Well I guess it's about time I started a thread on the focus I've been working on. I started it years ago as a single man but marriage, twin boys etc really slowed it down.
I got the car to a rolling unit days from being taken to the garage for final checks and start up. One day I opened the door and I wasn't happy with the cage. So I stripped it and started again. When I say I started again I mean Mark at MK Motorsport. Now I know this will stir up a hornets nest but can we please keep my thread clean and keep your criticisms to the car not Mark.
I'll show a few pictures now with a few words and see how we get on


I suppose a cage was I good start so I opted for a tig welded item. Plenty of bars to keep me safe



Double door bars with vertical yet to go in



WRC spec top mounts and turret mods. Marks work is amazing



Once again amazing skills



Don't worry about the v bar it's only placed in and will be central when welded



Hand fabricated gusset on the windscreen pillars



I decided I needed a pedal box . I asked mark to put in a WRC spec one with mounting plate



ROLLED IT!!!! It's the only way to get the welds right I'm told



Some of my favourite pictures these next ones. I opted again for a WRC top mount in the rear. This time the oval type. I'm hoping to convert to rwd in the future so I future proofed it



More nice welding



Bespoke rear turrets



Here's the little beauty that bolts to them



No guess work here. Bang on plumb!



Nicely in place and being welded and patched tomorrow. That's all for now. I hope you like it. Please keep your comments in relation to the car. Mark has made a great job so far and credit where it's due here!

 

I commissioned some bespoke parts from Mark as I knew his workmanship is beyond reproach. I wanted ultimate adjustability in the front and rear. Here's what he came up with.




WRC spec tca's and rear camber arms



Simply brilliant



Billet mounting block for compression struts a



All rested in place on the front subframe. I'm building all the sub assemblies so it'll be a quick job to get the shell rolling



They are adapted from the cosworth stuff so should be up to the job

 

WoW simply stunning workmanship

 

it will be awesome when finished jon

 

Right who's up for a bit of inlet pornography?



One of the many things that Mark is making for me is an inlet and billet throttle body. This is his YB inlet but it's being tweaked to fit my zetec head. I'm beyond words when he showed me it



Tasty



Spectacular workmanship again

 

awesome mate

 

Cheers fellas. I had an idea of what I wanted, Mark turned it into a reality.

 

Cheers James. You know we've talked about this on the phone, it has taken longer than expected but when you see the detail and finish Mark puts in, it's been worth the wait.

 

looks like it was worth the all the effort jon ,some great machinework

 

Great build , should be a very nice car with some tasty parts on it.

Cheers paul

 

Thanks Paul, very good of you to say that. We need an update from you please!

 

Brilliant can't wait to see some more progress on this going to be something special

 

You will do mate when the new workshop is finished off lol another few months and she will be in her new home and then I can really crack on building it , if funds allow.



Cheers Paul

 

Great job. I can see why you are so happy with it mate. Looks awesome.

Looking forward to see the end result.

 

great plans and fab looks spot on

 

That inlet system is stunning, I would love something like that an my ST, but fear it would cost more than the cars worth. But again stunning workmanship, well done.

 

Mark has changed my top mounts to a set that matches the rears. More camber adjustment I believe. I've also decided to have cradle mounts fitted to make life easier in the future.



Here's the cradle mounts soon to be welded in



Lovely looking top mounts. Should give a good range of adjustment



Plenty or bladed arb's and mounts in stock. I'm having a bladed rear set up put in too



Mmmm cradle. One day when I'm not so skint!



Bladed bars ready to go on



Top mount in location

 

I forgot to include a picture of the rear turrets getting finished. It's looking like a nice bit of tigging is taking place

 

The beginning of something special, awesome work

 

Wow, saw a couple of pics and didn't realise it was yours....some lovely car porn there. Awesome car. Well done mate.

 

Thanks Toby. It's finally taking the shape I wanted. Marks work is incredible

 

6th pic up from here looks like some bits destined for my car. Mark is doing a blank for my dizzy and machining my cam cover for a trigger plus a billet fuel rail and a few other bits.

 

Awesome work look forward to seeing it come together

 

Jesus that looks expensive

 

Not cheap but 1st class product

 

So the cage will have cradle mounts already in place? God that will be tempting you the whole time eh?

 

Yes mate. If I have the cage tied to the existing subframe I'll only have to change it when I get the cradle. Plus it will be worth more when I sell it to you😁

 

Ha, like it....apart from the last bit.

 

You know you want it, don't be shy you little tease! ��

 

Top fab work here. That welding is brilliant.

 

I am already in trouble for buying the TT Roadster and she has seen pics of a SWB 250 Ferrari replica on my desk so best not buy your car just yet.

 

You've plenty of time to offload a car or 2 before I'm finished mate

 

Straight swap for the TT then, roof comes off so can fit you tall blokes in

 

Let me finish it then you're on

 

The final fit of the cage started today. Marks welding is simply brilliant. To say I'm happy is an understatement!

 

how are you going to get in with all them bars jon


it will be some shell when finished mate

 

I know James I'm starting to get worried. I've asked Mark to put a portaloo in the passenger seat. It'll take me ages to get out!!!

 

Absolute brute work ..this is going to be some weapon once done ..I'm a massive fan of marks work ..once mines back on its feet running ..only need some one of bits making ..be good to have a catch up with him.

 

Cheers Mat yeah it's going to be a good'un I hope

 

Just a few of the cage going in. Mark is working hard to get it done.