BT's latest phase

Post 216827 by p fandango on 2009-03-06 14:40:28

as i'm bored i thought i'd share the experience & bore you all with newer pics/spec of BT Exterior: T-5R front bumper with chrome mesh grill private registration plate reading “BIG T5R” or “BIG TOSSER” headlamp wipers removed & under headlight panels replaced RGM headlight eyebrows day running lights disconnected front fog lights removed LED sidelight bulbs front mounted IR camera S70 washer jets single windscreen wiper conversion quick release bonnet pins S70 fuel filler door custom TWR pinstripe decal & window graphics rear windows professionally tinted with medium tint 1995 spec rear lights & inner boot panel passenger side front door handle de-locked 8 x 18 Fox R4 alloy wheels with 215/35/18 tyres rear bumper modified for extra tailpipe SAAB 900 rear spoiler front wheel arch lining removed front mud guards removed USA spec front wing badges, replacing repeator lights Nordic design mesh bonnet grill boot re-badged as a T-5R Engine Spec: S60R exhaust manifold 19T turbo Forge Motorsport recirc valve blanking plate Ferrita 3inch Stainless steel downpipe QTP exhaust cut-off valve polished & internally modified Volvo 960 throttle body 3inch stainless steel reverse flow intercooler pipes 3inch stainless steel intake pipe, including 3inch MAF sensor housing Apexi AVC-R boost controller vac hoses replaced with internally braided hoses 7mm double silicone HT leads Bosch Blue coil TWE oil catch tank Powerflex top engine mount Powerflew wishbone bushes VW Vento horns front/slam panel centre & bottom support bar removed battery & airbox mounts removed Powerflow stainless steel exhaust back-box with twin exit (one each side) CCR cone filter Scuttle panel removed battery moved to boot using Nolan engineering alloy battery tray throttle wheel cover removed spark plug cover removed radiator under panel removed Volvo strut brace Volvo 302mm brake conversion Black Diamond braided brake hoses Volvo lowered chassis option (30mm lower) fan bypass switch under bonnet sound insulation removed DRE sequential shift light launch control (automatic with manual bypass) full throttle gear-change Pro automatic turbo timer upper radiator cowling removed under tray removed fuel injector rail cover removed EVAP system removed bonnet catches, cable & lever removed excess wiring removed from loom (including repeator lights, aircon, cruise control, headlight wipers etc) Interior: Dino leather 3 spoke steering wheel (with Momo boss) custom carbon fibre steering wheel centre Sparco twin steering wheel buttons (left button overboost, right button working launch control in race mode, wipers & screen wash in road) head-up-display speedometer (calibrated to GPS) aircraft style starter switch custom colour coded door trims gear level shortened by 1.5inches Race-X gearknob (colour coded & chrome Race-X Alloy pedal grips Cobra Monaco S bucket seats (passenger side on quick release mount) Raceland clip-in 3 point harnesses factory switches either removed or replaced with toggle switches non-turbo gauges radio removed speakers removed electric aerial removed spare wheel removed boot carpet & trim removed dashboard removed carpets, insulation & pillar trims removed roof lining removed centre console/arm-rest removed wiring removed (including heated seats, speaker wires, electric aerial, electric windows, sunroof, mirrors etc) Intended Jobs: remove door cards remove towbar & electrics remove sunroof remove ECU box & radiator cowling remove bitumen sound deadening remove carbon canister remove rear arch linings remove ABS replace windows with Perspex replace electric window units with manual winders as you can see from the interior pics i'm half way stripping everything so some of the things on the spec list aren't fitted yet

Post 216834 by Niles on 2009-03-06 14:52:02

who's been a busy boy then? Bet it's 'nippy' when are you going to cut the roof off & have the only 854 cabriolet? lol

Post 216835 by callyuk on 2009-03-06 14:54:44

Oh god i dreaded opening this thread up after seeing the title mate lol but at least you havent had the angle grinder out yet :D

Post 216836 by p fandango on 2009-03-06 14:56:21

[quote=Niles;216834]who's been a busy boy then?[/quote] theirs always more to be done on it

Bet it's 'nippy' when are you going to cut the roof off & have the only 854 cabriolet? lol

Post 216838 by p fandango on 2009-03-06 14:59:14

[quote=callyuk;216835]Oh god i dreaded opening this thread up after seeing the title mate lol but at least you havent had the angle grinder out yet :D[/quote] theirs not much to grind away really (couple of brackets inside), but got a few plans for the hole-saw once the interior is sorted i can't wait till i get to work/play with your new motor mate :ices_rofl

Post 216839 by callyuk on 2009-03-06 15:00:23

Lol dont think there much to do although still got the exhaust to swap over

Post 216840 by p fandango on 2009-03-06 15:02:46

[quote=callyuk;216839]Lol dont think there much to do although still got the exhaust to swap over[/quote] ah sorry i don't do exhausts, you got the starter switch sorted out now? (& is that boiler done yet lol)

Post 216841 by callyuk on 2009-03-06 15:04:38

Lol yes starter switch is done and so is the boiler you can have your drill back now :D

Post 216842 by p fandango on 2009-03-06 15:12:25

[quote=callyuk;216841]Lol yes starter switch is done and so is the boiler you can have your drill back now :D[/quote] glad the drill lasted lol, you able to carry on with the rest of the bathroom now then?

Post 216847 by BruceT on 2009-03-06 15:40:01

Top car!

Post 216850 by PaulZX on 2009-03-06 16:01:58

go-go fandango...! lol she's not gonna have enough weight to give you any grip.... haha

Post 216863 by p fandango on 2009-03-06 17:02:27

[quote=BruceT;216847]Top car![/quote] why thank you sir

Post 216865 by p fandango on 2009-03-06 17:03:28

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;216850]go-go fandango...! lol she's not gonna have enough weight to give you any grip.... haha[/quote] don't you worry, i'll have enough grip to whop your back-side on the strip matey lol

Post 216867 by callyuk on 2009-03-06 17:11:53

[quote=p fandango;216842]glad the drill lasted lol, you able to carry on with the rest of the bathroom now then?[/quote] Would have if some B*****D hadnt stole my money last month and this month bought the 2 cars so is on hold again lol

Post 216871 by PaulZX on 2009-03-06 17:35:04

[quote=p fandango;216865]don't you worry, i'll have enough grip to whop your back-side on the strip matey lol[/quote] ...of that, kind sir, I have no doubt....

Post 216876 by LeeT5 on 2009-03-06 17:54:04

Where does grandma sit then when you take her back home??? I have to say...looks like you've been busy and i assume it will be a track car?? otherwise what's the point? The grille looks naff and i hate the wheels. Looks like you gotta lot to do. Nice colour thou. How much have you spent?? Good luck with the build.

Post 216881 by p fandango on 2009-03-06 18:17:05

[quote=callyuk;216867]Would have if some B*****D hadnt stole my money last month and this month bought the 2 cars so is on hold again lol[/quote] damn, well if you need any more tools from "Pedro's tool hire" let us know before i come down mate (& flog that bloody Seat lol)

Post 216882 by p fandango on 2009-03-06 18:28:04

[quote=LeeT5;216876]Where does grandma sit then when you take her back home???[/quote] when i had the normal interior in i did actually take my grandad for a run round the block, convinced him his 1.6 Sierra wasn't as quick as he thought it was lol

I have to say...looks like you've been busy and i assume it will be a track car?? otherwise what's the point?

The grille looks naff and i hate the wheels. Looks like you gotta lot to do. Nice colour thou. How much have you spent??

Good luck with the build.

Post 218217 by p fandango on 2009-03-15 14:54:28

been out with scales & weigh'd a few things, i'll put some more up as & when wiring protecton (plastic casing down the sills) 2.2kg wire (including towbar electrics) 5.8kg heater box (matrix & motor) 8.2kg window motors (x4, no mechanisms) 3.0kg total so far 19.2kg

Post 218339 by callyuk on 2009-03-15 22:25:49

[quote=p fandango;218217]been out with scales & weigh'd a few things, i'll put some more up as & when wiring protecton (plastic casing down the sills) 2.2kg wire (including towbar electrics) 5.8kg heater box (matrix & motor) 8.2kg window motors (x4, no mechanisms) 3.0kg total so far 19.2kg[/quote] -1 P fandango 15 stone saved :D lol

Post 218436 by Dai G on 2009-03-16 13:17:11

what a awesome car! ive seen this car outside my house and always wanted to ask you what you had done to it but never got the chance. if i see you again ill have a peep if you dont mind :) if you need any bits off mine too you know where i am. Here's my little project if you fancey a look CLICKY

Post 218451 by p fandango on 2009-03-16 14:17:03

[quote=callyuk;218339]-1 P fandango 15 stone saved :D lol[/quote] lol cheeky git, its either the car looses the weight or me (& you can see which lost lol) i was tempted to get my mate little paul to take it for a run, think he's only 3foot tall & about 4stone but after managing to roll a 316 i think i'll give it a miss

Post 218453 by p fandango on 2009-03-16 14:25:43

[quote=Dai G;218436]what a awesome car! ive seen this car outside my house and always wanted to ask you what you had done to it but never got the chance. if i see you again ill have a peep if you dont mind :) if you need any bits off mine too you know where i am. Here's my little project if you fancey a look CLICKY[/quote] Hi David thanks for the comments, i'm afraid i'll be in the 5hitroen for a while yet, but once BT's back on the road i'll take you for a spin when i'm about :) thanks, might have to come & pay you a visit with the socket set lol both my bro's have had a couple of Vauxhall's but must admit i do like your estate, the ewer wheels & bumper really finish it off well

Post 218464 by p fandango on 2009-03-16 15:21:35

just been out & weigh'd some more stuff wiring protecton 2.2kg wire 5.8kg heater box (matrix & motor) 8.2kg window motors (x4) 3.0kg spare wheel 17.2kg rear seat back 21.9kg rear seat base 6.5kg rear seat belts 3.3kg roof grab handles & interior lights 1.3kg armrest 3.4kg dashboard including top (no dials or controls) 10.8kg door cards (x4) 9.6kg pillar trims including front seat belts & pre-tensioners 5.3kg screen wash bottle (full) 5.7kg Total 104.2kg

Post 218479 by Volvostorm on 2009-03-16 16:03:06

WOW! It soon adds up

Post 218480 by p fandango on 2009-03-16 16:08:07

[quote=Pault5estate;218479]WOW! It soon adds up[/quote] it does & still got alot more to go yet i'm trying to find the weight of the original Volvo seats because i reckon there is a good weight saving there, my bucket seats (including runners & harnesses) weigh just 15.5kg each :)

Post 218496 by Dai G on 2009-03-16 16:31:17

[quote=p fandango;218453]Hi David thanks for the comments, i'm afraid i'll be in the 5hitroen for a while yet, but once BT's back on the road i'll take you for a spin when i'm about :) thanks, might have to come & pay you a visit with the socket set lol both my bro's have had a couple of Vauxhall's but must admit i do like your estate, the ewer wheels & bumper really finish it off well[/quote] Thanks for the comments on my car :) next time your up this way give me a shout, id love a little ride in yours. dont forget to bring your socket set. David

Post 218586 by callyuk on 2009-03-17 00:06:41

[quote=p fandango;218451]lol cheeky git, its either the car looses the weight or me (& you can see which lost lol) i was tempted to get my mate little paul to take it for a run, think he's only 3foot tall & about 4stone but after managing to roll a 316 i think i'll give it a miss[/quote] Id be very supprised if he could reach the pedals

Post 218635 by p fandango on 2009-03-17 14:20:23

[quote=callyuk;218586]Id be very supprised if he could reach the pedals[/quote] thats no problem i'll just cable-tie the throttle open lol (did that all the way from Coventry to Torquay in my bro's VW when the accelerator cable snapped on the A46 lol)

Post 218641 by callyuk on 2009-03-17 14:29:00

lol i remember you telling me about that

Post 219636 by p fandango on 2009-03-23 14:39:24

got my new dash/switch-panel finished today, it'll be going between the handbrake & gear-level

Post 219638 by callyuk on 2009-03-23 14:41:48

you been a busy boy how was your weekend hope you enjoyed your birthday sorry i couldnt meet up

Post 219644 by p fandango on 2009-03-23 15:47:37

[quote=callyuk;219638]you been a busy boy[/quote] tbh i started it last night when i couldn't sleep lol

how was your weekend hope you enjoyed your birthday sorry i couldnt meet up

Post 219678 by siamblue on 2009-03-23 18:35:15

[quote=p fandango;218217]been out with scales & weigh'd a few things, i'll put some more up as & when wiring protecton (plastic casing down the sills) 2.2kg wire (including towbar electrics) 5.8kg heater box (matrix & motor) 8.2kg window motors (x4, no mechanisms) 3.0kg total so far 19.2kg[/quote] Well that's over 1% you have saved there Pedro lol, got to be worth a tenth or more down the strip, Gary

Post 219679 by p fandango on 2009-03-23 18:39:25

[quote=siamblue;219678]Well that's over 1% you have saved there Pedro lol, got to be worth a tenth or more down the strip,[/quote] ah don't you worry Gary, the list has gone upto 104.2kg now & thats not including the carpet & all the sound insulation which got put straight into the wheelie bin 13.5 is the 1/4mile target

Post 220358 by p fandango on 2009-03-27 15:52:13

the socket set's been out again, window winders & SIPS blocks now binned. Another 8.6kg gone taking the total to 111.3kg so far :rolling_e PS i'm desperate to get the weight of a factory seat i've anyone has got one they can weigh

Post 220371 by siamblue on 2009-03-27 17:09:37

I have one not sure if the digi scales are working though, will try and get it for you by the weekend, i have a non elec leather if that is any good? Gary

Post 220373 by p fandango on 2009-03-27 17:13:44

[quote=siamblue;220371]I have one not sure if the digi scales are working though, will try and get it for you by the weekend, i have a non elec leather if that is any good?[/quote] that'll be perfect thanks Gary, mine were non-electric half-leather but close enough for me

Post 220379 by spesh on 2009-03-27 18:16:10

[quote=p fandango;219679] 13.5 is the 1/4mile target[/quote] 13.5, you should smash that, i ran a 13.5 with a 19t and a map, you have way more stuff done to your engine than i did back then, i had the standard weight of a 850 t5, and super nan kans.

Post 220380 by p fandango on 2009-03-27 18:20:39

[quote=spesh;220379]13.5, you should smash that, i ran a 13.5 with a 19t and a map, you have way more stuff done to your engine than i did back then, i had the standard weight of a 850 t5, and super nan kans.[/quote] i haven't got a remap tho mate :wtf:

Post 220680 by siamblue on 2009-03-29 19:23:45

HI Duane i made it 18kgs on my old digi scales, not sure if that sounds right or not, Gary

Post 221654 by p fandango on 2009-04-04 09:58:52

[quote=siamblue;220680]HI Duane i made it 18kgs on my old digi scales, not sure if that sounds right or not,[/quote] thanks Gary not sure how i missed your reply, tbh it does sound a bit light (my buckets & runners weigh 15.7kg) but thanks alot

Post 221798 by Jod T5 on 2009-04-05 00:15:56

[quote=p fandango;220380]i haven't got a remap tho mate :wtf:[/quote] Must be Sh1t if it has not got a remap.....I mean, remaps rule, dont they?.... Love Jod............:)

Post 221817 by p fandango on 2009-04-05 05:52:11

[quote=Jod T5;221798]Must be Sh1t if it has not got a remap.....I mean, remaps rule, dont they?.... Love Jod............:)[/quote] :haha: lol how you doing mate?

Post 221848 by PaulZX on 2009-04-05 11:26:55

he's right, pedro... you can't fast without a remap... the vikings will get you....

Post 221864 by p fandango on 2009-04-05 14:06:51

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;221848]he's right, pedro... you can't fast without a remap... the vikings will get you....[/quote] we'll see :mischievo

Post 221867 by PaulZX on 2009-04-05 14:19:34

[quote=p fandango;221864]we'll see :mischievo[/quote] oh we most certainly shall my spangly-named friend..... :ylusy:

Post 221881 by p fandango on 2009-04-05 16:15:51

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;221867]oh we most certainly shall my spangly-named friend..... :ylusy:[/quote] [SIZE="7"]TRAITOR[/SIZE] lol

Post 221917 by PaulZX on 2009-04-05 17:59:50

bwahahahaha...... I'm just gonna start going through the paperwork, I've dropped hamish a line to see if he can shed any light on it....

Post 221974 by PaulZX on 2009-04-05 20:44:35

nowt in the paperwork mentions anything to do with a remap, but I'm sure that ECU's been fiddled with, at some point in it's life.... lets see if hamish can shed any light.... are there any known remappers in the cornwall area?

Post 221998 by dooby on 2009-04-05 21:29:05

Hiya, measured the drivers seat from a CD spec model (full leather, heated, electric) at 27.5KG today. The passenger is heated, full leather but manual - I'll try and measure that within the next week or so... Cheers, Pete

Post 222001 by PaulZX on 2009-04-05 21:35:36

confirmed for ya pedro.... I can get your car weighed, with a print-out, basically any time you want.... Pity you didn't say owt before you ripped her to bits, coulda got a start weight as well, at least you'll know the weight of mine, there can't be a great deal of difference between the 854 and 855.....

Post 222019 by p fandango on 2009-04-06 02:32:39

[quote=dooby;221998]Hiya, measured the drivers seat from a CD spec model (full leather, heated, electric) at 27.5KG today. The passenger is heated, full leather but manual - I'll try and measure that within the next week or so... Cheers, Pete[/quote] that is brilliant thank you very much sir

Post 222020 by p fandango on 2009-04-06 02:35:40

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;222001]confirmed for ya pedro.... I can get your car weighed, with a print-out, basically any time you want.... Pity you didn't say owt before you ripped her to bits, coulda got a start weight as well, at least you'll know the weight of mine, there can't be a great deal of difference between the 854 and 855.....[/quote] thats excellent mate thanks, still got a few things to get rid of yet but i'll be very interesting to see what the end weight is, we can always go by Volvo's book weight & just hope its under it by the end lol

Post 222070 by p fandango on 2009-04-06 15:52:12

got the dials fitted back in, used a piece of alloy L section screwed to the column support then the dials screw'd onto that. It does need a top bar to stop it wobbling but that won't take a minute i couldn't resist seating in the seat & strapping myself in, doesn't feel like a Volvo anymore lol

Post 222072 by t5 pete on 2009-04-06 15:58:23

God that looks empty i bet you will have lost quite abit of weight how much weight are you hoping for to be lost

Post 222076 by p fandango on 2009-04-06 16:04:47

[quote=t5 pete;222072]God that looks empty i bet you will have lost quite abit of weight how much weight are you hoping for to be lost[/quote] so far i've removed 150.6kg, thats no including the carpet & a few other bits & pieces which went straight in the bin. I'd of liked to get it to just around 1000kg, but been convinced 1100kg is a bit more realistic. We shall see :wink:

Post 222077 by t5 pete on 2009-04-06 16:06:49

Thats quite a weight reduction i hope it all goes well

Post 222083 by p fandango on 2009-04-06 16:13:50

[quote=t5 pete;222077]Thats quite a weight reduction i hope it all goes well[/quote] thanks, so far so good (except starting the engine without the heater matrix in or pipes blocked, & spraying the inside with coolant :dunce:)

Post 222090 by t5 pete on 2009-04-06 16:38:03

[quote=p fandango;222083]thanks, so far so good (except starting the engine without the heater matrix in or pipes blocked, & spraying the inside with coolant :dunce:)[/quote] Youve probley thought of this but would you be able to make a u bend with silicone hose so the system can still flow.

Post 222092 by PaulZX on 2009-04-06 16:41:30

[quote=t5 pete;222090]Youve probley thought of this but would you be able to make a u bend with silicone hose so the system can still flow.[/quote] oh he's probably thought that NOW.... AFTER mopping up lmao.... :D

Post 222093 by p fandango on 2009-04-06 16:59:17

[quote=t5 pete;222090]Youve probley thought of this but would you be able to make a u bend with silicone hose so the system can still flow.[/quote] i haven't looked into it much yet tbh, but i think the matrix is just T'd off the main coolant pipes so they can just be cut & blocked. If i'm wrong i'll just circle them together in the engine bay & block off the bulkhead mountings then thanks for the idea anyway

Post 222094 by p fandango on 2009-04-06 17:00:05

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;222092]oh he's probably thought that NOW.... AFTER mopping up lmao.... :D[/quote] :finger: lol

Post 223650 by p fandango on 2009-04-14 09:28:28

with the angle grinder needing a new disc i had to resort to second best & the jigsaw, & the front panel got it today lol even tho my front panel had already got the centre & lower supports removed from the panel the upper part removed today still weigh'd 1.3kg ;) made a very handy contact at Santa Pod so got some very BIG weight savings coming up

Post 223673 by PaulZX on 2009-04-14 12:37:30

fibre glass bonnet...? not fibre glass wheels, surely???

Post 223697 by p fandango on 2009-04-14 14:18:26

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;223673]fibre glass bonnet...? not fibre glass wheels, surely???[/quote] can't say as its a secret, but i have seen carbon fibre wheels before

Post 223736 by callyuk on 2009-04-14 19:25:24

not still thinking of your carbon fiber roof are you

Post 223751 by p fandango on 2009-04-14 19:49:55

[quote=callyuk;223736]not still thinking of your carbon fiber roof are you[/quote] haven't spoke to them about the roof tbh, but as someone has already gave the game away i will say there prepared to do a fibre glass bonnet, boot lid & bolt-on fibre glass front wings won't be a problem (have even been thinking of getting them to do new rear doors as well)

Post 223757 by PaulZX on 2009-04-14 20:21:49

I guessed that before you told me, sorry bud... :(

Post 223762 by p fandango on 2009-04-14 20:29:31

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;223757]I guessed that before you told me, sorry bud... :([/quote] no worries mate, i come up with many many plans but not all of them get put into action so don't mind giving a few away (altho i do try & keep back from you because i don't want to give you too much of an advantage lol) PS you have snail-mail

Post 224240 by p fandango on 2009-04-17 16:53:37

BT is now spending the night under-cover, i got bored & removed the sunroof but haven't figured out how to blank it off yet lol. wiring protecton 2.2kg screen wash bottle (full) 4.2kg (weight of new bottle has been deducted) front panel 1.3kg spare wheel 17.2kg wire 8.5kg heater box (matrix & motor) 8.2kg dashboard including top (no dials or controls) 10.8kg window motors (x4) 3.0kg window mechanism (x4) 6.6kg door cards (x4) 9.6kg SIPS blocks (x4) 2.0kg roof grab handles & interior lights 1.3kg sunroof 18.2kg armrest 3.4kg pillar trims including front seat belts & pre-tensioners 5.3kg rear seat back 21.9kg rear seat base 6.5kg rear seat belts 3.3kg front seats including runners & harnesses 39.3kg (weight of new seat has been deducted) Total 172.8kg

Post 224255 by siamblue on 2009-04-17 18:34:50

OE Brakes are very heavy Pedro, on my front KAD 6 pots are 3kgs and the rear KAD are 700g compared to 2.8kg for the one rear OE caliper, so there is a lot you can save on that front, except it will cost a lot more than just junking things lol, The main dash on these things weigh a ton too, i can weigh a bare 70 series one if you want? Gary

Post 224257 by siamblue on 2009-04-17 18:38:25

Ignore the dash bit lol, you have got to perspex the windows pedro lol, Gary

Post 224259 by Tomcat on 2009-04-17 18:43:55

Go fibreglass on the bonnet, boot,and wings, that would save a hell of a lot.

