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08 February 2011, 04:38 PM
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Picked up a new fmic today so more things to fit ,really happy with it just hope it performs as good as it looks no branding but not looking for excessive power anyway around 350 will surfice
10 February 2011, 10:13 AM
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Sourced a local company today to weld me a threaded socket onto pipework of fmic to take the o2 sensor as I'm running a simtec ecu , this has to be welded onto the aluminium pipe should only cost me £20 or so.
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11 February 2011, 06:48 PM
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pipe work dosnt fit so il have to find some more been sold a dud !
The intercooler is fine but the pipwork is sh*t !
Fitted the coilovers tonight ready for dropping back on its spare wheels,so i can move it onto ramps to fit wishbones and antilift kit ,drop links etc..
K sports should be arriving soon ! hopefully !
Removed the front fog covers ,fog lights number plates front lights, grill and front bumper ready for fmic install.
Need to remove factory sunroof tommorow so i can remove roof skin ready to spot weld new one (without sunroof).
The intercooler is fine but the pipwork is sh*t !
Fitted the coilovers tonight ready for dropping back on its spare wheels,so i can move it onto ramps to fit wishbones and antilift kit ,drop links etc..
K sports should be arriving soon ! hopefully !
Removed the front fog covers ,fog lights number plates front lights, grill and front bumper ready for fmic install.
Need to remove factory sunroof tommorow so i can remove roof skin ready to spot weld new one (without sunroof).
12 February 2011, 05:05 PM
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sunroof was removed today and left a big hole so roof skin is coming off to make easier access for weld in cage.
There's a good 25kg there stuck in the roof so that's now gone to make way for new roof skin.
Intercooler pipework i bought is fit for the bin ! and need to locate some that will fit as it should do.
When i removed the front bumper after taking all front lights and indicators off i noticed the front bumper support bar was to far rotton so i need to buy a new ,dont think these are to expensive but need it done to support fmic.
There's a good 25kg there stuck in the roof so that's now gone to make way for new roof skin.
Intercooler pipework i bought is fit for the bin ! and need to locate some that will fit as it should do.
When i removed the front bumper after taking all front lights and indicators off i noticed the front bumper support bar was to far rotton so i need to buy a new ,dont think these are to expensive but need it done to support fmic.
12 February 2011, 05:08 PM
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coilovers and spare wheels mean it can now go onto ramps for wishbones ,droplinks, anti lift kit and arbs, then clutch and flywheel as i also removed the intercooler so easier access to gearbox .
14 February 2011, 07:17 PM
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All sound deadening is now removed just the final clear up of all the residue thats been left behind using a hand grinder and flappy disc as iv'e got the rest of the week off work so 3 days in the garage for final preperation before the car goes to custom cages for full fia roll cage.
Still need to locate new fmic pipework as mine is crap and wont fit !
after cage has been fitted full interior respray in white will take place including cage.
Still need to locate new fmic pipework as mine is crap and wont fit !
after cage has been fitted full interior respray in white will take place including cage.
14 February 2011, 11:11 PM
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just seen a IHIVF48 for sale ive pm'd the guy selling it and its brand new from 2010 sti single scroll , this is the 1 ive been looking for so hopefully do a deal ,just need pipework for fmic then duncan can work his magic tweek to map then a session on the rollers to see what its pulling,HOPEFULLY AROUND 350BHP and 400 lbft , well have to wait and see.
15 February 2011, 07:01 PM
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Nice project you got going there, once you start, you wont stop! Have to admit, it does get really enjoyable tinkering on a scooby, its pretty much a hobby! Cant wait to see it more as your project progresses and all the parts start to fall into place.
15 February 2011, 07:37 PM
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Cheers lads, I think once i get passed the stripping and preparing stage the rest will be even more enjoyable, but the more i take something off the more i learn.
Once the inside has been preped and the new cage is welded in and the interior sprayed white giving me a blank canvas then to work too as im a neat and tidy guy and like things just right.
