el_bandido Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 Okay, here we are... Took me about 7 hours but I'm quite pleased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Cool keep at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) Will do. Nothing is going to happen for a few weeks now as I'll be in Ibiza. Edited September 10, 2016 by el_bandido (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Massive difference. Really impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 Thanks. I'm slowly getting used to using the wrap, made a few mistakes but it's a good learning experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Good work on the wrap. Loads better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodst Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I'm after a set. Do you still have them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodst Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 wicked, cheers. If anyone is interested in a set of staggered TTE wheels, I'll probably have a set up for sale soon. Do you still have a set of TTE alloys for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 I haven't found a set of wheels to replace them yet. - - - Updated - - - Good work on the wrap. Loads better Cheers! Getting there anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 So these arrived... Should be fitted by the end of the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Suspension is finally on, after a bit of a hiatus (due to new job). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 Suspension on car. Will give it a clean before Silverstone. Next job will be the v8, going to start with a Soarer unit and mate it to the W58, so I can get a Syvecs fitted and running, plus sort the fabrication work out for the exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 Just had my first proper hoon with the GT1's fitted and all I can say is "oh my god, these are amazing". Absolutely blown away by how much it's transformed the ride vs the TRD bilsteins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 After a good drive to ace and back, the car is leaking a bit of oil (looks like it's from the back of the engine). As I want to bin the 2j anyway and the insurance is due this month, it's getting SORN'ed tomorrow. Won't be on the road for a year probably but big things will be happening in the mean time. Currently looking for a Soarer to get all the bits from and it will have a v8. This isn't a particularly complicated swap so it will get done on the driveway I hope. I'll get some photos when the work starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Cool good luck, looking forward to youtube burbling vids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 There will be plenty, going for an x-pipe and twin exit set up (with no cats). Will cost £££ but what else is money for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Good man, looking forward to updates on the V8! Where did you get the Meisters from by the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin smith Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 good luck with the build, looking forward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) Good man, looking forward to updates on the V8! Where did you get the Meisters from by the way? I was an early adopter of Meister R's back when they were first starting out (in the IS200 crowd), bought direct from Jerrick at Meister R using their website. The GT-1's were expensive but worth every penny. I've also started the leg work on the custom rear LED clusters Edit: Current shopping list for the near future: Vibratechnics Soarer engine mounts New radiator Twin electric fan kit Active front lip W58 adapter kit new set of suspension bushes front and back blow over carbon OEM bonnet and facelift wings red chrome wrap Edited June 26, 2017 by el_bandido (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I was an early adopter of Meister R's back when they were first starting out (in the IS200 crowd), bought direct from Jerrick at Meister R using their website. The GT-1's were expensive but worth every penny. I've also started the leg work on the custom rear LED clusters Edit: Current shopping list for the near future: Vibratechnics Soarer engine mounts New radiator Twin electric fan kit Active front lip W58 adapter kit new set of suspension bushes front and back blow over carbon OEM bonnet and facelift wings red chrome wrap Yeah I've seen a few people swear by them. I'll get some one day. With the chrome wrap make sure whether you do it yourself or take it somewhere that the best quality stuff is used. I bought some blue chrome wrap from a mid-range supplier and it was absolutely shocking quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 I'll be getting someone to do it for me, it's not worth the gamble. Fully expect it to cost upwards of a grand, I'll get it treated while it's being done too. Should look good when it's finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 How is this progressing Mainly interested if you fit the 6 speed auto box and the work required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 Been sat on the driveway over winter due to the rest of life getting in the way; however, I've been stockpiling bits. On the plus side, I have a lot more money to play with, so the current plan is to mate the V8 to the existing W58 and then get it down to Whifbitz to look at putting the 7 speed DCT in. The only pain in the arse there is that I'd have to take out the 1.5 way cusco diff that I've only just fitted, in favour of an IS-F diff with OS-Giken 1.5 way, so that's £££ I've wasted. I'm going to give it a clean, sort the rest of the interior out and fit the carbon hatch as soon as the weather starts getting a bit nicer. Also need to order a new radiator, then it's off to get MOT'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 For reference, I spent A LONG time trying to get something arduino based working to control a simulated 6 speed auto, but it's (currently) beyond my skill level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 For reference, I spent A LONG time trying to get something arduino based working to control a simulated 6 speed auto, but it's (currently) beyond my skill level. I thought the knowledge is out there to run a 6 speed Lexus box ( A761E ) ? I would love to see one of these running on aftermarket ECU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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