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ex-ctr
29-12-2006, 18:34
not just an engine thread but a total car rebuild thread starting with some shiny bits
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Squares
29-12-2006, 18:39
Looking good mate!:thumbs: :)

ex-ctr
29-12-2006, 18:44
the intake manifold and de-jetro will be put on my standard engine first while i sort out the rebuild, got loads to do, finnish the body kit, welding the rollgage suport plates, then theres the adjustable rear camber/caster arms, where do i start:wack:

Polo
29-12-2006, 18:48
:eek:
so there is no budget then:D
What are you going to be using the car for?

ex-ctr
29-12-2006, 19:18
:eek:
so there is no budget then:D
What are you going to be using the car for?

fun:nod: :D i want to go around europe with the girlfriend and visit a few tracks

Pablo13
29-12-2006, 21:19
Lookin good mate:thumbs:

Why 2 sets of arp bolts?

ex-ctr
29-12-2006, 21:24
Lookin good mate:thumbs:

Why 2 sets of arp bolts?

1 head set and 1 mains set:thumbs:

ex-ctr
30-12-2006, 16:47
decided to have a go fitting my new plenum
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as you can see the boss for the temp sensors is to close to the thermostat housing and will need to be plugged and i will fit the sensors into 'WATER TEMP SENDER PORT SLEEVE' from GAUGEPLACE
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modding the fuse box to give me more room
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i have cut it flat and will mount it closer to the wing on a flat plate, had to do this as it fouled the throttle

Polo
30-12-2006, 16:52
what make is that manny? can you use the origanal injectors, fuel rail, ICV etc, etc with it:confused:

ex-ctr
30-12-2006, 16:55
what make is that manny? can you use the origanal injectors, fuel rail, ICV etc, etc with it:confused:

the ivc needs a simple mod, the fuel rail needs cutting so the fuel feeds from the left hand side:nod:
if your good with your hands YOU CAN DO IT:D

AntS13
30-12-2006, 17:02
Looks good but where did you get that intake manifold ?

ex-ctr
30-12-2006, 17:13
Looks good but where did you get that intake manifold ?

http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZpntQ5fperformance

blue boy
30-12-2006, 17:36
very nice indeed. That manifold looks well made, what are your thoughts after fitting?

ex-ctr
30-12-2006, 17:56
very nice indeed. That manifold looks well made, what are your thoughts after fitting?

its not all done yet, i need to make a new cold pipe, and a few other things, it does seem well made the only big problem is the temp sensors fowling the thermostat housing

MattyGee
30-12-2006, 18:42
nice stuff dude, ill be watching this thread with interest - good luck :thumbs:

ex-ctr
30-12-2006, 19:07
nice stuff dude, ill be watching this thread with interest - good luck :thumbs:

trying to find some where to get some boost nipples so i can connect my sensors to the plenum

Jezz_S13
30-12-2006, 19:23
That manifold looks like it takes top feed injectors rather than side feed.

Polo
30-12-2006, 19:48
That manifold looks like it takes top feed injectors rather than side feed.

i was going to say the same:confused:

ex-ctr
30-12-2006, 19:53
i was going to say the same:confused:

takes the standard fuel rail :nod: found you just need to bend the metal feed pipe a little as it hits the manifold:)

ex-ctr
31-12-2006, 20:31
well had to mod the fuel rail but it fits and made a suport that also holds my avcr, d-jetro and water injection sensors
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Turbo Tim
31-12-2006, 21:19
looks like a nice collection of parts you've gathered!:thumbs:

200krisx
02-01-2007, 21:19
That manifold looks cool. Looks like it mounts lower than I expected though, is that the reason for the fuse box mods? Is the Throttle body still in the original location or has this also moved? I dont understand the thermostat propblems either :(

Polo
02-01-2007, 21:53
the hole lot is lower down, hens the new cold pipe. the temp sensor goes in the bottom of the manny hens the thermo housing in the way:thumbs:

ex-ctr
02-01-2007, 21:53
That manifold looks cool. Looks like it mounts lower than I expected though, is that the reason for the fuse box mods? Is the Throttle body still in the original location or has this also moved? I dont understand the thermostat propblems either :(

the tb has droped and turned toward the wing, i could have moved the fuse box over a bit but went for max room instead, you have 2 temp sensors you need to screw into the manifold but the clash with the thermostat housing
so i have pluged them and will either drill and tap the side or fit an adapter in the hose
pic of the unpluged sensor holes:)
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twaiter
02-01-2007, 22:42
good thread what sort of power u looking for and what make off pistons and rods are they:thumbs:

j4mes
02-01-2007, 23:00
mani looks good. i'll look forward to see how the car runs with it :)

ex-ctr
12-01-2007, 18:15
well you need dedication to own an sx:nod: this past five days i have derusted and por-15 the interior, striped the rear and black wax-oiled it including the wheel arches, 5L can in a bucket of hot water and a hand spray gun does a great job, just need to get it out of my ears:wack: fitted adjustable camber and toe arms, bolted in roll-cage [welded in support plates at the weekend]

pics to follow:nod:

Polo
12-01-2007, 20:08
What cage? any pics?:D

Vlade
14-01-2007, 07:30
what make off pistons and rods are they:thumbs:

Those are CP pistons www.cppistons.com US brand, and highly respected in the US... Just added a set to my CA :thumbs:

Looking good ex-ctr keep it comming :sxoc:

Channie
14-01-2007, 12:09
I was looking at that mani on ebay aswell!!! Its a Jun replica... very nice! They do two versions... one with top feed injectors and ones in original position... What powerfc did you get? D-jetro?

ex-ctr
14-01-2007, 14:04
I was looking at that mani on ebay aswell!!! Its a Jun replica... very nice! They do two versions... one with top feed injectors and ones in original position... What powerfc did you get? D-jetro?

d-jetro:nod:

Polo
14-01-2007, 14:52
d-jetro:nod:

Do they come with the map sensor:confused:

ex-ctr
14-01-2007, 17:06
Do they come with the map sensor:confused:

got it from nengun and you order the map sensor and harnesses separately
just need to pop to mazda for a temp sensor

Bayside Blue
14-01-2007, 18:29
well had to mod the fuel rail but it fits and made a suport that also holds my avcr, d-jetro and water injection sensors
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Nice shiney parts :thumbs: Will be watching this thread too :nod:

One query about the above picture. Not sure weather in practice it will really matter though...

In the AVC-R manual it says the boost sensor should be monted with the diaphragm or what ever is in the plastic bit horizontal. So the part you fix the boost hose on points vertically downwards. :)

Edit: Just had another look at the picture, and it doesn't look like they are fixed in :wack:
so this might be irrelivant.

ex-ctr
14-01-2007, 18:32
Nice shiney parts :thumbs: Will be watching this thread too :nod:

One query about the above picture. Not sure weather in practice it will really matter though...

