safcdixon Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Then Im in the same boat with the auto lol, would be worrying if she would hold the power, due to the fact as soon as I have a tt I will tune the engine. Yeah i know fella wish i could justify paying 3-4k to convert too 6 speed, But the car just doesnt get used enough and the auto is good enough for the type of use it gets, I would like too do some trackdays and cant see it being much fun in an auto. goodluck whichever way you choose too go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 R154 will do the trick up to 600bhp. Definitely the route Im going once I'm standalone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 (edited) Yeah i know fella wish i could justify paying 3-4k to convert too 6 speed, But the car just doesnt get used enough and the auto is good enough for the type of use it gets, I would like too do some trackdays and cant see it being much fun in an auto. goodluck whichever way you choose too go with it. Would certainly be worth doing a track day mate, im sure you could still have plenty of fun. R154 will do the trick up to 600bhp. Definitely the route Im going once I'm standalone. Definitely a option worth considering if a V160 is out of the question. Bit of an update on the car- The parts I was supposed to be getting to add to the bling, have gone a bit pair shaped, due to unforseen circumstances. So keron has kindly sorted me out some now, so back on track. I have also got back to cracking on with my wheels, so centre caps are already to be stickered up, and clear coated. Then I can fit them along with the red nuts. Then need to get some smallish spacers quickly to tie me over until a nice set of meisters or equips show them selves, Although i MAY have sourced something else but keeping this hush hush until/if its finalised. Also just ordered a different carbon to try on the exhaust surround. Edited April 12, 2012 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 Got the exhaust surround ready today for primer then the wrapping is due. Also got a new stock arieal coming as my current one decided it didnt want to work any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Got the exhaust surround ready today for primer then the wrapping is due. . looking forward to the pics mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 looking forward to the pics mate Should be wrapped within the next couple of days and finished by the end of the week. The first one that is. If all goes well i will be ordering all the bits do do the GB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Exhaust surround updates. The final skim is complete and today had it primed up painted and laqured ready for wrap, although I didn't have to paint it, it was done as I had left over paint and it I have a nice surface to wrap on now. Very happy Also as I have missed out on two set of works equips this week so I wet flatted my centre caps and layed my decals, now they are ready for clear coat. This will at least improve my current wheels, as a temporary measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) Centre caps are off to the paint shop to be lacquered tommorow. Also got some nice bits through today, ready for paint and chrome Got my carbon wrap, Dizzy cap, Rad clamps, Intake rubber, Intake clamps, Handbrake surround, rubber grommets for de sploilering. Edited April 18, 2012 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Caps all finished. Also got my fresh mkiv owners club stickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Got my stock ariel through today. Thanks hackin'n'bashin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 Just ordered my engine oil from opie and decided to get some gear box oil too, thought the W58 deserved some love. So got- -6 litres of Mobil Super 3000 5W-40 Engine Oil. -3 Litres of Motul Gear 300 75W-90 Racing gearbox fluid. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the weather holds off tomorrow as I have high hopes on getting some work done on the old car, along with some nice pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Been a very busy guy yesterday. Took all the wheels off and gave them a good clean and then fitted the new centre caps all round along with my red wheel nuts. Very please with the wheels now, just need to get some small spacers for the rears. Also fitted the new handbrake surround along with my new Owners club stickers. Then took my old knackered Ariel out and fitted the new one, so that's another job off the list. Next I took the rear wing off the car just to see what it looked like, and TBH while the car is on stock suspension I didn't think it looked right so I bolted it back on. And then I wrapped the Exhaust surround in the carbon wrap, And for my first ever attempt i am really happy although there is one small area with a couple of bits in it, but these will not be seen once fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 The bad bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 Managed to get myself a sheet of plastic today and I'm hoping to cut out a number plate surround to give the rear a very US look pictured bellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 Got the dizzy cap back today along with the top piece of ducting and a cap im using for a little idea for some more under bonnet bling. Had a major set back on the exhaust surround, went of to be clear coated and it just went black not sure why the hell that happened but it means I now have to carbon skim or wrap it and just put up with it not being shiny. Spent ages stripping it back and cleaning of the High temperature glue:( Gutted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Mate are you using vinyl wrap and then spraying it with clear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 Mate are you using vinyl wrap and then spraying it with clear? Correct. Thats what I tried anyway. Back to the drawing board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 For that true carbon look I think your have to try true carbon weave mate. Will be more costly, but give it that genuine feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 For that true carbon look I think your have to try true carbon weave mate. Will be more costly, but give it that genuine feel. Im going to now with my surround, but has left me in a bit of a pickle for the GB ones not sure i have the time to skim 15 or so items... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 your be fine dude, if you spray 5 at a time you will save urself loads of time prepering the work area. people may pull out if the price increases with the cost of materials so you may not even have the 15. see how you get on with yours, cant wait to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 your be fine dude, if you spray 5 at a time you will save urself loads of time prepering the work area. people may pull out if the price increases with the cost of materials so you may not even have the 15. see how you get on with yours, cant wait to see it. Its more the amount of work you have to do on the resin afterwards but like you say I will see how I get on. Want to get it done before the 7th so need to get cracking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 Fitted my last painted bit of the ducting. And I know the clip is on back to front but hopefully I should have some new ones going on soon. Also stuck my cap back onto my old wheel cap on the intention of using it for a cap, it fitted but didn't clear the bonnet so need to bore it out a bit. Quick picture of my plastic for the surround. And finally some nice tatsty lube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 nice to service her, she will love you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 nice to service her, she will love you It better lol. Only did the oil 5 months ago too but i want it done for piece of mind before Dragonball and while I was ordering away I thought the gearbox deserved some love too. The box oil hadnt been done in a couple of years so wont hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 Well was the big day today...MOT. Those three letters that can mean the difference between my HSBC account loving me or hating me, But she passed yet again, so she still has a clean record. Did get an advisory on a bush so need to get one of those but other than that all good. Going to invest in some new front brake pads too as I did the rear only a few months back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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