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01 June 2015, 07:57 PM
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Getting there. 
You fitting a rotated turbo? I've got the heat shield thing for the induction kit from Tim's old car if you want to make a template/replica.
You fitting a rotated turbo? I've got the heat shield thing for the induction kit from Tim's old car if you want to make a template/replica.
02 June 2015, 05:29 PM
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sticking with the AFP 18g for now...need to get used to 350 first then its time to go big...probably a standard fit billet of some description Micky...I remember that shield hahahaha 
14 July 2015, 06:18 PM
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Been a bit quiet in here but that's because I've been busy, I think I'll make a list
Clutch actuator bracket finished, painted, fitted and tested.
Remote PS tank bracket made, tank/bracket painted and PS system now fully fitted.
AVCS loom reconnected correctly (doh!) and loom extenders added. Thanks to Tim at JTI for sending them over gratis
Head breather blanks purchased and fitted.
Old fan removed.
-AN blanks fitted on catch can and PS tank.
Alarm siren bracket extended, painted and remounted on bulkhead
Wiring from cabin to bay finished. A MASSIVE thanks to Micky for sourcing an untouched aircon hose grommet. Hero.
Swirl pot painted and mounted.
I've also been spending some money; new induction hose to fit for the CAI and oil cooler; (twin ply this time so even if the reinforcement goes rusty I can't see it!), a pair of Spal fans to fit - thanks to Banny for the heads up on the ebay seller - and finally the quick release catches I've been searching for. I need to trim a bit of metal to allow a nice air flow to the oil cooler too...which means the bumper is coming off but when it goes back on again it will be faster
One of the reasons this update has taken so long is everything has to evolve as I fit it; its all custom so there is quite a bit of tailoring to fit. Fitting the Accumsump was always going to be a challenge but I thought I had it licked with my longitudinally mounted race battery. Wrong. So now I have a nice new battery tray, a shed load of starter cable and a big parcel of goodies on their way from the interweb. Battery is going in the boot and I'm going to mount two terminals on the inner wing next to the rad overflow for the engine side.
Mounting the fuel pump and filter nicely was also presenting a problem with my original layout idea...but I found a very nice twin bracket for £15 on ebay (OK, so it's not perfect; I have to shorten the centre part [drill and tap new holes
] and make a shim for the filter as its smaller diameter than the pump) and had another re think 
This time is does all actually fit as I've managed to mock it up for the first time. Happy bunny.
No photos sucks...but I'm backing my phone up at present so you will have to be patient; 45mins to go 
Clutch actuator bracket finished, painted, fitted and tested.
Remote PS tank bracket made, tank/bracket painted and PS system now fully fitted.
AVCS loom reconnected correctly (doh!) and loom extenders added. Thanks to Tim at JTI for sending them over gratis
Head breather blanks purchased and fitted.
Old fan removed.
-AN blanks fitted on catch can and PS tank.
Alarm siren bracket extended, painted and remounted on bulkhead
Wiring from cabin to bay finished. A MASSIVE thanks to Micky for sourcing an untouched aircon hose grommet. Hero.
Swirl pot painted and mounted.
I've also been spending some money; new induction hose to fit for the CAI and oil cooler; (twin ply this time so even if the reinforcement goes rusty I can't see it!), a pair of Spal fans to fit - thanks to Banny for the heads up on the ebay seller - and finally the quick release catches I've been searching for. I need to trim a bit of metal to allow a nice air flow to the oil cooler too...which means the bumper is coming off but when it goes back on again it will be faster
One of the reasons this update has taken so long is everything has to evolve as I fit it; its all custom so there is quite a bit of tailoring to fit. Fitting the Accumsump was always going to be a challenge but I thought I had it licked with my longitudinally mounted race battery. Wrong. So now I have a nice new battery tray, a shed load of starter cable and a big parcel of goodies on their way from the interweb. Battery is going in the boot and I'm going to mount two terminals on the inner wing next to the rad overflow for the engine side.
Mounting the fuel pump and filter nicely was also presenting a problem with my original layout idea...but I found a very nice twin bracket for £15 on ebay (OK, so it's not perfect; I have to shorten the centre part [drill and tap new holes
] and make a shim for the filter as its smaller diameter than the pump) and had another re think This time is does all actually fit as I've managed to mock it up for the first time. Happy bunny.
