Rob_Mitchell Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 More updates from Simon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 ok i will start liking jedward then mate and ill drink more monster What's up with Jedward yallll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Back end was put back on its wheels today after a few little jobs needed doing. Front end is up in the air now and i got all the power steering lines finished and everything connected to the cooler. Got alot of tidying up to do under the car and more bits need chroming as they are bugging the hell out of me. Got basically the front of the engine stripped again and i have atleast 15 nuts and few bolts which are off to the chromers. Radiator hose clamps are being changed for chromed stock clamps as i hate the jubilee clip look. I know im being a fussy git but its not till i got under the car today, that i realised just how messy it looks. No drama's but just a slight delay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Back end was put back on its wheels today after a few little jobs needed doing. Front end is up in the air now and i got all the power steering lines finished and everything connected to the cooler. Got alot of tidying up to do under the car and more bits need chroming as they are bugging the hell out of me. Got basically the front of the engine stripped again and i have atleast 15 nuts and few bolts which are off to the chromers. Radiator hose clamps are being changed for chromed stock clamps as i hate the jubilee clip look. I know im being a fussy git but its not till i got under the car today, that i realised just how messy it looks. No drama's but just a slight delay I dont think your being fussy at all. You want it all your way, there's nothing wrong with that it's your car mate. Your doing a mighty fine job so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 I dont think your being fussy at all. You want it all your way, there's nothing wrong with that it's your car mate. Your doing a mighty fine job so far. True, i just want to get the ball rolling but i also dont want to cut corners on the look im going, for as it will stick out like a sore thumb, which i noticed today when i was looking at parts. Need to get this gearbox cooler mounted tomorrow and i WILL do it... plus i need to fabricate a bracket for my overflow tank, so i hide it under the fmic cover. Them 2 jobs will take up all my spare time tomorrow but its a Tick off the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Still awaiting my top mount suspension rings in chrome to turn up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwalker705 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 looking damn good there !!! whats still to go on ?? breather lines and a few other odds and sods ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 looking damn good there !!! whats still to go on ?? breather lines and a few other odds and sods ? loads of stuff needs doing mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 loads of stuff needs doing mate. Like that big ugly wiring loom that runs through the bulkhead needs relocating and the hole welded and painted cos you forgot to do it when you painted the bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Like that big ugly wiring loom that runs through the bulkhead needs relocating and the hole welded and painted cos you forgot to do it when you painted the bay lmao Thats too neat for my liking mate, im not as obssessed as you in the hidden look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 lmao Thats too neat for my liking mate, im not as obssessed as you in the hidden look. I'll give you a month or so and you'll be gutted you didn't do it. It will eat away at you inside until there's nothing left and you go totally insane and think the bay looks a mess because of it. Then you'll want to hide the brake lines and brake booster pipe. It's only a matter of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'll give you a month or so and you'll be gutted you didn't do it. It will eat away at you inside until there's nothing left and you go totally insane and think the bay looks a mess because of it. Then you'll want to hide the brake lines and brake booster pipe. It's only a matter of time. AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, its killing me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, its killing me Your laughing now BUUUUUUUT!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I still think it looks immense...even with the "big ugly wiring loom"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I still think it looks immense...even with the "big ugly wiring loom"! Lol. See Rob theres 2 of us and the car hasn't even made it to a show yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I was "quoting Hodge"! Don't drag me into this!lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Someone back me up here lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 The engine loom relocation aint on the cards, im happy with how mine looks. I thought i would post some pics of what i have been looking up at recently. I have cleaned alot of muck off the power steering rack and the underneath the subframe but some areas need a ick of paint (which i have also ordered) Still alot more grime but ill get it off in stages as the fumes from the cleaner are making me buzz. I think once the srd undertray is on it will prevent anymore crap getting into the engine bay. Lmao still cant believe i polished the bottom of the engine and chromed the sump but it does look great from under the car- i envy anyone i run over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 just had a pm and the do-luck bonnet if finished, happy days, should get it back next week. Been so busy on the car today, degreased all the underneath of the car and yes with a toothbrush i removed lots of crap stuck in the nooks and crannies. Gave the subframe, lower arms and pretty much everything else a coat of gloss black..... looks mental and so clean. Treated/sealed the welds and plates under the arches from when i welded up the holes to give a smooth bay. Got more painting to do under the car but its looking really nice now and how i want it to look. Now everything is clean and painted i cant see much dirt and grime getting into the bay with the srd undertray fitted too... obviously i need to keep ontop of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Triple chromed top mount rings arrived today, they look really bling. The underneath of the car is now finished and wheels are back on but im sure they will be off at lee's again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Triple chromed top mount rings arrived today, they look really bling. The underneath of the car is now finished and wheels are back on but im sure they will be off at lee's again. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=140726&stc=1&d=1319274600 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=140727&stc=1&d=1319274600 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=140728&stc=1&d=1319274600 They look much better now. Loving the third pic. Unveiling the shiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 True to his word Mr.ryan G sent me out a couple of 2bartuning decals. Got a bonnet catch all blinged too, ready for the do-luck bonnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I wand some of those but never got any. Guess my punt 61mm turbo is too small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 cracking work mate, shame about the ugly loom.... JOKES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 cracking work mate, shame about the ugly loom.... Such a stunning engine, ruined by an ugly loom. Guess next years show n shine is all mine then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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