Yes running..

 

not last this time i bet

 

Wasn't last, last time either..

although I was for half the day and had to go out and do another run to make sure I wasn't, lol.

I will probably only for 4 or 5 runs like last year though..

Simon

 

See ya there Simon!

With 100 Scoobies and 20 invited's ( ok, so 30 - 40 cars not confirmed / withdrawn so far ) how many runs will we each be able to get in do you reckon? Only open 10 am to 3 or 4 pm ... for "qualifying " runs.

Not done this before so I want a fair few goes to get the hang of it.. and an idea of performance numbers of the car!

Neil

 

close though

 

i was going to do a picture update but didn't think a picture of a washer bottle in the boot warranted it

 

Don;t believe that to be the case..

where is that old results thread?!

It was a laff..

As to number of runs.. not sure I would guess there was only about 60cars there last year and probably 10bikes and you could have done as many runs as you wanted.

So probably get loads in even with 130cars.

Just go round and round.. I just did a couple of runs then let the car cool right down before going again.

Simon

 

got the headlights sorted this weekend (don't laugh, they were cheap + i can run a forced air feed through the main beam opening from time to time) and all associated wiring, all that's left to do is the grille & bonnet vents + scoop plus a few other minor things, i also need to come up with a way of painting the bonnet without it cracking when it flexes but i guess that won't stop it going back on the road, which i'm hoping will be in 2 weeks time oh, and numberplates might help

 

what bonnet scoop are you going to fit???

 

just standard ones

 

Alright mate good to see you are nearly there,i have still not got mine through its sva cause i need a model report and no one makes one yet.Anyway i am a painter by trade and i reckon that using plastic primer over it before painting should be okay.This is used to allow the colour coding of plastic and rubber spoilers and bumpers,it allows the paint to flex.It is nearly like thinners and is just dusted on at the start of painting.Availible from the paint suppliers when buying your paint. Hope this helps

 

i've still got some from my motorbike i did, although i will need to use some high build filler or similiar to cover the poor finish, that's were i was a bit worried with the cracking because i would have to use quite alot in places

 

As long as you are not shy when coating it(you can never use to much)then it will not matter how much paint or primer you use mate

 

what's the worst that can happen? LOL

 

flakey pastry look??

Simon

 

yep i refuse to get a steel bonnet

 

it will flake off when you wash it

 

something like that LOL

 

anyone want to take bets as to this being ready for the end of the month? LOL

 

well yesterday i managed to get the windscreen washers up and running, i went for peugeot 405 style washers jets that fit to the wiper arms, really impressed on how they work, seems strange that not everyone does the same

only problem i've got now is that it keeps blowing the fuse for the lights & indicators

 

Absolutely supurb thread

Where did you get the light covers in the bumper? I've seen the other STI style, but I've never seen those 'smooth' ones.

 

i've got no idea Mikeesingh gave them to me i think StickyMicky has them also

 

wheels are now a shade of dark metallic grey




and the beat-up IC spray tank is fixed in the boot, not pretty, but no one will ever see it

 

Ah! Dark wheels on a white Scooby, the best combination!

Great thread on down to earth effort, 10/10 well done.

Tell me though, do you feel you have gained from the route of the Write-off repair compared to buying a 'straight' RA?

Glad you have done this as it's been a good read!

911

 

i reckon so, i think i'm easily under 6k total bill (not added it up yet though) plus the extra spec i got with it makes it worth while i think

 

white cars & dark wheels are a must, 3rd white i've had and they've all had black/dark grey wheels on


saying that, the blue ones will be ready soon

 

yup i do, i got them from a stall @ the NBO last year for £30
ive heard theres a local shop selling them for £100

there plastic and not fibreglass which is a bonus

 

i refitted my black wheels tonite as well (removed them for painting a month or so back and kinda never botherd to get any new tyres for them after they were painted)

i sprayed mine vauxhall metallic black as i couldnt rember the code for the anthracite i had used last time

 

i used FSO/Lada Anthacite and mixed a bit of black together with it and got that colour, not sure what you call it but it looks ok

 

Wow, 6K! That is worth it. Satisfying too.
Trust we will get to see a huge picture gallery of the final product!
Dark wheels rule, enough on here to start our own club!
Good luck,
911