Track Car Project
Jan 30, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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Very nice part line up mate fair play.
Bought from someone on here.
Plan is to get the shell done next month and car fully built, run in, testing etc ready to compete at SSO on May 22nd. Gonna be close.
Jan 30, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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From: 1/4 mile PB 8.89 @ 160
Get on it son, need to start sometime
Jan 30, 2011 | 09:06 PM
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From: Oxfordshire
looking forward to this build!
Feb 3, 2011 | 09:44 PM
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From: South Lanarkshire
Looking awesome Matt!! Keep up the good work!
Trav
P.S That block I got from you is coming along nicely
Feb 5, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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Looking awesome Matt!! Keep up the good work!
Trav
P.S That block I got from you is coming along nicely
Thanks mate. Keep me posted on your build.
Feb 5, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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Team Dynamics 18" x 8.5 ET11 (Thanks Andy)
Team Dynamics 18" x 9J ET30 (Thanks Paul aka Shrek)
Feb 5, 2011 | 09:50 PM
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WRC boost control valve (Thanks Sy)
Motec 4 bar map sensor & O-ringed mani spacers (Thanks Sy)
Feb 5, 2011 | 09:50 PM
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Brand new Zen Dry Sump Kit (Thanks Sy)
Awaiting oil tank arrival from Paul soon to complete the kit
Feb 5, 2011 | 11:31 PM
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Thats alot of nice parts there.
Feb 5, 2011 | 11:59 PM
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Thanks Olly,
Feb 6, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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Slight under statement i think lol.
Feb 20, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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Build begins March 5th. Will post updates as and when available.
Feb 20, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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From: south east
Hurry up matt else mine will be done 1st
Feb 20, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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Looks like immense build. Where did you get cardon rad panel?
Feb 20, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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That a challenge Tone
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Looks like immense build. Where did you get cardon rad panel?
Got it from a friend in the US. Think you might be able to find them on ebay now. If not our ebay then defo theres. Shipping might cost a bit though
Feb 20, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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being a chartered accountant my colleagues always laughed at me when I told them I like to work on my car myself... so I know how you felt when your buddy dissed you...
Feb 20, 2011 | 09:28 PM
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From: E Yorks
nice collection of parts, any progress pics?
Feb 21, 2011 | 12:23 AM
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APS tumblers. Version 5 heads and starter engine will be swapped for a engine capable of 650-700 with Hwakeye AVCS heads once use to the car.
Mar 1, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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Right, the cars going to my mates this Saturday so will hopefully have some nice updates to add over the next few weeks/months.
Mar 6, 2011 | 09:21 AM
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Few bits removed and away she goes for the hard work to begin
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Mar 13, 2011 | 11:56 PM
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Quick update.
Stripped the dash & loom out. Will be having a new flocked dash and whole custom car loom made.
Mar 13, 2011 | 11:56 PM
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22b fibre glass wings fitted.
Engine bay stripped
Mar 13, 2011 | 11:57 PM
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Steel firewall removed and will be replaced with a lighter aluminium one
Mar 13, 2011 | 11:57 PM
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Rear end stripped. Will have boot floor cut out and a new rear bumper/diffuser combo.
Mar 19, 2011 | 12:46 AM
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Came up to Gaz's Wednesday night and have been busy on the car.
Had loads of sound deadening to remove from boot and various others places.
Didnt need to remove it all as we had plans for the boot
Mar 19, 2011 | 12:46 AM
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Mar 19, 2011 | 12:46 AM
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6 Speed DCCD box
With the Hardrace mount
Fitted up to car
Mar 19, 2011 | 12:47 AM
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Fibre glass door getting ready to be trial fitted
Had to make some aluminium brackets to support the doors
Fitted along with one of the rears
Mar 19, 2011 | 12:47 AM
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Rear wing adjusted, again to allow for fitting of the 22b rear panels
Probably lost quite a bit of weight out of the car too with all the cutting thats been going on.
