T26 WRC - Frayz Engineering WRC S8 TARMAC SPECIAL - aka THE BOMBER
19 August 2015, 09:47 PM
#3994
Well today she finally got a rear qtr panel stitched on. Looks so much better to start looking a bit more like a car again.
The panels are bang on the OEM panel gaps which unfortunately shows up how poor the bumper fits. This will be adjusted so it's perfect, rally boys don't care for panel gaps. But we do and it will be perfect.
Hopefully we can find a genuine ex works bumper and it should fit perfectly.
The panels are bang on the OEM panel gaps which unfortunately shows up how poor the bumper fits. This will be adjusted so it's perfect, rally boys don't care for panel gaps. But we do and it will be perfect.
Hopefully we can find a genuine ex works bumper and it should fit perfectly.
02 September 2015, 05:14 PM
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Started this thread last week at work and got up to date this morning. What a journey mate!! Absolute craftsmanship in every area frayz! What devotion fella!! Great to see and well excited to see the upcoming work!!! 96 pages later and waiting as patiently as I can!! 
- Only thing I'm going to do now is scroll back through and watch the full piston heads video.. That 35r turbo sounds incredible mate!!!
Thanks for a great write up to read through!!
Tom.
- Only thing I'm going to do now is scroll back through and watch the full piston heads video.. That 35r turbo sounds incredible mate!!!
Thanks for a great write up to read through!!
Tom.
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03 September 2015, 12:36 PM
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Started this thread last week at work and got up to date this morning. What a journey mate!! Absolute craftsmanship in every area frayz! What devotion fella!! Great to see and well excited to see the upcoming work!!! 96 pages later and waiting as patiently as I can!!
- Only thing I'm going to do now is scroll back through and watch the full piston heads video.. That 35r turbo sounds incredible mate!!!
Thanks for a great write up to read through!!
Tom.
- Only thing I'm going to do now is scroll back through and watch the full piston heads video.. That 35r turbo sounds incredible mate!!!
Thanks for a great write up to read through!!
Tom.
Dave @ DMS is a seriously talented fabricator and believe me, i get just as excited when i see the photos of the car and its progress. I already know what its going to look like and it still blows me away.
Its a very exciting time indeed. I havent driven the car for over a year now and to be honest, ive forgotten what it feels/sounds like to drive. I did however drive a modified Porsche GT2 last night and that was pretty eye opening.
Ive also just come back from my stag weekend which also involved some laps at the Nurburging, so the itch to get the car built is ever growing.
Watch this space, its gonna be cool
hope you both had an awsome day
20 September 2015, 10:43 PM
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As was said to me when I got married
"Congrats, why should you be happy"
Be as well just giving me that shell now as you will never be aloud to finish it.
When is the plan to have it finished?
"Congrats, why should you be happy"
Be as well just giving me that shell now as you will never be aloud to finish it.
When is the plan to have it finished?
20 September 2015, 11:30 PM
#4004
Lmao. You gotta be joking mate. She loves that car more than I do.
When I suggested building it only 4 months before our wedding day, she replied :
"As long as we can afford the wedding, what colour you gonna paint it?"
See why I married her?
When I suggested building it only 4 months before our wedding day, she replied :
"As long as we can afford the wedding, what colour you gonna paint it?"
See why I married her?
21 September 2015, 07:13 AM
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Same here , married the love of my life while my other love is being worked on and she said almost exactly the same to me , my only regret is that it wasn't ready for the day as I would of liked to drive it to the venue , but I got lent a brand new one instead so kind of made up for it
What was your wedding car ?
21 September 2015, 11:05 AM
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Congratulations on tying the knot. Marriage won't stop a thing!
Kids however, that will change your perspective a little. Make the most of it while you can 👍😂
Kids however, that will change your perspective a little. Make the most of it while you can 👍😂
21 September 2015, 05:53 PM
#4009
Dom, as for my wedding car. Charlotte was in a 1957 S1 Bentley and I was in my mates LP640 Murci.
22 September 2015, 06:57 PM
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Exactly, find a girl that understands you're a petrolhead and loves you for it. It's all easy that way.
Cheers all, no kids for me just yet. Wanna enjoy life a bit more first.
Dom, as for my wedding car. Charlotte was in a 1957 S1 Bentley and I was in my mates LP640 Murci.
Cheers all, no kids for me just yet. Wanna enjoy life a bit more first.
Dom, as for my wedding car. Charlotte was in a 1957 S1 Bentley and I was in my mates LP640 Murci.
02 October 2015, 09:51 PM
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Hows this car going Frayz? Have really enjoyed looking through the thread, awesome.
ps pinched your black rear lip spolier idea, cheers (about the only mod you`ve done i could afford lol)
ps pinched your black rear lip spolier idea, cheers (about the only mod you`ve done i could afford lol)
03 October 2015, 10:16 AM
#4012
Custom made adjustable T45, S515 TCAs to suit the OEM style caster block.
These can be swapped out if ever I decide to go with a WRC type caster block.
WRC fitment ones are off the shelf available from WRC spares.
These can be swapped out if ever I decide to go with a WRC type caster block.
WRC fitment ones are off the shelf available from WRC spares.
Last edited by frayz; 03 October 2015 at 12:12 PM.
08 October 2015, 09:37 PM
#4014
Not stopped yet.
Check out my beautiful new WRC crossmember and S12b inspired TCAs. These are similar spec to the previous design but Dave decided to take a different route to reduce the chances of binding. Custom made to fit the OEM caster block, EN36 steel pins, T45 & S515 construction.
You'll see they're now hanging from a gorgeous T45 WRC lightweight crossmember.
Just love this stuff.
Check out my beautiful new WRC crossmember and S12b inspired TCAs. These are similar spec to the previous design but Dave decided to take a different route to reduce the chances of binding. Custom made to fit the OEM caster block, EN36 steel pins, T45 & S515 construction.
You'll see they're now hanging from a gorgeous T45 WRC lightweight crossmember.
Just love this stuff.
12 October 2015, 09:29 PM
#4019
Well I'll start this off by wishing you and your wife all the best. Keep listening to her and she'll let you paint it pink
As for this thread, I just bought a 2002 bug, as it was a childhood dream and I just wen't through this thread from beginning in one day.
You mister are on par with Horacio, Christian and all the other amazing artists in the car world. You just chose to do it on your own, and I have nothing but awe and respect for that.
Thanks for the inspiration, and thanks for making me sell my hawkeye front end kit that I've been collecting this past month. Prodrive bits here I come!
As for this thread, I just bought a 2002 bug, as it was a childhood dream and I just wen't through this thread from beginning in one day.
You mister are on par with Horacio, Christian and all the other amazing artists in the car world. You just chose to do it on your own, and I have nothing but awe and respect for that.
Thanks for the inspiration, and thanks for making me sell my hawkeye front end kit that I've been collecting this past month. Prodrive bits here I come!
24 October 2015, 08:41 PM
#4020
Thought I'd post up the feature photos.
Words and photos by Steve Hall.
Here are the images from the rest of the shoot.
Those that don't follow the build....
Her current state.
Words and photos by Steve Hall.
Here are the images from the rest of the shoot.
Those that don't follow the build....
Her current state.
Last edited by frayz; 24 October 2015 at 09:00 PM.