DODGYDODDS Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 (edited) So I thought I would finally get round to writing up a bit of a build thread. Started my car last Monday, to do a few freshen up jobs ahead of japfest. But things escalated as they always do. Been meaning to get this up sooner but had no time! When I first had purchased the car in 06 it was full veilside a very polarising kit, but to be honest the car didn't look to bad. I replaced the wheels shortly after And then the mahoosive spoiler but always wanted to change the kit But sadly after going bang in 2008 and taking me a long time to save to get her rebuilt, forged n uprated components later it was completed in 2010. But because of this set back and cost things went a stray. The bodywork got very tatty, had issues with my hks hipermax 2's a canon for an exhaust and the naff j spec brakes were needing a change. So japfest was a good excuse to start with fixing it up. After most parts were ordered and on route for the project. She went into the bodyshop to resolve the problems. The Failside kit was removed and the skirts were test fitted to the car. Removed the lights and spoilers And set about finding the flaws and dents. And there was a few. So sorted them and rubbed the filler and paint down Next was to degrease and clean the brakes I purchased off a forum member Then a good sanding ahead of paint. My strut brace feet make an appearance to My new whifbitz exhaust turned up And next to arrive was my new meister r zeta r's coilovers All the while my wheels were at the shotblasting and powder coaters. getting the corrosion off and then a base powdercoat before they get sprayed. So had to get them as it was a tight schedule Edited May 9, 2013 by DODGYDODDS (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DODGYDODDS Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 This weekend just passed was all about the mechanics so got up Saturday to make a start. List of jobs was fit coilovers, paint and fit uk brakes, fit the exhaust. Change drivers side front lower control arm, a service and a few small things. Started with painting the brakes. Got them tied up and started applying the coats. Went with Toyota Electra Blue. Then after they had dried I applied the decals and the clearcoat. Look alot better than the red. As they were drying I moved on to the control arm. Wasn't to bad to get off And replaced the knackered one. And Then on to the coilovers. Took the old hks hiper d's off They had seen much better days Replaced with the meister r's, finally a threaded shock for easy height adjustment. That was it for the day Sunday first up was the exhaust. Swapped the old cannon for a whifbitz variant. Cleans the back end up nicely. The old one was silly big Then onto fitting the brakes. Took off the old j specs. And cut the old guards, to accommodate the bigger disks Then put the calipers on. I've obviously simplified as these take ages to write! Here's the finished article. That was it for the day, I needed to get tyres on my front wheels. As the old wheels won't clear uk front calipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DODGYDODDS Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Monday, I had the front tyres put on so I could get the car rolling and off the ramp. The next two days, in my spare time, were spent prepping the body Takes me to today. on to the bumper fiberglassed, and rubbed down And primed. Also managed to prep the engine cover and windscreen panel for a fresh cost of paint. Finally Got the car in the booth masked up and ready for paint. My mot is booked for Friday afternoon. Going to be a couple of busy days. As I have to paint, detail. Put all the parts back on and shadow chrome my wheels. Easy?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Impressive so far - looking forward to seeing more of this. Wheels refurbed look very good - always like the Vortex Rs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Wow, good work. Look forward to seeing the finished car. Hope all goes to plan fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy52 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Great work so far fella! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Great work bud Some great improvements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 looking good mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Excellent progress. Looking forward to more updates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DODGYDODDS Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Thanks all. It's been a struggle but its nearly there, and ill be glad to have a non shabby car at the end ! Been prepping like crazy today. Will be spaying this afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Good Work !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilps Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 That would have taken me about 14 years, never mind 14 days... good work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeiretto Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 That would have taken me about 14 years, never mind 14 days... good work!! Haha, this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Awesome Supra-love, matey. Keep it going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraleeturbo Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Looking good I'm subscribed for more piccys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest balloo Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 what wheels are those in the first picture mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DODGYDODDS Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 First job was to get on with the painting so laid down the paint. Then as that was drying, I started rubbing down the primer on the bumper. A few hrs and arms like Popeye later it was done Then as the car was dry by now, demasked it and rolled it out the booth to do a final test fit on the bumper. Then in to the booth for painting Next up was the strut Brace feet and engine cover. And finally the wheels. They were powdercoated black as a base layer, after having them stripped and bead blasted. As Vortex r's had shocking build quality and corrosion was a plenty. So flatted down the powder coat for a base layer of black. The reason being was I was trying a new paint system from specialist paints a shadow chrome. Not very shadowed but look nice in the flesh Then a final cost of laquer This is how she sits ready for a busy day tomorrow but did manage to get the spoilers on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DODGYDODDS Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 what wheels are those in the first picture mate? They are old school Works alloys I think mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Quality stuff indeed! Can't wait to see this all back together - the wheels will look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DODGYDODDS Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Quality stuff indeed! Can't wait to see this all back together - the wheels will look great. Thanks bud. It's been a bit of a marathon but it is coming together now. I'm looking forward to seeing the wheels in the natural light. I'm pleased how they have turned out. Especially after what they used to be like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I've had Vortex Rs before and as you say they corrode badly and ferociously once they've started. Lovely looking wheel though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I have vortex r's as well and they need a refurb, according to the bloke I spoke too they are crap for having laquer problems . Great thread though I enjoyed reading it and nice photo's as well, top work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DODGYDODDS Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 (edited) I've had Vortex Rs before and as you say they corrode badly and ferociously once they've started. Lovely looking wheel though. Yes they do. They are the lepers of the wheel world! I have vortex r's as well and they need a refurb, according to the bloke I spoke too they are crap for having laquer problems . Great thread though I enjoyed reading it and nice photo's as well, top work Thanks alot and Yes he's right mate. The laquer was very weak with a poor bond. Especially to the polished lip. My wheels had defects in the laquer after just a month on the road. Even the paint underneath was poorly done. My wheels had the paint coming off in sheets in the end. Which was a shame for such a nice looking wheel Edited May 9, 2013 by DODGYDODDS (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DODGYDODDS Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Can't believe I never finished the thread. Better late than never This is the car with all bits bolted back on after all the work. Going for the mot (was cringing at how close that ridox bumper was to the floor) Finally home And the car at some of the shows and track day events last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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