Post 224260 by p fandango on 2009-04-17 18:44:37

[quote=siamblue;224257]Ignore the dash bit lol, you have got to perspex the windows pedro lol[/quote] gone lol perspex windows are on order, one of todays jobs was to measure up the glass but i never got round to it so its on tomorrows list

Post 224261 by p fandango on 2009-04-17 18:46:42

[quote=Tomcat;224259]Go fibreglass on the bonnet and wings, that would save a hell of a lot.[/quote] i've been in talks with someone about that & said making them won't be a problem, the wings will even bolt the same as standard so won't have to cut anything about, going to get the bootlid done as well when i get round to it

Post 224267 by Tomcat on 2009-04-17 19:16:29

???, What your talking to my competition, how dare you,lol...

Post 224272 by p fandango on 2009-04-17 20:13:15

[quote=Tomcat;224267]???, What your talking to my competition, how dare you,lol...[/quote] they came to me (sort of), its a husband & wife team who are currently building a race van for my bro. After seeing progress pics of the work he's done on my bro's van & his own i joked if they fancied doing any work on a Volvo, his wife who does the fibre glass work said no problem (& when i heard them quote for some other work its an offer that couldn't be refused) after just 2days he'd already cut & chopped 8inches out of the roof line on the load area, the front is going to be the same height & single piece fibre glass. Current plans are for it to be powered by a rear mounted Audi RS4 lump :pimp2:. He has made alot more progress but these are the last pics that have gone public his own van, with mid-mounted 5.7litre Chevy engine

Post 224276 by p fandango on 2009-04-17 20:30:26

i got the idea to do this from Santa Pod, i've un-bolted the doors lol. All 4 doors (even tho i can't budge the fronts) lift off for easy access for working on the car

Post 224286 by Tomcat on 2009-04-17 21:32:32

Lol, I was only pulling your leg..

Post 224349 by p fandango on 2009-04-18 11:56:34

[quote=callyuk;216835]Oh god i dreaded opening this thread up after seeing the title mate lol but at least you havent had the angle grinder out yet :D[/quote] i have now tho :rolleyes2 spot the difference when doing the front doors i actually looked where the spot welds where, so i didn't mess up & cut a section out that attached to the internal skin like i did on the rear doors :wallbash: cutting the doors removed 3.4kg, Perspex for the windows has also been ordered now (also removed the carbon canistor which weigh'd 1.3kg)

Post 224365 by siamblue on 2009-04-18 15:54:32

Those mirrors and door rubbers weigh a bit Pedro, when will she be ready for the 1/4 mile? Gary

Post 224368 by p fandango on 2009-04-18 16:07:03

[quote=siamblue;224365]Those mirrors and door rubbers weigh a bit Pedro, when will she be ready for the 1/4 mile? [/quote] i have got some replacement mirrors but don't want to change the exterior that much. As for when will she be ready tbh i've no idea, i've still got alot of wiring & a few things to remove yet

Post 224371 by PaulZX on 2009-04-18 16:28:21

She'd better be ready for the start of august mate, or it might look to some like you're dodging a certain race.... ;)

Post 224381 by siamblue on 2009-04-18 17:29:34

So 1300kgs is achievable then lol, it should be great seeing how she performs, Gary

Post 224408 by p fandango on 2009-04-18 20:31:14

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;224371]it might look to some like you're dodging a certain race.... ;)[/quote] i'm shaking in my boots :wink: lol

Post 224409 by PaulZX on 2009-04-18 20:33:50

pmsl, I can feel the fear from here.... me--->:buttkick:<---pedro

Post 224410 by p fandango on 2009-04-18 20:34:05

[quote=siamblue;224381]So 1300kgs is achievable then lol, it should be great seeing how she performs[/quote] i should bloody hope it weighs less than that lol. I can't wait to get her back on the road/strip, even the 5hitroen is starting to feel "nippy" so be good to feel the power of proper turbo again :dgrin:

Post 224414 by PaulZX on 2009-04-18 20:51:29

you can have a play in mine when she's been rolling roaded if you wanna quick reminder.... :)

Post 224421 by p fandango on 2009-04-18 21:18:40

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;224414]you can have a play in mine when she's been rolling roaded if you wanna quick reminder.... :)[/quote] thanks for the offer mate, i'll be patient & wait for the go-kart (BT) to be finished lol

Post 224423 by PaulZX on 2009-04-18 21:25:04

you gotta have a go so you know how much betterer BT is.... you know it makes sense... nb break it you buy it lmao

Post 224424 by PaulZX on 2009-04-18 21:26:07

oh an throttle housing... I'm not finding them.... any places you know of?

Post 224425 by p fandango on 2009-04-18 21:27:01

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;224423]nb break it you buy it lmao[/quote] thats what i'm worried about, your listening to me for tuning tips/advice & knowing my luck it would blow-up whilst i'm driving lol

Post 224426 by p fandango on 2009-04-18 21:38:46

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;224424]oh an throttle housing... I'm not finding them.... any places you know of?[/quote] http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/volvo-960-24v-k-reg-estate-car-BREAKING-FOR-SPARES_W0QQitemZ280332403989QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item280332403989&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/volvo-940-960-spares-and-parts_W0QQitemZ250408461476QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item250408461476&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A4|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 i'd give these a try

Post 224428 by PaulZX on 2009-04-18 21:50:12

[quote=p fandango;224426]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/volvo-960-24v-k-reg-estate-car-BREAKING-FOR-SPARES_W0QQitemZ280332403989QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item280332403989&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/volvo-940-960-spares-and-parts_W0QQitemZ250408461476QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item250408461476&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A4|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 i'd give these a try[/quote] damm, so I've gotta actually PAY my ebay bill?

Post 224430 by PaulZX on 2009-04-18 21:52:44

dunno if you realised, but that 2nd one is a diesel

Post 224434 by p fandango on 2009-04-18 22:02:04

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;224428]damm, so I've gotta actually PAY my ebay bill?[/quote] you could always send them a cheque or postal order lol [quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;224430]dunno if you realised, but that 2nd one is a diesel[/quote] got to find you the stuff & actually read it make sure its right lol, i only saw the title & assumes he'd got several cars he was stripping. Think its the 3litre V6 you want

Post 224538 by p fandango on 2009-04-19 14:48:40

while i had the front bumper off to remove the carbon canistor i thought i'd strip it & see what it was made up of, the polystyrene & spacer plate accidently got left off when i put it back together lol (3.4kg removed, total of 183.2kg now) & still sticking to my aim of looking normal(ish) from the outside :)

Post 224634 by dapc on 2009-04-20 13:20:33

nice build up thread!!! :D stripping cars and seeing what can come out of them are so much fun!!

Post 224645 by p fandango on 2009-04-20 14:07:28

[quote=dapc;224634]nice build up thread!!! :D stripping cars and seeing what can come out of them are so much fun!![/quote] shouldn't that be build down thread lol, its amazing how much you can live without lol

Post 224658 by p fandango on 2009-04-20 17:08:01

as its nice & warm today i couldn't be bothered to do much, i did get the clutch pedal switch fitted tho which is one of those little jobs i couldn't be bothered to do (as i hate drilling washers). The bracket was already there for cars fitted with cruise control, that system uses a vac line & valve so had to make a brake light switch fit, lots of wiring to do now :mad: PS my perspex has been despatched so should be here soon :pimp2:

Post 224659 by JUDGENINJA on 2009-04-20 17:10:05

Hi P.F..... Have you had yours weighed yet... I ran mine down to a local weigh bridge when it was open and they happily weighed it for me.... mines 1300kgs....I've still got my front seats and sunroof to remove just for starters... I still need a load of money to finish it..

Post 224661 by p fandango on 2009-04-20 17:14:22

[quote=JUDGENINJA;224659]Hi P.F..... Have you had yours weighed yet... I ran mine down to a local weigh bridge when it was open and they happily weighed it for me.... mines 1300kgs....I've still got my front seats and sunroof to remove just for starters... I still need a load of money to finish it..[/quote] Hi mate, no i haven't had it weigh'd yet but Mr Fridge Mover has a contact who will do it for me once its fully stripped & back on the road. 1300kg thats not bad, & you've still got all your dash & extra wiring in haven't you? I'm starting to think i won't be able to reach my 1100kg target :sorry: know what you mean about money, i'm lucky that i already had the seats & harnesses but could still spend a fortune getting it how i want

Post 224676 by JUDGENINJA on 2009-04-20 18:25:15

Hell No..... Nearly all interior electrics have been removed. I could be bothered building a dash, so heres what I did.... much simpler. I've already got Perpex windows installed plus a few other bits.. Comparing yours to mine you should be in the 1200kgs being a Saloon I reckon you'll make it to 1150kgs before you start to struggle...

Post 224809 by p fandango on 2009-04-21 14:34:36

[quote=JUDGENINJA;224676]Hell No..... Nearly all interior electrics have been removed.[/quote] i spy electric window's tho lol (or is that an old pic before the perspex?)

I could be bothered building a dash, so heres what I did.... much simpler.

I've already got Perpex windows installed plus a few other bits..

Comparing yours to mine you should be in the 1200kgs being a Saloon I reckon you'll make it to 1150kgs before you start to struggle...

Post 224827 by JUDGENINJA on 2009-04-21 18:12:57

Yep it was mid project.. elecy windows hadn't been removed, but they have now. The perspex windows fitted nicely. I had them cut with a longer bottom section so that I could use a nut and bolt to hold them up then some Silocone round the seal to hold them in place. The big grider under the rear seat is supposed to be able to come out too. I haven't done it yet, cos I think that I would possibly need a roll cage to regain the stiffness.

Post 224957 by p fandango on 2009-04-22 11:36:32

got my Perspex windows done, saved 8.4kg by replacing them. Grand total so far 191.9kg, only another 8.1kg till i reach my first goal & i got my second set of bonnet pins thru the post this morning, so the bonnet hinges & springs can go when i'm brave enough to drill the bonnet again :rolling_e

Post 225623 by JUDGENINJA on 2009-04-26 21:39:15

[quote=p fandango;224957]....i got my second set of bonnet pins thru the post this morning, so the bonnet hinges & springs can go when i'm brave enough to drill the bonnet again :rolling_e[/quote] Well done that man!!! I don't konw if it helps but' I used the hook side of a claw hammer to release the springs holding the bonnet hinges. With those removed you've probably hit your 1st target. Are you putting bonnet hinges at all four corners? I've retained the front ones for simplisity and added two at the rear.

Post 225701 by p fandango on 2009-04-27 10:17:25

[quote=JUDGENINJA;225623]Well done that man!!! I don't konw if it helps but' I used the hook side of a claw hammer to release the springs holding the bonnet hinges. With those removed you've probably hit your 1st target.[/quote] thanks for the tip, i want to try & remove everything without taking the wings off. Did you take them off to remove yours?

Are you putting bonnet hinges at all four corners? I've retained the front ones for simplisity and added two at the rear.

Post 228525 by p fandango on 2009-05-11 12:01:09

had a quick mess with BT this morning, bypassed the heater matrix & fired her up...............& she still runs, checked all the lights & they all still work as well :funkybana [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuwtr9NefDg[/ame] she's but running fully right because the ECU adaption hasn't had time to compensate for the mods yet having changed my mind about fitting a VCR i decided to remove the camera & replace it with an external electric cut-off handle

Post 229862 by p fandango on 2009-05-16 18:47:19

started doing the wiring for the switch panel now, honest it is organised lol

Post 229863 by t5 pete on 2009-05-16 18:56:13

[quote=p fandango;229862]started doing the wiring for the switch panel now, honest it is organised lol [/quote] Thats looks really smart i bet youve had some fun with the wireing

Post 229869 by p fandango on 2009-05-16 19:23:17

[quote=t5 pete;229863]Thats looks really smart i bet youve had some fun with the wireing[/quote] thanks, its not been to bad wiring it up really, there is some planning where different systems have to work together (ie the steering wheel buttons are switchable between working the wipers or the overboost/launch control when on the strip). Other than that i just wire one at a time

Post 230006 by p fandango on 2009-05-17 14:59:22

while clearing out the garage yesterday i came across the rooflining & a bigger chunk of the carpet/sound-deadening that i thought i'd got, out came the scales again & i've now reached my first target of 200kg. I can't see it getting down to my final goal of 1100kg's but the next mission to find 28.7 to get below 1200kg Item Weight Lost Kg wiring protecton 2.2 screen wash bottle (full) 4.2 front panel 1.7 bonnet claws 0.6 carbon canistor 1.3 screws & misc fittings 2.2 front bumper foam 1.7 front bumper spacer plate 1.7 wheel arch linings (x4) 2.8 spare wheel 17.2 wire 8.5 heater box (matrix & motor) 8.2 underdash covers 1.4 heater matrix bulkhead grommet & pipes 0.4 dashboard including top (no dials or controls) 10.8 window motors (x4) 3.0 window mechanism (x4) 6.6 lightened front doors (x2) 2.0 Perspex front windows(x2) 4.4 lightened rear doors (x2) 1.4 Perspex rear windows (x2) 4.0 door cards (x4) 9.6 SIPS blocks (x4) 2.0 roof grab handles & interior lights 1.3 roof lining 1.1 sunroof 18.2 carpet & sound-deadening (not complete) 9.1 armrest 3.4 pillar trims including front seat belts & pre-tensioners 5.3 rear seat back 21.9 rear seat base 6.5 rear seat belts 3.3 front seats including runners & harnesses (x2) 39.3 Total weight removed 207.3 Estimated factory weight 1436 Estimated current weight 1228.7

Post 230017 by PaulZX on 2009-05-17 16:04:47

cut the springs, there's a good 5 kg.... door locks.... the panel that sits bewteen the rear seat upright and the boot..... I still say lose the back doors completely, and get a fibrglass panel made up, with the plexi windows in....

Post 232850 by p fandango on 2009-06-03 19:25:41

altho i haven't done much physically on BT i have done a fair bit of planning & some buying, thought of some weight that can be removed & got a couple more funky gizmo's to go on as well also thought i might as well fit the GP2 mirrors i've got so another job for the list can you tell which is the standard mirror lol

Post 232916 by volvoturboman on 2009-06-04 02:12:38

Thats a real nice car, looks exactly the same as mine. Don't know about the grill and square number plate. Maybe its just cause it looks so different. What kinda grill is that?

Post 232959 by p fandango on 2009-06-04 14:36:11

[quote=volvoturboman;232916]Thats a real nice car, looks exactly the same as mine.[/quote] thanks, the idea is to try & keep it standard looking from the outside just for the extra surprise factor (altho i am starting to break that rule more & more often lol[/url]

Don't know about the grill and square number plate. Maybe its just cause it looks so different. What kinda grill is that?

Post 233099 by p fandango on 2009-06-05 14:28:55

well today i've even managed to ignore my own advice, i've brought a Crocus ST 6-speed gearbox. I've no idea actually how hard they are to fit but time will tell lol

Post 233121 by PaulZX on 2009-06-05 17:05:32

I'll be speaking to andy later, I'll ask him.... I asked him to do your codes, but I aint mentioned it coz I thought the RAC guy woulda done that for ya, but if you still need it doin, lemme know, he said he'd do it for ya, and he didn't mention renumeration....

Post 233124 by p fandango on 2009-06-05 17:09:45

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;233121]I'll be speaking to andy later, I'll ask him....[/quote] cheers mate, i think the main problem is whether the original T-5 driveshafts will fit, think everything else will be ok (not bothered about speed pulse as yet)

I asked him to do your codes, but I aint mentioned it coz I thought the RAC guy woulda done that for ya, but if you still need it doin, lemme know, he said he'd do it for ya, and he didn't mention renumeration....

Post 233279 by Tim Williams on 2009-06-05 23:03:28

[QUOTE=p fandango;233124]cheers mate, i think the main problem is whether the original T-5 driveshafts will fit, think everything else will be ok (not bothered about speed pulse as yet) QUOTE] The splines on the clutch are different to your T5 ones, a focus disc will cure it.

Post 234110 by p fandango on 2009-06-09 11:34:02

well what an absolutely naff day. Uncovered BT to find my £250 boost controller sat in the puddle of antifreeze as the industrial strength double-sided tape didn't hold it, took me an hour to find the locking wheel nut key & managed to break the internal door latch while changing the door handle. Did get the mirrors fitted & one of the bonnet springs off (boy do they go with a bang). So now its shower & bed because i've had enough if your thinking "phew you won't be able to see much out of them", you'd be right lol

Post 234588 by callyuk on 2009-06-11 09:53:11

i always wanted those sort of mirrors on my old calibra and they look good on bt to but why do you need them if you are just going to be using on the drag strip

Post 234605 by p fandango on 2009-06-11 11:43:35

[quote=callyuk;234588]i always wanted those sort of mirrors on my old calibra and they look good on bt to but why do you need them if you are just going to be using on the drag strip[/quote] still going to keep it to the basic legal requirements so i can use it at weekends & drive it to the track instead of the hassle of trailering

Post 234671 by callyuk on 2009-06-11 17:10:25

ah right i see

Post 234706 by Murphy on 2009-06-11 19:46:35

The grille mesh and light brows look heavy and have you thought about cutting 2" holes along the front bumper?

Post 234715 by p fandango on 2009-06-11 20:46:33

[quote=Murphy;234706]The grille mesh and light brows look heavy and have you thought about cutting 2" holes along the front bumper?[/quote] i did that on my bro's old golf & stuck some mesh behind it, i did like the look of it. The 850 has got a big flat reinforcement running all the way across the back so the air wouldn't get too the the intercooler tho which is why i haven't bothered, i don't really fancy cutting the reinforcement because i don't know what strength will come out of it

Post 234871 by Murphy on 2009-06-12 17:03:21

I would chop it, and fit a decent cage. Here is a fabia vrs PDF: http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/media/Fabia%20FMIC%20fitting%20instructions.pdf Scroll to the bottom and see a FMIC behind a reinforcement bar. Some members improve air flow by chopping it: Thoughts??

Post 234875 by p fandango on 2009-06-12 17:30:47

[quote=Murphy;234871]I would chop it, and fit a decent cage. Here is a fabia vrs PDF: http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/media/Fabia%20FMIC%20fitting%20instructions.pdf Scroll to the bottom and see a FMIC behind a reinforcement bar. Some members improve air flow by chopping it: Thoughts??[/quote] it looks like a squashed Nissan 300sx lol i might take bumper off & have a look at the reinforcement again, i'll get the holesaw out just in case lol

Post 234884 by callyuk on 2009-06-12 18:05:55

[quote=p fandango;234875]it looks like a squashed Nissan 300sx lol i might take bumper off & have a look at the reinforcement again, i'll get the holesaw out just in case lol[/quote] 300sx not heard of that before is that a mix between a 200sx and a 300zx :hidesbehi

Post 234887 by p fandango on 2009-06-12 18:25:59

[quote=callyuk;234884]300sx not heard of that before is that a mix between a 200sx and a 300zx :hidesbehi[/quote] :buttkick: you know what i mean

Post 234900 by p fandango on 2009-06-12 19:32:57

just found a pic with the bumper off, as you can see the front beam on these is a bit bigger/thicker than on the Skoda & don't think its a good idea to cut that tbh

Post 235176 by p fandango on 2009-06-14 01:29:58

took the bonnet springs off today, couldn't believe they weigh'd 0.8kg each. Also started scraping the sound deadening out, removed 1.3kg of the stuff already. Total weight loss now at 212.4kg

Post 235598 by p fandango on 2009-06-16 16:05:07

got the socket set out again & took the boot hinges & shocks off, got to buy some more bonnet pins to secure it back on now tho lol got to lightened the boot lid as well yet 214.7kg & still plenty more things to go :dgrin:

Post 235601 by JelT5 on 2009-06-16 16:09:42

Well done mate- its coming on well!

Post 235602 by S60-MBS on 2009-06-16 16:12:12

How you planning on removing the overwieght driver LOL :D

Post 235604 by p fandango on 2009-06-16 16:15:51

[quote=S60-MBS;235602]How you planning on removing the overwieght driver LOL :D[/quote] i'm going to teach Rog to drive lol

Post 235605 by p fandango on 2009-06-16 16:17:06

[quote=JelT5;235601]Well done mate- its coming on well![/quote] thanks mate. The list of things to remove just keeps growing lol, i just hope i'mnot too disappointed when it gets to a proper weigh bridge & the true figure comes out

Post 235608 by S60-MBS on 2009-06-16 16:20:53

[quote=p fandango;235604]i'm going to teach Rog to drive lol[/quote] Think Roger will do pretty well :)

Post 235610 by p fandango on 2009-06-16 16:22:43

[quote=S60-MBS;235608]Think Roger will do pretty well :) [/quote] i do like that pic always makes me laugh, i think he might need a booster seat to see out the window tho lol

Post 235616 by callyuk on 2009-06-16 16:53:19

funny how i could tell that was mo's boy before i even looked on who posted it lol mini mo

Post 236172 by p fandango on 2009-06-19 17:06:38

had the wire cutters out again & tidied up more of the driverside loom, i don't think there is much more with to come out of it. Also fixed the Apexi & other gizmo's back onto the dash. I've also decided to remove the steering wheel buttons, everything will work automatically

Post 236182 by callyuk on 2009-06-19 17:24:45

now lets see where julie is going to put her hand bag lol. its looking bare mate i will give you that

Post 236412 by p fandango on 2009-06-20 01:17:51

[quote=callyuk;236182]now lets see where julie is going to put her hand bag lol.[/quote] "hand bag", that sounds like unneeded weight to me lol

Post 236413 by AlanG on 2009-06-20 01:23:19

Hey buddy,you're goin to end up needin ballast to keep it from floating.

Post 236415 by volvoturboman on 2009-06-20 01:28:48

I see what came meant by just a shell lol. Good lord man what did you do to the poor Volvo lol.

Post 236416 by p fandango on 2009-06-20 01:30:02

[quote=AlanG;236413]Hey buddy,you're goin to end up needin ballast to keep it from floating.[/quote] lol they do actually float anyway, i got caught in the floods going to Welshland last year. Drove down a country lane & the water started creeping up & up until it was finally to the top of the wings, i stopped to turn back & started floating away, credit tho when it gripped again i just reversed back to dry land. Had to hold it bouncing off the limiter for a minute to cure a misfire but no other problems, except the water splashing around inside when i braked lol

Post 236431 by AlanG on 2009-06-20 02:27:11

You crack me up mate. Keep up the destruction........

