My 397BHP Zetec Turbo 3dr. Its over...
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22-04-2008, 12:22 PM
#925
I was gonna say, Why build a track car, have a pukka silenced exhaust then have a screamer pipe unsilenced
Being an ex-magazine writer, I'd have thought you would know how strict the noise limits are getting now
Looks good though and nicely made, I know MK was happy with his system, and that looks awesome up close
23-04-2008, 07:43 PM
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cheers guys.
re the noise stuff, i originally said to ian that i wanted to use it on track, but he said more boxes would cost more so i said fuck it, i doubt it will get used on track so make its single box and have the screamer.
i think he got confused and made a bid silencer and still done the screamer, that yes i know would need to be silenced if it ever did get used properly.
as for whats left paul, i need to fit the compression struts and adj tca's, refit the wiring loom, plumb it all in, have a custom engine loom made and all other wiring needed, fit rear brakes, make an alternator bracket, reassemble the roller barrels and refit the complete inlet, bolt down the fuel cell tray, make some shit shields for the gearbox, refit the starter motor, get the metal work for the seats and bias pedal box cut out and remade properly, fit the stack dash and gauges, clean and pain the underside....
plenty more i cant think of too
re the noise stuff, i originally said to ian that i wanted to use it on track, but he said more boxes would cost more so i said fuck it, i doubt it will get used on track so make its single box and have the screamer.
i think he got confused and made a bid silencer and still done the screamer, that yes i know would need to be silenced if it ever did get used properly.
as for whats left paul, i need to fit the compression struts and adj tca's, refit the wiring loom, plumb it all in, have a custom engine loom made and all other wiring needed, fit rear brakes, make an alternator bracket, reassemble the roller barrels and refit the complete inlet, bolt down the fuel cell tray, make some shit shields for the gearbox, refit the starter motor, get the metal work for the seats and bias pedal box cut out and remade properly, fit the stack dash and gauges, clean and pain the underside....
plenty more i cant think of too
24-04-2008, 12:12 PM
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Real nice project you have there mate, good to see an old car being refreshed like yours and doing something different to the usual stuff!
Look forward to the updates............
Look forward to the updates............
24-04-2008, 12:44 PM
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as for whats left paul, i need to fit the compression struts and adj tca's, refit the wiring loom, plumb it all in, have a custom engine loom made and all other wiring needed, fit rear brakes, make an alternator bracket, reassemble the roller barrels and refit the complete inlet, bolt down the fuel cell tray, make some shit shields for the gearbox, refit the starter motor, get the metal work for the seats and bias pedal box cut out and remade properly, fit the stack dash and gauges, clean and pain the underside....
plenty more i cant think of too
not much left then dan
it will be the nut's when done
24-04-2008, 01:02 PM
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Awesome developments geezer!! 
Gonna be MENTAL!
Bet you turn into a bufty mincer and just polish it when it's done!
P.S- (Still waiting on a new mag to come in for you, then i'll post two out for ya)
Gonna be MENTAL!
Bet you turn into a bufty mincer and just polish it when it's done!
P.S- (Still waiting on a new mag to come in for you, then i'll post two out for ya)
08-05-2008, 08:41 AM
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Fudgey that looks awesome.
Shame it won't be done for the RS Day though.
Mate rememeber that the paint needs to be mopped and polished properly as at the moment it is only straight out of the gun!!
Love what you have done with the screamer pipe really nice touch
Shame it won't be done for the RS Day though.
Mate rememeber that the paint needs to be mopped and polished properly as at the moment it is only straight out of the gun!!
Love what you have done with the screamer pipe really nice touch
08-05-2008, 08:58 PM
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cheers mark, pom - yeah i know, front bumper needs a respray tho as some useless twat has scraped it when it was down the workshop...
ill hopefully get time to pull it out the garage, wash it, and fit some bits next weekend.
but not if the missus has anything to do with it
ill hopefully get time to pull it out the garage, wash it, and fit some bits next weekend.
but not if the missus has anything to do with it
09-05-2008, 01:12 PM
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excellent, love this car dan, so many original touches. what sort of power are you expecting, cant remember if there are any details of engione dyno testing within this resto thread
09-05-2008, 02:19 PM
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showed this to my mate the other day, he loved it but then again he didnt see the front end....Sorry
you not having a Spolier on the back Dan?
seriously mate, if you pull your finger out alittle more, this car could be hitting the streets very soon
you not having a Spolier on the back Dan?
seriously mate, if you pull your finger out alittle more, this car could be hitting the streets very soon
09-05-2008, 07:19 PM
#941
aiming for around 400bhp ish, but then, anything would be good lol.
so far the enigne hasnt started yet, still getting the final few bits made/done etc
i just need a good weekend on it, then it will be ready to go to reyland
09-05-2008, 07:23 PM
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as for a rear spolier, one arrived from germany last week
i know it could be done quickly, but having just spent the almost last 5 weeks in manchester with the new job, my weekends have been spent with the family (or trailering the car about lol)
as i just said, if i can get a good weekend on it, it will be ready to take to reyland when martoon has space.
