JasonR24 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 That looks spot on mate.... Don't fancy doing all under my bonnet do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Nice fresh look I think the top rad pipe and intercooler pipe would look spot on painted the same silver as the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
and1c Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Nice work!. Those mikalor clamps look baggy around the intake hose though (and yes, I can see they are not tightened in the image!). Can see boost leaks from there even when they are maxed out tightness wise! I ended up binning all mine... they don't have an even clamp force and just wouldn't seal under higher levels of boost. Was sad to have to do it as they look much nicer than jubilees... and wiggins are crazy money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 That looks spot on mate.... Don't fancy doing all under my bonnet do you? haha thanks mate, think i will pass on the opportunity Nice fresh look I think the top rad pipe and intercooler pipe would look spot on painted the same silver as the rest Thanks buddy, but think the polished look will pull together once a few more additions have been added Nice work!. Those mikalor clamps look baggy around the intake hose though (and yes, I can see they are not tightened in the image!). Can see boost leaks from there even when they are maxed out tightness wise! I ended up binning all mine... they don't have an even clamp force and just wouldn't seal under higher levels of boost. Was sad to have to do it as they look much nicer than jubilees... and wiggins are crazy money oh really thanks will look into that as i was always under the impression of the complete opposite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 So today the weather was against my plans of going to the Basingstoke meet so been playing with my new pressure washer and have started mocking up a new piece to be made out of carbon.. Going to be ordering the stuff to make this in the next week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 So today's work has gone really well. These are the type of jobs I enjoy. I have always wanted a centre engine bay box and today I decided to give it a go. Never seen a carbon one so that was the task to be different and I must say I'm VERY happy with the out come. Started by making cardboard templates and then transferred them over, took allot test fitting both on and off the car but it fits fairly well now. Please note the ends arnt fixed in the pictures. Used some door edging to trim the edges and used a piece of vac line as a temporary measure for the clutch res hole. (have another idea for that at a later date.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 Nothing to much to report but just bought another carbon plug cover that will match the rest a bit better and had a picture of the dash part that went to the paint shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 So my new carbon plug cover arrived today. Massive thanks to keron for more brilliant service as always. Much happier with this one, this is here to stay. Tomorrow she is getting a well deserved clean and the front wheels are going to get re balanced as I have some wheel wobble occasionally when braking hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Brilliant work mate, that bay is looking absolutely immaculate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 im liking that center cover! nice work mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 So despite this heat Ive been out working on this since late morning. -front bumper alignment issue fixed, if you look in all my past pictures there has been a bump under the passenger light, this is now sorted. -new boot lid struts fitted, thanks to pedrosixfour for great deal and quick delivery -had the front wheels re balanced -Front nearside brake checked over this was to check for anything abnormal that could be causing the brake vibration, the metal retaining wire was not in one of the pins properly so sorted that, will be checking the car tongiht on a drive, if it continues then there is a possibility of a warped disk - shadow sport Snow foamed, Autoglym shampoo'd, Shadow sport polished, poor boys black hole glazed and auto glym aqua waxed, meguires metal polished the wheels and shadow sport glass cleaned. Over all a productive day, didn't get half of what i wanted done but i always over commit myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 Brilliant work mate, that bay is looking absolutely immaculate. im liking that center cover! nice work mate Thanks guys, i have the intention of adding a 90 degree carbon strip along the upper corner but that will have to wait for now as its surprisingly expensive for the size i need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty338 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parm_93 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Just been reading through since I last posted agessss ago. You don't mess around! Credit to you mate, that engine bay and the car in general is looking amazing from what it was! Need to pull my finger out my ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 Should have more updates by Saturday.... more carbon is on order Stunning Cheers mate Just been reading through since I last posted agessss ago. You don't mess around! Credit to you mate, that engine bay and the car in general is looking amazing from what it was! Need to pull my finger out my ass I try lol. I bought it to build over thee next few years......that didnt really happen. Progress will slow next year as we are buying a house so I intend to get as much done then next year just tinker with it and enjoy it. looking forward to seeing some more progress on yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parm_93 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I try lol. I bought it to build over thee next few years......that didnt really happen. Progress will slow next year as we are buying a house so I intend to get as much done then next year just tinker with it and enjoy it. looking forward to seeing some more progress on yours! That's funny you should say that, I said the complete opposite when I started.. 'I'll have it done by summer 2016', and here we are at the end of season as a rolling shell LOL. Get the house, then get the single . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 That's funny you should say that, I said the complete opposite when I started.. 'I'll have it done by summer 2016', and here we are at the end of season as a rolling shell LOL. Get the house, then get the single . haha it will come, your is a much bigger build in comparison! And you read my mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 Lots to do tomorrow, got to prep the car for TRAX and fit all my new goodies! -Carbon lip spoiler -White Dash LED's -Replacement head unit Decided to change the HU when this one popped up for a decent price and should be a bit more in keeping with my interior, although my current one is ok I dont particuarly like the silver. And the lip spoiler is just laid on the car in the picture to get an idea of what it will look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I'd like to change my Dash LED's to a white colour. Are you doing it yourself or buying a unit predone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 I'd like to change my Dash LED's to a white colour. Are you doing it yourself or buying a unit predone? The ones I have just bought are simply for the dials, ignition etc but the AC unit will be done later in the year, im intending to give it a go this time myself, I did pm heckler but havent heard from him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 Today's TRAX prep is done, got the lip spoiler fitted and the new head unit too Very happy with it all. SO need a TRD rear spoiler now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 Trax has been and gone and the car was well received just a shame the weather was so sporadic. Few pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 Few more pictures I have been tagged in on FB from TRAX, the one of the rear is by far my favourite shot of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 And again a few more that have popped up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 An inspiration as ever Jake. Car looks really good and the set up really suits those wheels imo. Out of interest, where did you get the carbon rear lip from? It looks good and a good fit. Great work mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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