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ben i hate your car
its slow, and in tatters... and everythings done to a piss poor standard lol
Sorry Jim, i must up my game.
The Simps
01-12-14, 11:56 AM
Have you driven it ben to see the difference?
Not yet, had to re route all my wiring that's in the arch. After repainting it. That's all done now...(Stainless Pclip, didn't notice the coverings come off the loom there tho, oil cooler lines have been 2way Pclipped up too)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0746_zpsgmksruop.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0746_zpsgmksruop.jpg.html)
Tracking it at the weekend as it will be toeing in like a mofo now. Then i'll test drive it and make a video too.
BRoadGhost
02-12-14, 10:54 PM
No time for sex tapes Benn, you need to save those wires from full lock rubage.
Checked that, that's why the thinner ones is a bit oddly run. It keeps it away from the tyre... I do want something to run them in tho. Will look better.
Plus i can't get anywhere near full lock!
Wanted to make my "air box" look a lil better, now this is only a plug really. I have a friend that does fiberglassing, so he'll gonna make me a Carbon fiber one. So i just need this to look and fit right then it can be copied.
So with the wing off i did a few mods to it to get it fitting right. Then stripped to fix.
Patton drawn to use as a fitting template.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0750_zpsbppfdq5a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0750_zpsbppfdq5a.jpg.html)
Casing bits needed to be shaved as they stop it all sitting flush.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0751_zpsm1qlysoq.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0751_zpsm1qlysoq.jpg.html)
Trimmed a bit more off here and there.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0753_zpsjraggdio.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0753_zpsjraggdio.jpg.html)
A few spot welds if you will.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0754_zpsxtayhyg9.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0754_zpsxtayhyg9.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0755_zpsmrcfzavi.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0755_zpsmrcfzavi.jpg.html)
Then plastic welded it fully to be sealed and fit right. These will be smoothed before a mould is taken.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0761_zpskfddimrj.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0761_zpskfddimrj.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0762_zpsq6e8gmcd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0762_zpsq6e8gmcd.jpg.html)
One last bit to add in for some strength and i can refit it. But my soldering gun got very hot, so had to stop. But will finish it tomoz and then refit.
Southie
03-12-14, 10:31 PM
Should be interesting with an airbox, will it be big enough and not suffocate the airflow would be my concern Ben.
Had the air box in there the whole time. Was just screwed together tho.
IT's totally open front the front so should be fine. It's just stopping anything being flicked up front the bottom/back really and to make it a little more water tight.
nova_niek
08-12-14, 06:45 PM
Nice progress Benn. I like it how you always find something to tinker with. :thumb:
zeifer33
08-12-14, 10:18 PM
I can I suggest that fiber would be better ?? Anyway looks good
Cheers Niek,
What kind of fiber? Zeifer?
zeifer33
09-12-14, 12:57 PM
as i can look on the pics, you have a perfect matrix to use fiberglass, or if you are refined carbon fiber.Using plaster, you can create a pattern to make the piece fiberglass or whatever you want.
I thought of CF as its strong and looks nice.
zeifer33
10-12-14, 09:44 PM
it's only my opinion, anyway your solution is good to. The problem with the CF its so expensive, sometimes I use vinyl with CF appearance to put on my fiberglass pieces to get it a better look.
I have a friend that works with CF so i should be ok.
ben doodar
11-12-14, 08:05 PM
Love the air box Benn. I think it's what your car really wanted. + still have plans for the corsa servo? That would just finish it off nicely. Any chance you could point me in the right directions for some pictures of your intercooler cut out, intercooler and rad. Might save me hours of scrolling thru your thread on my super slow iPhone. Lol
turbo-boy
11-12-14, 10:13 PM
love the work keep it up i may also be making some kind of an airbox for my inner arch
Love the air box Benn. I think it's what your car really wanted. + still have plans for the corsa servo? That would just finish it off nicely. Any chance you could point me in the right directions for some pictures of your intercooler cut out, intercooler and rad. Might save me hours of scrolling thru your thread on my super slow iPhone. Lol
Cheers Ben, it just helps to protect the filter and afm really.
I'd like to try the corsa servo at some point yes. But unsure when.
IC cut out... Erm.... Would have been around May 2010...lol no clue on what page tho...
love the work keep it up i may also be making some kind of an airbox for my inner arch
Thank you. Mines made from a plastic battery box from a boat.
scott.parker
12-12-14, 09:01 AM
Interesting, so your making a box to try house the afm and filter over the inner wing?
dgbnova#1
12-12-14, 10:25 AM
Under the inner wing I think you ment Scott it would get splashed to buggery without something
Interesting, so your making a box to try house the afm and filter over the inner wing?
Sorry i didn't see your replies.
THe box is to inclose the AFM and air filter from water/dust/dirt/stones and such that might be flying around the wheel/arch when driving.
It's open front the front for air flow and there will be a air intake on the top from my wing vent.
Under the inner wing I think you ment Scott it would get splashed to buggery without something
What?
With the steering arm mods done the tracking was miles out. So Petor came over with his gauges to reset it for me.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0765_zps1o2gkmfu.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0765_zps1o2gkmfu.jpg.html)
Simple mirror with light and gauge set up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0769_zpsdsjt4vea.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0769_zpsdsjt4vea.jpg.html)
Petor dived in and did it all. Got it back to 0
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0773_zpso4te7pw6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0773_zpso4te7pw6.jpg.html)
Then i drove it.... Christ it was shocking. Trying to turn left, tramlining like crazy. Barely driveable. Dan drove it and said it tired to change lane on it.. After a chat, I was thinking it was still tracking, Dan was thinking gearbox/cv/shafts or something...
After a bit more messing about and be driving it again, i was thinking tracking. Even tho Pete has checked and adjusted it.
Popped to Protyre to get a 4wheel work up done.
Guy says to me as i drive on to the ramp "can you rise the back up? While looking a bit worried, then asked "it's on air yeah?" Nope, static all round i told me as i laughed.
Told him how he has to take the scaning wheel things apart as they have to run on the sides of the wheel not the top and bottom.
Bit of spanner action and we're ready to roll.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0792_zps733szqhb.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0792_zps733szqhb.jpg.html)
The n/s wheel was a -0.36deg. the o/s was off to but not as bad. Not sure what happened or why. But it was reset back to well with in the limits.
Drove it out, was alot better, but still not right. Still kinda pulling and tranblining. Then went giving it maybe 6/10 power in to a left hand corner the car changed lanes. I dont just mean it gently pulled, i mean it yank me hard over in to the left lane.. Scaring the sh*t out of me!
Then start to make a kinda grumbling noise at me.
I'm now thinking Dan was right and i have gearbox/cv/shaft issue.... As what else could make it do that.
On a plus note tho, bump steer seems to have been reduced also totally.
Oh and my air filter might be sticking to far out... hahaha
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0775_zpsco101hvk.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0775_zpsco101hvk.jpg.html)
I could be wrong as I am no mechanic ,but it sounds like a bush / suspension issue as it sounds like the geometry is moving when you put it under load ie turning .i would get it on a ramp and get a long arm on all bushes etc to see if there is any movement ,also check your rose joints and steering rack for play ,was the camber checked when you had the tracking done ?
I thought it was running then you did the reverse hubs and put it back on the road? Nothing else has changed?
I could be wrong as I am no mechanic ,but it sounds like a bush / suspension issue as it sounds like the geometry is moving when you put it under load ie turning .i would get it on a ramp and get a long arm on all bushes etc to see if there is any movement ,also check your rose joints and steering rack for play ,was the camber checked when you had the tracking done ?
Yeah, i know all the bolts are done up, lower arm bushes are new. Track rod ends didn't feel like they had any play.. Rack felt ok too.
Camber was checked yes. i get quite a lot..lol
I thought it was running then you did the reverse hubs and put it back on the road? Nothing else has changed?
It was. bar the track rod end swapping sides, nothing else has changed...Which if frustrating.
If it's been put together right it can only point to them. How easy is it to press out the inserts and reverse the taper again to trial it out?
BRoadGhost
23-12-14, 04:43 PM
Gonna disagree here Iain; If the car's making noise from the drivetrain it'll be something there / closely related suspension ~ not reverse tapered steering arms.
Hub off, in vice with a socket and it should come out with some pressure.
I know back in the day when Rick Draper did this his car drove crap and he went back to standard, was enough to put me off bothering.
Oh really?
I thought for the small amount of movement it would affect anything major...
Maybe i should swap back and see what happens...
Its imperative to swap back.
I'll have to try it then. See if it that. Cant see why it would drag the car left tho....?
Is it only under hard acceleration?
Torque steer style drag?
No, i took a left hander at about 6 out of 10 on power... a corner that before i could go at 8/9 out of 10....
I dont think its torque steering at all really...
djbrowney
27-12-14, 04:30 PM
I'm Impressed nice to see its still going strong :)
Cheers dude, still rocking your brace too.
maddogdaz666
30-12-14, 09:27 AM
Nice work on flipping the steering arms. It's confusing as to how it would make the steering pull to one side? :tard:
Jacked the car up to day, tested the wheel for bearing play. Nothing there, took the wheel off and pulled/pushed on the caliper to check for play...
Dan spotted that my bottom ball joint was moving alot.
Turns out the bolts that go thought the lower arm, ball joint,spacer and tie bar had come lose! Even with nilocks and being done up very tight.
So did them back up (am gonna take them apart and lock tight them)
Took it for a drive... Bar now the tracking is out again it didnt pull at all. Gave it some abuse and i could hold it fine. Bar the feeling the trackings out. So am happy.
