Rob_Mitchell Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 interesting mate, the idea is very very good but filling with fibreglass will crack over time i think? never done anything like this so not too sure mate if im honest. may work mate, i the arches were metal a plate could have been welded then filled over the top. ill find out some information mate... i like the idea though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 interesting mate, the idea is very very good but filling with fibreglass will crack over time i think? never done anything like this so not too sure mate if im honest. may work mate, i the arches were metal a plate could have been welded then filled over the top. ill find out some information mate... i like the idea though. I've got z mate that did this to his RX7. I'll drip him a txt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 Looking good so far Thanks Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 nice little feature in banzai mag mate with the blue supra you built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 nice little feature in banzai mag mate with the blue supra you built. Yeah I got a copy of it the other day. I only sent the pics in 18 months ago lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Yeah I got a copy of it the other day. I only sent the pics in 18 months ago lol. lol . looked great mate, first time i have seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 The pics in my garage are much much better. Which reminds me I must update that at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 Done a bit more work on this. The fittings for the BOV's arrived so I got those in place. Now just waiting for the braided line and some more fittings and after that I can get the front bumper on for final fit. Started back on the drivers rear quarter again. Out came the acrilic puttyto fill any gaps or minor inperfections in the kit. In total there was only 4 I think pin holes in the arch which needed attending to. Ive also used it to run down the seam between the skirt and car. After its all hardened ill wet flat it back until its nice and smooth and then reprime it. Once this is done then thats the drivers side complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 You're really getting there mate. It'll be in and out of the bodyshop before you know it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 You're really getting there mate. It'll be in and out of the bodyshop before you know it I want it running 1st Johnny to be honest. I want to check the squat on the rear arches to make sure they dont catch before it goes to the bodyshop. im sure it wont but wouldnt mind checking 1st. Im going to take a few days off work when the car goes to the bodyshop aswell so I can go down and strip the car and help prep/prime amd flat back the car ready for paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I'm really excited for you buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 I'm really excited for you buddy! Not excited as i am Johnny. I think realistically its gona be Feb time when I get the ECU, when I get my bonus from work. On the up side im going to look at a unit next weekend so were still all go for your build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 looking good john. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Not excited as i am Johnny. I think realistically its gona be Feb time when I get the ECU, when I get my bonus from work. On the up side im going to look at a unit next weekend so were still all go for your build. Great stuff. Am very flexible on dates mate, so we can work on that in the new year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 looking good john. Couldnt have done it without you Rob cheers dude. Great stuff. Am very flexible on dates mate, so we can work on that in the new year No probemo mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Have you decided what ariel you're using? Have you considered deleting the ariel recess and hole, and using a glass mount ariel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 Have you decided what ariel you're using? Have you considered deleting the ariel recess and hole, and using a glass mount ariel? Im using a stock ariel mate i like them sadly enough. I just waiting for a couple of parts from Supra stevo that ive lost from mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Im using a stock ariel mate i like them sadly enough. I just waiting for a couple of parts from Supra stevo that ive lost from mine. Nothing wrong with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I like the original aerial. I don't like those stubby ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I like the original aerial. I don't like those stubby ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 Had my first bollok drop with the car the other day. I've applied the red stopper to the caps between the rear arch and the pod on the skirt and also where the skirt meets the sill. I've left it to try and when I went back to it found it was spongy over the gaps. It then dawned on me that I really need to use something so stuff the putty down the gaps. Instead it's just skimmed over the top making it not thick enough, so unfortunately it's all got to cone off and start again. It's not a major ball ache but I'm a little disappointed I never thought about it lol. I'm getting stuck into it on Saturday so hopefully I'll sort the problem and get it primed ready for flatting back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 bummer mate! hope you get it done again nice on the wkend - its a nice little learning curve eh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 serious mate? thats not good this stuff should go off hard and flat down really really easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 Yup, minor set back lol. I'll get stuck into it on sat morning. I really can't see it being an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Im using a stock ariel mate i like them sadly enough. I just waiting for a couple of parts from Supra stevo that ive lost from mine. just trying to find a gap in work time to get these in the post to you, work is mental at the min mate I like the original aerial. I don't like those stubby ones! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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