Nanglebadger Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 what were the MOT issues dude? be good to know what's passing and what's giving headaches these days. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Quality Phil always have a soft spot for GT'sJohn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 what were the MOT issues dude? be good to know what's passing and what's giving headaches these days. Phil. Rear brake imbalance (handbrake) right rear giving the trouble. Rear fog (id retrofitted one into the right reverse light) he wanted a danglely thing as the reflector inside is different. Quality Phil always have a soft spot for GT'sJohn Thanks John. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matty gt Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 some love your giving the gt quailty there love the build matty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 phil i just spotted there is a bolt missing on the chassileg gearbox mount !!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Help!! show me where, fire the pic up Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 freaking rear brakes are always an MOT nightmare bud. Hope u can get it fixed, if so, be good to know what parts are required to bring her up to strength as no doubt mine will be fubared also! Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 freaking rear brakes are always an MOT nightmare bud. Hope u can get it fixed, if so, be good to know what parts are required to bring her up to strength as no doubt mine will be fubared also! Phil. ill take some before and after pics of my refurbishment attempts. not sure where to start really. hopefully its something relatively simple. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
karl. Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) Looking great Phil! Hopefully our cars will make it out for this summer Edited July 24, 2014 by karl. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lew777 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Love a gi bonnet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gryzor Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Help!! show me where, fire the pic up Phil This pic but I think it's just the angle its at and the lead makes it look like a hole. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Legend Richy, cheers. aye that is the just that pic, the bolt is in place. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 ya thats the 1 ha ha ooooooooooops think i need glasses Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hookie663 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Phil mate car looking real well pity bout mot but cud of been worse we will hada get meet sorted soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Love it phil! Shes a stunner. Is chris mapping it again? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 ya thats the 1 ha ha ooooooooooops think i need glasses aye you and me both, eye sight is perfect here either lol Phil mate car looking real well pity bout mot but cud of been worse we will hada get meet sorted soon Yeah got some bits from gryzor tonight and should have everything else we need to sort it so should take too long to solve. Love it phil! Shes a stunner. Is chris mapping it again? she is actually a dirty sleg with paint chips and dirt everywhere but it def looks alright in the pics Yup chris has standalone wired up throttle body with GTR variable tps already fitted Greddy Boost controller 430cc injectors All sitting for her passing her MOT! Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 MOT Retest booked for tomorrow... tonight was just tidying things up i thought - setting idle etc. Firstly a very nice surprise, Willy had a guy at a loose end for a hour or two today and had him machine polish the complete car = WIN next surprise was willy had worked out what way to best use the arch roller that we borrowed from fellow starlet guru and TGTT member/mod 'Gryzor' same on the other side but then found a few wee problem to sort. will report in tomorrow should i pass or fail Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Sell me your wheels!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 Sell me your wheels!!!! ive went through too much for them lol Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kavan-k Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Love your car Phil! Makes me want a gt! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 WELL NOW.... mapped this last night, light ignition/fueling in the 11s. but that rattle old engine finally gave way. So back to the drawing board. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Ringland? Gutted for you Phil, looked awesome tbh! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Ringland? Gutted for you Phil, looked awesome tbh! havent got it apart yet, may pull the engine out tonight or by the end of the week maybe. id guess piston broken at skirt x3 lol gutted, trying to source some parts to see if the car can live on another wee while! Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H_D Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Gutted for you mate - I may have a set of stock pistons and rods if you need them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Gutted for you mate - I may have a set of stock pistons and rods if you need them need forged gear again im afraid though offer very much appreciated. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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