My new PFL s13...now running an RB26dett

[Madda]

Well, thought it was time to start keeping a thread about the work I am doing on my car as time goes on.

I bought her mid-June from Ferretca18 on the board who is a top lad and maintained the car to a very high standard. I assured him I would continue modding it in the same vein and not ruin his pride and joy. Therefore, this thread is as much for him to know she is taking shape nicely as much as anything else.

I have recently been on hols and during this time, Buffy fitted quite a few bits :D as follows:

Koyo Radiator as I like to give it a caining, it needs to stay cool :cool:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00015.jpg

Z32 rear brakes as I have always believed its best to improve your stopping power before you soop you’re your go

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00017.jpg

Whiteline anti roll bars….along with POWERFLEX bushes to replace every standard one underneath and hell what a difference!!!! :sxoc:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00022.jpg

Rear camber arms for tyre saving and handling reasons

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00018.jpg

It was way to loud for me so had to swap the apex exhaust (which is for sale) for my old HKS one which sounds awesome yet oh so quiet :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00016.jpg

Cant really get a good pic but the best mod ever, my HID’s are in, and they absolutely rock!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00023.jpg

Installed my RSM and G-sensor I had lying around for about 18months….Its accuracy is surprisingly good once setup to the wheels etc using a GPS sensor

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00020.jpg

Turbo timer…again because it might as well be used :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00019.jpg

[Madda]

Snap off boss due to living in a not so nice part of South Wales :wack:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00021.jpg

How could I forget…My nice polished power steering pot :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00013.jpg

Set the height up today and got it to a sensible level with no scrubbing :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00039.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00040.jpg

[base-1]

Very nice :thumbs:

[jim22]

looks great in the side-on pic:smitten:

[Madda]

Woodys13 and his mate were over last night revamping some more stuff on my car which is soon to be revealed.  Thanks guys!! :notworthy

She also had a mobil 1 service yesterday which was nice to get done for piece of mind. Somehow managed to change it smack on 55,001 miles which was pretty good work :wack:

Pics to follow of my new toys shortly. :D

[Crosshatch]

Looks good mate :D

[ferretca18]

looking awesome mate! comming along nicely. forgot how awesome she looked! lol cant wait to see more pics as she comes along:thumbs:

[Sibbers]

You just keep making me more and more jealous each time I get to see your current S13 you swine! Another Madda motor that borders on the sexual :thumbs:

What fan are you using for the rad?

[Madda]

The fan is a Apex item that was bought with the KenLoe controller. Im not sure otherwise and cant find anymore detail on the receipt mate.

Update! Engine swap for its much bigger brother might be happening over the next few weeks :D

[Madda]

As the final part of the puzzle in terms of parts needed leaves Japan I feel its time for a little update.

I have included prices on some of the parts I got exceptionally cheap therefore if anyone wants the contact details for the relevant supplier please let me know.


RB26DETT Head machined
RB26DETT Crank Polish
RB26DETT ACL bearings
Kouki lights (inc clusters, centre, bottom and lock) :cool:
SARD 1.3bar Radiator Cap :D
Greddy Air direction panel
Blitz ECU to run just shy of a bar on 555's
Nismo 555's
RB25 Gearbox and other conversion bits
Full Genuine Nissan RB26DETT Gasket set - under £130 delivered!! :eek:
RB26DETT Blueprint Timing Belt - £50 delivered
OS Giken Twin Plate Clutch. - £290 for new plates delivered
Autogauge 52mm Oil Temp, Pres, and Water Temp gauges, warning lights, senders and sandwich plates - £105 delivered
RB26DETT inlet plenum polished - Thanks Woodys13
RB26DETT spark plug cover polished - Thanks Woody again :)
Compomotives 18" wheels being refurbed in a suprise colour
R32 GTR Brake Master Cylinder


We hope to start putting it all together by the end of the week, showing what Buffy can really do. We (myself and Bulk) should be entering its first EuroDrift amateur competition at the end of September flying the flag for Stealth Performance!! :D

[Jezz_S13]

I wouldn't run a blueprint timing belt, personally; get a proper one.

Now for the questions... :D
Where did you get the clutch plates from?
I've got an OSG triple plate but the plates will need replacing sometime, did you buy sprung ones, and did you just get the fritcion plates or the metal seperator plates too?

[Pete C]

Sounds awesome mate, can't wait to see some pics of it coming together :D

I hope Mike's gonna finish my car first though! I've been itching to get back behind the wheel :smash:

[Madda]

I wouldn't run a blueprint timing belt, personally; get a proper one.

Now for the questions... :D
Where did you get the clutch plates from?
I've got an OSG triple plate but the plates will need replacing sometime, did you buy sprung ones, and did you just get the fritcion plates or the metal seperator plates too?

Your advice on the timing belt is duly noted and I will be getting another. :whip:

Do you think the Greddy or Trust ones available from the US are better than a Nissan OEM one. I believe even the most expensive Greddy one is cheaper than buying one form Nissan in the UK! Any advice appreciated!!

The clutch plates were from RHD (link to item (https://www.rhdjapan.com/home/products/product_detail.php?int_product_id=2776)) and about 30% cheaper than what I got quoted by RB Motorsport even if I get stung for import duty when they arrive. As you can see I got the dampened plates only. They do sell a full kit but Mike said it wasn’t needed.


Sounds awesome mate, can't wait to see some pics of it coming together :D

I hope Mike's gonna finish my car first though! I've been itching to get back behind the wheel :smash:

I havent tried Mike but here he has been AWOL since the weekend :confused:. Have you spoken to him mate?

[Pete C]

I havent tried Mike but here he has been AWOL since the weekend :confused:. Have you spoken to him mate?

Same here matey, been trying to contact him to find out when I can collect the car but he's not been on here and his phone seems to be off :(

[Teggers]

Nice to see the ferret-mobile is still in good hands! One of my favorite S13's this is! And an RB conversion too? Sexual! :thumbs:

[30psi]

The clutch plates were from RHD (link to item (https://www.rhdjapan.com/home/products/product_detail.php?int_product_id=2776)) and about 30% cheaper than what I got quoted by RB Motorsport even if I get stung for import duty when they arrive. As you can see I got the dampened plates only. They do sell a full kit but Mike said it wasn’t needed.

Good link mate only £135 a disc. I've got a super single though, it don't say if any of the discs are suitable :confused:

Oh nice wheels by the way mate. they're the same as mine :thumbs:

[Jezz_S13]

According to Keith Cowie's homepage he's running a Tomei kevlar-reinforced timing belt.

[Madda]

Good link mate only £135 a disc. I've got a super single though, it don't say if any of the discs are suitable :confused:

Oh nice wheels by the way mate. they're the same as mine :thumbs:

Email RHD, they are normally very good at determining what you need and linking you straight to the product :thumbs:

No their not, I hated them haha. Got them on the car when I bought it, but now belong to some guy in London :p

http://sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=301239





According to Keith Cowie's homepage he's running a Tomei kevlar-reinforced timing belt.

LOL, that might be the case, but initially I wont be running more than 350bhp. This will hopefully be pushed to 650+ when I can afford turbos and mapping, but that’s gonna be a while. So, I’m thinking at the moment I should be ok with a Trust one :confused:

[Jezz_S13]

Yeah, they are probably the same anyway.

