Time Attack ST170 - Few new pics 24/06 - Page 11

fordrallycar · 29-04-2012, 02:51 PM

Great work fella

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Marcus-young · 02-05-2012, 02:27 PM

hi mate, been keeping an eye on your thread for a quite a while, very interesting read.. im building a similar spec car myself, which eventually ill get round to doing a buildthread for. just got a quick question for you, its a little random, but where the rear control blade mounts to the chassis, what have you used for bushing mateial? as from the picture it appears not to be polyurethane. my rear toe and upper links are rose jointed, and i think i will do the same with the spring seat. i am woried about rose jointing the control blade mount though, as i am thinking that there may need to be some compliance in this joint. unfortunately i cant seem to find anybody who has done anything other than poly bushes for rear suspension on the focus

Big Will_ · 02-05-2012, 09:49 PM

Marcus - i'm using Vibratechnics on the rear control blades. I'll let you know how they behave!

I'm trying to get the car up and running first on 'basic' handling upgrades and then can start to evolve and upgrade when back to back testing is possible.

Rightio! Updates!

Knocked up my oil return:

And got it fitted:

Then moved onto prepping the engine bay, first up was to wrap the selector cables in DEI gold and make a new heatshield out of Nimbus G2 for the power steering:

Bits of spare nimbus make for very good blanking plates!

Then it was on with brake line routing, mounting etc.

Oil lines got P Clipped in too:

Then time to fit a new slave cylinder in the gearbox:

And then...

This happened

turnover · 02-05-2012, 11:18 PM

looks impresive

lanfire · 03-05-2012, 09:03 AM

wheyyy looks better in there now ! im assuming theres enough bonnet clearence for that inlet?

COCHYN · 03-05-2012, 09:04 AM

Cracking Will

Big Will_ · 03-05-2012, 10:58 AM

Cheers guys!

Yes, the bonnet does clear, only by a fingers width or so!

I might yet have to fit bonnet raisers, but i'm trying to avoid it if I can

cjwood555 · 03-05-2012, 02:11 PM

Looking very neat will

Marcus-young · 03-05-2012, 02:20 PM

cheers for that will, had a quick look on vibratechnics they appear not to sell them, so dropped them an email, waiting for a response. yours is looking the business, especially now you got the engine in. looking forward to mine being at that stage, little way off yet though

LIMITLESS · 03-05-2012, 07:44 PM

Engine looks nice sitting in its home

Big Will_ · 03-05-2012, 09:23 PM

Just a quick update as i've been in uni all day...

Earlier in the thread I said I was planning to use hardlines for my wastegate reference pipes given the proximity to the manifold etc.

So, tonight I got them done!

Shot from the top to show that they don't come any further forward than existing stuff, so clearance from the rad shouldn't be an issue:

With the air filter and things on to check clearances:

Hopefully over the next 3 days i'll make some more noticeable progress!

Gary_Hurn · 03-05-2012, 09:49 PM

Looks brilliant..been following with interest from beginning, top quality

NEEDFORSPEED · 03-05-2012, 10:20 PM

wowsers!!!!

AquariousRS · 04-05-2012, 10:08 AM

With the external gates are you not supposed to use plumb both sides of the diaphragm? Or you just going to let them bleed the air until necesary?

Big Will_ · 04-05-2012, 01:15 PM

The only benefit of plumbing into the top of the gates is to counter the wastegate lifting early if the spring is weak. Mine are both sprung at 1 bar so shouldn't be an issue!

thielt1 · 04-05-2012, 03:05 PM

are you bending your own hardlines, if so what are you using for a tool? Also are there any disadvanatages to using them?

Big Will_ · 04-05-2012, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark RS

1st class work there

Quote:

Originally Posted by thielt1

are you bending your own hardlines, if so what are you using for a tool? Also are there any disadvanatages to using them?

Yes, made my own hardlines. Tooling wise, I used a handheld forming tool, cost about £40 from memory, does 3 different size tubes up to 180 degrees. Also, there's a special flaring and deburring tool, that was a bit pricier, about £120 I think. And the hardline tube isn't cheap either

Anyhoo, did a bit more today

Got the slam panel back from the paintshop - there was NO WAY this was getting vinyl wrapped

Got the breather system finished:

Fitted the brand new power steering reservoir:

Mocked up the cooler in the freshly painted front end:

Made up and fitted all the new power steering lines:

How everyone spends their friday nights right?

NoRubNoDub · 04-05-2012, 10:45 PM

tasty are you planning on doing a late one?

Big Will_ · 04-05-2012, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoRubNoDub

tasty are you planning on doing a late one?

