a serious problem.
Does your piggyback fuel according to the wide band or is that just for information purposes?
cheers
Tyler
I'm only using one sensor, I've wired them in parallel. The other one is the wideband for the afr
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Ah great, that's the way to do it. Looked like 3 sensors in one pic.
Just realised I've not updated the thread in a while .....
So, here's some pics from the last month or so
I've fitted a big a$$ wing chassis mounted it and I've painted the car again.. 4th time
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Don't usually like BGWs but your car is so outlandish it works.
Quote from: Leethesparky on March 20, 2018, 21:04and I've painted the car again.. 4th time
Which one of the following best describes you Lee
1. I am addicted to painting.
2. I am addicted to paint fumes.
;)
Car looking mental as ever. :)
Quote from: 1979scotte on March 20, 2018, 21:37
Don't usually like BGWs but your car is so outlandish it works.
Cheers Scott.. meet up and a video soon?.. I want to see this awesome engine of yours. I've got a dodgy earth to fix first though. The car keeps randomly cutting out, found it but it's under all the chargecooler stuff and I've been too lazy to take it out so far.
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Quote from: Leethesparky on March 20, 2018, 21:04and I've painted the car again.. 4th time
Which one of the following best describes you Lee
1. I am addicted to painting.
2. I am addicted to paint fumes.
;)
Car looking mental as ever. :)
Every time I do it, I find something I'm not happy with.
I think it's
3. Crappy painter
Looking good Lee.
Will you be bringing it to Ding Day?
I am sure we can sort something out Lee.
Busy until after Easter though.
awesome work.... I'd still love to know what that would look like in a matt black.... proper little batmobile and it would make the DRL's look properly evil!
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Every time I do it, I find something I'm not happy with.
I think it's
3. Crappy painter
Best "have a word" then! lol
Quote from: BahnStormer on March 21, 2018, 07:32
awesome work.... I'd still love to know what that would look like in a matt black.... proper little batmobile and it would make the DRL's look properly evil!
Look back through this thread, you'll see
Quote from: 1979scotte on March 21, 2018, 07:05
I am sure we can sort something out Lee.
Busy until after Easter though.
Yep me too
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Looking good Lee.
Will you be bringing it to Ding Day?
Hopefully
Did you ever get anywhere with that bonnet project?
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Did you ever get anywhere with that bonnet project?
Gave it to a friend to weld up, still waiting for it back.
He'll get around to it eventually. He's a bit slow.
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Quote from: BahnStormer on March 21, 2018, 07:32
awesome work.... I'd still love to know what that would look like in a matt black.... proper little batmobile and it would make the DRL's look properly evil!
Look back through this thread, you'll see
Around post #28? But that was before your new front lights, custom LED tail lights, front splitter, dive planes, etc...
I'm totally loving all the work you've carried out, a real inspiration to us all. I'm in the midst of putting a 2zz in at the moment and see that you got some yellow poly bushs for your engine mounts and was wondering where you managed to get them?
I trust the bonnet is going well and the forged engine build is in full swing, looking forward to reading more of your exploits...
Of all the glorious and outlandish mods - avid follower of your youtube channel...one simple mod is also winning me over. Crystal clear headlights. Nice!!!
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Of all the glorious and outlandish mods - avid follower of your youtube channel...one simple mod is also winning me over. Crystal clear headlights. Nice!!!
Yeah... there's some proper chicken-sacrificing dark magic happening to get and keep those!!
Sorry, not posted forever .... didn't realise I could post pics through tapatalk doh,
Always found linking through an external site a faff so kinda stopped.
Here's a test pic to see if it works [emoji16]
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It's the main reason I use Tapatalk Lee. Sometimes I'll write the post on pc and then add the images via Tapatalk afterwards.
In any case, your picture works! Great to have you posting again
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It's the main reason I use Tapatalk Lee. Sometimes I'll write the post on pc and then add the images via Tapatalk afterwards.
In any case, your picture works! Great to have you posting again
Ive only used tapatalk a couple of times. I'll post a few more pics more often now I know. I was uploading them to photobucket then copying the link. It was a PITA.
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Decided to change the colour again. That one is sooo 2018.
Bring on the 2019 colour.
Prepping it ready.
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What will the next colour of the beast be?
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What will the next colour of the beast be?
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I'm not sure of a name.... it's a mix of 2 that aren't really supposed to go together. You'll see
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What will the next colour of the beast be?
I'm not sure of a name.... it's a mix of 2 that aren't really supposed to go together. You'll see
Be aware/ beware if the 2 colours are blue and green!
Similarly if more than 2, it is said ( by Terry Wogan IIRC) that if all colours if mixed become beige.