Thought it had to be something like that ,glad it was an easy fix
dgbnova#1
30-12-14, 08:09 PM
Had similar on my Astra but not as dramatic the bolts were over tight so striped it was just clunking a lot swoped bolts out for 10.8 tenstile ones and it's been fine
Johnny A
30-12-14, 08:22 PM
I remember Rick Draper having a similar problem..... he gave up before checking for loose nuts
Rick Draper
30-12-14, 09:39 PM
I remember Rick Draper having a similar problem..... he gave up before checking for loose nuts
Well then there is a blast from the past. Didn't even need anyone to point me in the direction of your snide dig either #bellend
I had no loose bolts or nuts at all on my car, countless people tried it and said it felt bad, I think it was a huge combination of things. Still JonnyA had probably never driven a nova with a true bhp reading and is all internet talk.
Just pleased these days I don't own a nova anymore, have a very comfortable living with a new motor on order and my mother does not drive a vauxhall nova either that I named after my old one for some ungodly reason.
Rick Draper
30-12-14, 09:43 PM
Dan spotted that my bottom ball joint was moving alot.
Turns out the bolts that go thought the lower arm, ball joint,spacer and tie bar had come lose! Even with nilocks and being done up very tight.
Oh and while I am here consider using something other than a nyloc nut, something like the standard ones. Far less susceptible to heat that can be transmitted through the hub during the extremes of temperature.
Johnny A
30-12-14, 09:49 PM
Well then there is a blast from the past. Didn't even need anyone to point me in the direction of your snide dig either #bellend
I had no loose bolts or nuts at all on my car, countless people tried it and said it felt bad, I think it was a huge combination of things. Still JonnyA had probably never driven a nova with a true bhp reading and is all internet talk.
Just pleased these days I don't own a nova anymore, have a very comfortable living with a new motor on order and my mother does not drive a vauxhall nova either that I named after my old one for some ungodly reason.
I see you haven't changed a bit lol
My post was in reference to this one:
I know back in the day when Rick Draper did this his car drove crap and he went back to standard, was enough to put me off bothering.
Me and Ben talk a lot about our work and it was a bit of a private joke referencing Lee mentioning you having issues, however it wasn't even remotely aimed at your car, work or you.
So I hope you feel good about jumping the gun slagging me and my mum's choice of car off like the asshole you obviously still are, tis' a shame all that money hasn't helped with that.
nova_stee
30-12-14, 09:50 PM
But you do spend your time looking on a nova forum? By the way love the # arnt you down with the kids
Thought it had to be something like that ,glad it was an easy fix
Me too, its what i was hoping to find. Something stupid i could sort easily.
Had similar on my Astra but not as dramatic the bolts were over tight so striped it was just clunking a lot swoped bolts out for 10.8 tenstile ones and it's been fine
Easy to do, some people dont like anything above 10.8 as they can be weaker
Oh and while I am here consider using something other than a nyloc nut, something like the standard ones. Far less susceptible to heat that can be transmitted through the hub during the extremes of temperature.
Yea? Ok ill look in to that as i wanna make sure this doesnt happen again. So a std nut with threadlock. Never thought of heat.. Was thinking more virbration...
Another small update.
While on ebay i found some weapon side light bulbs. They are 13 mega bright sm LED.
Nova side lights come in at a funny angle, so a normal led bulb doesn't tend to be that bright till it's fully dark. You tend to see a spot of light. Was never happy with that and normal bulbs are yellow and dirty looking..
New on left and old on right.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0808_zpshhkskvuq.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0808_zpshhkskvuq.jpg.html)
Before (5 led)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0805_zpsaybilwr7.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0805_zpsaybilwr7.jpg.html)
New.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0806_zpsgy5ic0p7.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0806_zpsgy5ic0p7.jpg.html)
Stand back....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0807_zpsu58xok9h.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0807_zpsu58xok9h.jpg.html)
The difference is very clear. New ones are much much better and where nice and cheap too.
Later that night......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0810_zpsqbvbfomy.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0810_zpsqbvbfomy.jpg.html)
I sear that is just the side lights...
In the garage...
Just sides,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0811_zps65cyiskx.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0811_zps65cyiskx.jpg.html)
With headlights..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0812_zps9ynxrsc4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0812_zps9ynxrsc4.jpg.html)
A very nice upgrade.
I had no loose bolts or nuts at all on my car, countless people tried it and said it felt bad, I think it was a huge combination of things.
What didn't you like? The feel? The drive?
Crazily bright sides, nice!
Yes they are. I like to use my sides as much as i can with headlights only when fully dark. So these will mean i'll well seen. Plus they look so nice and clean and clear.
nova_niek
05-01-15, 06:07 PM
Nice upgrade on the LED bulbs there Benn. The bulbs themselves appear massive in the pics, but seeing as they are sidelights they must be small like regular filament type bulbs.
BRoadGhost
05-01-15, 07:56 PM
Benn are you running HIDs?
Nice upgrade on the LED bulbs there Benn. The bulbs themselves appear massive in the pics, but seeing as they are sidelights they must be small like regular filament type bulbs.
The are double the length of the small one, the small ones are the same size as tha std 501 glass bulb. The width is the same as is the fitment.
Fantastic upgrade, well worth doing.
Benn are you running HIDs?
Nope. Had some years ago. Utter shi*e in a Nova, crap beam, light all over the place.
I do tho use 100w "offroad" bulbs.
novadave24
05-01-15, 10:38 PM
I had some in my nova gte I have some in my golf now they are so much better they look good benn :)
Big_Chap
06-01-15, 04:47 AM
Yea? Ok ill look in to that as i wanna make sure this doesnt happen again. So a std nut with threadlock. Never thought of heat.. Was thinking more virbration...
possibly try slightly longer bolts and two nuts, ain't going anywhere then!
BRoadGhost
07-01-15, 10:57 AM
Oh, I run some on mine & think they're really bright / clear on a 6k (after ditching the projector lenses) and that's only with a 35w bulb ~ the ballasts are designed to take upto 55w.
I had some in my nova gte I have some in my golf now they are so much better they look good benn :)
Which are we talking?
possibly try slightly longer bolts and two nuts, ain't going anywhere then!
Gonna get squshed end nuts with loctight.
Lock wire them
Someone did suggest that, could be a good way to help.
Oh, I run some on mine & think they're really bright / clear on a 6k (after ditching the projector lenses) and that's only with a 35w bulb ~ the ballasts are designed to take upto 55w.
I had 8k as i liked the cleaner/hint of blue light. But never got what i class a good beam paton (used the mot bay light machine abut 8 times)
Found these uprated bulbs to be just as good...
As the cold has set in and the gritters are out. It's the perfect time to have the car off the road.
So it was time to tackle the gearbox removal and rebuild. Due to it crunchling badly in to 2nd gear (up and down)
Got the car in and started stripping.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4594_zpsmtj00h4v.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4594_zpsmtj00h4v.jpg.html)
Got it almost all unbolted when Dan and Peter turned up to help me wriggle the box off as it's bloody tight in a Nova.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4595_zpspz0soc9k.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4595_zpspz0soc9k.jpg.html)
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Now i remember where it's very tight!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4599_zpsegzmwli6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4599_zpsegzmwli6.jpg.html)
One F28 dropping oil, even tho i drained it!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4600_zpsuj1ba7f8.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4600_zpsuj1ba7f8.jpg.html)
When it was drained, the magnet had quite a bit metal on it and a circlip...
Big thanks to Dan for helping me get the box off/out.
After a big of a tidy in the garage. I've got space to strip box boxes and swap the diffs over. To have a nice non crunching box with a nice Quaife diff in it.
Next i wanted to tidy up the bottom of the bottom of the chassis leg up in the engine bay. Now some of you will think i'm crazy as you can only see it a tiny bit. But i notice it all the time as it was welded and ground off then painted back when the bay was first done (2004 ish) since then it's been painted over again twice. Second time the finish wasn't as good as i hopped. So i thought while i can get to it make it a bit better.
I was thinking a sand back and re paint. Guess what happened......*
Bit dirty, due to the last test drive being in the semi rain and i've scrapped it a bit when removing the box and while deciding what to do.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4602_zpsr4styh7v.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4602_zpsr4styh7v.jpg.html)
10mins later... You can see the untidyness more now.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4604_zpseebkraoh.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4604_zpseebkraoh.jpg.html)
Bit of surface rust in that dip bit too. Think it's just a water trap. At the bottom you can see i've welded that seam up too, as when it was first built it wasn't done. (around the hole for the arm bolt was and the join on the top was) So i welded the seam that wasn't and ground all the welds back to make tidyer. Welded the small hole up too just for tidyness too.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4610_zpswuihlzg3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4610_zpswuihlzg3.jpg.html)
Then a rather untidy skim of stopper to make smooth. Will knock that back and primer it tomoz.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4611_zpscfqb1bme.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4611_zpscfqb1bme.jpg.html)
Filler on a lower suspension mount, Benn sir you are insane.
It will be sanded right back so only a very thin skin is left. So cracking i hope won't be an issue. And it's just something i always see and wasn't happy with.
M Sutton
03-02-15, 07:53 PM
Awesome attention to detail as usual Benn!
craig green
03-02-15, 10:13 PM
That area used to bug me on mine, I also think you should either, weld & plate over the oval hole in the member behind it (at the base of the firewall) or paint inside the cavity black.
See where I mean in your pic?
kevster
03-02-15, 10:20 PM
This makes mine look like a shed !!!!
good work mate
The Simps
03-02-15, 11:13 PM
MORE smoothing?!?!? Is that even possible? ;)
Awesome attention to detail as usual Benn!
Thank you Sir.
That area used to bug me on mine, I also think you should either, weld & plate over the oval hole in the member behind it (at the base of the firewall) or paint inside the cavity black.
See where I mean in your pic?
It's a very untidy area isn't it. I was looking at the oval holes. I wish i had welded them over when i had the engine out last year, just time run out.
I templed to plate it while i have the chance. But i might have a small plan in hand...
This makes mine look like a shed !!!!
good work mate
haha whatever!
Cheers dude. I should come see yours come time.
MORE smoothing?!?!? Is that even possible? ;)
haha you know me. Never seen to be happy!
