So after 3 MR2s, then switching to a lotus, I'm coming back (if some of you hadn't of guessed from my recent posts!)
It has been a recent discussion with the other half about what I was going to do about my addiction to cars and the constant and unnecessary swapping that I have done in the past couple of years. Obviously I'm not as bad as Steve! But I am going to be on my fourth in 3 years! We went through various ideas of keeping the elise and using it for trackdays/sprinting and as my only car. But terribly weak fibreglass body meant any scraps, bumps, large chips cost a fair wack of money and the local bodyshop I trust is an hour and a half drive away. Coupled with the fact that it is uncomfortable and I have never felt a bond with the car, I am going to sell it, plus I've had it for 10months, its time for a change s:) :) s:) . Other ideas came up of getting a cheap 4x4/tow car and start doing bike track days instead of car track days, this sounded great, but it left me without a car for my biennial Europe road trip, and I didn't fancy 3000+ miles on a bike in 2weeks. So I started thinking about what would be a perfect Europe Touring Car including the Ring and track days, while allowing comfortable-ish driving when need be. Other cars did pop up like, Mini Cooper John Cooper Works but I still have a massive aching for another MR2.
So I starting creating a list of all the things that my perfect car would need to be able to do, and it seemed the MR2 ticked all of those boxes (with a few subtle mods s:) :) s:) )
My perfect car
Weight - 1100kg or less
MPG - 20+
Fuel - Petrol
Transmission - Manual (May consider SMT/DSG is all other boxes are ticked <- apart from MR2 SMT)
Cylinders - 4 or 6
0-60 - Less that 6 seconds (including modifications/turbo/engine swaps)
Top Speed - 140+ (we use the autobahn to make up time on the Europe trip and sitting at 120 with a screaming engine is not fun, much easier with a car that can handle it)
Engine Placement - Mid/Rear preferred. If front engine needs to be situated close to the middle as possible, similar to mini so the weight is balanced.
Agility/Grip - Needs to be very good, Must be chuckable and similar handling to an elise.
Ride - Fast Road Set up. Elise is far to bumpy need something more suited to the roads than purely track orientated.
Comfort - Needs to be able to sit happily on the motorway for a couple of hours without trying to dismantle my spine. + be able to incorporate a nice sound system and some technology like a phone holder/sat nav/tablet.
Price - Less than 10K (including all modification) Would prefer to spend less to start with and slowly build up, than spend 10K all out with nothing left to modify later.
There was more on the list, but its not important, just wanted to show a quick overview of what I want to achieve.
So as of September, I will be on the look out for an MR2. I can buy a cheaper one before the elise is sold. But if a better example comes up, it will have to wait until the elise is sold as I won't have the cash to buy it.
Next to come - planned upgrades.
There is a great looking car for £600 at the moment, it's blue in the for sale section. Spend the remaining £9400 on modifications you'd have an awesome car.
Welcome back!
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"There is a great looking car for £600 at the moment, it's blue in the for sale section. Spend the remaining £9400 on modifications you'd have an awesome car.
Welcome back!
Totally agree with Mark.
I spent a few quid on my 06 and have had as many problems as anybody.
Buy cheap and do it up.
You may well be able to get a 2GR conversion with the 9k you'll have left.
That would be a seriously fast car.
this is the sort of stuff I sit about plotting....
With your budget I'd only consider a 6cyl engine:
GR series engine would be awesome, but I don't know what gearboxes bolt up - most of them seemed to come with autos, but does E153 fit?
1mz comes with E153 as standard which is cool... maybe some ITBs on that to boost sound and performance?!
fully refreshed suspension and interior with nice audio and you've got a very nice cruising car...
Planned Upgrades - I'm almost positive that some of these will change along the way, as I notice different items and want them instead s:) :) s:)
Performance (In no particular order)
Upgrade headlights (consumable)
Upgrade Engine. 220bhp+ or over 200bhp per ton (includes exhaust etc) (90% sure on V6, need to confirm price against equivalent options)
Upgraded radiator/cooling? Included in engine upgrade?
Lightweight battery? Included in engine upgrade?
Large C-One Style Side Scoops
Short shift
Front, Midship Bracing
Upgraded Brake Pads, discs and hoses, possibly calipers? (is this needed)
Coilovers/Lowering Springs? What is necessary, my old turbo had standard shocks and springs and it was fine for road use. Maybe tein springs or equivalent will be enough?
Sp12s if any are around, or equivalent
Half Alcanatara/Half Leather seats, but OEM.
Gearstick Cage Mounts and bushes
Half Roll cage - in use with soft top? Opinions on this? Would save me £500 but worth it for safety and stiffness?
Splitter, Diffuser, Canards and Spoiler.
Small bump ariel.
Appearance Mods
Headlight Covers - Vinyl, not spending money on the expensive ones because i'm cheap!
Larger Centre console - the same one as Muffdans
Engine Start stop button - again similar to Muffdans
Embedded Touchscreen/Sat Nav/Radio in standard radio place.
Keyhole covers
Daytime Running Lights
Upgraded Speakers
Darkened Side repeaters
Midship badges
Rover Armrest.
So with these I'm looking at about £8Ks worth of mods. This will probably be done over about 2 years, and hopefully trying to find some cheaper alternatives.
So I can spend about 2K upfront on a car, it looks as if I wont have the budget for paintwork/wrapping, so colour and bodywork condition is going to play a part in my search, unless the car is that much cheaper that it factors in some rejuvenation to the bodywork.
If anyone has any advice, opinions help etc, please let me know, I am probably going to need all the help I can, and hopefully build a car that I am going to be able to stick with s:) :) s:)
Personally I wouldn't go with the canards and diffuser etc, and instead keep the bodywork nice and factory but as low as is practical on really good fitment 17" wheels ( fitment like current high spec BMW/Audi, rather than 'stance' look) as I think this suits a road orientated car better... but it's personal choice of course.
Quote from: "1979scotte"Totally agree with Mark.
I spent a few quid on my 06 and have had as many problems as anybody.
Buy cheap and do it up.
You may well be able to get a 2GR conversion with the 9k you'll have left.
That would be a seriously fast car.
Problem with spending the majority on a 2GR is it leaves little left for handling mods. I need to do some research into the prices of the different engines and the power figures that they all produce.
Quote from: "jonty"Personally I wouldn't go with the canards and diffuser etc, and instead keep the bodywork nice and factory but as low as is practical on really good fitment 17" wheels ( fitment like current high spec BMW/Audi, rather than 'stance' look) as I think this suits a road orientated car better... but it's personal choice of course.
Do you not think the splitter and diffuser will have enough of a beneficial impact on the downforce? I agree, I don't want this looking like a mishmash of parts or some boy racer car, and the OEM look is better. I haven't seen many, which is probably going to answer my next question, is there not OEM looking splitters/diffusers around, maybe due the current body shap they don't provide as much benefit for the price.
Having a flat bottom made will increase downforce by a long way. This can be made out of 4mm plastic sheet cut to fit and I believe rogue has even run with something similar.
There is always K20.
Expensive but very upgradable.
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Do you not think the splitter and diffuser will have enough of a beneficial impact on the downforce? I agree, I don't want this looking like a mishmash of parts or some boy racer car, and the OEM look is better. I haven't seen many, which is probably going to answer my next question, is there not OEM looking splitters/diffusers around, maybe due the current body shap they don't provide as much benefit for the price.
I think a flat floor is really only going to be of benefit on a track car; for a road car I don't think you're going to be pushing into the bends fast enough to make a difference - my 200sx has a complete flat floor on the to-do-list to make it faster on track, but as a road car it is already too grippy to be entertaining at anything like responsible speeds, let alone legal speeds. Rather than taking an extra 1/2 inch off your ride height, I reckon the car overall would look better being lowered that bit extra. I'm going to shamelessly photo-whore myself here:
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This is 17" wheels with 40mm lowering springs, and it already grounds getting out of my driveway... if you had a splitter or underfloor, this would only get worse, and IMO it'd still look better being another 5-10 lower up front...
Glad to hear you are thinking of coming back.
I think looking at a cheap car is a good start as you can then change all the brakes and suspension to get it working as it should before the new engine goes in.
I have done this with mine with reconditioned rear calipers, rebuilt front calipers, new standard discs and front pads (the rears were done last year), new handbrake cables and HEL braided hoses. The brakes are now excellent and I feel more than powerful enough for my needs. When I dropped the car off at Woodsport Paul drove it and straight away asked me if I had upgraded the brakes. I have gone for new MeisterR coilovers and the improvement over 11 yr old shocks is great. I think this was about £1100-1200 plus fitting costs. My car as a 70k 04 would be relatively pricy and yet it still needed all these doing anyway so potentially paying more for the carand then doing it anyway.
I would think about anything like facelight lights and bumpers that you may want on a pfl. Oh, and you only get 5 speed in the V6 so you may not want to lose a cog if you get a FL!
Another benefit could be that if you are keeping the LSD then it may as well come from a pretty worthless gearbox so you are not giving up a box that could be sold?
The Woodsport conversions do include a new upgraded rad but not a change of battery.
If it was me I would reorder your list into must haves and then the improvements that can follow when time/funds allow as we all know they are never actually finished are they....
Quote from: "jonty"this is the sort of stuff I sit about plotting....
With your budget I'd only consider a 6cyl engine:
GR series engine would be awesome, but I don't know what gearboxes bolt up - most of them seemed to come with autos, but does E153 fit?
1mz comes with E153 as standard which is cool... maybe some ITBs on that to boost sound and performance?!
fully refreshed suspension and interior with nice audio and you've got a very nice cruising car...
I'd not bother with an E153 on a 1MZ. Its heavy and a load of hassle to fit in a Roadster compared to the S54 and isn't really needed unless running decent power with a turbo.
I take it you've discounted Boxsters and 911's?