I'm guessing with your Name/ trade it might be in this part of the spectrum:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UymXRxJPOQo
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What an awesome foto, totally befitting a fascinating read!
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading all of your entries from the beginning Lee. Thank you!
The red thread about your wife and your outlook on relationships... man, again :notworthy:
My personal outlook on the latter subject is different as are my priorities in modding a car but that only makes me appreciate and enjoy your exploits so much the more:
A diamond gets its brilliance from the diffrent facets and there are quite enough shades of dull in society. Thanks for shining light on a different facet Lee!!
Looking forward to the new colour :D
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What an awesome foto, totally befitting a fascinating read!
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading all of your entries from the beginning Lee. Thank you!
The red thread about your wife and your outlook on relationships... man, again :notworthy:
My personal outlook on the latter subject is different as are my priorities in modding a car but that only makes me appreciate and enjoy your exploits so much the more:
A diamond gets its brilliance from the diffrent facets and there are quite enough shades of dull in society. Thanks for shining light on a different facet Lee!!
Looking forward to the new colour :D
Thanks very much [emoji3]
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Blimey, that is brilliant, well played that man! It doesn't even look like a road car any more, fantastic work mate! Looks like it would be more at home blasting around the Nurbergring than popping down to Tesco's for the weekly shop, lol.
New colour is nearly ready. This colour needs sunlight to bring it to life.
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That was quick!
Not that I am surprised....
Absolutely loving that. Some sunlight pics are much awaited to see it pop
Very nice!
Am but the only one thinking a trip down to Swansea is in order to find a complimentary new roof? Maybe silver/grey?
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Quote from: jvanzyl on December 29, 2018, 18:20
Very nice!
Am but the only one thinking a trip down to Swansea is in order to find a complimentary new roof? Maybe silver/grey?
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I think I'm going to have to sort out a hard top
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Well I've got a silver one which I suspect I shall be parting with at some point... I suspect colour is irrelevant to you though!
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Well I've got a silver one which I suspect I shall be parting with at some point... I suspect colour is irrelevant to you though!
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Yeah colour is irrelevant. I'll sort something out soon. I've got my other wheels to part with.
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Quote from: jvanzyl on December 29, 2018, 18:20
Very nice!
Am but the only one thinking a trip down to Swansea is in order to find a complimentary new roof? Maybe silver/grey?
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Swansea or SevenOaks (http://www.carhood.com/toyota/)... would have cost me too much grief and time (and that means cash - I'm a contractor), so SevenOaks was actually way cheaper for me ;)
Ok so the car is done. Here's some pics
This colour will really look good under the sun. Candy apple red sprayed over a grey base. Deep Cherry coloured finish
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Definitely one of the best colours I've seen on a 2.
Nice job Lee
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Definitely one of the best colours I've seen on a 2.
Nice job Lee
Cheers. I'll post some pics when the sun decides to show itself. It comes to life with sun.
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I've moved the power steering pump and the battery. Removed the frunk and ducted up from the back of the radiators to the bonnet vents.
Cut and refitted the plastics to make it look pretty.
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God that's sexy
Very cool, including literally, frunk Lee!
I see you have cut outs above the McPherson legs; going to mount a brace? The brace for mine should be here in a week. Already have 20 of the push-thingamies for the frunk plastic. As always; the least important things arrive first.
Quote from: Petrus on January 14, 2019, 18:46
Very cool, including literally, frunk Lee!
I see you have cut outs above the McPherson legs; going to mount a brace? The brace for mine should be here in a week. Already have 20 of the push-thingamies for the frunk plastic. As always; the least important things arrive first.
He ain't see the video has he?? Watch and subscribe to Lee's channel. All will be revealed ;)
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I've moved the power steering pump and the battery. Removed the frunk and ducted up from the back of the radiators to the bonnet vents.
Cut and refitted the plastics to make it look pretty.
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Just watched the excellent video of this being created...well worth a watch. Looking forward to watching the new FL light units being put together...they could add even another dimension to the car :)
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He ain't see the video has he?? Watch and subscribe to Lee's channel. All will be revealed ;)
Ok, so no.
As I commented earlier; totally in awe of his get up and go, simply taking on and completing ánything. Just make other choices myself. In this case a brace
Would love to make a vented hood/frunk though. Unfortunatele the Spanish MoT will fail it. They will argument that in case of malfunction fluids from the radiators can get on the windscreen this way. Been there, done that, they did not like it.
