Sparky Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Keep the top vents mate, they are there for a reason Will look awsome with them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 yea seperating the Cruise from the ZEP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 nice wee update man, took my red v off the road today to start preping for our trip next year.alot of works needin done . .awesome...dedication ;)..i cant wait for this aswell..gonna be amazing...what you got planned for it mate ?Nice work on the wings mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamesgtturbo Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 awesome project mate , so much hard work and money gone in to this project , also loving all the rare jdm parts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sx_turbo Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 awsome machine mate, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NightSpirit Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 Cheers again guys...comments much appreciated...here's an update Enzo mate..what's your plans??Firstly, the LiveSport fenders, are a sod to fit (because they don't) and for some bizarre reason, the bodyshop in Japan got all patriotic when they worked on the top vents and built a scale model of Mount Fuji out of filler on the backs....doh. Whilst removing this 'art' I got carried away with the power tools and went through one fender, queue some mad frp skillz.Check out the no expense spent bodywork fixing tools (yes a hammer held in place with a wheelie bin)Because...in the words of a good friend of mine, Adam, 'arch lining is for queers'Ok so that's the good stuff, the car now weighs 4kg less, no longer rubs the tyres when I corner at speed and looks more agressive. I also swapped a dodgy o-ring on the Buddy Clubs. The bad news is that the legendary HRF manifold is cracked hoping it's a simple fix...so watch this space. The car is due to go to 3S Services in Hook to see top man James for some fettling that will now include manifold elastoplat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 sweet dude good to see, could do with getting my racing specs reconditioned but the uk distributer was a complete arse on the phone!am i right in saying your taking your car on the back of a trailer to the ring next year? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 yeah you might find that the uk distributer is nothing more than a reseller, and wont entertain refurbs, as they are a jdm brand (well, big in USA but mainly jap). If you found out what dampers they are (KYB, AST, McPherson etc) then you may find you can get them refurbed anywhere, bike shock refurb place perhaps.also, shame about the mani, seems jdm manifolds do that for fun however, get some slag repair done on it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 they look supreme man, glad you made an effort on the tops of them they look soooo much bettersorry to hear bout the HRF mani dude good luck with fixage Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NightSpirit Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 cheers Si, The bloody skirts have come away from the fenders (tiger seal...epic fail) so will revisit that solution at the weekend. Otherwise it's all good. The LiveSports weigh 1.5kg, next to 3.25kg for the stock items with lardy plastic bits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 am i right in saying your taking your car on the back of a trailer to the ring next year? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Galliano Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 i believe he is Enzo, as he was renting a van to go over - thus Starbo must be trailoredlovely progress mate, hope its not the last bit of progress Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Looks the bollocks mate and I can vouch for them not fitting very well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NightSpirit Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Sorry Enzo! Yup the plan is rent a van. It'll be cheaper than driving the EP (and more comfy) plus the car only gets used on the track and we can fill the van with spares (if you chip in with the rental ).Next on the list:Cut out interior metal not neededRemove wheel recessBuild Alloy fuel cell in bootBuild custom shifter mountFix manifold and heat coat itFit 550cc injectors and run CRAZY boost (or a bit more...hopefully the EP agrees). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 looks real aggressive Mark mate!!! really likin how that looks!!!! great work dude!!!!!!plans sound sweet as well man, cant wait to see them come together for u!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 what about the alps, are you gona do that in a van and trailer too? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 big plans man, cant wait to see this uv gotta let me run down the street after it again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NightSpirit Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 Si you can run down the street after me anytime lolYou're more than welcome to come over our way for beer also, I'll buy.Enzo, you crazy man....I may do the alps again, but trailer car there then drive it round the passes..it's a long ass trek though and turns a 3-4 day event into a week Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 ah thanks hunny bunnyyea defo wanna come thru there, let me know when Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Si@Fiske Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 nice update mate the look mint .. shame about the tiger seal though haha.. and mine cracked the other week to.. whats going on lol! also need to see you about a couple of things.. and about time you got it boosting properly :D lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NightSpirit Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Another update Today I got chance to take the car over to James and the guys at Toyota GT. I've known James a while now and last time we met we shared a few ideas for the car...and with the manifold sporting more cracks than Tom Cruise's marriage it seemed a good time to visit Apart from the manifold, there are plans afoot for a custom downpipe, exhaust, fuel tank and shaving weight off the car to bring it down to the 700kg mark...Hilarious comments and photos belowJames weighing the car with one handState of the art invisible exhaustTaking the weight saving a bit too seriously The EP crying when she heard she was fatWhat have we here?This looks familiar...Can it be? yes...it's my old MR2 (James bought the car from me)Invisible turbo inlet sideEnough with the invisible joke...I've not seen a crack like that since Jade Goodie bent overThe old downpipe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BenV Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 id say that was more of a hole than a crack Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Driver Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 id say that was more of a hole than a crackjade goodie bent over a little to far to reveale ore then the crack ?? good update man love this car :lol::D makes me happy everytime i see it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jules-B Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 that 2 is looking sorry for itself Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 hope the motor is back on the road soon dude, need to see it again - its too beautifulbit of a shame bout the side exit, loved this motor's bum if im honest (and its drivers ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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