Peter P

So bit of an update. Pipework should be done now and hopefully on the way back to Lee and the team to fit. Mike has also finished the new engine loom which has to be said looks amazing! Such quality work. Still some work to be done, but moving forwards which is all I can ask for as I know how busy SRD are trying to help as many of us as possible. Will update further when I hear more. Enjoy the sun folks!

Morning All. Small update from Lee/SRD. The new intercooler pipes have been fabricated by the super talented Ash, and have been sent off to Sean at Inspraytion for powder coating in the same dark copper used on the original pipes. Mike is tackling the new engine loom and Ash is currently getting stuck in to the downpipe and midpipe, however they still need a flange to turn up. Not much in the way of photos, but did get this one of the new pipework. Ash has done a fab job as always and hopefully these will be powder coated soon and sent back to the guys to reinstall. I’ll keep you all posted when I hear more. Have a great day all.

Hi, My stock JDM twins are going to be available shortly. Car is being converted now to big single setup so the twins have been removed and will be for sale if interested. Car is currently at SRD in West Sussex or would be Kent when it’s ready for me to collect. Think front turbo has some blade damage, but worked fine and apparently fairly common according to Lee P. PM if interested.

Hey all, I’m keen to get to one of these again once I get mine back from SRD. Will keep an eye on here as won’t be this month. Hope those who can attend have a good time and I’ll see you all soon hopefully.

Very nice Brad. Paul’s done a lovely job with that. Looks stunning!

Latest update and progress photos from Lee/SRD. Turbo is fitted along with the Hypertune intake manifold. Ash has made a start on the new intercooler piping and the guys are waiting on some bits for the new Garrett G40-1150 so they can fabricate the oil feed and down pipe. The oil return side of the turbo is all fabricated and installed. It’s coming together nicely and every photo I see is getting me more excited as it’s one step closer to being finished and ready for me to collect and drive. I’ll keep you all posted when I hear more.

Thanks mate. Should be something posted on socials soon as far as tickets for spectators. I will PM details over in case you are interested in attending. Should be a good show with lots of nice cars and people attending. Hopefully see you there.

There is a GT Tuners Club event taking place there on the 14th July. Hoping my car will be ready by then so I can attend.

Thanks mate and 100% on seeing it at a meet. Hoping to have it back for North Weald if things keep going well. Fingers crossed.

Couple of update photos from Lee/SRD. They painted the throttle body black to match the Hypertune and tie in better with the engine bay theme. Notice all the masking tape to protect everything whilst they do the fabrication work. It’s this level of care and detail I really appreciate and value. Coming along nicely.

Thanks mate. Lee has told me they look better in person and not as orange as in the photos, so hopefully all good there. Shouldn’t be any issues with the paint, and if there is BCS do give a warranty on their work so should be fine.

Funnily enough Lee at SRD mentioned Bigg Red is who they normally use. SRD are doing a great job as they always do. It’s the care and attention to detail that really impresses me. Super pleased with their work.

Thanks. It is a shame as BCS did my ISF calipers a few years back and they did a great job. Just wanted to share and glad if it helps others.

Evening All, Had some more updates from Lee/SRD today. Ash has been busy making one of his beautiful exhaust manifolds. Done some test fitting with the turbo and it’s looking so good. Also got the refurbished calipers back today from BCS. I opted for McLaren burnt copper, but it’s also known as burnt orange. I’m guessing it looks different in person as the photos make it look a bit more orange than I would have liked, but I’ll have to decide for myself when I see the actual car if I’m happy or not. Bit odd and disappointing they have over sprayed the new piston seals. It’s off because they clearly took the calipers apart and replaced the seals, but didn’t paint them first and then rebuild them. Looks like they rebuilt them and then painted them which is why there is over spray. Don’t think it will show on the car, but considering this was their premium service and not exactly cheap, it’s a bit frustrating. Think it looks better with the wheels back on and the body in the photo, but let me know what you guys think. Work will continue on the hot side for now and then Ash will move to the new intercooler pipework which is going to be powder coated in the same dark copper used on the current pipework, strut brace and also the bolt in half cage. I’ll provide more updates when I hear more, but going well so far and I’m very happy with Lee/SRD and the work they’ve done for me so far. Thanks guys.

Morning All, Had some more photos and an update from Lee/SRD. The PHR power steering reservoir is fitted, so is the FluidAmpr crank pulley and the Radium fuel pump hanger and new pumps we saw in a previous photo. New battery also mounted in the boot. It’s all coming along nicely when you think it’s not even a week into the build. Huge thanks to Lee and the team for their efforts. Looking forward to seeing more updates soon.

Had some more photos and updates from Lee/SRD. Strip down is going well and some new parts have been fitted including the Radium connections, GTR style coilpacks, new fuel pumps and hanger and they trial fitted the Hypertune intake manifold. Note all the carefully placed masking tape on delicate areas like the carbon pieces and the intake manifold to prevent any damage or scratches. Clearly taking a lot of time and care to fit everything which is nice to see. Love the difference between the original fuel hanger and single 255 pump versus the behemoth Radium hanger with dual 485 pumps. Considering it only went in on Monday I’m really pleased with the progress so far. More updates to follow.

Started to strip out the twins, looks like we have some blade damage on the front turbo. Not sure how or when that happened, but apparently not that unusual as Lee has seen them like this before and they still work fine.

Afternoon Folks. So next phase of my build is now officially underway. Dropped the car off at SRD this morning. Few before photos from Lee so hopefully I’ll get plenty more as they start the work to get the single setup installed. First job was whipping off the U.K. brake calipers which are off to BCS for refinishing as the OEM coating is awful and was coming off badly on the passenger front. Not going to spoil the surprise and say what colour they are going, I’ll post up some photos when they are back and reinstalled. Keep an eye on this for updates, now the fun really begins! Cheers all.

Good detailed video from Paul. What did you decide to go with in the end Brad? I’d be tempted to do the lot and I’m guessing you’re the same way given all the attention to detail I’m seeing with your build.

Thanks Andrew. Much appreciated my friend. Less than a week to go now until I need to dig out the Hypertune intake manifold and drop it off with Lee and the team. Been waiting years for this, can’t wait to see it afterwards and drive it home. Stay tuned for more updates guys.

Morning all. Hope you’re having a nice day too. Forgot to grab a few photos of the new Pro Spec Imports carbon wing mirror covers. Snapped a few this morning before I set about cleaning the daily. These go over and around the stock mirrors, so easy to fit and they look surprisingly good. Very pleased and adds a nice touch.

Indeed. Thanks mate, did put my mind at rest and the harnesses were actually the easy part in the end.

Afternoon All. So had a mammoth day yesterday driving across to Whifbitz to get the half cage and harnesses installed. Huge thanks to the guys for their hard work and effort, wasn’t as easy as I’d have liked, looks like the rear is slightly out possibly linked to the accident damage we found when we replaced the drivers side rear quarter. Meant a lot of elongated holes to get it to fit, but it worked in the end and I’m really happy with how it came out. Had a good wash and clean inside and out today, next up is the trip to SRD in a couple weeks to get the single fitted. Hoping they can send me some photos and updates I can share with you all. Till then, here’s a few photos of the cage and harnesses all fitted and looking rather tasty. Enjoy!

Thanks mate. Gives me a good idea of how to fit mine next week. Looks great.

Thanks mate. That would be greatly appreciated. They look great, bet you’re pleased with them. Know they aren’t cheap, but the quality is there for sure.