Like the idea of the U-rubber. Makes cuts look a lót cleaner. There are also less hefty, way lighter all rubber variants.Used to have an ultra skimpy kind on a roll for use on motorbikes. Forgot all about that! Oh my, I must be getting réal óld :o
Quote from: Petrus on January 14, 2019, 18:46
Very cool, including literally, frunk Lee!
I see you have cut outs above the McPherson legs; going to mount a brace? The brace for mine should be here in a week. Already have 20 of the push-thingamies for the frunk plastic. As always; the least important things arrive first.
Cheers, not sure if I'm going to bother with a brace. The struts are so close to the bulkhead I don't think it will make much difference.
Ps does anyone know the proper name for the push clip thingys so I can order some.
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Dude you gotta get a getting strut brace... It's an amazing mod.
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Agreed. Lee it may seem silly but the front brace really does make a lot of difference. The rear one's the pointless one (over and above the stock cross bars)
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Ps does anyone know the proper name for the push clip thingys so I can order some.
A Google for Toyota trim clips will find
https://www.vehicleclips.co.uk/
that have these and many other clips that may be of use to you
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Quote from: Petrus on January 14, 2019, 18:46
Very cool, including literally, frunk Lee!
I see you have cut outs above the McPherson legs; going to mount a brace? The brace for mine should be here in a week. Already have 20 of the push-thingamies for the frunk plastic. As always; the least important things arrive first.
Ps does anyone know the proper name for the push clip thingys so I can order some.
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I think they are called "door trim panel clips" mate
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Cheers, not sure if I'm going to bother with a brace. The struts are so close to the bulkhead I don't think it will make much difference.
Ps does anyone know the proper name for the push clip thingys so I can order some.
Toyota MR2 Trim ClipsAbout the strut braces; think of the frunk compatment as a matchbox lower half with the bottom removed. Two match sticks glued to opposing sides, sticking out below. Now squeeze the sides and watch the ´legs´dance.
The forces on the top support are considerable. Remember thére is where a lot of the forces from the road, the grip, go to. All those forces must be opposed for the construction to be stable.
Action = - reaction.
Adding a brace transfers much of the forces to the opposing side, supported by the road. It is a sort of the one hand shakes the other.
Think of the braces less as reinforcing the box but more as connecting the two legs so forces, action/reaction, can cancel eachother out.
Improved suspension is ever so much more effective when it is well supported.
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Dude you gotta get a getting strut brace... It's an amazing mod.
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Which do you recommend?
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I've got an ultra racing one, curves round the brake reservoir. Does a great job, they can be bought for just over £100 brand new(I got mine second hand).
There a loads of brands out there, Cusco etc... But I'd just get what's easily available.
As petrus has said, each upgrade exposes flaws in other areas- I fitted my brace before I had my bushings done and was gobsmacked at the transformation.
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Cheers guys
I'll get some trim clips and look into strut braces. I have to be careful as my power steering pump is there.
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Cheers guys
I'll get some trim clips and look into strut braces. I have to be careful as my power steering pump is there.
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The ultra racing one will not interfere. It goes windscreen side of the brake reservoir so you should be fine.
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Cheers guys
I'll get some trim clips and look into strut braces. I have to be careful as my power steering pump is there.
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The ultra racing one will not interfere. It goes windscreen side of the brake reservoir so you should be fine.
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Ah cheers I'll have a look
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I got some trim clips off ebay, just need to measure up one of your existing ones to confirm the size you need.
I have a DD racing brace which seems to be a copy of the ultra racing design but was a bit cheaper. I noticed an improvement when I fitted it.
Surprised you are not just going to knock something up in your lunch break though!
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Ps does anyone know the proper name for the push clip thingys so I can order some.
I've always just hit up eBay for that and found the right clips within one or two searches.... usually only a couple of quid for a bag of them, incl postage.
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Quote from: Leethesparky on January 15, 2019, 08:00
Ps does anyone know the proper name for the push clip thingys so I can order some.
I've always just hit up eBay for that and found the right clips within one or two searches.... usually only a couple of quid for a bag of them, incl postage.
Yeah I've done the same cheers.
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Ps does anyone know the proper name for the push clip thingys so I can order some.
I've always just hit up eBay for that and found the right clips within one or two searches.... usually only a couple of quid for a bag of them, incl postage.
Yeah I've done the same cheers.
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Or you can just buy something from our Dick Sloan and he normally sticks a bunch of them in with the order complimentary.
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It's been over a month now..... must be time for a repaint :D
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Cheers guys
I'll get some trim clips and look into strut braces.
Any progress on that front?
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Quote from: Leethesparky on January 15, 2019, 13:25
Cheers guys
I'll get some trim clips and look into strut braces.
Any progress on that front?