If I had 10K and your list of requirements, they'd be winning out. They do everything you want and more, and are a tonne more refined on Roadtrips than an upgraded MR2!
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Boxster: m http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... 7145192445 (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201507145192445) m
Depends. If you want to spend years upgrading, fault finding, tuning and tweaking then I understand that. But if you want a fast capable car to just hop in and enjoy, I think you'd not go far wrong with a Boxster...
Running costs are astronomical on a 911 if something goes wrong which with an NA appears rather likely. I'm on pins every time I turn the key, however its lovely to look at parked on the drive! s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
911s are my favourite car. My dad has had them for years and loads of different ones, 1982 Targa SC. And a GTS. That's what attracted me to the MR2 is had the same view from inside the car s:) :) s:) But as Lee has said. The running costs are bonkers! When looking at the Elise it was between that and buying the targa off of him, but the running costs between the two where massive!
I will have one, one day. But I think running a V6 mr2 will be a lot cheaper than a 911. I would love to be proved otherwise believe me. But from what I know, they are cheap vs super car costs.
Nothing has gone majorly wrong yet but only done about 900 miles in 10 months in it. Had a major service £400, plugs and coilpacks £300 and new tyres £600 so far s:x :x s:x
If you want an MR2 with a six pot, you are spending on labour, so may as well go large on the engine. 2GR-FE prices are coming down, a brand new crate engine can be had for just under £4K, so used ones should be less. An E153 with a long final drive or a six speed EA series should cope with the torque.
The 2GR torque is effortless and smoothly delivered. With long gearing, you may see 30mpg. Only trouble is that you won't have money left over for cosmetics. The acceleration should take your mind off that though.
Have to say, the car you initially described already exists, it's called a Lotus Europa.
A lotus Europe will set me back little under 20K. And I'm not a fan of the back of them, I have never been in one, but with a similar set up to an Elise, I'm sure the ride is still rather harsh. And being British it will have the trademark rattles s:) :) s:) cheaper to get a 911 s:) :) s:)
Definitely look into the 2gr. I think a long chat with woodsport is going to be needed.
Picked up the Mr2 on Friday evening, no MOT, so took it straight to the nearest MOT testers to get a cheeky one in. I really wasn't expecting it to pass, but for £35 it gives the car a quick once over for any major problems and what it needs some to get road worthy.
So it failed, as expected, but on, headlights too yellow, no windscreen washer fluid, handbrake resistance and rear light out. So to get it an MoT, it's going to cost me practically nothing as I can do all of that myself. So bonus there!!
After a quick blat home there are a few things that I need to look into.
There is an awful lot of play in the steering wheel, especially at high speeds, it can almost go 45degrees each way at 70 with no change in direction. Any thought??? I'm hoping it's just going to be the suspension or something around that, I plan to put in coilovers and new arbs but worried it won't cure it?
The bonnet sticks up at the front, didn't notice on test drive s:roll: :roll: s:roll: looks like there has been a small impact, need to take a proper look underneath to see if there is any serious damage. I'm looking to get a TS bumper so not too worried just structural needs to be in damaged.
The engine has done an awful lot of miles, but still runs! At about 2.5K rpm it had a complete flat spot where there is no power whatsoever, feels like it almost skips up to 3k and starts pulling again. Major issue? I would like the engine to last 6months s:) :) s:) any way I can prelong and is the hesitant throttle likely to be MAF related?
I will chuck the ObD reader on it soon and see if it's throwing up anything serious.
I have also spoken to Paul at wood sports and a few guys at dong day, and even though the 2zz has a lot of power, and bloody hell that lift is fun and far more of a punch and hold your breath moment than I thought it would be. I think the V6 is going to suit my needs more.
I know I have been told to go for the 2GR, but it won't leave me a lot to play around with suspension etc and I think 325bhp could be a bit much in an MR2. Woodsport no longer do 3MZ conversions so it would have to be the 1MZ from the Lexus with VVTi. Giving iirc over 200ft lb of torque from basically the word go! And if I feel like I need more power later on the line, I don't think a super charger would be out of the means, waiting for confirmation from Paul on that one though.
Once it's got an MOT and had a good look over a polish and a clean I will post some pictures up!
Hi josh was a pleasure to meet you today. Sounds like the steering knuckle might need replacing that the only part I can think of that would cause some play in steering like that. I need to get one myself!
As far as flat spot, I'd change the plugs, clean the maf and reset the ecu. Might be worth checking for codes too, out of interest.
I've just spend 10 mins looking at the specs of the 1mz, I think it's a good choice. Andy Ayres says his v6 has too much power (or at least Patrick said that) so although all out nuts, maybe not the best engine to live with.
The 2zz is good fun and for track it will be well suited but as you found, to use it on the road you've got to plan far ahead and have it ready in the right gear. A Torquay v6 will be different.
With a 1mz you'll still have money left to do what else you want. Let's be honest no one has bottomless pockets so you will have to make a compromise on your overall plan, not just the engine, and I think that is the best compromise all over.
If you need any hands on help let me know, I've got tools and know how to break things s:) :) s:)
Get the froot out and see what that steering uj looks like.
TCB do replacements that have been used by a few members without complaints.
1mz vvti is probably the sensible option. 2gr is massive power (too much? ) is more costly requires e153 etc.
3vz too old and heavy. 3mz not available in the UK my personal favourite makes 242 ft lb at just 3600 rpm.
K20 would be my NA 4 pot choice.
Thats great news about the reasons for the fail. Its also good that they didnt pick up on any play in the steering etc. I would get the tracking checked to see if that improves things but at least you can get the car on the road asap while you plan the rest of the work eh? Given the low cost of the car you should end up with a great car for your budget.
Get on the Woodsport waiting list asap though! Looking forward to the build thread....
You to mark! Ah ok, well il change that and probably the uj as well. Yeah I thInk the 1MZ is going to be the way forward. I'm sure I will call upon you for a fair few bits! Did you do the coilovers yourself?
I was thinking of the Honda, but haven't seen any set in stone, drive in drive out conversions. And I would guess a K20 would be similar price to 2Gr.
As topdownman, great to meet you btw, advised to reorder my list, I've detailed what needs to be done asap and then what can come along later!
All items to pass MOT
Headlight polish, might as well put HIDs in there at the same time
Windscreen wipers, lightweight ones (marks looked nice)
Windscreen wash
Handbrake cable, will just tighten it, but will need to be replaced at some point.
Rear light bulbs.
Then is going to be complete suspension and steering upgrade.
New steering knuckle and uj
Upgraded ARBs
Coilovers (after testing BC coilovers they seem perfect!! Would be around the two softest settings, will need to look into other cheaper options if available as if I'm using them on softest option maybe I don't need that expensive Coilies.
While I'm there, anything rusty or needing preserving will be changed and hammerited.
If all issues are then solved, it's time to get my name down on the waiting list for engine transfer and do some prep for that.
The soft top is well and truly shot, so as soon as I can get my hands on a hardtop il be stripping the softtop and fitting the hardtop.
Lovely new brake fluid will be added, already has HEL braided lines and refurb calipers so they will stay, but EBC discs and pads will need to go on.
Hopefully my team dynamics wide wheels with R888s will fit, so they will go on.
(Planned engine in!) -with radiator, battery, clutch etc.
gearstick cage mounts and bushes???
Front and midship bracing
Then onto appearance mods.
TS front bumper.
Side skirts
Modified rear bumper
Spoiler. Underneath sheeting with diffuser lip, splitter.
And the rest can come in any order, I'm sure il see some bits pop up and grab them early s:) :) s:)
Large C-One Style Side Scoops
Wrap in black.
Short shift
Half Alcanatara/Half Leather seats, but OEM.
Small bump ariel.
Headlight Covers - Vinyl, not spending money on the expensive ones because i'm cheap!
Larger Centre console - the same one as Muffdans
Engine Start stop button - again similar to Muffdans
Embedded Touchscreen/Sat Nav/Radio in standard radio place.
Keyhole covers
Daytime Running Lights
Upgraded Speakers
Darkened Side repeaters
Midship badges
Rover Armrest.
I'm slowly gathering pictures of various roadsters to get some ideas, and hopefully create some sort of collage for what I want to get it like s:) :) s:)
A man with a plan!
All ill say is with wide wheels especially rears id advise against HEL hoses. I nearly had a big accidentally recently, this was due to that combo, the problem with the HELs is the middle bracket isnt fixed to the hose like stock ones and goodridge. This allows the pipe to move which although i got away with it for nearly 2 years. I fit toyos and it must have been the extra soft sidewalls bulging but i had rubbing and failure. Was very lucky to get away with it!
Quote from: "tomaky"A man with a plan!
All ill say is with wide wheels especially rears id advise against HEL hoses. I nearly had a big accidentally recently, this was due to that combo, the problem with the HELs is the middle bracket isnt fixed to the hose like stock ones and goodridge. This allows the pipe to move which although i got away with it for nearly 2 years. I fit toyos and it must have been the extra soft sidewalls bulging but i had rubbing and failure. Was very lucky to get away with it!
Jesus, worrying.
You just need the clips from eBay which are about £2, I also put s mini cable tie on the clip to make sure it's not going anywhere.
Quote from: "Jrichards20"You to mark! Ah ok, well il change that and probably the uj as well. Yeah I thInk the 1MZ is going to be the way forward. I'm sure I will call upon you for a fair few bits! Did you do the coilovers yourself?
I was thinking of the Honda, but haven't seen any set in stone, drive in drive out conversions. And I would guess a K20 would be similar price to 2Gr.
As topdownman, great to meet you btw, advised to reorder my list, I've detailed what needs to be done asap and then what can come along later!
All items to pass MOT
Headlight polish, might as well put HIDs in there at the same time
Windscreen wipers, lightweight ones (marks looked nice)
Windscreen wash
Handbrake cable, will just tighten it, but will need to be replaced at some point.
Rear light bulbs.