Post 236438 by p fandango on 2009-06-20 08:10:13

[quote=volvoturboman;236415]I see what came meant by just a shell lol. Good lord man what did you do to the poor Volvo lol.[/quote] the man don't lie lol just had a look & i've had BT for over 10years now, & wouldn't get half the price the turbo upgrade back for her now so might as well do what i want & have some fun out of her

Post 236439 by p fandango on 2009-06-20 08:20:19

[quote=AlanG;236431]You crack me up mate. Keep up the destruction........[/quote] i've had some adventures with the car over the years, another good one i can recall was on a trip to the Isle of Wight with a mate & his Series I Land Rover. In Bembridge there used to be a nice beach which you could drive directly on & park, having mud pluggers my mate wanted to go & have a play in the dunes, he was a bit surprised to see a Volvo following him round lol, made it no problem as well didn't get stuck once

Post 236452 by p fandango on 2009-06-20 13:00:15

been out already today & finally cut the final bonnet spring, the hinges have already been binned as well:smirk: wonder if they'll let me race like that lol

Post 236465 by Tomcat on 2009-06-20 14:11:07

Hmmm, some how I doubt it, why haven't you got that thing tied down to stop it floating away?.

Post 236469 by p fandango on 2009-06-20 14:16:36

[quote=Tomcat;236465]Hmmm, some how I doubt it, why haven't you got that thing tied down to stop it floating away?.[/quote] spoil sports lol. Think its still too heavy yet mate, got a few more bits & pieces to remove then its get the drill & grinder out & start lightening panels lol

Post 236471 by volvoturboman on 2009-06-20 14:51:30

[quote=p fandango;236452]been out already today & finally cut the final bonnet spring, the hinges have already been binned as well:smirk: wonder if they'll let me race like that lol[/quote] With BT looking like that were all going to have to start calling him MATER lol

Post 236476 by AlanG on 2009-06-20 15:13:00

Hey,Ped........here's an idea. Chop the roof off and bolt a hang-glider to the A & C pillars. It'll really fly then.:flying:

Post 236540 by callyuk on 2009-06-20 17:24:45

is anyone else thinking perspex bonnet

Post 236546 by volvoturboman on 2009-06-20 17:40:23

That'd be nice!! Very very light too.

Post 236607 by p fandango on 2009-06-20 19:44:23

[quote=volvoturboman;236471]With BT looking like that were all going to have to start calling him MATER lol[/quote] [SIZE="7"][FONT="Arial Black"]HIM[/FONT][/SIZE], she may have the poise & gentileness of a Russian shot-putter but she still has feeling you know mate lol

Post 236609 by p fandango on 2009-06-20 19:45:41

[quote=AlanG;236476]Hey,Ped........here's an idea. Chop the roof off and bolt a hang-glider to the A & C pillars. It'll really fly then.:flying:[/quote] hmm, thing the wings might be going a bit too far.............but a nice jet engine on the roof instead sounds a good idea :santa:

Post 236614 by p fandango on 2009-06-20 19:50:22

[quote=callyuk;236540]is anyone else thinking perspex bonnet[/quote] a bit ricer for a Volvo i thinks, & i'm trying (unsuccessfully) to keep the outside looking standard

Post 236615 by AlanG on 2009-06-20 19:54:42

Everyone out there.........DO NOT BLAME ME FOR THIS MAN'S NEXT MOVE!!!.......

Post 236619 by p fandango on 2009-06-20 19:58:13

[quote=AlanG;236615]Everyone out there.........DO NOT BLAME ME FOR THIS MAN'S NEXT MOVE!!!.......[/quote] :rally_dri if theirs a chance it give me an extra 0.1 on the 1/4mile then anythings possible lol

Post 236722 by PaulZX on 2009-06-20 23:45:22

lose the alternator..... at least have a spare belt, so you can whip it off for racing...

Post 236726 by p fandango on 2009-06-20 23:49:02

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;236722]lose the alternator..... at least have a spare belt, so you can whip it off for racing...[/quote] i did think of putting a smaller one on, but from what i've read its the smallest out of the 850 range anyway

Post 236735 by AlanG on 2009-06-20 23:57:43

Right Ped,it's come to this............Drive the car naked and don't eat any brekkie. Oh,and I never said this. You ain't seen me,right!!

Post 236737 by p fandango on 2009-06-21 00:01:34

[quote=AlanG;236735]Right Ped,it's come to this............Drive the car naked and don't eat any brekkie. Oh,and I never said this. You ain't seen me,right!![/quote] hmm not sure the officials at the pod would like that, i mean driving naked (not sure they care about breakfast) sorry for being so blunt but my bro always makes sure he has a good dump before racing

Post 236744 by AlanG on 2009-06-21 00:13:13

Ok...............too much information for me although,that said,maybe he could dump before bedtime? Could save an ounce or two......

Post 236749 by volvoturboman on 2009-06-21 00:22:19

Alan you don't cheat at the races do you?????? Hmmmmm

Post 236754 by AlanG on 2009-06-21 00:28:30

Don't understand the question,your honour..........

Post 236755 by volvoturboman on 2009-06-21 00:30:12

I'm sure you don't Mr G. I'm sure you don't (stern look).

Post 236756 by AlanG on 2009-06-21 00:31:00

:hidesbehi

Post 236757 by AlanG on 2009-06-21 00:32:15

Checked your PM's ?

Post 237524 by p fandango on 2009-06-23 22:09:42

took all the boot lock/handle, strike plate & number plate light panel out this afternoon, weigh'd another 2kg. Total is now 221.1kg removed, just 15.9kg till she's into the 1100's (well 1199kg to be precise lol)

Post 237598 by JelT5 on 2009-06-24 06:43:26

[quote=p fandango;236737]sorry for being so blunt but my bro always makes sure he has a good dump before racing[/quote] hahahaha rofpmsl works for me too (too much info, sorry) I put it down to fear though :fart:

Post 237666 by p fandango on 2009-06-24 14:12:04

[quote=JelT5;237598]hahahaha rofpmsl works for me too (too much info, sorry) I put it down to fear though :fart:[/quote] fear, how do you think i felt racing on that thing lol

Post 237668 by JelT5 on 2009-06-24 14:28:02

[quote=p fandango;237666]fear, how do you think i felt racing on that thing lol [/quote] Lets just not go there mate....please?!

Post 237670 by p fandango on 2009-06-24 14:30:37

[quote=JelT5;237668]Lets just not go there mate....please?![/quote] might be a wise idea lol

Post 238312 by p fandango on 2009-06-27 15:43:41

todays job was was to remove the turbo heatshield, which wasn't as bad as i was expecting except the nightmare of getting them out between all the pipes etc. & as i took off the top intercooler pipe to help get the shields out i binned the fan cowling while i was at it, i'm on the look out for a flush fitting fan now which i can cable tie to the radiator like the Kenlowe fans do loads of room, i did think about going without a fan lol to show how much difference the weight loss is making this is the arch gap, & thats on the Volvo lowered chassis option which is 20mm lower than a normal T-5 lol

Post 239460 by p fandango on 2009-07-03 18:04:18

with the weather finally cooling down a bit i got the paint scrappers out & had a go at getting some more of the sound deadening pads out, only 3.2kgs worth which i was a bit disappointed in tbh. Total weight removed is now 225kg & only 12kg away from being under 1200kg :biggrin: (estimated weight)

Post 239577 by p fandango on 2009-07-04 15:02:48

got bored again so got the hole cutter out, even with a tape measure i managed to cut them slightly off line DOH

Post 239607 by PaulZX on 2009-07-04 19:42:07

that'l be my fault for not being home when you called.... soz mate ;)

Post 239635 by p fandango on 2009-07-04 21:12:07

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;239607]that'l be my fault for not being home when you called.... soz mate ;)[/quote] lol no problem mate, i'd actually done that before i came round yours

Post 239657 by PaulZX on 2009-07-04 22:31:31

you might wanna pop round and see what we're up to tomorrow.... the mini's getting a full-on ice install in where the back seats were.... gonna be sawdust, and swearwords flyin everywhere... ooh, and I got the welder working perfectly... ;)

Post 239658 by p fandango on 2009-07-04 22:38:38

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;239657]you might wanna pop round and see what we're up to tomorrow.... the mini's getting a full-on ice install in where the back seats were.... gonna be sawdust, and swearwords flyin everywhere... ooh, and I got the welder working perfectly... ;)[/quote] i'moff out tomorrow but might get 5minutes to pop in (i'll try & remember your disc lol) & if you've got the welder working how come your making the install out of MDF lol

Post 239659 by t5 pete on 2009-07-04 22:40:19

Pedro could you loose the catch tank and just vent the pipe under the car also has your car got a sun roof?

Post 239660 by t5 pete on 2009-07-04 22:42:55

edit ive just had a look at the first pics you put up why not remover the sun roof and weld a new sheet in that should save alot of weight

Post 239661 by p fandango on 2009-07-04 22:44:41

[quote=t5 pete;239659]Pedro could you loose the catch tank and just vent the pipe under the car also has your car got a sun roof?[/quote] thanks for the idea's Pete, but once i've got BT on the road & racing i'm going to put her thru the MSA motorsport license & it needs a catch tank for that. It had got a sunroof, but i removed it & haven't got any alloy sheet to blank it off yet so she now lives under a car cover lol

Post 239662 by p fandango on 2009-07-04 22:52:07

Item Removed Weight (kg) screen wash bottle (full) 4.2 front panel 1.7 carbon canistor 1.3 fan cowling 0.5 turbo heat shield 1.0 cambelt cover 0.5 bonnet claws 0.6 bonnet hinges (x2) 4.4 bonnet springs (x2) 1.6 wiring protecton 2.2 screws & misc fittings 2.2 front bumper foam 1.7 front bumper spacer plate 1.7 wheel arch linings (x4) 2.8 spare wheel 17.2 wire 8.5 heater box (matrix & motor) 8.2 underdash covers 1.4 heater matrix bulkhead grommet & pipes 0.4 dashboard including top (no dials or controls) 10.8 replacement mirrors 2.2 window motors (x4) 3.0 window mechanism (x4) 6.6 lightened front doors (x2) 2.0 Perspex front windows(x2) 4.4 lightened rear doors (x2) 1.4 Perspex rear windows (x2) 4.0 door cards (x4) 9.6 SIPS blocks (x4) 2.0 roof grab handles & interior lights 1.3 sound deadening 3.2 roof lining 1.1 sunroof 18.2 boot shocks & hinges 2.3 boot lock, number plate light & strike plate 2.0 carpet & insulation (not complete) 9.1 armrest 3.4 pillar trims including front seat belts & pre-tensioners 5.3 rear seat back 21.9 rear seat base 6.5 rear seat belts 3.3 front seats including runners & harnesses (x2) 39.3 Total weight removed 225.0 Estimated original weight 1436 Estimated current weight 1211.0

Post 239665 by t5 pete on 2009-07-04 22:58:28

so just 11 kg's to go Is there any difference in weight from the standard t5 wheels to the wheels you have on now also when the car is finished will you put slicks on?

Post 239667 by t5 pete on 2009-07-04 22:59:39

How about a fuel cell? something like a 30-40 litre one

Post 239669 by p fandango on 2009-07-04 23:03:57

[quote=t5 pete;239665]so just 11 kg's to go Is there any difference in weight from the standard t5 wheels to the wheels you have on now also when the car is finished will you put slicks on?[/quote] yeh just 11kg till i'm under 1200kg, altho i've already got my sights on the 250kg removed target (1/4tonne gone lol) i've never weigh'd the 18's but would of thought they are heavier, i've only got 2 Perfo's but could always put the 18's on the S60 & have BT on the 17" Thor's (choices choices lol). I don't really want to mess around swopping wheels over, but if it does really struggle for grip then i might have to think about it

Post 239670 by p fandango on 2009-07-04 23:05:04

[quote=t5 pete;239667]How about a fuel cell? something like a 30-40 litre one[/quote] not sure it would get me to the pod lol, money is tight at the minute but i suppose looking on ebay won't hurt :smirk:

Post 239671 by t5 pete on 2009-07-04 23:13:25

[quote=p fandango;239670]not sure it would get me to the pod lol, money is tight at the minute but i suppose looking on ebay won't hurt :smirk:[/quote] Lol you'll have to carry petrol cans in the car

Post 239676 by PaulZX on 2009-07-04 23:47:36

30 litres should get you to the pod, esp now yer car's nekkid... bear in mind, 30 litres is almost half a tank.... a full tank got my full tank 340 miles up the road.... pod's 55 miles from Cov....

Post 239680 by p fandango on 2009-07-05 01:05:25

found a 12litre or a 100litre of Fleaby :parhmph:

Post 239699 by JelT5 on 2009-07-05 09:10:09

12 litres is plenty mate!! Get it and a coupla cans for back up lol ;)

Post 239701 by p fandango on 2009-07-05 09:34:30

[quote=JelT5;239699]12 litres is plenty mate!! Get it and a coupla cans for back up lol ;)[/quote] hmm i'm not fully convinced tbh, altho i'm going all out for the strip i do want to be able to use it at weekends & possibly some trackdays. Wonder how many times i'd have to fill up to get to the Nurburg ring lol (& would it be able to do a lap lol)

Post 239703 by JelT5 on 2009-07-05 09:42:23

[quote=p fandango;239701]hmm i'm not fully convinced tbh, altho i'm going all out for the strip i do want to be able to use it at weekends & possibly some trackdays. Wonder how many times i'd have to fill up to get to the Nurburg ring lol (& would it be able to do a lap lol)[/quote] Good point mate, best bet is stick with a standard tank in that case. I always seem to end up with a compromise vehicle :( I'm thinking about a ring trip (oooer missus) in the not too distant future as it's not that far away from me. Although in an auto, fwd, it should be "interesting" lol

Post 239707 by p fandango on 2009-07-05 10:08:46

[quote=JelT5;239703]I'm thinking about a ring trip (oooer missus) in the not too distant future as it's not that far away from me. Although in an auto, fwd, it should be "interesting" lol[/quote] you live close-by & you haven't been round yet :shockedbi. I'm sure it'll still be good, i've seen some videos of stuff like 5hitroen ZX's going round & still looks like they had a laugh & enjoyed it

Post 239709 by JelT5 on 2009-07-05 10:16:48

[quote=p fandango;239707]you live close-by & you haven't been round yet :shockedbi. I'm sure it'll still be good, i've seen some videos of stuff like 5hitroen ZX's going round & still looks like they had a laugh & enjoyed it[/quote] Drag racing and killing auto boxes has been taking up too much of my time mate ;) It'll happen soon though :)

Post 239711 by p fandango on 2009-07-05 10:34:32

[quote=JelT5;239709]Drag racing and killing auto boxes has been taking up too much of my time mate ;) It'll happen soon though :)[/quote] just take a small detour the next time you go shopping, might have a job explaining to the wife how you managed to fry another autobox on the way to Tesco (sorry "La Tesco" lol)

Post 239713 by JelT5 on 2009-07-05 10:42:47

[quote=p fandango;239711]just take a small detour the next time you go shopping, might have a job explaining to the wife how you managed to fry another autobox on the way to Tesco (sorry "La Tesco" lol)[/quote] Hmmm a 6 hour detour might be tricky to get away with! She'd want to come to the ring anyway and would probably pay for it all :biggrin: Sadly we don't have "Le Tesco" (supermarket is masculine mate- sorry, I'm being pedantic now lol) here and even worse theres no M&S!! Still, French food and wine is pretty good ;) and I can even get "proper" UK beer like Abbot, Spitfire, Speckled Hen etc locally

Post 239717 by p fandango on 2009-07-05 10:49:04

[quote=JelT5;239713]Hmmm a 6 hour detour might be tricky to get away with! She'd want to come to the ring anyway and would probably pay for it all :biggrin:[/quote] you don't need an excuse, even better lol

Sadly we don't have "Le Tesco" (supermarket is masculine mate- sorry, I'm being pedantic now lol) here and even worse theres no M&S!!

Still, French food and wine is pretty good ;) and I can even get "proper" UK beer like Abbot, Spitfire, Speckled Hen etc locally

Post 239719 by JelT5 on 2009-07-05 10:54:28

[quote=p fandango;239717]you don't need an excuse, even better then lol[/quote] Good innit? [quote=]Supermarket is male, they certainly got that wrong didn't they lol[/quote] What can I say mate? Misguided foreigners? lol even have to drive on the wrong side of the road haha It's a bizarre language to learn- genders for everything! [quote=]its not all bad then lol[/quote] I won't moving back to the UK in a hurry- life is too good here buddy!

Post 242757 by p fandango on 2009-07-19 18:45:03

haven't done much on her recently, but i have rewired the control box after a slight mistake by myself & got it fitted properly. Just need to wire the switches into the cars loom now

Post 242764 by AlanG on 2009-07-19 19:16:57

I won't moving back to the UK in a hurry- life is too good here buddy![/QUOTE] Looking for a lodger?

Post 244250 by p fandango on 2009-07-25 19:03:17

the bootlid got attacked by the angle grinder this morning, only 1.3kg gone but still think i can get some more off it yet. Very annoyed i pimpel'd the skin trying to pry the reinforcement from the bonding, but sh*t happens 226.3kg overall gone now, getting there

Post 245164 by p fandango on 2009-07-28 17:19:31

more un-needed stuff gone link to info file the air filter back on. ECU box gone & the cambelt cover

Post 245176 by Tomcat on 2009-07-28 18:20:27

Erm...just noticed you've removed the wiper assembly, what do you do when it rains??.

Post 245178 by p fandango on 2009-07-28 18:23:03

[quote=Tomcat;245176]Erm...just noticed you've removed the wiper assembly, what do you do when it rains??.[/quote] lol no thats in the boot, it is getting put back i just took it off while i'm playing around

Post 245212 by Filterlab on 2009-07-28 19:33:41

I can't believe you've removed almost a quarter of a tonne from that car, shows just how much every single component adds to the overall weight of a car. Excellent work mate. :) By the way, I recognise this filter, is that the one which now resides under the bonnet of my car? :)

Post 245220 by p fandango on 2009-07-28 19:39:49

[quote=Filterlab;245212]I can't believe you've removed almost a quarter of a tonne from that car, shows just how much every single component adds to the overall weight of a car. Excellent work mate. :) [/quote] thanks mate, everything seems to be weighing only 1kg at the minute so the target of 250kg is taking its time to achieve [quote]By the way, I recognise this filter, is that the one which now resides under the bonnet of my car? :) [/quote] you know what, when i was posting your stuff off this afternoon i thought i recognised your address. Yes that will be your filter, altho i never actually used it, i was trial fitting it to see if i could get it to line up with the headlight scoop i was making at the time. How is the filter, did it make a difference?

Post 245228 by Filterlab on 2009-07-28 19:49:31

[quote=p fandango;245220]you know what, when i was posting your stuff off this afternoon i thought i recognised your address. Yes that will be your filter, altho i never actually used it, i was trial fitting it to see if i could get it to line up with the headlight scoop i was making at the time. How is the filter, did it make a difference?[/quote] A very big difference; much easier breathing, better pick up and a smoother, throatier sound. Good all round really mate. :) Only thing I did was cut the length of the casing down by about an inch as it was a bit too large to fit in without re-siting the battery. I had to fold the pipework a bit from the intake (as I put the filter where the airbox was) but it hasn't affected the improvement to any noticeable degree.

Post 245230 by p fandango on 2009-07-28 19:51:00

i'd of ditched the battery lol, glad your happy with it

Post 245232 by Filterlab on 2009-07-28 19:55:02

[quote=p fandango;245230]i'd of ditched the battery lol, glad your happy with it[/quote] It's a fairly important component, my car seems to have lights and stuff that need it. :hilarious Very pleased thanks mate. :)

Post 245235 by p fandango on 2009-07-28 20:04:12

[quote=Filterlab;245232]It's a fairly important component, my car seems to have lights and stuff that need it. :hilarious[/quote] lights.............. are they heavy? lol ps stumbled on this while looking for the lightbulb pic, ouch link

Post 245249 by JUDGENINJA on 2009-07-28 20:35:09

Sorry to everyone to go off on a tangent.... Pedro- Spotweld removal drill bit does this. Ignore the rust as my car has sat like that for nearly two years....

Post 245258 by Filterlab on 2009-07-28 20:58:19

[quote=p fandango;245235]lights.............. are they heavy? lol[/quote] Nope, quite light. :) [quote=p fandango;245235]ps stumbled on this while looking for the lightbulb pic, ouch link[/quote] Feck, how hungry was he?! **edit** Ahh, it's not gone through, rather up. :(

Post 245328 by p fandango on 2009-07-29 02:26:18

[quote=JUDGENINJA;245249]Sorry to everyone to go off on a tangent.... Pedro- Spotweld removal drill bit does this. Ignore the rust as my car has sat like that for nearly two years....[/quote] ah thats not bad then cheers mate, say i always thought they left a whole as you drilled thru. I'm going to have to run out & buy one now before you remove the bit i PM'd about lol

Post 245344 by JelT5 on 2009-07-29 07:49:30

[quote=p fandango;245164]more un-needed stuff gone link to info file the air filter back on. ECU box gone & the cambelt cover [/quote] Nice one mate :) good to see you're still removing bits! The light bulb link made me clench! :wtf: was Mohammed doing to end up in that state? Lucky for him it wasn't a PAR64 hey? LOL

Post 245345 by p fandango on 2009-07-29 07:56:37

[quote=JelT5;245344]Nice one mate :) good to see you're still removing bits![/quote] thanks mate, the list is coming to an end tho so getting worried i won't reach 250kg [quote]The light bulb link made me clench! :wtf: was Mohammed doing to end up in that state? Lucky for him it wasn't a PAR64 hey? LOL[/quote] he claimed he didn't know how it got there, must of been some party lol. Don't fancy any bulb tbh mate

Post 245348 by JelT5 on 2009-07-29 08:09:42

[quote=p fandango;245345]thanks mate, the list is coming to an end tho so getting worried i won't reach 250kg[/quote] You'll do it! Have faith in you mate! [quote=]he claimed he didn't know how it got there[/quote] How could you not notice that!!!! psml

Post 245350 by p fandango on 2009-07-29 08:16:37

[quote=JelT5;245348]You'll do it! Have faith in you mate![/quote] & i originally targeted to get overal weight to 1000kg lol

How could you not notice that!!!! psml

Post 245400 by 850 2.5 10v on 2009-07-29 11:30:13

I have to say that's an absolutely superb job. Dedication and a real result with the weight.

Post 245413 by p fandango on 2009-07-29 11:59:38

[quote=850 2.5 10v;245400]I have to say that's an absolutely superb job. Dedication and a real result with the weight.[/quote] many thanks kind sir, i just hope it makes a difference on the track lol. According to my calculations the weight saved should be equal to another 55bhp

Post 245426 by thebadger on 2009-07-29 12:37:10

Could you not have potentialy got 55BHP from a good map? (with the 19T etc?)

Post 245430 by p fandango on 2009-07-29 12:47:07

[quote=thebadger;245426]Could you not have potentialy got 55BHP from a good map? (with the 19T etc?)[/quote] going by FFM's figures i should be around 290-300bhp so already just above 19t & remap figures (adding the 55bhp from the weight), plus i'll be getting a remap via a TT ECU once the money comes in

Post 245433 by thebadger on 2009-07-29 12:51:15

Ah well, that will get it fair flying! You may need to put some weights on the front to stop it from just doing very long burnouts at this rate! Great project tho! Wish I had the time for this sort of thing!