In the AVC-R manual it says the boost sensor should be monted with the diaphragm or what ever is in the plastic bit horizontal. So the part you fix the boost hose on points vertically downwards. :)

moving the sensors to the inner wing as vibration from the engine might cause damage:nod:

Bayside Blue
14-01-2007, 18:33
Just checking ;) :p

I sooo need to start thinking about catching the rust on my car before its too late.

Whats next?!?!

ex-ctr
14-01-2007, 18:41
Just checking ;) :p

I sooo need to start thinking about catching the rust on my car before its too late.

Whats next?!?!

one of these babys http://www.daviescraig.com.au/main/display.asp?pid=47

blue boy
14-01-2007, 20:26
I sooo need to start thinking about catching the rust on my car before its too late.



So do i mate, gonna strip the front end down this summer before i get my damage repaired in th ebodyshop.

Job is coming along nicely ex-ctr. That link don't work for me though.

ex-ctr
14-01-2007, 21:23
So do i mate, gonna strip the front end down this summer before i get my damage repaired in th ebodyshop.

Job is coming along nicely ex-ctr. That link don't work for me though.

some how a :) found its way onto the end of the link:wack:

ex-ctr
14-01-2007, 21:50
rust is killed both inside and out, still need a bit more paint inside though, fitted castor and toe arms
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rollgage is in
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ex-ctr
14-01-2007, 21:54
remade the elbow with 2 lambda bosses
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and started the DC ewp conversion
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Channie
15-01-2007, 01:32
got it from nengun and you order the map sensor and harnesses separately
just need to pop to mazda for a temp sensor

Dont waste the money at Mazda... call Jimmy's Rx7 01603781598. got new temp sensor (Same one as the FD3S RX7) and part of sensor plug harness(needs to be cut from a loom) for £15 delivered :thumbs:




Do they come with the map sensor

No they dont... you have two options... buy the MAP sensor and Apexi harness seperately... or put the money towards the Power Fc boost control kit, which comes with the MAP sensor and harness!!! or do what i did and accedently bought the MAP sensor (no raness aswell!) :annoyed: Going up for sale soon! So any one who wants it give me your money not some company!!! :D

dano
15-01-2007, 19:12
big project you have there mate, what turbo are you running?

Polo
15-01-2007, 19:30
Going up for sale soon! So any one who wants it give me your money not some company!!! :D

Is it for a s14a? will you take my fc in part ex? any one no if the datalogit softwear for the fc works with the d-jetro:confused:

ex-ctr
15-01-2007, 19:32
big project you have there mate, what turbo are you running?

gt2871r, im using the standard engine as a test mule to get things right for my rebuilt engine:nod: then im after a sensible 500 bhp:D

Polo
15-01-2007, 20:03
gt2871r, im using the standard engine as a test mule to get things right for my rebuilt engine:nod: then im after a sensible 500 bhp:D

Is the gt2871r capable of 500hp:confused: i know you are going to be injecting water but with that turbo to get 500hp you will need no2 or meth.

EDIT: is that external WG?

ex-ctr
15-01-2007, 20:49
Is the gt2871r capable of 500hp:confused: i know you are going to be injecting water but with that turbo to get 500hp you will need no2 or meth.

EDIT: is that external WG?

there will be a different turbo :nod:

Polo
15-01-2007, 21:00
there will be a different turbo :nod:

arrrr;) what one?:D

ex-ctr
15-01-2007, 21:03
arrrr;) what one?:D

500 bhp one:D

200krisx
15-01-2007, 21:18
Why 2 lambda bosses mate? Top fabrication work as usual bud :thumbs:

Polo
15-01-2007, 21:36
Why 2 lambda bosses mate? Top fabrication work as usual bud :thumbs:

Oh can i Mr Ex-ctr?:D
One sensor for the management/ apexi D-Jetro in his case
One for the wide band lambda display:thumbs:

Polo
15-01-2007, 21:38
500 bhp one:D

top mount GT30/71r or 76r external waste gated:confused: :smitten: :smitten:

200krisx
15-01-2007, 21:43
Oh can i Mr Ex-ctr?:D
One sensor for the management/ apexi D-Jetro in his case
One for the wide band lambda display:thumbs:

Thought as much but I thought Ex-ctr was looking at the VEMS stuff which has a narrowband ouput anyways :confused:

Damo
15-01-2007, 21:47
vems is wide band mate :D

Channie
15-01-2007, 22:04
Is it for a s14a? will you take my fc in part ex? any one no if the datalogit softwear for the fc works with the d-jetro:confused:

Im only selling the extra MAP sensor! Not the D-jetro!!!! I accedently ordered one too many of the MAP sensors... and yes fc datalogit works with the d-jetro... well it bloody should do, my mate is getting his mapped and there using the datalogit as part of the map equipment...

ex-ctr
15-01-2007, 22:05
Thought as much but I thought Ex-ctr was looking at the VEMS stuff which has a narrowband ouput anyways :confused:

got the d-jetro then found out about vems, i think i will wait and see how the vems pans out,

DR1FT3R
15-01-2007, 23:20
excellent work as usual ex-ctr with your fabrication skills look forward to the finished article. keep it coming :thumbs:

200krisx
16-01-2007, 09:17
vems is wide band mate :D

Yeah, I know that but the AFR and EGT gauge/controller can simulate a narrow band output for standard ECU's or ECU's that cant control a wideband sensor ;) I forgot to specify I was talking about the AFR and EGT gauge.

200krisx
16-01-2007, 09:18
got the d-jetro then found out about vems, i think i will wait and see how the vems pans out,

Oh, I thought you said on another thread about getting the VEMS wideband AFR and EGT gauge, My mistake :)

ex-ctr
16-01-2007, 09:25
Oh, I thought you said on another thread about getting the VEMS wideband AFR and EGT gauge, My mistake :)

got an LM1 kit instead, using a standard lambda for the pfc and wide-band LM1 for tuning and track-days, removed for normal road use:nod:

200krisx
16-01-2007, 09:43
got an LM1 kit instead, using a standard lambda for the pfc and wide-band LM1 for tuning and track-days, removed for normal road use:nod:

Wow, I bet the LM1 cost a pretty penny. Out of interest, Was there any reason why you chose the LM1 over the VEMS?

ex-ctr
16-01-2007, 09:48
Wow, I bet the LM1 cost a pretty penny. Out of interest, Was there any reason why you chose the LM1 over the VEMS?

yes as i got it cheap off a member, it also has the rpm link and will help in mapping :nod:

200krisx
16-01-2007, 09:51
yes as i got it cheap off a member, it also has the rpm link and will help in mapping :nod:

:cool: Take it you'll be monitoring knock through the PFC?

