Pikey009 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Loving this, got a big soft spot for the 70's. The classic colour is spot on and will definatly catch a few people out when you put your foot down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clinternational Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 The body looks rock solid.... The handbrake cables need a little more play ( space ) because there too long for the ep7. And if your handbrake feels sloppy when you pull the lever.Try to fit some washers onder the adjustable nut for the lever... It will feel a lot better when you do so. Do you use the ep8 splitter or the ep7 ? If you are going to use a power cable for front to back. Grab a double shielded cable with an thickness of at least 35mm2 . What kinda intercooler are you planning to go for ? bumper mod ? or small one ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funny onion Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Thanks very much for the tips much appreciated! Mounted the cables up on the clips now but not on the callipers yet I'll bare it in mind when I adjust the handbrake thoughI have some double shielded 175 amp cable that I've ran in already. I use the same stuff in my advance with no problems so should be ok. Got a killswitch in line too. Splitter is the standard one. All bodywork is standard apart from the ep70 spoiler I got from browner. As for inter cooler, planning on using a very small one to save bumper mods. It's going to be Ct9 to start with Anyways so doesn't need a massive one. Can fit a fan on it too if need be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MR-2 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Don't destroy small bumper, looks horrible when cutted or cooler sticking out of valance. CT9 don't need huge cooler... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funny onion Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 Don't destroy small bumper, looks horrible when cutted or cooler sticking out of valance. CT9 don't need huge cooler... No I'm definitely not doing anything to the bumper, I will make it fit without bumper modifications! I'm hoping to get a small core for the CT9, fingers crossed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funny onion Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) Bit more progress! managed to brush out the crap and surface rust that was in the spare wheel well. gave it a coat of rust stabiliser and a going over with some white stonechip. looks much better! Also Sam kindly ran me some new copper brake lines to the rear as the original ones needed replacing. He used the good brake flaring tool from his work. Also made up some braided lines for the rear. So the brakes are all ready to be bled up, just need to swap he handbrake clips from another set of rear callipers and we're good to go. Lif pump and fuel filter are mounted behind the fuel tank, and a new feed to the front ran in (using the standard feed as the return to the tank). Started running the fuel lines up through the wheel well to the swirl pot, but it proved difficult to drill through! I built up the swirl pot, fitted the R32 GTR sard pump etc, so that's sat in place properly now. Sam found a spare relay to use for the two pumps, I also fitted a 30A fuse in line from the power from the battery. I'd ran the signal wire in a while ago so that was already there. Hopefully get some fuel in her at some point and test the flow to the front, make sure the swirl pot fills enough etc. So essentially the brake system is finished, the fuel system is 90% complete. Bit more wiring to do at the front end but progress is progress! Also undersealed the full car but haven't got photos of that Edited June 14, 2016 by funny onion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MR-2 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Scary fuel fuel systems, hopefully nothing hits left corner, looking good anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funny onion Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 nah it's just tucked there for the minute, going to fix it up with some P clips, also there's a lug in the fuel tank that can be used to clip it all tidy and out of the way Quote Link to post Share on other sites
westie Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Anymore work on this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flaminsam Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Should be an update soon 👍🏻 watch this space 🙈 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbomad Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Nice swirlpot, I have the same one in my fd Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darraghfriep70 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Hi i live in Ireland but i took my one out of England its got the same interior as yours looking for a set of doorcards any cars breaking over there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
N F X Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 any more updates?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funny onion Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 Yeah I need to get some pics but ive more or less made the exhaust up, just need to weld flanges on. welded it up all myself so it's not pretty but i'll probably just heat wrap it, you can't see it anyways. Radiator is mounted, again welded the bottom mount to the cross member and the welds aren't pretty but you can't see them. All fuel lines, fpr, etc are on, just needs the system priming and checking for leaks, I've just put some fresh fuel in too as the tank was dry from brazing the other fittings on. send unit is back in the tank so I need to hook the battery up to check the fuel level works haha Engine and gearbox are filled with oil, wiring is pretty much done just needs the ecu and brake level warning earths trimming down and mounting. Brakes are all done and bled up, handbrake is adjusted up. Need to swap the old ball joints for some new ones I have on the shelf as I think they've seen better days. Intercooler sill needs mounting up and hot pipe making up from the turbo. I have the flange and pipe just need to mount the intercooler first. Getting close! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
N F X Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 ok ok...thats a whole listlove your project amasing colour combinationdo you have an end date in mind for when it the car should be finished?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funny onion Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 So here's an update on the current situation with the EP70! I've recently ben in Canada for 2 weeks, and was working late shifts before that, but Sam has been finishing a few things off bless him. Brakes are all bled up, handbrake is adjusted up.Clutch is bled up.Fuel system is finished and tested, everything works with no obvious leaks at this stage.Exhaust has been made up and fitted. I did nearly all of the welding, I'm not a welder lol. It's ugly but doesn't seem to blow.Radiator has ben mounted in position, I welded the bottom bracket to the cross member- again, it's ugly but you can jack the car up from it now so it's unlikely to fall off!I sprayed the scuttle panel purple to match the bayFitted new balljointsSam made a little bracket for the Hot/Cold valve on the heater pipe Issues... So looking at the wiring diagram, it seemed that the signal wire for the fuel pump was a switched earth. When I was soldering the wire into pin 4 on the ECU plug the ticker pump and swirl pot pump were priming... then when I plugged the ECU in they were running continuously lol. They get their power directly from the battery so even without the ignition on etc. Massive problem! So I tried switching the signal wire onto the main EFI power and it worked. yay. I'm still apprehensive about the fuel system as it's been such a massive retro-fit I know there are likely to be leaks etc but all seems good so far. Went to prime the engine with oil by turning it over with no spark or fuel but the starter motor had a crap earth so fixed that and it turned really well, oil light went off. Stuck some spark plugs in there and temporarily mounted the coilpack, and it fired first turn of the key! There were a few vac lines off the inlet so it revved up and down, turned it off and blanked them all up. Second try it fired first flick of the key and ticked over like a good 'un! sounded well, no obvious leaks or problems so far. Ran it for a few mins without issues. I've since dropped the oil and changed the filter. no swarf on the magnetic sump plug. Anyway- pics Just need to mount the intercooler, finish off putting the interior back together, finish off clamping up all the power steering hoses and stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
N F X Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 nice updatelookin good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
westie Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funny onion Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 Thanks guys, intercooler is being fitted now, welding bend to the core due to lack of clearance. looking well though, i'll get some pics up when it's done. aluminium is very unforgiving to weld especially having only welded a few times before haha, the grinder has been out a few times... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funny onion Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Made good use of the bank holiday getting this ready for MOT. dash is back in, I wired in the wideband, boost controller and boost gauge. Fitted a fog light for MOT, ran in some speaker wires in preparation for when I get a head unit today. wired the horn in, fitted the steering wheel. had it on the floor and drove around the units to wash it as it was grafted from storage! clutch bite is very low so that needs adjusting slightly. brakes seem fine but handbrake needs slight adjustment, too much travel on the lever but it works fine. seems to start run and drive very well so far! the front needs lifting as it catches on the arches on lock but I've not adjusted these coilovers since buying them so will set them all tonight hopefully. Need to source the right rad cap for it but all is good! Mot this week! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flaminsam Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I like this 👍🏻 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MR-2 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Finally somebodys P7 is going forward, good luck for MOT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
00joeindastarb0 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 It's looking good not long now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wickedep Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 nice charlotte...finally up and running Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funny onion Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Thanks guys, I hope it passes MOT! no reason why it shouldn't but you never know! MOT is tomorrow at 1, so i'll update with a smiley face hopefully Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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