Just a boring update.
Sanded the filled back to leave as little as poss as its the arm mount.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0848_zps37v4benk.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0848_zps37v4benk.jpg.html)
masked and primerd.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0850_BURST001_zpsqlhhkkrt.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0850_BURST001_zpsqlhhkkrt.jpg.html)
While doing that i took my rack out.. That was surprisingly not that hard.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0846_zpslhjw8mvy.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0846_zpslhjw8mvy.jpg.html)
Out, ready to be swapped for a nice shiney one....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0847_zps3xmegejf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0847_zps3xmegejf.jpg.html)
Gonna sand and re-primer tonight. I've also filled using a sealant the dip/gap in the middle. As it's a panel join i didn't wanna fill it.
nova_niek
16-02-15, 07:30 PM
Benn, your updates are never boring mate. I love how you took the steering rack out just because you can. To me, that would be a challenge of epic proportions but to you it's just another 5 minute job. Hero. :d
haha it was tho.
I have a rack i'm slowly rebuilding so might as well done it while there is the extra space. It wasnt a 5min job tho. Due to the car being right over to the drivers side in the garage (so i can work on the Gbox side) Getting to the track rob end was a nightmare. Had to lay over the engine, with my arm just tucked backwards in to the arch behind the wheel. I might of sworn a few times. Cheers too Niek.
Next bit of update,
One dirty box...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0855_zpsetwoy4ul.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0855_zpsetwoy4ul.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0856_zpswwltpac6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0856_zpswwltpac6.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0854_zpsy3alze1g.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0854_zpsy3alze1g.jpg.html)
2 paint brushes, 3lts of hyper clean degreaser and a few sprays of my very very expensive wheel cleaner and a jet wash in the dark...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0857_zpsxh4uz7ea.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0857_zpsxh4uz7ea.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0858_zpsw5hsj9by.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0858_zpsw5hsj9by.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0859_zpstix3jvun.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0859_zpstix3jvun.jpg.html)
Hhhmm think it's been opened before.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0861_zpsjiyo9clx.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0861_zpsjiyo9clx.jpg.html)
Things learnt from today.
Holding a F28 in your arms above nipple height down the side of your nova in your single garage isn't easy!
More gearbox fun today... Well kinda.
Take ome old box, strip.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0880_zpskpkukht1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0880_zpskpkukht1.jpg.html)
Pete weiling the hammer
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0881_zpseg3viryn.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0881_zpseg3viryn.jpg.html)
Oh that is very minging in there. Thick dirty oil..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0882_zpszgdsean3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0882_zpszgdsean3.jpg.html)
Here is why you dont use rtv on the mating surfaces...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0884_zpsxvuadt68.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0884_zpsxvuadt68.jpg.html)
Cause all it does it squeese out the sides...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0885_zpsrkeuizks.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0885_zpsrkeuizks.jpg.html)
Do the same to the new box... Standard diff removed.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0890_zps5ry0vpj1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0890_zps5ry0vpj1.jpg.html)
Ooo show me what you got...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0894_zpsee4zrm91.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0894_zpsee4zrm91.jpg.html)
Swap the diffs over in to the nice clean box..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0895_zpsvw2iipax.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0895_zpsvw2iipax.jpg.html)
Time to seal the boxes back together with 0.0 glue/sealant.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0896_zpsoowesdw4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0896_zpsoowesdw4.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0897_zpsm7uqr8bv.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0897_zpsm7uqr8bv.jpg.html)
Put the two parts of box back together bolt back up... Luckly Pete stopped the check all the gears where lining up...
oh good they dont. Que taking the box apart 4times... then end up all of us staring in to the box not understanding why there is no 3/4 gears...
After much head scraching pete noticed a odd bit of casing in the bottom.. turn the box over to look at the end plate. Hhhmm why is one bolt different?! Looks like some one has wound a bolt in the too long breaking a bit of casring away that is now stopping me getting 3/4! F**king great.
So Pete has offered to swap all the gears over in to my old box, to make one good for two... Delaying things more so.
Big thanks to Pete for stripping my boxes over and over.
Weld, drill and helicoil the casing?
bazzap8389
01-03-15, 10:32 PM
Any pics of the broken part?
Weld, drill and helicoil the casing?
Casing is the issues really.. It's the bit stuck in the gears... The bolt would prob make a ok seal with something on the threads. But gotta find the broken kit, which means gears out...
Any pics of the broken part?
Where it's broken from? Or the bit? I'll get a pic of the bit when we find it...
bazzap8389
02-03-15, 07:22 PM
I was just curious to see if it was repairable or not.
As said, the bolt will make it water tight, chemical metal i'd think would repair it... I'll get you a pic.
While the gearbox is away I've tried to get a few bits done. Well after a lil holiday.. :)
I wanted to renew everything on the rack before refitting it. Finding steering arms in a good make was looking tricky. ( i like these Moog ones are they are a good make, well made, the ends are thicker than most with a more enclosed ball joint cover) Then i found one... Few months late a 2nd. Had a plan of getting them chromed... Took them to the chromed, open the boxes and find i've got two different. Looks like some greasy mech has had two boxes open and then put the wrong arm back in the wrong box... Queue the search for another.
Finally find one. Not i dont really have time to get them chromed :( as my chromer is very busy and i wanna get cracking.
They come in black, but the finish isnt great so...
Flatted back..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0925_zpshoohrmdo.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0925_zpshoohrmdo.jpg.html)
This is where i find one arm has been lost... Either here or while at work.. GGrr so start searching again. No one has anything.
Painted the arm i did have. Much better finish.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0926_zpsifhe8l5u.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0926_zpsifhe8l5u.jpg.html)
In the mean time i stripped a arm from my old rack.. Sanded and painted that too.
But i wasn't happy with fitting all new and one old arm... OCD/just wanted all new. Luckly the one i've ordered about 6 times has finally come in! Yay!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0933_zpsayudfhl8.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0933_zpsayudfhl8.jpg.html)
Got them home, sanded and painted...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0934_zpsqktqvfsc.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0934_zpsqktqvfsc.jpg.html)
Rod ends where the same, in a lose light coat of paint.. Couldn't have that.
Sanded back..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0919_zpsvnask5ym.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0919_zpsvnask5ym.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0921_zpsu9iu8ixo.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0921_zpsu9iu8ixo.jpg.html)
Painted. Look better i think.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0924_zps7msrt6x0.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0924_zps7msrt6x0.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0927_zpsxd2pcsqn.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0927_zpsxd2pcsqn.jpg.html)
So now i can build my rack up and get that fitted all in.
Also got the chassis leg and bit of bulk head (i wasn't happy with the finish there so..) Painted.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0932_zps59lfzpy3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0932_zps59lfzpy3.jpg.html)
Bit of good news is my F28 isnt as damaged as we thought. Bit of it was dry and not lining up. So My differ is now going in to better geared box. Which i could be collecting over the weekend and dropping to be painted next week.
kevster
19-03-15, 10:55 PM
Nice work mate
LDAWSON
20-03-15, 02:46 AM
I've always enjoyed your build thread Benn, I like all the unique personal touches you've made....
Nice work mate
THank you.
I've always enjoyed your build thread Benn, I like all the unique personal touches you've made....
Thank you very much.
CorsaBBoomer
20-03-15, 01:59 PM
Benn, you even sprayed the rod ends... You make me want to do my Michalak all over again :thumb:
Yea, the finish wasnt great and time have time to chrome them.. I know only a bit of them is seen, but want right..
One thing i was never happy about with my seats, is the fact that who ever re trimmed them had cut holes on the insides of them for the pulls (to flip the seat forward)
Which these seats dont have... I've tried a few things but never been happy with them.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0941_zps8z3tasmf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0941_zps8z3tasmf.jpg.html)
So this time, i got one of these...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0148_zpszej3dc3b.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0148_zpszej3dc3b.jpg.html)
Cut a bit of plastic and did this...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0158_zpss1wwhcbk.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0158_zpss1wwhcbk.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0160_zps1rizjfyk.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0160_zps1rizjfyk.jpg.html)
Then weld it in..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0161_zpskpzdsz2k.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0161_zpskpzdsz2k.jpg.html)
Sand it off..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0590_BURST002_COVER_zpsshtshsvc.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0590_BURST002_COVER_zpsshtshsvc.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0589_zpsaecpc50y.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0589_zpsaecpc50y.jpg.html)
Gave them a very quick skim of stoppper then sanded that off then popped to see a man that does Flocking...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0943_zpsqxtg14ur.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0943_zpsqxtg14ur.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0942_zpsshguhg8y.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0942_zpsshguhg8y.jpg.html)
Colour looks a little diff, but it's just the flash...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0944_zpskiwtijnq.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0944_zpskiwtijnq.jpg.html)
Gaps filled and look better.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0945_zpsv86dmxun.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0945_zpsv86dmxun.jpg.html)
Will get better pics when the cars out of the garage.
kevster
23-03-15, 09:48 PM
Cracking idea you had there Ben !
Cheers Kev, good thing is cause the way the seats are made. The have the holes both sides, so the trim still clips in proper.
Nice little touch benn. :thumb:
A while back i stripped a spare rack i had, i've polished my rack before but it dulls very quick as it's very hard to clean. So this time i had it chromed.
With it all apart i wanted to get all new bits, new rack arms and ball joints and bearing. Plus new boots.
Today was finally time to rebuild it, but sadly with no new bearing.
This is the shaft the bearing sits on.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4653_zpsh3miygep.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4653_zpsh3miygep.jpg.html)
I took it the bearing would press over over the gear bits. But no.
