K18 UFO, Frozen White track car, FOR SALE !!
Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, rear beam back on !
garyhurn77 :hi big man
long time no see, glad to see your sticking with this project have you fitted the throttle bodies you bought ages ago???
Hello matey, Yeah , bodies are going on, engine is being freshend up atm.
Luke, 4x4 Its 0x4 atm
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, rear beam back on !
looking good mate what wheels going on it? did u sale the red one?
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, rear beam back on !
Carbonboy67 :garyhurn77 :hi big man
long time no see, glad to see your sticking with this project have you fitted the throttle bodies you bought ages ago???
Hello matey, Yeah , bodies are going on, engine is being freshend up atm.
Luke, 4x4 Its 0x4 atm
how hard would it be to do a 4X4 conversion?
i have always thought about it but have not go the guts or knowledge of how is best to go about it.
car is looking great.
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, rear beam back on !
andymcd :looking good mate what wheels going on it? did u sale the red one?
Cheers fella,
Deffo still got the red FRST its still down the garage atm, its been there 13 months now
its coming home within the next 2 weeks, just got to clear a garage to put it in until this one is finished.
Then I will carry on with it
RO85,
It has been done using mondeo 4x4 running gear, Car was featured in FF many years ago, oh, and it was White of course
Minor update, picked up my fuel lines from Luke today, and paid my deposit for the carbon hatch
Pictures tomorrow night of my days work, I have a whole day on the car tomorrow
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, rear beam back on !
cant wait....
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, rear beam back on !
your making us wait for the pic's! how dare you
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, Rear Ledas and wings !
More progress today
Rear Ledas are on, I must admit I got slightly excited putting these on
Other jobs done today
Rear brakes, handbrake cable one front wing bolted on
My Powerflex rear ARB bushes will be here in the week so that can be put back on when they arrive.
Next Saturday I hope to paint the engine bay out, this will enable me to bolt the front suspension on thus allowing me to move it around.
I'm gonna book it in for paint then
Rear Ledas are on, I must admit I got slightly excited putting these on
Other jobs done today
Rear brakes, handbrake cable one front wing bolted on
My Powerflex rear ARB bushes will be here in the week so that can be put back on when they arrive.
Next Saturday I hope to paint the engine bay out, this will enable me to bolt the front suspension on thus allowing me to move it around.
I'm gonna book it in for paint then
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, Rear Ledas and wings !
Did you have to make any modifications to the inner wings to make the wings bolt on or is it just a case of putting bolts in plcae of the spot welds?
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, Rear Ledas and wings !
Makaveli :Did you have to make any modifications to the inner wings to make the wings bolt on or is it just a case of putting bolts in plcae of the spot welds?
Just a case of putting the rivnuts on the spot weld holes fella.
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, Rear Ledas and wings !
Cheers fella, you gonna do the say with the front valence as well?
What size bolts are you using?
What size bolts are you using?
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, Rear Ledas and wings !
Good to see you are keeping the rear drums
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, Rear Ledas and wings !
I made a mess looking at that pic!
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, Rear Ledas and wings !
Project_XR2i_Trackcar :Good to see you are keeping the rear drums
Its all brand new so I didn't see the point of swapping to discs mate, I have 4x4 Cosworth set up for the front and the combination worked really well out on track last time.
Used M5 Rivnuts for the wings,
Rob, Its a rather nice picture that isn't it
Right, 2 weeks today, shes goes in for the respray
So between now and then I need to fit the front suspension and steering rack on, I will remove it all before its painted though
I'm gonna get them to paint the bay and inside out while its down there, saves me doing it and they will do a better job
I have 2 front bumpers being painted, one for track days and one for shows
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, Rear Ledas and wings !
looking forward to seeing it again soon mate
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, Rear Ledas and wings !
looks lovely shaun...bolt on wings are the future...
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, Rear Ledas and wings !
Carbonboy67 :Project_XR2i_Trackcar :Good to see you are keeping the rear drums
Its all brand new so I didn't see the point of swapping to discs mate, I have 4x4 Cosworth set up for the front and the combination worked really well out on track last time.
Same set up as me then, works a treat IMHO.
What discs and pads are you using on the front? I had Pagid until they wore out, on some oem pads now, not tested yet though
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, Rear Ledas and wings !
Good work Shaun
What you going to Combe in?
What you going to Combe in?
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, Rear Ledas and wings !
Is that a standard RS1800 rear beam?
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, Rear Ledas and wings !
Chris, I ran last year Black Diamond grooved discs with Red Stuff pads,
when the pads wear out I will go Yellow stuff I think.
Henry, I will be in the ST220
Max, Yeah its a standard RS1800 beam, same as FRST ones, ARB can be refitted now as I have got the Powerflex bushes turn up today.
when the pads wear out I will go Yellow stuff I think.
Henry, I will be in the ST220
Max, Yeah its a standard RS1800 beam, same as FRST ones, ARB can be refitted now as I have got the Powerflex bushes turn up today.
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, Rear Ledas and wings !
I knew I should have bought those LEDAS
Shaun I run yellow stuff pads on my Fiesta, theyre a much better pad now that theyve changed the compound, a lot harder wearing, although they never done me much good on Sunday, when I rolled the car at Knockhill
Should be fixed and ready for National DAy on teh 13th September....... hopefully. Its in the body shop at the moment
Shaun I run yellow stuff pads on my Fiesta, theyre a much better pad now that theyve changed the compound, a lot harder wearing, although they never done me much good on Sunday, when I rolled the car at Knockhill
Should be fixed and ready for National DAy on teh 13th September....... hopefully. Its in the body shop at the moment
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, Rear Ledas and wings !
