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Toffee 01 May 2012 11:53 PM


Originally Posted by F1 CJE UK (Post 10603360)
Thanks guys, just trying to get the Buddy club seat rails sorted and the kit will be going in, I agree Rob not a great deal of weight but it all adds up (makes up for the fat driver)

I am trying to do the car in a true Japanese style eg look at what everyone else has done and copy. If I can sort out the pennies then Carbon wall is next on the list. I fell in love with Frayz carbon look when he posted it up last year.

Looking nice buddy, I run with no rear seat section in, once you have bucket seats with harnesses you can't use the rear seat anyway (depends on where the harness attach obviously) the only difference I have found is you can hear your fuel system working that little bit louder and all of the road noises are that bit louder, but that doesn't bother me.

Would like to see Frayz carbon rear fire wall for a newage, I haven't seen this one.

Lee.

F1 CJE UK 02 May 2012 07:12 PM

I did notice that as I shuffled her around the garage, the fuel system noise would really get to me on a long run. Check Frayz build thread the carbon looks great but as with all thinks comes at a high price.

Just waiting on 8 bolts before the seats can be fitted, really impressed with the buddyclub rails very easy to fit. (Thanks Alyn AS performance)

I am also waiting on some carbon fibre sheets to blank off the seat belt holes, Toffee what did you do with the spaces that are left after removing the seatbelts ?:thumb:

jura11 02 May 2012 07:20 PM


Originally Posted by F1 CJE UK (Post 10605519)
I did notice that as I shuffled her around the garage, the fuel system noise would really get to me on a long run. Check Frayz build thread the carbon looks great but as with all thinks comes at a high price.

Just waiting on 8 bolts before the seats can be fitted, really impressed with the buddyclub rails very easy to fit. (Thanks Alyn AS performance)

I am also waiting on some carbon fibre sheets to blank off the seat belt holes, Toffee what did you do with the spaces that are left after removing the seatbelts ?:thumb:


As I said about the BuddyClub rails they're great for price and really we are happy with those

Have look on those carbon fibre firewalls

http://ramsport.com/shop/index.php?m...=index&cPath=6

http://www.motordrive.com/acatalog/c..._Interior.html

http://www.motordrive.com/acatalog/c..._Interior.html

Looking forward for pics :thumb:

Jura

dave_garrett 03 May 2012 09:11 PM

Some nice kit there and I bet you got it for a bargain ;), you just need some sabelt shoes now ( next on my list).

frayz 03 May 2012 11:05 PM

Looking great there Chris. Personally I'd avoid the carbon firewall and spend the money elsewhere. It takes alot of work to make them fit to any sort of acceptable standard.
Id go aluminium if I were you.
You call though mate.

Toffee 06 May 2012 01:37 PM


Originally Posted by F1 CJE UK (Post 10605519)
Toffee what did you do with the spaces that are left after removing the seatbelts ?:thumb:

I have left the seat belts in place bud, wasn't sure at the time if the bucket seat would be a permanent fixture but then learnt to live with it, forgot about the belt so its still in place :thumb:

F1 CJE UK 07 May 2012 01:28 PM

Thanks for the kind comments guys, fitting the seats was a real pain in the ass as they are a little too wide as they flare out at the top and bottom, I have removed the seat belt trim to get a better fit. I am very happy with the look and function just need my another bits to finish the inside off. Spent the rest of the week getting her clean ready for the summer if we ever get one....

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...K/IMG_2576.jpg


will have a think about what i need to do with the rear :wonder: :thumb:

zippy! 07 May 2012 01:39 PM

sounds like quite a nice bit of kit you,ve had built there mate :thumb:

F1 CJE UK 19 June 2012 11:15 PM

Hi all, Sorry another bump for my thread so I can look back on progress.


1st off my car had her yearly detail with the full blackfire protection (wax and sealant).

I also got round to dealing with those yellow caps that I have always hated! I also updated my dated blue prodrive mud flaps for a set of carbon flaps with fake Prodrive stickers. Sadly I haven’t been able to get hold of a set of real prodrive flaps in black but the search will continue

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...K/IMG_3152.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...K/IMG_3169.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...K/IMG_2555.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...K/IMG_2556.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...K/IMG_3204.jpg


I have also finally got all the parts to fit my wheel, more advice from Frayz and an order placed with Playskool motorsport for a Works bell kit. Fitted this week and so far I am very happy with the build and quality of the kit.

Sadly the spanner monkey (Me!) made a mess of the fitting 1st time round so I had a Nascar style permanent left hand turn. O well I fixed my own mistake and learnt another few lessons about getting my hands dirty.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...K/IMG_3509.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...K/IMG_3504.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...K/IMG_3499.jpg

:thumb:

EH52WRX 19 June 2012 11:23 PM

Very, Very, Nice Chris :thumb: :thumb:

frayz 20 June 2012 05:39 AM

Always getting better Chris, nice job.