Then is going to be complete suspension and steering upgrade.
New steering knuckle and uj
Upgraded ARBs
Coilovers (after testing BC coilovers they seem perfect!! Would be around the two softest settings, will need to look into other cheaper options if available as if I'm using them on softest option maybe I don't need that expensive Coilies.
While I'm there, anything rusty or needing preserving will be changed and hammerited.
If all issues are then solved, it's time to get my name down on the waiting list for engine transfer and do some prep for that.
The soft top is well and truly shot, so as soon as I can get my hands on a hardtop il be stripping the softtop and fitting the hardtop.
Lovely new brake fluid will be added, already has HEL braided lines and refurb calipers so they will stay, but EBC discs and pads will need to go on.
Hopefully my team dynamics wide wheels with R888s will fit, so they will go on.
(Planned engine in!) -with radiator, battery, clutch etc.
gearstick cage mounts and bushes???
Front and midship bracing
Then onto appearance mods.
TS front bumper.
Side skirts
Modified rear bumper
Spoiler. Underneath sheeting with diffuser lip, splitter.
And the rest can come in any order, I'm sure il see some bits pop up and grab them early s:) :) s:)
Large C-One Style Side Scoops
Wrap in black.
Short shift
Half Alcanatara/Half Leather seats, but OEM.
Small bump ariel.
Headlight Covers - Vinyl, not spending money on the expensive ones because i'm cheap!
Larger Centre console - the same one as Muffdans
Engine Start stop button - again similar to Muffdans
Embedded Touchscreen/Sat Nav/Radio in standard radio place.
Keyhole covers
Daytime Running Lights
Upgraded Speakers
Darkened Side repeaters
Midship badges
Rover Armrest.
I'm slowly gathering pictures of various roadsters to get some ideas, and hopefully create some sort of collage for what I want to get it like s:) :) s:)
Plans sound good, check out the rotrex 2zz thread, the guy doing that is refurbing all the bits on the suspension, they are coming up like new.
Yep did all the coilovers, arbs, rear arms, rear subframe myself. The "only" job I didn't do so far is fit the engine..although I wish I had s:D :D s:D
Definitely need to take precaution, ive put a spare pair of goodridges on the rear. Ive now got over a inch of clearance. The fronts dont appear to be an issue. Would of changed them all but i ran out of tine and had a nightmare. Threads and a snapped bleed nipple didnt help! Had to fit another caliper luckily it was from the silver scrap car it loomed like a refurbished/pattern part and hasn't Given me any issues.
Welcome to the wonderful world of de-rusting a Roadster. It's such fun s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
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That's a lot of work! Looking forward to this thread and all
Headlights polished, handbrake adjusted, windscreen wash filled up and brake lights changed all with an hour! I love how simple the MR2 is to work on! All ready for MOT tomorrow morning!
I literally did a minute job on each headlight with Colgate, I could have spend half an hour with some fine grit and t cut but that will come later, for now I just want to pass.
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It passed!!! Woo!! Spend today cleaning it s;) ;) s;) so finally I can upload some pictures! It's really come up nicely, only needed a bit of tlc s:) :) s:)
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Just need to de gunk the old badges, but haven't got any stuff to do that, need to buy some more.
Next week, inspect the suspension and steering to see what needs to be replaced.
Excellent news! s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
Well done mate.
Where is my ride in the lotus then?
Good work, seems like a good buy s:) :) s:)
Got a slight problem, took it for a drive and about half an hour, the car got very very hot! With a burning smell. I think it could be one of two things.
Either when tightening the handbrake it's rubbing on the discs and causing the engine to over work. The rear discs were hot, but not excessively for 30mins on the motorway rubbing.
Or
Clutch is sfuck fuck sfuck ed as it smelt a little like clutch. But would that cause overheating?
Quote from: "1979scotte"Well done mate.
Where is my ride in the lotus then?
Haha sorry mate! But I'm far more excited about my new two than I ever was about the Elise! Just didn't have the power. Just like a bumpy non power steering mr2 s:) :) s:)
its definitely the clutch, took it up a steep hill, floored the accelerator and ofcause the car started revving with no movement, so need a new clutch. But luck (the missus called it fu*k*ing typical) a nice 1MZ from a lowish mileage Rx300 has already been sourced for me, sending payment over this weekend and shipping will take two weeks s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce: using man maths as always, this wasn't as early as I wanted to buy the engine, but its saved me a few hundreds pounds s:) :) s:)
got to love man maths! I favourite form of accountancy. My girlfriend (being an accountant) begs to differ!
Great news though s:D :D s:D
Problem is mark, I'm also an accountant. So I use both of the best bits and come up with a figure that couldn't be further from the truth when explaining to her! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Who needs a nice house any hoo!
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Problem is mark, I'm also an accountant. So I use both of the best bits and come up with a figure that couldn't be further from the truth when explaining to her! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Who needs a nice house any hoo!
Haha, brilliant s:D :D s:D
That car was a bargain!,
Just what I'm looking for
EDIT: PM'd to keep the thread on topic s:) :) s:)
Good job on the man maths! I'm excited to see the progress once the Lexus engine arrives.
If you are after a stock clutch to keep the car going on the cheap in the mean time I have one from my 1zz that you can have for not much... it did 10k of mainly dual carriageway commuting and then the engine gave up the ghost, so is in fine and dandy condition.
Thanks jonty, but think I probably need to save as much money as possible at the moment! s:) :) s:)
Took of the frunk plastics to have a look. It didn't look good, but there didn't appear to be any surprises. So plan for the moment carries on, a complete rub down, im on the hunt for a new UJ, that's my main priority to see if it fixes my slight steering issue. Although I know that other bits could also contribute. The arb will just be rubbed down and treated for the moment, if needed I can change this after the engine swap.
Goals for next 2 weeks:
De-Rust and Paint steering Rack
De-Rust and Paint ARB
De-Rust and Treat PS pipes
Check ABS pump bracket.
Buy and Fit new UJ
Hopefully, if they fit, fit my Team Dynamics Pro Race wheels with R888s.
Give it a blast to see if that has sorted out my steering and whether I have some grip.
If all goes well, I will order the coilovers and get them fitted. That way, im hoping, guessing, praying that will be all the car needs grip wise!
Poor untreated front s:( :( s:(
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New UJ's are available from m http://www.tcbparts.co.uk (http://www.tcbparts.co.uk) m - about 3/4 down the page, part number is T.C.BMR2UJ
That ABS pump bracket will be shot as well mate, mine was like a slice of Viennetta! s:lol: :lol: s:lol: If yours can't be saved, a new one is just shy of £70. Both ABS & PAS pumps will be corroded to hell underneath as well, so try & get those cleaned up best you can s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "J03"New UJ's are available from m http://www.tcbparts.co.uk (http://www.tcbparts.co.uk) m - about 3/4 down the page, part number is T.C.BMR2UJ
That ABS pump bracket will be shot as well mate, mine was like a slice of Viennetta! s:lol: :lol: s:lol: If yours can't be saved, a new one is just shy of £70. Both ABS & PAS pumps will be corroded to hell underneath as well, so try & get those cleaned up best you can s:) :) s:)
Mine were the same s:( :( s:(
£90 is a lot cheaper than I thought it was going to cost me s:) :) s:) Just looked on Gt4Play and a kit of polybushes cost £250... Do I need all of them? Basically, I just want to change what is needed to get the car back to normal performance. Anything that needs to be changed will be upgraded for better aftermarket items. But I don't really want to change anything yet unless it needs to be changed.
So the UJ definitely needs changing, if I just brush up the pumps will this cause any more damage if I don't replace them straight away? I know the coilovers are a must, UJ is a must. Are the bushes a must? Anything else that definitely needs to be changed? Or can the rest wait until it breaks haha (or I have got a bit more money spare)
Just got it weighed, 980KG with half a tank of fuel! So I'm very happy with that. with the extra weight of the engine and me lightening some bits and pieces, It should be kept below 1000KG, which is perfect.
Steering UJ, JDL bumpers and R888s got collected today, so time to go out and fit them. Hopefully some pictures to follow in the next couple of hours!
Ok only managed to get the UJ changed! Took about 2 and a half hours! s:( :( s:( . But I managed it in the end! I was then going to fit the wheels, took the oem wheels off and tried to put the new ones on and the wheel nuts don't fit in the holes of the wheel. So need to go and buy some aftermarket nuts.
Then looked at the bumpers, doesn't look like the diffuser will fit onto the JDL one. But both are going to require a lot of prep work and sanding down, they have gone in the shed and that is going to take a while to get them back into good condition. So not as much as I planned but at least I got some of it done!
Nice one! s:D :D s:D
Keep the mods coming! Hopefully we'll have a few things to share at our next meet s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce: s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce: s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
Might have a idea for a front diffuser flat floor. My jdl has one s;) ;) s;)
Ohhhhh do tell!
Will attempt a picture tommorow. Its currently in the shed doesn't look that hard to do s;) ;) s;)
I look forward to it s:) :) s:) how far back does it extend? Just the front or all the way to the back bumper?
just the front. it bolts onto the JDL bumper and into the bolt holes already under there for the under plastic.
Just to keep myself updated on what I have to do!
[strike:1b8yubym]All items to pass MOT[/strike:1b8yubym]
[strike:1b8yubym]Windscreen wash[/strike:1b8yubym]
[strike:1b8yubym]Handbrake cable, will just tighten it.[/strike:1b8yubym]
[strike:1b8yubym]Rear light bulbs.[/strike:1b8yubym]
Headlight polish, might as well put HIDs in there at the same time
Windscreen wipers, lightweight ones (marks looked nice)
Then is going to be complete suspension and steering upgrade.