Got the clips, left the brace for now. Something much more interesting is being fitted Saturday
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It's been over a month now..... must be time for a repaint :D
Lol
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Cheers guys
I'll get some trim clips and look into strut braces.
Any progress on that front?
Got the clips, left the brace for now. Something much more interesting is being fitted Saturday
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Ooooh.... You gonna share??
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Cheers guys
I'll get some trim clips and look into strut braces.
Any progress on that front?
Got the clips, left the brace for now. Something much more interesting is being fitted Saturday
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Ooooh.... You gonna share??
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Yeah when it's on [emoji6]
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Bah...
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Lee when I first saw the pics of the new colour, I wasn't impressed but having seen more pics in better lighting :-*
Hope the special thing is working out Lee :D
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Hope the special thing is working out Lee :D
He posted a new crashbar and exhaust on fb :)
Gone for an aggressive wing from ropeyracing to fit in with the cars style.
Opened up the rear to show the exhaust
The photos make it look bigger than it actually is. It fits in nice with the car.
It's a bit like the colour though, a be there thing to see how it truly looks.
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Impressive it is Lee. No doubt about that.
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Impressive it is Lee. No doubt about that.
Wings are marmite, not to everyone's taste. But for me fits the theme of the car.
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Quote from: Leethesparky on January 27, 2019, 11:22
But for me fits the theme of the car.
They do, no doubt about it.
Neither is there about taste; a personal thing so no argument from me whatsoever.
And objectively looking at your get-up-and-go you must be thé ultimate enthusiast and I bow to that.
I drove back up the mountains this morning and dreamt of magnesium wheels and alloy fourpotters on lightweight fully floating discs, carbon bonnet/engine cover and such....
Instead I will have a look at taking the ashtray assemby out under the motto ´who does not value the little things, does not deserve the biggies´ ;)
Hope to mount the door bushings in a few weeks. That is something you ´should´ fit too imo. Seriousy; have a look at those. It does not interfere with anything you have done already, will help your chassis cope with the extra oompf and the expense not worth mentioning.
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Instead I will have a look at taking the ashtray assemby out under the motto ´who does not value the little things, does not deserve the biggies´ ;)
The ashtray is out so waiting for the mag. wheels :P
Had a look at the strut brace and/or bushings yet?
On the looks front; mán is yours a crowd stopper. I would lóve to take yours for a spin through the village one sunny weekend afternoon: It would cause a traffic stop :D
You must have a whale of a time driving it about!!
Looking good Lee.
I think you need to show it off now, how about somewhere like this;
https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?topic=66597.0
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Quote from: Petrus on January 27, 2019, 11:43
Instead I will have a look at taking the ashtray assemby out under the motto ´who does not value the little things, does not deserve the biggies´ ;)
The ashtray is out so waiting for the mag. wheels :P
Had a look at the strut brace and/or bushings yet?
On the looks front; mán is yours a crowd stopper. I would lóve to take yours for a spin through the village one sunny weekend afternoon: It would cause a traffic stop :D
You must have a whale of a time driving it about!!
It does get some attention! Mostly from people trying to figure out what it is lol
My ashtray has been replaced with a traction control display [emoji3]
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Quote from: Topdownman on January 30, 2019, 11:08
Looking good Lee.
I think you need to show it off now, how about somewhere like this;
https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?topic=66597.0
Yes I need to!! Can't commit to anything long term at the minute though. Bit of an upsidedown life at the minute.
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Quote from: Leethesparky on January 30, 2019, 16:55Can't commit to anything long term at the minute though. Bit of an upsidedown life at the minute.
Hoping it´s work, not personal life.
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Quote from: Leethesparky on January 30, 2019, 16:55Can't commit to anything long term at the minute though. Bit of an upsidedown life at the minute.
Hoping it´s work, not personal life.
Yeah work [emoji106]. No problems just hectic
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Thanks for the feedback and... good for you; too much work is a luxury problem.
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Thanks for the feedback and... good for you; too much work is a luxury problem.
Not when your salaried [emoji20]
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Had some roof down time the other day so snapped a pic.
For anyone that doesn't know I've got a YouTube channel with this car and my vw camper. Check it out - SpyderLEE
Here is a few pics from the last month.
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Blimey, that looks bonkers mate, nice one. I'm not a fan of the ma-hoo-sive rear wing, and can't help thinking it might look even better without that, but everything else is bloody brilliant.
Thanks for sharing Lee.
About that wing; I am contemplating a rather big one and seeing yours, it being in harmony with the whole, I think my idea not so big at all ;)
Quote from: Petrus on February 27, 2019, 08:44
Thanks for sharing Lee.
