james@cjperformance Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 right s i thought it was about time i got myself a project to work on, i picked a shell up from turbodave on the weekend to use as a base.So plans for this are to make it a light as possible and use it as a track/weekend carIntended planscustom built roll cage using t45 45mm tubingforged engine(more on that later)perspex windows all roundfiberglass doors, boot, bonnet and wings(hoping to do the whole shell at some point)full respray unsure on colour (opinions???)titanuim exhaust from down pipe backcustom loom to get rid off all the crap i wont be needing4 pot brake kithaltech ecu2 x bride rep seatscharge coolerthats all i can think of for now apart from the obvious braces arb etcevery part will either be powder coated, polished,or painted and every nut and bolt will be replaced with high tensile stainlessstarted stripping all the crap out today dash heaters etc so the cutting can commencefew pics of how she standsmore up dates to come Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 right i will be removing the rest of the loom today along with the fuel tank, then start on the sound deadening, any one got any handy tips for removing it heat gun etc??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Wire wheel on an angle grinder is the way Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 ^^^ cool will it not just clog up the wire as its almost like tar?will give it a go later Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ToyotaTech15 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Project looks good mate,As for the sound deadening, I used a heat gun and a scraper. Just heated the tar like stuff and kept it hot and kept scraping. Takes a while and if it goes cold it goes hard againWeighs a hell of a lot thouGary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 ^^^ cool will it not just clog up the wire as its almost like tar?will give it a go laterNo mate it will just rip it straight off. I did all my inner arches with it and the sound deadening in the boot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 sounds like a cool project dude! all the best!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Looking forward to seeing what you do to this What's the engine/turbo spec going to be? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 thanks for the comments guys@amjad im undecided on turbo choice yetengine spec as followscustom made forged rods75mm forged pistonsbillet crankcustom camscustom valves and valve springsuprated valve stem sealsathena head gasketported and polished headand all appropriate machine work to go with itskimming notching etcnew water oil pump and gasket setlightweight pulley set and adjustable cam gearpossibly run it on coil pack instead of dizzy but we will see@ anyone else what are peoples thoughts on colour choice at the moment im thinking candy apple red or ancharite grey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Go for a colour that stands out! Post up a new thread so people can get some pics up for ideas instead of spamming this one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LukeSR Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Looking forward to moar progress mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigMan Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 looks like a good project for you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
durmz Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 you werent kidding, that is the bottom alright haha, good effort, crack on! dont want this to take 2 years Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Colours! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 thanks for that dude, im loving that java metallic black. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lukEp Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 Got a fair bit done today just need to remove the steering rack and rear axle and then the cutting can begin, then i will be degrasing the whole car and then the sand blasting can be done, will be doing the inside outside and underside then i can start work on the cagethis was the design i had in mind any thoughts on it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Gonna be an epic build mate Cage looks savage Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 ^^^^this.Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 started cutting the doors today as ive scraped the idea of fibreglass as its going to be to much work, my question is can the door bars be removed from inside the door or will the door bend without them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 check the EVO engined GT out iirc the doors have the bars removed really floppy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 they arnt oem doors on the white evo engined gt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 think they were fibreglass dude, may replace it with a carbon tube hhmmmmm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan5793 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 going to be awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Fuck that door is stripped!! lolI text you mate, not sure if its the right number so text me if you still got my number Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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