[strike:1b8yubym]New steering knuckle and uj[/strike:1b8yubym]
[strike:1b8yubym]Whiteline ARBs rear[/strike:1b8yubym]
White line arb front
[strike:1b8yubym]BC Coilovers[/strike:1b8yubym]
Hammerite and de rust, ABS pumps and PS pump and pipes. De-rust steering rack and hammerite.
[strike:1b8yubym]Droplinks[/strike:1b8yubym]
rear arms
Hardrace Rear traction rod
[strike:1b8yubym]If all issues are then solved, it's time to get my name down on the waiting list for engine transfer and do some prep for that.[/strike:1b8yubym] oops, did that a bit early s:) :) s:)
Lovely new brake fluid will be added, already has HEL braided lines and refurb calipers so they will stay, but EBC discs and [strike:1b8yubym]pads[/strike:1b8yubym] will need to go on.
[strike:1b8yubym]Team Dynamics and R888s[/strike:1b8yubym] [strike:1b8yubym]Tuner Nuts and Spigot rings[/strike:1b8yubym]
The soft top is well and truly shot, so as soon as I can get my hands on a hardtop il be stripping the softtop and fitting the hardtop.
(Planned engine in!) -with radiator, battery, clutch etc.
gearstick cage mounts and bushes
Front and midship bracing
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Spoiler. Underneath sheeting with diffuser lip, splitter and side skirts
Then onto appearance mods.
[strike:1b8yubym]TS front bumper[/strike:1b8yubym] Bought a JDL one, but found out they are heavier, decided whether to fit or not.
Wrap front bumper black below radiator.
Large C-One Style Side Scoops
Short shift
Half Alcanatara/Half Leather seats, but OEM. Or Some comfortable lighter seats!
Small bump ariel.
Headlight Covers - Vinyl, not spending money on the expensive ones because i'm cheap!
Larger Centre console - the same one as Muffdans
Engine Start stop button - again similar to Muffdans
Embedded Touchscreen/Sat Nav/Radio in standard radio place.
Keyhole covers
[strike:1b8yubym]Daytime Running Lights[/strike:1b8yubym] decided against.
Upgraded Speakers
Darkened Side repeaters
Midship badges
Rover Armrest.
Haven't done anything to the car yet, just stock piling all my bits ready for when I have a free weekend!
Bits still to get before any of this can go on. Whiteline front Arb. Droplinks, front and rear arms, hard race rear traction rod, tuner fitting kit.
Looks like the car will be going up to Woodsport in November, so really need to get my act together and get all of this fitted before hand!
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whats the black thing second pic down
is that some kind of undertray /areo device? looks cool
cheers tommy
Quote from: "tommyzoom99"whats the black thing second pic down
is that some kind of undertray /areo device? looks cool
cheers tommy
Its a rear diffuser from a 111s elise. Going to see if a can somehow fit it to the rear bumper, and then connect more undertrays to it to flatten the bottom of the hole car and incorporate a front splitter. Haven't work any of this out yet though s:) :) s:) So may not be possible at all.
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Quote from: "tommyzoom99"whats the black thing second pic down
is that some kind of undertray /areo device? looks cool
cheers tommy
Its a rear diffuser from a 111s elise. Going to see if a can somehow fit it to the rear bumper, and then connect more undertrays to it to flatten the bottom of the hole car and incorporate a front splitter. Haven't work any of this out yet though s:) :) s:) So may not be possible at all.
nice that will be sweet if you can get that to work, i want 1 now s:) :) s:) but i must try and restrain my self, i'll keep my eyes out on this thread now see how it progress s:) :) s:)
cheers tommy
i just clicked now why you wanted to know how far my splitter extended under the car s:) :) s:) from the pic i posted not far enough i imagine for what you have in mind
cheers tommy
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Its a rear diffuser from a 111s elise. Going to see if a can somehow fit it to the rear bumper, and then connect more undertrays to it to flatten the bottom of the hole car and incorporate a front splitter. Haven't work any of this out yet though s:) :) s:) So may not be possible at all.
Let me know how you get on with this. May be further down the pipeline for me, but nice to know how yours ends up looking like s:) :) s:)
It looks like it's going to be very tricky. Where the cat comes down will get in the way of the diffuser. So for the time being, until the V6 goes in. I can't measure up etc.
Stock cat does come down low. I had a cut out in my diffuser to compensate for this.
I wouldnt consider mounting this off the bumper as the bumper flex's too much. I mounted mine off the rear crash bar with some fair hefty solid brackets. Only problem was that i had to take the rear bumper off before i could get the diffuser which was a bit of a pain. That said it helped stop it getting nicked.
Josh,
Saw this in the wickes catologue and thought of you straight away!
m http://www.wickes.co.uk/Clark-Drain-Pol ... m/p/158937 (http://www.wickes.co.uk/Clark-Drain-Polypropylene-Channel+Galvanised-Grate-1000mm/p/158937) m
All you have to do is cut the top in half and you have some vents to let into your bonnet and the bottom bit you can attach to your nappy and your car is sorted!
Happy I could help..........
I think I need to re-evaluate who I speak to on here, I don't need this kind of negativity in my life.
Perfect Simon!!!!
Quote from: "Jrichards20"I think I need to re-evaluate who I speak to on here, I don't need this kind of negativity in my life.
Damage is already done Josh. Justroll with it now! s;-) ;-) s;-)
Simon... Keep up the good work! s;-) ;-) s;-)
Of course it would mean one more drain to check.
Your all just jealous of my creativity!
It is epic s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "Topdownman"Josh,
Saw this in the wickes catologue and thought of you straight away!
m http://www.wickes.co.uk/Clark-Drain-Pol ... m/p/158937 (http://www.wickes.co.uk/Clark-Drain-Polypropylene-Channel+Galvanised-Grate-1000mm/p/158937) m
All you have to do is cut the top in half and you have some vents to let into your bonnet and the bottom bit you can attach to your nappy and your car is sorted!
Happy I could help..........
Laughed way more than I should have on this one s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Picked up my momo steering wheel this morning, Birthday pressy to myself s:) :) s:) Now got a stack of stuff, luckily I have a few days over Christmas so can get round to fitting everything!!
Happy birthday buddy s;) ;) s;)
Thanks mate! s:) :) s:)
Tyres went on yesterday. AD08Rs s:) :) s:)
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Feels a lot better. Still needs suspension doing and a decent geo.
That's some arch gap you've got there mate.
Edited bloody phones!
Looks abit like mine hahaha
Today I gave changing the steering wheel a go.
First thing, undo negative terminal but and bolt, lift off, making sure not touching any part of earth metal. I sellotaped to a cloth as I was a bit wary as I'm pretty clumsy and could see me electrocuting myself. Then same thing for the positive lead and waited 20 minutes just to be safe!
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On the back of the steering wheel undo the two T30 torx screws. I found this difficult, managed to succeed by pointing the steering wheel 90degrees so the screw was facing the roof, extended screwdriver, two hands turning the screwdriver as was really tightly screwed on. No need to worry about the horn going off if you have disconnected the battery for long enough!
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Pull the front off, but gently as had to remove the airbag and horn leads first. Then put the airbag away, with the Toyota sign face up, I case it went off it wouldn't go flying in the air!
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Then undo the centre nut, bit of plusgas on the splines. Gave a couple of almighty pulls on the steering wheel, obviously straightening the steering wheel first so I knew what way it was facing to attach the new one! And it came off relatively easily.
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Next bit stumped me for a while, only because of my own stupidity. Take off the plastic trim, there is a small screw on the underside to undo, and then pull the bottom of the plastic steering column off. And then to take the top bit off, take off the plastic around the dials and the the top trim should just pull out. To take the yellow plastic bit off to attach the boss, need to undo the little black clips all around the outside, the silver clip on the top, the big black clip of the bottom and all the clips in the ring in the middle. This will then hopefully pop out and there is a white spiral. I disconnected the spiral where it attached to the steering column.
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Then trim all back on, boss over the top of the spline, remember to put the spline nut back on! Because I forgot! Then screw steering wheel into the boss! Now at the moment I haven't put the airbag resistor on. Nor is the horn connected. I will route the horn to a button on the dash, most likely where the coin holder is. As sometimes the horn in the aftermarket steering wheels can come loose and become a pain! So that is still to come! s:) :) s:)
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After s:) :) s:)
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I would say it's an easy job to do. But because I didn't have a clue what I was doing and there were no instructions I got lost along the way so had to ask a lot of questions.
Well done mate.
Not something I think I would ever do but thanks for the write up all he same.
Quote from: "1979scotte"That's some arch gap you've got there mate.
Edited bloody phones!
The picture angle makes it looks worse than it is! But yeah, it is large anyway, looking to do the coilovers in between Christmas and New Years as off work so that should reduce it hopefully!
Quote from: "1979scotte"Well done mate.
Not something I think I would ever do but thanks for the write up all he same.
It was quite fiddly, and spent a bit of time lying upside down with my feet out of the car, but really please with the size of the new wheel, feels a lot more sporty, and also feels a bit pointier, so pleased with it s:) :) s:)
We getting in on a group buy josh? I will be ready after crimbo
Is it finished yet?
Should have bought a lotus. s:P :P s:P
Interesting read. I expect to see many updates coming soon.
Quote from: "Turbokettle"Is it finished yet?
Should have bought a lotus. s:P :P s:P
No its not finished yet steve! s:) :) s:) its about as much done as your lotus is! s;) ;) s;)
Good ol' Plusgas! s:D :D s:D
If you have some spare pennies try one of these out, it'll transform the driving position......
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Quote from: "Jrichards20"Today I gave changing the steering wheel a go.
First thing, undo negative terminal but and bolt, lift off, making sure not touching any part of earth metal. I sellotaped to a cloth as I was a bit wary as I'm pretty clumsy and could see me electrocuting myself. Then same thing for the positive lead and waited 20 minutes just to be safe!