200krisx
16-01-2007, 10:05
Oh, Forgot to say that the VEMS AFR/EGT also has the RPM input :)

Polo
21-01-2007, 21:36
Im confused now:confused: going by your other thread, are you now using VEMS management now?

ex-ctr
21-01-2007, 21:41
Im confused now:confused: going by your other thread, are you now using VEMS management now?

yes i have sold the d-jetro as the cars going more track than road and the vems has some features like throttle position boost control that i require:nod:

Polo
21-01-2007, 22:13
:cool:

ex-ctr
08-02-2007, 18:28
little update, finnished the pannels to hide the holes left when you strip the rear, used 1mm ns4 aluminium, very hard but light with a covering of black valvet [got it cheap £5:nod: ]
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the holes in the parcel shelf or so i can get to my damper adjusters
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1/4 pannel covered
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200krisx
08-02-2007, 21:11
£5!!! Bargain :D Should look good mate. How will they be fixed?

Fake Ben Taylor
11-02-2007, 04:58
VERY interested in your electric water pump conversion.......how much did the pump cost? and where are you mounting it?

ex-ctr
11-02-2007, 15:30
panels temporary fitted [read just wedged in:D ] as the interior is grey and the seats grey black its good how the black velvet changes to grey as you move your view point:wack:
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also to answer the question above, the 2 pumps with a digital controller cost £300:eek: but as im investing mucho dosho in the engine it gives me piece of mind:nod: :D same as the accusump:)

ex-ctr
26-02-2007, 15:23
looking at arerodynamics with flatterning the underside of the car, started a few months ago with a front under tray
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now im building a rear difuser
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having to releave an area for the exhaust and now need to make a cover
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removed the fuel tank and waxoiled every where
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and did a bit of plumbing
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Fake Ben Taylor
26-02-2007, 15:53
that diffuser looks coool, how are you sealing it at the forward end? so that the air doesnt go above it

ex-ctr
26-02-2007, 15:55
that diffuser looks coool, how are you sealing it at the forward end? so that the air doesnt go above it

it is sealed but im going to cover the whole floor pan:nod:

Fake Ben Taylor
26-02-2007, 15:57
it is sealed but im going to cover the whole floor pan:nod:

cool, but 'how' is it sealed?:p

SM
26-02-2007, 15:58
Diffuser looks great :thumbs:

Squares
26-02-2007, 16:04
:nod: Like the undertray!

ex-ctr
26-02-2007, 16:05
Diffuser looks great :thumbs:

i found the sx floor pan lends its self to it, i have the car on stands at the back to see the suspension drop and i can box up really close to the wheels all around, over the diff and gearbox, looking at ducting some air between the floor and the under-tray to cool the gearbox and diff and as i have no fuel tank now i could duct the air out through the boot and keep the airflow clean under the car:)

i just need to know any implications regarding mot time and me covering the floor up

cliffb75
26-02-2007, 21:10
now im building a rear difuser
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That's really nice.:nod:

Having seen that, I think I might rip mine out and do it again after all. I'm not that happy with how its ended up.:(

Your whole project is looking good. :thumbs:

Jez
26-02-2007, 21:13
Looks like you're doing it properly - good work.

I've not even started mine yet :(

andyfield
26-02-2007, 21:43
very nice, like the undertrays :nod:

joney
26-02-2007, 21:44
the diffuser looks great, good work! :thumbs:

ex-ctr
26-02-2007, 21:58
thanks for the nice comments, its made from 1mm ns4 aluminium which is very hard yet light, get it free from work:D [ordered some extra sheets in for a job as you do;) ] next job is to join the front to the back:) just working out a heat vent for the gearbox and dif through the boot, the exhaust will be lagged

joney
26-02-2007, 22:10
sounds good and looks nice n professional... just don't close the exhaust in too tightly, as my mate was working for a carbon company and they made a prototype diffuser that was a little too close for a porsche turbo and it kinda had a minor case of terminal fire :indiff: ...maybe carry the ducting from the gearbox etc around the exhaust too? ;)

ex-ctr
26-02-2007, 22:21
sounds good and looks nice n professional... just don't close the exhaust in too tightly, as my mate was working for a carbon company and they made a prototype diffuser that was a little too close for a porsche turbo and it kinda had a minor case of terminal fire :indiff: ...maybe carry the ducting from the gearbox etc around the exhaust too? ;)

im making a 'cup' to enclose the bottom of the exhaust leaving an air gap to aid air flow, and it will be lagged with 25mm thick superwool [ceramic] also im a sheetmetal worker by trade:)

joney
26-02-2007, 22:31
im making a 'cup' to enclose the bottom of the exhaust leaving an air gap to aid air flow, and it will be lagged with 25mm thick superwool [ceramic] also im a sheetmetal worker by trade:)

that'll be why it looks so good then!:notworthy glad you won't be making the same mistake as my mates' boss!

I'm looking forward to seeing the finshed product... hopefully soon me and my brother will ahve enough progress done to get our own thread going; it's making me jelous seeing all these projects underway when so far our car is just in bits! :annoyed:

ex-ctr
27-02-2007, 15:08
fitted a egt probe boss for the vems and it gave me a good reason to remove my old exhaust wrap and check for cracks on my diy topmount and found none
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just starting the re-wrap in blue to match my samco's

Jez
27-02-2007, 15:20
That manifold looks just like mine, although the turbo might be a bit higher :)

ex-ctr
27-02-2007, 16:15
That manifold looks just like mine, although the turbo might be a bit higher :)

i copied a picture of a well known manifold :D cost me less than £100 to make:nod: 4mm thick so its a bit heavy

200krisx
27-02-2007, 16:37
Great work so far buddy. Just a suggestion but will you support the turbo any further like the YB cosworth peeps do (supports from the cam cover) ?

Kris :)

ex-ctr
27-02-2007, 16:57
Great work so far buddy. Just a suggestion but will you support the turbo any further like the YB cosworth peeps do (supports from the cam cover) ?

Kris :)

its that rigid it does not need supporting, anyway its re wraped and ready to go back on, ran out of blue so had to finnish it in white:(
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ex-ctr
27-02-2007, 16:59
and if you look close you will see i have drilled the nut and stud after tightening with a 2mm bit and wired them, no more lose nuts:D

200krisx
27-02-2007, 18:09
Love the compressor housing wrap ;) :D

ex-ctr
05-03-2007, 17:09
having flu has slowed progress but a managed to make this
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so i could fit this
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down there
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http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//DSC00771.JPG

thats the main water pump 110Lpm:eek:
also fitted new brake pipes and fuel lines

Fake Ben Taylor
05-03-2007, 18:58
love that pump - are you planning to run an electric power steering pump too?

ex-ctr
05-03-2007, 19:02
love that pump - are you planning to run an electric power steering pump too?

that's the main pump i have a smaller one circulating water around the engine/heater matrix:nod: and don't give me ideas :no: i have enough to do to get it back on the road:nod: :)