[Chris B]

Kevlar RB26 belt isn't that much money IIRC

[Madda]

Kevlar RB26 belt isn't that much money IIRC


Link? :)

[will_dw]

Awesome project..

I want to see more :D

[Madda]

Awesome project..

I want to see more :D

Ahh, ok then... :wave: I havent posted up the stereo install on this thread, so here you go! :) Head units are changing and dash is being flocked at the moment ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00050.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00047-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00046-1.jpg


:sxoc: :sxoc:

[will_dw]

that interior is sooo tidy!!

Looks really good!!

[JimS14]

Blueprint are the same spec as the origional Nissan belts so why not use one? It's about £100 cheaper than a Nissan one to! I had a Group "A" ford motorsport kevlar belt fail on my old Cossie so whats the point of spending so much money, just keep it changed regularly.
Car looks aweson too Buddy will be cool to see it in the flesh/ Metal.:thumbs:

[Jezz_S13]

Are they, how do you know?

Blueprint brake pads certainly aren't, and the after market water pump I had was crap.
On a 2k engine it's not worth running cheap bits.
At least get a Nissan or a Gates one.

[The_BULK]

Spoke to mike this afternoon if anyone needs to get hold of him:thumbs:

i await more pics on the re-build:thumbs:

[Butuz]

The car is looking great now Madda

Cant wait for the RB26 to be in really gonnna finish the car off :D

Butuz

[kingj]

Looking good but I wanna see more pics of the girl in ure sig:D :thumbs: :wack:

[Jezz_S13]

Looking good but I wanna see more pics of the girl in ure sig:D :thumbs: :wack:

If you were a member you could see more pics of her. ;)

[kingj]

how come?? :confused:

[Butuz]

Members get full access to maddas missus :thumbs: only costs £15! ;)

Butuz

[sroberts]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00050.jpg

Seats look good fella :thumbs:

[Madda]

Seats look good fella :thumbs:

Yeah, they took ages before i used them, and i happened to get another set with the car when i bought it :eek: Sold instantly though as you can imagine. Its the ones I bought off you in there now :thumbs:


Members get full access to maddas missus :thumbs: only costs £15! ;)

Butuz

Cheeky fcuk! lol

[necromancer]

looking good madda :)

what turbo's you going to be running

[Madda]

For the moment, money troubles mean we will only be running the standard turbos, so for now, pretty limited on power.

It wont be long until we fit some special ones, but I hope to have it on the road for 6months to let my bank account recover before I spend any other 'real' money on it.

[Jezz_S13]

For the moment, money troubles mean we will only be running the standard turbos, so for now, pretty limited on power.

It wont be long until we fit some special ones, but I hope to have it on the road for 6months to let my bank account recover before I spend any other 'real' money on it.


Wise engli-welk man says, "Put the missus on hold for a while, then you afford turbos" :D

[Madda]

Minor update, but following from what you said below Jezz:


I wouldn't run a blueprint timing belt, personally; get a proper one.



Just bought this:

http://i14.ebayimg.com/01/i/06/f7/78/3f_1.JPG

Dam I love the US exchange rate at the moment :D

[Jezz_S13]

LOL, no turbos yet though. :D

[Madda]

Ow ow ow!

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:CDykyUWl6RADQM:http://www.princeroy.org/HomerGP15.gif

She is running slightly behind schedule as these things do, but it doesn’t detract from the fact that I just cant wait for it to be finished.

The car hasn’t been cleaned for a month now, which is killing me more than I thought it would, I hate seeing her dirty! :p

BUT….

The head went on to the block yesterday sandwiching that nice metal headgasket, with the block encapsulating some very nice race series bearings and a new crank :cool:

Only a few pics, but yes yes!! Look at those shiny bits.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/20092007.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/200920071.jpg

BUFFY, you are a hero, soon to be a hero of legendary status when she is actually running. :D

[The_BULK]

yes it is a very pimp looking motor at the moment :nod: gonna be wicked when its finished :thumbs: rock on buff buff

[Pete C]

She is running slightly behind schedule as these things do, but it doesn’t detract from the fact that I just cant wait for it to be finished.

Which is probably at least partly my fault for distracting Mike by making him fit nice things to my car :D

Glad to see it's on the move Joe, reckon it'll be running in time for Longwell on the 30th? :wack:

[Madda]

Which is probably at least partly my fault for distracting Mike by making him fit nice things to my car :D

Glad to see it's on the move Joe, reckon it'll be running in time for Longwell on the 30th? :wack:


….not to mention all you other Englishites coming over, not to mention any names. fullmet***asket, amongst others :D !!

I hope its done by the 26th mate, I really really do!! It’s covered in tree sap and needs a very careful clean, which I imagine will take a few evenings to get it done properly without damaging my paint.

[Pete C]

….not to mention all you other Englishites coming over, not to mention any names. fullmet***asket, amongst others :D !!

I hope its done by the 26th mate, I really really do!! It’s covered in tree sap and needs a very careful clean, which I imagine will take a few evenings to get it done properly without damaging my paint.

Oooo, getting racialist now, are we? :p

If it's done by the 26th you'll have plenty of time to run it in before the meet :D

EDIT: Your old gearbox is lovely BTW :)

[Madda]

Potentially a trial fittng will be happening today people :D :D :D :D

[Rich_M]

Make sure you have the camera with you Joe!
We all want to see it in!

[Madda]

Some shiny bits on, but still not quite a complete engine, and def not a complete car, but Buffy still says it will be done and running by the weekend....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/rb1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/rb2.jpg

[necromancer]

looking good madda :thumbs:

one question you going to be using the rb25 subframe? as i don't think it will fit with the 26 engine mount brackets :)

[Buffy]

your right, it won't fit. I'm making my own mounts to sit it on the s13 crossmember :)

[necromancer]

your right, it won't fit. I'm making my own mounts to sit it on the s13 crossmember :)

top stuff :thumbs:

cant wait to see/ hear it running loved the sound of the engine :smitten:

[Buffy]

I couldn't get it to sit how I wanted on the 13 crossmember, so I came up with a better plan (imo) and fabricated some new mounts from the chassis rails :thumbs: Engine and box are currently sat in the car :D

[30psi]

What did you use to ensure the engine and box are sat at the right height and angle?

[The_BULK]

I couldn't get it to sit how I wanted on the 13 crossmember, so I came up with a better plan (imo) and fabricated some new mounts from the chassis rails :thumbs: Engine and box are currently sat in the car :D

woot woot, cant wait to have a nosey at this soon :thumbs:

[Madda]

top stuff :thumbs:

cant wait to see/ hear it running loved the sound of the engine :smitten:

Just notice your sig mate, what happened to yours? Was it rebuilt before it went in? When will it be fixed? :eek: Gutted mate

[Madda]

What did you use to ensure the engine and box are sat at the right height and angle?

