Interesting conversion to a hydraulic concentric clutch release bearing setup you have there
Guessing it's operating a conventional push clutch rather than a pull clutch that most Turbo Scoobs have. Whats the bearing from? Did it just bolt up or did you have to make a mounting face for it?

 

The bungs/holes in your pipework are for purely temporary use.....you're giant pet worm wanted somewhere to play while you were fiddling about with that bloody car again!!

A soon as you come to fit the pipework, the holes will be plugged and your worm will have to find somewhere else to play

Am I close?

 

how did it go at TOTB?

 

You were ripped off I wouldn't have paid more than £405 for that...

 

Im using an OS Giken Triple plate - which is a push type - last year I run an OS Gilken twin plate - which was also push type - this meant turning the slave cylinder around and fitting an additional lever/bracket - this was resonably heavy.

Using the concentric bearing has simplfied the whole thing and the clutch action is so light that when installed we thought it wasnt working as pedal action is very very light.

The kit for the bearing, mounting plate with pipes (which have a dry break connector to allow for easy gearbox removal) is designed and sold by RCM - natrually its not the cheapest - but it works perfectly. Its also self adjusting.

Its fitted to the gobstopper - so I guess it will take 800bhp.
Sy

 

It didnt - it wasnt ready.

Have about 3-4 more wekks till it hits the blackstuff

Sy

 

Loving the lengths you've gone to with this whole build Si...

If ever i have your budget for a build, it will be hard to top your one, absolutely stunning mate

 

Can we have some more full car pics pleeeeease Sy?

 

Here u go






















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Sleeper

 

Si, loving the attention to detail. Are you doing the work yourself? If you are then you're doing a nice job.

Are they Perrin drop links? If so make sure they sit vertically when the suspension is loaded. I had to fit extra washers to mine between ARB-drop link and drop link-wishbone. If they are angled too much the small circlip holding the rose joint in place can be popped out and the rose joint falls out!

 

No, im not doing the work myself - AlanG who I bought the car from in april 07 agreed to do the work for me, after I blew an Engine in Nov 07. RCM built the engine and supply most of the parts and lots of advice- which has proved a good combination. My input is posting on Scoobynet and giving it large.

Yes, we relised the perrin drop links were at the wrong angles and have built up spacers and longer bolts the bring them almost vertivcal - but thanks for the tip.

BTW all my ARBs were powder coated black, as the car is a sleeper and i didnt want too many colours under there.

Sy

 

Stunning build matie. you must chuckle to yourself when your working on it.

I'l make sure im after you on the next RR...

 

No problem, sounds like your technical man knows what he's doing.

Spotted the colour swap, a nice touch. Pink and red would not be good.

 

Thanks Frayz - My budget has been blown away this year - but then again - you cant take it with you

 

Some say I wrecked the bearing in the EA dyno last yr - so you might want to go before me - what was the problem with yours - is it fixed now?

Sy

 

Put a whacking great hole in the top of the block. con rod bolt failure.

But on the good side got a nice 2.5ltr for me troubles.And i had to pay for the RR..

 

I had not arived there when that happened. I saw the vid tho - I guess we all run the risks on dynos- glad to see you back in shape.

Sy

 

Loving the sleeper look

 

 

In case you weren't aware, he is taken the pi55. Sy is the resident comic when it comes to engine prices and mods

 

Stunning...


A spec list of goodies I can only dream of...

 

So you would pay more than £399 for this? You must be gaga

 

^^is that a magnesium IM Sy...it's very pretty

 

Its the standard STI8 but powder coated silver - it came out a bit ripply as the red textured finish left it a bit rough - its got some extra lums/bungs on it i dont need - so I will probably do sum grinding and get it recoated a bit later once i get the damm fing on the road.

Sy

 

Re-arrange this popular sentence.

Finger pull your out.

Awesome build mate.

 

I know I know ............ its not long now.... booked for mapping in 4weeks..... just a down pipe and some wiring left.......I have to fit in with other peoples shedules..... but not long now.

 

Best looking GL on the site!

 

Fantastic car. This shot's one of my favourite.

 

 

Si, obviously you block looks brand new... is it new or has it been heat cycled at all?

Im starting with a brand spanking new block for my build, just wondered if you were doing the same.