Fake Ben Taylor
05-03-2007, 19:04
that's the main pump i have a smaller one circulating water around the engine/heater matrix:nod: and don't give me ideas :no: i have enough to do to get it back on the road:nod: :)

aaahhhh......its just ive been looking at it as a possibility for mine in the future:nod:

if you did it first it would make my life easier:D ;)

the second pump circulating around the heater matrix etc......is this tid into the radiator also?

ex-ctr
05-03-2007, 19:17
aaahhhh......its just ive been looking at it as a possibility for mine in the future:nod:

if you did it first it would make my life easier:D ;)

the second pump circulating around the heater matrix etc......is this tid into the radiator also?

the small 13Lpm pump just pumps around the engine/matrix the secound big pump operates off a thermo-couple fitted into the rad feed pipe from the rhs of the head [funny shaped casting which has the turbo water pipe fitted to it]
and has a digital adjustable controler

all 3 items on this link:nod: http://www.daviescraig.com.au/main/display.asp?pid=26

ex-ctr
16-03-2007, 18:31
fuel tank fitted along with pump, just need to connect it up
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//DSC00773.JPG
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Fake Ben Taylor
17-03-2007, 07:16
fuel tank fitted along with pump, just need to connect it up
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http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//DSC00772.JPG

how many litres is that tank? cant be too good for long journeys lol

ex-ctr
17-03-2007, 11:16
how many litres is that tank? cant be too good for long journeys lol

12 gallon:nod:

joney
17-03-2007, 12:29
looking good mate, I like the idea of the electric ancillaries to reduce the losses on the engine :) keep up the effort, I'm looking forward to seeing this as it gets further towards completion :thumbs:

Fake Ben Taylor
17-03-2007, 16:17
12 gallon:nod:

oh, shouldnt be too bad then:)

ex-ctr
25-05-2007, 19:21
things are moving again, got the vems harness nearly finished just waiting for some connectors from ebay so i can connect up some relays as im not using any nissan harness only an ignition live to switch a couple of relays supplying a fuse box making the whole thing independent:)
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//DSC00781.JPG

in the middle of making my own dash,[1mm ns4 aluminium very hard but lite] looking to cover it with carbon fibre
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//DSC00779.JPG

still got loads to do to it :nod: the hole in the passenger side is for the vems and the hole on the drivers side will hold temp and pressure gauges
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//DSC00777.JPG

and a few other pics of the mountain im trying to climb:D

http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//DSC00775.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//DSC00778.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//DSC00780.JPG

DR1FT3R
29-05-2007, 07:56
nicely done with the dash. :) wondered wondered what you'd been up to ;)

ex-ctr
22-07-2007, 18:36
bit of an update, been working 7 days a week so not got much done:(

sorting out the z32 conversion, oils really clean and it looks like its never been changed as the plugs where a bitch to remove and its ment to have done around 20k
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//DSC00795.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//DSC00796.JPG
conversion plate thanks to drifter
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//DSC00797.JPG
front prop section is a standard/z32 combo
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//DSC00799.JPG
just needs welding
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//DSC00800.JPG

ex-ctr
22-07-2007, 18:42
going charge cooler route, just mocking it all up
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//DSC00793.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//DSC00792.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//DSC00791.JPG

the cooling rad is to small so its a visit to a motor bike breakers:nod:
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//DSC00794.JPG

ex-ctr
21-01-2008, 18:27
done a bit more, made up the new boot out of 1mm thick ns4 aluminium which is a very hard alloy

i want it as low as possiable which means the bottom or the bumper skirt so i clamped some angle as a guide
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0074.JPG

fab'd some pannels
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0077.JPG

fitted floor of boot
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0080.JPG

fuel tank sits nice and low close to the diff, it needs turning 180' so the fuel pipe exits the boot on the drivers side
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0081.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0082.JPG

it just needs glue and rivets lotus style to hold it all together :nod:

dano
21-01-2008, 20:47
awesome work there, how close to the bottom of the boot floor to the road?

ex-ctr
21-01-2008, 20:51
awesome work there, how close to the bottom of the boot floor to the road?

this is the kit
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//DSC00656.JPG

dano
21-01-2008, 20:57
ah i see now

as usual very good work chap

ex-ctr
21-01-2008, 20:59
i can do bthis to the boot as im going for twin side exit exhausts
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//DSC00821.JPG

dano
22-01-2008, 16:56
twin side exit as in two of those pipes side by side or as in one outlet each side of the car???

Damo
22-01-2008, 18:21
fantastic work mate :thumbs:

kam
22-01-2008, 18:27
Amazing stuff!!!

Is that a Mazworx conversion plate for the Z32 box?

ex-ctr
22-01-2008, 18:52
twin side exit as in two of those pipes side by side or as in one outlet each side of the car???

1 each side:nod: should make quite a sight at night when i boot it:D

ex-ctr
22-01-2008, 18:53
Amazing stuff!!!

Is that a Mazworx conversion plate for the Z32 box?

no it a drifter plate :nod: a member on this site:)

ex-ctr
22-01-2008, 18:57
fantastic work mate :thumbs:

you have done fantastic work on yous:nod::thumbs:

Damo
22-01-2008, 19:05
you have done fantastic work on yous:nod::thumbs:

thanks bud :) :thumbs::sxoc:

kam
25-01-2008, 16:04
no it a drifter plate :nod: a member on this site:)

So, does the plate bolt to the Z32 box then the engine?

Or, do you cut the Z32 flange off and weld that plate on?

ex-ctr
25-01-2008, 16:21
So, does the plate bolt to the Z32 box then the engine?

Or, do you cut the Z32 flange off and weld that plate on?

you need to remove the bell housing and have it machined so the plates sits into the housing

ex-ctr
25-01-2008, 16:26
fully rebuilt rear subframe with uprate bushes and S15 lsd:nod: you can even see the new traction control wheels if you look close:)
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0072.JPG

kam
25-01-2008, 22:17
you need to remove the bell housing and have it machined so the plates sits into the housing

I see, so the right length is kept?

So the material is machined from the face of the Z32 flange? And you still have enough thread to bolt it to the plate?

ex-ctr
26-01-2008, 08:48
I see, so the right length is kept?

So the material is machined from the face of the Z32 flange? And you still have enough thread to bolt it to the plate?

yes and yes:)

kam
26-01-2008, 09:12
yes and yes:)

Ah ok i see!