I would presume that is a whole new thread in it self as other members might want to go down the same route. Im sure its all gonna work fine, its not like he hasnt done crazy stuff with great results before :D But go on Mike, explain when you get up... :)

Not sure what time that will be seems he updated the engine was in the car at 3 this morning :eek:

In theory it is gonna make it handle better (by what i can find using google) as the engine will sit lower therefore lowering the centre of gravity and improving road holding :)


I couldn't get it to sit how I wanted on the 13 crossmember, so I came up with a better plan (imo) and fabricated some new mounts from the chassis rails :thumbs: Engine and box are currently sat in the car :D

Feck me sideways and call me Bubba, well done mate!! :D :D :D :D

Guess she is gonna be running today depending on whether Mike decides to do the loom or brakes (abs removal and GTR master cylinder) first?


:D :D :thumbs:

[Butuz]

Looking good so far!! Now all you need to do is get some tidy turbos :D

Butuz

[Madda]

Edit your post before to many people see mate, that is the plan, but its supposed to be top secret :p

Edit, mapping, plus a mappible ECU (PFC ideally) makes it a little more expensive than that! ;) Plus by our calculations it should be closer to 550 ;)

[Madda]

Will get some better pics with my cam soon, but here is one I just got sent :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/rbin.jpg

[The_BULK]

hmmmm, bring on the powahhhzzzz:thumbs:

[necromancer]

hands down to you mike some top stuff would love to see how you've made the brackets :)

madda

my piston made a break for the open air and punched a hole in the side off the block, the crank had work done on it and new bearings installed, think big end went possibly due to me not torquing the cap's up right or possibly due to a dodgy regrind by the engine shop i used, after 500ish miles no4 b/e is shot but no5 has absolutely no wear at all so who knows :( , possibly going to stick a CA back in for a year or so then do the conversion once I've saved up again

[Madda]

That is gutting mate, and makes me worry about mine. "Go for a 26 as its the best designed engine ever etc". Just hope it rings true for me and she runs like a gem.

Mike did all the build so there wont be anything wrong with the way its put together, and the crank didnt need a grind as it was mint. Mikes engine shop just gave it a sweet polish. :D

After hearing horror stories like yours, you can help but worry though!

Hope you have better luck next time buddy :thumbs:

[necromancer]

i'm sure it will all be fine I'm not building your engine :wack: you'll love it :thumbs: :)

mine was destined to go wrong from day one, anything that could go wrong did go wrong lol :rolleyes:

[30psi]

I would presume that is a whole new thread in it self as other members might want to go down the same route.

No not necessarily, just wondered what method he used thats all.

[Madda]

No not necessarily, just wondered what method he used thats all.

Cool, but i wasnt just thinking about you...I was thinking about the community of thousands of members on here as well. :sxoc:

[30psi]

Well I have put an engine in a car that it was never designed to take, so I know how to do it, but people rarely go into how they successfully align the engine in the bay. This is about methodology in abstract terms, people have different ways so thought it would be interesting.

[Madda]

Mike will have to update the methodology side of things...but...If not tonight, deffo tomorrow, I will get loads of pics of it from underneath, above, to the side, upsidedown :wack:, as many as my phone will hold :thumbs: Watch this space :)

[Buffy]

What did you use to ensure the engine and box are sat at the right height and angle?

a tape measure, string, level and guesswork :wack:

[Butuz]

Bloody hell first time he's ever used a tape measure!!!! :D

Butuz

[Madda]

Potentially she will be fired up tonight. I havent spoken to Mike today, but know he was off to get the prop made this morning :cool:

I will obviously be getting a vid of the first time she is fired up :)

[jap test dummy]

a tape measure, string, level and guesswork :wack:

and loads of coffee :wack:

Looking good Joe, just a shame about the colour :wave:

[Madda]

Went up and took some pics tonight, and so many things to :notworthy too!


Here are a few general pics of the lump in there, as you can see, loads of clearence :wack: some adjustments needed, but its gonna be in there so well, Im reallyh chuffed


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00092.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00078.jpg

Check how low the engine sits in the bay :cool: I mean it is uber low which is gonna be great for the handling. :D
(Look at it in comparison to the brake lines along the back, its much lower than a CA)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00085.jpg

[Madda]

The mounts are really effective and look really good, but hard to get decent pics, here are some for now :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00076-1.jpg


Plenty of room for my koyo to go back in :cool:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00082.jpg


Pete C, i know your gonna appreciate this one, check where my gearstick lines up :D :D :D :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00084.jpg


And finally the man himself, and pic with some bits just placed on for the shot :p

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00106.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00105.jpg


Mike is sure she will be fired up tomorrow evening and I cant fecking wait!!! :D

[necromancer]

looking good, like the mounts :thumbs:

does it foul the anti-role bar at all

[Buffy]

It is almost touching the arb, but I will be spacing it down by 5mm to give more clearance

[Jezz_S13]

Looking good. :)

[mammoth]

is that a rb25 sump?

[Chris_S13]

:nod:

[The_BULK]

tis looking very pimp, going to be an animal when it running nicely :thumbs:

[Madda]

is that a rb25 sump?


In response to your PM, try this seller (http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/ericsperformanceparts):thumbs:

[Buffy]

no IC pipework, half the vac pipes not connected, no exhaust and the loom thrown roughly in place and .....................
























she runs :D

[necromancer]

she runs :D

woohoo :thumbs: where's the vids :whip:

[Madda]

Sorry no vids, will put up some when the vac pipes are on and its a bit more complete. But, the engine sounded soooo sweet. no abnormal noises what so ever :D :notworthy

[Madda]

Not to much left to do now :D

Jobs that have been identified which are left include (I say include as I’m sure there are lots more!):


Swap the diff for a 1.5way one I have (from a skyline GTST)
Cut and shut a decat pipe to connect the exhaust (which is mighty close anyway which was a nice surprise)
Fit GTR BMC and reroute brake pipes as ABS has been removed
Invent some room for the air filters :wack:
Paint rocker covers
Wire up speedo (Mike is still toying with options on this one)
Connect up Vac pipes
Route GTR accelerator cable
Fit prop once it comes back from the machiners
Fit Defi gauges and control box
Squeeze speed sensor into Gearbox
Space down ARB so it clears the engine sump
Fit alternator and belts
Reroute powering steering pipework
Make up some intercooler pipework, so it runs prior to a trip to ProSpeed for some nice shiny ones
Fit kouki lights :cool:
Install flocked dash


It seems like its almost done, then when you actually put a list together you realise there’s plenty left to do!




Through all this project I need to point out I am a complete monkey with a spanner, and ALL the work is down to Mikes (aka Buffy – Stealth Performance) knowledge, patience and skill. Its gonna be an amazing car, and he deserves full credit for this impressive project


:notworthy :notworthy and a huge thanks

[The_BULK]

rock on buffy :notworthy

it amazes me how much knowledge you can fit into a tiny head :D :p

stealth performance FTW!!!!

[necromancer]

looking good madda not much left :thumbs:

i found if i moved the power steering pot to the other side of the suspension turret it gave me enough room to place the filters in, speedo i know pete c used a Silvia KM dash and put mph over it and the speed wasn't far off worth a try :), but looks like you and mike have got everything else in hand :thumbs:

[Buffy]

got a bit more done today :D

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=49667&stc=1&d=1191894443

[The_BULK]

:notworthy :notworthy that looks soooo much better painted :notworthy

are those filters all fixed in it looks mental :D :thumbs:

BTW mike, try and have an early night one day :wack:

[Madda]

Tell me about it mate, I am soooo excited about it being finished now, the spec of light at the end of the tunnel is turning into a big train quickly :D. The blue looks super sweet!