24-06-2008, 07:30 PM
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couple more pics from sunday, actually managed to get the car out the garage properly and do some work on it. but nothing is ever easy!
here is another pic of the scremer pipe exit, i also noticed that on full lock, the front wheel rubs on it... which is fucking good as when its read hot its not like its going to melt the tyre or anything is it... so i think a trip to hayward and scott will be in order when the car is running so they can rectify it. as long as the useless fucks dont put any more scratches on the car
it just needs a nice carbon surround making, when i get the chance
and most of the day was spent changing the original ARB for the compression struts and adjustable tca's
but of course, the mounting holes on the comp brakets were out, so either the std 3dr and cossie shells are different, or its compbrakes jigs lol
i had to file out one hole on each side a few mm to get them on, but it wasnt too bad an issue. then it came to fitting the tca's
the std cross member holes for the std tca's are 10mm, and the adjustable tca's use a 12mm hole
i couldnt just use the 10mm bolt as they would obviously move about on the bolt, so out came the drill and the pedo (file) lol
that little job took fucking hours as i only had a 10mm drill couldnt get to the holes with the drill anyway, so it wouldnt have made any odds
and finally, taa daaaaa
i can now adjust camber and castor effortlessly
a couple of gratuitous engine shots - mosly back together, just need to swap the cam cover as i cant find a gasket that will allow me to use a black top cover on a silvertop engine...
as you can see, it still all needs plumbing in, and im working on that - in the shape of these.
that little lot there cost a bargain Ł184.98
the good thing is, is that its cheaper than aeroquip, and tbh, im not a fan of the red and blue looks anyway, and at least the ptfe hose for them is only Ł8/metre instead of nearly Ł30!!
got most of the connecors in place now, so i just need a bit more time to measure up how much hose i need and then i can get the ferrels crimped on
then after that its a case of sorting out the brakes, still not decided what to do about the rears yet....
and after that its off to promethius for the wiring, and then all thats left to do is map it
its almost looking like a car now, and im keen to get it fucking done
what ya reckon?
here is another pic of the scremer pipe exit, i also noticed that on full lock, the front wheel rubs on it... which is fucking good as when its read hot its not like its going to melt the tyre or anything is it... so i think a trip to hayward and scott will be in order when the car is running so they can rectify it. as long as the useless fucks dont put any more scratches on the car
it just needs a nice carbon surround making, when i get the chance
and most of the day was spent changing the original ARB for the compression struts and adjustable tca's
but of course, the mounting holes on the comp brakets were out, so either the std 3dr and cossie shells are different, or its compbrakes jigs lol
i had to file out one hole on each side a few mm to get them on, but it wasnt too bad an issue. then it came to fitting the tca's
the std cross member holes for the std tca's are 10mm, and the adjustable tca's use a 12mm hole
i couldnt just use the 10mm bolt as they would obviously move about on the bolt, so out came the drill and the pedo (file) lolthat little job took fucking hours as i only had a 10mm drill
couldnt get to the holes with the drill anyway, so it wouldnt have made any odds and finally, taa daaaaa
i can now adjust camber and castor effortlessly
a couple of gratuitous engine shots - mosly back together, just need to swap the cam cover as i cant find a gasket that will allow me to use a black top cover on a silvertop engine...
as you can see, it still all needs plumbing in, and im working on that - in the shape of these.
that little lot there cost a bargain Ł184.98
the good thing is, is that its cheaper than aeroquip, and tbh, im not a fan of the red and blue looks anyway, and at least the ptfe hose for them is only Ł8/metre instead of nearly Ł30!!
got most of the connecors in place now, so i just need a bit more time to measure up how much hose i need and then i can get the ferrels crimped on
then after that its a case of sorting out the brakes, still not decided what to do about the rears yet....
and after that its off to promethius for the wiring, and then all thats left to do is map it
its almost looking like a car now, and im keen to get it fucking done
what ya reckon?
Last edited by Fudgey; 24-06-2008 at 07:35 PM.
24-06-2008, 07:55 PM
#950
rich, finding time when im allowed to work on it is an issue, i work for the same company as knickers now, and im lucky if im home by 6-7pm every day lol, and then the wife makes plans for the weekend with the littleun lol...
i reckon in the last 4 months, ive spent 3 days on the car....
Dan, by all means mate, come round any time! ill make the tea!
ps, your mug doesnt go too bad does it!
i reckon in the last 4 months, ive spent 3 days on the car....
Dan, by all means mate, come round any time! ill make the tea!
ps, your mug doesnt go too bad does it!
24-06-2008, 08:00 PM
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24-06-2008, 08:05 PM
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it does get some stick tho, got it with 75 miles on it, now had 5k lol
uses a litre of oil every 2200-2500 miles i found too
lee, pmsl, yes i suppose we could have
