candy red
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Can people still see the recent photos from the update? Because they are not appearing for me.
I can see all pics on phone ,laptop,IPad all look great
Can people still see the recent photos from the update? Because they are not appearing for me.
Most of the photos are ok, its just in some cases I copied the link from another forum and they don't always seem to load in those cases. I need to access the post in these cases and make a direct link to photobucket for each image. Would take a bit of time.I can't do this on an individual basis unfortunately but if you let me know what you want to change I can do it for you.
Wow, thanks a lot for that. They are all working 100% now.I've fixed those that needed fixing
I'm looking into a drysump setup because if I ever do it, it will have to be now as the only place to mount the tank is protruding is at the rear of the bay on the passenger side protruding into the wheel well area. Still pricing options, its likely I cant afford it though and I will end up adding wings to my wet sump along with an improved trap door setup around the pickup and the fitting of an oil accumulator which would be mounted in the space below the intercooler behind the airdam between the top diffuser plate and the splitter.
Also having thoughts about changing the rear lights to 240Z style and possibly doing a single panel trim piece similar to what MZR do, I reckon most on here will dislike this idea? Perhaps its changing from the original too much.
Pretty much correct, and I'm definitely spending more than enough. If I can make a wet sump setup work then that the easier option. Just thinking it through as with the chassis mods needed for it to happen it will be now or never. It does have many benefits on an RB, no worry of oil starvation or surge ever, increased hp by around 15hp in my case, solves any windage/breathing issues and eliminates the oil pump setup which can cause problems on some RBs.I would have thought a dry-sump set-up is a complication you don't need for a road car. Aren't you spending enough?
That would be easy, would need to check MOT rule book though, it my be too high to pass MOT as a fog light, but then again fog lights are not required on my car so they wouldn't need to know I had a fog light and therefore won't ask to test it.Rear lights - perhaps convert one of the reversing lights into a high intensity fog light. One-upmanship over the 240 guys!
Pretty much correct, and I'm definitely spending more than enough. If I can make a wet sump setup work then that the easier option. Just thinking it through as with the chassis mods needed for it to happen it will be now or never. It does have many benefits on an RB, no worry of oil starvation or surge ever, increased hp by around 15hp in my case, solves any windage/breathing issues and eliminates the oil pump setup which can cause problems on some RBs.
Already got all that, but I try and do everything I do the best I possibly can. I believe I had some minor issues on track related to this hence me now looking to improve on it. As a hangover from my job I always look at all options and think everything over and balance cost vs performance. Dry sump is the ultimate option in many ways but I will most likely just go for some upgrades to my sump with wings and improved trap door setup (I've already planned the design I want) and add in an oil accumulator as a backup, can probably do this for just over £1k whereas a dry sump setup is £4k so its not really looking feasible.Not tempted to just stick with the tried and tested "cheap" solution of an oil drain, uprated oil pump (with gears) and some baffles? Plenty of drifters run that without issues and they're running 500++ whp on the limiter all the time
I will certainly report the findingsLooking forward to seeing the bumpers, I'm tempted by the Chromed ones too. Would be interested to know your opinion on the finish!
Its certainly about time. Not looking forward to the bills again though. Last night was the first time I added up the total so far for the resto work, its pretty scary as its way higher than I expected, when it comes in slowly over a long time paying bit by bit it you don't notice it so much. That explains why it feels like I've been tight on money for a while now.Can't wait to see the progress once it starts up again
Almost there ,wish I was that far down the line truly inspiringBack in the shop today. Should see some progress soon.
Not sure how almost there it is, but at least its 533 hours closer to it than it was the day I stripped the last parts from the shell.Almost there ,wish I was that far down the line truly inspiring
Not to much then good luck with it allNot sure how almost there it is, but at least its 533 hours closer to it than it was the day I stripped the last parts from the shell.
Still to do:
Driver side minor crash damage repair. Replace inner/outer bonnet hinge panel
Replace part of the pass side bonnet hinge panel due to rust
Few minor mods to the engine bay
Rebuild/replace rear slam panel and surrounding area
Fit the new rear quarter panels
Replace rear lower panel
Various minor repairs around the rear areas of the car
Some stitch welding work
Repair the doors
Replace lower section of drivers side wing.
After all this it should then be on to the bodywork stage.
Still quite a scary list.
So is the 533 hours yours or the Bodyshop?Not sure how almost there it is, but at least its 533 hours closer to it than it was the day I stripped the last parts from the shell.
Still to do:
Driver side minor crash damage repair. Replace inner/outer bonnet hinge panel
Replace part of the pass side bonnet hinge panel due to rust
Few minor mods to the engine bay
Rebuild/replace rear slam panel and surrounding area
Fit the new rear quarter panels
Replace rear lower panel
Various minor repairs around the rear areas of the car
Some stitch welding work
Repair the doors
Replace lower section of drivers side wing.
After all this it should then be on to the bodywork stage.
Still quite a scary list.