As you can see here there is a big lip that side, i found this after breaking the bearing with the press then cutting the last bit of race off.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4655_zpspimro8j1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4655_zpspimro8j1.jpg.html)
So it must press off from the other side, That bit must press off.. If it does i couldn't get it to move. Ended up just damaging it. Alot. So i've had to leave the bearing on and just re-grease it. :( (was no play in it so should be ok)
Dirty job, but my own fault as i used to much grease.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4652_zpsv0yfrk0e.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4652_zpsv0yfrk0e.jpg.html)
Built up. The chroming isnt perfect due to all the shapes to get blow from. but it will do.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4661_zpsntk9utde.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4661_zpsntk9utde.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4663_zpsekg6uxyl.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4663_zpsekg6uxyl.jpg.html)
Use these nice polished stainless jubliee clips on the bigger side of the boots.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4664_zpswa4ekd1o.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4664_zpswa4ekd1o.jpg.html)
Didn't have the same for the small one tho :( so used polished GM ones.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4665_zpszikqecgy.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4665_zpszikqecgy.jpg.html)
Boot wise i wanted the hard style plastic ones. Which i couldn't find anywhere, only the soft floppy rubber ones.. Don't like them.
So i set out to use the ones from the rack before...
Before.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4657_zpspaaxatzm.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4657_zpspaaxatzm.jpg.html)
After.... A trip through the dishwasher.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4658_zpsp56w3omt.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4658_zpsp56w3omt.jpg.html)
And a wipe over with some cleaner.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4659_zps89gxbmsi.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4659_zps89gxbmsi.jpg.html)
Then i gell'ed them up.. haha
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4660_zps6ro3gtdz.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4660_zps6ro3gtdz.jpg.html)
All ready to fit at the weekend.
kevster
25-03-15, 10:06 PM
Can't wait to see this in the flesh , oh yeah with you cleaning every nut and bolt lol
jokes aside I might have some small s/s clips you can have
You will, will be at all the shows plus you're what half an hour away from me..lol
nova_niek
29-03-15, 09:07 AM
Benn, I totally understand your ocd fuelled attention to detail. Love it. lol
kevster
29-03-15, 07:13 PM
Box in ??
It was being painted when i left work on sat. So i should be bring it home tomoz. But due to the weight i will need help fitting it, so will be a weekend job.
kevster
30-03-15, 09:58 AM
I will always lend a hand if needed pal.
Cheers dude.
Was struggling like funk yesterday to get my rack to line up with the steering colum. Getting in and out of the car then back under the front of the car in my single garage isnt easy and was a real pain in the ****. Luckley my mate tuned up and i got him in the car jammed down in the footwell while i laid under the front/side of the car moving the rack around to line it all up...
So 1 re built chromed rack fitted.
Oh helloooo.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0951_zpserd4sotw.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0951_zpserd4sotw.jpg.html)
Gearbox turned out great benn
TOZNOVA81
03-04-15, 01:09 PM
Your build is inspiring dude :thumb:
Gearbox turned out great benn
Will look good with a few add ons.. ;)
Your build is inspiring dude :thumb:
Thank you very much, that really nice to hear.
Fitted yet?
Looks good
Fitting monday, need a hand to to weigh and space and the mrs is at work and im not...
Aaron the painter has done a great job, got in all the small bits and put an extra coats of lacquer on for a deeper shine.
kevster
04-04-15, 06:44 PM
you keep telling me to crack on !!! now get that bloody box in!!!!
Sadly busy weekend with shi*e. Tomoz is cracking on day.
kevster
05-04-15, 07:52 PM
Well if you fancy a hand you know we're I am lol
So as promised after my request for roof change info, I've read through this whole thread.
Words cannot describe how inadequate I feel reading through it, the standards I have accepted in my own project now seem woefully low and I definitely need to step up my game!!
Unreal attention to detail mate, it can only be applauded and something for the rest of us mere mortals to aim towards!!!
Now, some info and opinion if you don't mind, this goes for anyone else reading with an F28 in a Nova.
Having fitted the F28 what is your honest opinion on it? I'm tempted to look at fitting one but your troubles eating CV joints scares me, is this rectified now?
As you know, I'm running a 20XE with Throttle bodies mapped at 187hp and 149 ft/lb of torque.
Kev Turbo
06-04-15, 06:21 PM
What engine and specification do you run House1983? My help Benn with his response.
What engine and specification do you run House1983? My help Benn with his response.
Added, although Benn has been following my build, however, added to help anyone else who has any input.
nova_stee
06-04-15, 06:46 PM
Dont want to ruin benns thread but dont put a f28 on a xe even at your power it wont suit it
Dont want to ruin benns thread but dont put a f28 on a xe even at your power it wont suit it
Yeah sorry Benn, cheers for the heads up Mr Stee!!
BRoadGhost
06-04-15, 07:18 PM
What's the weight difference?
What's the weight difference?
F20 to F28??
So as promised after my request for roof change info, I've read through this whole thread.
Words cannot describe how inadequate I feel reading through it, the standards I have accepted in my own project now seem woefully low and I definitely need to step up my game!!
Unreal attention to detail mate, it can only be applauded and something for the rest of us mere mortals to aim towards!!!
Now, some info and opinion if you don't mind, this goes for anyone else reading with an F28 in a Nova.
Having fitted the F28 what is your honest opinion on it? I'm tempted to look at fitting one but your troubles eating CV joints scares me, is this rectified now?
As you know, I'm running a 20XE with Throttle bodies mapped at 187hp and 149 ft/lb of torque.
Glad you've had a read, Thank you, that is very nice to hear that my ocd and getting annoyed with the car are worth it. As alot of the time it doesn't feel worth it.
F28 wise, i wouldn't fit one, if i could go back i wouldn't of fitted one!
Cv wise was down to the box being to low and to far forward. Hence all the messing with mounts and bits. Keep your F20. Fit a diff in it. It will be much much better.
Dont want to ruin benns thread but dont put a f28 on a xe even at your power it wont suit it
You arnt and i fully agree.
What's the weight difference?
F20 to F28??
F28 is 57.9kg. F20 is about 20-25kg.
If i could go back, i would use a F20 with a lower 5th gear fitted for a WR F18, to give nice low reves when cruising on the motorway and fit a Quaife or someones diff to that. That way you have the best of both worlds.
kevster
07-04-15, 09:33 PM
I agree with Ben f20 with a dif with a 5th gear change
this is what I have done , some people say that they let go but the previous let ran well at pod an track use
nova_stee
07-04-15, 09:50 PM
My first let nova had a f28 and wen a fitted a let in my next nova a thought a defantly dont want a f28. But do need to do 5th gear mod
Can't wait to have a little look at PVS mate!! Be good to see it in person.
It's made me want to be a bit more particular with mine and ensure things are done right!!
I've got a spare F20 that's just had a new gear set in it, 5th gear swap it is, just need to find a 5th gear from an F18!!!
I agree with Ben f20 with a dif with a 5th gear change
this is what I have done , some people say that they let go but the previous let ran well at pod an track use
I used my F20 on my let for 4 years... never had a prob.
My first let nova had a f28 and wen a fitted a let in my next nova a thought a defantly dont want a f28. But do need to do 5th gear mod
My mates F20 with WR 5th gear does 2.7k reves at 70.. My F28 in 6th does 3.5k at 70...
If i hadn't just fixed my F28 i'd look at going back...
Can't wait to have a little look at PVS mate!! Be good to see it in person.
It's made me want to be a bit more particular with mine and ensure things are done right!!
I've got a spare F20 that's just had a new gear set in it, 5th gear swap it is, just need to find a 5th gear from an F18!!!
Please do, i'll be on the Mig stand. Come and find me we'll have a good chat.
I try and look at it, do it right first time, then you wont re do it... I've redone many things due to being unhappy and thinking it was sh*ttley done the first time.
Easy, lots of cavs would of had them...
Car wise. Last 3 days have been a night mare!
Car wise. Last 3 days have been a night mare!
Back on topic then mate, what's occurring??
I'll do a full update tonight with pics...
Updates.... Good and bad.
Monday.
Gear box looks like this... Pretty enough.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4675_zpsayttfgz1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4675_zpsayttfgz1.jpg.html)
De masked, new drive shaft seals fitted Chrome clutch arm fitted.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4676_zpsttlsjs51.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4676_zpsttlsjs51.jpg.html)
With a jack under the engine i lower it to kinda point the engine down to make fitting easier i hoped. Gear box on other jack..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4678_zpsfouubwkp.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4678_zpsfouubwkp.jpg.html)
This is where i needed two hands, top and bottom to shuffle the box in to place...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4677_zpsevfti8cp.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4677_zpsevfti8cp.jpg.html)
As i got to this point, Dan and Petor turned up...
The box almost fell in to place, like amazingly easy.. Just pushed on and bolted up. Dan said we should buy a lotto ticket as we must of had good luck that day.....
Sadly that's where the luck stopped. Front mount was easy enough to fit. The rear mount? Oh no!
I had bought a new rubber bit as mine was knackered and painted the metal mount bit..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4670_zpsyg9sdk5c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4670_zpsyg9sdk5c.jpg.html)
Bolt the mount to the box... Then it was miles off the floor holes... Fit it to the floor and its miles off the box... Over an hour later of pushing, pulling, giggling, swearing, adjusting it was finally bolted up.
I re fitted hub and shaft and arm and tie bar. The steering arms were fitted to get the tracking looking roughly right, to get the car out of the garage to be able to track it. gear linkage fitted and set up in 2 goes. Perfect change.
Then we messed about with my brake caliper, has they are spaced and i've never liked it, Dan thought i maybe had the brakes on the caliper on around the wrong way.. As they have offset holes. Strip down, re fit.. Doesn't fit the other way.. The holes are too offset. I'd like to know how others have done it. Refit it all. Very dirty arches there. I must clean them.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4682_zpsxkt38hqz.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4682_zpsxkt38hqz.jpg.html)
Get car out side, jack back up, start trying to set the tracking.. As Dan turned the steering there was a huge clonk... Turned a bit more.. Another big clonk. We 3 of us thought "oh"
Looking down at the rack where it enters the car, it looks like its all moved. Hhhmm odd.
