jason_l Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 nice too hear cause i have been promised a ride and will do anything to keep it lolnight dude cant wait for the update no matter how small it is Don't worry i will keep my promise mate, you will get a passenger ride in this! Im happy to give people passenger rides as any feedback will help refine the thing. Im sure there will be a few teathing problems that will need sorting on this, anyway.........*** Update ****Got up to JDModified yesterday and although it was a slow day a have a few other bits to update so here it is.The last few weeks i have been working on a few bits that are now prepped and ready to be welded onto the buggy. These have been left with them and will be added in the next week or so.The first thing was to get the harness bar made. This was a bit of guess work as i didn't have the buggy with me to check fitment. I roughly measured it and checking fitment yesterday it is pretty much spot on. detail of the inserts before welding........I Also settled on a final design for the rear light clusters and i decided to put the reverse lamps in the cluster as well. So i just need to add the rear fog, this will be placed under the number plate in the middle of the car.This is what they looked like just after they where lazer cut out without being cleaned up.I got them made from 5mm steel so that they will have a 2.5mm radius to keep mr IVA happy They have all been rounded off and have bolts ready for the lights to be fitted in place.Also been working on the side vents for the rear. These came with raised strips over them which i really don't like so i decided to remove them. Im still working on these and i almost have one done but they take alot of sanding, checking, sanding again etc.This is what they looked like when they arrived.......and this is what they look like after a good sanding and a bit of primer. Loads better i think.........The adjustable spoiler has also been welded in place now and doesn't look to bad to be honest. Yes the spoiler itself is MDF but it is just a jig that was used to get the correct spacing of the brackets. The finished spoiler will either be made from Carbon or green Acrylic. Not too sure yet........While i was up there yesterday the only thing i really managed to get done was to grind a couple of mounts off the back that i no longer need and where in the way of where the harness bar will go. I really didn't feel 100% but had to get something done.And a few more pics i got.........I will be up there on the 10/11/12th of December to finish off the seating and steering. We have decided to make up some steel box section seat rails for strength rather than just bolt them to the floor and the steering position is just all wrong. Plan is to cut the steering off and lower it and move it over to make it more comfortable and in the correct position.I have taken the radiator away with me as next on my list of things to work on is the mounts for the rad and the fan attachments.Thats it for now people, as always im happy to answer any questions/comments. Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 good work jason. looking good. mdf spoiler ftw! lol the inlet manifold looks massive from that angle looking at it from the wrong side lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 good work jason. looking good. mdf spoiler ftw! lol the inlet manifold looks massive from that angle looking at it from the wrong side lolMDF spoiler keeps it nice and light LOL Its a bit weird looking at it with the engine the other way round so to speak Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 MDF spoiler keeps it nice and light LOL Its a bit weird looking at it with the engine the other way round so to speak looks cool as f*ck though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Galliano Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Fantastic work Jase Can't wait untill our christmas update Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 Fantastic work Jase Can't wait untill our christmas update Already begun work on the Crimbo update Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 *** Christmas Update ***Well as i said in my last post i had thursday/friday off this week to work on the buggy and im really happy with what we got done. This was the last time i am working on the buggy till next year now as JDModified are closed between crimbo and the new year and i won't have a chance to get up there before hand. This doesn't mean that i will be stopping work on the buggy as i have taken measurements/pieces away with me and i have a huge amount of parts to get on with!Anyway, when i got up there on Thursday it was great to see that James had a few hours spare during the week and he got the rear light clusters and the rear harness bar all welded in place. Gives a better idea of what the rear end will lokk like and i think it looks great, im glad i got rid of the hamburger style rear lights as they are not my cup of tea.rear lights........Harness bar..........The aim over the 2 days was to get the seating in its correct place and get the steering coloumn removed and repositioned as im not happy with its location.We started on the seating and working at a relaxed pace this was done and all in by the end of the first day. Now the normal way to fix the seats is to fix them through the checker plate floor but we both wanted something stronger as at the end of the day safety is a big issue with this thing!The seats are angled inwards slightly to give more room for the centre tunnel but these will be straightened up later if there is room to do so.Then yesterday we turned our attention to sorting out the steering. I was a bit hesitant to cut the steering off but after the outcome i am so happy we did. The whole steering assembly was removed and cut away from the car