WB kit is lovely isn't it :)

F1 CJE UK 21 June 2012 11:42 AM

Thanks Guys

WB is Amazing quality, really gives you 100% confidence that it’s all connected and good to go. Top recommendation as always.

IainMilford 21 June 2012 12:19 PM

Nice work Chris, I will be going down a similar route internally after my engine etc is done, what are you doing in the back with the rear seats etc? I take it you have a harness bar in there?

Cheers
Iain

SkullFudge 21 June 2012 12:26 PM

Shes transforming into a nice piece now mate !


Good work Chris :thumb:

SirFozzalot 21 June 2012 12:41 PM


Originally Posted by F1 CJE UK (Post 10673609)
Sadly I haven’t been able to get hold of a set of real prodrive flaps in black but the search will continue
:thumb:

pm sent :norty:

Shaks-STI 28 June 2012 10:58 AM

:luvlove::luvlove::luvlove:

F1 CJE UK 27 March 2013 12:29 PM

Thought it was time to start thinking about my plans for 2013, so far I have been collecting a few parts (sorry all I phone photos:Whatever_)

Rear Firewall turned up a few weeks back, (Rally Tech)
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...psddd0f614.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...ps64530d78.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...psd1569a2f.jpg
End of last year I fitted a light weight battery and then made a custom carbon fibre cover to clean the look up and hide the cables / connector to my trickle charger. I also had to customize the RCM oil cap to make it fit correctly as the oil neck pip they used on my build was different to the standard WRX/STI fitment.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...psc25e35df.jpg

I also have a set of aero catches to fit and plans for either KW or Ohlin’s suspension, Carbon diffuser, S12B rally vents, rear APs and the list goes on and on but hopefully there will be a few more little custom tweaks to finish my look off and make it a little more personal to me! :thumb:

F1 CJE UK 27 March 2013 12:38 PM

Very worrying for everyone that knows me I have also started to invest in tools so maybe I will start doing a few more jobs myself!!!! Maybe
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...ps7f059dc3.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...ps24587445.jpg
Teng Tool box supplied from the guys at Thorny Motorsport, the trolley was used for the last two seasons in the BTCC. I loved the motorsport history so had to get it bought since then I have had a weird desire to buy tools! Very odd.. sure my OCD will take over and I plan to cut all my kit into foam shadow boards inside the draws.



And finally a quick photo of how my Subaru has spent the winter
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...psb0d2fb8b.jpg

(airchamber is now for sale to make room to work on my car in the garage)

wrx9181 27 March 2013 12:38 PM

Loverly that pal
Credit to scooby owner

F1 CJE UK 27 March 2013 12:42 PM

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...ps31a72e90.jpg

And finally to mark 7 years of ownership I had a professional photograph taken as part of a run out with the piston heads Bedfordshire supercar club!

Stupid me forgot to open the roof vent to finish the look!!!

tubbytommy 27 March 2013 12:53 PM

awesome looking car.
looks like your going for a sort of rally look inside are you fitting a cage??

frayz 27 March 2013 01:32 PM

Love this car, beautifully built and presented with impeccable attention to detail.

Great job Chris.

scotty_b 27 March 2013 02:27 PM

Chris not looked on here for a while as you know but popped in and had to look for an update!! Awesome as always sir! Those little touches make is special. Might have to keep an eye out for an upcoming meed to I can check it out in person again!

Scotty

STI Glenn 27 March 2013 05:27 PM

Awsome car fairplay

jabbroni 27 March 2013 07:17 PM

Stunning motor :)

stevep360 27 March 2013 07:53 PM

very nice

v6wrx 27 March 2013 08:21 PM

Looks great well done

F1 CJE UK 28 March 2013 12:19 PM


Originally Posted by tubbytommy (Post 11038357)
awesome looking car.
looks like your going for a sort of rally look inside are you fitting a cage??



Thanks Tommy, Yes I am a big WRC fan so without a doubt my inspiration is a road going rally car. As a kid supercars never did it for me “if I won the lottery type questions” it would have be the 555 Subaru or the ford Super touring car!

Not sure about the cage its a fine line between a great touring road/track car. I use the car for touring Europe and going to Le Mans etc so I want to keep it useable but super fun for a weekend blast. A rear cage only would be the ideal situation but its low down on the list.

For example I have only decided to go with carbon door covers in the back and the plan is to get the fronts re trimmed to match the wheel etc, it’s a hard balance and I am sure I want get it right all the time! (no graphics yet tho!!0

(fitting a rear camera soon, not sure if I will go as technical as you did but that was a super cool idea:notworthy)

F1 CJE UK 28 March 2013 12:21 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys 7 years on and I am still in love with this chunk of metal!

Scotty I will facebook you when she is back on the road!

scotty_b 28 March 2013 02:14 PM


Originally Posted by F1 CJE UK (Post 11039494)

Scotty I will facebook you when she is back on the road!


:thumb: Look forward to it sir il be sure to make myself available when she is out of hibernation so let me know on FB when you are!! Im tempted by a new car although list is rather long at present will explain when we chat next.

Scotty


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