Mike appears to have got my Greddy IC temporarily connected as well, so definitely a few things done off the list :D

Mike, I’m saving for your bonnet to cover up all this niceness, sell it to me!!!!! :D

[buaan]

BuffTechnic! Well done my man :sxoc:

Coming along veryyy veryyy nicely, I'll be back next weekend so I'll pop up and see you so you can laugh about how much I've been spending on my go-kart! :thumbs:

Low mounted engine is genius :clap:

Sweeeeet.

[Butuz]

Hey who painted your rocker covers etc!! Looks good! I need to get mine done as the top secret gold has faded to a kind of baby sick / dihhoreah colour :wack: which isn't the best look :wack:

Butuz

[Madda]

Hey who painted your rocker covers etc!! Looks good!

That would be Mikes artistic flare coming out :thumbs:...man I'm useless :rolleyes:

[Buffy]

Not to much left to do now :D

Jobs that have been identified which are left include (I say include as I’m sure there are lots more!):


Swap the diff for a 1.5way one I have (from a skyline GTST)
Cut and shut a decat pipe to connect the exhaust (which is mighty close anyway which was a nice surprise)
Fit GTR BMC and reroute brake pipes as ABS has been removed
Invent some room for the air filters :wack: done
Paint rocker covers done
Wire up speedo (Mike is still toying with options on this one)
Connect up Vac pipesdone
Route GTR accelerator cable
Fit prop once it comes back from the machinersbeing done
Fit Defi gauges and control box
Squeeze speed sensor into Gearbox
Space down ARB so it clears the engine sump
Fit alternator and beltsdone
Reroute powering steering pipework
Make up some intercooler pipework, so it runs prior to a trip to ProSpeed for some nice shiny onesdone
Fit kouki lights :cool:
Install flocked dash


It seems like its almost done, then when you actually put a list together you realise there’s plenty left to do!




Through all this project I need to point out I am a complete monkey with a spanner, and ALL the work is down to Mikes (aka Buffy – Stealth Performance) knowledge, patience and skill. Its gonna be an amazing car, and he deserves full credit for this impressive project


:notworthy :notworthy and a huge thanks


few things off the list :)

[Clean freak!]

Who did your flocked dash? And how does it look,any good?:)

[Madda]

Who did your flocked dash? And how does it look,any good?:)

This is an unknown quantity. Hopefully the flucker will prove himself this time! :D

[Rich_M]

Any updayes Joe?
Need more pics:nod: will have to come see it when its done.
Take me out in it and scare me.

[samcourtney86]

Looks really good! Cant wait for a video! I really like the blue too, I would have thought it would look crap but it doesn't. Looks super cool:clap:

[GAV200]

WOW madda thats f$cking awsome:thumbs:

[pdh 14a]

Looking good Joe/Buffy :notworthy
And damn Buff you need a full time cleaner in that garage mate :eek:

[Madda]

Time for an update:


Swap the diff for a 1.5way one I have (from a skyline GTST) See below
Cut and shut a decat pipe to connect the exhaust - Done (still to get a permanent pipe though, but now a standard decat will fit thanks to mike)
Fit GTR BMC and reroute brake pipes as ABS has been removed
Invent some room for the air filters done
Paint rocker covers done
Wire up speedo (Mike is still toying with options on this one)
Connect up Vac pipes done
Route GTR accelerator cable
prop to be made done
Fit Defi gauges and control box
Squeeze speed sensor into Gearbox done Space down ARB so it clears the engine sump – done (moved sump instead 5-7mm is enough for anyone :))
Fit alternator and belts done
Reroute powering steering pipework
Make up some intercooler pipework, so it runs prior to a trip to ProSpeed for some nice shiny ones done
Fit kouki lights
Install flocked dash

Mike ran into a little trouble on Saturday trying to get my Cusco MZ diff in (only pic, sorry!).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/DSC00150.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/DSC00151.jpg

Normally you would just swap the back plates off a liner to the one on the s13 casing but the main drive would not fit. The s13 casing was to shallow :annoyed: Mike was trying lots of options when I left (lady was in tow), but I don’t know if he overcome it…MIKE?? :)

[Buffy]

It's on :nod: bastard filter from the origional oil cooler was in the way :rolleyes: it's not anymore though :) we need a non abs prop rear section, do you want to put up a wanted thread?? clutch works nicely as well :cool:

got a new list of things to do:
1. boost pipe jubilees
2. gearbox oil
3. gearstick
5. reverse light wires
6. alternator
7. pas pump
8. pas bottle
9. decat pipe
10. dash wiring
11. gauges
12. rad
13. oil pressure switch
14. servo vac pipe
15. paint and refit timing belt cover
16. adjust clutch peddle height
17. refit heater stuff
18. refit bonnet
19. change rear wheels
20. sort the brakes
21. fit rear lights (joe may be able to this with supervision lol)
22. do lots of donuts :D

all little jobs :)

[The_BULK]

good stuff mike, not long now till this terrorises the streets :wack:

[Cardiff R33]

getting very near now! Going to be awesome

[Butuz]

Bring it on - cant beat the sweet sound of the RB26 :D

Butuz

[necromancer]

ohh nearly there :D

good work there lads :thumbs:

[Madda]

Video WILL follow some time tonight.... :D

Cheers for trying to help out with the prop, Mike is going to masure up now and post up on the wanted thread :thumbs:

[necromancer]

no problem :)

can't wait for the video :D

[Buffy]

it sounds awesome (if a little quiet due to Joe's gay exhaust :p) now I've made the decat pipe :D

[necromancer]

thats easy to sort out 90 degree bend from end of downpipe and side exit :D :D

[Math]

excellent work there, going to be an awesome car when done.

top work Madda/Buffy :notworthy:

[spesh]

woo awesome work mike :D

[Chris_S13]

hurry up and post the vid :rant:

[Rich_M]

hurry up and post the vid :rant:

What he said :whip:

[Sibbers]

hurry up and post the vid :rant:

LOL I gotta admit I'm looking forward to this as well... c'mon Joe, get yer groove on! :sxoc:

[Madda]

Up the unit at the moment, but need to wait until I'm home to get the video uploaded, she sounds sweet as fook! Will be even sweeter in an hour or so when we have the rad on so there is no water pump whrrrrr. :)

[Chris_S13]

hows mine going? :D was gona come up tonight but couldnt so probs pop up tomorrow :)

[Buffy]

Here you go :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/th_RB1ststart.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/?action=view&current=RB1ststart.flv)

:cool:

[Damo]

very cool :thumbs:

[spesh]

w00t! :D

[Madda]

As we can see….she runs! :D

Excuse the whirring noise, it is there, but my camera phone makes it even more apparent and its not really as noticeable as it sounds. When I walk around the back of the car is a better reflection of the note it kicks out. :smitten:

One more pic which I took as I was leaving at about 11:30pm :thumbs:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/rbin-1.jpg

:D :D

EDIT: Just realised that Mike the Machine was there for at least another 4 hours after I left, what were you up too? :) I will post an updated job list later as he was on a mission last night :)

[Chris_S13]

sounded better with no exhaust.. take it back off :p :thumbs:

Cant wait to see it on the road.. nearly there :D

[Sibbers]

Sounds like a beast Joe :thumbs:

[maxx_s14a]

Sweet :)
:clap: top work that

[Madda]

Firstly, a big thanks to Sibs (he knows why) :)

boost pipe jubilees
gearbox oil DONE
gearstick DONE (Custom job made by Mike, super short and sweet :))
reverse light wires
alternator DONE
pas pump DONE
pas bottle
decat pipe DONE
dash wiring (GTR tacho, GTST speedo in s13 surround, hopefully!)
fit Defi gauges
Rad DONE
oil pressure switch DONE
servo vac pipe
paint and refit timing belt cover
adjust clutch peddle height
refit heater stuff
refit bonnet
change rear wheels
Sort the brake lines
Fit GTR BMC
fit rear lights (joe may be able to this with supervision lol)
fit GTR accelerator cable DONE
wire in RSM
fit flocked dash and centre console
refit stereo
fit oil filter relocation kit after doing run-in miles
do lots of donuts

Havent spoken to Mike last night/today so dont know if any other things can be ticked off... :notworthy

[Sibbers]

No, no - big thanks to Andy! ;)

[Chris_S13]

dash wiring (GTR speedo, GTST tacho in s13 surround, hopefully!)

wrong way round :p itll be awesome if they both work :D

[Madda]

wrong way round :p itll be awesome if they both work :D

Edited, cheers mate.

Are you analysing all the work left (down to minutes required I bet :wack:), to see how long it will be until Mike can start putting the Skoda lump in yours?! ;)

[Madda]

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:D :D :D :D

[Chris_S13]

whats the vid of? cant see it in work :rant:

and yep.. im countin down the minutes :wack:

[s200rat]

whats the vid of? cant see it in work :rant:

and yep.. im countin down the minutes :wack:

its a vid of the final count down by europe ;)

[necromancer]

looks and sounds so nice :smitten:

bet you cant wait to have a go :D

[Madda]

Word on the street is I now have a rev counter that works, and reads up to 10,000rpm :thumbs: :cool: :D

[Chris_S13]

awesome :D :cool:

now to find another set of gtr clocks for mine :D

[purplepower]

That whirring noise... Is it the cam belt? - I overtightened mine when I replaced it & it sounded much the same :)

[Buffy]

nope, I have the CAS in without the cover on, it sits too far in and makes a noise ;)

[purplepower]

nope, I have the CAS in without the cover on, it sits too far in and makes a noise ;)


Aah, I see :nod:

I did think twice about posting seing as it's such a schoolboy error (seing as I managed to do it :wack: ) but then thought what the heck; you're only human...

(Or are you? :p) :D

[Buffy]

drove it out of the garage for the first time a minute ago :D maybe I should have connected the brakes first though :wack:

[Sibbers]

drove it out of the garage for the first time a minute ago :D maybe I should have connected the brakes first though :wack:

Nah, they're bad for MPG anyway :wack:

[Buffy]

feck the MPG, they're done now

[Buffy]

Firstly, a big thanks to Sibs (he knows why) :)

boost pipe jubilees DONE
gearbox oil DONE
gearstick DONE (Custom job made by Mike, super short and sweet :))
reverse light wires
alternator DONE
pas pump DONE
pas bottle DONE
decat pipe DONE
dash wiring (GTR tacho, GTST speedo in s13 surround, hopefully!) DONE
fit Defi gauges
Rad DONE
oil pressure switch DONE
servo vac pipe DONE
paint and refit timing belt cover DONE
adjust clutch peddle height
refit heater stuff
refit bonnet
change rear wheels
Sort the brake lines DONE
Fit GTR BMC DONE
fit rear lights (joe may be able to this with supervision lol)
fit GTR accelerator cable DONE
wire in RSM
fit flocked dash and centre console
refit stereo
fit oil filter relocation kit after doing run-in miles
do lots of donuts

Havent spoken to Mike last night/today so dont know if any other things can be ticked off... :notworthy

few more bits off the list, not much left to do now :)

[Butuz]

Its lookin real good now :nod:

Butuz

[Madda]

Woodys13 has redeemed himself so well :notworthy :cool:

Check it out!!! It's a lot darker than it looks...the light in his shed is uber bright!

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t212/onebigwoody/Maddadash5.jpg


http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t212/onebigwoody/Maddadash8.jpg


When not under flourecent light, its more this shade (not my actual dash, some elses he did)
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t212/onebigwoody/fflockeddash02.jpg

:thumbs:

[Buffy]

I need the centre consol trim asap

[Madda]

I need the centre consol trim asap

He was waiting until he had some silver paint to do it, which he cant do until i give him the cash as the bank will just swallow it if I send it to him.

Not got any others we can use for now? is the s14 one the same cos think i have one here...and how about the silver shed u bought from Cardiff for a donor for now?? :P

[Buffy]

I want the car finished and gone this week :nod:

I can stick the origional bits in for now but I won't have time to swap them over for a bit :indiff:

[Buffy]

your mate broke one of the connectors for the defi's :wack: and my soldering iron just died so I can't fix it now :(

Going home early

[Madda]

I can manage swapping the centre console (one thing i have done before :) lol) mate :D

Im grateful for everything mate, and cant wait to get in her again, centre console or not :p Be nice to have all the other bits done mind. If you need some extra wonga just let me know what you need and I will find it :)

[Madda]

A very quick video of the rev counter in action :cool: redline at 8k :)

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[The_BULK]

thats looking sweet the joe, good job woody :) you can do mine if you want too :thumbs:

[maxx_s14a]

your mate broke one of the connectors for the defi's :wack: and my soldering iron just died so I can't fix it now :(

Going home early

'twas broke in the motor before i removed it :eek:
The gauge kept beeping wildly coz it thought something was wrong.


it can't be long before it's out on the street now, let me know when your gunna roll wit it, i'll be there!!

(p.s. news about the project, engineer reported head pressure tested ok and is perfectly flat. pistons out this weekend :cry:)

[Madda]

amzing mate, the gauges are fixed now, and i just drove it for the first time :smitten:

I need to grab those wheels pronto, coming back from Brecon on Sunday so will be an ideal time :)

Your only 2 posts are on my thread, i feel honoured :cool:

[maxx_s14a]

Sweet i bet u was like :D

took it easy i hope :eek:

Have ya found wheels to put back on the project? i've not done anythin about findin tires for my standards yet.

[Madda]

yeah, i have stuff u can roll on for now :)

im so anal with a new car, mike said i could take it to 4k, but i only took it to 3k as im so paranoid :)

[maxx_s14a]

im so anal with a new car, mike said i could take it to 4k, but i only took it to 3k as im so paranoid :)

Runnin them in is difficult. don't treat it wit 'kid gloves' for too long though, it'll neva get used to it.