The bonnet is going into spray next week, as i took off my old heavy steel one and purchased an alloy one ,its going to be sprayed satin black so think it will give it an aggressive look with the dark blue also it'l have a reverse scoop but i'm keeping the reverse scoop and the bonnet vents 95h blue .
Once the inside has been preped and the new cage is welded in and the interior sprayed white giving me a blank canvas then to work too as im a neat and tidy guy and like things just right.
The bonnet is going into spray next week, as i took off my old heavy steel one and purchased an alloy one ,its going to be sprayed satin black so think it will give it an aggressive look with the dark blue also it'l have a reverse scoop but i'm keeping the reverse scoop and the bonnet vents 95h blue .
16 February 2011, 10:19 AM
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jusr waiting on delivery of front bumper beam to fit fmic, reverse scoop has been ordered from ht autos and also purchased some areocatch bonnet pins so that takes care of the bonnet just need to fit everything ready for spray.
My simtec temp sensor is ally welded where the solid DV pipe is located
16 February 2011, 12:20 PM
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exactly there is no socket for the temp sensor as im also running with a simtek ecu,and theres no ally pipe where the dv pipework needs to connect to also the bends are all wrong, il know more once i get the fmic mounted into position but am waiting on a new front beam as my was rotten.
16 February 2011, 10:34 PM
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Windscreen and rear screen coming off tommorow to allow access to drill out spot welds to remove the old roof skin.
I have located a new roof skin in halifax so a journey there in the spring to pick it up this too is going to be sprayed satin black like the bonnet ,i got given a boot so this will be sprayed black too not sure on spoiler as yet i have the standered wrx small spoiler i may keep this as i sold the prodrive one i had or maybe go for the fast and the furious look with a big spoiler not sure yet.
I have located a new roof skin in halifax so a journey there in the spring to pick it up this too is going to be sprayed satin black like the bonnet ,i got given a boot so this will be sprayed black too not sure on spoiler as yet i have the standered wrx small spoiler i may keep this as i sold the prodrive one i had or maybe go for the fast and the furious look with a big spoiler not sure yet.
16 February 2011, 11:15 PM
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Forgot to mention i was going to purchase an 8'x4' sheet of 0.9mm ally sheet to cut and make 4 door cards with but have a mate who uses white 1mm sheet in plastic to line his dog wash vans with, so going down this route should look smart when done.il post pics up when cut out and fitted
17 February 2011, 05:45 PM
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I tried fitting the pipework todat for fmic and satisfied myself that it aint going to fit so need to buy from reputable company.
once i had the new bumper beam bolted into place after a little butchery with a grider i started to cut the bumper to fit one word nightmare, i was armed with a small hacksaw and a large hacksaw blade still needs tidying up but got there in the end
once i had the new bumper beam bolted into place after a little butchery with a grider i started to cut the bumper to fit one word nightmare, i was armed with a small hacksaw and a large hacksaw blade still needs tidying up but got there in the end
18 February 2011, 02:56 PM
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Took the front and rear glass out today with cheese wire kit quite easy really only took 10 mins each time, started drilling out spot welds that hold roof skin in place ready for roof to come off that gives custom cages easy access to fit new cage.
Located new autobahn88 pipework so ordered that to finish fmic install .
Looking forward to getting it back ready for interior spray then I can start putting it all back together .
Located new autobahn88 pipework so ordered that to finish fmic install .
Looking forward to getting it back ready for interior spray then I can start putting it all back together .
Shame about the FMIC pipework though
18 February 2011, 06:55 PM
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Took all the trim off without damaging it and fed cheese wire through the mastic with a bradle tool with the cheese wire attached then put on the 2 handles one inside the car and the other outside then in a swaing motion cut through the mastic holding the screens in place quite easy really !
18 February 2011, 08:34 PM
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Reverse scoop and areocatch bonnet pins arrived today so another busy weekend.
Ordered from HT autos good quality and in primer too.
Ordered from HT autos good quality and in primer too.
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