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Old 03-11-2018, 08:41 AM
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I thought it was odd that they did not protect the wiring with a sheath and that they did not have rubber grommets where the wires came out of the chassis. They have crimped on the connectors so it doesn’t sound like they will remove the wiring for painting?

maybe they will add split convoluted tubing?
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Old 03-11-2018, 10:00 AM
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I noticed the wiring issue as well.
I think they spent so long thinking about routing they missed the obvious.
But given thier track record they'll spot and rectify it.

I think they could probably remove all the pins from the connectors and pull the loom out, then wrap it .
Can't see them painting it with the wiring inplace.

Can't see them painting it till about 2021
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Old 03-11-2018, 04:10 PM
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I’m sure with there attention to detai so far the loom will get suitably protected and wrapped. I think they will wait till all the wiring is finished then remove it for shell to be painted and finish prior to final fit.
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Old 04-11-2018, 11:36 AM
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Amazing build, love these videos, the way they came up with that alternator drive thingy...brilliant...
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Old 04-11-2018, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by rik-rs
Amazing build, love these videos, the way they came up with that alternator drive thingy...brilliant...
yes, really clever that, I would never, ever, have thought of something like that, especially the bearing to support the side load on the pulley.
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Number 30 is up, will be released to the masses tomorrow. Engine rebuild time....a bit odd but an interesting vid on putting an engine together.
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Originally Posted by Caddyshack
Number 30 is up, will be released to the masses tomorrow. Engine rebuild time....a bit odd but an interesting vid on putting an engine together.

I remember watching an episode ages ago, is it on YouTube or TV the new episode ?
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Old 29-02-2020, 08:07 PM
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I'll have to check it out later. I'm waiting to see more videos about the escargot
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Old 29-02-2020, 08:15 PM
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On you tube - just search project binky
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On you tube - just search project binky
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Old 29-02-2020, 08:58 PM
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Up to 29 here;
https://www.youtube.com/user/badobsessionmsport/videos
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Old 02-03-2020, 12:00 AM
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30 here It makes out like they're building the engine for NA? (No mention of cam spec or CR)




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Old 02-03-2020, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by GVK.
30 here It makes out like they're building the engine for NA? (No mention of cam spec or CR)
Re N/A, yes it was, till near to the end of the program.
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Old 02-03-2020, 12:54 PM
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One of my favourite youtube channels
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Old 02-03-2020, 03:13 PM
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Yeah, watch to the end, the bring out a dirty great turbo
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Old 02-03-2020, 07:27 PM
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GT35! Yes I saw that but didn't want to put a spoiler.

When they designed the exhaust manifold they said space was a premium and they would need to fit a smaller than OE turbo?

We all know a GT35 has a 4" inlet......
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Old 02-03-2020, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by GVK.
GT35! Yes I saw that but didn't want to put a spoiler.

When they designed the exhaust manifold they said space was a premium and they would need to fit a smaller than OE turbo?

We all know a GT35 has a 4" inlet......
But it's only a Safe -T turbo
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Old 02-03-2020, 07:52 PM
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Still massive!
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Old 03-03-2020, 04:34 AM
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I think it was always going to be turbo, probably why they didn't mention specs as they built the engine.
I think Abe Lincoln brought it over on plane for them.
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Old 03-03-2020, 10:04 AM
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Shall we all guess on what power they are going to run? 400 bhp?
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Old 03-03-2020, 10:51 AM
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It'll have been a waste of 6 years and 4 x 4 if it's any less than that.
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Old 03-03-2020, 11:05 AM
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It'll have been a waste of 6 years and 4 x 4 if it's any less than that.
Yes, I agree. I always felt that 200 bhp even in a little mini seemed too little for all that work.
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the turbo was a gtx3582r, so i'd be surprised if they were aiming for anything under 500bhp
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Originally Posted by Turbo Zetec
the turbo was a gtx3582r, so i'd be surprised if they were aiming for anything under 500bhp
For emergency safety use only of course.....

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Old 02-05-2020, 08:40 PM
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Just watched ep 31...wow, that engine is looking great and the turbo instal looks fantastic.. I assume it will be painted Racing Green?
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I need to find time to catch up with this and the truck episode, just not enough hours in the day.

The gt35 turbo's I thought was 5-600bhp cars or they was supposed to be at least on 5 cylinder s2 engines?
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Just watched ep 31...wow, that engine is looking great and the turbo instal looks fantastic.. I assume it will be painted Racing Green?
With those 2, I don't think you can assume anything.
I bet they've been arguing about the colour for 6 years.

I'd guess a Mini looking colour but with a modern twist, say like the 1980's Leyland Brown but with some sparkle.
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Originally Posted by focusv8
With those 2, I don't think you can assume anything.
I bet they've been arguing about the colour for 6 years.

I'd guess a Mini looking colour but with a modern twist, say like the 1980's Leyland Brown but with some sparkle.
my guess was due to the racing green colour on the coolant pipes.
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I was forgetting they'd done BRG Mini's.



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Been a while.

Episode 33

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Well after all that work, they just and go and chuck a couple of tins of paint on it and give it a bit of a polish.
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I thought the roof and details looks cool as fook. Subtle.
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Sounds like the graphics took a while to sort out but as you say, cool as.
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