I've done 16 hours today lol. Time for a shower, some kip and back on it tomorrow! Missing the start of the Time Attack season has given me a big incentive now!

Sticky. · 04-05-2012, 11:01 PM

Getting there son.

NoRubNoDub · 04-05-2012, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Will_

I've done 16 hours today lol. Time for a shower, some kip and back on it tomorrow! Missing the start of the Time Attack season has given me a big incentive now!

Good days work then whens the next round? Did you not fancy taking a run to Cadwel for a snoop at the competition?

Big Will_ · 04-05-2012, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoRubNoDub

Good days work then whens the next round? Did you not fancy taking a run to Cadwel for a snoop at the competition?

I did want to go and have a mooch around the pit lane. A lot of good friends are running this year and it would have been nice to catch up, but, as the variable valve timing aspect of the engine is also my dissertation topic for uni, I can't really spare a day out at the moment. Hand in is 2 weeks away!

gjh · 05-05-2012, 02:15 PM

Coming on really nicely!

Canada1 · 05-05-2012, 02:18 PM

Beautiful!

I suspect the front tires will not last long

Cheers

Big Will_ · 05-05-2012, 10:51 PM

Cheers guys!

Pushing hard with it now - even though todays photos don't show a lot, there was a lot of final cleaning, thread checking and final fitting type stuff going on that wasn't really worthy of pictures!

Got my new thermostat housing through from Ricky this morning, needed a little bit of fettling to get the coolant temp sensor in (can't see it in this picture):

Got the remaining lines made up - just need to get some universal silicone hose bits and some joiners now to finish my top hose off:

Getting more built up:

All covered up with slam panel lol:

AquariousRS · 06-05-2012, 07:58 AM

Come on then Will, when is first turn of the key planned?

Big Will_ · 06-05-2012, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AquariousRS

Come on then Will, when is first turn of the key planned?

Soon as it's ready! Hopefully by the end of the week

COCHYN · 06-05-2012, 09:04 AM

Almost a shame to have that slam panel covering up all the goodies! Looks great Will

pee vee · 06-05-2012, 09:21 AM

Now that is truly impressive! Nice one!

Vic · 06-05-2012, 09:56 AM

wow!

fezzajsy · 06-05-2012, 10:03 AM

looking perfect

TimoXr4i · 06-05-2012, 11:47 AM

Wow, never seen an ic lake thaton a car, only on a truck r a bus, its huge! Its gonna be a sweet ride! Is this the b&w turbo? Searched it online for how it works, but it aint exactly clear, but, it must spool up really fast? Make a film when you startup, i want to hear the beast!

Timo

rs_traynor · 06-05-2012, 11:50 AM

looks really good

LIMITLESS · 06-05-2012, 12:52 PM

Looking very good

Gary_Hurn · 06-05-2012, 03:06 PM

Looks excellent mate

Glenn_ · 07-05-2012, 08:58 PM

That looks really impressive mate.That turbo is massiveeeeeeee.

rhinopower · 07-05-2012, 09:03 PM

Do you have a picture of where the oil feed is coming from?

paul16v · 07-05-2012, 09:06 PM

Spot on that Will

AJC · 07-05-2012, 09:20 PM

Good work big man

SMILER258 · 07-05-2012, 09:24 PM

sweet, shouldnt be long now till its completed

02-05-2012, 09:49 PM	#403
Big Will_ Borg Warner EFR Equipped! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In the unit, building a 450bhp Time Attack Focus! Posts: 5,815 Rep Power: 14	Marcus - i'm using Vibratechnics on the rear control blades. I'll let you know how they behave! I'm trying to get the car up and running first on 'basic' handling upgrades and then can start to evolve and upgrade when back to back testing is possible. Rightio! Updates! Knocked up my oil return: And got it fitted: Then moved onto prepping the engine bay, first up was to wrap the selector cables in DEI gold and make a new heatshield out of Nimbus G2 for the power steering: Bits of spare nimbus make for very good blanking plates! Then it was on with brake line routing, mounting etc. Oil lines got P Clipped in too: Then time to fit a new slave cylinder in the gearbox: And then... This happened __________________ Sierra Cosworth RS500 Time Attack Focus ST170 E46 330d Touring Take a look at my Time Attack build!

02-05-2012, 11:18 PM	#404
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03-05-2012, 10:58 AM	#407
Big Will_ Borg Warner EFR Equipped! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In the unit, building a 450bhp Time Attack Focus! Posts: 5,815 Rep Power: 14	Cheers guys! Yes, the bonnet does clear, only by a fingers width or so! I might yet have to fit bonnet raisers, but i'm trying to avoid it if I can __________________ Sierra Cosworth RS500 Time Attack Focus ST170 E46 330d Touring Take a look at my Time Attack build!