Post 245435 by JelT5 on 2009-07-29 12:55:54

[quote=p fandango;245430]going by FFM's figures i should be around 290-300bhp so already just above 19t & remap figures (adding the 55bhp from the weight), plus i'll be getting a remap via a TT ECU once the money comes in[/quote] That'll see you into the 13s I should think mate, if not, then very low 14s :) (despite the fact it's a manual lol)

Post 245439 by p fandango on 2009-07-29 13:01:38

[quote=thebadger;245433]Ah well, that will get it fair flying![/quote] i certainly hope so, i'll be gutted (no pun intended) if i've stripped BT for nothing lol

You may need to put some weights on the front to stop it from just doing very long burnouts at this rate!

Great project tho! Wish I had the time for this sort of thing!

Post 245441 by p fandango on 2009-07-29 13:05:51

[quote=JelT5;245435]That'll see you into the 13s I should think mate, if not, then very low 14s :) (despite the fact it's a manual lol)[/quote] tbh i really haven't got a clue what she'll run, i got a 14.5 running the 15g & full interior & alot has changed since her last run you still haven't beat my old time let alone keeping up with me now auto boy. I've raised the bar, come join me up here lol peepo

Post 245444 by thebadger on 2009-07-29 13:11:52

You should maybe look to get a set of replica pegs (I know that they're pricey) as they are usually an 8J wheel! You could get a lot of rubber on that!

Post 245450 by JelT5 on 2009-07-29 13:19:32

[quote=p fandango;245441]tbh i really haven't got a clue what she'll run, i got a 14.5 running the 15g & full interior & alot has changed since her last run[/quote] It'll be interesting to find out though mate :) [quote=]you still haven't beat my old time let alone keeping up with me now auto boy. I've raised the bar, come join me up here lol peepo[/quote] auto boy hehehe psml Banned from power starting now lol and even Andy Frost wouldn't build me a decent transmission :( *sobs* The interiors going soon lol

Post 245452 by p fandango on 2009-07-29 13:23:23

[quote=thebadger;245444]You should maybe look to get a set of replica pegs (I know that they're pricey) as they are usually an 8J wheel! You could get a lot of rubber on that![/quote] the 18's i've already got on her are 8J but because i've got a full set of them they'll have normal tyres for street & track driving. Ideally i'd get some steels banded to go super wide on the front & run space savers on the rear for the strip, but i'll make do with what for now

Post 245457 by p fandango on 2009-07-29 13:48:28

opps missed your post again, nothing personal [quote=JelT5;245450]It'll be interesting to find out though mate :)[/quote] tell me about it. I'm getting eager to even go & out & fire her up,but don't think its wise till i've secured everything under the bonnet so it doesn't get wrapped around the cambelt

Banned from power starting now lol and even Andy Frost wouldn't build me a decent transmission

The interiors going soon lol

Post 246308 by p fandango on 2009-08-01 13:18:48

the angle grinder came out to visit again today you don't need the reinforcement anyway lol the skin did ripple is quite a few place where i was trying to break the bond between the skin & the reinforcement, but i suppose it was to be expected. From a distance you can't really tell so shouldn't complain what 6.2kg of un-needed Volvo metal looks like this now making the total 234.6kg removed

Post 247711 by t5lover on 2009-08-06 13:54:00

not much more to go no mate good on u!

Post 247735 by p fandango on 2009-08-06 16:25:12

[quote=t5lover;247711]not much more to go no mate good on u![/quote] still got quite a list to go yet, but she's getting there. Main thing is getting the wiring & new switches sorted out, put can't be bothered to do at the minute

Post 247749 by 850 2.5 10v on 2009-08-06 16:59:41

What do you reckon all the paint on the car weighs? Time to strip it??

Post 247764 by t5lover on 2009-08-06 17:32:11

[quote=850 2.5 10v;247749]What do you reckon all the paint on the car weighs? Time to strip it??[/quote] lol get that paint stripper out mate lol

Post 247769 by p fandango on 2009-08-06 17:46:05

[quote=850 2.5 10v;247749]What do you reckon all the paint on the car weighs? Time to strip it??[/quote] hmm never thought of that, think it might be a step too far tho lol. In fact i'm going to add more weight & spray the interior once i've got everything i want out of it

Post 247780 by Filterlab on 2009-08-06 18:12:38

[quote=p fandango;247769]hmm never thought of that, think it might be a step too far tho lol. In fact i'm going to add more weight & spray the interior once i've got everything i want out of it[/quote] I believe weight saving was why the BA Comets were never painted, a lot of weight in paint. Getting close to the 250kg now Fandangy! Nice work. ;)

Post 247782 by p fandango on 2009-08-06 18:30:31

[quote=Filterlab;247780]I believe weight saving was why the BA Comets were never painted, a lot of weight in paint.[/quote] or they just forgot, is that why they never painted DeLoreans either lol

Getting close to the 250kg now Fandangy! Nice work. ;)

Post 247788 by Filterlab on 2009-08-06 19:09:15

[quote=p fandango;247782]or they just forgot, is that why they never painted DeLoreans either lol [/quote] Or maybe the paint sprayers had already been laid off! :) [quote=p fandango;247782]cheers mate, starting to struggle a bit now but i won't quit till i've past that mark (then i'll get it on a weigh-bridge & find i'm miles off lol)[/quote] What are you now, 14kgs off? That's not a lot but then again there's not much left in your car! I may have missed it, but was their an air con system and did you remove it? That must be worth a load of weight.

Post 247848 by p fandango on 2009-08-06 22:03:48

[quote=Filterlab;247788]What are you now, 14kgs off? That's not a lot but then again there's not much left in your car! [/quote] 15.4kg left to find, i've got a spot-weld cutter now & think i can get about 4kg removing old brackets & un-needed strengthening. There some parts that i've removed many years ago so think the only way to see what has actually gone is wait till she's road legal again & get it weigh'd with FFM's contact.

I may have missed it, but was their an air con system and did you remove it? That must be worth a load of weight.

Post 247849 by AlanG on 2009-08-06 22:06:05

Have you removed all the rear door internals and welded them closed yet?

Post 247856 by p fandango on 2009-08-06 22:15:07

[quote=AlanG;247849]Have you removed all the rear door internals and welded them closed yet?[/quote] yeh all the door internals have been removed, including the locking. The rear door is locked from inside but can only be opened from outside (no release handle inside). As for welding them up i've gone better than that, they lift off to save even more weight lol

Post 247862 by RT MECHANICS on 2009-08-06 22:41:33

Hi Duane Looks like you have been having fun with the grinder :) when are the carbon doors and wings going on then :) I weighed The Peril the other day i guessed close to what i thought but never did an all out lighten job carbon panels would be a massive saving in weight . Good luck with it all Duane Russ

Post 247899 by p fandango on 2009-08-07 04:10:04

[quote=RT MECHANICS;247862]Hi Duane Looks like you have been having fun with the grinder :) when are the carbon doors and wings going on then :) I weighed The Peril the other day i guessed close to what i thought but never did an all out lighten job carbon panels would be a massive saving in weight . Good luck with it all Duane Russ[/quote] cheers mate, i do like my grinder lol. I do know someone very good with fibre glass/carbon fibre & she has offered to make anything i want (bonnet, front wings, bootlid etc) but tbh i haven't got the money to go that extreme & getting her back on the road is my first priority. She's currently making a new one-piece front for my bro's RS4 powered race van do you mind me asking what weight the Peril came out at (PM if you what), as i haven't got an orignal weight for BT i'm not fully convinced she'll come out as light as my calculations predict, & nice to see how much yours came out with considering all the work you've done many thanks Duane

Post 248089 by p fandango on 2009-08-07 21:02:33

spent another hour on BT this morning, got some more of the sound deadening out & re-weighed the bag of wire as i haven't done that for a while. 348.8kg now which makes it past another target & overall estimated weight is now under 1200kg (1197.2kg to be exact) which i'm really chuffed about. Also made up some spacers & got the gearlever bolted down properly, just the seat to mount & she's driveable again :banana:

Post 248111 by siamblue on 2009-08-07 22:26:05

What about some lighter alloys Duane? if funds allow, do you still have that twin exhaust? get rid and make your own 3" one with a small silencer :) Gary

Post 248124 by p fandango on 2009-08-07 22:57:40

[quote=siamblue;248111]What about some lighter alloys Duane? if funds allow, do you still have that twin exhaust? get rid and make your own 3" one with a small silencer :)[/quote] i might have to get the scales out & weigh all my wheels. BT's got 18's, Bonny's got 17" Thor's & i've got 2 16" Perfo's. I've got a pair if 17" slicks coming so got to get some wheels for them still got the twin pipes but its got a bypass valve straight after bend on the downpipe. I think i'm going to have to fit a bigger silencer to keep the noise down when normal road driving i must sort out with you about picking up me bits, i've managed to lose your address aswell DOH

Post 248485 by p fandango on 2009-08-09 21:36:58

had a bit of a tidy up & cleaned the wiring up this afternoon, all of the internal wiring goes down the drivers side sill now. The loose wiring by the gearlevel is for the lights etc & got to be extended, loomed up & wired to the new switch panel by the handbrake. Not sure where the main big red wire for the battery feed is going yet as it depends where the master kill switch goes. Ordered some cable tie base mounts to secure to the loom to the car which has to be done yet, can't wait till she starts under her own power at the flick of a switch again also got all the extra centre mounted gadgets to wire, boost controller, launch control/full throttle gearshifter, WOT unit, RPM tell-tale & shift light

Post 248504 by JUDGENINJA on 2009-08-10 01:50:40

what are you going to fill the water pipe inlet hole with...? I currently got a sponge stuffed in there, that I remove to clean the windows when they steam up.. FYI - just a bit of MOT prep for you... when I had mine MOT'd I had to secure the front door openers, I wasn't allowed to just have the wires protruding. Also if you plan to put any rear seats in you'll need some way of opening them from the inside.... I was planning to have a 2 plus 2 arrangement, but being able to remove the rears at an event,, Last bit... Have thought about raising up the gear selector to give that proper short shift feeling.. All you need is 4 extra long bolts, some steeL tube and someone to spot weld a little frame together out of the steel tubing.. I reckon that I can get mine within 20cms of the steering wheel.... Just remembered another thing... Many moons ago I asked about the steering boss (PM back in the volvot5 days)... At the time you couldn't remember what model it was for... Can you remember now???

Post 248578 by p fandango on 2009-08-10 16:06:02

[quote=JUDGENINJA;248504]what are you going to fill the water pipe inlet hole with...? I currently got a sponge stuffed in there, that I remove to clean the windows when they steam up..[/quote] i was going to make a small blanking plate the same shape as the pipe grommet & screw it in, but i'm not sure the MSA will pass it so might end up making a complete alloy firewall to skim the original bulkhead

FYI - just a bit of MOT prep for you... when I had mine MOT'd I had to secure the front door openers, I wasn't allowed to just have the wires protruding. Also if you plan to put any rear seats in you'll need some way of opening them from the inside.... I was planning to have a 2 plus 2 arrangement, but being able to remove the rears at an event,,

Last bit... Have thought about raising up the gear selector to give that proper short shift feeling.. All you need is 4 extra long bolts, some steeL tube and someone to spot weld a little frame together out of the steel tubing.. I reckon that I can get mine within 20cms of the steering wheel....

Just remembered another thing... Many moons ago I asked about the steering boss (PM back in the volvot5 days)... At the time you couldn't remember what model it was for... Can you remember now???

Post 248614 by JUDGENINJA on 2009-08-10 18:20:31

[quote=p fandango;24857]..... Rear doors are having the lock/unlock inside & open only from the outside....[/quote] Don't have any seats in the rear when you MOT it.. I was referred to the construction and use regs.... Basically I had to give rear passengers a route of escape....I did mention the two front doors could a route, but he wasn't having any of it..... So if I ain't got no rear seats or belts I can't carry anyone...

Post 248838 by p fandango on 2009-08-11 23:04:58

[quote=JUDGENINJA;248614]Don't have any seats in the rear when you MOT it.. I was referred to the construction and use regs.... Basically I had to give rear passengers a route of escape....I did mention the two front doors could a route, but he wasn't having any of it..... So if I ain't got no rear seats or belts I can't carry anyone...[/quote] i wonder how 3 door family cars get away with it then? lol my spot-weld cutters have turned up now so waiting to get my extension lead back then all the rear seat brackets (& any other brackets) are going in the bin, just to make sure they can't be fitted back in again lol

Post 248851 by JUDGENINJA on 2009-08-11 23:52:44

[quote=p fandango;248838]i wonder how 3 door family cars get away with it then? lol[/quote] Again refer to construction and use regs. Seats specifically designed(tilt and slide). If the bizzy's had anything extra they could make you SVA it...(single vehicle approval) [quote=p fandango;248838]My spot-weld cutters have turned up now so waiting to get my extension lead back then all the rear seat brackets (& any other brackets) are going in the bin, just to make sure they can't be fitted back in again lol[/quote] Oh good it's a load of fun!!!! Seat belt mounts, centre console mounts.... fun fun fun!

Post 248852 by p fandango on 2009-08-11 23:56:10

[quote=JUDGENINJA;248851]Oh good it's a load of fun!!!! Seat belt mounts, centre console mounts.... fun fun fun![/quote] i'm curious to see how well/easily it gets thru the welds, but my bro has robbed the extension lead so got to wait :parhmph:

Post 249084 by p fandango on 2009-08-13 16:42:10

got the seat back in yest, i wasn't happy with the universal mounting & how it had twisted etc after being fitted before. So i've modified it & use the original X-member to mount the front of the seat to, meaning its lower & further forward than the first time they were fitted. Couldn't help but have a seat & strap myself in, nice to have it feeling like a car again been out this afternoon & get get the colour codes for the rear light wiring. While i was at it i thought i'd try all the other remaining wiring, & everything still works perfectly, even fired up & ran the first flick of the switch

Post 249087 by 850 2.5 10v on 2009-08-13 16:50:21

All you have to worry about now is how much weight to put back in it. Yourself + Fuel

Post 249088 by p fandango on 2009-08-13 16:52:17

[quote=850 2.5 10v;249087]All you have to worry about now is how much weight to put back in it. Yourself + Fuel[/quote] the fuel gauge is already just above the red, can we change the subject instead of talking about my weight please lol

Post 249090 by Dangerous Dave on 2009-08-13 16:58:20

[quote=p fandango;249084]nice to have it feeling like a car again[/quote] Apart from everything has been removed out of it LOL

Post 249092 by smithy on 2009-08-13 17:15:43

[quote=p fandango;249088]the fuel gauge is already just above the red, can we change the subject instead of talking about my weight please lol[/quote] are you bringing the car to the strip on the 6/8/09 mate it would be nice to see it and how it goes next to my 135 bhp 940 lpt saloon lol

Post 249095 by p fandango on 2009-08-13 17:44:59

[quote=bomb192uk;249090]Apart from everything has been removed out of it LOL[/quote] theirs a steering wheel & a speedo, what more does it need lol (actually, does it need them lol)

Post 249097 by p fandango on 2009-08-13 17:46:56

[quote=smithy;249092]are you bringing the car to the strip on the 6/8/09 mate it would be nice to see it and how it goes next to my 135 bhp 940 lpt saloon lol[/quote] i was going to get it trailered there but tbh the expense of that is better put towards getting it back on the road. I'm not sure what the plans are yet, might not be able to make it, might just watch, or might give the tractor a thrash (we could have a good race if you're up for it lol)

Post 249160 by smithy on 2009-08-13 22:40:18

[quote=p fandango;249097]i was going to get it trailered there but tbh the expense of that is better put towards getting it back on the road. I'm not sure what the plans are yet, might not be able to make it, might just watch, or might give the tractor a thrash (we could have a good race if you're up for it lol)[/quote] well if you are slower than a 28 sec quater i might have a chance lol

Post 250828 by p fandango on 2009-08-21 23:43:12

got a set of blue injectors & a FSE fuel pressure regulator as well now thanks to FFM, not fitted either yet & might have to wait till i get the TT ecu so all can be set-up right i've also cut more of the wiring back to the fuseholder & got the weight removed upto 240kg, just 10kg more. I did have a very scary moment after cutting all the wiring & not being able to get BT started, thought i'd really screwed it up but remembered the starter motor is off a flick switch so turning the key won't start it DOH

Post 251185 by p fandango on 2009-08-23 16:30:02

actually spent the day putting wires in, got the dash loom done & all the power & earths are wired together on everything now. To do my bit for the enviroment (& being skint) i re-used the wire i'd took out, just got the sensors & inputs to wire now

Post 252984 by p fandango on 2009-08-30 10:00:52

done a bit more wiring yest. [LIST] [*]dials still work OK [*]RPM tell-tale works [*]Apexi powers up, measures throttle position & RPM, just got the speed, boost sensor & solenoid to wire [*]the WOT unit doesn't work, not sure if its the unit or i've wired it wrong. It was only going to be used as a T-5R style overboost on full throttle so no real lose [*]Launch control relay works, but not sure of which wire on the coil yet so not finished [/LIST] still got the rear lights to wire back up, the light switches on the new box unit to wire & some wires in the engine bay to tidy & shorten the lauch control is a home made system to keep the revs accurate to help get the car off the line. On a turbo its hard to get the right revs, too much & the turbo spools up & spins the wheels, not enough & it bogs down. Its basically a second rev-limiter set to around 3.5k rpm (adjustable) so you can keep the throttle floored & just concerntrate on the clutch & getting the power put down right. Last year i had the system wired to the steering wheel button but i've now moved it onto a sensor on the clutch switch so its fully automatic. The system will now also cut in during gearchanges so no need to back off the throttle. I used the system to prove to a bloke at work that his Audi wasn't quick, i think BT sat at the lights with the exhaust sounding like a machine gun must of scared him more than anything lol

Post 253066 by Dangerous Dave on 2009-08-30 15:53:22

LOL PF. So is your launch control a kit you build yourself?

Post 253068 by AlanG on 2009-08-30 16:00:37

[quote=p fandango;252984]done a bit more wiring yest. [LIST] [*]dials still work OK [*]RPM tell-tale works [*]Apexi powers up, measures throttle position & RPM, just got the speed, boost sensor & solenoid to wire [*]the WOT unit doesn't work, not sure if its the unit or i've wired it wrong. It was only going to be used as a T-5R style overboost on full throttle so no real lose [*]Launch control relay works, but not sure of which wire on the coil yet so not finished [/LIST] still got the rear lights to wire back up, the light switches on the new box unit to wire & some wires in the engine bay to tidy & shorten the lauch control is a home made system to keep the revs accurate to help get the car off the line. On a turbo its hard to get the right revs, too much & the turbo spools up & spins the wheels, not enough & it bogs down. Its basically a second rev-limiter set to around 3.5k rpm (adjustable) so you can keep the throttle floored & just concerntrate on the clutch & getting the power put down right. Last year i had the system wired to the steering wheel button but i've now moved it onto a sensor on the clutch switch so its fully automatic. The system will now also cut in during gearchanges so no need to back off the throttle. I used the system to prove to a bloke at work that his Audi wasn't quick, i think BT sat at the lights with the exhaust sounding like a machine gun must of scared him more than anything lol[/quote] Any good wi hoovers?

Post 253216 by p fandango on 2009-08-30 20:59:03

[quote=bomb192uk;253066]So is your launch control a kit you build yourself?[/quote] not a kit as such. Its a standard Omex rev-limiter, an on-off switch, an extra brake pedal switch mounted onto the clutch pedal, & a relay in the coil lead (the Omex didn't like being wired but not powered up, so have to disconnect the signal feed to deactive it when the clutch is released)

Post 253218 by p fandango on 2009-08-30 21:00:04

[quote=AlanG;253068]Any good wi hoovers?[/quote] not sure tbh mate, how many kg's do you want removing from it? lol

Post 253250 by AlanG on 2009-08-30 21:36:46

[quote=p fandango;253218]not sure tbh mate, how many kg's do you want removing from it? lol[/quote] Haw haw!! Emptying it would remove a few...What's your favourite biscuit?..

Post 253252 by p fandango on 2009-08-30 21:39:12

[quote=AlanG;253250]Haw haw!! Emptying it would remove a few...What's your favourite biscuit?..[/quote] got to be the sugar covered "NICE" biscuits, but it'd be a Bakewell tart everday if i had a choice

Post 253256 by AlanG on 2009-08-30 21:42:54

[quote=p fandango;253252]got to be the sugar covered "NICE" biscuits, but it'd be a Bakewell tart everday if i had a choice[/quote] Ah the Bakewells........Mate,I'm not goin' to hi-jack this one for the next biscuit thread....It wouldn't be right...

Post 253270 by p fandango on 2009-08-30 22:02:39

[quote=AlanG;253256]Ah the Bakewells........Mate,I'm not goin' to hi-jack this one for the next biscuit thread....It wouldn't be right...[/quote] thought we'd already got a hijacked biscuit thread somewhere anyway?

Post 253273 by AlanG on 2009-08-30 22:07:26

[QUOTE=p fandango;253270]thought we'd already got a hijacked biscuit thread somewhere anyway?[/QUOTE Have my eye on more than one Duane.....

Post 253274 by p fandango on 2009-08-30 22:08:59

[quote=AlanG;253273]Have my eye on more than one Duane.....[/quote] oh dear lol

Post 253282 by AlanG on 2009-08-30 22:17:09

[quote=p fandango;253274]oh dear lol[/quote] Keeps them on their toes,was thinking about hi-jackin' one for hoovers. I like hoovers..

Post 253415 by p fandango on 2009-08-31 13:59:56

Mr Grinder came out briefly again today. Took another 1.4kg off the inside of the bootlid, still think their about 2.5-3kg to come off the boot yet. 241.4kg now gone PS i got me Bakewells for tonight midnight snack

Post 253417 by AlanG on 2009-08-31 14:05:07

[quote=p fandango;253415]Mr Grinder came out briefly again today. Took another 1.4kg off the inside of the bootlid, still think their about 2.5-3kg to come off the boot yet. 241.4kg now gone PS i got me Bakewells for tonight midnight snack[/quote] Tarts or slices?....

Post 253419 by p fandango on 2009-08-31 14:08:02

[quote=AlanG;253417]Tarts or slices?....[/quote] has to be tarts, slices aren't quite the same (& there smaller lol)

Post 253421 by AlanG on 2009-08-31 14:13:33

I prefer slices but just can't resist a tart........:wink:

Post 253474 by p fandango on 2009-08-31 17:55:05

got bored again so had another go on the boot lid, got another bracket off & got really bored & sanded the bonding off (not sure how much that weighs lol) sorry about the naff photo, but i wasn't coming back in the house to get my proper camera 242kg gone, 8kg till my next target & 1/4 of a ton removed

Post 253482 by JelT5 on 2009-08-31 18:14:47

[quote=p fandango;253474]got bored again so had another go on the boot lid, got another bracket off & got really bored & sanded the bonding off (not sure how much that weighs lol) sorry about the naff photo, but i wasn't coming back in the house to get my proper camera 242kg gone, 8kg till my next target & 1/4 of a ton removed[/quote] Why bother having a bootlid at all mate? Make one out of newspaper and paint it ;) No one will ever notice lol

Post 253484 by AlanG on 2009-08-31 18:22:15

[quote=JelT5;253482]Why bother having a bootlid at all mate? Make one out of newspaper and paint it ;) No one will ever notice lol[/quote] Just humour him Jerry.........He's happy..