:thumbs:

Si
29-01-2008, 12:43
Awesome stuff dude, must pop round soon to have a look :) Good to see all the suspension bits going to good use :nod:

Looks like it's coming on nicely, when are you aiming for now then?

ex-ctr
29-01-2008, 15:27
Awesome stuff dude, must pop round soon to have a look :) Good to see all the suspension bits going to good use :nod:

Looks like it's coming on nicely, when are you aiming for now then?

june/july :wack: but my company is on about 17 hr shifts for 5 months to get the work done this year:eek: big money but no time for the car:(

ex-ctr
11-02-2008, 20:13
choped the front off which will help engine changes, made a removaible frame to bond to the bumper
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg288/tnollett/RIMG0128.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg288/tnollett/RIMG0129.jpg

cut inner wing to box lower and fit elextric power steering pump
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg288/tnollett/RIMG0134.jpg

bumper fitted and bonded with body kit bonder
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg288/tnollett/RIMG0137.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg288/tnollett/RIMG0138.jpg

bumper which will be easy to remove
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg288/tnollett/RIMG0132.jpg

blue boy
11-02-2008, 20:18
Woah, that's a bit radical:eek:

Good work:thumbs:

ex-ctr
11-02-2008, 20:25
Woah, that's a bit radical:eek:

Good work:thumbs:

load more pics now as i was trying out photobucket as uploadit was playing up:nod:

make sense to do this as its a track day/weekend beast that my need loads of work [engine out] to keep it going:wack:

ex-ctr
16-02-2008, 19:50
rollcage fitted
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0139.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0140.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0141.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0142.JPG

Dave
16-02-2008, 20:28
Looking good mate, very thorough! I expect those K-Sports will be arriving soon, will you be running an updated BMC and/or BMC stopper?

ex-ctr
16-02-2008, 20:32
Looking good mate, very thorough! I expect those K-Sports will be arriving soon, will you be running an updated BMC and/or BMC stopper?

im getting one of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BIAS-SERVO-ASSISTED-PEDAL-BOX-CMB0145_W0QQitemZ140012981075QQihZ004QQcategoryZ23 013QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l12 47QQcmdZViewItem

Fake Ben Taylor
16-02-2008, 20:56
ooooooooooooh now thats funky

ex-ctr
16-02-2008, 21:00
ooooooooooooh now thats funky

it will hit the turret so out will come the angle grinder, thank god for coilovers and the extra room you gain:)

Fake Ben Taylor
16-02-2008, 21:05
it will hit the turret so out will come the angle grinder, thank god for coilovers and the extra room you gain:)

i dont have that luxury :cry:

ex-ctr
16-02-2008, 21:08
i dont have that luxury :cry:

well now i have 4 abs sensors and wheel speed logging through my rltc i can see which locks first and adjust:D

drifter
16-02-2008, 21:24
Awesome work mate :notworthy Can I have a go when it's done :smash: :D

ex-ctr
16-02-2008, 21:28
Awesome work mate :notworthy Can I have a go when it's done :smash: :D

i don't know why im building it as i don't intend racing it, its just a challange:wack:

JackULate
16-02-2008, 21:51
Really nice project, looking awesome. Really wish my metal working skills were up to that kind of standard.

Love what you've done with the diffuser

ex-ctr
17-02-2008, 17:26
some more pics showing ducting mods to the bumper, fitting the KA rad for use with the charge cooler and fitting head lights

http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0144.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0145.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0146.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0147.JPG

Si
17-02-2008, 17:43
Bloody hell you work quick - that wasn't there earlier today :wack:

ex-ctr
17-02-2008, 17:46
Bloody hell you work quick - that wasn't there earlier today :wack:

if you spend a bit of time planning things out they go together really quickly:D

Si
17-02-2008, 17:51
if you spend a bit of time planning things out they go together really quickly:D

And there you have my biggest weakness :wack:

ex-ctr
17-02-2008, 17:54
And there you have my biggest weakness :wack:

you spend to much time planning:wack:

Dave
22-02-2008, 14:22
Cool brake bias controller, nice garage as well, I need one I can put the car in!

Squares
22-02-2008, 14:58
if you spend a bit of time planning things out they go together really quickly:D

When do you plan on tidying your garage!:whip:


:D:D:D:D:wave:

FIGJAM
22-02-2008, 15:02
Looks a lot cleaner than mine ;) nice work by the way

Squares
22-02-2008, 15:08
Looks a lot cleaner than mine ;) nice work by the way

And mine!:wack:

ex-ctr
22-02-2008, 15:34
believe me or not thats after a clean up:nod:

ex-ctr
23-02-2008, 16:46
fitted my spanner catcher :wack:
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0157.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0148.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0158.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0152.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0156.JPG

ex-ctr
24-02-2008, 13:17
boxing for electric power steering pump and oil cooler, the other side will be for the airfilter both pick up airflow from the indicator/vent in the bumper
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0159.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0160.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0161.JPG

and really easy engine fitting:D
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0162.JPG

ex-ctr
24-02-2008, 16:22
every thing tacked up, got to weld 15mm box section around the leading edge then used 1mm aluminium to conect up to the ducts in the bumper
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0165.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0166.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0167.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0163.JPG

fixup1982
01-03-2008, 19:03
Hey buddy projects coming on well mines all run in now and boy with that crank and all the other lightend and balanced bits she do halve spin up quick.

can,t wait to see you car keep the updated coming :thumbs:

ex-ctr
15-03-2008, 13:20
turret cut away and plated for twin master cylinder bias brake setup
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0181.JPG

and feck nismo make your own brace:wack:
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0182.JPG

Si
15-03-2008, 13:50
You decided to go for the brace then? good stuff :Thumbs: looks nice and meaty :D
Turret looks pretty impressive :cool:

ex-ctr
15-03-2008, 16:30
You decided to go for the brace then? good stuff :Thumbs: looks nice and meaty :D
Turret looks pretty impressive :cool:

the brace is not finnished yet as its only tacked up and needs to come off for fully welding, clean up and powder coating:)

fixup1982
29-03-2008, 15:09
projects looking good ex-ctr :thumbs:

when do you plan to finish.?

Squares
31-03-2008, 11:42
the brace is not finnished yet as its only tacked up and needs to come off for fully welding, clean up and powder coating:)


Might be a silly question, but are you are it clears the sump?:confused:

ex-ctr
31-03-2008, 18:18
Might be a silly question, but are you are it clears the sump?:confused:

the sumps the other side of the roll bar:)

Squares
31-03-2008, 20:11
:wave:..

ex-ctr
25-08-2008, 17:11
engines nearly done:wack: so im pressing on with the engine bay, its all sanded and steam cleaned, going to spray the rusty bit with some por-15 rust killer then paint it with por-15 silver paint, the electric power steering pump brackets are welded in :)

http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0305.JPG


http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0307.JPG

this ps pipiework and pump will be comming out :nod:
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0308.JPG

ex-ctr
12-09-2008, 18:25
started taking some pics but the camera went flat:( so while its charging i will post this one, good old por-15 silver rust killer brush painted on, not perfect but its not a show car:wack:
just sorting out a hp fluid line for the power steering pump, hosesolutions said they could make one:)
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0309.JPG

kingj
13-09-2008, 10:43
Looks good mate,doesnt look brushed tbh,but then if its not a show car then who cares?? it looks better than it did:thumbs:

ex-ctr
28-11-2008, 15:49
been a bit mad with the angle grinder and removed the parcel shelf so i can build a proper fire-wall
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0352.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0350.JPG

one of my new abs sensor disks, one on each drive shaft to make the rltc work better
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0351.JPG

and the garage is a right tip:(
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0353.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0354.JPG