Queue me getting very stressed, Rack has to be removed to see what's going on... Normally not to hard, but the pinion? Bi that connects rack to column has slide out. So i couldn't get it out of the bulkhead...
More anger! Finally got it all out, looks like either the circlip has either popped out for not being sat in the cut out. Or it was bent and popped it out as the rack was turned.
So i beat the pinion back in... Then beat my bench to de stress. Find circlip from old rack and refit it making sure it's seated.
Refit the rack getting more angry as i marked one of the steering arms and scratched the chrome too (luckily i found out after its on the bottom where it can't be seen)
Gave up there. Had had enough.
Tue after work, i need a hand to line the rack to column up so Dan gave me a hand again. Got that in easier with two people. Fit nice chromed rack mounts too...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4667_zpsfp5i3c9d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4667_zpsfp5i3c9d.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4668_zpskip2h1di.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4668_zpskip2h1di.jpg.html)
Chromed Clutch bracket back in, and cable on.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4681_zpsaus1eoyw.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4681_zpsaus1eoyw.jpg.html)
Refit gear linkage and spend a few mins setting it up as this time it's an **** to set up nicely.
Rack ends back on and set up tracking.. Get it looking straight so i can test drive it.. Drop car on ground.. One wheel has a little toe out. Other is almost straight.
Test drive down road... Christ it's hard to drive and steer! As i tun around Dan is waving like mad at me.
Back story here.. When i put the car in the garage as it was right over to the left i took the mirror off so while jacking up it wouldn't be near the wall. While walking past the car i think while carrying a F28 a chest hight i knocked the pass mirror knocking the glass out... So i hadn't spotted Dan waving...
Pull back on to drive way Dan is videoing me by this point... The wheel that was toeing out a little? It now just turning to turn left... So much so the tyre is really under strain... Now i see why it was hard to drive EEK!
Adjust tracking again, Dan thought if we measure the threads either side and set them the same then it would be straight... But no. One side seems to need to be longer...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4683_zpssoqvzfdm.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4683_zpssoqvzfdm.jpg.html)
Both wheels looking straight, test drive again.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4684_zpsnm9lppue.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4684_zpsnm9lppue.jpg.html)
Reverse off drive, turn and drive away.. Feels much better. Notice my water temp gauge is sticking, flick dash and it pops up. As it does the oil prerssure drops off and the light comes on.. Funk! Switch off.
Turn using momentum, Where i have just driven is in a deep dip... Coast down. Have to push up other side... not easy. People on my road park like **** holes. (back ground info, all house have big drives, but people still park on the road, but people will only park outside their houses, no matter what the other cars are parked like.
Even a nova is hard to push up a steep hill. Nice man i think from next door helps.. As i notice i've left a line of oil all the way down the road....
Get car on drive, oil pouring from by oil filter... When i pulled off the drive i must of clipped the oil line with the tyre and pulled it off the cooler feeds. Ol everywhere!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4686_zps2x3wk8ip.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4686_zps2x3wk8ip.jpg.html)
Then noticed water leaking too, pipe ripped, turbo has hit and finished a fin in the rad off too! I guess from giggling the engine to get the rear mount on! GREAT.
Push car in garage. Need to get the wheel of and start cleaning oil off and work out a better oil line.
On a good note, these is the angle of my steering arm now. That is much much better than before with the hub mods to invert the track rod ends..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4685_zpsppnzjq8z.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4685_zpsppnzjq8z.jpg.html)
Think that's it... Sorry it's a long read. Huge huge thanks to Dan for all his help. And to Peter... For falling asleep on my drive... haha
kevster
08-04-15, 10:49 PM
Hope you get it all sorted Ben , I feel your pain , I've has nothing but grief with mine , box looks the nuts ,!!!
Me too. I'm thinking many chromed copper pipe work with just silicone joiners for the oil line. That way i can hang it better and if the tyre touches it should be a prob....
Unreal attention to detail mate, makes the difference!!
Are you not able to go with some AN fittings and some SS braided rubber hose for the cooler?? Would be flexible enough to clip it up out the way, you could even go up into the chasis leg with them on your way to the cooler??
I could, but i last run with braided cost me a lot for not alot of gain... So i've not gone back for the mo.
The video i spoke of, not as good as i had hoped tho. But you can see the wheels pointing the wrong way.
http://vidmg.photobucket.com/albums/v327/DanSilvester/20150407_183403_zpsuxtlrrwq.mp4
I could, but i last run with braided cost me a lot for not alot of gain... So i've not gone back for the mo.
I can understand that mate, I've probably spent near on £1000 on braided lines and various fittings and I'm still not happy with how it all looks!!
As for the vid, looks fine to me, bit of toe in, help it turn in!!!!!!
hahaha it was turning in so much the tyre was trying to pop off... and it was bloody hot for a 2min drive down and up the road.
See the hill we had to push the car up...lol
Pushing novas up hill is like character building!! Makes you hate it a bit more!!!
Hahaha it did piss me off alot. Still car jacked up and arch all washed clean. Still unsure what to do with the cooler lines tho.
Hahaha it did piss me off alot. Still car jacked up and arch all washed clean. Still unsure what to do with the cooler lines tho.
Other than the SS braided AN-8 stuff I'm not sure what else you can do. It's such a difficult route and I think any solid pipe would be inflexible and standard rubber too vulnerable!!
Yeah, i really dont know what to do.
nova_niek
10-04-15, 09:51 PM
Benn, just read your tales of woe and I am gutted for you mate. *mutters something about Murphy rearing its ugly face* Hang in there buddy.
I forget what your lines look like but maybe want to do something like I've been running for ages... Stubby filter and oil lines go directly underneath it and under sump
Benn, just read your tales of woe and I am gutted for you mate. *mutters something about Murphy rearing its ugly face* Hang in there buddy.
Cheers Niek and who?
I forget what your lines look like but maybe want to do something like I've been running for ages... Stubby filter and oil lines go directly underneath it and under sump
I have a normal filter and takes offs. I think my take off fittings are very large tho as they stick out very far. Mine then run down the bottom of the chassis/inner wing. Which is right where my tyre sits. Any pics of yours?
Changed what i was doing, took the car back out side, wheel off and started de greasing the arch and everything to get the oil off... It was everywhere. (Iain you can see my lines there)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0955_zps9rxxjva1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0955_zps9rxxjva1.jpg.html)
My wheel and tyre where covered, inc all the treads... All have to be de greased and scrubbed clean.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0956_zps7rpq4hvq.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0956_zps7rpq4hvq.jpg.html)
Found oil was dripping from the bumper so took it off and found two thing.
1, my air filter has been quite badly squashed by the bumper.
B, my air "box" is good at collecting oil...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0953_zpsaeshzi3j.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0953_zpsaeshzi3j.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0954_zpsxym0nf2g.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0954_zpsxym0nf2g.jpg.html)
Removed it and its been fully cleaned.
Arched were then dried as best i could and re waxed and sealed, then look better now as they needed a good clean anyway.
As i've lost alot of oil i thought i might as well do a oil change while in there. So got a filter out of stock and painted it.... You know. Cause i had too really.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0957_zps2hra1xz6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0957_zps2hra1xz6.jpg.html)
Oil change and tracking tomoz. Then drive it.
Looking at your cooler take offs mate, the radius of the 90 is quite big, your route is similar to mine but i dive left across the car to my cooler where you go right.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/D8A08388-BE33-4883-8698-9ED076F5B1D1.png (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/D8A08388-BE33-4883-8698-9ED076F5B1D1.png.html)
These would keep the hose tighter to the engine, you could then double clip it to the inderside of the chassis leg on the engine bay side of the lip so they're protected from the tyre?? Can use them with rubber hose similar in coiloir and style to what you have now (from the pics)
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/468.JPG
8valve-craig
11-04-15, 10:35 AM
You should avoid using forged fittings on oil. Swept every time.
Looking at your cooler take offs mate, the radius of the 90 is quite big, your route is similar to mine but i dive left across the car to my cooler where you go right.
These would keep the hose tighter to the engine, you could then double clip it to the inderside of the chassis leg on the engine bay side of the lip so they're protected from the tyre?? Can use them with rubber hose similar in coiloir and style to what you have now (from the pics)
Mine are mine longer, tighter smaller ones would be good, can you link me too them?
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/468.JPG
Yea they are better as above really. Mine are much longer, i'll get a pic. ** Also is that a crack by the nut from the sus arm on the chassis??
You should avoid using forged fittings on oil. Swept every time.
Which are forged? Mine came from a hydro place so he knew mine where for oil.
8valve-craig
11-04-15, 01:33 PM
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af79/smith9051/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsl6ml1bgw.jpg
Just remember seeing this on SBD's instruction sheets when plumbing in mine, that's all.
TallDave
11-04-15, 03:25 PM
I'd reinforce Craig's opinion on this, definitely avoid the square bends that cast fittings tend to make. Interestingly when you look at the details of the 'Torques' Cast Fittings on their eBay site, when you scroll down to read the details is shows proper radiused fittings which you should use.
Basically swept fittings result in smooth oil flow, whereas cast fitting result in a disrupted oil flow...
Froth on beer = good, froth in oil = bad!
Yea they are better as above really. Mine are much longer, i'll get a pic. ** Also is that a crack by the nut from the sus arm on the chassis??
Just grubby in a seam I think! Shorten yours and run them below, it sits there lovely
Sorry chaps, my bad, I've got the wrong picture!!!
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/15AAAE9B-0B69-4AE9-BCD6-5BA70421BCC8.png (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/15AAAE9B-0B69-4AE9-BCD6-5BA70421BCC8.png.html)
These are the ones I used, they also do one that uses push on rubber hose.
Dreadful pic but you can see they turn a lot closer,
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/B99FD4C0-E932-47E4-BAAE-57F1126F171E.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/B99FD4C0-E932-47E4-BAAE-57F1126F171E.jpg.html)
Search AN8 90 on eBay and buy from "torqes" you can buy the bends and all the adapters you need, the sandwich plate is m16x1.5 to AN8 that's the adapter I used.
