ripped_fear Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 I can appreciate the hard work on the throttle and Y branch mate. I haven't done it myself but recently bought some from here and can tell there is some serious elbow grease involved! Thanks mate, it is indeed hard work. Since moving away I no longer have access to all the tools that would make this job much easier, but not to worry im not afraid of manual labour lol. Got a fair bit done on it yesterday but didn't get any pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 More parts arrived! Started some more polishing as needed a break from the inlet Before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 Well the paint was a bit of a fail, its not paint at all, its a laqure with a red 'hue' to it, very strange, so now I'm thinking of getting a red and using this candy stuff over the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 uk rear now on, and the real carbon fibre surround is now too before nearly there comparison after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Looking good mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 Thanks bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Nice work dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attero Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Shame I got rid of my old leaky battery or we could have put that shiny bumper right. Looks awesome though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Nice work dude Cheers mate! Shame I got rid of my old leaky battery or we could have put that shiny bumper right. Looks awesome though. Cheers Luke, you however are not allowed anywhere near my rear again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 started on the sub enclosure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) started on the sub enclosure. Also just bought a black metal and rubber speaker grill to hide the sub, want the install to look oem. Just need the leather to cover it and then i have everything needed. Edited April 11, 2014 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonc Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 some good work Jake well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 What sub are you using dude, will the rear seats still be usable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 some good work Jake well done Thanks mate, shes still serving me well hope your vvti is going strong. What sub are you using dude, will the rear seats still be usable? I have a 12" shllow mount Pyle sub, along with a amp, cant remember what brand. And a Fli wiring kit. The rear seats will still be there, but the sub will block the seat belts so they wont be usable per-say, but the sub will be able to be disconnected and removed quickly and easily, so if needed they will be able to be used. However its the car is just my toy these days so its normally only me driving or just one passenger so should be perfect for my needs. Just fancied doing something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Just sorted a plenum for the old girl. this along with the y-pipe, and throttle body are going to the body shop next week, to be smoothed, all casting marks removed, painted 199, and all connecting bolts are going to be done candy red. something a bit different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 How's the sub going to mount to the seat jake? Also are your glassing it I take it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 How's the sub going to mount to the seat jake? Also are your glassing it I take it? Not sure yet, thinking about mounting two bolts out the back so it bolts from the back of the seats, between the top an lower part. Either that or some sticky Velcro strips, or option three is mount some threaded bolts coming out of the seatbelt wholes into the base of the sub box. It is being covered with fabric then glassed over yeah, Have covered it but the materials too thick so struggling to get rid of the creases. Going to by some thin fabric and have another go. Going to then cover it with a layer of sponge then re cover or get it done professionally so its a similar texture to the dash. That's the plan anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I'd just make sure what ever u do make sure it can't move, that coming at you from the back won't be fun. It sure is different I'll give you that, I think in the long run you may be better re designing the seats and having it through rather than on the seat, will look foward to updates! Covering it with a simular material to the dash is a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 It will be secure mate don't worry about that. If I'm going to do a job it will be done properly. I like the idea and have only seen it done once on inferno's build so I want it to be different but still look oem-esk. May get in contact with a trimmer to give me a guestimate before I attempt it on my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) Tomorrows the day, dropping a load of parts back to my body shop to have done. Throttle body- Continue smoothing and paint 199 Y pipe- Continue Smoothing and paint 199 Plenum- Smooth and paint 199 Rocker covers- Mirror polish Pulley set- Stripped back and primmed. TRD blade- Repaint as i have scratched it since Christmas in the boot! Also picking up my metallic red and more 199 paint for some other bits im doing over here. Also MOT day on Wednesday! Edited April 28, 2014 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Well she passed MOT, got three advisories. One front tyre low, just legal On the same corner the caliper is binding just in limit and one bush on the back with a very small amount of play. Not bad for a twenty year old car, never failed one yet. So she is going to get treated to some new calipers and hopefuly a new set of wheels and tyres. As a treat ive already got the pulleys back from the paint shop in a course metallic red, ready for me to lay the candy over. And the rocker covers are being polished as we speak. Also took her for a drive and got some pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Glad it passed without too much trouble mate Brilliant pictures of a beautiful car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Along with mine, One of my Favourite Silver supras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 thankyou guys, nice to get such nice comments about an NA as they get so much jip on here. One side of the rockers covers is back and I'm sure I'm not fan of the months, as ive changed my mind and decided to scrap the polishing and get them painted 199 too. Makes scene as its lower maintenance and should still look good plus everyone polishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Very nice Jake. (Hope you didn't ground out to much pulling on to the main road at that horrible junction). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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