Post 253499 by p fandango on 2009-08-31 19:03:43

[quote=JelT5;253482]Why bother having a bootlid at all mate? Make one out of newspaper and paint it ;) No one will ever notice lol[/quote] at the minute i'm having to remove the bootlid everyday to connect the battery while i sort the wiring out, & i know there are few clues i'm trying to keep the outside looking standard(ish) i have go a contact who said she can make anything i want out of fibre glass (or carbon fibre) so might get just a boot skin made eventually to clip on

Post 253501 by p fandango on 2009-08-31 19:05:15

[quote=AlanG;253484]Just humour him Jerry.........He's happy..[/quote] oh yes :firedevil

Post 253570 by sen on 2009-08-31 21:49:46

Fooking ell!!!! now that is a list what credit munch lol

Post 253593 by p fandango on 2009-08-31 22:20:44

[quote=sen;253570]Fooking ell!!!! now that is a list what credit munch lol[/quote] lol thanks mate, its took over 10years to get her to that spec, & only a couple of monthes to rip everything out lol

Post 253595 by AlanG on 2009-08-31 22:24:05

[quote=p fandango;253593]lol thanks mate, its took over 10years to get her to that spec, & only a couple of monthes to rip everything out lol[/quote] Have you told the insurance that you're now flying a kite?

Post 253603 by p fandango on 2009-08-31 22:31:35

[quote=AlanG;253595]Have you told the insurance that you're now flying a kite?[/quote] all the mods were declared when she was on the road, but i've let the insurance lapse while she's off the road & i do the work. I'm dreading trying to talk them thru it all, the last time they actually asked me if i'd installed an intercooler to raise the boost :blowingup

Post 253610 by AlanG on 2009-08-31 22:38:05

[quote=p fandango;253603]all the mods were declared when she was on the road, but i've let the insurance lapse while she's off the road & i do the work. I'm dreading trying to talk them thru it all, the last time they actually asked me if i'd installed an intercooler to raise the boost :blowingup[/quote] Good luck wi that,Duane. Doesn't matter how honest you are. Check out the small print,in particular the line that reads,and I quote.." This policy will not pay out under any circumstances"........

Post 253621 by p fandango on 2009-08-31 22:52:25

[quote=AlanG;253610]Good luck wi that,Duane. Doesn't matter how honest you are. Check out the small print,in particular the line that reads,and I quote.." This policy will not pay out under any circumstances"........[/quote] hmm tell me about it, luckily i've never had a (major) accident & had to claim off the insurance yet. When i had the nitrous fitted there was only one company who would insure me with it, there condition was the bottle is turned off when on the road. What an easy cop out that would of been if i did have to claim, "sorry we found the bottle was open" so turns the case into my word against theirs & i know who won, i always removed the pipe just to make sure

Post 254332 by p fandango on 2009-09-03 11:14:48

another 0.7kg off, took me 2 angle grinders to do it but i've cut the centre out of the bumper reinforcement. Total now 242.7kg removed hey look, i can see the intercooler from here (just lol) fed up of taking the front skirt off everytime i did they same as TWR did on the BTCC car & drilled access holes in it, the whole bumper comes off in 1 piece now (wonder if they'll let me race like that lol)

Post 254634 by p fandango on 2009-09-04 11:55:19

today i've been mainly playing with the pop-riveter. altho i had brought bonnet pins to secure the bootlid down i wasn't keen on them, so a quick trip to B&Q found some nice small draw-bolt latches i preferred. Managed to scratch the paint in a couple of plaecs when the gun slipped, but its too be expected now :frown: not to be out done i had to use Mr Angle Grinder Junior, made a bracket to hold the battery cut-off switch. Made from a £2.50 L bracket again from B&Q, Demon tweeks wanted £22 (it was alloy & a bit posher). Just got to creep round my bro to put the terminals on the wire for me now, & run the external pull-chord to it i've also rewired the lights switches (headlights & rear fog) onto the panel by the handbrake so no more loose wires hanging from the dash/bulkhead. Just got the fan over-ride & exahaust valve into the panel now

Post 254639 by JelT5 on 2009-09-04 12:08:14

[quote=p fandango;254634]today i've been mainly playing with the pop-riveter.[/quote] Good man! [quote=]altho i had brought bonnet pins to secure the bootlid down i wasn't keen on them, so a quick trip to B&Q found some nice small draw-bolt latches i preferred. Managed to scratch the paint in a couple of plaecs when the gun slipped, but its too be expected now :frown:[/quote] Looks good :) apart from the scratches lol [quote=]not to be out done i had to use Mr Angle Grinder Junior, made a bracket to hold the battery cut-off switch. Made from a £2.50 L bracket again from B&Q, Demon tweeks wanted £22 (it was alloy & a bit posher). Just got to creep round my bro to put the terminals on the wire for me now, & run the external pull-chord to it[/quote] can I stop mourning for Mr AG senior now please mate ;) [quote=]i've also rewired the lights switches (headlights & rear fog) onto the panel by the handbrake so no more loose wires hanging from the dash/bulkhead. Just got the fan over-ride & exahaust valve into the panel now[/quote] Good stuff dude- like the interior; proper race car nearly!

Post 254656 by PaulZX on 2009-09-04 12:41:00

gettin on with her then....? Time's getting tight to get her on track this year.....

Post 254660 by p fandango on 2009-09-04 12:48:50

[quote=JelT5;254639]Good man![/quote] it doesn't feel right fitting stuff onto BT lol

Looks good :) apart from the scratches lol

can I stop mourning for Mr AG senior now please mate ;)

Good stuff dude- like the interior; proper race car nearly!

Post 254661 by p fandango on 2009-09-04 12:50:50

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;254656]gettin on with her then....? Time's getting tight to get her on track this year.....[/quote] i can't see her on the track this year tbh, still got the windscreen to replace & MOT to get. I'll set Flame & Thunder as my target but we'll see. Not much more to do really, got the windscreen to do & rear lights to wire, but almost MOTable then

Post 254665 by PaulZX on 2009-09-04 13:01:13

you got somewhere for the mot, have ya? If not, I'm sure andy will do it for ya.....

Post 254669 by JelT5 on 2009-09-04 13:14:38

[quote=p fandango;254660]it doesn't feel right fitting stuff onto BT lol[/quote] Fair point there. [quote=]you heartless sod you. Just because no-one mourned the loss of your gearbox, think we had a party when we found out another auto had left this world (only messing lol)[/quote] Heartless? FFS! I cried myself to sleep the other night thinking about Mr AG's demise. As for my autobox, well I didn't expect any sympathy from you miserable fokkers LOL [quote=]i'm still worried about how noisey its going to be in there lol[/quote] I haven't really got any pics of my old RS interior, but it looked similar to yours and was noisey as f@ck inside and out! Coupla pics below...the 44idfs made a beautiful induction roar :biggrin:

Post 254675 by cameron on 2009-09-04 13:43:27

Blimey PF you'll have a plastic windscreen next :doh: Cant be much weight left to loose now :confused:

Post 254685 by p fandango on 2009-09-04 14:12:14

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;254665]you got somewhere for the mot, have ya? If not, I'm sure andy will do it for ya.....[/quote] thanks mate, i was going to use the one over in Warwick Brett uses. If they pass his VW wrecks with no issues then BT should be ok lol, i'll keep Andy in mind tho

Post 254687 by p fandango on 2009-09-04 14:18:31

[quote=JelT5;254669]Heartless? FFS! I cried myself to sleep the other night thinking about Mr AG's demise. As for my autobox, well I didn't expect any sympathy from you miserable fokkers LOL[/quote] my appologises mate, i didn't realise his death had affected anyone else quite like it had me. As for the auto box, well this is the "Volvo PERFORMANCE club" & with some Fisher Price kids toys having more gears than your car doesn't quite cut the mustard in my book boyo lol (before i get every auto owner on the forum flaming me, or even out to beat me up Sunday i am just messing lol)

I haven't really got any pics of my old RS interior, but it looked similar to yours and was noisey as f@ck inside and out! Coupla pics below...the 44idfs made a beautiful induction roar :biggrin:

Post 254692 by p fandango on 2009-09-04 14:26:59

[quote=cameron;254675]Blimey PF you'll have a plastic windscreen next :doh: Cant be much weight left to loose now :confused:[/quote] i've got a feeling the windscreen has to be glass by-law for some reason, i'll stick with that anyway parts to be removed [LIST] [*]rear bumper foam & spacer [*]sound deadening [*]rear seat support [*]bracket on handbrake console [*]bracket for rear seat upright [*]ABS [*]towbar [/LIST] then i'm going to start lightening panels ie drill holes behind the door rubbing strips etc

Post 254694 by cornclose on 2009-09-04 14:34:30

Fuel economy should be brill with all that weight gone :wow:

Post 254698 by p fandango on 2009-09-04 14:51:12

[quote=cornclose;254694]Fuel economy should be brill with all that weight gone :wow:[/quote] perhaps i should put a D5 engine in her as well, i've removed the trip computer just to make sure i can't see the mpg lol

Post 254720 by p fandango on 2009-09-04 16:27:01

got bored again so made the mounting bracket up for the temp gauges don't worry, its aluminium so doesn't weigh much lol

Post 255382 by AlanG on 2009-09-07 01:06:58

That wee black box sitting the er dash wouldn't be a Road Angel now,would it?:shifty:

Post 255490 by p fandango on 2009-09-07 14:22:27

[quote=AlanG;255382]That wee black box sitting the er dash wouldn't be a Road Angel now,would it?:shifty:[/quote] no thats my WOT (wide open throttle) unit. Its currently used to trip the Apexi's overboost so works like the T-5R ecu, only i can control how much extra boost it gives at full throttle, & for how long. It can be used to control nitrous, water injection, intercooler spray or basically anything that you want to work when you hit full throttle

Post 255514 by JelT5 on 2009-09-07 16:20:21

[quote=p fandango;254687]my appologises mate, i didn't realise his death had affected anyone else quite like it had me. As for the auto box, well this is the "Volvo PERFORMANCE club" & with some Fisher Price kids toys having more gears than your car doesn't quite cut the mustard in my book boyo lol (before i get every auto owner on the forum flaming me, or even out to beat me up Sunday i am just messing lol)[/quote] Having had to mourn Mr Hitachi-110V some years ago, it was a bit distressing ;) Fisher Price hahaha. There's really no answer for that one...apart from, yes! [quote=]very nice, is that a MkI or MkII Escort?[/quote] Mk II buddy. Spent quite alot on it- inner wings were like cobwebs when I bought it as with most RSs of that era. Bought it for £750 in 1996. They seem to fetch big bucks now.

Post 257170 by cragmaz on 2009-09-13 11:34:27

Car is awesome pal, well done!!!! wish i had the balls to do what you done!, bet its rather swift eh! Craig

Post 257252 by p fandango on 2009-09-13 18:15:07

[quote=cragmaz;257170]Car is awesome pal, well done!!!! wish i had the balls to do what you done!, bet its rather swift eh![/quote] nice one thanks, i haven't drove it for about 4months now so no idea how much the weight saving has affected it. Is it balls or stupidity lol

Post 258156 by p fandango on 2009-09-17 19:57:57

the alloy sheet finally arrived to blank off the sunroof yesterday, i've pop-rivetted it over the hole but quite happy with how well the rivets hide. The original plan was to paint it black, but think the bare silver makes it look like a normal glass sunroof so its getting left as is & the good thing is with BT now being water-tight again the car cover can be ditched

Post 258203 by sen on 2009-09-17 20:55:04

Looking good ped!!!!

Post 258207 by PaulZX on 2009-09-17 20:59:01

can't we sneak her out at 2am, and go for a rip yet? I'll stay behind you in the fridge mover.... it cracks me up when I look at the gap in yer arches.... :lol:

Post 258366 by p fandango on 2009-09-18 19:08:15

[quote=sen;258203]Looking good ped!!!![/quote] yeh she's getting there, nice to see her out in the open again

Post 258368 by p fandango on 2009-09-18 19:11:39

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;258207]can't we sneak her out at 2am, and go for a rip yet? I'll stay behind you in the fridge mover....[/quote] erm she's actually out of petrol at the minute, or i've finally cut a wire i shouldn't of lol. Its actually quite annoyed me because they've stopped working on the neighbours house so i could finally wheel her down the drive & take some pick of BT & Bonny together :(

it cracks me up when I look at the gap in yer arches.... :lol:

Post 258387 by sen on 2009-09-18 20:31:37

Fook me has that got any springs at all Fooook lmao

Post 258390 by p fandango on 2009-09-18 20:41:44

[quote=sen;258387]Fook me has that got any springs at all Fooook lmao[/quote] the 309 did, his Astra didn't (not sure about the fronts, but the rear was running on just the shocks) & was quite fun to drive actually felt like a go-kart

Post 258492 by p fandango on 2009-09-19 15:05:25

couldn't be bothered to do much today, buut did have a quick play around with the passenger seat & in the boot i decided to just have the seat bolted in perminant with no runner (as i'd knackered it) & want to see what it was like fitted straight onto the floor a bit further back & lower will help shift some of the weight back as well i had to sit in it, & i can still see out the windows so not bad going, depending how others get on i can always fit spacers also fitted the battery tray properly, its in the same place as before but bolted it thru the floor now instead of just being held with self-tapping screws also fitted the screen wash bottle, not plumbed it or wired it in yet tho

Post 258497 by t5_carl on 2009-09-19 15:38:47

you cant beat cut springs!i normally cut mine in half, like here!lol

Post 259500 by p fandango on 2009-09-23 19:50:30

despite having the whole day off today i basically did nothing, knackered my cone cutter so ended up just doing the pilot holes for one of the rear doors the holes will be bigger once i get a decent hole cutter, looks a bit of a mess but you can't see whats missing with the rubbing strip back on for some reason i don't think i'll have any problems with water collecting in the doors lol total weight removed 245.2kg, only another 4.8kg (which is easy to find) till the magic 1/4 of a ton :)

Post 259519 by PaulZX on 2009-09-23 20:38:53

once them springs are done, you'll be at yer target buddy.... you still poppin in tomorrow?

Post 259527 by p fandango on 2009-09-23 21:08:18

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;259519]once them springs are done, you'll be at yer target buddy....[/quote] yeh, Daz is best with them so got to get him round to cut them (& get some more grinding discs)

you still poppin in tomorrow?

Post 259529 by PaulZX on 2009-09-23 21:12:04

[quote=p fandango;259527]yeh, Daz is best with them so got to get him round to cut them (& get some more grinding discs) oh yeh i'd forgot already lol, got training at work from 9 so won't be till the early evening[/quote] no worries mate, I'm going nowhere until payday on friday... goin a bit stir crazy, I've been in online all week tryin to get parts for the zed....

Post 261691 by p fandango on 2009-10-01 21:50:47

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;259529]no worries mate, I'm going nowhere until payday on friday...[/quote] DOH sorry i didn't make it round mate, will be round to soon tho

Post 261692 by p fandango on 2009-10-01 21:58:18

:partysmil [FONT="Arial Black"][SIZE="5"]BIG[/SIZE][/FONT] target reached now over 250kg (250.6kg to be exact) & it has got more to come off. Removing just the swan-neck from the towbar which weigh'd 5.7kg was enough to clear my 1/4ton goal. I'm having to cut the rest of the towbar off but still think its going to be a good old weight. Also got the rear bonnet pins also done, the pins are in & secure & the holes drilled in the bonnet skin, just got to screw the latches on

Post 261752 by sen on 2009-10-02 09:44:37

[quote=p fandango;261692]:partysmil [FONT="Arial Black"][SIZE="5"]BIG[/SIZE][/FONT] target reached now over 250kg (250.6kg to be exact) & it has got more to come off. Removing just the swan-neck from the towbar which weigh'd 5.7kg was enough to clear my 1/4ton goal. I'm having to cut the rest of the towbar off but still think its going to be a good old weight. Also got the rear bonnet pins also done, the pins are in & secure & the holes drilled in the bonnet skin, just got to screw the latches on[/quote] Champagne out then :band:

Post 261773 by JelT5 on 2009-10-02 11:24:28

[quote=p fandango;261692]:partysmil [FONT="Arial Black"][SIZE="5"]BIG[/SIZE][/FONT] target reached now over 250kg (250.6kg to be exact) & it has got more to come off. Removing just the swan-neck from the towbar which weigh'd 5.7kg was enough to clear my 1/4ton goal. I'm having to cut the rest of the towbar off but still think its going to be a good old weight. Also got the rear bonnet pins also done, the pins are in & secure & the holes drilled in the bonnet skin, just got to screw the latches on[/quote] Well done mate- excellent stuff! What's the car's weight now that it's lost 250+kg? How is young Master Angle Grinder doing? Not killed him yet I hope! I couldn't stand to go thru all the heartache and loss on your behalf yet again ;)

Post 261925 by p fandango on 2009-10-02 23:51:03

[quote=sen;261752]Champagne out then :band:[/quote] not Champagne but a cheap night on the Fosters lol (that explains some of my c*ap posts tonight lol)

Post 261926 by p fandango on 2009-10-02 23:56:48

[quote=JelT5;261773]Well done mate- excellent stuff! What's the car's weight now that it's lost 250+kg?[/quote] going by Volvo's average book weight (1436kg) it should be about 1185.4kg now, once BT is back on the road FFM has a contact who has kindly said will weigh for so we can get a true figure [quote]How is young Master Angle Grinder doing? Not killed him yet I hope! I couldn't stand to go thru all the heartache and loss on your behalf yet again ;)[/quote] he's still got a bit of an appetite & chewing thru discs so had a bit of a rest while i top-up on supplies, got the rear bumper to lighten next which is what killed Mr Angle Grinder Senior so time will tell lol

Post 263660 by p fandango on 2009-10-10 15:04:06

Mr angle grinder junior has been having a bit of a rest recently, but the cobwebs came off & removed some more metal from the bootlid. Another 0.7kg off making the total 251.3kg

Post 263661 by Porcine_Aviator on 2009-10-10 15:14:33

Here's a thought, if you made up a wafer thin plastic boot lid that would save you a lot of weight. :)

Post 263667 by Tomcat on 2009-10-10 15:44:03

Oh the poor,poor car, what have you done to it??...

Post 263669 by p fandango on 2009-10-10 15:53:53

[quote=Porcine_Aviator;263661]Here's a thought, if you made up a wafer thin plastic boot lid that would save you a lot of weight. :)[/quote] i have got someone who does very good work with fibreglass & said she will make anything i want, but its all down to having the money so just doing what i can with what i've got at the minute

Post 263670 by p fandango on 2009-10-10 15:55:33

[quote=Tomcat;263667]Oh the poor,poor car, what have you done to it??...[/quote] turning her into a weekend toy, she's too thirsty to use as a daily drive & wouldn't get half of what i paid to have the 19t fitted if i tried to sell her

Post 263675 by Tomcat on 2009-10-10 16:07:40

I'm just pulling your leg Pedro...in the end it's better than having to sell it isn't it?....Plus if you ever need to work on it you wont need a jack will you?, although you might need some tie downs to stop it blowing away.

Post 263679 by p fandango on 2009-10-10 17:11:29

[quote=Tomcat;263675]I'm just pulling your leg Pedro...in the end it's better than having to sell it isn't it?....Plus if you ever need to work on it you wont need a jack will you?, although you might need some tie downs to stop it blowing away.[/quote] tbh mate i even question myself to whether i've done the right thing or not, when i look back to how comfy & clean she was when i first got her & look how she is now it is a bit of a shame. Fingers crossed she'll make it all worth it once she hits the strip again

Post 263684 by PaulZX on 2009-10-10 18:10:03

[quote=p fandango;263679]tbh mate i even question myself to whether i've done the right thing or not, when i look back to how comfy & clean she was when i first got her & look how she is now it is a bit of a shame. Fingers crossed she'll make it all worth it once she hits the strip again[/quote] you have your target time young tarmac warrior..... side-by-side one your first run would be nice.... ;)

Post 263687 by p fandango on 2009-10-10 18:21:28

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;263684]you have your target time young tarmac warrior..... side-by-side one your first run would be nice.... ;)[/quote] 2 T-5's doing a sub-14 whilest racing against each other would (sorry will) make a lovely video :biggrin:

Post 263701 by PaulZX on 2009-10-10 19:54:51

[quote=p fandango;263687]2 T-5's doing a sub-14 whilest racing against each other would (sorry will) make a lovely video :biggrin:[/quote] Amen to that... :)

Post 264926 by p fandango on 2009-10-17 15:42:09

with one thing & anything i haven't had much time to do any more work on BT, did manage to tidy the main battery wire up this morning tho & run the pipe for the screen bottle into the engine bay

Post 267180 by p fandango on 2009-11-02 10:31:07

yay finally got the bloody rear bumper off, it was the small studs either end of the bumper holding it on (& the rust lol). With the help of Mr Angle Grinder Junior & Mr Recirc Saw i got quite alot of the towbar off, & binned the foam from inside the bumper. 259.6kg now gone :shockedbi

Post 267182 by JelT5 on 2009-11-02 10:37:54

[quote=p fandango;267180]yay finally got the bloody rear bumper off, it was the small studs either end of the bumper holding it on (& the rust lol). With the help of Mr Angle Grinder Junior & Mr Recirc Saw i got quite alot of the towbar off, & binned the foam from inside the bumper. 259.6kg now gone :shockedbi [/quote] Good man! It's good to see the bits n bobs still coming off mate :biggrin: Also good to know both Mr Recirc and AG are in action!

Post 267183 by p fandango on 2009-11-02 10:39:58

[quote=JelT5;267182]Good man! It's good to see the bits n bobs still coming off mate :biggrin: Also good to know both Mr Recirc and AG are in action![/quote] the list of bits for the bin is getting very small now tho mate, got to get a decent hole saw so i can start lightening the remaining panels then lol hows things with you then mate, the go-kart still going strong? lol

Post 267203 by 850 2.5 10v on 2009-11-02 14:06:46

Plastic rear and side windows?

Post 267204 by p fandango on 2009-11-02 14:11:41

[quote=850 2.5 10v;267203]Plastic rear and side windows?[/quote] the four door windows are already perspex, might get round to doing the rear screen but we'll

Post 267225 by phil_woods on 2009-11-02 16:17:30

Ped this is the first time I have read this thread and I am amazed you should be proud of the amount of work u have done.

Post 267298 by p fandango on 2009-11-02 21:16:35

[quote=phil_woods;267225]Ped this is the first time I have read this thread and I am amazed you should be proud of the amount of work u have done.[/quote] why thank you sir. I'm very proud of how BT is coming along, even tho everything is just getting ditched & thrown in the bin i'm still trying to keep it looking clean & organised. Just can't wait to get her back on the road

Post 267332 by JelT5 on 2009-11-03 09:17:00

[quote=p fandango;267183]the list of bits for the bin is getting very small now tho mate, got to get a decent hole saw so i can start lightening the remaining panels then lol hows things with you then mate, the go-kart still going strong? lol[/quote] Go kart running well due to recent and long overdue service! Oil changes every 3k but hadn't had plugs, dizzy cap etc done for 15k oops...may well do a manual swap next year if I can find a cheap P1 70T5 as a donor. Keep yer eyes peeled mate! Will want it next summer. Decided I prob won't get a TVR now; like the sleeper anonimity of the ovlov too much!