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On the back of the steering wheel undo the two T30 torx screws. I found this difficult, managed to succeed by pointing the steering wheel 90degrees so the screw was facing the roof, extended screwdriver, two hands turning the screwdriver as was really tightly screwed on. No need to worry about the horn going off if you have disconnected the battery for long enough!
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Pull the front off, but gently as had to remove the airbag and horn leads first. Then put the airbag away, with the Toyota sign face up, I case it went off it wouldn't go flying in the air!
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Then undo the centre nut, bit of plusgas on the splines. Gave a couple of almighty pulls on the steering wheel, obviously straightening the steering wheel first so I knew what way it was facing to attach the new one! And it came off relatively easily.
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Next bit stumped me for a while, only because of my own stupidity. Take off the plastic trim, there is a small screw on the underside to undo, and then pull the bottom of the plastic steering column off. And then to take the top bit off, take off the plastic around the dials and the the top trim should just pull out. To take the yellow plastic bit off to attach the boss, need to undo the little black clips all around the outside, the silver clip on the top, the big black clip of the bottom and all the clips in the ring in the middle. This will then hopefully pop out and there is a white spiral. I disconnected the spiral where it attached to the steering column.
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Then trim all back on, boss over the top of the spline, remember to put the spline nut back on! Because I forgot! Then screw steering wheel into the boss! Now at the moment I haven't put the airbag resistor on. Nor is the horn connected. I will route the horn to a button on the dash, most likely where the coin holder is. As sometimes the horn in the aftermarket steering wheels can come loose and become a pain! So that is still to come! s:) :) s:)
Before
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After s:) :) s:)
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I would say it's an easy job to do. But because I didn't have a clue what I was doing and there were no instructions I got lost along the way so had to ask a lot of questions.
Great write up can you tell me about where I can get a airbag thing so the light on dash goes off ? Is this something I can buy off eBay. Many thanks
Sorry mate, I haven't looked yet, it's just an airbag resistor, I'm sure if you google it there will be one on eBay.
So after some faffing about I put the coilovers on yesterday!
The front was easier than I expected. Getting the abs sensor and brake line was easy, granted needed a bit forcing, but the bolts didn't round.
Sprayed lots of plusgas on the two lower nuts and bolts on the shock. I wasn't able to release these at first, but we put a large spanner on the nut, and I found the longest wrench I could and pushing both together and they both freed with relative ease! No rounding or shearing of bolts! I can't stress this enough! Use the correct tools! It makes the job so much easier! I hammered the wrench into the bolt to make sure it wouldn't slip off, the wrench was about as long as my forearm, anything smaller than that and it was difficult. Then undid the top nuts under the bonnet, gave the hub a good pull and it freed from the shock. Now be careful here that the shock doesn't drop. New coilover in and bolt up and voila that's the front done s:) :) s:)
The back wasn't as rusty, but the droplinks are a nightmare! As I was changing the shocks, droplinks and arb. In the end, I made it easy, took an angle grinder to the droplinks which allowed me to pull the arb out and then remove the bolts from the shock and take that out as well. Refit the new coilovers in reverse order, remember what I didn't know, you can put an Allen key in the droplink to stop the thread turning!
I have no mechanical knowledge, everything I'm learning going along, but I would say this is an easy job technically, just a pain if you don't have the right tools. I started at 10:30, with lunch and then an hour where I had to stop because of hailstones, it was all done by 5 s:) :) s:)
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Happy days!
Hey, where's the tractor? s;-) ;-) s;-)
Looks much better fella. s:-D :-D s:-D
Fine choice of undercarriage. Looking forward to the track footage s:) :) s:)
Sitting pretty good job
looks sweet lowered on coilovers buddy just makes me want them even more now
cheers tommy
Quote from: "StuC"Hey, where's the tractor? s;-) ;-) s;-)
Looks much better fella. s:-D :-D s:-D
The world just wasn't ready for it! So until people can appreciate good taste, we have got the little wheels on s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "shnazzle"Fine choice of undercarriage. Looking forward to the track footage s:) :) s:)
So am I! Still probably 6 months away from her first track outing, but I have a feeling she's going to impress me s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "tommyzoom99"looks sweet lowered on coilovers buddy just makes me want them even more now
cheers tommy
The ability to be able to adjust the stiffness is probably something that really edges in front of tein springs. Just gives you that little bit more freedom off the track and then you can dial in hardcore when you need to with just the twist of 4 buttons! But I can definitely tell once I get new wheels, I'm going to be copying the amount of arch roll you have s;) ;) s;)
Thanks all for the kind words!
Some more pictures s:) :) s:)
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I gave the bonnet a wash, clay bar, polish and wax. And it really does have a lot of chips in it s:( :( s:( luckily I will be buying a vented bonnet when I have some money I'm not too bothered. But I took some pictures as I was quite pleased with the shine, even if it was full of stone chips.
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Hard top collect and fitted! s:) :) s:) it's getting there!
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Progress it seems. Same here, coilovers and polybushes soon to go on! Exciting times! s:D :D s:D
Josh do me a favour or two.
Clear side repeaters!
Key hole covers!
Black wheels are looking good. Glad you are sorted with a hardtop too. s:-D :-D s:-D
Quote from: "StuC"Josh do me a favour or two.
Clear side repeaters!
Key hole covers!
Black wheels are looking good. Glad you are sorted with a hardtop too. s:-D :-D s:-D
hehe they are on the list s:) :) s:) along with facelift blue side vents. Also just got a Blue JDM nose badge so think once ive sorted these little items the outside is basically done for the moment, until I have enough money together for the new RPF1 wheels s:) :) s:)
I think super light wheel are off for me. s:( :( s:(
Quote from: "1979scotte"I think super light wheel are off for me. s:( :( s:(
I think I'm going to buy them with Birthday money in November! So got 10 months to save for them s:shock: :shock: s:shock: They are very expensive thought s:( :( s:(
Things are starting to take shape now, car sits well.
Quote from: "s12vea"Things are starting to take shape now, car sits well.
Its lower than mine thats for sure.
Think its gone up a bit since corner weighting as i did not want it any lower.
Quote from: "s12vea"Things are starting to take shape now, car sits well.
Thanks, still got an awful lot to do performance, handling and interior wise, then I can crack on with the rest of the outside! s:? :? s:?
Plugged the OB2 reader in for a giggle to see what codes would come up, even though the EML light wasn't on, I though that it might have been removed or taped over etc for an engine that's done 162K+
Not a damn thing! I am amazed at the engine. Top marks to the previous owner who serviced it himself!
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Plugged the OB2 reader in for a giggle to see what codes would come up, even though the EML light wasn't on, I though that it might have been removed or taped over etc for an engine that's done 162K+
Not a damn thing! I am amazed at the engine. Top marks to the previous owner who serviced it himself!
More proof that there is nothing wrong with 1zz if properly serviced.
Like most things if they are maintained correctly you will have very little problems.
Can't be long till woodsport works some magic?
2 and a half weeks! s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce: s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce: s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce: Then its the long wait until its back!
Bye bye. See you once you've had your heart transplant!
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That is excellent news.
You can put your feet up for a bit now!
Has he said how long it will take?
Put my feet up? I think they'll be used more by walking everywhere s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
No he hasn't, as long as its done by Ding Day that's all I care about! s:) :) s:)
Should be done by then FFS!
All of march april and may.
I would want a discount if it took that long.
Glad it is finally happeneing for you.
very nice! the journey has begun, hopefully you'll have by ding day be good to see it once completed
cheers tommy
Just read this from start to finish, great thread and exciting times!!
It's interesting to read you never really bonded with the Elise, would love one of these, but a) can't justify the cost for an occasional weekend car, and b) think the flimsy build quality would irritate me!
Looking forward to hearing all about your thoughts on your 2 when it comes back with a V6 in it!! s:) :) s:)
Thanks Felix, they're great cars, the feel is surreal through the steering wheel and they look better than almost every car on the road, and they're probably cheaper than an mr2! Initial price is high, but they're only appreciating so you'll probably make money! Anyway, off the Elise and onto the 2! s:) :) s:)
Good news and bad news!
Good news, cars arrived safe and sound! On the lift and within a few hours, engine is out! Very quick work, didn't think he would have it out already!
Tadaaaaaa! Not a horrendous amount of rust! It's underway!
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The bad news, when I bought the car, I checked the hpi and asked over and over, has the car been in an accident or any damage to any parts. Apart from the high mileage, I couldn't find examples of "bad driving". After a couple of weeks of ownership and a clean, I noticed the rear bumper slightly skew, and it looked like it had been knocked, forward on to the below picture.
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Crash bar has been bent slightly, which is the reason for the bent bumper. It doesn't look bad, I would imagine a small reversing into something or a slight tap on the back. Pauls going to look into and hopefully fix it which is very good!
Nice to see this moving forward.
Only a small ding really.
blimey hes moving fast on that, looks like you'll have it for ding day at this rate,
shame about the ding but looks very minor nothing to worry about
cheers tommy
Ive got a silver rear crash bar if you want it.
Got the 2 brackets that go behind the heat shield as well.
Thank Tom, pauls managed to sort it himself though so no need s:) :) s:)
Time for the engine bay to be painted. What colour schemes do you think would look good. I think black chassis engine bay and then with blue accents such as the engine cover and pipes etc? Would that look ok?
Sounds good combo
You have seen my engine s;) ;) s;)
I think you should have the engine bay body colour to make the changes look more oem.
I think gold and blue works well together but you want something noticeable when you lift the bonnet!
You boring git Simon!
Should be orange Josh. Like Simon says, a little surprise when you open the lid. Something to show off the install, make it pop. :-) :-) :-)
Oh you lot are not helping! Ok then, what about blue engine bay as per Simon, and then red engine as Tom? s:) :) s:)
So like a *cough* ferarri s;) ;) s;)
I only meant looking oem as in all the structural work he has done and making it fade into the background and focusing on the engine more.