and pedal box. After it was all cleaned up i then sat in the buggy and held the steering assembly at a comfortable position. Everthing was measured up and a new connecting piece made up. Then with me sat in the car holding it in the correct position it was tacked and then fully welded up.steering removed....steering hanging off..............lolsteering in its new location.......from the front............While i was there talk turned to gear linkages and that was clearly on the list as one of the next things to work on. James mentioned that the mr2 linkage was work a look at as of course they are designed for a rear engined car and he said that the throw was relatively short also. There was a mr2 in the workshop that is being broken down for parts and james has very kindly given me the gear linkage and cables from it for free!I roughly positioned these in the car and all i can say is wow!!!!! Its a perfect fit between the seats and the position we have planned for it is just spot on. Its right next to the steering wheel and changing gear will mean i have to move my hand off the wheel about 6 inch's if that. I tried the seating position and all i can say is i am actually in love with this thing now! The seating position is just amazing, i can honestly say its the best seating position that i have tried. Its very snug and everything is just perfect. here are a few pictures to give you an idea of what its like.......The whole area back from the gearlinkage will be boxed in to create a armrest/handbrake area taht will just improve the driving position even more.Thats it for pictures, for now people Im going to my work workshop today to begin making up the frame for the gear linkage and handbrake and will post pics when i have them.While i was up there i also got the radiator measured up and will complete the framework over christmas (this has already been underway) and i have the arch brackets welded up as well so i can begin buying up the arch's and getting them ready for fitting. I have a few plans for the arch's that are a bit different from the norm in terms of fitting them and im hoping that it will work out but we will see.Also the other day i managed to get some Gaz coilover brackets/springs for the rear coilovers for an absolute bargain on ebay So i can continue getting the bits laser cut that i need to finish off the welding to the rear chassis.As always people any comments/questions are always greatly helpfull. Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 this will be truely awesome!!! the light seem to fit perfectly on the rear and the seating position does look much etter from the pics!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 this will be truely awesome!!! the light seem to fit perfectly on the rear and the seating position does look much etter from the pics!!Thanks mate, lights do look good but the number plate doesn't fit between them now No biggy, number plate will now go lower down (just above the bottom bar).Here is the old driving position.........and the new.........its actually further over towards me and has been dropped down also. Its a bit of a mission to get in and out, by mission i mean almost impossible but once i have a removable wheel it will be alot easier.......Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza_cl Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 mate this is looking immence... such a difference to what it once was! as you have proberly herd a billion times... cant wait till it's complete! haha.keep up the good work buddy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Really coming together mate!!Nice place to finish off (sort of anyway) for XmaBring on the new year Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve GT Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 WOW!!!!!!!!!!! speechless.......great update.so much progress achieved this yearroll on launch day sometime in 2010 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 WOW!!!!!!!!!!! speechless.......great update.so much progress achieved this yearroll on launch day sometime in 2010 Thanks Guys for the posative comments.LOL steve, your post made me look back at the first page and i think you are right mate. Its come along a long way and i think it will be only Spring/early summer and it will be running. then hopefully road legal at some point over the summer with any luck Cross my fingers Updates will continue guys but will only be showing progress the progress of parts im working on so only small updates. Helps keep it in my mind if i keep the updates coming though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 *** More christmas Update ***Well the parts just keep rolling in Yesterday the mini Gaz coilover springs and brackets arrived. Managed to pick these up from ebay for about £33. Don't have any bolts with them but i will get some later along with the coilovers themselves. Didn't realise how big these brackets are, they are HUGE. Plan is to get a plate laser cut that will weld to the chassis and the coilover bracket will simply bolt straight to it. i have alot more parts to get laser cut so will do these together and get them all done at the same time to save a few £.One of the jobs i have been wanting to get underway is the tower for the gear linkage and the handbrake housing. I decided to stay on after work and i pretty much got the most of it made up. The handbrake part i will begin making tomorrow and will weld onto the back of this part. Its going to be close as the gear linkage cables need to bend down as they come out the back so there is room for the handbrake. There is also room down the centre to run the radiator pipes so im going to run these down the inside of the buggy to keep the underside flat.Main parts made up..........Few bits welded together........roughly in place with the MR2 linkage