Roadster Project

[vinp182]

All in good time   s:) s:)  

Remember though, its the wifes car not mine   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

[Anonymous]

Hmmm vinny, is it going to be purple?  s:D s:D  "the wife's car" he says  s;) s;)

[vinp182]

Got all the parts back from paint today and I'm very pleased   s:D s:D   All I've got left to be done are the rocker cover and one of the heater knobs that I'd forgot to take round the first time  :th:

Pic of the wheel (can't really see the sparkle)



Soft top pull badge to show the sparkle    s8) s8)  

[Anonymous]

Nice colour Vinny, bet you picked it really  s:) s:)

[StuC]

Mmmmmmmmmm lurple  s:-D :-D s:-D

[Anonymous]

Any progress with the actual engine?

[vinp182]

I suppose technically I was involved with picking it.. She said sparkly purple so I found 5 different options and she chose the most expensive   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

Not really touched it yet, we are fitting a new kitchen at work and I'm having a big clear out so I'm trying not to start anything 'big' at the moment... Should be back on it in a week or so   s:D s:D

[StuC]

I suppose technically I was involved with picking it.. She said sparkly purple so I found 5 different options and she chose the most expensive   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

I  think that was a given. :lol :

[vinp182]

As I got told to remove my plate off the car I bought her new ones   s:) s:)  

[4dvti]

As I got told to remove my plate off the car I bought her new ones   s:) s:)  

That's a nice plate! Some Type R owners would love that.

[vinp182]

Had a few hours on the engine last week and this.. Removed the loom ready to clean up, removed the gearbox to find a new clutch (I'll still fit my new one anyway) removed the inlet manifold and random brackets,removed the alternator and water pump housing so I have pretty much a bare block

Used several brass brush bits in the dremmel to clean off the block and painted with matt black VHT paint.. Removed the cam cover and dropped off at the painters and removed the timing chain cover ready for Nathan to do the chain kit.. Also painted the timing chain cover matt black

Again used several brass brushes to clean off the box and the inlet manifold ready for paint.. Painted the box matt black VHT to match the block and the inlet manifold has been painted in metalic black VHT paint, nowt fancy just keeping it clean looking   s:) s:)  

I picked up an aftermarket manifold that had been made up for a mk2 escort K20 conversion for £20 to see if I can do anything with it.. I've also picked up some fuel pipe and some an6 fuel fittings and clamps

I'm off to Honda tomorrow to test drive the new TypeR so I'll be picking up a new water pump, thermostat, gaskets and a couple other bits and bobs while I'm there   s:) s:)  

[4dvti]

Good going on the manifold! Coming along nicely now. It looks like you may be able to manipulate and alter the manifold to your liking upon the secondaries, and have the exhaust come up and through a silencer and over to the side and down. A bit like this but the opposite:

[vinp182]

Getting there slowly   s:) s:)  

[StuC]

When is the planned completion date Vin?

Mmmmmmm purple  s:-D :-D s:-D

[vinp182]

When is the planned completion date Vin?

Mmmmmmm purple  s:-D :-D s:-D

I don't really have a set date tbh, I'm just doing bits when I can and ordering bits as I go along and find what's needed/wanted   s:) s:)  

Although I am going to a RR day on 20th Feb so would be nice to get it to that if possible

[StuC]

We will watch this space then.  :-) :-) :-)

[vinp182]

This and a few fuel line fittings arrived today. shame I'm too lazy to get out there and carry on with it   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

[MR2_Josh]

Can't wait to see the finished product. Keep it up vin

[vinp182]

Finally got the 1zz out of the car today as its sold and being collected tomorrow

I'll be removing a few other bits and bobs tomorrow to be powder coated, then I should be cracking on with getting the new engine in   s:) s:)  

[vinp182]

Can't believe how long its been since I updated this, and the car is still on the ramp   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

The engine is now in the car on all its mounts. The gear selector is on and the gear cables attached. I've modified the wiring harness to match the roadster positive and negative terminals and to go into the engine bay fuse box. I've also modded the wiring inside the engine bay fuse box. I've made a custom fuel line and got that fitted along with custom water pipe work and clutch line (clutch needs bleeding). The engine and box are full of oils and the water system is full and bled (both engine oil and water will both be replaced once tested)
ECU and P+P harness are installed and I've tapped the wire into the kick plate plug as necessary but I'm waiting on an immobiliser delete to arrive so I can get it started
I've ordered a Japspeed exhaust manifold to modify to suit
I've picked up a K&N Typhoon induction kit for an EP3 which fits great but just needs painting

All the bits I've had powder coated are here, some fitted and some waiting. I also picked up a carbon bonnet from Alex which is sitting in place but not 'fitted' yet

So still a lot to do but we are getting there slowly   s:D s:D  

Ignore the temp cam breather pipe   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

[vinp182]

Wow it has been a long time lol

Been wrapped up in other cars and life but this is now back on the ramp and is getting finished at last

ECU has been sent off to get a Hondata Kpro 4 installed and should be back with me by mid week I hope

[StuC]

Wow it has been a long time lol

Been wrapped up in other cars and life but this is now back on the ramp and is getting finished at last

ECU has been sent off to get a Hondata Kpro 4 installed and should be back with me by mid week I hope

No point in rushing these things mate!! @vinp182

[1979scotte]

Wondered if you'd given up Vin.

[vinp182]

Nope not given up just had other things to do. Being out on this years Highland Drive with the couple of mk3's has given me a bit of inspiration tho

[StuC]

Any chance of a ding day appearance?