ripped_fear Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) Been a while since I posted on the build. Wish I could say I have been out enjoying the car, but alas I haven't, its been sat in the garage since Bournmouth wheels and hasn't even been cleaned since, let alone moved However, this doesn't mean the car hasn't been in my mind, and along with the battery cover, battery case, plenum, badges, and throttle body I now have some more engine bay parts to fit. I managed to pick up a nice mirror polished top water neck, (going against my no polished parts theme) but I couldn't not, as it was a great price and think it will tie in nice with the rad and top radiator hard pipe. I also purchased a nice carbon radiator shroud cover, not the wifbitz shroud I wanted, but for now should tidy up the bay a little more for this year until the winter. Needs a good flat and polish and I may get it re-lacquered yet depending on how it comes up. I have a show next month booked, and obviously the S'Club party, so between now and then I intend to get some of these above parts fitted. That is it for now, not the most exciting update but an update none the less. Edited June 25, 2016 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 Carbon rad shroud fitted today, Had to use the dremel to cut a small section out to allow for the OEM rad shroud bracket to clear, also drilled a couple of holes to make sure its bolted securely instead of just stuck in place. Rather pleased as it also polished up nice and doesn't require a new clear coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 looks familiar that mate LOL I used double sided tape on mine, cant take it off now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 looks familiar that mate LOL I used double sided tape on mine, cant take it off now Sure you can still get it off if needed mate. I used some double sided on the upper edge but used the internal drive bolts for the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parry_10 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Nice jake. If you're as fussy as me I would get the correct silicon reducer off the throttle body and paint the inlet and tb too:) who is the car officially sponsored by? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Nice jake. If you're as fussy as me I would get the correct silicon reducer off the throttle body and paint the inlet and tb too:) who is the car officially sponsored by? Thanks mate The silicone is correct, as my pipe work steps up to a 3" from a 2.5" so it requires a 3" the whole way. Long term I'm going to get a new FMIC with 3" all the way. New inlet and TB is sat ready to go on too Smoothed and painted Just haven't got around to doing it as you have to reset the TPS etc a member has kindly offered to help with that so I have to fit around him. Here is a picture of some of the bits from a previous post- Car is Sponsored by a small detailing company called 'Shadow Sport' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) I think Parry means using a reducer pipe like this - https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/samco-xtreme-straight-reducer-76mm-60mm-xsr76-60 Edited June 28, 2016 by Frank Bullitt Correct link added. (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parry_10 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I think parry means using a reducer pipe like this - https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/samco-xtreme-straight-reducer-76mm-60mm-xsr76-60 I see what Jake means now. He is right it just looks like it isn't right that's all. Would look better if he trimmed the silicon back but then might not be enough room for the clamps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 I see what Jake means now. He is right it just looks like it isn't right that's all. Would look better if he trimmed the silicon back but then might not be enough room for the clamps I could trim it a bit more, but thought it looked a tad better Un cut as there is a slight discolouration around the weld of the set up to 3". Maybe I will try trimming a spare if the general consensus would think it looks tidier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 I think Parry means using a reducer pipe like this - https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/samco-xtreme-straight-reducer-76mm-60mm-xsr76-60 Yeah that wouldn't work with my setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 So nothing exciting but gave the car a quick wash and a wipe over ready for wroxall abbey this weekend. Been getting a bit negative recently as the car isnt getting much use, my last 2 shows have been cancelled, and my mate I normally go driving with still has his car in bits. Have taken it out a couple of times in the last week just to give it some use but nothing properly. Just got to hope the weather holds for this weekend other wise im taking my daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 Got a new heat shield on tonight This is mainly to cover the side of the rad shroud that the carbon cover doesnt cover Does the job, thinking of getting it paint blue though. What does everyone else think? blue or get it polished up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Looks fine as it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 Wroxall abbey weekend just gone, was a brilliant weekend, best event of the year so far. Got to catch up with lots of people and bought a couple of bits. Today's plan was to clean it, but the weather is stupidly hot today and don't relish the idea, so did a little bit of work in the garage and fitted some more shiny bits, and I'm calling that it for now unless it gets cooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parry_10 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Looks clean. Please change that intercooler pipe off the throttle body to a 3 inch then reduce it where it isn't seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Looks clean. Please change that intercooler pipe off the throttle body to a 3 inch then reduce it where it isn't seen Thats a great idea to tie me over until I go for a new FMIC, good shout. I will ask around a few local fabricators and see what they can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I had a good look at it at Wroxhall, very nicely done looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Yea looked brilliant at wroxall. It was good to meet you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 I had a good look at it at Wroxhall, very nicely done looks great! Thanks homer Did you recognise the wheels? Yea looked brilliant at wroxall. It was good to meet you. Thanks buddy, good meeting you too. Sure we will meet at another event in the future. Hopefully you have made progress with your issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 (edited) So a small update, I have sent a small piece off of the plenum to the body shop to be painted black, also sent my spark plug cover off to be re-done again as the paint had reacted for some reason, so that is getting re-done. Also sent my stock supra Airfix model off with it all to be painted the the same lexus blue However after seeing the plug cover go to the shop today, typically a carbon one just popped up for sale so bought that too so will now have a choice once I have them both here. Edited July 24, 2016 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 Pictures from the body shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 So bit of a disappointment today, weather is bad so car jobs were a no go but the carbon spark plug cover rocked up, gave it a clean and removed the stickers and went to fit.....AND..... the carbon is a different colour long term i will sell this one, but not untill i find a replacment in the correct shade of carbon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew 007 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) Car looks awesome Jake. Even better in person buddy coming along nicely! Edited July 28, 2016 by drew 007 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 Car looks awesome Jake. Even better in person buddy coming along nicely! Thanks mate, just need to nick your wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 So I have invested in some carbon products,and material so I can hopefully have a go at making some of my own custom carbon bits. Got a few ideas planed so keep watch. She also has her first mot in my ownership on Wednesday, so nice excuse to take it for a trip back to my home turf on the Isle of Wight. Fingers crossed she passes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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