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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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Another beatrush part courtesy of Stu lol
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 07:03 PM
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Loving this project. Keep it up.
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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Looking good mate.
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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Loving this project. Keep it up.
Thanks mate appreciate it

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Looking good mate.
Cheers Frayz
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 08:14 PM
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Gonna be an awesome car when finished mate
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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Gonna be an awesome car when finished mate
Cheers bud and good to see you again yesterday
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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See you next week Ryan
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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looking forward to it Mark
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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So I decided today you know what I'm going to have a little time on mine lol
After going and collecting some more alloy sheet to make the final floor panel it was time to get it cut into shape,we also decided for 2 reasons to have a doubler panel underneath the top panel,firstly to add strength and second when we install them for the finish there will be a good layer of bonding agent between them which will add some sound proofing which will be great for the long trips to shows and outings.
Also got a start on the difusser but only the beginnings as we plan to make an adjustable wing inside the drop sections[mainly for show but hay it might add some down force at the same time!]
Once I had the floor panel and doubler where I was happy with the fit I got them into the booth and etch/primed and 2K coloured them as anyone in the car trade will tell you that you can't have bare alloy/steel mated together as it causes a reaction so it requires some paint before drilling/bonding and bolting.










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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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Starting to make some real progress, looking really good now
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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How much to make another diffuser for a friend lol
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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Like the diffuser Ryan,great work as usual


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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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Almost had a wet moment today lol when this box turned up and I had a look see




My engine tuner S215 fresh back from billetizing

Also so more goodies from Tim @JTInnovations landed which included a 3 bar map sensor,2M EGT sensor and new knock sensor
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 09:13 PM
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Very nice Ry, now pull your 'kin finger out and get it sorted, you've got about 36 hours
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I sorely wish it could be ready for the meet Jon,would have been great to have that as its first outing!
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by prodriverules
I sorely wish it could be ready for the meet Jon,would have been great to have that as its first outing!
When are you thinking it will be ready?
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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Mañana
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 11:39 PM
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Mañana
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by TimH
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Sooner than expected then....
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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like this chief...

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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 03:45 PM
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Teasing me rossy boy
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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Going to be bollacks when finished Ryan
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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Like I said to you mark,if it looks half as good as your minter ill be happy bud!
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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take it you mean the rb320 at yours ry?..... lovely looking motor imo.


anyway, operation trick fmic and rad is now fully underway
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by rossdj1983
take it you mean the rb320 at yours ry?..... lovely looking motor imo.


anyway, operation trick fmic and rad is now fully underway
That's the one Ross,Mark[greg320] is the owner.
I seriously can't wait to see it,thanks mate
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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diffuser loooks good mate , am planning to do it to mine ,
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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diffuser loooks good mate , am planning to do it to mine ,
Cheers mags,I still need to make a bottom piece and put some wing stiffys in it
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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Great read so far Ryan
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by AWG
Great read so far Ryan
Thanks mate
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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It's not looking too shabby there Ryan, although if you spent less time on 'tea' breaks and more time doing you could be there in half the time.
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