Blue does limit the choice of highlight colours, if you had a silver, black or sable you could pick just about anything.
The plenum looks nice in sable with some bright colours for the rocker covers?
Yes, I think you are right, a blue structure would probably look better as it blends in. Not sure about a sable plenum on a blue car?
Chassis - Blue
Plenum - Black or Sable or Red or Blue ???
Rocker Covers - Ferrari Red
right, need a photoshop thread!
Engine and sub frame!
I'm at the understanding that the subframe is black and engine is what it is. Only choices for colour are the bay, plenum and rocker covers? and possibly air filter bit
Engine and subframe in candy apple red.
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Second one down, blue car, red rockers and sable plenum! Pretty sure there is a better photo of it too on the website.
I think you will find you are repainting the rear subframe yourself pretty soon anyway! Mine went rusty very quickly.
Sad.
Who cares if it looks like a dogs dinner as long as it goes like a dream.
Quote from: "1979scotte"Sad.
Who cares if it looks like a dogs dinner as long as it goes like a dream.
I shant be put off picking a colour by someone who won't even wash their own car s:lol: :lol: s:lol: s:flame: :flame: s:flame:
although the performance is more important than the colour, but I cant do anything about that at the moment.
I'm with OEM chassis all the way. Leave the engine alone, close the lid & enjoy s8) 8) s8)
if it was me i would go for
Chassis - Blue
subframe - black
Plenum - Black or silver
Rocker Covers - Black or silver
me personally i dont like engines or parts of engines painted colours but thats just me
cheers tommy
You have probably seen this one before?
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Not sure if it helps or not though!
No I haven't, and it definitely helps, don't like the different colour chassis, so that's out, definitely blue chassis and bay! But it does show the sable goes nicely with the blue.
Steering towards
Chassis - blue
Rocker covers - red
Plenum - sable
I could be tempted by a red or blue one if the photoshoppery looks awesome! s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Quote from: "1979scotte"Sad.
Who cares if it looks like a dogs dinner as long as it goes like a dream.
I shant be put off picking a colour by someone who won't even wash their own car s:lol: :lol: s:lol: s:flame: :flame: s:flame:
although the performance is more important than the colour, but I cant do anything about that at the moment.
I changed my turbo dont see you changing your engine!!!! :p s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Well La-de-da s:) :) s:)
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The "hotwork" has now been done, the stock engine lid catch panel gets removed and then Paul has added two rear support bars which allows him to reuse the original mounting tabs on the new crossmember. This allows plenty of engine clearance while retaining the engine lid catch. Something that I had completely swanned over it and not even realised that this was part of the chassis modification. Everyone always talks about the nick in the lower crossmember and the top crossmember never gets mentioned...
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Mean colours s:) :) s:)
Nice nice!
Ace stuff! s:) :) s:)
Cool, didn't realise you were going V6 Josh.
Yeah Andy, there was a few options but this seemed to be the best route to go. even more of a reason I needed some decent suspension arms s:) :) s:)
Looking nice s:D :D s:D
I may have put a slight filter on it to make it pop a bit more s;) ;) s;) but you get the idea
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How shiny blue is that? s:scared: :scared: s:scared: s:D :D s:D
I'll need to spruce things up a little bit in mine too. Probably some point later, now for the oily bits.
Very Blue!
It really does pop! Fantastic. s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "loadswine"It really does pop! Fantastic. s:) :) s:)
Getting a bit excited now! Shame it's still a bit of a time from being complete. Hopefully with the wait
It will be worth the wait
Quote from: "s12vea"It will be worth the wait
Fingers crossed s:) :) s:) missing driving it at the moment. Especially with the little bits of good weather that's been popping up!
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Fingers crossed s:) :) s:) missing driving it at the moment. Especially with the little bits of good weather that's been popping up!
There'll be better weather coming up mate. Give it a moment s:) :) s:)
Be good to see it at Ding Day, I'm not down to go yet but I'm pretty sure I'm gonna make it.
engine bay is looking very nice there s:D :D s:D almost a shame to put a engine in it...almost s:) :) s:) gonna be a sweet car once done
cheers tommy
engine bay is looking very nice there s:D :D s:D almost a shame to put a engine in it...almost s:) :) s:) gonna be a sweet car once done
cheers tommy
Just updating my checklist as I'm bored without a car s:( :( s:(
Completed
Mot - Get it driving
[strike:fax7b542]All items to pass MOT[/strike:fax7b542]
[strike:fax7b542]Windscreen wash[/strike:fax7b542]
[strike:fax7b542]Handbrake cable, will just tighten it.[/strike:fax7b542]
[strike:fax7b542]Rear light bulbs.[/strike:fax7b542]
Steering and Suspension
Front
[strike:fax7b542]New steering knuckle and uj[/strike:fax7b542]
[strike:fax7b542]BC Coilovers -> MeisterR Coilvoers[/strike:fax7b542]
Rear
[strike:fax7b542]Whiteline ARBs rear[/strike:fax7b542]
[strike:fax7b542]BC Coilovers -> MeisterR Coilvoers[/strike:fax7b542]
[strike:fax7b542]Droplinks[/strike:fax7b542]
[strike:fax7b542]AD08Rs[/strike:fax7b542]
Appearance
[strike:fax7b542]Hardtop[/strike:fax7b542]
[strike:fax7b542]Midship badge[/strike:fax7b542]
[strike:fax7b542]OMP Steering Wheel[/strike:fax7b542]
[strike:fax7b542]celica seats[/strike:fax7b542]
In Progress
Rebuilt 1MZ VVTi V6 Engine
S54 Gearbox with extended 5th gear and LSD
Mishimoto Alloy Radiator
Sports Cat
Full stainless custom exhaust
Battery relocated to front
Ordered - Waiting to be fitted
Hardrace Lower Arms
Hardrace Trailing Arm
Hardrace Rear traction rod
Matts Midship Brace
Large C-One Style Side Scoops
Whiteline ARB front
New Wishbones
Not Started
Appearance
Headlight polish
Headlight Covers or Facelift headlights? - undecided
Nightbreakers
FL Bumper with brake ducts
Lightweight windscreen wipers
Remove Softop. Look out for cheap replacement
Larger Centre console - RexyPow (with some alterations)
Updated Dash - Includes new knobs and make it looks more modern
Rover Armrest
Small bump ariel
Darkened or Clear Side repeaters
Keyhole covers
Spoiler - Ducktail
Technology and Gadgets
TyrePal
Engine Start stop button
Embedded Sat Nav into dash
Upgraded Speakers
Cornering, Braking and Performance
Refurbed Steering knuckles
Tie Rods
De-rust/New ABS pumps and PS pump and pipes.
De-rust steering rack and hammerite.
High performance brake fluid
Wilwood brake upgrade or EBC or Carbo-Tech - Research needed
Enkei RPF1
Gearstick cage mounts and bushes
Short shift
Front Bracing
Rear Bracing
Vented Carbon Fibre Bonnet - undecided
LP Splitter - Undecided
Roll Bar - Undecided
That is a BIG list! s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
Still a fair few bits crossed off.
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Just updating my checklist as I'm bored without a car s:( :( s:(
Completed
Mot - Get it driving
[strike:1n3qtcfo]All items to pass MOT[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
[strike:1n3qtcfo]Windscreen wash[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
[strike:1n3qtcfo]Handbrake cable, will just tighten it.[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
[strike:1n3qtcfo]Rear light bulbs.[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
Steering and Suspension
Front
[strike:1n3qtcfo]New steering knuckle and uj[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
[strike:1n3qtcfo]BC Coilovers -> MeisterR Coilvoers[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
Rear
[strike:1n3qtcfo]Whiteline ARBs rear[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
[strike:1n3qtcfo]BC Coilovers -> MeisterR Coilvoers[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
[strike:1n3qtcfo]Droplinks[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
[strike:1n3qtcfo]AD08Rs[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
Appearance
[strike:1n3qtcfo]Hardtop[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
[strike:1n3qtcfo]Midship badge[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
[strike:1n3qtcfo]OMP Steering Wheel[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
In Progress
Rebuilt 1MZ VVTi V6 Engine
S54 Gearbox with extended 5th gear and LSD
Mishimoto Alloy Radiator
Sports Cat
Full stainless custom exhaust
Battery relocated to front
Ordered - Waiting to be fitted
Hardrace Lower Arms
Hardrace Trailing Arm
Hardrace Rear traction rod
Matts Midship Brace
Large C-One Style Side Scoops
Not Started
Appearance
Headlight polish
Headlight Covers
Nightbreakers
Wrap front bumper black below radiator air duct
Lightweight windscreen wipers
Remove Softop. Look out for cheap replacement
Half Alcanatara/Half Leather seats, but OEM. Or Some comfortable lighter seats
Larger Centre console - RexyPow (with some alterations)
Updated Dash - Includes new knobs and make it looks more modern
Rover Armrest
Small bump ariel
Darkened or Clear Side repeaters
Keyhole covers
Spoiler - Ducktail
Technology and Gadgets
TyrePal
Engine Start stop button
Embedded Sat Nav into dash
Upgraded Speakers
Cornering, Braking and Performance
Whiteline ARB front
Refurbed Steering knuckles
Refurbed Wishbones
Tie Rods
Polybushes
De-rust/New ABS pumps and PS pump and pipes.
De-rust steering rack and hammerite.
High performance brake fluid
Wilwood brake upgrade or EBC or Carbo-Tech - Research needed
Enkei RPF1
Gearstick cage mounts and bushes
Short shift
Front Bracing
Rear Bracing
Vented Carbon Fibre Bonnet.
LP Splitter - Undecided
Roll Bar - Undecided
Nice to see some progress, even without car. s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
Oops, got some Celica seats as well s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Oops, got some Celica seats as well s:) :) s:)
s:lol: :lol: s:lol: s:lol: :lol: s:lol: s:lol: :lol: s:lol: those should be nice
Still a slow progress, the Celica seats I bought have been modified and fitted. So happy with that.
