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[dontpannic]

Looks really cool Shaun! Loving that car!

[FRSJON]

looking good shaun...proper stripped out weapon...

[M440]

They keys went missing......you let me drive it 200 yards and then park it

[Max M4X WW]

Woah the tyres look big!

Cars looking great though!

[Turboboy67]

Seeing its been aaaaages since I last posted on this thread,

this is the latest;
The car hasn't moved since its last track day, its been outside down on a local farm where my trailor is stored

But next week,
Shes coming back to my place for work to finally begin on the engine transplant

Pictures and updates will follow soon

[jonboisescort]

yay

[luca]

Seeing its been aaaaages since I last posted on this thread,

this is the latest;
The car hasn't moved since its last track day, its been outside down on a local farm where my trailor is stored

But next week,
Shes coming back to my place for work to finally begin on the engine transplant

Pictures and updates will follow soon

Hoooorah looking forward to this mate

[FRSJON]

about bloody time.... ..cant wait...

[Turboboy67]

Well, UFO has finally made it back to my place today

The car has been outside uncovered for 2 months now,

the carbon roof was exposed to all the sub zero temperatures of the last few weeks, but I'm happy to report it stood up well and it hasn't been damaged in anyway.

So, the big strip down begins over the next few days, I'm in the process of putting lights in my garage so I can work on the car in the evenings, ensuring she will be ready for Combe Action Day and RS central Day in April

Pictures/updates will follow regularly

[FRSJON]

nice one shaun...await some pics...

[jayrs]

about time mate

[Turboboy67]

Well today the stip down began, finally

Started by removing the front bumper, then rad, alternator, starter and exhaust manifold.

Then my hands went numb so I had to come indoors

I took the new engine down to my mate yesterday whos going to strip it and inspect,

then if alls well, balance the bottom end, skim flywheel etc, and do some head work

After working on it today I can see so many places where I can save weight

This is how it started



currently



The car will be in stealth mode this year with black wheels, and all the stickers removed

[FRSJON]

im glad progress is being made... ... has been bloody cold though...

[Turboboy67]

im glad progress is being made... ... has been bloody cold though...

Tell me about it mate, My fingers were so cold, I just had to come in and warm them up,

the joys of car modding hey

[jayrs]

must be a age thing with getting cold, or not working hard enough

glad to see it on its way mate

[M440]

Good to see it is finally having some TLC Shaun! About time you tucked her up in the garage instead of out in the cold with that carbon roof! When it gets warmer I will help you but it was so cold today I went home and err...studied aka slept

Let's hope the new engine is sat snuggly inside her bay before action day

[Project_XR2i_Trackcar]

Just noticed your oil catch tank.

I like that...a lot. Wish i'd thought of that before parting with 30 quid.

[M1K3Y_B]

Just noticed your oil catch tank.

I like that...a lot. Wish i'd thought of that before parting with 30 quid.

I spotted that too, thought it looke pretty cool, much better than those Coke cans

[Turboboy67]

Just noticed your oil catch tank.

I like that...a lot. Wish i'd thought of that before parting with 30 quid.

Shes gonna be treated to a new one from Halfords when shes finished you know

It worked well, at the end of a heavy session I would just pull the bottle out of the holder and pour the oil back in the engine.

Did sweet f/a to the engine bay last year, it was just a case of doing everything else first.

Can't wait to fit the 3 way Leda's and the CTS box

Thanks for the comments everybody

[~nomad~]

looking good mate, be wicked with the new engine in. I look forward to meeting on track this year, i hope.

[Turboboy67]

looking good mate, be wicked with the new engine in. I look forward to meeting on track this year, i hope.

Cheers Dave

Well, I'm aiming for April, which I know is cutting it fine, but I will try.

If you do Brands, let me know, its one track this year I want to drive round

[M440]

I'm keeping a photo diary of the progress....which started with pictures of the garage before and after the big sort out....quite concerned at the amount of wheels and tyres....think you've got a rubber fetish Shaun

[knuckles]

I like to make a request...

Can i see pictures of shawn with his hands dirty ?
i dont think i have ever seen a pic with him getting stuck in on a fiesta :lol

do you pay little oompa lumpas with chocolate to do your Bic™ work for you ?

[Turboboy67]

I like to make a request...

Can i see pictures of shawn with his hands dirty ?
i dont think i have ever seen a pic with him getting stuck in on a fiesta :lol

do you pay little oompa lumpas with chocolate to do your Bic™ work for you ?

Don't worry fella, my hands will get dirty

The only work I tend to get people to do is paint/bodywork, all the dirty work I try to do myself if weather/time allows.

I won't be doing the engine/head modifying either as I niether have to knowhow or the correct tools to do that.

I will be doing engine/gearbox removal/ fuel tank removal, suspension removal, new engine/gearbox , fuel cell, 3 way suspension & my new carbon bonnet fitting. ( & buffing here and there as well )

Mapping is obviously as specialised job as well.

[Turboboy67]

Progress at last

Today I have removed the old engine and gearbox,

No pictures as my camera battery was flat , but plenty will follow tomorrow,

Tomorrows plans are to clean/degrease the engine bay

remove fuel tank/filler neck and all fuel pipes

I should be able to see what needs doing then, I will probably give the bay a blow over before the new engine & box go in.

Should have the engine back within 2 weeks,
been told I can safely run to 7.5k with it

[LeePFRST]

Good progress mate. are you going for a boot mounted fuel tank then?

[Turboboy67]

Good progress mate. are you going for a boot mounted fuel tank then?

Thank you, It a Pro Alloy fuel cell which sits where the rear seats should be fella

[jayrs]

nice one mate glad to hear its on the go again.
hopefully this year i will have the machine shop up and running so will deffo want to be borrowing that quick shift if its still cool mate?

[Turboboy67]

Thats fine mate, towards the end of this year would be good for me, you can keep it all Winter then

Right, today more progress as such

Cleaning the bay

What a shi**y job, bought myself some degreaser and got to work.

Before


After


The bay will be painted before the new engine goes in, also today I've decided to ditch the existing brake servo etc and go pedal box set up.

Suspension will also be powder coated and any others bits I find need doing as well.

Tomorrow is fuel tank removal day if its not to cold

[M1K3Y_B]

Was it too cold?

[luca]

HALF DAY is it




Looks minty mint

[Turboboy67]

It was bloooody freezing, still got snow lying on the ground up here you know

[M1K3Y_B]

Any excuse

Its starting to snow here again

[jimmyesh]

Great progress mate, sh*t job haviung to clean out engine bays isn't it?!

[jayrs]

nice one mate.

bay will look good when done, your want the whole car done after