I used a special gel and a activator to fill the cracks takes a lot of time got 12hours in this one already

 

What repair kit and paint did you use on the dashboard? It looks spot on

 

Trade secret I'm afraid I may start repairing them for people so can't give it all away
Some of it is my own stuff

 

First coat of paint on the dash few minor bits to sort but not too bad

 

si you tease

 

The dash looks well.

 

Cheers fela now up for sale

 

what did you use to get the grain effect back onto the repaired cracks ? i might attack my 3 door dash but might need a mixer as there's so many cracks to fill

 

It's a special mix spray which is applied differently depending on what texture you require

 

Started to build the dash up but haven't got time to fit it till later, fixed a few now including rs1600i one I'm doing at the moment



Thinking of upgrading the rear brakes was looking at the reyland kits that use the 4x4 calipers 300mm, any body using them ?

 

looks like your doing a nice job of the dashes si,i bet you couldn't save mine
I'm running the reyland kit on the rear,look and fit great.

 

I could have a go at your dash bud ��
Did you have any clearance issues

 

im on the lookout for a dash to repair,im not taking mine back out until I have one repaired so can hopefully swap them out in the same day.
the guy that done mine mucked it up,i think its too far gone,i could have done a better job myself.
no issues fitting the brakes mate,i had some dust shields made to fit 300mm discs,can you retain the standard dust shields with the 300mm kit?

 

I've got a repaired for sale fela ��
Mines not got the rear brake covers on at the moment got a set powder coated ready to go on but won't be big enough if I upgrade to 300mm I don't think

 

si ive spent a small fortune on this car recently, it would have to be very cheap for me to take it off you send me some decent pics over mate.
alot of people just leave the dust sheilds off it doesn't do any harm.

 

Been fitting the anti lag & launch control switches and loom today ready for its visit to msd
Wanted them to look like factory fit and put them undercover

 

As I have my spare dash repaired and ready to fit I decided to make a cover to protect it from the sun at shows, made it out of grey vinyl top (close as I can get to original colour so doesn't stick out) and a soft fleece underside with a black edging
Came out ok I think




Didn't get many pics of it at fastford this year but was a good day


As the cars booked in at MSD in October for the L8 fitting with the antilag & launch control, going to change a few bits ready before it goes.
Got a new Bosch 044 pump & filter
IK 27`s
Cap & arm
Kevlar dump valve diaphragm

On the way to fordfair was the first time ive had a chance to really see the difference with the brake upgrade to the Brembos, made a big difference good upgrade mi thinks!

 

Nice looking car and nice wheels.

 

Very nice indeed Si,love the dash cover and the new brake set up, good work.I bet the brakes are a million miles better than standard set up.I have standards on my new sapp and it's damn scary at times.I would like this sort of set up, I was also looking at the e38 kits from Caprisport.

CheeRS.Lee.

 

Stunning car and definitely a credit to you

Just read this from the start and I'm in love with your car

 

Yes mate brakes are tons better I got the mounting brackets from caprisport and calipers and discs elsewhere, a goo cheap upgrade fela

 

Just read the whole thread, so much better than my car.


Steve

 

So after coming home from ford fair the car had a slight hesitation on light throttle, sorted fela decided to have a look around
And found this


The dump valve diaphragm was ripped to bits
So changed it for a Kevlar item IK27's



Then got new fuel pump and filter to fit and maybe making some braided fuel lines up with an fittings

 

Nice Si, I just got a new Kevlar diaphram for mine, the diaphram removed was ok on mine but wanted to uprate it anyway to a proper diaphram.

CheeRS.Lee.

 

I hoping that's cured the hesitation
Just the pump and filter to sort out then

 

Got the new fuel pump & fuel filter fitted in the cradle and replaced the braided pipe from the tank to the pump too

 

Made a new stereo surround today using a spare piece of dash I had, because its a flip screen this is the only place it can go.
filled and smoothed off painted black think I am going to try and get a black surround instead of the grey one so it doesn't stand out as much

 

Had an hour on the car tonight so changed the bonnet vent screws that where grubby for some stainless steel allen headed ones




And got a filter sock from woodford motorsport

 

Looking great as always

 

Top update matey. How much are them K&N stockings.

 

Think it was Ł35 fela posted got it from woodford motorsport, matt lewis does them aswell fela

 

What's the filter sock for? Looks good

 

It just prolongs the life of the filter stops it getting dirt in it fela

 

Cool might look into one

 

Been getting the car ready for tomorrows trip to motorsport developments so they can work there magic, hopefully all goes well.

 

More power Si?

 

So the trip went well there and back no issues, best drive home ever
Cant recommend them enough they have made the car much better to drive
Fitted my L8 ECU new and a new map for it
PF09
Anti lag & Launch control
And a good check over and setup the car has never run so well im well chuffed







Had a sticking iscv so ordered a new one just need to fit that soon as it gets here
Same Bhp but a bit more torque and comes on boost quicker aswell

 

Great pics Si, glad it all went well for you.
Pm sent.

CheeRS.Lee.

 

Stunning car with you, you need to get a vid up of the anti lag working.

 

Cheers fela pm'd you back