Engine is fully built and ready to go in, but Toyota haven't sent the 5th gear cogs to Paul yet, so cant put the engine in until box is back together. Hopefully should turn up next week and can get an update with pictures s:) :) s:)
In the meantime, I have also ordered a whiteline front ARB lol. Another one crossed off the list.
Small List Update - Pictures to follow
Completed
Mot - Get it driving
[strike:3sxwbwgf]All items to pass MOT[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
[strike:3sxwbwgf]Windscreen wash[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
[strike:3sxwbwgf]Handbrake cable, will just tighten it.[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
[strike:3sxwbwgf]Rear light bulbs.[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
Steering and Suspension
Front
[strike:3sxwbwgf]New steering knuckle and uj[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
[strike:3sxwbwgf]BC Coilovers -> MeisterR Coilvoers[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
Rear
[strike:3sxwbwgf]Whiteline ARBs rear[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
[strike:3sxwbwgf]BC Coilovers -> MeisterR Coilvoers[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
[strike:3sxwbwgf]Droplinks[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
[strike:3sxwbwgf]AD08Rs[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
Appearance
[strike:3sxwbwgf]Hardtop[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
[strike:3sxwbwgf]Midship badge[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
[strike:3sxwbwgf]OMP Steering Wheel[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
[strike:3sxwbwgf]celica seats[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
In Progress
Rebuilt 1MZ VVTi V6 Engine
S54 Gearbox with extended 5th gear and LSD
Mishimoto Alloy Radiator
Sports Cat
Full stainless custom exhaust
Battery relocated to front
Ordered - Waiting to be fitted
Hardrace Lower Arms
Hardrace Trailing Arm
Hardrace Rear traction rod
Matts Midship Brace
Large C-One Style Side Scoops
Whiteline ARB front
New Wishbones
Steering Rack
Not Started
Appearance
Headlight polish
Headlight Covers or Facelift headlights? - undecided (will paint covers on pfl headlight. If I don't like will buy FL)
Nightbreakers
FL Bumper with brake ducts
Lightweight windscreen wipers
Remove Softop. Look out for cheap replacement
Larger Centre console - RexyPow (with some alterations)
Updated Dash - Includes new knobs and make it looks more modern
Rover Armrest
Small bump ariel
Darkened or Clear Side repeaters
Keyhole covers
Spoiler - Ducktail
Technology and Gadgets
TyrePal
Engine Start stop button
Embedded Sat Nav into dash
Upgraded Speakers
Cornering, Braking and Performance
Refurbed Steering knuckles
Tie Rods
De-rust/New ABS pumps and PS pump and pipes.
High performance brake fluid
Wilwood brake upgrade or EBC or Carbo-Tech - Research needed
Enkei RPF1
Gearstick cage mounts and bushes
Short shift
Front Bracing
Rear Bracing
Vented Carbon Fibre Bonnet - undecided
LP Splitter - Undecided
Roll Bar - Undecided
your just teasing us now Jrichards looking forward to seeing the pics of some progress and hopefully you'll have it ready for ding day this car will be great when its done.
cheers tommy
Ok ok.... there you go s:) :) s:) I really do hope its ready for ding day! I want to get a geo done and some new brakes before hand. If I don't, I may have to drive it very carefully not to ruin the little bit that's left on the pads.
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Quote from: "Jrichards20"Ok ok.... there you go s:) :) s:) I really do hope its ready for ding day! I want to get a geo done and some new brakes before hand. If I don't, I may have to drive it very carefully not to ruin the little bit that's left on the pads.
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all looking really nice there buddy bet you cant wait to get her back now s8) 8) s8)
cheers tommy
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Wooo these beauties turned up today.
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Also have some wider muller cage mounts on their way.
Got an absolute mound of stuff building up now that needs to go on, but unfortunately it looks like the car won't be ready for ding day s:( :( s:(
Quote from: "Jrichards20". Got an absolute mound of stuff building up now that needs to go on, but unfortunately it looks like the car won't be ready for ding day s:( :( s:(
2/10 for enthusiasm, where's your spirit man? s;-) ;-) s;-)
Come on, posterior in gear, dig deep & get it done!
Quote from: "StuC"Quote from: "Jrichards20". Got an absolute mound of stuff building up now that needs to go on, but unfortunately it looks like the car won't be ready for ding day s:( :( s:(
2/10 for enthusiasm, where's your spirit man? s;-) ;-) s;-)
Come on, posterior in gear, dig deep & get it done!
Spirit has faded, i'd turn up to ding day whatever condition the car is in as long as it's driveable. But unfortunately the car is most likely still going to be up north at the time.
If it was on the drive, things would be better.
What's the time frame for getting it back?
How long does it usually take for the conversion? It can't be far off being finished?
No its not far away at all. There was a slight delay with a few parts including the gear cogs and parts of the exhaust. It's all wired up now, and the exhaust should be being built soon. The reason for not being ready for Ding Day is it also going to need a couple of days once completed to be run in and the system bled etc. Then its also going to need a fresh MOT and Pauls also kindly going to look into my sticking calipers. As even if its finished, if the caliper is still sticking badly I wont be able to drive it home.
It will be worth the wait. There is always ding day next year and many other meets In between
Thats too bad, I was looking forward to there being another Mz at Ding Day. Hopefully it will be finished soon!
Quote from: "MR TWO"Thats too bad, I was looking forward to there being another Mz at Ding Day. Hopefully it will be finished soon!
There will be as simon is coming. Please keep up.
This damn well better be ready.
You should come up with me if not. You have a hotel booked anyway.
Thanks mate, will probably have to take you up on that offer, do not think its going to be ready.
Quote from: "1979scotte"Quote from: "MR TWO"Thats too bad, I was looking forward to there being another Mz at Ding Day. Hopefully it will be finished soon!
There will be as simon is coming. Please keep up.
I will try harder - Lol!
Quote from: "MR TWO"Quote from: "1979scotte"Quote from: "MR TWO"Thats too bad, I was looking forward to there being another Mz at Ding Day. Hopefully it will be finished soon!
There will be as simon is coming. Please keep up.
I will try harder - Lol!
Thats all i ask.
Time for the next update.
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This shows the flowing Y merge of the exhaust, with the U bend to create a better merge and to keep both downpipes of equal length. This then goes into a 3'' Duplex silencer and the tail pipes will swoop until the bumper. Only going for a twin pipes not a quad.
You may see something missing, and yes, it will stay missing. It may be a tiny bit loud but should give an almighty roar! The engine is almost finished now, its along way off being anywhere near driveable though. Once the tail pipes are finished, the rear calipers needs to be bodged just to get the car moving. Then the long list of fitting everything that I've accumulated like suspension arms, wishbones, PS rack. Once that lots been fitted I can then have it geo'd and lowered and test the handling a little bit. Then comes the very important brakes. I've decided against any sort of big brake upgrade and going to get some new/refurbed calipers and going for some high spec discs and pads, likely carbo-tech or similar, with high spec brake fluid. Already got braided lines and sort out the brake air duct. original plan was to get a FL bumper and use the fogs for an air duct, but I've seen another example of the PFL bumper being used to will give that a try first. Then do some appearance related bits like C-One style side vents and softtop stripped.
Don't worry about the rambling above, mainly there for me to make sure I keep track of what im meant to be doing and how much I constantly change my mind s:) :) s:)
Good to see some progress. Hope it wil be back home soon!
So how long is it gonna take for all that to get done? Will it be ready for dong day???
Probably a long time yet, it will be drivable to dong day and I will be there in the 2 and it may not have been lowered or geo'd so it wont be able to do any runs or particularly spirited driving. But hopefully at least it will be driving!!
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Probably a long time yet, it will be drivable to dong day and I will be there in the 2 and it may not have been lowered or geo'd so it wont be able to do any runs or particularly spirited driving. But hopefully at least it will be driving!!
That's great news!
Great news, at least it's nearly on its way back to you. Looking forward to seeing this one
Like this a lot! s:) :) s:) That exhaust piping is just the job. Should be epic to drive. Presumably catless is the plan? Can't wait to hear what it sounds like. s;) ;) s;)
Indeed Nigel s:) :) s:) , going catless to hopefully squeeze that last bit of power out of the engine and give it a better noise. Will be interesting to see what it gets on the dyno.
So what about MOTs?
Quote from: "lamcote"So what about MOTs?
Will fit a cat for the MOT.
It took me FAR too long to realise why you had two exhaust pipes coming from the engine hahahaha.
I can't keep track of who's doing what to their cars anymore
Just had a read through the thread - cracking effort mate, should be a great drive when you've finished it!
Quote from: "shnazzle"It took me FAR too long to realise why you had two exhaust pipes coming from the engine hahahaha.
I can't keep track of who's doing what to their cars anymore
Hahaha that's what the subject titles are for!! s:flame: :flame: s:flame:
Quote from: "tets"Just had a read through the thread - cracking effort mate, should be a great drive when you've finished it!
Thanks mate. Still got an awful long way to go. Will be nice once I've seen the difference between when it was a worn out car on its death bed and brining it up to hopefully a very capable machine s:) :) s:)
cars looking great buddy cant be to far off now.
cheers tommy
I'm a little delayed with these.
Exhaust is now complete.