Post 267333 by p fandango on 2009-11-03 09:33:39

[quote=JelT5;267332]Go kart running well due to recent and long overdue service! Oil changes every 3k but hadn't had plugs, dizzy cap etc done for 15k oops...may well do a manual swap next year if I can find a cheap P1 70T5 as a donor. Keep yer eyes peeled mate! Will want it next summer. Decided I prob won't get a TVR now; like the sleeper anonimity of the ovlov too much![/quote] glad all is well mate, your meant to change the plugs? lol. Manual swop sounds like a good plan (not that i'm anti-auto or anything lol), won't a manual 850 do as a donor?

Post 267335 by p fandango on 2009-11-03 09:37:10

been out annoying the neighbours already this morning, cut the rear bumper reinforcement up. Still got more to remove from the remaining bits but thats another 3.2kg in the bin (262.8kg total now)

Post 267349 by p fandango on 2009-11-03 11:46:02

thats a bit better, still want to get some more off it but Mr Angle Grinder Junior has now also departed. I thought it had just shorted out becuase of the rain, but its gone into limp home mode & think its the brushes in the motor have gone like Mr Senior. Think i need to invest in a decent make next time not the B&Q specials

Post 267449 by Dangerous Dave on 2009-11-03 23:06:44

I have a bosch one that has just kept on going and going, had the cheap ones and they didn't last long at all. It tuns and sounds really smooth compared to the cheapo ones. And they're not that expensive really

Post 267454 by p fandango on 2009-11-03 23:40:28

[quote=bomb192uk;267449]I have a bosch one that has just kept on going and going, had the cheap ones and they didn't last long at all. It tuns and sounds really smooth compared to the cheapo ones. And they're not that expensive really[/quote] been looking round the online shops today & tbh i didn't see any Bosch ones. Machine Mart have got a heavy duty Clarke grinder with a good old 1010watt motor for £32 which is top of the list so far

Post 267477 by Dangerous Dave on 2009-11-04 10:11:40

I only paid about £36 for the one I got now, it is only a small one with the 4inch discs. B&Q have got one for £38 at the moment, so theres bound to be a place which will do it cheaper

Post 267485 by p fandango on 2009-11-04 11:44:28

just found it on B&Who website, i might be able to return Junior & make up the difference for the Bosch. I do like the idea of having over 1000watt (not power mad, honest) so not 100% sure yet. Are Clarke any good, i know there known for there welders? http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/con115-41-2in-angle-grinder-230v

Post 267495 by JelT5 on 2009-11-04 13:17:52

[quote=p fandango;267349]thats a bit better, still want to get some more off it but Mr Angle Grinder Junior has now also departed. I thought it had just shorted out becuase of the rain, but its gone into limp home mode & think its the brushes in the motor have gone like Mr Senior. Think i need to invest in a decent make next time not the B&Q specials[/quote] I'm wearing the black armband yet again mate... Had I known you were looking for a good pair of AGs when I was back in UK last week you coulda had my AG junior and senior at a special price bud. Dirt cheap in other words! They're now in the hands of a hairy Cheltenham builder and heading for an early grave :(

Post 267500 by p fandango on 2009-11-04 13:58:05

[quote=JelT5;267495]I'm wearing the black armband yet again mate...[/quote] thanks mate, i think i'm keeping B&Q in profit by using cheap grinders lol

Had I known you were looking for a good pair of AGs when I was back in UK last week you coulda had my AG junior and senior at a special price bud. Dirt cheap in other words! They're now in the hands of a hairy Cheltenham builder and heading for an early grave :(

Post 267533 by JelT5 on 2009-11-04 19:53:49

[quote=p fandango;267333]glad all is well mate, your meant to change the plugs? lol. Manual swop sounds like a good plan (not that i'm anti-auto or anything lol), won't a manual 850 do as a donor?[/quote] Apparently not all the bits from an 850 will fit a V70...I always thought that the P1 70 was a facelifted 850, but the guy who is prepared to do the work for me says not; so have to find a V70 nice n cheap :)

Post 267576 by p fandango on 2009-11-05 06:39:19

[quote=JelT5;267533]Apparently not all the bits from an 850 will fit a V70...I always thought that the P1 70 was a facelifted 850, but the guy who is prepared to do the work for me says not; so have to find a V70 nice n cheap :)[/quote] i'd of thought everything would fit as well, the gearbox will so got to be the something on the pedal box side thats different. You could just buy a proper manual 850 for racing & keep the gokart for everyday use, save messing about changing the gearbox on any car

Post 267578 by JelT5 on 2009-11-05 07:37:42

[quote=p fandango;267576]i'd of thought everything would fit as well, the gearbox will so got to be the something on the pedal box side thats different. You could just buy a proper manual 850 for racing & keep the gokart for everyday use, save messing about changing the gearbox on any car[/quote] It's crossed my mind mate; maybe Tomcat will sell me his T5R next summer, if he's not got rid of it by then :) [B] BUT...[/B] It'll cost me nearly double the cost of the box swap will do to get it registered etc over here...thats a couple of grand that could be well spent on go faster/ handling bits :firedevil

Post 267585 by p fandango on 2009-11-05 08:47:43

[quote=JelT5;267578]It'll cost me nearly double the cost of the box swap will do to get it registered etc over here...thats a couple of grand that could be well spent on go faster/ handling bits :firedevil[/quote] why register it there then? lol glad to see everything in Frenchland isn't just eating snails & drinking wine, you don't get everything your own way & they do try & rob you like over here lol

Post 267600 by JelT5 on 2009-11-05 11:20:00

[quote=p fandango;267585]why register it there then? lol glad to see everything in Frenchland isn't just eating snails & drinking wine, you don't get everything your own way & they do try & rob you like over here lol[/quote] yech! snails- no thanks! prefer slugs mate lol UK insurers don't like non UK residents which is why I'd have to register it here; lhd lights, certificate of conformity etc; it's not difficult, just a bit pricey when you add it all together :(

Post 267602 by p fandango on 2009-11-05 11:33:31

[quote=JelT5;267600]yech! snails- no thanks! prefer slugs mate lol[/quote] ah le McDonalds lol (or is Ronald McDonald actually feminine lol)

UK insurers don't like non UK residents which is why I'd have to register it here; lhd lights, certificate of conformity etc; it's not difficult, just a bit pricey when you add it all together :(

Post 274397 by p fandango on 2009-12-12 09:32:37

with the bad weather now here & still no angle grinder i haven't had to do anything on BT for quite a while now. I have been planning some more things to do once Santa has been & gone. Decided the boot floor & spare wheel well is being cut out & an alloy sheet put in instead, going to cut out the rear seat support as well. The power steering is going & the boot lid is being cut up more, going to seperate the number plate surround from the main lid because its a bit to flimsy since the internal reinforcement was cut out

Post 274418 by streaky744 on 2009-12-12 10:35:27

great way to save weight is ditch all the glass as well. don't laugh it will shock you what it all weighs with all the door internals as well. ok it get wet when its raining but a visor on a crash helmet does the trick. and after all the glass is only there for comfort.

Post 274449 by JelT5 on 2009-12-12 14:43:40

[quote=p fandango;267602]ah le McDonalds lol (or is Ronald McDonald actually feminine lol)[/quote] I'm not sure about gender, most likely masculine lol [quote=]UK insurers don't like anyone mate lol. Wouldn't you need to get the V70 reconformed after the manual conversion is or that classed as a minor mod (or won't they know its been done lol)[/quote] I won't say anything if you don't mate lol [quote=]i want to do some grinding :cry:[/quote] Must be heartbreaking not to have any form of grinding gear buddy! You'll just have to stick with "thanking" instead lol Sorry for the late reply mate...think I was in UK and then hospital, so only just found it!! Latest on the list is an AMG E55...having done more research, I can't bring any sort of JDM car into France: bummer! I don't really wanna have to keep 2 and just trailer one of them around, so an AMG seems like a good compromise...or maybe even a Cossie, if I can find one with aircon, which is a necessity here in summer!

Post 274458 by p fandango on 2009-12-12 16:02:36

[quote=streaky744;274418]great way to save weight is ditch all the glass as well. don't laugh it will shock you what it all weighs with all the door internals as well. ok it get wet when its raining but a visor on a crash helmet does the trick. and after all the glass is only there for comfort.[/quote] i've already replaced all the side glass with Perspex, that saved 6.4kg so a very good idea but i'm trying to keep it road legal & sleeper(ish) so do want some left

Post 276322 by p fandango on 2009-12-19 14:31:44

thiers not many Volvo's around with an built in ice rink lol

Post 276334 by Jamest5r on 2009-12-19 16:05:23

Just do what they did on Top Gear and shot a hole in the floor, more weight saving!!!

Post 276336 by leet5r on 2009-12-19 16:09:57

[quote=JelT5;274449]I'm not sure about gender, most likely masculine lol I won't say anything if you don't mate lol Must be heartbreaking not to have any form of grinding gear buddy! You'll just have to stick with "thanking" instead lol Sorry for the late reply mate...think I was in UK and then hospital, so only just found it!! Latest on the list is an AMG E55...having done more research, I can't bring any sort of JDM car into France: bummer! I don't really wanna have to keep 2 and just trailer one of them around, so an AMG seems like a good compromise...or maybe even a Cossie, if I can find one with aircon, which is a necessity here in summer![/quote] if you go for a cossie you want 1 with out the air con , cos you cant upgrade the intercooler m8 and the 2wd 1s arent very good the 4wd 1s are aq bit bigger but still small really

Post 276345 by p fandango on 2009-12-19 16:47:28

[quote=jamest5r;276334]Just do what they did on Top Gear and shot a hole in the floor, more weight saving!!![/quote] or just do a Flintstone & not have floors

Post 276347 by PaulZX on 2009-12-19 17:14:21

I didn't get that ecu out today mate, so tomorrow is lookin iffy... lets see how brave I'm feeling and how hard the wind's blowing, you know what it's like out in my street in december.... that wind howls down the road on a calm day....

Post 277487 by p fandango on 2009-12-25 16:12:57

Santa brought me a lovely Bosch angle grinder so the updates will start again soon :smileypul

Post 277498 by cameron on 2009-12-25 19:59:41

I knew he would ;)

Post 277502 by p fandango on 2009-12-25 20:30:41

[quote=cameron;277498]I knew he would ;)[/quote] he was cruel & left it till the last present tho lol

Post 277507 by cameron on 2009-12-25 21:41:19

Oh he is sadistic isnt he :doh:

Post 277512 by p fandango on 2009-12-25 22:02:23

[quote=cameron;277507]Oh he is sadistic isnt he :doh:[/quote] well i'll be having the last laugh, no Sherry or mince pies being left out next year lol

Post 277520 by cameron on 2009-12-25 22:37:08

Just an extension lead and a few cutting wheels then ;)

Post 277583 by p fandango on 2009-12-26 11:19:30

[quote=cameron;277520]Just an extension lead and a few cutting wheels then ;)[/quote] lol, i wouldn't trust anyone else cutting BT up

Post 277664 by p fandango on 2009-12-27 12:08:50

i got to fire up the new angle grinder this morning, its still cold & wet out there so didn't do much. The new Bosch grinder is just so much better than the £7 B&Who specials, cuts so much faster i couldn't keep the line straight lol because i've cut all the internal strengthening out of the bootlid it flexs very badly & i was worried about it bending when put on the floor, so i cut it in 2 lol & for very hot days it can be used for ventilation lol & with both panels in place you'd never know, i've got a few more panel clips to go on yet

Post 277667 by cameron on 2009-12-27 13:01:53

Jeeeesuuuuuusss, you only just got the bloody thing, it'll be worn out by new year :hilarious

Post 277671 by p fandango on 2009-12-27 13:24:50

[quote=cameron;277667]Jeeeesuuuuuusss, you only just got the bloody thing, it'll be worn out by new year :hilarious[/quote] well its about time they did a high quality grinder that was strong enough to cut up a Volvo lol & your lucky i wasn't out trying it on Boxing day lol

Post 277676 by Tomcat on 2009-12-27 13:44:24

I bet your neighbours love you,lol...Have you not thought about just replacing them with fibreglass ones instead?.

Post 277679 by p fandango on 2009-12-27 13:46:50

[quote=Tomcat;277676]I bet your neighbours love you,lol[/quote] there used to it by now, they get a bottle of wine every christmas to make up for it lol

Have you not thought about just replacing them with fibreglass ones instead?.

Post 278573 by t5 pete on 2010-01-02 18:26:26

Your one brave man pedro

Post 278576 by p fandango on 2010-01-02 18:31:46

[quote=t5 pete;278573]Your one brave man pedro[/quote] i'd of said stupid myself mate lol. Got the spare wheel well to cut out next which even i'm worried about doing :saythat:

Post 278578 by PaulZX on 2010-01-02 18:40:40

if it starts sagging, just put back the last bit you took out. I'll let you have a rip on my welder if you want, just get the ice rink out first.....

Post 278579 by p fandango on 2010-01-02 18:45:55

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;278578]if it starts sagging, just put back the last bit you took out. I'll let you have a rip on my welder if you want, just get the ice rink out first.....[/quote] aslong as i stick to within the chassis rails it should be alright, the new panel going in is alloy sheet so just be bolted or rivetted in. Thanks anyway mate

Post 278582 by PaulZX on 2010-01-02 19:02:14

how is the ice rink coming along? surely not all melted yet?

Post 278592 by p fandango on 2010-01-02 19:21:03

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;278582]how is the ice rink coming along? surely not all melted yet?[/quote] yeh its all gone mate, it had thawed the day i cut the bootlid so got the sponge out & emptied all the water out

Post 282085 by p fandango on 2010-01-16 13:40:21

woke up this morning & the rain had washed the snow away & i could see BT again, braved it & got the angle grinder fired up i think somethings missing yep this bit lol, i am going to put an alloy panel over once i've finished. I'd like to move the petrol tankl mounts so i can cut some more of it out she sits a bit high now, now at 268.7kg removed

Post 282203 by t5 pete on 2010-01-16 20:04:13

looking good pedro i dont know if ive asked you this but how about a fuel cell with rought a 40ltr tank or even more drastic and 25ltr one

Post 282209 by p fandango on 2010-01-16 20:15:07

the only thing putting me off a fuel cell really is that i want to be able to use it for decent runs, Nurburgring being one of them & for weekends out. I really need another fuel tank anyway as i screwed into the tank when i was mounting my stereo amplifiers so might be a better option

Post 282214 by t5 pete on 2010-01-16 20:23:24

There will be a original tank at myne for a tenner if u wanna have it

Post 282215 by p fandango on 2010-01-16 20:31:55

[quote=t5 pete;282214]There will be a original tank at myne for a tenner if u wanna have it[/quote] sold, your a bit of a trek away tho mate. Any chance of weighing it & seeing how much postage will be for me please sir

Post 282217 by t5 pete on 2010-01-16 20:35:03

Yeah no problem pedro once its empty and every thing removed it shouldnt weigh too much hopefully parcel force will deliver it for around £15 ill get it removed next weekend for you

Post 282220 by p fandango on 2010-01-16 20:41:44

[quote=t5 pete;282217]Yeah no problem pedro once its empty and every thing removed it shouldnt weigh too much hopefully parcel force will deliver it for around £15 ill get it removed next weekend for you[/quote] your a star sir, you can leave the fuel in it if you want lol. I'm also after the throttle linkage, basically everything between the throttle cable & the throttle body (ie the cable wheel, return spring, mounting brackets & arms etc) assuming its the same as a 850 T-5 one, can i have a price on that if you've still got it available please mate

Post 282224 by t5 pete on 2010-01-16 20:49:18

lmao im keeping the petrol im not lookig forward to removing the tank as it got quite abit of petrol in lol as for the throttle linkage thats not a problem just call it £30 for the tank and linkage its a s70 in breakiing but have a couple of 850 engines knocking about so ill make sure there the same before sending it to you how does that sound and there will be no postage charge on the throttle linkage as it will be sent with the tank. Pete

Post 282227 by p fandango on 2010-01-16 20:53:24

[quote=t5 pete;282224]lmao im keeping the petrol im not lookig forward to removing the tank as it got quite abit of petrol in lol as for the throttle linkage thats not a problem just call it £30 for the tank and linkage its a s70 in breakiing but have a couple of 850 engines knocking about so ill make sure there the same before sending it to you how does that sound and there will be no postage charge on the throttle linkage as it will be sent with the tank. Pete[/quote] excellent cheers Pete, theirs no panic for any it so whenever mate

Post 282228 by Porcine_Aviator on 2010-01-16 20:55:07

[quote=t5 pete;282217]Yeah no problem pedro once its empty and every thing removed it shouldnt weigh too much hopefully parcel force will deliver it for around £15 ill get it removed next weekend for you[/quote] Try myHermes We have just found out that City Link have been charging us £45 to send a 4.5k parcel to the Isle of Man so I looked at this firm to see what they charged for the same parcel it worked out at £9.96 with £100 insurance and signed for at the other end. That's only a few pence more than City Link charge for a parcel in the Mainland UK. We have used them for parcels to Northern Ireland and they are cheaper than Parcel Force. The company was called Parcel Net, but the were bought up by a German firm. So if you're sending car parts they seem to be the best bet. There is only one down side. They don't do over night, it's 3 to 5 days and up to 15 kilos. But other than that it's a good service. Hope this helps.

Post 282229 by t5 pete on 2010-01-16 20:57:57

[quote=p fandango;282227]excellent cheers Pete, theirs no panic for any it so whenever mate[/quote] Ill get it all ready for next weekend for you so when ever your ready i need to see bt runnig it would be great if you could make york

Post 282230 by p fandango on 2010-01-16 21:00:43

[quote=t5 pete;282229]Ill get it all ready for next weekend for you so when ever your ready i need to see bt runnig it would be great if you could make york[/quote] nice one, tbh i haven't started her for a couple of monthes now because she's ran out of fuel. I should be getting a payrise soon so see how the money is for York, be nice to meet you & give BT a thrash

Post 282355 by p fandango on 2010-01-17 15:29:00

today job, lightening the other rear bumper reinforcement. The new angle grinder again managed fine rear bumper doesn't consist of much now, no more nudging cars out the way when trying to park lol & with it back in place you'd never know anything

Post 283905 by p fandango on 2010-01-23 14:18:55

fitted the short shift kit this morning, & WOW amazing. I used the closest hole so the throw is shorter than shown in the installation video, & TBH for a daily driver i'd stick to the hole they use. It does take a bit more positive force to move now but thats purely down to the pivot point being closer & having less leverage, which is why i had a bit of bother in the video. It really transformed it & got to be one of the shortest throws i've used :hug: [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXg1b_OaAAE[/ame]

Post 284093 by p fandango on 2010-01-24 15:03:22

the grinder came out again between the rain showers 270.8kg gone, starting to look like 300kg may be possible

Post 284391 by JUDGENINJA on 2010-01-25 14:58:26

I still see two brackets that you haven't removed yet..... 1. rear of centre console 2. Rear seat mount...

Post 284394 by p fandango on 2010-01-25 15:10:30

don't you worry mate their on the list lol, can't get on with that spot-weld cutter so i'll have to grind them off lol

Post 284396 by Murphy on 2010-01-25 15:16:07

Have you had it weighed recently?

Post 284398 by p fandango on 2010-01-25 15:20:06

[quote=Murphy;284396]Have you had it weighed recently?[/quote] no not yet, that'll be one of the first jobs when she's back on the road. just thought about jacking her up & dropping a wheel on the bathroom scales but not sure that would work lol

Post 284437 by JelT5 on 2010-01-25 18:02:24

[quote=p fandango;284093] 270.8kg gone, starting to look like 300kg may be possible[/quote] That floorpan should go next mate ;) easy 30kg there lol Just mount your seat with sky-hooks! Seriously, good job Pedro- BT's coming on well mate :D

Post 284478 by p fandango on 2010-01-25 19:58:50

[quote=JelT5;284437]That floorpan should go next mate ;) easy 30kg there lol Just mount your seat with sky-hooks! Seriously, good job Pedro- BT's coming on well mate :D[/quote] do you need seats? lol thanks mate, just can't wait to get her back on the road/track

Post 284825 by JelT5 on 2010-01-27 09:57:35

Just use an old tomato box lol When BT is up n running come for a euro road trip mate :)

Post 284874 by p fandango on 2010-01-27 16:06:05

[quote=JelT5;284825]When BT is up n running come for a euro road trip mate :)[/quote] will do mate, one of the plans is for the Nurburgring & got quite a few people interested so i'm sure we can sort something

Post 285683 by p fandango on 2010-01-31 09:16:24

i've had the Powerflex top engine mount for a very long time, but now got the Powerflex bulkhead mount & both engine tie-rod bushes coming. I think the engine might be nice & solid then, atleast i haven't got a dashboard for the vibrations to rattle lol

Post 286728 by p fandango on 2010-02-04 07:22:17

had an email yesterday that PFV are out of stock of both tie-rod bushes & with Powerflex's fire they'll be about 4 weeks, the bulkhead mount is in the post tho had a few more ideas i'm going to start on so watch this space

Post 286730 by JelT5 on 2010-02-04 07:44:32

You could try larkspeed for the powerflex bushes mate. Got mine from them, they usually carry quite alot of Volvo stuff.

Post 286731 by p fandango on 2010-02-04 07:54:33

[quote=JelT5;286730]You could try larkspeed for the powerflex bushes mate. Got mine from them, they usually carry quite alot of Volvo stuff.[/quote] already ordered & paid for but thanks anyway mate, still got plenty to do so not exactly waiting for them lol

Post 286733 by Dangerous Dave on 2010-02-04 07:58:55

Once the bloody weather gets better. Mind you, I managed to fit the actuator of a 16T the other night when it was -2 outside and I only had a torch.

Post 286736 by p fandango on 2010-02-04 08:25:54

[quote=bomb192uk;286733]Once the bloody weather gets better. Mind you, I managed to fit the actuator of a 16T the other night when it was -2 outside and I only had a torch.[/quote] aslong as i've started work before the rain i'll work thru it, if it gets to bad i have to stop for fearing of electric shock from the power tools lol

Post 286794 by PaulZX on 2010-02-04 13:54:41

what's the percentage chance of getting her to the pod this year then pedro?

Post 286796 by p fandango on 2010-02-04 14:19:01

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;286794]what's the percentage chance of getting her to the pod this year then pedro?[/quote] oh don't you worry mate, she'll be hitting the strip this year. I was hoping for the 4th May at Avon but its a toss up between that or start some mods that i've got planned which means she won't be usable until they are 100% complete so hows you, the seaside & everything then mate?