Si
28-11-2008, 15:56
Looking good dude? Nealry done? :D

I need to pop over soon to say 'Hi' and have a look at progress :nod: :thumbs:

ex-ctr
28-11-2008, 16:01
Looking good dude? Nearly done? :D

I need to pop over soon to say 'Hi' and have a look at progress :nod: :thumbs:

loads left to do, tip of the iceberg, might be getting a knackered engine soon so i can mock up the engine with the z32 box and build my new ''mad'' forward facing manifold [bit like the intake manifold]:wack:

Si
28-11-2008, 16:24
Only messing dude - My own mini project has taught me one thing about car projects, it's 'things are never as simple or quick as you think, and always get out of hand'! :(

If there's owt i can do to help dude, just let me know :) Although as well you know, your skills surpass mine by quite a large amount :D

ex-ctr
28-11-2008, 16:49
Only messing dude - My own mini project has taught me one thing about car projects, it's 'things are never as simple or quick as you think, and always get out of hand'! :(

If there's owt i can do to help dude, just let me know :) Although as well you know, your skills surpass mine by quite a large amount :D


well the big old toyota that was on the drive went to the scrap yard so i can now push on with the nissan:nod:

ex-ctr
05-12-2008, 17:45
firewall tacked in with rivets ready for mig brazing
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0003.JPG

another hole appears,:wack: the rusty box section brace that holds the rear of the sub-frame [you can just see the 2 yellow bushes:nod:]is pretty flimsy and i intend to cut the top and front off ''L'' shaped then weld in a 2"x2"x 6mm thick angle with new sub-frame studs then brace it into the rollcage with 2" box section
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0005.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0006.JPG

ex-ctr
06-12-2008, 18:12
did a bit more chopping:eek: found out how the rear sub-frame studs are held in place
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0008.JPG

getting a length of 2"x2" box section to brace across the bolts, weld into the Nissan chassis and then brace into the roll-cage also taking into rear shock mounts so removing any reliance on the Nissan chassis for stiffness:)
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0009.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0010.JPG

M200sex
09-12-2008, 13:53
Some great ideas there mate, and some awesome fab skills,

But are you not worried about putting too much weight back into the car with all the box section? (not a criticism at all, merely wondering) :thumbs:

ex-ctr
09-12-2008, 14:05
Some great ideas there mate, and some awesome fab skills,

But are you not worried about putting too much weight back into the car with all the box section? (not a criticism at all, merely wondering) :thumbs:

just collected some more box section:D, im bracing into the shell with 3mm plate where the ''frame'' allows and all suspension/chassis mounting points are being replaced by the frame meaning the shell will hang off the roll-cage and supporting framework and be totally rigid, the only external surface that at present not being replaced with frp is the roof:nod: when i get some rear over-fenders the rear quarters will be removed, meaning outer skin and inner wings reshaped [12j wheels:wack:] and all welded/bonded in place, fpr boot, doors, bonnet,front wings

M200sex
09-12-2008, 14:20
Ah cool, i suspected as much, that will be one awesomely rigid shell once your done, what suspension will you be using? any ideas on spring rates?? my shell will be pretty stiff once done, but nothing like the extent you ve gone to, i ve just used a fabricage full cage and will be linking it to the front turrets and A and B pillars, and adding wrc spec door bars!:D

Looking forward to seeing it done:thumbs:

ex-ctr
09-12-2008, 14:28
Ah cool, i suspected as much, that will be one awesomely rigid shell once your done, what suspension will you be using? any ideas on spring rates?? my shell will be pretty stiff once done, but nothing like the extent you ve gone to, i ve just used a fabricage full cage and will be linking it to the front turrets and A and B pillars, and adding wrc spec door bars!:D

Looking forward to seeing it done:thumbs:

im concentrating on stiffening up the rear as from what i have seen the rear sub-frame is not well supported and there's a lot of hidden rust there:nod:, do you have a thread about yours as i will be interested in the way you tackle things as no one else seems to have gone this far, suspension wise will be down to how much i earn early next year:D, ohlins are top of the list:nod:

M200sex
09-12-2008, 15:32
Yeah:- http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=376213

i ve not gone into much depth on it yet, but you can see where i ve been seam welding and trying to stiffen the shell prior to getting the cage in, the cage will be going in week after next and all the work to go with it, i ll put pics up as i go:thumbs:

ex-ctr
09-12-2008, 15:35
Yeah:- http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=376213

i ve not gone into much depth on it yet, but you can see where i ve been seam welding and trying to stiffen the shell prior to getting the cage in, the cage will be going in week after next and all the work to go with it, i ll put pics up as i go:thumbs:

:D you have answered on this thread the questions i asked on yours:D

ex-ctr
09-12-2008, 17:25
started to frame up the rear
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0013.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0012.JPG

Fake Ben Taylor
09-12-2008, 19:06
ive got loads of stiffening/cage plans or mine but time just doesnt allow and i need the car on the road :(

the wide rear arches may be put on hold at this rate :wack: as i cant weld good enough to tub them :(

ex-ctr
09-12-2008, 19:09
ive got loads of stiffening/cage plans or mine but time just doesnt allow and i need the car on the road :(

the wide rear arches may be put on hold at this rate :wack: as i cant weld good enough to tub them :(

have you got a mig set, if you have try mig brazing, on clean metal its easy:nod:

Fake Ben Taylor
09-12-2008, 19:16
yeah got a mig :) got a tig too but dunno how to work it :wack: my brother tried taching me but my shaky hands meant i kept touching the metal with the tip and knackering it :(

ex-ctr
09-12-2008, 19:29
yeah got a mig :) got a tig too but dunno how to work it :wack: my brother tried taching me but my shaky hands meant i kept touching the metal with the tip and knackering it :(

tig is harder, just remember as most tigs are used as arc as well, tig welding torch negative, arc welding with rods torch positive, but as i say try a small roll of brazing wire in your mig on its lowest setting, really easy:nod:

Fake Ben Taylor
09-12-2008, 19:50
cheers matey ill have to give ti a go :nod:

ex-ctr
18-12-2008, 14:51
im thinking i have a days welding coming up:(
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0014.JPG
i think this strut-brace should be strong enough:nod::D
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0015.JPG

ex-ctr
19-12-2008, 17:27
all welded and a quick spray with etch primer, just need to frame up the front supports of the rear sub-frame then i could cut the rear off totally:wack:


http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0017.JPG


http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0018.JPG

Si
19-12-2008, 17:30
Wowsers! You're not hanging about :cool:
Looking good - managed to reinforce the rear subby mount box section then?