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Intake pipe painted s:) :) s:)
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Thought my list needed updated with the new bits I want s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Completed
Mot - Get it driving
[strike:1kq4mcte]All items to pass MOT[/strike:1kq4mcte]
[strike:1kq4mcte]Windscreen wash[/strike:1kq4mcte]
[strike:1kq4mcte]Handbrake cable, will just tighten it.[/strike:1kq4mcte]
[strike:1kq4mcte]Rear light bulbs.[/strike:1kq4mcte]
Steering and Suspension
Front
[strike:1kq4mcte]New steering knuckle and uj[/strike:1kq4mcte]
[strike:1kq4mcte]BC Coilovers -> MeisterR Coilvoers[/strike:1kq4mcte]
Rear
[strike:1kq4mcte]Whiteline ARBs rear[/strike:1kq4mcte]
[strike:1kq4mcte]BC Coilovers -> MeisterR Coilvoers[/strike:1kq4mcte]
[strike:1kq4mcte]Droplinks[/strike:1kq4mcte]
[strike:1kq4mcte]AD08Rs[/strike:1kq4mcte]
Appearance
[strike:1kq4mcte]Hardtop[/strike:1kq4mcte]
[strike:1kq4mcte]Midship badge[/strike:1kq4mcte]
[strike:1kq4mcte]OMP Steering Wheel[/strike:1kq4mcte]
[strike:1kq4mcte]celica seats[/strike:1kq4mcte]
In Progress
Rebuilt 1MZ VVTi V6 Engine
S54 Gearbox with extended 5th gear and LSD
Mishimoto Alloy Radiator
Decat
Full stainless custom exhaust
Battery relocated to front
Ordered - Waiting to be fitted
Hardrace Lower Arms
Hardrace Trailing Arm
Hardrace Rear traction rod
Matts Midship Brace
Large C-One Style Side Scoops
Whiteline ARB front
New Wishbones
Not Started
Appearance
Headlight polish
Headlight Covers - wrapped
Nightbreakers
Top secret bumper
Side skirts
rear spats
Lightweight windscreen wipers
Remove Softop. Look out for cheap replacement
Larger Centre console - RexyPow (with some alterations)
Updated Dash - Includes new knobs and make it looks more modern
Rover Armrest
Small bump ariel
Darkened or Clear Side repeaters
Keyhole covers
Spoiler - Ducktail
Stage 21 fenders
Wrap or Re-spray!! s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:
Technology and Gadgets
TyrePal
Engine Start stop button
Embedded Sat Nav into dash
Upgraded Speakers
Cornering, Braking and Performance
Refurbed Steering knuckles
Tie Rods
De-rust/New ABS pumps and PS pump and pipes.
De-rust steering rack and hammerite.
High performance brake fluid
Wilwood brake upgrade or EBC or Carbo-Tech - Research needed
Enkei RPF1
Gearstick cage mounts and bushes
Short shift
Front Bracing
Rear Bracing
LP Splitter
Geo alignment - Abbey or Rogue?
Vented Carbon Fibre Bonnet - undecided
Roll Bar - Undecided
Completed
Mot - Get it driving
[strike:1y1f3n8u]All items to pass MOT[/strike:1y1f3n8u]
[strike:1y1f3n8u]Windscreen wash[/strike:1y1f3n8u]
[strike:1y1f3n8u]Handbrake cable, will just tighten it.[/strike:1y1f3n8u]
[strike:1y1f3n8u]Rear light bulbs.[/strike:1y1f3n8u]
Steering and Suspension
Front
[strike:1y1f3n8u]New steering knuckle and uj[/strike:1y1f3n8u]
[strike:1y1f3n8u]BC Coilovers -> MeisterR Coilvoers[/strike:1y1f3n8u]
Rear
[strike:1y1f3n8u]Whiteline ARBs rear[/strike:1y1f3n8u]
[strike:1y1f3n8u]BC Coilovers -> MeisterR Coilvoers[/strike:1y1f3n8u]
[strike:1y1f3n8u]Droplinks[/strike:1y1f3n8u]
[strike:1y1f3n8u]AD08Rs[/strike:1y1f3n8u]
Appearance
[strike:1y1f3n8u]Hardtop[/strike:1y1f3n8u]
[strike:1y1f3n8u]Midship badge[/strike:1y1f3n8u]
[strike:1y1f3n8u]OMP Steering Wheel[/strike:1y1f3n8u]
[strike:1y1f3n8u]celica seats[/strike:1y1f3n8u]
Performance
[strike:1y1f3n8u]Rebuilt 1MZ VVTi V6 Engine[/strike:1y1f3n8u]
[strike:1y1f3n8u]S54 Gearbox with extended 5th gear and LSD[/strike:1y1f3n8u]
[strike:1y1f3n8u]Mishimoto Alloy Radiator[/strike:1y1f3n8u]
[strike:1y1f3n8u]Decat[/strike:1y1f3n8u]
[strike:1y1f3n8u]Full stainless custom exhaust[/strike:1y1f3n8u]
[strike:1y1f3n8u]Battery relocated to front[/strike:1y1f3n8u]
In Progress
Delivery
Ordered - Waiting to be fitted
Hardrace Lower Arms
Hardrace Trailing Arm
Hardrace Rear traction rod
Matts Midship Brace
Large C-One Style Side Scoops
Whiteline ARB front
New Wishbones
Side skirts
rear spats
Gearstick cage mounts
Not Started
Appearance
Headlight polish
Headlight Covers - wrapped
Nightbreakers
Top secret bumper
Lightweight windscreen wipers
Remove Softop. Look out for cheap replacement
Larger Centre console - RexyPow (with some alterations)
Updated Dash - Includes new knobs and make it looks more modern
Rover Armrest
Small bump ariel
Darkened or Clear Side repeaters
Keyhole covers
Spoiler - Ducktail
Stage 21 fenders
Wrap or Re-spray!! s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:
Technology and Gadgets
TyrePal
Engine Start stop button
Embedded Sat Nav into dash
Upgraded Speakers
Cornering, Braking and Performance
Refurbed Steering knuckles
Tie Rods
De-rust/New ABS pumps and PS pump and pipes.
De-rust steering rack and hammerite.
High performance brake fluid
Wilwood brake upgrade or EBC or Carbo-Tech - Research needed
Enkei RPF1
Metal gear bushes
Short shift
Front Bracing
Rear Bracing
LP Splitter
Geo alignment - Abbey or Rogue?
Vented Carbon Fibre Bonnet - undecided
Roll Bar - Undecided
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Thats good news, dare I ask when you will get the car home?
I'm imagining some time this week if all goes well. Then it will be on my (new, finally!!) drive jacked up and probably spend a while sitting there while I do everything else haha
Get your finger out richards summer is almost over.
You have now got me looking on woodsports website again....
Not me the time taken to get this build completed has put me right off.
If i was that bothered would either save the pennies and go to Rogue or have a word with headcase.
Wouldnt touch Mr Woods with a barge pole these days s;) ;) s;)
How is this car not finished?!?!
You were hoping for a ding day attendance earlier in the year!
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Car is finished and back with Josh who i think is now on Holiday.
Couple of things need sorting i believe although they maybe nothing to do with the swap.
Sure Josh will tell us the score when he can.
I believe that the car went away around the 17th Feb and came back around the end of August.
Not nice to be without your car for the whole summer.
Back from holiday!!!
Deposit sent for donor car to be bought and stripped 4th September 15. Car planned to be sent up end of October/November 15.
Space at Woodsport to be sent up on the 17th of February 16.
Delivered back to me on the 26th of August 16.
A long wait for the car, a few days off of a year from sending my deposit over.
Copy and pasted from when I first drove it.
"Start up noise is quite nice, a little loud but quietens down once the engine is warm.
Driving along slowly in low revs isn't bad, definitely not a bad town car.
Driving at 70 can be a little droney to be honest but that's boring anyway.
Put your foot down, the engine comes into a frenzy bellowing out for everyone and their uncle to hear. The first time I went under a bridge and gave a little rev made the wait and the little problems completely worth it! The sound is phenomenal!
Was waiting at the lights, accelerated briskly and the wheels spun, wiggled about and I think I may have got whiplash from shifting into second gear. Maybe I've been away from MR2s for too long, but after a recent Spa trip which I was driving an SQ5 to Belgium with a 0-60 of under 5 seconds, felt no where near as powerful. (Even though it was much more!) I'm going to need some bigger tyres to help put the initial acceleration down, but it feels the perfect amount of power. not too much that it becomes an effort to drive and ruins the fun, but quick enough that I'm worried i could get myself in trouble with it.
My temperature gauge slowly creeps to normal temp as it should, but then sky rockets in seconds to the full and fluctuates depending on throttle position and whether I'm going up for down a hill, think it's just a faulty switch because fans kick in as the should, no coolant loss and engine isn't over heating."
So I'm really happy with the power output. It's controllable but also got that instant torque unlike a turbo so it picks up a bit quicker.
Current problems, still draining the battery, haven't a clue why. Need to buy a multimeter (or borrow one, hint hint) and do a couple of checks.
Water temperature gauge still thinks its in the Sahara desert. Waiting for a new coolant switch to see if that makes a difference as there are no coolant leaks and the engine never seems stupidly hot.
Also appears to be a small bit of blue exhaust gas once left idling for a bit and then revved. Doesn't seem to show blue smoke after that initial rev. Not sure whether this is normal and the 1mz is meant to burn a bit of oil on idle. Will keep an eye out of oil levels.
Granted, I haven't had a geo since fitting new coilovers and I have AD08Rs on, so not the best damp whether tyre, but last time I drove it, I was lighting up the rears in third s:lol: :lol: s:lol: at which point I knew I had enough power haha.
m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHU1rrb8tAM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHU1rrb8tAM) m - Small driveby
m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENTy8H8BMQw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENTy8H8BMQw) m - Gentle Launch
m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldx0FXwQnXw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldx0FXwQnXw) m - Another gentle launch.
m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD25iC8mMGw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD25iC8mMGw) m - going under a fly over.
if I can get the geo done soon and new brakes will have to put have a little drive with my local 2s!
Don't forget to post some pictures of the finished engine bay.
Just read through this over the last couple of days. How did the car turn out??
Quote from: "bluesmoke"Just read through this over the last couple of days. How did the car turn out??
Car is great now I've sorted the niggles out! And up for sale s:lol: :lol: s:lol: