Idrees Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I'm quite liking the JDM theme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Orange suits black sooo much Looking forward to the BIG update!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 I can't wait for the big update either!!! I've a big gap in mybank account with nothing to show for it. Im just desperate to get it in now.If i had the funds it would be in the day it arrives. Patience will pay off in the end though. I can't wait until the first rev of it.Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 i bet its horrible having to wait huh well it only makes the final product all the better, just hang in there man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 looks good man!and all bein well the wait will be totally worth it!!!!!!also, might i enquire as to wot FMIC u have opted for please?? just curious as your keepin the n/a front end too like myself!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 I know it will. It's what keeps me going.As for the intercooler i'll be getting the HDI one here. Im not 100% sure about needing to cut the front bumper but im pretty sure i will need to trim it a little for it fit right. Im not really fussed about losing some of the bumper as i want a good intercooler so it means trimming the bumper then so be it.I really need it in soon though as i switched the car on today to move it and a massive plume of blue smoke came out of the exhaust. It stops when i start driving but the weeks of thrashing it as im getting the engine, are now beginning to show. I think im getting less than 270 miles per tank driving sensibly. That isn't right for an n/a. I think i'll be using less petrol with the new turbo'd engine.When i get a fitting date i'll be happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 ok dude thanks, checkin the ebay link now.yeah i reckoned the front bumper would need some...surgery...for better airflow to the FMIC which im fine with, may end up movin the plate over to one side, tho it takes away from the sleeper look, but a sleeper is no use if it cant get no air to the FMIC!i'll be watchin your build with keen interest man!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 but a sleeper is no use if it cant get no air to the FMIC!Excellent point there!!!!I've just got a quote for my weels to be Refurbed. I wanted a red lip but a few companies have said it's quite complicated to get right and if they were to do it then it would be pretty expensive. So i've asked for a gloss black centre with the lip re-polished and it came to.......................................£300!!!!Im considering new wheels for that price but then again i still really like my rims so im undecided. Unless someone offers me some decent rims at a good price i may go with the refurb.Plus... I checked my tyres today aswell and going over speed bumps every day has had a very bad effect on my tracking as the inside of the tyre is pretty bald. So new tyres, refurb and tracking. Im gonna be skint soon!!!!! So if anyone has a decent wheel and tyre combo for sale i may consider it.Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 270 miles to a tank....? That's worse than my Levin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 looking nice and clean mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I only had 240 from a tank the other day My car is seriously not running right £300 is steep mate!!!Hope I dont get quoted that much!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steviet Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Car looks well mate,really like the jdm look,how much did the tein springs cost you? whats she handle like with them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 ^^^ About £130 and handling is mint!!!!Hi all,Not updated this in a good while again. I have no pictures yet as i'll put some up tomorrow. Every part except the power steering pipe has arrived. That should be arriving on Friday from Jay. The front mounted intercooler arrived yesterday and it's pretty dam smart. It's the second generation Autobahn ones where the BOV pipe is near the throttle. I test fitted it all to the engine yesterday and it looks fantastic. I've now got the exhaust system as well. It's a standard Glanza one. I know the brackets dont match up but i'll fix it on somehow. It cost me a massive £1.24 from ebay. Picked it up from just up the road from me as well. I was well chuffed. I offered the backbox too it for free as im keeping the one i have for the time being.The next set of goodies were my mint MR2 mk2 turbo seats. I also picked them up for a massive £10. I had to have them as i'd seen them in Dub Se7en's car and they looks mint. Dead comfy as well.Whilst i was waiting for all my parts to arrive i also took the cat off and gutted it. I will be getting a de-cat in the future but this was just a cheap alternative for the time being. Whilst i had the cat off i thought i may as well port the wastegate a little. I didn't do it tons but i did enough. I then used a dremel kit and polished the inside as well. The big swap will be starting on Friday afternoon. Im finishing work early to start but i've got a week off incase any problems arise. I have all the help i need now. Loads have either offered physical help or given me their number incase im stuck.Im super excited about it now, and i'll update you as i go along.Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lee_EP82 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Very stealth, i like it ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 woohoooo progress!!all the best bud!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Sounding aswome bud Some cracking deals you had there!!!All the best with it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 awesome work by the sounds of it mate, good on ya Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 Cheers guys. I'll get some pictures in a short while as im just leaving work now.Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Galliano Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 seats for a tenner... you are kidding right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Bargains ftw!!Nice one matey looking forward to this conversion begin! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 Yes the seats were a tenner!!!! They are mint too. they were covered in crap as they were in a garage for yonks but a good scrub and blast and they are as good as new.Im not at home at the moment but i've got some lovely jubley pictures i'll put up.Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean @RW-Developments Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 all sounds good bourkey get them picies up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 ^^^ Sorry i didn't ring you back. I had to go straight out after you spoke to my girlfriend. As promised i have the pictures of how all my stuff looks. Firstly my £10 seats. not bad at all are they.Then there is my £1.24 exhaust system. yet again. tidy for £1.24Then a radiator i got for free. Not the greatest condition but it's is a thousand times better than the one i have now, which has done 95k.And then there is the lovely pictures of my engine with the FMIC attatched.And this is my garage now. I put my tyres on the car so they are now out of the way and it's just all this to go.Hope you likey as much as me. Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Engine and FMIC look wicked!!And those are a BARGAIN! I've sat in Dub's and they grip very nicely! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Markoos Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 dude cant wait to fit the engine on friday! pics are great and them seats are uber comfy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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