Any questions just shout mate.
8valve-craig
11-04-15, 05:27 PM
At the risk of sounding like an asshole I would disagree with that too. AN10 minimum on a pressure line, and the ULTRAFLOW fittings tend to be more compact.
I have these on all of my pressure lines.
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af79/smith9051/flow_zpsp6ib03jf.jpg
At the risk of sounding like an asshole
Mate, you won't sound like an asshole if what you're saying is right and I'm almost certain you are right cos I know *u*k all!!!!! lol
I said to the guy at Torques what I was doing with the fittings and he sent me the right ones, now I know he messaged me and said I'd selected the wrong fittings for my SS braided hose so it's possible that the ones I pictured aren't the right ones and I'm 300 miles from the car so can't get any pics and don't have my laptop to see what the eBay message says!!
My mocal cooler has AN8 fittings welded into it so I just assumed it would be AN8 and carried on.
8valve-craig
11-04-15, 06:36 PM
Actually, thinking about it this is just a cooler isn't it. -8 may well be fine, I'm comparing it to mine which is in the return to tank line in -12.
Going back to Ben's car, maybe just re-do it how it is and fit some steering lock stops
kevster
11-04-15, 08:12 PM
Like the idea with the air filter Ben ! What's the benefit of running a cooler anyways ?? , I'm not running one on mine I've got a cosworth oil separator .. Or have I maded a boo boo
Steering rack limit would work, I had this on my MI16 pug 205 to stop the wheel touching the gearbox casing!!
I'd reinforce Craig's opinion on this, definitely avoid the square bends that cast fittings tend to make. Interestingly when you look at the details of the 'Torques' Cast Fittings on their eBay site, when you scroll down to read the details is shows proper radiused fittings which you should use.
Basically swept fittings result in smooth oil flow, whereas cast fitting result in a disrupted oil flow...
Froth on beer = good, froth in oil = bad!
Ah i see what you mean, yes a curved one is much better.. but think of GM fittings, then arnt.
Just grubby in a seam I think! Shorten yours and run them below, it sits there lovely
Cool just checking and i cant shorten them unless i change them.
At the risk of sounding like an asshole I would disagree with that too. AN10 minimum on a pressure line, and the ULTRAFLOW fittings tend to be more compact.
I have these on all of my pressure lines.
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af79/smith9051/flow_zpsp6ib03jf.jpg
Any chance of a link? They look better than what i have on at the mo.
Going back to Ben's car, maybe just re-do it how it is and fit some steering lock stops
I've started to move them so they hang/run lower and i've start to make a bracket to hang it from the chassis leg to see if i can hold them out the way... Where can i get steering lock stops from? Lee told me about fitting them a few years back but never found any..
Like the idea with the air filter Ben ! What's the benefit of running a cooler anyways ?? , I'm not running one on mine I've got a cosworth oil separator .. Or have I maded a boo boo
I did the air filter move for a empty bay over function. I run a cooler on this as the Let gets the oil hotter due to the turbo... That's the only reason. Never did on my xes.
On Sat i cracked on, got the arch all cleaned and move the lines and refitted.
Pete and Dan came over as Pete has tracking gauges, so we set the tracking up. Got it straight and i took it down the road... All ok... took it around the block, all ok.. Took it down the road, tried to bate a Porsche who didn't wanna play.
All ok bar the steering feels very light. Which was abit odd.
Check the tracking and give it a little tow. This time Dan took it out.. Pulled off the drive, tyre pulled the oil off again as he pulled away! FUNK!
pull back on drive, as we do the rack pops out again. Frigging thing.
So i spent Sunday stripping the rack out again.
Really not liking the car at the mo.
8valve-craig
13-04-15, 02:07 PM
Just search "Ultraflow fittings".
Arent you local to Winchester? If so pop up the unit and have a look at the difference sometime as i have both types here.
Or http://atspeedracing.co.uk/products/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=217
Using the Earls type of barb shizzle... Infact I'd try and et earls fittings if its something you want to trust (imho)
Just search "Ultraflow fittings".
Arent you local to Winchester? If so pop up the unit and have a look at the difference sometime as i have both types here.
Yeah 20 mins and my mrs lives there... Where are you now then?
Or http://atspeedracing.co.uk/products/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=217
Using the Earls type of barb shizzle... Infact I'd try and et earls fittings if its something you want to trust (imho)
Thank you...
8valve-craig
13-04-15, 07:25 PM
I rent a premises near Stockbridge now Ben, but I have a habit of calling it Winchester as its close to the A34 and only 10mins away.
Just remember you mentioning once that's all.
Ah bit closer, sounds good. I'll txt you went i'm that way see if your up there.
Cheers.
nova_stee
13-04-15, 09:43 PM
Benn the oil cooler pipe coming off is going to bite you in the bottem soon if its not right low oil presure for seconds and thats it knackered
I know, wont be driven again till sorted.
eBay item number 380831402509 ultraflow an8 fittings from torques, they do them in An10 if you prefer.
ebay item number 150840139125 m16x1.5 to An8 they do these in an10 if you prefer, check your sandwich plate take offs as they may be m18x1.5 if they are then I have the m18x1.5 to AN8 fittings here you can have for nothing
eBay item number 360886630228 an8 stainless steel braided rubber hose.
the only thing I can't help with is the fittings onto the cooler itself as i don't know what cooler you have mate but torques should stock whatever fittings you need. Very fast next day delivery too.
Alan lig
14-04-15, 07:40 AM
Benn , regarding the lock stops, I got ones made out of nylon bigger than the one fitted as standard, I attach a picture if it workshttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/13/4b90f2975b272a38ef128d8dce099b15.jpg
8valve-craig
14-04-15, 07:47 AM
Harry Hockley sell them too.
Ah i see, thats a easy way. I might look in to some.
Finished putting the car back together over the weekend and tonight. Thanks to Dan for helping me again.
Rack seems much better. When i put it all back together this time i did what the book says. Do the preload nut up tight, then undo 30 deg. Its much tighter than i had it. But when i did it, i wasnt thinking that the steering well gives more force than my hand turning the pinon.
Only took it down the road and back, but feels much better.
Moved the fittings on the oil pump, so they point down more that move the lines kinda under the chassis leg a bit more. But im not finished with them yet..
BRoadGhost
20-04-15, 11:12 PM
Mmm a nut that can't be done up too tight or too loose ~ Rack designers must be trolls
Is very odd, to lose and the rack can move and the pinon can be popped out. To tight the rack cant be turned.... WHY?!
With the car finally steering right i took it for a bit of a drive to day, after washing it yesterday.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Road%20trips%20and%20Photo%20shoots/me2%20rs_zpshig8k826.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Road%20trips%20and%20Photo%20shoots/me2%20rs_zpshig8k826.jpg.html)
Been eyeing this place up while, driving at work, thought id have a go...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Road%20trips%20and%20Photo%20shoots/me1%20rs_zpsoezwfckf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Road%20trips%20and%20Photo%20shoots/me1%20rs_zpsoezwfckf.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Road%20trips%20and%20Photo%20shoots/me3rs_zpspzcceklk.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Road%20trips%20and%20Photo%20shoots/me3rs_zpspzcceklk.jpg.html)
And yes before so one says. My boot looks open. It isnt, the hindge on one side has slided and given one side a huge gap. Fixing it shortley.
totalnova
27-04-15, 08:59 AM
I'd love to pop by and have a look at this benn being so local and your attention to detail is second to none, I bet it looks great in the flesh. great car well done mate
bazzap8389
27-04-15, 10:10 AM
Pics look great! Can't say enough good things about your car it really is awesome!
I'd love to pop by and have a look at this benn being so local and your attention to detail is second to none, I bet it looks great in the flesh. great car well done mate
Thank you very much, it's ok in the flesh yes lol next time there's a meet or something come down and have a look.
Pics look great! Can't say enough good things about your car it really is awesome!
Thank you :) It keeps me entertained/pissed off lol
BRoadGhost
27-04-15, 08:59 PM
Thank heavens your steering properly; there's not much more dangerous than a fault on a rack. Props for getting it right; so not the gearbox in the end?
The fault was my fault really. As i did it up to what i thought was enough, by feel really. When it clearly wasn't.As done to what the book says i could barely turn it.
For me the worse bit was the damage to the rack removing it twice.
What was not the gear box?
The Simps
27-04-15, 10:43 PM
car looks awesome as always mate, glad u found the steering problem.
BRoadGhost
28-04-15, 10:06 PM
You mentioned the gearbox was in question over how the car was pulling across lanes & replaced it with another F28?
kevster
28-04-15, 11:00 PM
I can't wait to see this car
TOZNOVA81
28-04-15, 11:59 PM
With the car finally steering right i took it for a bit of a drive to day, after washing it yesterday.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Road%20trips%20and%20Photo%20shoots/me2%20rs_zpshig8k826.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Road%20trips%20and%20Photo%20shoots/me2%20rs_zpshig8k826.jpg.html)
Been eyeing this place up while, driving at work, thought id have a go...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Road%20trips%20and%20Photo%20shoots/me1%20rs_zpsoezwfckf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Road%20trips%20and%20Photo%20shoots/me1%20rs_zpsoezwfckf.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Road%20trips%20and%20Photo%20shoots/me3rs_zpspzcceklk.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Road%20trips%20and%20Photo%20shoots/me3rs_zpspzcceklk.jpg.html)
And yes before so one says. My boot looks open. It isnt, the hinge on one side has slided and given one side a huge gap. Fixing it shortley.
Ive got a similar problem with my boot! unfortunately some retard in the past has rounded off the torx bolts, so im going to have to drill the ****ers and get an easy out in them :tard:
car looks awesome as always mate, glad u found the steering problem.