Post 286811 by smithy on 2010-02-04 17:14:29

[quote=p fandango;286796]oh don't you worry mate, she'll be hitting the strip this year. I was hoping for the 4th May at Avon but its a toss up between that or start some mods that i've got planned which means she won't be usable until they are 100% complete so hows you, the seaside & everything then mate?[/quote] bring it to york on the 30th may mate

Post 286820 by p fandango on 2010-02-04 17:44:16

[quote=smithy;286811]bring it to york on the 30th may mate[/quote] just got to see how things go mate, got all the planning done now to get the grinder out again lol

Post 286858 by Tim Williams on 2010-02-04 20:44:18

[quote=p fandango;286728]had an email yesterday that PFV are out of stock of both tie-rod bushes & with Powerflex's fire they'll be about 4 weeks, the bulkhead mount is in the post tho had a few more ideas i'm going to start on so watch this space[/quote] Don has them in stock.

Post 286859 by t5 pete on 2010-02-04 20:48:44

come on pedro we need to see bt

Post 286861 by PaulZX on 2010-02-04 20:53:06

[quote=p fandango;286796]oh don't you worry mate, she'll be hitting the strip this year. I was hoping for the 4th May at Avon but its a toss up between that or start some mods that i've got planned which means she won't be usable until they are 100% complete so hows you, the seaside & everything then mate?[/quote]seaside and all that's great mate, T5's a bit poorley, lambda light on today, slightly smoky zorst, and smoke coming up from behind the rad once the engine had warmed up.... gonna have a look at her tomorrow or saturday, see how warm tomorrow is.....

Post 286863 by Volvostorm on 2010-02-04 21:13:32

[quote=JelT5;286730]You could try larkspeed for the powerflex bushes mate. Got mine from them, they usually carry quite alot of Volvo stuff.[/quote] I ordered my wishbone bushes from there on Monday, they were out of stock for aleast a month, due to the fire.

Post 286925 by p fandango on 2010-02-05 07:14:44

[quote=t5 pete;286859]come on pedro we need to see bt[/quote] be patient dear boy, i might as well do this stuff now than take her back off the road once she's re-MOT'd don't worry i can't wait to drive her again

Post 288048 by p fandango on 2010-02-09 18:30:46

this afternoon i've ordered the newer bulkhead bracket from Oliver at TMS so i can fit the Powerflex bulkhead bush. I've also drained the water/coolant, also removed the fan, cowling & the old radiator hoses, just got to drain the oil cooler & the radiator can come out then

Post 288263 by p fandango on 2010-02-10 15:17:25

got the new bulkhead bracket off TMS, & it came complete with the standard bush. Took alot of drilling & sawing to get it out but got it done. Took my old bracket off & the bush was knackered, not far off failing altogether so quite well timed really bit of a size difference between the old & new spec brackets bit of a nightmare getting the bar back into place, but went eventually

Post 288343 by Dangerous Dave on 2010-02-10 22:38:54

I fitted a new mount to mine (genuine from Rufe) and was surprised at the size of it compared to the old one.

Post 288645 by p fandango on 2010-02-12 14:34:38

got the radiator out this morning, don't think i'll have any problems getting cold air in lol its a shame to put the intercooler back & block the hole back up again & with the bonnet back you've never know anything was up the boot cut-out is more than wide enough for the standard radiator so think i'm sticking with that

Post 288655 by Murphy on 2010-02-12 15:32:02

Crazy mofo!

Post 289642 by p fandango on 2010-02-16 16:53:57

started to mount the radiator. Not overly happy with the alloy braces so might use some small steel box section instead, i can get that welded in to help strengthen the car up aswell then. Just got an email from PFV saying the rest of my order has been despatched so my Powerflex tie-rod bushes are on the way that'll confuse a few on the 1/4mile lol

Post 289657 by t5 pete on 2010-02-16 17:26:04

lmao pedrol what ever will you think of next as you said about the alloy braces i would use some 1" steel box tube and that way it will never let go it also shouldnt add too much weight ive noticed one last thing you can remove but dont know if you want to keep it and its the second exit for the exhaust that would probley give you going on 20kg

Post 289679 by Tomcat on 2010-02-16 18:27:54

Er???..how you going to get good airflow over that then?

Post 289800 by p fandango on 2010-02-16 21:30:36

[quote=t5 pete;289657]lmao pedrol what ever will you think of next as you said about the alloy braces i would use some 1" steel box tube and that way it will never let go it also shouldnt add too much weight ive noticed one last thing you can remove but dont know if you want to keep it and its the second exit for the exhaust that would probley give you going on 20kg[/quote] yeh i'll get some box section & re-do it in that. i have thought of replacing the exhaust but i'd need to get another bumper to cover up the cut-out, i don't mind swopping someone for a standard set-up/bumper but don't want the expense of getting it sprayed which is why i haven't put it up on here

Post 289803 by p fandango on 2010-02-16 21:33:25

[quote=Tomcat;289679]Er???..how you going to get good airflow over that then?[/quote] hopefully the big cut-out in the floor will help mate lol. I think it'll create a nice vacuum in there & got a plan to get air flowing thru the boot area. Also it won't need as much air as the extra water in the system will help keep the water temp down, & the radiator now hasn't got an engine next to it warming it up so can work more efficiently

Post 289806 by t5 pete on 2010-02-16 21:38:00

[quote=p fandango;289800]yeh i'll get some box section & re-do it in that. i have thought of replacing the exhaust but i'd need to get another bumper to cover up the cut-out, i don't mind swopping someone for a standard set-up/bumper but don't want the expense of getting it sprayed which is why i haven't put it up on here[/quote] I have a s70 bumper if your intrested

Post 290177 by p fandango on 2010-02-18 05:13:47

[quote=t5 pete;289806]I have a s70 bumper if your intrested[/quote] thanks mate but i think an 850 one with the black/grey rubbing strip it matches in with the rest better got my tie-rod bushes, can i get the thing off tho lol

Post 290181 by siamblue on 2010-02-18 08:28:51

Pedro you are mad lol....

Post 290203 by Murphy on 2010-02-18 11:03:18

love it :D

Post 290446 by p fandango on 2010-02-19 17:12:33

got the grinder out again this afternoon, hopefully this will help get the air flowing thru the boot. I will mesh it off & put the number plate back in the same place

Post 290484 by cragmaz on 2010-02-19 20:04:47

[quote=siamblue;290181]Pedro you are mad lol....[/quote] i`ll second that, been following this thread from the start, you got balls pedro! what power you putting out now? Craig

Post 290488 by p fandango on 2010-02-19 20:23:55

[quote=cragmaz;290484]i`ll second that, been following this thread from the start, you got balls pedro![/quote] nah, just stupid mate lol

what power you putting out now?

Post 292139 by p fandango on 2010-02-26 15:54:42

[quote=t5 pete;289657]lmao pedrol what ever will you think of next as you said about the alloy braces i would use some 1" steel box tube and that way it will never let go it also shouldnt add too much weight[/quote] popped into B&Who today & got some 20mm steel box section, but the rains starting & got no grinding discs so it won't get done today. Looked at some alloy sheet to mount the fan & they wanted £60 for a sheet big enough to cover the radiator :cussing:

Post 292363 by p fandango on 2010-02-27 17:52:57

didn't get much done today, but did pick up some black mesh & some more grinding discs (got 8 lol). The mesh isn't as fine as i hoped but still not bad, once i get a bulkhead made & the inside of the boot painted black i don't think you'll be able to tell

Post 292364 by t5 pete on 2010-02-27 17:54:03

looking good pedro its nearly ready for york get a mot on it lol

Post 292371 by p fandango on 2010-02-27 18:09:03

[quote=t5 pete;292364]looking good pedro its nearly ready for york get a mot on it lol[/quote] lol i wish mate, she's not holding oil or water yet (well the inside is) because i haven't plumbed the radiator yet. Got tonnes of little jobs to do really

Post 292372 by t5 pete on 2010-02-27 18:11:01

it a shame your not closer as i wouldnt mind giving you a hand what pipe work you going to be using for the rad

Post 292374 by p fandango on 2010-02-27 18:15:05

[quote=t5 pete;292372]it a shame your not closer as i wouldnt mind giving you a hand what pipe work you going to be using for the rad[/quote] say once she's up & running i'll defo be up for a meet up. Really could do with some 35-36mm alloy tubing to run to the radiator but haven't actually looked into it yet, did spot 22mm copper pipe in B&Who but theirs got to be something alot better for the job

Post 292375 by t5 pete on 2010-02-27 18:17:13

have a look on the web there will be loads of places that do alloy pipe only other thing is the old 28mm heating pipe

Post 292376 by t5 pete on 2010-02-27 18:18:50

the best thing to do is contact people like this and ask if they do a 5-6mtr length http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/32mm-1-1-4-OD-Aluminium-Alloy-Hose-Pipe-Tube-1-Metre_W0QQitemZ330383688926QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4cec6704de

Post 292377 by p fandango on 2010-02-27 18:24:59

[quote=t5 pete;292376]the best thing to do is contact people like this and ask if they do a 5-6mtr length http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/32mm-1-1-4-OD-Aluminium-Alloy-Hose-Pipe-Tube-1-Metre_W0QQitemZ330383688926QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4cec6704de[/quote] the same bloke does 35mm so i've saved that to my ebay, i'll have to measure up & see how long each section i'll need will be. I'd like to run it thru the inside but not 100% sure if its the best idea perhaps it was 28mm i seen in B&who then lol

Post 292541 by p fandango on 2010-02-28 16:48:29

got the grinder out onto the bootlid again & got another 2.3kg out of it, total now 274.5kg

Post 292863 by p fandango on 2010-03-01 19:00:01

power steering pump went in the bin today

Post 292870 by t5 pete on 2010-03-01 19:31:03

what ever will you think of next also what serpantine belt will you use pedro also are you just blocking the lines up that lead into the rack

Post 292874 by p fandango on 2010-03-01 19:38:51

[quote=t5 pete;292870]what ever will you think of next also what serpantine belt will you use pedro also are you just blocking the lines up that lead into the rack[/quote] if it unbolts, it can be binned mate lol. I've only got to get a tiny belt to go straight from the crank to the alternator (do i need an alternator? lol) as for the pipes more plans are yet to be revealed :wink:

Post 292877 by Tomcat on 2010-03-01 19:43:12

Isn't that steering going to be really heavy without the pump?, would you have been better sourcing a none power rack first?.

Post 292884 by p fandango on 2010-03-01 19:53:50

[quote=Tomcat;292877]Isn't that steering going to be really heavy without the pump?, would you have been better sourcing a none power rack first?.[/quote] all 850's came with power steering, i'm not sure if a rack off another vehicle will fit. you have PM :biggrin:

Post 292889 by callyuk on 2010-03-01 20:15:32

why not bin the starter motor while your there mate just bump start it from now on lol

Post 292896 by p fandango on 2010-03-01 20:49:33

[quote=callyuk;292889]why not bin the starter motor while your there mate just bump start it from now on lol[/quote] hmm what about the old cranking handles instead? lol

Post 292901 by claymore on 2010-03-01 21:02:03

you could use a corsa electric steering column

Post 292919 by Benny Boy on 2010-03-01 21:55:30

some car manufactures will soon be using the alternator to start the car.

Post 292940 by Tomcat on 2010-03-01 22:52:01

[quote=Benny Boy;292919]some car manufactures will soon be using the alternator to start the car.[/quote] Er...how?.

Post 293066 by Benny Boy on 2010-03-02 19:44:27

don't know all the details, but my mate who worked for jags R&D department last year said they had done away with starter motors and were using the alternator to crank the engines over.

Post 293136 by rogert5 on 2010-03-02 23:21:13

I've got a very old Simplicity garden tractor that has a starter/dynamo. Much the same idea I guess.

Post 293465 by p fandango on 2010-03-04 17:04:37

i'm sort of cheating here, but i've removed the alternator. I'm not sure how long the battery will last without charge so it will probably just be took off once on the strip. Weigh'd 7.6kg so now 286.5kg removed in total

Post 293588 by JelT5 on 2010-03-05 08:01:18

You're getting close to the 300kg mark mate- well done! Should fly down the strip :) Off to do an 1/8 mile sprint this Sunday- did it last year with the T5 unmodded so should be interesting to compare times. 10.27 last year...should be looking at around 9.5ish with any luck if the slush-box holds up! Won't be power starting though...well maybe once or twice ;)

Post 293634 by p fandango on 2010-03-05 14:16:41

[quote=JelT5;293588]You're getting close to the 300kg mark mate- well done! Should fly down the strip :)[/quote] thanks mate, its getting harder & harder to find the few remaining kg lol [quote]Off to do an 1/8 mile sprint this Sunday- did it last year with the T5 unmodded so should be interesting to compare times. 10.27 last year...should be looking at around 9.5ish with any luck if the slush-box holds up! Won't be power starting though...well maybe once or twice ;)[/quote] yeh be interesting to see how much time difference it all makes, keep us informed mate

Post 293666 by p fandango on 2010-03-05 18:28:35

there was a big alloy block bolted that the alternator was mounted onto, i've took that off & mounted the alternator directly onto it so only takes 3 bolts to remove the whole lot now. Plus removing the block has took the weight to 287.9kg now

Post 293692 by callyuk on 2010-03-05 19:35:49

would you not save more weight just removing the battery instead of the alternator when on the strip as you are not going to need things like lights whilst going down the strip

Post 293739 by p fandango on 2010-03-05 21:55:57

[quote=callyuk;293692]would you not save more weight just removing the battery instead of the alternator when on the strip as you are not going to need things like lights whilst going down the strip[/quote] erm possibly, i'll have to give it a try once she's back & running. Advantage of taking the alternator off is less drag on the engine so more power out of it

Post 293758 by thebadger on 2010-03-05 23:36:54

A big honking balloon in the back full of helium! Easy 20KGs!

Post 294033 by p fandango on 2010-03-07 17:19:27

got the mock done of the fan mount, i'm going to use either alloy or steel sheet once i get round to buying some needs some spacer between the radiator & mount but thats not exactly hard to sort

Post 294389 by p fandango on 2010-03-08 22:46:30

found a couple of video's of BT on an old DVD [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ccIKo1IPz4[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cc7IKgFDcvs[/ame]

Post 294611 by PaulZX on 2010-03-09 23:35:07

Soooooooo.... when you comin to visit me and pick up your new wheels? lol

Post 294619 by p fandango on 2010-03-10 03:28:34

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;294611]Soooooooo.... when you comin to visit me and pick up your new wheels? lol[/quote] lol didn't anyone have them off you? how much you after for them? how's things in the land of the seaside & fresh air mate?

Post 295483 by p fandango on 2010-03-14 11:06:33

fitted the wiper & got the screen wash nozzle fitted & plumbed, not exactly a big job but its another one off the list because the bonnet comes off i've fitted a spray nozzle directly onto the wiper arm, pretty impressed that the local accessory shop had a universal nozzle in designed for the job

Post 295686 by PaulZX on 2010-03-14 22:47:46

[quote=p fandango;294619]lol didn't anyone have them off you? how much you after for them? how's things in the land of the seaside & fresh air mate?[/quote] gimme 150 and they're you're with a free set of nuts inc lockers.... the wheels have only done 4,000 miles.... and legal tyres all round though two are getting low, two are almost new tread... and yeh, lovin it here mate, the lanes are amazing, on a clear dry day you can see for miles, it's so flat round here... makes for some intresting trips to the shops 5 miles away.... :D

Post 296434 by Mr Sheen on 2010-03-18 12:01:57

Love the wig wag lights!

Post 296435 by 850 2.5 10v on 2010-03-18 12:08:34

14,000+ views must be a record!

Post 296440 by p fandango on 2010-03-18 13:15:26

[quote=Mr Sheen;296434]Love the wig wag lights![/quote] had a genuine Police siren fitted as well so really good full pulling my mates over lol

Post 296441 by p fandango on 2010-03-18 13:15:56

[quote=850 2.5 10v;296435]14,000+ views must be a record![/quote] not sure it counts when 13,000 views were done by myself lol

Post 296465 by Mr Sheen on 2010-03-18 15:49:40

[quote=p fandango;296440]had a genuine Police siren fitted as well so really good full pulling my mates over lol[/quote] He he, highly illegal.....but sounds fun:ices_rofl

Post 297722 by p fandango on 2010-03-24 05:40:51

[quote=Mr Sheen;296465]He he, highly illegal.....but sounds fun:ices_rofl[/quote] nothings illegal till you get caught lol

Post 298236 by p fandango on 2010-03-26 15:08:09

took off the inner rubber door seals today, i think someone suggested it before but i never realised the doors have an outer seal. 5.1kg gone so now at 293kg total, only 7kg more to go :flying:

Post 298353 by Jamest5r on 2010-03-27 06:49:59

[quote=p fandango;298236]took off the inner rubber door seals today, i think someone suggested it before but i never realised the doors have an outer seal. 5.1kg gone so now at 293kg total, only 7kg more to go :flying: [/quote] Looks like your on a diet then mate no more >:007: lol, get it sorted mate 1/4 season will be over in 4 months and i want to see that car running.

Post 298362 by p fandango on 2010-03-27 10:24:56

[quote=jamest5r;298353]Looks like your on a diet then mate no more >:007: lol[/quote] don't you worry i'll find the 7kg from BT somewhere lol

get it sorted mate 1/4 season will be over in 4 months and i want to see that car running.

Post 299797 by p fandango on 2010-04-02 11:29:55

do you need an intercooler? lol purely to get her running

Post 300055 by p fandango on 2010-04-03 13:18:04

i also got the idle control valve plumbed in & the oil cooler bypassed (not happy with that but it'll do for now). Just need to get some pipe to bypass the old radiator (again temporary) & she should be safe to run again

Post 300103 by p fandango on 2010-04-03 18:12:36

between the showers i had a go at the tie-rod bushes, not having an 18mm socket i had to change them on the car which was fun. Needs squeezing in a bit more but haven't got any washers big enough so it can wait for now, then the fun starts ago on the smaller bush lol

Post 300121 by Alan M on 2010-04-03 19:18:59

I've just made and fitted some delrin items to my tie rod bar as the larger poly item split.

Post 300123 by p fandango on 2010-04-03 19:41:51

[quote=Alan M;300121]I've just made and fitted some delrin items to my tie rod bar as the larger poly item split.[/quote] i'll be interested in a set of delrin subframe bushes if you fancy making some :kiss:

Post 301252 by p fandango on 2010-04-09 12:46:12

had to pop into Halfords today so thought i'd pick up some grey primer while i was bored & started tidying up the interior, still got alot to do inside put thought i'd have a go anyway also skimmed the boot skin down some more

Post 301255 by JelT5 on 2010-04-09 13:07:36

[quote=p fandango;301252]had to pop into Halfords today so thought i'd pick up some grey primer while i was bored & started tidying up the interior, still got alot to do inside put thought i'd have a go anyway also skimmed the boot skin down some more[/quote] Not going to "RAT" BT then mate? Get the matt black out!!! ;)

Post 301257 by p fandango on 2010-04-09 13:08:50

[quote=JelT5;301255]Not going to "RAT" BT then mate? Get the matt black out!!! ;)[/quote] with the amount of dents in the bonnet i think she could get away with it lol

Post 301271 by p fandango on 2010-04-09 13:50:46

found a tin of WD40 & finally got the front door free, amazing how easier it is to work on the inside with the doors off (drivers door still wouldn't shift tho)

Post 301298 by p fandango on 2010-04-09 16:26:46

not sure whats happened to the pictures, hosting server seems to have gone down, so here they are again lol

Post 301814 by p fandango on 2010-04-12 18:29:59

not exactly one of the most important jobs on the list, but i got bored & fitted the camera mounting small enough not to get in the way of the rear view mirror a snapshot from the video, not bad quality i don't think (might move the angle up a bit more)

Post 302356 by p fandango on 2010-04-15 15:47:53

again not exactly an important job but one that needed doing, got the temperature gauges powered up. The battery was very flat & hoping thats why the Apexi wasn't happy & didn't turn on some of the time, now got to wire the sensors for the boost controller & the temp gauges (not today tho lol)

Post 302379 by claymore on 2010-04-15 17:04:57

Ohh look, snap

Post 302382 by p fandango on 2010-04-15 17:07:57

[quote=claymore;302379]Ohh look, snap [/quote] lol, i'm going to put one measuring the temperature at the MAF & the other just before the throttle body. Where abouts you put yours?

Post 302389 by claymore on 2010-04-15 17:13:42

the bottom one is reading the air filter, top one is ambient engine bay temperature, I'v got another two, one for boost temp and one for TB intake temp. The air filter generally runs at the same temp as the car's temp display within about a quarter of a mile. I just took that picture about 10 minutes after switching the engine off.

Post 303447 by p fandango on 2010-04-21 15:43:36

this was a nice surprise, fits straight on :kiss: (just need to sort out the throttle body & linkage)

Post 303722 by p fandango on 2010-04-22 18:52:51

messed about with the manifold again today & got it all trial fitted. All of the manifold bolts fit in lovely, the injectors are fitted & decided to use the original early spec fuel rail & regulator for now. The throttle body isn't going to be as hard to fit as i was first worried about & even the throttle drum will be quite easy to do, just the idle control valve to sort then which shouldn't be that bad

Post 303729 by Jamest5r on 2010-04-22 19:26:40

I like that mate i guess the p/steering is out the window lol, i want one with the corner cut out.

Post 303732 by p fandango on 2010-04-22 19:41:20

[quote=jamest5r;303729]I like that mate i guess the p/steering is out the window lol, i want one with the corner cut out.[/quote] you have PM :biggrin:

Post 305139 by p fandango on 2010-04-29 17:40:23

got my alloy block yesterday & started making the adaptor up for the throttle body. The hole on the ME7 manifold for the ETM is bigger than the 960 throttle body, but a couple of the holes lined up nice enough to bolt it all together. Just got to drill & thread the middle 2 bolts for the throttle body & drill the 76mm hole thru the adaptor a few more holes to drill, then the throttle cable & all done need to sort some longer bolts, but you can see how the adaptor works

Post 305179 by t5 pete on 2010-04-29 19:51:02

[quote=jamest5r;303729]I like that mate i guess the p/steering is out the window lol, i want one with the corner cut out.[/quote] like this one [/IMG]

Post 305186 by p fandango on 2010-04-29 20:02:01

[quote=t5 pete;305179]like this one [/quote] pah, power steerings for wimps lol

Post 305196 by t5 pete on 2010-04-29 20:29:56

[quote=p fandango;305186]pah, power steerings for wimps lol[/quote] lol i though the me7 manifold would fit i bet your happy you dont have to mess swapping the heads over

Post 305203 by p fandango on 2010-04-29 21:01:20

[quote=t5 pete;305196]lol i though the me7 manifold would fit i bet your happy you dont have to mess swapping the heads over[/quote] i'm still going to work on the head & build an engine around it mate

Post 305295 by p fandango on 2010-04-30 14:38:33

paypal has been raided again, & now i've won it i can let you in on another little trick. The factory power steering pump got filed in the garage a while ago & just came across a Saxo electric power steering pump at a decent price, won it for £30. I'm thinking of fitting it into the boot, having it wired on a switch & might even put an regulator inline to adjust the amount it works library picture, the ebay advert i won has got a naff picture

Post 305331 by Jamest5r on 2010-04-30 17:30:48

[quote=t5 pete;305179]like this one [/IMG][/quote] I knew i seen it somewhere before should of known it was you, did you do it yourself?