D9LSY :I knew I should have bought those LEDAS
Shaun I run yellow stuff pads on my Fiesta, theyre a much better pad now that theyve changed the compound, a lot harder wearing, although they never done me much good on Sunday, when I rolled the car at Knockhill
Should be fixed and ready for National DAy on teh 13th September....... hopefully. Its in the body shop at the moment
You ok mate!
What happend ??
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, Rear Ledas and wings !
luca :D9LSY :I knew I should have bought those LEDAS
Shaun I run yellow stuff pads on my Fiesta, theyre a much better pad now that theyve changed the compound, a lot harder wearing, although they never done me much good on Sunday, when I rolled the car at Knockhill
Should be fixed and ready for National DAy on teh 13th September....... hopefully. Its in the body shop at the moment
You ok mate!
What happend ??
Car had spilled oil on an already very slidy track, and I hit it flat out in 5th gear, had no grip at all, and landed in the gravel trap sideways and flipped the car onto its roof, the dangers I suppose of doing track days, you put all that time , effort and money into a car , and its soo easily damaged, myself and my mate are Ok, no injuries really
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, Rear Ledas and wings !
What damage did it do to the car though!
Scary stuff indeed, glad your ok mate cars can be repaired afterall.
Good to see you have sprung into action and having it repaired.
RESPECT FOR THAT
Scary stuff indeed, glad your ok mate cars can be repaired afterall.
Good to see you have sprung into action and having it repaired.
RESPECT FOR THAT
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, Rear Ledas and wings !
Bloody hell Paul
I'm not a fan of wet track days tbh.
as long as you and your mate are ok buddy, thats the main thing,
brings it all home though doesn't it seeing your motor like that
I think I would of given the underside a buff though before they put it back on its wheels
I'm not a fan of wet track days tbh.
as long as you and your mate are ok buddy, thats the main thing,
brings it all home though doesn't it seeing your motor like that
I think I would of given the underside a buff though before they put it back on its wheels
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, Rear Ledas and wings !
I was looking at the underside when it was upside down, and thinking what a solid shell it was, then relised id just fooked it
it got the roof pushed up today , and thats the doors closing/opening again, new roof skin and front strengthining panel on tomorrow, new wing, door and bonnet, and all painted on Saturday/Sunday all going well
Any ways back on topic, cars lookin good , and I love those LEDAS, Ill take first refusal when theyre for sale please Shaun
it got the roof pushed up today , and thats the doors closing/opening again, new roof skin and front strengthining panel on tomorrow, new wing, door and bonnet, and all painted on Saturday/Sunday all going well
Any ways back on topic, cars lookin good , and I love those LEDAS, Ill take first refusal when theyre for sale please Shaun
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, In the bodyshop
Update time
Car is now in the bodyshop being prept for a few coats of Frozen White
I've decided to do the engine bay white as well, initially I was going to do it black but after I was told it would cost an extra £100 due to masking etc I said do it White
So, It went in on Monday, so far, they have skimmed the rear arches with filler,
I have cut out the top of the front panel (got a nice piece of ali. going in its place )
Fitted the front wings, cut the door inners out, prept the engine bay.
The paint will be going on next week.
Lightweight door
New wheels and suspension
Spot the (lack of) fuel cap
How it currently stands
Car is now in the bodyshop being prept for a few coats of Frozen White
I've decided to do the engine bay white as well, initially I was going to do it black but after I was told it would cost an extra £100 due to masking etc I said do it White
So, It went in on Monday, so far, they have skimmed the rear arches with filler,
I have cut out the top of the front panel (got a nice piece of ali. going in its place )
Fitted the front wings, cut the door inners out, prept the engine bay.
The paint will be going on next week.
Lightweight door
New wheels and suspension
Spot the (lack of) fuel cap
How it currently stands
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, In the bodyshop
Great project.
Lose the check straps, bit more weight.
How are you going to support the ends of the rear bumper, the two bolts alone in the back panel won't hold the ends up?
Lose the check straps, bit more weight.
How are you going to support the ends of the rear bumper, the two bolts alone in the back panel won't hold the ends up?
Coilovers and cage wanted
XR2i track car in the making.
XR2i track car in the making.
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, In the bodyshop
looking gd mate. Can't wait to see how well the colour suits the car. Think the engine bay idea is 100% worth it, be able to spot any leaks very easily and make the car/engine bay alot smarter imo.
What colour are you doing the cage?
What colour are you doing the cage?
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, In the bodyshop
awsome mate cant wait till its been painted
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, In the bodyshop
I love it.... almost as much as these jaffa cakes!
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, In the bodyshop
very cool like the lack of filler cap
love the light weight door and the new rims too
awesome
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, In the bodyshop
see you gone with the euro look so slammed the wheels look tiny, and them new shocks, they gotta be the new spax creat le flex race ones im guessing!
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, In the bodyshop
Tyres are slicks as well
Rear bumper returns will be held on with ali. brackets
I vowed never to take the cage out, but........... I'm going to
Its being painted White along with the fuel cell
I like Jaffa cakes as well
Rear bumper returns will be held on with ali. brackets
I vowed never to take the cage out, but........... I'm going to
Its being painted White along with the fuel cell
I like Jaffa cakes as well
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, In the bodyshop
mate you must be so excited
TWO CARS IN THE BODYSHOP
just joking this one really is flying along now
cant wait to see it done now!!!
TWO CARS IN THE BODYSHOP
just joking this one really is flying along now
cant wait to see it done now!!!
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Re: My RS1800 Track car, K18 UFO, In the bodyshop
RS rob :mate you must be so excited
TWO CARS IN THE BODYSHOP
just joking this one really is flying along now
cant wait to see it done now!!!
I heard Shaun has booked into the bodyshop too now.
Hey Bubbles how you doin!!!
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