No photos sucks...but I'm backing my phone up at present so you will have to be patient; 45mins to go
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14 July 2015, 06:47 PM
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All that grief for this little thing
Went through a few different versions of the PS tank bracket...finally got the perfect fit though.
New battery holder, two ply hose and fans.
Fasteners...I bought one thinking it was for a pair. Wrong, I got rinsed but they are lovely things
Alarm siren bracket
Gratuitous grommet shot for Micky
Twin bracket...a bit of work to do though...
It fits...just the mount for the Accumsump to make up really
Went through a few different versions of the PS tank bracket...finally got the perfect fit though.
New battery holder, two ply hose and fans.
Fasteners...I bought one thinking it was for a pair. Wrong, I got rinsed but they are lovely things
Alarm siren bracket
Gratuitous grommet shot for Micky
Twin bracket...a bit of work to do though...
It fits...just the mount for the Accumsump to make up really
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14 July 2015, 09:05 PM
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Looking good mate lots of goodies to be fitted
There the quick release latches im using on my build there is a lad over on 22b. Who sells them at a very good price
There the quick release latches im using on my build there is a lad over on 22b. Who sells them at a very good price
15 July 2015, 07:28 PM
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Unmapped 12.4s @ 105
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Spelt my name wrong twice! 
Intercooler connected up and and exhaust fitted will massively help you.
Looking good Ian. Glad I was able to help mate.
Intercooler connected up and and exhaust fitted will massively help you.
Looking good Ian.
Glad I was able to help mate.
16 July 2015, 08:56 AM
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Fixed Micky, at least I'm talking about you eh
Cheers Guss...the mount fabrication is gonna be a challenge but position is spot on, I think
Cheers Scott, yeah I noticed them so long ago I forgot and ended up spending more
Cheers Guss...the mount fabrication is gonna be a challenge but position is spot on, I think
Cheers Scott, yeah I noticed them so long ago I forgot and ended up spending more
16 July 2015, 01:24 PM
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thanks chaps, motivation is a funny old thing with these builds -as you two both know- the longer they go on the easier it is to get distracted...electrical gubbins all arrived last night, hope to have some time this evening to have a fiddle
21 September 2015, 08:13 PM
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Been busy doing perms and blow drys mate 
Will get some photos up once the 182 is out of the way Micky; it's blocking the wagon in tje garage at the mo
Will get some photos up once the 182 is out of the way Micky; it's blocking the wagon in tje garage at the mo
21 September 2015, 08:16 PM
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14 December 2015, 02:00 PM
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Sheeeeeeet...I'm so slack
Will have some time over the Xmas week for some photo updates, Frenchie is looooong gone now and D has bought a Swift Sport so along with my hair-dresser mobile we are back to an all Jap household which means no more unreliable cars to distract me
Will have some time over the Xmas week for some photo updates, Frenchie is looooong gone now and D has bought a Swift Sport so along with my hair-dresser mobile we are back to an all Jap household which means no more unreliable cars to distract me
25 April 2016, 11:42 AM
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Morning...you've missed me then
After six months of faff all progress I'm dragging it out of the garage this week to make a new list of outstanding stuff...Mrs has taken a new motivational tack; taking the pee saying it's never gonna be finished so I'd best pull my finger out eh
After six months of faff all progress I'm dragging it out of the garage this week to make a new list of outstanding stuff...Mrs has taken a new motivational tack; taking the pee saying it's never gonna be finished so I'd best pull my finger out eh
25 April 2016, 11:50 AM
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Morning...you've missed me then
After six months of faff all progress I'm dragging it out of the garage this week to make a new list of outstanding stuff...Mrs has taken a new motivational tack; taking the pee saying it's never gonna be finished so I'd best pull my finger out eh
After six months of faff all progress I'm dragging it out of the garage this week to make a new list of outstanding stuff...Mrs has taken a new motivational tack; taking the pee saying it's never gonna be finished so I'd best pull my finger out eh
We're not gonna hold our breath....