ex-ctr
19-12-2008, 17:38
Wowsers! You're not hanging about :cool:
Looking good - managed to reinforce the rear subby mount box section then?
with 50mmx50mm 3mm thk box section, box is 30% stronger than tube :nod:, nice to have some response/feedback from someone on this thread, [it must be really boring as most people look and leave with out saying anything:( even ''that's crap'' is better than nothing:wack:]

Bling
19-12-2008, 17:42
thats crap :wack:





:thumbs:

ex-ctr
19-12-2008, 17:45
thats crap :wack:

:notworthy thank you :notworthy :D

Si
19-12-2008, 17:45
Dude, people just a bit startled at the lengths you ar egoing to i think :)
Don't be disheartened :no: keep at it - cracking stuff :thumbs:

Si
19-12-2008, 17:46
PS



thats crap :wack:


What he said ^^^^^ :D

dano
19-12-2008, 18:15
it is surprising how weak the oe subframe is, really does need to be well gusseted imo.

that is some serious bracing to the rear mounting points too should make for a pretty stiff chassis.

ex-ctr
19-12-2008, 18:20
it is surprising how weak the oe subframe is, really does need to be well gusseted imo.

that is some serious bracing to the rear mounting points too should make for a pretty stiff chassis.

i plated the rear subframe,
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//DSC00832.JPG

Si
19-12-2008, 18:21
AHA! I knew I wasn't dreaming it:
http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showpost.php?p=3485219&postcount=27

That's what I was talking to you about the other day :)

dano
19-12-2008, 18:25
i plated the rear subframe,
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//DSC00832.JPG

thats just the same as what I have done to my subframe. there really is alot of play in the brackets

ex-ctr
19-12-2008, 18:25
AHA! I knew I wasn't dreaming it:
http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showpost.php?p=3485219&postcount=27

That's what I was talking to you about the other day :)

:thumbs:i get silicon by the box at work so will make some disappear ;)

Fake Ben Taylor
21-12-2008, 09:18
steady progress :nod:

do you not worry that all this extra bracing etc is starting to add a lot of weight for little yield? :)

ex-ctr
21-12-2008, 13:01
steady progress :nod:

do you not worry that all this extra bracing etc is starting to add a lot of weight for little yield? :)

well the rear sub-frame brace is being totally replaced, i have removed most of the boot and replaced it with aluminium, the rear floor is going as it is no longer needed for rigidity and with be plated with aluminium which is a lot lighter, the rear quarters are being removed and frp fenders being bonded in there place, the heavy plastic fuel tank is gone replaced by a light weight alloy one so all min all im looking at saving weight

tomo1
21-12-2008, 15:01
Does look a pretty awesome bit of kit!
Sweet fabrication skills as well- Very envious!

M200sex
21-12-2008, 17:34
steady progress :nod:

do you not worry that all this extra bracing etc is starting to add a lot of weight for little yield? :)


Some great ideas there mate, and some awesome fab skills,

But are you not worried about putting too much weight back into the car with all the box section? (not a criticism at all, merely wondering) :thumbs:

Great minds etc :wack:

Really getting there now mate btw :thumbs:

Si
25-12-2008, 17:49
Got your weight saving bits here dude, get cutting :D

ex-ctr
25-12-2008, 22:41
Got your weight saving bits here dude, get cutting :D

:notworthy when you back in the midlands:)

Si
25-12-2008, 23:02
Saturday afternon/sunday :) I'll drop them over when it's convenient for you, may need to ask your windy impact gun a DC2 crank bolt related favour... ;) :wack:

ex-ctr
26-12-2008, 16:58
what a pain mig welding this lot, im right handed and had to do a lot of left have welding and thats a right pain:nod:
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0023.JPG

really tight up by the roof:nod:
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0021.JPG

next job is to cut off the rear quarters so i can fit the 50mm wider ones:nod:

sketch
26-12-2008, 17:34
that is one beefy cage

ex-ctr
26-12-2008, 17:52
that is one beefy cage

need to start on the front next:nod:
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0020.JPG

ex-ctr
26-12-2008, 20:06
Saturday afternon/sunday :) I'll drop them over when it's convenient for you, may need to ask your windy impact gun a DC2 crank bolt related favour... ;) :wack:

crank bolt:wack: now what ya doing:eek:..................:D

Si
27-12-2008, 12:17
Cambelt change :( Don't worry - nothing more serious!
Let me know when you'r around and I'll pop over :)

Bling
27-12-2008, 12:41
this is near enough going to be a space frame by the time you've done, mite as well get rid of the whole back floor now

ex-ctr
27-12-2008, 12:41
Cambelt change :( Don't worry - nothing more serious!
Let me know when you'r around and I'll pop over :)

:wave: im around this weekend:nod:, :) you can do the change around here:nod: i have loads of tools:)

ex-ctr
27-12-2008, 12:45
this is near enough going to be a space frame by the time you've done, mite as well get rid of the whole back floor now

next job is to pick up the 2 front studs on the rear subframe then the rear is redundant :wack: if i could afford a proper pipe bender i would build a space frame from scratch, might still do in the future;)

ex-ctr
27-12-2008, 16:30
theres more to fitting overfenders than i thought:nod:

first cut off the old wing leaving 25mm to bond to
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0027.JPG

work out a cut line so i can extend the inner arch [which i will do tomorrow as its cold and dark now:(]
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0028.JPG

then it should end up like this
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0029.JPG
big :thumbs: to Si for collecting the overfenders from Ken and dropping them around my place, true gentleman:nod:

Si
27-12-2008, 16:36
Jesus on a flippin' moped, you don't hang about!
I'd just like to point out that when I left Mr CTR's house at about half 3, both rear wings were most definately still in one piece! :eek:

NP dude, that means I only owe you about 18 favours now :wack:


Oh, and it's a normal thread apparently! :eek:

ex-ctr
27-12-2008, 16:39
Jesus on a flippin' moped, you don't hang about!
I'd just like to point out that when I left Mr CTR's house at about half 3, both rear wings were most definately still in one piece! :eek:

NP dude, that means I only owe you about 18 favours now :wack:


Oh, and it's a normal thread apparently! :eek:

:thumbs: just need to find out the best bonding agent to glue the frp fenders onto the 25mm of steel wing thats left:nod:

Evilchap
27-12-2008, 16:42
With regards bonding agent...

Do you ever want them to come off again?

Look up your local distributor of this:

http://www.itwplexus.com/home.html

It's a self-mixing 2 part adhesive. You get a special gun to dispense it, and once it's cured, you wont ever have to worry about your trim flapping or coming off.

If you want somethings that will come off if you need it to....

http://www.sika.co.uk/tech-elseal-bond Sikaflex 552 will be ideal :)

ex-ctr
27-12-2008, 17:06
With regards bonding agent...

Do you ever want them to come off again?

Look up your local distributor of this:

http://www.itwplexus.com/home.html

It's a self-mixing 2 part adhesive. You get a special gun to dispense it, and once it's cured, you wont ever have to worry about your trim flapping or coming off.

