Yeah it's really getting there, I'm not sure if I should just pull my finger out and get it done, or take it steady and have it done for the next show season, there really isn't that much left to do.
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Yeah it's really getting there, I'm not sure if I should just pull my finger out and get it done, or take it steady and have it done for the next show season, there really isn't that much left to do.
Engine bay is starting to fill up.
https://i.imgur.com/uLuLyKQ.jpg
Looking Great!
Well it's been an expensive month, I finally got to the stage where I needed to fit my Wilwood calipers, nothing to difficult, they weren't a perfect fit and some grinding to clear the hub knuckles was needed, but nothing to major, anyway once they was on I hit another snag
https://i.imgur.com/bxr2jd7.jpg
The revolution alloys I had wouldn't clear the calipers
:confused: these are supposed to be Motorsport alloys and I assumed they would fit as the Wilwood dynamite kit isn't a massive setup.
So I needed new wheels, I've always said I would never fit speedlines to my car, I do think they look nice, just far too common, but what have I done.
https://i.imgur.com/jwQwk4Q.jpg
Aha, so not what you was expecting, I really like these and they clear the calipers fine.
So I had some Goodyear f1s fitted and put them on the car.
https://i.imgur.com/pfJJa2z.jpg
Hopefully the next update will be the engine running.
Gave the car a quick wash after I changed the wheels
https://i.imgur.com/z51Q5om.jpg
What are the wheel sizes fella? I’m running these in 15x7 ET 45 I believe, clear my Alcons on a 285 disc no probs
The revolution alloys are 15x6 it's hard to explain in words but they was catching on the alloys closer to the lug bolts rather then the outside, if they was bigger say 270mm they would have fit. You can actually see in the picture of the brake where it has taken the paint off the caliper.
Yeah I understand, the inside of the wheel is slightly dished and the part of the calliper closest to hub touches the wheel. But if the disc was bigger then it would move the calliper further out and more into the dish of the wheel.
Let me know if you're thinking of moving those wheels on if they don't suit your needs.
I am actually thinking of selling them, PM me if your interested. They current have Nangkang ns2r 195 50 15 tyres and wheel and tyres have done zero miles, but had a few marks from being on the car
Look gorgeous, would also be interested if your not going to use them...
Sorry mate house already has the wheels.Quote:
Originally Posted by boffer8
haha no worries.... look forward to seeing what you put on it next.... looked sweet on those...
Sorry Boff!!
I might have some Speedline Corse 15x7 ET 45 4x100 in Anthracite available, only done one trackday
I've neglected this thread, but I have been chipping away at the list of jobs.
Yesterday I took the car to my exhaust place and had my downpipe done, not cheap but so much better then bodging something together
https://i.imgur.com/CkRIkA0.jpg
Off she goes, I rented the transporter as it was cheaper then having someone else move it for me.
And the money shot.
https://i.imgur.com/7MyiayT.jpg
The whole system is now custom and I opted for a sports cat to keep the gasses flowing, I also had the boss for my wide band sensor welded in.
The car is now insured and I need to get the last few bits sorted and it should be on the road.
Sweet! Are we going to see it at retro rides weekender?!
What's the dates? I do need to try and set my self a target to have it ready by.Quote:
Originally Posted by millworm
18/19 may
All going well I'll be there.Quote:
Originally Posted by millworm
Sweet, look forward to seeing it!
https://youtu.be/DbHbvOPVLVM
Quick video of the first start up.
Very happy, just a few more jobs to get done and it will be in for an MOT
Sounds good! Just on a base map?
Yeah, just a base map for now. I'm going to be making a few tweaks to the engine setup before I have it set up, but more on that in the next update.Quote:
Originally Posted by millworm
Sweet, wont be long untill we see it then
Well, I've had a slight change of plans, the car hasn't even turned a wheel yet, but I've decided the gsxr throttle bodies are not upto the job, just feels like a bodge and it will never be perfect.
So I've splashed out
https://i.imgur.com/RRZjBJu.jpg
Currently having a new manifold made and will be fitted to the car once I have all the bits I need.
Excellent!!!!
Porn!
https://i.imgur.com/7wqMewq.jpg
Just taken it around the block, first drive for over 4 years, brakes need some work still and I need to sort the idle out, but I'm over the moon, so so happy
Looks immaculate mate, pleased for you! Going vboa then?
No unfortunately I have to work, I think I've missed most of this year's show season, might just wait until next year now to show it.Quote:
Originally Posted by millworm
That's fair enough man, gives you ample time to iron out any little issues with it being a fresh build
Pic of the first fill up, drives like shit at the moment but it's off to be mapped on Wednesday, can't wait.
https://i.imgur.com/X82tXFc.jpg
Premium stuff i hope!
Only the best lol
Well after what can only be described as a disaster last year, with my engine not being as healthy as it should have been I had to pull it out and put a new one in, I didnt bother doing anything to the new one, except clean and paint it, fit my cams and do the cam belt and change some gaskets.
It's now looking all good again
https://i.imgur.com/K3V2K0V.jpg
It never made it on the rollers last year due to the engine. But I'm booked in to be mapped on July 14th so hopefully all will go well and I'll be flying around in this finally.
Also it just passed its MOT so that's sorted for the year
https://i.imgur.com/nkvuAmi.jpg
Tester was very happy with it, no advisories.
https://i.imgur.com/TRc5gzy.jpg
Only things left are to fit my gsi spoiler and side skirts, plus I'd like to do something with the interior, maybe a retrim in the future.
I'll update this after the dyno session.
Nick
Well its been a while since I updated this, a lot has been going on in the back ground, just when I thought the car was done it kicked me in the balls more then once.
So the car was done, just needed mapping to get it running correctly, so after waiting what seemed an age to get its turn on the rollers, it was finally my turn. So we had an issue with the crank sensor which in the end turned out to be the loom, two wires back to front but it was soon sorted and sent back.
Attempt two, this is where its gets interesting after having a little play but still not running right the the car suddenly dies, long story short the valve has come into contact with a piston causing some damage to the piston.
https://i.imgur.com/KJjaB5p.jpg
After leaving it to sit for a few weeks I decided to just throw an engine from a scrapped car in it and get it going, so onto ebay I went an got one delivered on a pallet, got it all cleaned up and put it in, started it up and............ knock knock knock knock knock, I turned it off and went it inside and sulked.
So only one thing for it, order a rebuild kit, new pistons, new rings, bearings, gaskets, the lot. I rebuilt it in my garage and got it slotted into the car and it started first time, success.
https://i.imgur.com/YcJWa3V.jpg
Then it had a wheel alignment
https://i.imgur.com/OPDBmiU.jpg
So back to the dyno, finally all was well and the car made a healthy 146bhp, this is a 30bhp more then the 116bhp it came with from the factory. Plans for the future are to get my cams sorted out as this engine is running standard ones and have the head flowed, but for now I'm just going to enjoy it.
https://i.imgur.com/ZLPyqLf.jpg
Nick
Sounds like quite the emotional rollercoaster!
Were you able to diagnose why the valve hit??
It had catcam camshafts in it and it was on standard cam sprockets, all timed correctly. I havent looked into it to much and I dont want to sling mud, but something isn't correct with them
So back on the dyno today, had some issues last time so had to go back
https://i.imgur.com/D0MY0SI.jpg
36hp more then standard, I could probably get another 15 with cams and headwork, but to be honest I'm happy with how it is.
Just love driving the thing
Nick
Torque looks decent too - nice and useable!
Will be great fun to drive with that power on a nice revvy engine