03-05-2012, 02:11 PM	#408
cjwood555 Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Solihull Posts: 2,064 Rep Power: 11	Looking very neat will __________________ Mondeo ST24...

03-05-2012, 09:23 PM	#411
Big Will_ Borg Warner EFR Equipped! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In the unit, building a 450bhp Time Attack Focus! Posts: 5,815 Rep Power: 14	Just a quick update as i've been in uni all day... Earlier in the thread I said I was planning to use hardlines for my wastegate reference pipes given the proximity to the manifold etc. So, tonight I got them done! Shot from the top to show that they don't come any further forward than existing stuff, so clearance from the rad shouldn't be an issue: With the air filter and things on to check clearances: Hopefully over the next 3 days i'll make some more noticeable progress! __________________ Sierra Cosworth RS500 Time Attack Focus ST170 E46 330d Touring Take a look at my Time Attack build!

02-05-2012, 02:27 PM	#402
Marcus-young Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: newark, england Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	hi mate, been keeping an eye on your thread for a quite a while, very interesting read.. im building a similar spec car myself, which eventually ill get round to doing a buildthread for. just got a quick question for you, its a little random, but where the rear control blade mounts to the chassis, what have you used for bushing mateial? as from the picture it appears not to be polyurethane. my rear toe and upper links are rose jointed, and i think i will do the same with the spring seat. i am woried about rose jointing the control blade mount though, as i am thinking that there may need to be some compliance in this joint. unfortunately i cant seem to find anybody who has done anything other than poly bushes for rear suspension on the focus

03-05-2012, 09:03 AM	#405
lanfire Part of the Furniture Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: blackpool Posts: 161 Rep Power: 9	wheyyy looks better in there now ! im assuming theres enough bonnet clearence for that inlet?

03-05-2012, 09:04 AM	#406
COCHYN BANNED BANNED Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Wales....Congleton now though! Posts: 9,781 Rep Power: 0	Cracking Will

03-05-2012, 02:20 PM	#409
Marcus-young Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: newark, england Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	cheers for that will, had a quick look on vibratechnics they appear not to sell them, so dropped them an email, waiting for a response. yours is looking the business, especially now you got the engine in. looking forward to mine being at that stage, little way off yet though

03-05-2012, 07:44 PM	#410
LIMITLESS Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: BRISTOL Posts: 879 Rep Power: 2	Engine looks nice sitting in its home

03-05-2012, 09:49 PM	#412
Gary_Hurn Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: magor, south wales Posts: 206 Rep Power: 5	Looks brilliant..been following with interest from beginning, top quality

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AquariousRS PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Skelmersdale, Lancashire Posts: 4,299 Rep Power: 12	With the external gates are you not supposed to use plumb both sides of the diaphragm? Or you just going to let them bleed the air until necesary? __________________ Tim For all your braking and suspension needs ~ Contact NUTs RuS for any questions or enquirys. For all your stickers ~ Email stickerpaul@yahoo.co.uk

04-05-2012, 01:15 PM	#415
Big Will_ Borg Warner EFR Equipped! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In the unit, building a 450bhp Time Attack Focus! Posts: 5,815 Rep Power: 14	The only benefit of plumbing into the top of the gates is to counter the wastegate lifting early if the spring is weak. Mine are both sprung at 1 bar so shouldn't be an issue! __________________ Sierra Cosworth RS500 Time Attack Focus ST170 E46 330d Touring Take a look at my Time Attack build! Last edited by Big Will_; 04-05-2012 at 01:17 PM.

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thielt1 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 228 Rep Power: 4	are you bending your own hardlines, if so what are you using for a tool? Also are there any disadvanatages to using them? __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/restora...ml#post5837829

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05-05-2012, 10:51 PM	#425
Big Will_ Borg Warner EFR Equipped! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In the unit, building a 450bhp Time Attack Focus! Posts: 5,815 Rep Power: 14	Cheers guys! Pushing hard with it now - even though todays photos don't show a lot, there was a lot of final cleaning, thread checking and final fitting type stuff going on that wasn't really worthy of pictures! Got my new thermostat housing through from Ricky this morning, needed a little bit of fettling to get the coolant temp sensor in (can't see it in this picture): Got the remaining lines made up - just need to get some universal silicone hose bits and some joiners now to finish my top hose off: Getting more built up: All covered up with slam panel lol: __________________ Sierra Cosworth RS500 Time Attack Focus ST170 E46 330d Touring Take a look at my Time Attack build!

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COCHYN BANNED BANNED Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Wales....Congleton now though! Posts: 9,781 Rep Power: 0	Almost a shame to have that slam panel covering up all the goodies! Looks great Will

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