Thank you, i'm really glad too. Hopefully any damage to the rack isn't to visible.
You mentioned the gearbox was in question over how the car was pulling across lanes & replaced it with another F28?
Ah sorry. It turned out that the lower arm bolts had worked loose. So when cornering the ball out could move by a few mm. But a few mm is a hell of a lot of movement. Making the car just vear off course.
The gearbox was swapped as it was crunching in and out of 2nd.
I can't wait to see this car
:) Cheers Kev.
Ive got a similar problem with my boot! unfortunately some retard in the past has rounded off the torx bolts, so im going to have to drill the ****ers and get an easy out in them :tard:
The bolts are almost impossible to remove. They are very soft bolts. So will just round off with minimal pressure. Drilling them out is the best way from the start.
BRoadGhost
30-04-15, 12:59 PM
Whoa; so not even the rack was causing that veering, ok makes sense now it was lower wishbone related
Nope.
If you loosen the ball joint bolts, the whole thing can move about 20mm... That's alot on a wheel, even move as you turn in a corner!
New rack is nice as i replaced everything i could. The only steering arms were knackered!
Bottom balljoint bolts are a bugger for loosening off, definitely one to double nut or nylock.
Mine arnt std ones due to spacing and have nylocks on... Must of just worked loose.
Mine are serated nuts but have been loose/not as tight as advertised when checked!!
I'm always amazed how far out tracking can be after un-doing and doing the 2 bottom ball joint bolts up!!
did you stick with the same oil cooler piping in the end or have I missed that!! Just landed in from a week in Egypt!!
Yea it can move alot. I have two very diffrrent tracking results too.
Yes i kept the oil cooler lines, but move the pump fittings so they point down more. So they run kinda under and along the chassis leg.
Now i wanted to play a game here, but due to people still being it work i couldn't :( so this will have to do....
So, spot the difference...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Road%20trips%20and%20Photo%20shoots/me1%20rs_zpsoezwfckf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Road%20trips%20and%20Photo%20shoots/me1%20rs_zpsoezwfckf.jpg.html)
Yes its rather dirty...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Road%20trips%20and%20Photo%20shoots/IMG_4721_zps7drfdgt2.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Road%20trips%20and%20Photo%20shoots/IMG_4721_zps7drfdgt2.jpg.html)
CorsaBBoomer
29-05-15, 01:41 PM
It's an easy one: you lowered it by 1 mill? lol
Can't spot it yet...
Got a bloody side skirt on hasn't it omg.
One's got a wall
Yea and a annoying person working late.
It's an easy one: you lowered it by 1 mill? lol
Can't spot it yet...
I might of tweeked it a touch of two...
Got a bloody side skirt on hasn't it omg.
:)
Side skirt fitting update...
If i think back, these where painted in later 2007, early 2008. I just never got around to fitting them. liked the look with out them. But i found my self having a bit of a taste for them, so pulled them down from the storage in the garage..
Bit dusty?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4716_zpsfdrcjssy.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4716_zpsfdrcjssy.jpg.html)
Had to give them a good clean as the dust was about 5 mm thick...
Fitting these is a lil scary as getting them all lined up can be tricky. i laid tape each sdf the mount. So i knew how far along each mount was.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4700_zpsxunk0gci.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4700_zpsxunk0gci.jpg.html)
Then tapped the sill and marked on to that when each mount was.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4699_zpshoja9abn.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4699_zpshoja9abn.jpg.html)
Marks.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4701%202_zpsor1nmrjn.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4701%202_zpsor1nmrjn.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4702%202_zps5wmacxnm.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4702%202_zps5wmacxnm.jpg.html)
Then marked down,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4703%202_zpsgduxycmj.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4703%202_zpsgduxycmj.jpg.html)
Big thanks to Pistol Pete and IaIn for the how too guide on here for the measurement. These where really needed.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4705%202_zpsquvzzhlf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4705%202_zpsquvzzhlf.jpg.html)
Gave me this...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4704%202_zpsq20lhznf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4704%202_zpsq20lhznf.jpg.html)
Then this.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4706%202_zpsanqai2td.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4706%202_zpsanqai2td.jpg.html)
Repeat many times... Note stainless screws where used.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4708%202_zpsbmulx3cy.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4708%202_zpsbmulx3cy.jpg.html)
Test fit.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4709%202_zpscrwn4ec0.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4709%202_zpscrwn4ec0.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4707_zpsiavurmo0.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4707_zpsiavurmo0.jpg.html)
End fits. Which was a **** to fit. I believe due to replacement arches not having the correct shape. Que a hammer, dolly and grinder.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4712_zpsuwju4kco.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4712_zpsuwju4kco.jpg.html)
Strip all off, repaint where the holes are, re fit using all stainless screws top and bottom, all threads greased to help keep water away too. Once dry refit.
Now the long bits hand been sit over to beams in the garage... Which down to time and weight have wrapped them a bit. But i'm hoping that they will straight out as they are now all clipped on..
Here a bit of warping.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4724_zpsy7fihhgf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4724_zpsy7fihhgf.jpg.html)
The top of the fin is the same, But unsure if thats warping or replacement arch fitment again. But this will be corrected.
Very strong tape should help as a temp.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4718_zps4uhqf3jm.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4718_zps4uhqf3jm.jpg.html)
Dan says Hi.... Well kinda.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4717_zpskzpryup5.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4717_zpskzpryup5.jpg.html)
Next my rad has been touching the turbo again and looks like its just started to break thru, found getting a new alloy rad is rather pricey. Best quote has been £265 so far, or get another TX rad, but they've been getting ****tier and ****er. So a quick temp fix. A small amount of Qbond was used to make sure of no leaks.
Dan suggested a small shield to sit in the way and protect the fin. Very nice plan. Quick seard i found a bit of alloy that was gonna be a center cap i never used. Drill a few holes, polish it... Just cause you know. It's me.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4719_zps3bxgevcd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4719_zps3bxgevcd.jpg.html)
Does the job perfect.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4720_zps2npudjoi.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4720_zps2npudjoi.jpg.html)
Scottcooper85
29-05-15, 06:35 PM
One of my side skirt pieces is slightly bowed out like yours, I need to refit it but the main reason is the sill rail is slightly bent out at the front and how it was screwed into the sill pulled it down too much.
great update though, always change and evolution happening with yours mate :)
Was surprised to see skirts. Always liked yours without. But you get the itch for a different look occasionally don't you.
Top quality work ben as usual
One of my side skirt pieces is slightly bowed out like yours, I need to refit it but the main reason is the sill rail is slightly bent out at the front and how it was screwed into the sill pulled it down too much.
great update though, always change and evolution happening with yours mate :)
Hhmm interesting. I might need to look at the fitting a little more.
Was surprised to see skirts. Always liked yours without. But you get the itch for a different look occasionally don't you.
Me too, i had always planned to fit skirts but never got around to it. Sometimes felt it was lacking something.. found a pic with the skirt taped on and thought id try it... Your the 2nd to say no tho :(
Top quality work ben as usual
Cheers john.
Ian_Gsi16v
30-05-15, 12:21 PM
I think the skirts are a nice addition, we need some more pictures though [emoji3]
Surely benn hasn't polished something.....
Thanks Ian and yes Rob i've been at it again.
josh-sri
31-05-15, 09:11 AM
I like the skirts Benn looks great, dreading fitting mine now though, both rear arches have been replaced and both sills too, I don't fancy my chances of them fitting spot on!
Now to me the skirts have finally made your car! Looks absolutely fantastic!
I like the skirts Benn looks great, dreading fitting mine now though, both rear arches have been replaced and both sills too, I don't fancy my chances of them fitting spot on!
Thanks, tbh i had never thought of the arches shape to be a prob till now. And they are both a little bit different, even tho they are from the same maker.
Not to hard to fix tho.
Now to me the skirts have finally made your car! Looks absolutely fantastic!
Thank you very much.
I like the skirts, much better
skirts look well benn.
damo.
M Sutton
01-06-15, 06:59 PM
Skirts look great Benn ;)
Cheers Damo, thanks Mark.
Cars been washed today and had a light polishing. Will glaze it tomoz, then i can lay on a few coats of wax. Ready for PVS.
8valve-craig
08-06-15, 12:08 PM
I saw this actually driving North on the A34 Saturday evening. Only ever seen it parked up but it looked great.
I was trailering the Red Astra GTE southbound if you were awake.
paddy235
08-06-15, 02:37 PM
Looked stunning as usual on the stand, every time I look at it I notice more and more you've done to it
I saw this actually driving North on the A34 Saturday evening. Only ever seen it parked up but it looked great.
I was trailering the Red Astra GTE southbound if you were awake.
Yay! And yes i sat you.. Well the Astra on the trailer..
Looked stunning as usual on the stand, every time I look at it I notice more and more you've done to it
Thank you very much, glad you do. That's one of the nice/fun bits for me. As i love doing the same on cars i like.
Notice my new scuttle cover?
8valve-craig
08-06-15, 07:34 PM
Ha, was on my way home from Combe. I only realised PVS was Sunday after seeing you on the road. Shall be there next year hopefully. Once again it looked really good in motion.
paddy235
08-06-15, 09:16 PM
I did noticed it was flocked, fair play to you for keeping up the quality I look forward to seeing it again
Ha, was on my way home from Combe. I only realised PVS was Sunday after seeing you on the road. Shall be there next year hopefully. Once again it looked really good in motion.
Sorry didn't see you'd replied. I saw you said about Combe so took it that's where you'd been. Hope we do see you there next year.. And it's nice seeing it move for me too..lol
I did noticed it was flocked, fair play to you for keeping up the quality I look forward to seeing it again
See update below..lol
Small bits done...
Wasn't happy with the fit of my scuttle cover, so made a new one up and thought i'll get it flocked to match the plug and top-hat cover. The leather one never looked right.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/FB_IMG_1433702487930_zpsstaxgjv0.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/FB_IMG_1433702487930_zpsstaxgjv0.jpg.html)
More matching look.
