Dave Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Aha! I remember this one, just can't remember where i saw it before! Thats gonna be some track tool mate. Will be watching this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalesi2001 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Awsome write up buddy, love reading the really long, detailed threads like this!! You are gonna have an amazing machine when you get all that done, looking forward to watching this one develop!! Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strictlyboost Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 read your thread on the itr forum, would love to know the total weight of your car once you have finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoocake Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 Cheers guys - the positive feedback really helps move this project along, without it, it'd be hard to summon the energy sometimes. I will be getting the car weighed inthe next few weeks, but dreading getting it done as I'm sure I'll be dissapointed..it'll never be light enough Got the dashboard out at the moment, and stripping out the redundant wiring such as the fog lamps, washer motor and ABS loom. Very tight for space behind the interior fusebox...I'll get some good pics up over the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBK89 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 do you even need a dash?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoocake Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 do you even need a dash?? Aha.............for now I'll stick with it, but already made my aluminium one which I'll fit when I have time to fabricate mountings for all the switches and dial cluster. At the moment, I'm in a rush to get a car ready for Knockhill in 4 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLAMES-VTi Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Mb is looking very good stoo! You need to change the bushes dude! i just changed all of mine for some superflex, mugens and spoons! and all i can say is the car feels soo different! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoocake Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 Yes bushes is high on my list after Knockhill - can't wait to get them done and have it feeling like a new car again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoocake Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 Long overdue this one...As I'm going to Knockhill on the 7th June, I've been getting the car tidied up for this. Decided to take the dash out to get at the remaining wiring that needs hauled out and finish the interior paint job.Also thought it'd be a good opportunity to fill the gaping hole in the bulkhead from where the air con plumbing used to be. This loom now on has 6 cables left in, down from about 14 beforePlenty of this can still come out next time I go at itAlso had a wheel alignment done at Powerstation in Tewksbury, and I cannot recommend them enough - they did a great job, very friendly, took their time to do it properly and very pleased with how the car drives now. Unfortunately it came to light that my lower nearside wishbone is a bit mishapen, resulting in just under 1degree of castor too much(/little - can't remember which way it was bent), but this explains why the car pulls gently to the left. Already sourced a replacement but won't be fitting it before Knockhill in 2 weeks as I don't have the time. Also, the rear camber needs sorted so I'll have to fit adjustable arms at some point - until then, I'm stuck with 2.8degrees at the rear, which makes it a little skittish at the back on the current tyres. Speaking of which, I'll be collecting a set of Toyo R888s on the way up north for track use, so I'm quite excited to see how they perform.This week I'll be making a passenger doorcard, and working out a way to get the passenger window to open as I'll be embarking on a 2000 mile trip which will include getting to Scotland (Dunblane), 1 track day at Knockhill, then me and a few mates from up there are going on a Top Gear style "Find the best driving road in Scotland" tour of the Highlands! Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryocivic Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 lookin good bud,its good to have a sort out innit,get rid of the unwanted stuff and for u SAVE SOME WEIGHT it would be good if there was carbon fibre items out there for the m even more weight saving and it looks good to.it will be nice to c the dash in when your done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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