Psycho Warren

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looks awesome. I cant see anything overkill really. making something as good as it can be is never overkill.

Remember its a stripped out car not a road trim vehicle that will only get driven to and from the shops/shows.

The only limit is his budget.

M K

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any new update pics etc Andrew

COCHYN

Christ! That's beautiful! Wheels staying on? They suit it!

M K

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cheers for the comments guys

hopefully another update from Andrew at the end of the week as he said he has been waiting for more tube before they can carry on, but should turn up today or tomorrow hopefully,

M K

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small update,

got my TIAL 44m v band external wastegate through from reyland, and my manifold spacer plate,

also my hart plenum cover with reverse throttle cable brackets and o rings etc, none of this is urgent yet but wanted to get these things mocked up on Andrews dummy engine just to check clearances etc to be safe,

M K

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sorry about the shit pics, but thats iphone cameras for you

cossiejsy

Very nice mate

andy escos

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coming along nicely you got some ery nice parts so far

RONNIE AMIS

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very nice mate, did you get my txt the other nite?

M K

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Sorry ron I totally forgot mate, I'm a bit short if play money at the
moment but still sort me some info pics and a price if you can mate just incase,

c20tbo

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That plenum would look lovely powdercoated, im still indecisive on what im using either this one or scs type, depends on the engine bay room i suppose, are you going to fettle the inards of the plenum for optimun flow or happy with it the way it is? a couple of people have said this on high bhp engines. im hoping for roughly 650 ponies.

fiesta_xr2i

SICK !!!!!

M K

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i wont be going as high as 650bhp mate thats for sure but yes the inside of the manifold does need polishing out as its still a rough cast finish, im not sure whether to save money and do this myself or give it to someone in the know with all the right tools to get right in there ya know,

looks like a great manifold though with proven results to back it up

M K

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any new updates for us Andrew???

G60rallye

Engine parts are looking great. Cant wait to see the updates from Andrew!

RickDraper

Looking forward to the next update.

M K

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me too

AJC

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now thats some bloody fab work!!!!

andrewg

cut big lump out here but never got a before pic!

c20tbo

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Taking shape nicely, what was the reason for the lump removal? is that the inner arch area?

andrewg

for better wheel clearance,, not much room between cam pulleys and bonnet, and engine doesnt want to be any lower because of shaft angle,(wheel wants to be inline with the engine)and can't go back as this would effect outer cv angle on inside front wheel when on full lock .
easy to chuck it in but takes a bit of messing about to get it right.

J1mbo

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cracking work andrew

focusjohn

Out of interest what sort of money does that cost andrew for all your fab work?

Garage19

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If i was building this cage i would have made these tubes meet rather than have them independant on a sheet metal part.

RickDraper

IIRC its not sheet metal, the top mount is machined from a billet. There are pics of it elsewhere in this thread.

marky_g

thats so cool

Garage19

They look like pressed shet metal parts but i might be wrong.

From memory FIA regs insist all tubes should meet on a tube within 100mm of its end at these points.

markk

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its not even a competition car let alone regulated by the Fucking Idiots Abroad

c20tbo

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Well thought out then Andy, thanks for that.

andrewg

If i was building this cage i would have made these tubes meet rather than have them independant on a sheet metal part.[/QUOTE]

if they all met then they would have the same allround support , (they would want to tip up under heavy landing)

andrewg

and yes they are machined from billet steel

johnyjn

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Very nice little fiesta,top work Andrew G .How much to build the shell to that spec because i would love a second toy.

M K

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looking great Andrew, thanks for the update especially as your on a break at the moment

do you think wheel clearance will be ok now you have taken out that extra bit of inner arch or should any further steps be taken just incase as the last thing i want is something trivial like wheels rubbing under full lock cornering or braking! what do you think mate?


DOUG - the top mounts are billet steel as Andrew has said so having the cage load spread out nicely over them is fine by me for a track car, heres the mounts before fitting



thanks for all the comments guys

M K

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if its that close do you think there will be enough room for the turbo compressor housing then or is it ok as it sits further back?

also will the top mounts need the bonnet cutting out like your focus?

COCHYN

Great update on the car Andy and Mark, hope this one won't be broken up shortly after completion....most seem to go that way these days

carlo

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Looking awesome guys & i wouldnt worry about any issues andy will have them all in hand like the one above. Thats how his cars do the job o track they are well thought out

graham c

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it carnt be fare off paint now ?

BlairM

The cage is very smart. Is that bought in or an AG design?

COLEYST200

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very nice fab work and i bet a lot of head skratching well done MR G

Rossco

Shell looks amazing, top work.

Whens the shell due back home Marc?