About that wing; I am contemplating a rather big one and seeing yours, it being in harmony with the whole, I think my idea not so big at all ;)
Need to check out Lee's installation video on his youtube channel - team of installers, plus scaffolding and safety harnesses :))
Quote from: Petrus on February 27, 2019, 08:44
Thanks for sharing Lee.
About that wing; I am contemplating a rather big one and seeing yours, it being in harmony with the whole, I think my idea not so big at all ;)
If your car is stock I wouldn't go massive. I think it suits Lee's car as he has a wide body. Lol
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Quote from: CrazySX on February 27, 2019, 13:36
If your car is stock I wouldn't go massive. I think it suits Lee's car as he has a wide body. Lol
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In the light of Lee´s ´massive´ is relative.
The TTE and other ´standard´ options don´t do it for me or aerodynamics; the only effective one is the boot lid lip which reduces drag.
But, let´s not hihack Lee´s thread; I opened my own on the subject in the ´General´ section.
Lee, did you do any calculations concerning the wing?
I remember you observed the angle was wrong and you adjusting. Could you expand on that a bit?
Quote from: Petrus on February 28, 2019, 16:22
Lee, did you do any calculations concerning the wing?
I remember you observed the angle was wrong and you adjusting. Could you expand on that a bit?
I've adjusted it to 9 degrees up from horizontal using a digital level.
Need to play but it's a good starting angle.
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Quote from: Leethesparky on February 28, 2019, 16:40
I've adjusted it to 9 degrees up from horizontal using a digital level.
Need to play but it's a good starting angle.
What was you reason to start at 9 degrees and depending on what are you going to play?
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Quote from: Leethesparky on February 28, 2019, 16:40
I've adjusted it to 9 degrees up from horizontal using a digital level.
Need to play but it's a good starting angle.
What was you reason to start at 9 degrees and depending on what are you going to play?
9 degrees was a common angle when I googled it. And I'll adjust it up and down a few degrees when I get chance to play, see if it feels better or worse (floaty)
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Quote from: Leethesparky on February 28, 2019, 17:28
9 degrees was a common angle when I googled it. And I'll adjust it up and down a few degrees when I get chance to play, see if it feels better or worse (floaty)
Thanks.
I am véry curious to any results/experience.
A slight rear lip could aument the effect in combination with the higher wing.
A simple universla rubber strip tacked to the rear will provide a break off ridge for the air flow, preventing a negative eddy aumenting the drag.
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I am still studying the info on the subject but it looks very much like that such a lip would allow for a more shallow angle having the same downforce.
Btw. your ´vented´ front is awesome. More cooling ánd downforce rather than less lift. Ok, more air resitance at higher speeds but those are a nono on the public road anyway.
Changed my headlights again, pimped up some facelift ones.
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How much for the old ones ?? :-)
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Quote from: jvanzyl on March 23, 2019, 21:20
How much for the old ones ?? :-)
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Not much left of them, stole the lenses for these and the projectors were crap anyway
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Ah well! New ones look funky man [emoji16] good job!
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Nice work - perfect blend of sharp, clean FL/PFL headlights!
What bulbs are in the projectors? LED / Halogen?
Do you reckon it'll MOT like that? I thought 5000K was the coldest white you could get a pass on the new MOT - but I'm sure there's still loads of 6000K lights out there... but then yours must be >7000K?
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Nice work - perfect blend of sharp, clean FL/PFL headlights!
What bulbs are in the projectors? LED / Halogen?
Do you reckon it'll MOT like that? I thought 5000K was the coldest white you could get a pass on the new MOT - but I'm sure there's still loads of 6000K lights out there... but then yours must be >7000K?
The main beam and projectors are stock still. I'll change them eventually.
I can change the colour of the sidelight bulbs so I can make them more yellow for the mot.
Should be less problem than the last ones with the aftermarket projectors fitted (never had a problem but there's always a first time)
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Going to look more racy still Lee, with the hardtop!
Looking forward to that and more updates from you :D
Btw. fínally found confirmation that the ´Kamm´ lip on the rear deck in combination with the higher wing increases the efficiency of the whole greatly. In this set up the lip flips the lift of the car shape itself to downforce ánd eliminates the stall area behind the mid of the wing.
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Going to look more racy still Lee, with the hardtop!
Looking forward to that and more updates from you :D
Btw. fínally found confirmation that the ´Kamm´ lip on the rear deck in combination with the higher wing increases the efficiency of the whole greatly. In this set up the lip flips the lift of the car shape itself to downforce ánd eliminates the stall area behind the mid of the wing.
Cool, still confuses me all the aerodynamic stuff.
Yeah I think my car is really not fitting the convertible look now with the soft top