[Butuz]

What you playing at Madda? You've got a stunning set of wheels in the unit already just sitting there!!

mmmm compos :smitten:

Butuz

[Madda]

Always wanted Rays from when i got my first s13, and i need to go 5stud as there are more of them about for using for my dori antics ;)

[The_BULK]

Always wanted Rays from when i got my first s13, and i need to go 5stud as there are more of them about for using for my dori antics ;)


5 Stud FTW :thumbs: i want to be first inline when the cars run in for a rant :thumbs: :D

[Madda]

5 Stud FTW :thumbs: i want to be first inline when the cars run in for a rant :thumbs: :D

My sig is better than yours :p

[The_BULK]

My sig is better than yours :p

anyone can take static pics and make it look like your drifting :wack: ha ha lol, mine only took 5 mins :rolleyes:

[ferretca18]

Dude! im so jealous! the cars come on a whole shit load! good job!:thumbs:

[Jim]

anyone can take static pics and make it look like your drifting :wack: ha ha lol, mine only took 5 mins :rolleyes:

And it shows, its too big according to forum rules :p

Sort it :D

[Madda]

anyone can take static pics and make it look like your drifting :wack: ha ha lol, mine only took 5 mins :rolleyes:

Arent all picutres static? :p :wack:

[Rich_M]

Get some more pics up!
Or are you too busy running it all in.
:wack:
Rich

[Madda]

Get some more pics up!
Or are you too busy running it all in.
:wack:
Rich

Sadly mate, still a few bits left to do, the car is driving, and I have driven it but its not all together 100% yet.

List of outstandings is getting smaller by the day, so here is what has been done since the last list:


rerouted lots of wiring to behind the dash as it was out :cool:
boost pipe jubilees
gearbox oil
gearstick DONE (Custom job made by Mike, super short and sweet )
reverse light wires
alternator
pas pump
pas bottle
decat pipe
dash wiring (GTR tacho, GTST speedo in s13 surround)
Rad
oil pressure switch
servo vac pipe
paint and refit timing belt cover
adjust clutch peddle height
refit heater stuff
refit bonnet
change rear wheels
Sort the brake lines
Fit GTR BMC
Old lights removed and koukis rewired
fit GTR accelerator cable
Removed dash and centre console



Left to do includes:


fit Defi gauges
fit rear lights
find source of slight miss-fire :smash:
wire in RSM
put on PAS belt
fit flocked dash and centre console
put seats back in
refit stereo


Possibly this will be done today/tonight, but it does depend on the masters diary ;)

[Rich_M]

Hope all goes to plan with the finishing touches, if it all gets up and running how long does the Master recomend for the run in period?
I think your going to have a big que for passanger rides when your allowed to stretch the legs of those twins:nod:
I think your going to need to find some backing to help with the tyre bill though, 400+hp is certainly going to chew them up pretty quickly.:wack:

[Sibbers]

You forgot the Magic Tree mod!!!!! :)

[kirbster]

Looking good mate, this things gonna be amazing when its done and on the road, top job if i do say so myself mate, well done

[Madda]

I REALLY couldn't afford them, but just got beat by £20 bidding on a Greddy T517Z Turbo Kit ... Nice enough for you Jez? :D

Would have been 600bhp on those, best result for my finances was me losing them though! :smash:

[Madda]

:thumbs: Buffy cured the missfire last night, it was only down to the bugger running to rich. It worried me slightly at the time, but I knew it was something simple. :thumbs:

I know some progress was made last night and asked Mike to update this thread with what he managed to get do but obviously didnt get the time. I will call him later and hope for the best :)

[Butuz]

Glad the missfire is sorted :D

Ps. you owe me a mil ;)

Butuz

[Madda]

what time were you up there until mate? any other nice news for me? :)

[Butuz]

No I wasnt up there too long just poped up for a chat and to pick up a couple of bits :) Mike did say he was going to do some more work on yours after I went though so fingers crossed :)

Butuz

[Madda]

Really looks like it should be done on Saturday...well, the valeter is booked so I hope so..

Here are some update 'crap at night' piccies, but still :cool:

Koukis 90% in, just refitting the bottom panel after its been sprayed.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00110.jpg


The dash is in as well, it feels so nice, soft like velvet. :notworthy to Mike for getting it in damage free :) Vents etc to still go in along the top etc
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00107.jpg

Bring it on!! :D :D

[TM_S13]

It's looking really good mate.

I'm honest when I say I'm a bit jealus... but seeing an S13 in this kind of work/shape gets me "happy" lol

Keep keeping us posted. Can't wait some vids of the car...reving it, driving it,etc...

[Madda]

Being valeted at midday today! Then off to tax her, LOADS of pics will be taken tomorrow :D Mike "the machine" has been getting the finishing touches sorted over the past few days (and nights :indiff:)

[Buffy]

Mike "the machine" has been getting the finishing touches sorted over the past few days (and nights :indiff:)

48hr shifts FTW :wack:

[Evilchap]

You guys take comissions?

Excellent work by the way :) I want an S14a version of this, original outside, super-fast and great sounding on the inside :)

[Madda]

Pics for the project thread....so I remember when it was finished...

Note to self....Reading 55,***k on the speedo today



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00127.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00140.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00138.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00137.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00136.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00135.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00133.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00132.jpg

[necromancer]

looking nice mate :smitten:

hats off to buffy and all of you for the marathon shifts put in :thumbs:
and i'm not jealous at all :cry:

Lee.

[Madda]

Dash, centre console still to go in :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/RR%2011th%20Nov%20-%20Westec/DSCF0185.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/RR%2011th%20Nov%20-%20Westec/DSCF0184.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/RR%2011th%20Nov%20-%20Westec/DSCF0183.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/RR%2011th%20Nov%20-%20Westec/DSCF0188.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/RR%2011th%20Nov%20-%20Westec/DSCF0187.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/RR%2011th%20Nov%20-%20Westec/DSCF0186.jpg

Wheels still to go on, but some random pics

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/RR%2011th%20Nov%20-%20Westec/DSCF0158.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/RR%2011th%20Nov%20-%20Westec/DSCF0135.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/RR%2011th%20Nov%20-%20Westec/DSCF0132.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/RR%2011th%20Nov%20-%20Westec/DSCF0131.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/RR%2011th%20Nov%20-%20Westec/DSCF0130.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/RR%2011th%20Nov%20-%20Westec/DSCF0127.jpg

My new sig (thanks Mason)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/RR%2011th%20Nov%20-%20Westec/DSCF0144.jpg

Sorry about the load of pics, but its as much a record for myself as anyone else :)

[Butuz]

:D looking fantastic matey. I really like that dash too :nod:

Drive good? :D

Butuz

[Madda]

Still got a few things to do, but not many...



Move a vac pipe to cure infinite boost :wack:
Change fan controller
Fit centre console (woody !!)
Sort out that annoying noisey belt
Vibration to find and cure (might be wheel balancing)
Cover 500 miles to run the engine in


Besides that she runs like a gem...I drove her about 10miles and the torque is immense..and thats only putting the loud pedal a quarter down! .

I also followed her about 20miles and no smoke at all. So sexy from behind...like the mrs :p Gonna be so happy with her very soon :)

[Teggers]

Looks great mate! What happened to the carbon bonnet?

