Nic Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I'm already cock watching:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 Nicely done Nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Nicely done Nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 I had to look twice to check:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Nice one Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magictorch Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Thats my Sunday arranged then:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3LL Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Am jealous, I cant wait to get this done once I have sorted out the cosmetic side of things.. Keep us posted on progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 Thats my Sunday arranged then:D:D Yep come over and make a list;) I'll give you a call tonight:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 You'll be changing that sig of yours soon then Hoff. Good luck with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Just thoughtI'd update this a little. I picked up the car about 3 weeks ago, and felt bad about stripping it. It was very clean except from the damage to the passenger side wing and wishbone. As you may have seen from the for sale thread I have started to strip it now and the conversion will begin on the 1st of May. We are planning to strip the donar car totally 1st and then remove the NA engine, diff, propshaft, autobox, J-spec brakes and the exhaust from the NA. Then all the TT parts and UK brakes will be put on. I have also brought the 1st decat to go with the 2nd I already have, restrictor ring and service items from Paul. Magictorch is donating me his uprated fuel pump. I have a few gauges on the way so I can keep an eye on things. I have also just ordered a fmic. Its an xs-power one but a bit of research has told me it should do the job, we'll see though. If the stock smic wasn't quite as battered I would have stuck with that. Helens (the girlfriend) brother will be carrying out the work, with me as the go for, and has decided to take the week off to do it which is good as it means less rushing and getting to bed at a tidy time:D So hopefully i'll be able to get it down to Surry for the rolling road day, it'll definately be ready for Japfest:) Just cant wait now:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Woohoo, good news mate Sorry if I missed something, but is the doner the silver 6spd that was hit by the truck? We got offered that car for £1.8k, but were too slow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themodifiedkid Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Just thoughtI'd update this a little. I picked up the car about 3 weeks ago, and felt bad about stripping it. It was very clean except from the damage to the passenger side wing and wishbone. As you may have seen from the for sale thread I have started to strip it now and the conversion will begin on the 1st of May. We are planning to strip the donar car totally 1st and then remove the NA engine, diff, propshaft, autobox, J-spec brakes and the exhaust from the NA. Then all the TT parts and UK brakes will be put on. I have also brought the 1st decat to go with the 2nd I already have, restrictor ring and service items from Paul. Magictorch is donating me his uprated fuel pump. I have a few gauges on the way so I can keep an eye on things. I have also just ordered a fmic. Its an xs-power one but a bit of research has told me it should do the job, we'll see though. If the stock smic wasn't quite as battered I would have stuck with that. Helens (the girlfriend) brother will be carrying out the work, with me as the go for, and has decided to take the week off to do it which is good as it means less rushing and getting to bed at a tidy time:D So hopefully i'll be able to get it down to Surry for the rolling road day, it'll definately be ready for Japfest:) Just cant wait now:) Ive got an xs power fmic:hide: It was a straight forward fitment and does an excellent job, have had no problems with it so you should have no worries in that department mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Woohoo, good news mate Sorry if I missed something, but is the doner the silver 6spd that was hit by the truck? We got offered that car for £1.8k, but were too slow No, but that sounded a steal! I bought Jammox's car. Its an auto. Ive got an xs power fmic:hide: It was a straight forward fitment and does an excellent job, have had no problems with it so you should have no worries in that department mate Thats good to hear mate:) Is yours auto or 6 speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themodifiedkid Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 No, but that sounded a steal! I bought Jammox's car. Its an auto. Thats good to hear mate:) Is yours auto or 6 speed? Its a facelift auto mate, absolutely love it. Bet you can't wait now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Thats spot on. Eager is an understatement:eyebrows: I really cant wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Ive got an xs power fmic:hide: It was a straight forward fitment and does an excellent job, have had no problems with it so you should have no worries in that department mate XS-Power had a bad rep early on, but now their stuff is top notch! I know a few MR2 owners with XS-Power parts, and the quality is as good as more expensive brands. Good luck with the conversion hoff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Thanks very much:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 XS-Power had a bad rep early on, but now their stuff is top notch! I know a few MR2 owners with XS-Power parts, and the quality is as good as more expensive brands. The FMIC's are not, thats for sure!! They are "okay" in the grand scheme of things and fine for BPU use (and an improvement over a knackered stock one, obviously), but to consider them on par with some of the branded makes is misguided and incorrect. Are the pipes they supply now have flanged ends and do they fit with the stock airbox? To date everyone I know has had issues with the pipework not working with the stock box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2JG Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Good luck Adam, hope all goes well and I'll see your reaction at Japfest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Good going mate. I would consider a better fmic though. You want to get it right first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 good luck adam hope all goes good for you, enjoy;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Cheers Gaz mate. As for the fmic I cant really afford go for anything else. As Daryl said its better than whats on and should do for bpu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Cheers Gaz mate. As for the fmic I cant really afford go for anything else. As Daryl said its better than whats on and should do for bpu. As mentioned, it's fine for BPU, but the pipework won't work with the stock airbox, unless they've made major changes in then last few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magictorch Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 As mentioned, it's fine for BPU, but the pipework won't work with the stock airbox, unless they've made major changes in then last few months. I think Adam has a aftermarket filter from his donor car, Darryl its a HKS pipe...very bling:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philstowell Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 good luck mate, can you put up some pics of the bay when your done please.........(thinking very hard to ones self......) all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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