added.......Tacked in place, will be fully welded tomorrow.....Its designed to fit straight over the centre channel that runs down the buggy and means that there is plenty of room for the coolant pipes down the middle.I still need to try and source some longer gear linkage cables and i don't know if there is any company's out there that custom make them??? if anyone knows please contact me. My other option is to join the mr2 cables with the starlet ones but means that there will be a fiddly join area and i would prefer one continueous cable.I have also bought a air filter relocation pipe that i need for the induction kit and i also have a adjustable cam pulley on order from the states. I love waiting on all the parts, most of the time i have so much on order that i forget what i have actually bought so its like christmas when the parts arrive and i don't know whats in the box Will keep the updates coming over christmas before im in for my heart op as i want to get as much done as possible now before the work stops for a little bit.comments always welcome Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Every time I read this it just makes me want to do one even more, damn you Jason lol!!! Nice going by the way, might be tempted to do a single seater myself, Damien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blair Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 my god mate, it is certainly coming to life isn't it??!!you've done amazing so far so keep it up (understatement of the year!!)and keep well with the ticker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Every time I read this it just makes me want to do one even more, damn you Jason lol!!! Nice going by the way, might be tempted to do a single seater myself, DamienThanks mate. James was trying to get me to make this a single seater but i said i really want to scare people with passenger rides LOL Me and my bro considered buying and building up a single seater but it never really happened, i have far too many things i want my god mate, it is certainly coming to life isn't it??!!you've done amazing so far so keep it up (understatement of the year!!)and keep well with the ticker Thanks It seems like its going slow, but when you compare it to the first page the change is amazing..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Thanks mate. James was trying to get me to make this a single seater but i said i really want to scare people with passenger rides LOL Me and my bro considered buying and building up a single seater but it never really happened, i have far too many things i want [/quoteNo probs matey, and I don't blame you lol, when I smashed the starlet up I went to look at one of the blitz single seat buggies, was so tempted but they guy wanted silly money so left it for a bit, but this is just rubbing it in my face lol!!!!But now i've got a garage and some time, it may happen.Damien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 No probs matey, and I don't blame you lol, when I smashed the starlet up I went to look at one of the blitz single seat buggies, was so tempted but they guy wanted silly money so left it for a bit, but this is just rubbing it in my face lol!!!!But now i've got a garage and some time, it may happen.DamienThe blitz is ok, i looked at one originally until i found this one! The thing i don't like about the blitz is it looks really boxy and this has a few more curves. Don't get me wrong the blitz would still be epic. They have fiat running gear don't they???Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 The blitz is ok, i looked at one originally until i found this one! The thing i don't like about the blitz is it looks really boxy and this has a few more curves. Don't get me wrong the blitz would still be epic. They have fiat running gear don't they???JasonI wouldn't leave it as it is though, there'd be a fair bit of customising and strengthening, and yeah, either Fiat 125 or austin mini, you can buy the kit in two forms, it'd just be a toy for me though, my daily commute is down a lovely b road lol, Damien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 I wouldn't leave it as it is though, there'd be a fair bit of customising and strengthening, and yeah, either Fiat 125 or austin mini, you can buy the kit in two forms, it'd just be a toy for me though, my daily commute is down a lovely b road lol, DamienGSXR engine in one would be EPIC!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 GSXR engine in one would be EPIC!!!!!!!!!! Yeah it would, fancy something with a little more character though lol, the gixxer engine is way too common now. Maybe an SV1000 or mille engine, dunno lol, need a buggy first lolDamien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Yeah it would, fancy something with a little more character though lol, the gixxer engine is way too common now. Maybe an SV1000 or mille engine, dunno lol, need a buggy first lolDamienGet one!!!!! you know it makes sense Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Lol, I want to, I think after christmas i'll look into it, there's no blitz buggies about at the moment, so will just bide my time, will try and get one thats got little to it, looking at getting a new car first thoughDamien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Lol, I want to, I think after christmas i'll look into it, there's no blitz buggies about at the moment, so will just bide my time, will try and get one thats got little to it, looking at getting a new car first thoughDamienNo worries mate, you need to sort a proper car out first.you should join www.muddybuggies.com . i am a member on there and there are loads of different buggies from Freestyles to blitz's so you never know one may come up cheap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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