Kudo's to Buffy for the work! (and everyone else who helped!) The RB looks like it was factory fitted in there - even my other half thought it was the factory engine!

[Madda]

The Carbon bonnet was swapped for the work making the flocked dash and some audio work. It was way to in your face for me with the huge vents etc.

On the look out for a flat one, I did have one lined up but it was sold to someone else by accident :whip: :p

[dan e]

Looking good dude :thumbs:

[Buffy]

Still got a few things to do, but not many...



Move a vac pipe to cure infinite boost :wack: done now .8bar
Change fan controller done
Fit centre console (woody !!)
Sort out that annoying noisey belt done
Vibration to find and cure (might be wheel balancing) done
Cover 500 miles to run the engine in


Besides that she runs like a gem...I drove her about 10miles and the torque is immense..and thats only putting the loud pedal a quarter down! .

I also followed her about 20miles and no smoke at all. So sexy from behind...like the mrs :p Gonna be so happy with her very soon :)

going to do an oil change tonight then running in :)

[TM_S13]

Wow !!

Really nice job done there ! congrats for the conversion, looks to damn sweet lol

[Butuz]

going to do an oil change tonight then running in :)

Wohoo :D

Butuz

[Tricky-Ricky]

Thats some sleeper, presuming your going to be keeping it like that? going to be giving some nasty shocks to some cars;)

[Madda]

Next round of mods are planned for early next year. I already have:



Version Select Kit VII
New sills (current ones arent that bad, just want the car mint :))
Vented 20mm wider front Chargespeed fenders
and on the look out for an UNVENTED carbon bonnet


Gonna stay standard colour, but still not sure if I will bother fitting the kit seems the sleeper appeal is becoming more and more cool the higher the engine spec becomes :cool:

I might even put it down to a poll, like I did with my wheel colour and I will go with the decision on the kit too :p

[Pete C]

Don't fit the kit! You know sleeper makes sense :D

[Madda]

Vid of her being run in :)


VIDEO....FINALLY (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wnMh-1R5vXI):D

[Chris_S13]

cant fit the kit... they wont be twins anymore :wack:

[Madda]

cant fit the kit... they wont be twins anymore :wack:


Nah, mine will never be as rusty as yours :p

[Madda]

Little update...got a greqat quote on insurance, but it cant commence until my birthday on 5th Dec :cry:

...but on the plus side, gonna get the bodyshop to fit complete new sills whilst I'm waiting seems she is off the road. :D :thumbs:

...and get my wheels sorted :)

[JulesS14200]

just read the whole thread, good work boys :notworthy

[Mikesx13]

Vid of her being run in :)


VIDEO....FINALLY (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wnMh-1R5vXI):D

Good work :thumbs:

looks like some gimpoid has put some stupid comments on the Youtube vid :rolleyes:

[Madda]

Good work :thumbs:

looks like some gimpoid has put some stupid comments on the Youtube vid :rolleyes:

Its not my account, and my mate is getting stressy with his replies....The guy commenting has a GTST, no wonder he is bitter :p

[Butuz]

GTS bummer lol :D

Butuz

[Madda]

GTS bummer lol :D

Butuz

Please comment away guys! :p lol

[Jim]

Little update...got a greqat quote on insurance, but it cant commence until my birthday on 5th Dec :cry:


All the best people have a birthday on that day Joe :D

[Jezz_S13]

who is this buaan twat?

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=apemKlKomtU&feature=related


It was done to accompany the transplanted 2.6ltr V6 twin turbo engine inside the enginebay.

[Madda]

who is this buaan twat?

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=apemKlKomtU&feature=related

:eek::eek:He is my best mate and was doing his best to stick up for my car :wack:

V6...lol, but he meant well :p

[Jezz_S13]

LOL, who needs enemies with mates like that. :D

Time you got your own youtube account. :thumbs:

[Madda]

LOL, who needs enemies with mates like that. :D

Time you got your own youtube account. :thumbs:

Done yesterday. I was lazy until then :)

[Rich_M]

Where you getting your wheels done mate?
What sort of price are they charging you - any ideals if they will polish 3 lips for me and what the cost would be?

[Madda]

Where you getting your wheels done mate?
What sort of price are they charging you - any ideals if they will polish 3 lips for me and what the cost would be?

Cartersmush is kindly dropping them off for me today :)

See here for a few people commenting on his work (http://sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=322787&page=2)

SteveG60Cab (Alloy polishing services behind GLC in gorseinon)

I am paying £45 a wheel :cry: but they should be mint :)

[Rich_M]

Cartersmush is kindly dropping them off for me today :)

See here for a few people commenting on his work (http://sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=322787&page=2)

SteveG60Cab (Alloy polishing services behind GLC in gorseinon)

I am paying £45 a wheel :cry: but they should be mint :)

Are you having powder coating done etc?
As i only need two lips sanded and polished and then a further lip given a tidy up polish. I have already got the centers and inners powdercoated/sprayed ready to be laced up.
I would begrudge paying £135 for what would pobably take 30mins on a bench polisher.
If thats the going rate i will carry on by hand and have then done for christmas (2008:wack:).

[Madda]

Are you having powder coating done etc?
As i only need two lips sanded and polished and then a further lip given a tidy up polish. I have already got the centers and inners powdercoated/sprayed ready to be laced up.
I would begrudge paying £135 for what would pobably take 30mins on a bench polisher.
If thats the going rate i will carry on by hand and have then done for christmas (2008:wack:).

Chris has been doing his on the bench grinder and not taking him long and going well, pm him :thumbs:

Also, you need your arches rolled, get in there (http://sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=324181)!!

[spesh]

Are you having powder coating done etc?
As i only need two lips sanded and polished and then a further lip given a tidy up polish. I have already got the centers and inners powdercoated/sprayed ready to be laced up.
I would begrudge paying £135 for what would pobably take 30mins on a bench polisher.
If thats the going rate i will carry on by hand and have then done for christmas (2008:wack:).

Scuse the hijack madda

Rich - http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showpost.php?p=3289999&postcount=41

They were polished by steve. I paid £25 per rim and they were in a crap state. Only took the rims though, not the centres.

[Madda]

Did you do the centres yourself then spesh? ...plus I will confirm the finish is awesome on there! :cool:

[Madda]

These arrived today :cool:

http://sxoc.com/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=50613&d=1196160234

Already have camber arms, but cant wait to get the rest on :D Initial inspection of quality seems quite good to :thumbs:

[Madda]

Even with some fabricated metal ramps to bridge the dip in my road before you enter my drive there was no way it was going on with the kit (front bumper). :cry:

So sleeper it remains and kit is up for sale.

[Rich_M]

Even with some fabricated metal ramps to bridge the dip in my road before you enter my drive there was no way it was going on with the kit (front bumper). :cry:

So sleeper it remains and kit is up for sale.

I doubt it would have even gone down your road, what with the crazy camber it has, its like a crown bowling green on steroids.