Got a better fit too which i wanted. As my old one would pop up at one end...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1029_zpsuhviuygj.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1029_zpsuhviuygj.jpg.html)
On the way to PVS the car felt a bit off, after queuing in the heat the car was just crap to drive.. Felt like it was missing every so often. Then when i dipped the clutch it would just stall...
Back to work so i got ordering. New cap and arm and new Let plugs, rather than RS turbo plugs.
These seemed to have helped and it idles better now and no missing so far.
When fitting the new cap i added in to P clips. I was never happy that the hall affect sensor wire hung down in the bay.. (crap pic i know)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1040_zpsmvuaorum.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1040_zpsmvuaorum.jpg.html)
Added a Pclip to the front and bottom bolt to hold it wire in tight and out of the way.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1041_zpsaveh04nn.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1041_zpsaveh04nn.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1042_zpsayhudqex.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1042_zpsayhudqex.jpg.html)
Oh and no the cap isn't staying orange.
CorsaBBoomer
16-06-15, 12:44 PM
:thumb: Small bits done he says
great work as always
Well they are small bits..lol
nova_niek
22-06-15, 06:49 PM
Small bits done...
Was happy with the fit of my scuttle cover, so made a new one up and thought i'll get it flocked to match the plug and top-hat cover. The leather one never looked right.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/FB_IMG_1433702487930_zpsstaxgjv0.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/FB_IMG_1433702487930_zpsstaxgjv0.jpg.html)
One Dutchman in need of clean undies. Simply love this pic. Benn, you'll probably say it's just okay, but to me, it looks the dog's reproductive organs. :thumb:
In the photo i see 2 things i don't really like. But that's just in the photo.....
But thank you Niek :)
I am still waiting for a passenger ride in this.
conza123
22-06-15, 07:41 PM
I am still waiting for a passenger ride in this.
I'm still waiting for him to fix where slipped and scratched the bulkhead last year lol
I am still waiting for a passenger ride in this.
Ha are you? Sure i can sort that out.
I'm still waiting for him to fix where slipped and scratched the bulkhead last year lol
Me too. hurts me every time i need it. Just in a annoying place.
ben doodar
28-06-15, 01:25 AM
Ever thought about smoothing all the holes underneath the bonnet Benn? I've been thinking about doing mine but don't think I can be bothered. Never seen it done before and think it would look ace with your super smooth engine bay.
How did you do the cover piece for the scuttle. Mines a mess too and that looks loads better
Ever thought about smoothing all the holes underneath the bonnet Benn? I've been thinking about doing mine but don't think I can be bothered. Never seen it done before and think it would look ace with your super smooth engine bay.
Would be very tidy, but i thick due to how much flex there is in the bonnet i think it would crack...
How did you do the cover piece for the scuttle. Mines a mess too and that looks loads better
I got a big bit of cardboard, cut it to size (left to right) then slid it in (front to back) you can then mark where to cut for the wiper linkage and bits.. Then on the front edge, you can push the cardboard down and the fire wall will mark it. You can then cut along the indent and it should fit. Get it all right, then trace the template on to plastic/carbon fiber or what ever you wanna use.
Ever found your rear lights just dont look as clean as they could? I have.
Found the black plastic just looks faded and dated. So i set about it... Gave them a rub down.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1056_zpsuzpigmxd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1056_zpsuzpigmxd.jpg.html)
Mask the lenses up..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1058_zpsc9u6vuvj.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1058_zpsc9u6vuvj.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1059_zpsxwswceef.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1059_zpsxwswceef.jpg.html)
Light coat of etch.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1063_zpsnv0wekon.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1063_zpsnv0wekon.jpg.html)
Rock on with the gloss black...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1066_zpszeyryi8w.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1066_zpszeyryi8w.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1067_zpsmwrgp3he.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1067_zpsmwrgp3he.jpg.html)
De-mask the lens.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1069_zpsomeuxm58.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1069_zpsomeuxm58.jpg.html)
Then get the lacquer out as i wanted the lenses to be shinier..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1070_zpsyihmsotw.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1070_zpsyihmsotw.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1071_zpsoibmiyrw.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1071_zpsoibmiyrw.jpg.html)
4 Coats later...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1077_zpsbx7mmuij.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1077_zpsbx7mmuij.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1078_zpssapfures.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1078_zpssapfures.jpg.html)
Looking a bit better.
Ever found your rear lights just dont look as clean as they could?
No.
Lacquered entire units should add a certain glossyness to it though, providing they stay free of chips and marks!
It's like the start to a Cilit bang advert!!!
"ever wondered why your lights aren't as clean as they could be?"
No.
Lacquered entire units should add a certain glossyness to it though, providing they stay free of chips and marks!
You need to be more like me then! hahahaha and yeah they already do look more glossy which i wanted.
It's like the start to a Cilit bang advert!!!
"ever wondered why your lights aren't as clean as they could be?"
Have you too? ;)
ABoresta
02-07-15, 12:16 AM
Everytime I see your car at a show I just drool for ages until I get dragged away haha, still baffles me how you get the engine bay so tidy! Very nice car mate!
Glad you enjoy. And bay wise. Evenings in the garage getting filthy and a note pad to work stuff out on..
nova_niek
06-07-15, 08:08 AM
Those rear clusters make me happy. Still amazed how you find things to improve upon Benn.
Good, i like them more now too. I improve cause i see most things as shit tbh.
I'll judge your skip bennnnnn :)
BRoadGhost
07-07-15, 12:59 PM
Do you think it possible to hybrid the top oe red lenses with aftermarket bottom clear lenses?
Reason why I ask is; clear lenses with red tint put on for legal reasons fade to pink within 2 months.
Yes, but it will be tricky to get the glass(plastic) out with out breaking it. Its mega brittle.
I made a set of tinted ones using House or Kolor Kandy red, theres a guy on here still using them and they still look like they did the day i painted them.
conza123
07-07-15, 07:58 PM
I just noticed your titles wrong, u should rename this benns on going struggle lol lol lol
BRoadGhost
09-07-15, 11:40 AM
Tint spray or regular red spray paint? I've used red tint spray before & that's faded too within a year or so.
Proper paint, you can get kandy colours which are transparent. You build the colour/tint/shady up by layering. That wont fade as it will be cleared after.
And you can have the as light or dark as you want.
This kinda stuff.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Candy-Apple-Red-Basecoat-Candy-Paint-Aerosol-400ml-Candies-Kandy-FREE-POST-/331261955001?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d20c04bb9
Then you could use clear lights as i did, then tint the bits you want a nice deep red.
BRoadGhost
12-07-15, 03:20 PM
Perfect thanks!
Ian_Gsi16v
13-07-15, 11:34 AM
Looked awesome at Billing, tidiest engine bay I have seen in a Vauxhall, it's well up there with the MK1 Golf boys.
Saw this yesterday and took a few basic iphone pics. Looked awesome. Liked the detail of fitting the side repeaters more flush.
Great work.
Looked awesome at Billing, tidiest engine bay I have seen in a Vauxhall, it's well up there with the MK1 Golf boys.
Thank you very much. :)
Saw this yesterday and took a few basic iphone pics. Looked awesome. Liked the detail of fitting the side repeaters more flush.
Great work.
Thank you too, glad you spotted a few details. Get ya pics up, always worth a look.
Thank you very much. :)
Thank you too, glad you spotted a few details. Get ya pics up, always worth a look.
Photobucket has just totally killed any image quality it had. I'd be better off drawing it with paint and it'd look better.
Scottcooper85
13-07-15, 04:49 PM
One my mate took
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e181/scottcooper85/Mobile%20Uploads/C8196C62-DF1F-4ECB-AAB7-64FA6FAD088F_zpsbhpt0uba.jpg (http://s39.photobucket.com/user/scottcooper85/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C8196C62-DF1F-4ECB-AAB7-64FA6FAD088F_zpsbhpt0uba.jpg.html)
nova_niek
13-07-15, 07:20 PM
Awesome as ever Benn, took a few minutes to soak in all the details of your bay at the VBOA show but felt I could have stood there for hours on end to discover all the tidy and smart details. Got to love people with automotive OCD. :thumb:
Photobucket has just totally killed any image quality it had. I'd be better off drawing it with paint and it'd look better.
Bang it up and email me me the better one.. Cheeky i know.
One my mate took
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e181/scottcooper85/Mobile%20Uploads/C8196C62-DF1F-4ECB-AAB7-64FA6FAD088F_zpsbhpt0uba.jpg (http://s39.photobucket.com/user/scottcooper85/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C8196C62-DF1F-4ECB-AAB7-64FA6FAD088F_zpsbhpt0uba.jpg.html)
Love that, thank you.
Awesome as ever Benn, took a few minutes to soak in all the details of your bay at the VBOA show but felt I could have stood there for hours on end to discover all the tidy and smart details. Got to love people with automotive OCD. :thumb:
Great to see you there, sorry we didn't get a proper chat. Glad you liked it.
Here's mine from Billing. Only taken quickly on iPhone so no majestic arty farty shots I'm afraid.
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss239/michaelw3628/General/9ad71c05122128fc191ecc77c94f6feb.jpg
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss239/michaelw3628/General/f106282597d12ad6f2f54ea1e0de050f.jpg
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss239/michaelw3628/General/0b19d8c8c512d79b767556ef3af6615d.jpg
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss239/michaelw3628/General/e815799fa94439f079f3bdbc14527c28.jpg
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss239/michaelw3628/General/332e29d8e6c607e3f66f2e859e1bc90e.jpg
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss239/michaelw3628/General/67869bae18e5a704b64e7fff05fbf27a.jpg
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss239/michaelw3628/General/a3c2283a058207c12566d32f49e6ceec.jpg
If you want any emailed, drop me your email address.
i love this car soo much, you sir are a legend keep up the good work.
Rick
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