If you want somethings that will come off if you need it to....

http://www.sika.co.uk/tech-elseal-bond Sikaflex 552 will be ideal :)

strong stuff:nod: Northampton so not far just need to find out how much and if they sell to Joe public

Evilchap
27-12-2008, 17:10
It's not cheap, but you dont need much :) They'll be able to point you to a local distributor if they wont sell direct, but they should sell direct.

ex-ctr
28-12-2008, 16:34
had a couple of hours on the drivers side quarter
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0031.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0032.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0033.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0035.JPG

then the wire feed jammed on the mig:( good reason to stop for the night:nod:
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0037.JPG

Si
28-12-2008, 21:22
:cool: THAT's how to do overfenders :D

Only thing is - you're not going to lose any stiffness cutting off the old wings are you? I know it's practically spaceframed anyways...

tomo1
28-12-2008, 21:31
Yep- this car looks pretty serious!
Looks like a thorough job, good sense of achievement? Or is completion to far away still?

ex-ctr
28-12-2008, 21:35
:cool: THAT's how to do overfenders :D

Only thing is - you're not going to lose any stiffness cutting off the old wings are you? I know it's practically spaceframed anyways...

its solid and leaving the old wing there is more weight:nod: also i'm tying in the shell to the space frame with 3mm plate with hole in:wack:

Chriscooke
28-12-2008, 21:54
This is looking like an awesome build thread. Should handle like a dream when done:notworthy

ex-ctr
28-12-2008, 22:00
This is looking like an awesome build thread. Should handle like a dream when done:notworthy

thanks, i need to do all the work on one side then wheel it down the drive onto the road and turn it around then work on the other side, garage is to small to get to both sides:(
and the gf said i get carried away:o

Chriscooke
28-12-2008, 22:05
Ha ha, hate to say it but she could well be right:D Keep up the good work:thumbs:

tarmac surfer
29-12-2008, 11:19
excellent thread and build, I love the custom fab work gone into this car. keep us posted.

ex-ctr
29-12-2008, 12:36
Yep- this car looks pretty serious!
Looks like a thorough job, good sense of achievement? Or is completion to far away still?

missed this:o has taken a while and i did fall out with it for a while but now im back into it now, but plenty of custom work left to do, only the engine and gearbox will not be included into the space frame all suspension will:nod:

ex-ctr
29-12-2008, 12:38
excellent thread and build, I love the custom fab work gone into this car. keep us posted.

im just after some frp front wings without the vents in but might end up extending the standard ones:nod:

s12-newbie
29-12-2008, 15:58
top project here! i'm a fellow coventry chap! is there a few people aroud coventry into these nissans, mine is an old s12! your doing ya nissan to the extent i have done my mini turbo hillclimb project so i can appreciated the work/time your putting in! great job!

drax
29-12-2008, 16:43
Holy metal fabrication Batman!! :eek: This is an awesome thread - subscribed :D

ex-ctr
29-12-2008, 18:09
there a a few of us around coventry:nod: its just so fecking cold which slows progress, what engines in the mini:)

ex-ctr
30-12-2008, 17:20
still working on the rear subframe suports
cut off the bottom section of the chassis rail holding the studs, [
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0039.JPG

the way Nissan did it was press the stud into a collar weld a closing plate over the top with a bolt passing through the plate into the top of the stud
i made a frame that picks up on that bolt that i have welded into the side chassis rails and allows me to get the right position for the studs when i cut away the original rail
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0042.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0040.JPG

then all i need to o after removing the old rail was make a new one [going to use a 40mm tank cutter to make loads of holes to keep down the weight]
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0038.JPG

trial fitment of the main rail, packed up after this as im to old and cold:o
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0043.JPG

drifter
30-12-2008, 19:36
LOL, couldn't you find a a newer piece of RHS to use :wack: Mental work mate :nod:

Bling
30-12-2008, 19:38
madness, but i love it sooo much.. i would give you my car to cut all the shite off.. but i don't think id get it back till 2020 :wack:

ex-ctr
30-12-2008, 20:02
LOL, couldn't you find a a newer piece of RHS to use :wack: Mental work mate :nod:

its is new, just got wet:p

ex-ctr
30-12-2008, 20:04
madness, but i love it sooo much.. i would give you my car to cut all the shite off.. but i don't think id get it back till 2020 :wack:

it will be back on the road by june:p:p.......................................202 0:wack:

Si
30-12-2008, 20:06
beleive that when I see it ;) :D
Mind you, it's taken me most of a day to try to fab up a battery bracket, before giving up :wack: So i think you win.
At least your car isn;t currently held together by weather proofs and zip ties, as my battery is :D

ex-ctr
30-12-2008, 20:08
beleive that when I see it ;) :D
Mind you, it's taken me most of a day to try to fab up a battery bracket, before giving up :wack: So i think you win.
At least your car isn;t currently held together by weather proofs and zip ties, as my battery is :D

bring it around my place in sure i can sort some thing out:nod::)

Si
30-12-2008, 21:08
Lol - may have to take you up on that if it all goes pear shaped tomorrow :D :o
Although last time i showed you my fab skills i seem to recall you looking horrfied, tearing them off the car, binning them, and making me new ones :wack:

TheChin
30-12-2008, 22:06
You do it so he can make you new ones. We know your game :wave:

SupraMan
31-12-2008, 20:39
Just one word... WOW !!!

ex-ctr
31-12-2008, 21:04
Just one word... WOW !!!

thats what i said when i read your thread:nod: more so considering your age

SupraMan
31-12-2008, 21:13
Thanks http://www.forum-drift.fr/images/smiles/icon_redface.gif

ex-ctr
02-01-2009, 17:40
:sxoc: finnished the rear subframe suport
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0044.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0045.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0046.JPG
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0047.JPG

Bling
02-01-2009, 18:57
awesome once again

dread
02-01-2009, 19:44
:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy

Looking really good. Whats the next thing on your hitlist?

ex-ctr
02-01-2009, 22:22
:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy

Looking really good. Whats the next thing on your hitlist?

dropping in an engine and making a custom forward facing exhaust manifold for my HX35 turbo:nod:
also as there will be an engine is place i can tube up my front struts:nod:

200krisx
02-01-2009, 22:25
Looks solid my friend :D In the words of Hancock, "good job" :)

ex-ctr
06-01-2009, 18:52
i think i need wider wheels:wack:
http://premium1.uploadit.org/nollett123//RIMG0048.JPG

WideboyS14
06-01-2009, 19:01
nice fab work!

did you raise the rear subframe? if not might have been an idea to bring it up a tad to raise the roll center without raising the car ;)

ex-ctr
06-01-2009, 19:24
nice fab work!

did you raise the rear subframe? if not might have been an idea to bring it up a tad to raise the roll center without raising the car ;)

not saying;)