[Woodys13]

Have a good look over these arms joe, ive just bought the same camber arms from a member who bought the same kit and there are welds missing :eek:




These arrived today :cool:

http://sxoc.com/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=50613&d=1196160234

Already have camber arms, but cant wait to get the rest on :D Initial inspection of quality seems quite good to :thumbs:

[Madda]

Have a good look over these arms joe, ive just bought the same camber arms from a member who bought the same kit and there are welds missing :eek:

Cheers mate,

As discussed on MSN, they will be fine once you run the TIG over the welds for me...legend :notworthy

[buaan]

who is this buaan twat?

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=apemKlKomtU&feature=related

I'm the twat:wave:

Straight six, yeah i know, hardly makes me a twat :rolleyes:

Anyway, jewboy has his own youtube account now so he can pimp his driftbanger elsewere :nod:

[Buffy]

Straight six, yeah i know, hardly makes me a twat :rolleyes:


trying to drift your crx does that :wave::D

[buaan]

trying to drift your crx does that :wave::D

Hahaha atleast I got it around the corner sideways and out the otherside, and not into the grass..... :thumbs::clap:

Haha, see you over xmas Buffers!

[Buffy]

LOL, at least I could go fast enough to loose control :D

[Rich_M]

Flint Black CR-X siR - RWD calls to me.... must resist....

Get up to Mikes and get a turbo kit on the siR, Paget's was awesome.

[Madda]

Get up to Mikes and get a turbo kit on the siR, Paget's was awesome.

I've tried to make him see the light...but he aint listening

His engine is now only a few bhp shy of 200.....in a roller skate :wack:

[buaan]

His engine is now only a few bhp shy of 200.....in a roller skate :wack:

I hope lol, otherwise Joe will laugh at me :cry: I'ts getting rolling road tuned soon so we'll see.

I've taken around 40KG out of the car also by taking out redundant stuff like the aircon, ABS and stock manifold.

I'll be over soon when I'm brave enough and I see the right sil-80 for sale :D

[Madda]

Sneak preview of my refurbed wheels :cool: excuse the dust all over them, the finish is awesome! :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00074.jpg

:D

[Butuz]

Wow who refurbed them for you?!!! My Watanabe's need sum lovin :D

Butuz

[The_BULK]

Super sexy compos now jewseph :thumbs: gonna looks the biz with some sunlight:nod:

[Madda]

Another pic:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00078-1.jpg

Its hard to catch their finish properly in the garage, but you get the idea :)

[marteh]

im jealous!

looks very well done, well done guys

[Madda]

Newly prettied up wheels on :cool: (went on 12/12/07, how long until I curb them :wack:)



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00344.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00351.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00347.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00346.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00345.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00343.jpg

[Phill]

Loving the look mate - did Steve so the wheels for you?? That guy just gets better and better!!

Loving the fact that you parked in a Disabled bay! lol . . . now where's my catch tank!! :whip: lol.

[The_BULK]

:notworthy:notworthy awesome wheels dude, that guy has some skills :thumbs:

[Madda]

Loving the look mate - did Steve so the wheels for you?? That guy just gets better and better!!

Loving the fact that you parked in a Disabled bay! lol . . . now where's my catch tank!! :whip: lol.

Yeah, Steve done them, he is a really nice bloke. Cartersmush dropped them to him for me and stayed there for ages chatting too.

Catch tank is at the unit, waiting for you, think its getting a bit impatient :p

[Madda]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00391.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00392.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/buaan/Joes%20Burgundy%20s13/DSC00393.jpg


My Boxing day :cry:

Only a collapsed thrust bearing on the clutch (we hope) but a total PITA for Mike to change :(

[Madda]

Only a collapsed thrust bearing on the clutch (we hope) but a total PITA for Mike to change :(

My hopes werent answered :cry:

New Clutch cover as mine was naffed by the seized thrust bearing = £220+VAT (for a piece of metal :annoyed:), and I decided to invest in a Nismo slave cylinder at the same time again hiking my bill.

My wallet is now a whole lot lighter than I anticipated :cry:

On the plus side Super Buff managed to get my box out without removing the engine :thumbs:

http://sxoc.com/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=41119&d=1168282195
:)

Oh, and the AA bent my steering rack :mad: I will be writing a letter of complaint later and might ask for a little assistance in the members area ;)

[Madda]

Its all systems go again :D New clutch cover and release bearing are on and its an absolute pleasure to drive.

Taking her to 5000rpm now and I'm loving it :D

[Butuz]

Hurry up and finish running it in!!! Time for 8250rpm :D

Butuz

[pdh 14a]

Hurry up and finish running it in!!! Time for 8250rpm :D

Butuz

Your a fine one for telling someone to hurry up :rolleyes::wack:

[stueywalls1]

What spacers are you running on the rear wheels? What offset are the comps?

[Madda]

No spacers....Buffy had them custom made :nod:

He knows the widths and offsets etc, I will ask him to update when he has a minute :thumbs:

[Butuz]

If I recall their 8" wide and ET25 offset. Buffy should confirm though.

Oh and Paul .... :p

Butuz

[Buffy]

What spacers are you running on the rear wheels? What offset are the comps?

the wheels are 8x18 et25 front and 9x18 et35 rear, I used them on my 13 with 235/40 and 265/35 man size tyres, as Madda is a girl she's changed to girly 245 rear tyres

[spesh]

the wheels are 8x18 et25 front and 9x18 et35 rear, I used them on my 13 with 235/40 and 265/35 man size tyres, as Madda is a girl she's changed to girly 245 rear tyres

PMSL :p

[Madda]

I'm now on fully synth oil and able to stretch her legs a bit. Still running stock boost and only going to 6k 'ish rpm but I'm loving it :D

When we changed the oil, we fitted a sandwich plate and some additions to the Defi Link stuff...

I have nothing but good things to say about the Concept-X other than i haven't worked out how to use all it functions yet! I shot a little video on my phone of it in action:

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I am liking where we have put it, but I'm not sure if it will be its permanent home. The display is super clear and all the readouts, warnings and recordings you can keep are pretty cool.

[rhys_sx]

Thats cool as pengrin piss gotta be far

[Rich_M]

Ubber cool, me wants:wack:
Rich

[Butuz]

Wow what is that concept x thing then?

Butuz

[Jim]

Wow what is that concept x thing then?

Butuz
Its a defi heads up display.

[Madda]

Chris asked for some daylight pics

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q85/itsy_bitsy88/Joes%20crap/DSCF0005.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q85/itsy_bitsy88/Joes%20crap/DSCF0008.jpg

There is a lot less glare on it than these pics suggest but you get the idea, excuse the rain on the lens.

Would you leave it here or put in on the dash? I dont want to ruin my flockedness :wack:

[M.D.]

mate im loving it, the wheels look ace too.

i would personally get the top of the dash cut out, make a little pocket for it so it sits flush with the dash,

i would like something like this myself one day

[buaan]

I’d leave it on the column, don’t ruin the flocked dash its not worth it incase you want to move/change it in future...

Fitted to the columns it's in the normal position so you can just read the revs/speed through the HUD instead of looking at the standard dials which don't read correctly anyway :nod::thumbs:

[Math]

theyre awesome arent they, i love mine :smitten:

it looks good there but why not get a spare column cover and try mould it into it to hide it? im sure quail has a photo of what i mean!