Post 307275 by p fandango on 2010-05-08 21:29:54

again i haven't done much on BT but did get the intercooler put back on tonight, with the ME7 manifold bypassing the intercooler wasn't going to be easy. The turbo pipes are going to nice & short once its all done. I had to make new brackets up to fit it back on because they normally bolt to the radiator has gone

Post 308824 by p fandango on 2010-05-15 13:52:09

spent 5 minutes today seeing how the new turbo pipes will have to go, worked out very well & managed to use all the existing bits & had a 90degree save the main change, the intercooler bottom hose to manifold pipe

Post 308841 by PaulZX on 2010-05-15 15:04:10

sweet... comin along then? you gonna get her done this decade at the rate you're goin ;)

Post 308849 by p fandango on 2010-05-15 16:17:11

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;308841]sweet... comin along then? you gonna get her done this decade at the rate you're goin ;)[/quote] its getting there slowly mate, i'm hoping for the Flame & Thunder at the Pod in November but we shall see, i seem to finish one thing then start 2 more on her lol. Got a nice pay-out from work coming in 2 weeks but going to blow that on a nice TT that i've been threatening for a while so hows you?

Post 308919 by PaulZX on 2010-05-15 21:45:27

I'm good mate... lookin forward to getting the zed back around the 18th of june, with her new, new engine installed (and warrantied this time lol) I'll pay you a visit, when she's done, so you can see how a real fast car moves... hahaha :D

Post 308934 by p fandango on 2010-05-15 23:20:53

[quote=TheFlyingFridgeMover;308919]I'm good mate... lookin forward to getting the zed back around the 18th of june, with her new, new engine installed (and warrantied this time lol) I'll pay you a visit, when she's done, so you can see how a real fast car moves... hahaha :D[/quote] cool, you having any work done to the engine while they rebuild it or just going back to the same spec? i'll have to meet you at the strip mate, see who's the slow one lol

Post 310874 by p fandango on 2010-05-25 07:12:58

haven't had any time to do anything recently, got a few things sorted & got 4 wheels coming (actually 2 x perfo, & 2 x columba's but no-one will notice lol). I'm also getting a turbo-tuner ecu once i get some pennies friday, got loads of other things i want as well but depends how much the taxman robs off me i'm also looking into converting BT to RWD, after talking to a specialist who's told me the weaknesses of the AWD/transfer box i'm very tempted to give it a go. Just need to find a AWD rear axle & M58 box :pimp2: my bro's told me he's buying a car trailer, so aslong as i can get her in a reasonable condition & back up & running should be at Bruntingthorpe. It'd be nice to drive her there but we shall see

Post 313440 by p fandango on 2010-06-06 20:00:25

even with a week off on i've managed to sort quite a few bits for BT. At the peterborough show, met up with a mate who gave me a pair of Columba's. I also got myself an unbelievable bargain on a crash helmet, was advertised for £70, talked him down to £50 because of a few marks on it, then found i'd only got £40 cash so he took it lol. Got a metre of 45mm silicone for the radiator pipes as well. Then on holiday i kidnapped CallyUK who helped me get a Saxo power-steering pump from a local scrappy (the ebay one never turned up), also thanks for letting me have a drive of Amber, very nice to get behind the wheel of a T-5 again (just a shame about the gearbox lol). I also picked up a pair of rear fogs to go on the parcel shelf, going to use them as high-level brake lights & have them switchable as marker lights for night racing. Just got to fit it all now then lol

Post 313455 by claymore on 2010-06-06 20:43:56

wish you'd told me you wanted some wheels, I'v just given 4 away with good tyres.

Post 313461 by p fandango on 2010-06-06 20:57:46

[quote=claymore;313455]wish you'd told me you wanted some wheels, I'v just given 4 away with good tyres.[/quote] thanks for the offer but i've got a full set now, 2 are Columba's while 2 are Perfo's but there close enough. I'm going to get some 225/45/16's fitted so was just after the rims anyway thanks mate

Post 314189 by p fandango on 2010-06-09 21:59:42

got a tool for cutting thru the window silicone, Perspex rear window is now on the cards. Not sure if i'm going to bother with the rear quarters, probably will if i'll save 0.1kg lol

Post 316007 by p fandango on 2010-06-19 14:53:58

got a house full of bridesmaids this morning so done a bit more on BT to keep out the way lol. Finally cut & drilled the box section for the proper radiator mounts, alot stronger than the alloy, also picked up 3metres of 0-gauge wire to rewire from the battery to the kill switch. Got some longer bolts so the throttle body is mounted properly onto the ME7 manifold now, got to drill the final 2 but its stronger enough & sealed well without them so not panicing about them for now

Post 316009 by Unknown on 2010-06-19 14:59:03

mate this is gona be a beast love the number plate hehehe :D

Post 316010 by p fandango on 2010-06-19 15:03:52

[quote=the-man-that-can;316009]mate this is gona be a beast love the number plate hehehe :D[/quote] she'd better be lol. I've got a plate lined up for the S60, but just need the money to get it lol

Post 316012 by Unknown on 2010-06-19 15:29:00

hahahaha seen many in my time as sure many members have on here. a freinds got a 500bhp supra numberplate B11AVE number plate bolts in the normal place makes the 11 into H :) tho the best numberplate i ever saw that i wanted was S70LEN hehehe and theres a chevy blazer going round well there was with numberplate 4WD hahaha and another by me is a range rover sport CRY1N :D i had N19WRX on me scooby wasnt anything special but would love to get another plate sum day. all the plates i want are stupid loodacris prices sadly hahahaha saw a ferrari one day with PI77 0ff and another ferrari on a gumball rally his number plate was 100NEY or something like that :)

Post 316024 by p fandango on 2010-06-19 16:49:48

[quote=the-man-that-can;316012]hahahaha seen many in my time as sure many members have on here. a freinds got a 500bhp supra numberplate B11AVE number plate bolts in the normal place makes the 11 into H :) tho the best numberplate i ever saw that i wanted was S70LEN hehehe and theres a chevy blazer going round well there was with numberplate 4WD hahaha and another by me is a range rover sport CRY1N :D i had N19WRX on me scooby wasnt anything special but would love to get another plate sum day. all the plates i want are stupid loodacris prices sadly hahahaha saw a ferrari one day with PI77 0ff and another ferrari on a gumball rally his number plate was 100NEY or something like that :)[/quote] i've got my eye on "S60 WTF" which i don't think is to bad for £250. I bought BT's plate to read "BIG T5R" but most people read it as "BIG ToSSeR" lol, got that for £400

Post 316026 by Unknown on 2010-06-19 16:55:01

hahahahaa yes would be a great plate that :) numberplates are a great touch on any car i think. just sad that all the plates id want and like cost 10x or more than what my car is worth hehehe :D and most wouldnt be able to go on my car due to its year :(

Post 317341 by p fandango on 2010-06-26 14:01:45

not done anything major, but did get some more grinding done (rear seat support gone & little unused brackets), fixed the wire in for the battery & got the vac out & cleared the dust out its so easy to work inside BT with everything removed wonder if they'll let me race without these lol

Post 317350 by JelT5 on 2010-06-26 14:26:25

You managed to drain the pond that had appeared then mate? :yikes:

Post 317354 by p fandango on 2010-06-26 14:29:53

[quote=JelT5;317350]You managed to drain the pond that had appeared then mate? :yikes:[/quote] yeh it must be the heat because i haven't blocked the heater opening up yet lol

Post 317357 by JelT5 on 2010-06-26 14:42:09

[quote=p fandango;317354]yeh it must be the heat because i haven't blocked the heater opening up yet lol[/quote] I thought you were going to open a skating rink at one point mate ;)

Post 317358 by p fandango on 2010-06-26 14:43:23

[quote=JelT5;317357]I thought you were going to open a skating rink at one point mate ;)[/quote] nah, too heavy mate lol

Post 317361 by JelT5 on 2010-06-26 14:46:58

silly me, I forgot that bit lol

Post 317536 by p fandango on 2010-06-27 13:53:02

again another day not doing much, because all the internal bonnet structure has been binned there was nothing stopping it sliding down too far on the bonnet pins. So this morning i cut some spacers from the garden hose & got it sitting right finally sitting flush as it should, look at the arch gap on that lol garden hose used to keep it at the right height lol i did think about raising the rear edge, but think theirs enough ventilation already i also gave her a quick hose down, nice to see her looking almost decent again lol

Post 317541 by p fandango on 2010-06-27 15:39:34

after looking at the pics above i noticed when you look under the bonnet from the windscreen all you can see is the metal panel used to hold the scuttle panel, so went & ground it off to try help the under bonnet ventilation a bit more. I was going to cut the whole lot but the chassis number is on there & the brake servo is over the drivers side so didn't bother

Post 317695 by Jamest5r on 2010-06-28 17:06:56

Starting to look like a proper car again Duane nice one!, how far away are you from starting it? and progress with the pcv pipework?. Cheers

Post 317699 by p fandango on 2010-06-28 17:26:18

[quote=jamest5r;317695]Starting to look like a proper car again Duane nice one!, how far away are you from starting it? and progress with the pcv pipework?.[/quote] cheers mate, i was amazed how well she looks after a wash (some of the paint is quite bad now tho). To get her running i need to bypass the radiator (38mm from thermostat to engine for now), tidy & secure the bypass pipes for the oil cooler, some new pipe for the IC pipework (i'm not using a idle valve so need to replace that section), get the throttle wheel welded to manifold, wire the kill switch, charge the battery, put some fuel oil & water in then i think thats it mate i've just replanned the PCV using 19mm pipe now instead of the 15mm i was originally using, here's a list of what i think we'll need mate (just got to wait till pay day before i order any more stuff lol) [LIST] [*]19mm pipe x2 LINK (pipe will fit straight onto the crank breather, also used for the block breather with the below reducer, then T-piece to catch tank) [*]28mm - 19mm reducer LINK (reducer for the block breather) [*]19mm T-piece LINK (to connect both crank & block breather to the catch tank)[*]20mm bung (to plug up the sump return, already got a spare for you mate) [/LIST]

Post 317703 by Jamest5r on 2010-06-28 17:34:07

Cheers mate, just a thought any idea what Russ (RT) did with his? Got any pics of a pcv and your plans?

Post 317704 by p fandango on 2010-06-28 17:40:47

[quote=jamest5r;317703]Cheers mate, just a thought any idea what Russ (RT) did with his? Got any pics of a pcv and your plans?[/quote] Russ had a special catch tank made with more inlets, & from the pic he T'd the crank breather to the sump (& then ran seperate pipes as well). I'm blocking the sump because i think its only an oil return & not a breather. Then linking the block & crank breathers, then a single pipe to the catch tank (i'll do a pic later)

Post 318112 by p fandango on 2010-06-30 11:42:49

right Mr James, i've ordered all the stuff for the PCV. I've only ordered 1metre of 19mm pipe for now but we'll see how it goes when everything turns up i've also fitted the bonnet pins properly (they weren't bolted on before) & cut the sheet steel for the fan mounting to size, got to get some jigsaw blades to cut the hole for the fan & some longer bolts & spacers for clearance from the radiator

Post 318522 by p fandango on 2010-07-02 13:20:30

again not upto doing much but spent some time spraying the interior, finished cutting the radiator panel (altho might cut some holes in to help weight & air flow) & a few more bits turned up so might get some done over the weekend only a temporary coat to see how well it came out, think (Volvo) silver has got to be the colour to go for. Going to sand it back & prep it all better next time just need some washers to secure the fan on, & spacers to keep it away from the radiator then just the wiring

Post 318536 by JelT5 on 2010-07-02 14:19:27

Getting there mate! Good stuff :D

Post 318537 by p fandango on 2010-07-02 14:23:49

[quote=JelT5;318536]Getting there mate! Good stuff :D[/quote] still plenty more to do lol, i was surprised how well the interior came out with a quick lick of paint

Post 319757 by p fandango on 2010-07-08 20:40:17

finally went & got the inlet manifold gasket, i've took a took so you can see the difference. While i was at the main stealer i asked about the Volvo tool to remove bonded windows (basically cheese wire & 2 handles), was told they don't sell it seperate anymore & could only buy it as a complete kit, for £1200 :eye-poppi pre-ME7 on top, ME7 underneath

Post 321899 by p fandango on 2010-07-20 09:56:44

haven't had chance to do much lately, but while at the wedding reception i had a word with my uncle who used to be an MOT inspector. A few people have said about the boot floor being structural so couldn't get an MOT, asked my uncle & even shown him a pic i'd got on my phone (sad ain't it lol) & he said it wasn't a problem. I've not cut the 2 chassis rails & aslong as theirs about 12" around any important mounting points (axle & shock mounts) it'll be fine :D

Post 322262 by Tim Williams on 2010-07-21 18:44:12

Have you asked how you stand with removing the large brace that went under the rear seat as that was within 300mm of rear suspension mountings?

Post 322264 by p fandango on 2010-07-21 19:05:08

[quote=Tim Williams;322262]Have you asked how you stand with removing the large brace that went under the rear seat as that was within 300mm of rear suspension mountings?[/quote] i've already been told thats non structural

Post 322325 by Tim Williams on 2010-07-22 01:02:56

[quote=p fandango;322264]i've already been told thats non structural[/quote] That's good news.

Post 323136 by BruceT on 2010-07-27 13:02:54

Looking really good Duane. Seems I have missed a lot of progress with your car, hows the S60 doing? Rumour is, im on the look out for another T5... ;)

Post 323144 by p fandango on 2010-07-27 14:27:58

[quote=BruceT;323136]Looking really good Duane. Seems I have missed a lot of progress with your car, hows the S60 doing? Rumour is, im on the look out for another T5... ;)[/quote] Hi mate, BT's getting there slowly. Bonny (the S60) isn't doing to bad thanks, smoking like a tractor should but still doing over 40mpg so not looked into whats wrong yet glad to hear the call of a Volvo is winning, hows things?

Post 323152 by BruceT on 2010-07-27 15:44:34

[quote=p fandango;323144]Hi mate, BT's getting there slowly. Bonny (the S60) isn't doing to bad thanks, smoking like a tractor should but still doing over 40mpg so not looked into whats wrong yet glad to hear the call of a Volvo is winning, hows things?[/quote] Glad to hear all is well! I'm currently waiting in for UPS to come and then im off out to clean the car and grab some pictures for the for sale add. Strangly not much about in the way of a decent 850 or x70 T5 around at the moment, typically!

Post 323153 by p fandango on 2010-07-27 15:59:34

[quote=BruceT;323152]I'm currently waiting in for UPS to come and then im off out to clean the car and grab some pictures for the for sale add. Strangly not much about in the way of a decent 850 or x70 T5 around at the moment, typically![/quote] haven't they banned washing cars yet lol well they are getting rare/old cars now mate, i'm sure you'll find a decent one

Post 324330 by LiamT4 on 2010-08-04 22:02:38

Any idea when this is going to be finished, or at least running? Theres a few cars for you to compete against when you get on the 1/4mile now, more and more are starting to get into the 13's. It'll be very interesting to see how much quicker you will go after all that weight saving.

Post 324334 by p fandango on 2010-08-04 22:15:18

[quote=LiamT4;324330]Any idea when this is going to be finished, or at least running? Theres a few cars for you to compete against when you get on the 1/4mile now, more and more are starting to get into the 13's. It'll be very interesting to see how much quicker you will go after all that weight saving.[/quote] tbh i've not idea, only a few minor things before she's running again but not sure how long before she's MOTable. I'd like to get her to the Pod for the flame & thunder in November, thats our usual group haunt & please, they ain't no competition lol

Post 324339 by LiamT4 on 2010-08-04 22:26:37

[quote=p fandango;324334]tbh i've not idea, only a few minor things before she's running again but not sure how long before she's MOTable. I'd like to get her to the Pod for the flame & thunder in November, thats our usual group haunt & please, they ain't no competition lol[/quote] There are a couple of cars now that aint far off mid 13's so you are going to have to get into the 12's! So...no pressure lol Please give it a good wash and wax when you do run, want it looking it best.

Post 324345 by p fandango on 2010-08-04 22:39:22

[quote=LiamT4;324339]There are a couple of cars now that aint far off mid 13's so you are going to have to get into the 12's! So...no pressure lol Please give it a good wash and wax when you do run, want it looking it best.[/quote] i'd be disappointed if she weren't into the 12's anyway mate, altho i haven't raced for 3-4years so might be me that lets her down lol she does look a bit tatty anyway now, but i probably would wash her just to get the heavy dirt off lol

Post 324347 by LiamT4 on 2010-08-04 22:41:56

Get wobbly on it, he'll get it looking like new! See ir you can beat my mates vw golfs time of 12.9 lol

Post 324348 by p fandango on 2010-08-04 22:44:18

[quote=LiamT4;324347]Get wobbly on it, he'll get it looking like new lol[/quote] she is a bit tatty now, got quite a lot of scratches & chunks out the paint from taking the bonnet & boot off etc (plus bonnet is rippled from taking the strengthening out) so she'll never be perfect. if your ever in Cov let us know & you can come & see her

See ir you can beat my mates vw golfs time of 12.9 lol

Post 324351 by LiamT4 on 2010-08-04 22:54:08

I'v tried not to talk about it because i don't want to start an argument. As i'm not that far away, i'm sure i'll be able to see it before the end of the month.

Post 324353 by p fandango on 2010-08-04 23:00:34

[quote=LiamT4;324351]I'v tried not to talk about it because i don't want to start an argument.[/quote] you mean you can't stop laughing whenever he tells you how quick his Golf is lol

As i'm not that far away, i'm sure i'll be able to see it before the end of the month.

Post 324399 by p fandango on 2010-08-05 12:21:32

did a bit more today & tidied the wiring up under the bonnet. Makes the engine bay look alot better, still got some more to wiring to add & more to tidy up where the battery was also got to shorten the wiring for the grey master relay that used to sit on the radiator cowling

Post 324582 by p fandango on 2010-08-06 20:24:47

couldn't be bothered to do much today but did get some more painting done on the interior. Also mounted the high-level brake lights which will also be switchable to perminantly on which you need for night racing at Santa Pod

Post 324890 by p fandango on 2010-08-08 20:16:01

another easy day, got a blanking plate for hole for the heater pipes & the heater inlet so hopefully she'll start to be water tight again soon lol

Post 329686 by p fandango on 2010-09-05 19:18:00

things have slowed up again recently, but have progressed well sorting the throttle out for the manifold. I was hoping to get it all finished over the weekend but my bro's ran out of welding wire, he did come out with the good idea of the arm bolted over the throttle body, just need to get the throttle wheel welded onto it now

Post 329944 by Geoffh on 2010-09-06 20:40:18

Hi plenty going on then, I'm sure your engine would look better with one of my original twr carbon plug covers you can see it in the new members section under "Volvo virgin"

Post 329949 by p fandango on 2010-09-06 20:46:30

[quote=Geoffh;329944]Hi plenty going on then, I'm sure your engine would look better with one of my original twr carbon plug covers you can see it in the new members section under "Volvo virgin"[/quote] way too much going on lol, i've had many different plug covers but ditched all the plastic as it weighs too much lol

Post 332221 by p fandango on 2010-09-19 15:34:07

ABS now removed, now to figure out how to get the brakes working again lol

Post 332223 by claymore on 2010-09-19 15:37:24

Hey Duane, how easy is it to take the slam pannel off?

Post 332229 by p fandango on 2010-09-19 15:52:10

[quote=claymore;332223]Hey Duane, how easy is it to take the slam pannel off?[/quote] its not that bad really, you changing it or thinking of cutting it down? you can see all the bolts in this pic, 2 each side (1 above & 1 below the indicator). 3 in the middle behind the front bumper, i've only got 2 because of the cut centre support

Post 332230 by claymore on 2010-09-19 15:55:24

Ha Ha, I knew youd have a picture, I need to get it all off to fit my FMIC

Post 332743 by p fandango on 2010-09-21 20:57:43

got a few of the smaller jobs done today. [LIST] [*]made a bracket up for the boost solenoid [*]found the 2 main bolts for the rear bumper so fitted that back on (got to make brackets for the ends) [*]tidied the brake lines up & removed the 2 return pipes [*]crimped the terminals onto the battery line [*]found a grommet for the bulkhead [/LIST] the solenoid nicely mounted & close-up of the (loose) brake lines

Post 332748 by BruceT on 2010-09-21 21:32:40

Is that ipd one or the ac delco one?

Post 332791 by p fandango on 2010-09-22 03:23:48

[quote=BruceT;332748]Is that ipd one or the ac delco one?[/quote] its an Apexi one mate, i'm using a AVC-R :wink:

Post 332802 by BruceT on 2010-09-22 06:46:04

Ah lol, I remember now. I need a new bcs.

Post 333539 by p fandango on 2010-09-25 15:24:44

went out to do a bit more work on BT & it looks like she's got squatters lol started stripping the interior out for the final spraying, while the handbrake was off i drilled the button so it can be used as a fly-off. I doubt BT will ever do any rallying but it didn't cost me anything. Might try it for preloading the clutch on the start line push the button in, then drill thru the handle & button. I used a small pop-rivet to latch it pull the pop-rivet out & the handbrake works as normal

Post 333542 by The Flying Moose on 2010-09-25 15:46:18

She's coming on well Duane, nice to see there is still room in the world for free modifications! I just cant wait to see her run down a strip. Fingers crossed next year eh!

Post 333554 by JelT5 on 2010-09-25 16:26:17

No doubt the cat will be taking over driving duties soon lol Like the handbrake mod- might try that myself mate :)

Post 333562 by p fandango on 2010-09-25 17:03:09

[quote=V70ETS;333542]She's coming on well Duane, nice to see there is still room in the world for free modifications! I just cant wait to see her run down a strip. Fingers crossed next year eh![/quote] yeh she's getting there slowly, still got quite a lot of smaller jobs to do. Free mods are always the best lol. I was aiming for the Flame & Thunder RWYB at the pod but can't see it making it tbh, next target is for my birthday in March

Post 333564 by p fandango on 2010-09-25 17:04:51

[quote=JelT5;333554]No doubt the cat will be taking over driving duties soon lol Like the handbrake mod- might try that myself mate :)[/quote] the cat'll be in the bin before anyone takes over the driving from me, no matter what the weight saving lol i thought for the sake of drilling a hole it's got to worth doing/trying

Post 333573 by claymore on 2010-09-25 17:35:49

[quote=p fandango;333564]the cat'll be in the bin before anyone takes over the driving from me, no matter what the weight saving lol i thought for the sake of drilling a hole it's got to worth doing/trying[/quote] Talking about puting cat's in bins again (so it was you in drag was it)

Post 333574 by p fandango on 2010-09-25 17:39:36

[quote=claymore;333573]Talking about puting cat's in bins again (so it was you in drag was it)[/quote] lol i still wouldn't like to be in her shoes, the mobs may have backed off but just waiting to see what fine she gets now

Post 337070 by p fandango on 2010-10-08 16:00:12

not been able to do much, but i have re-done the switch panel. Just need to get some more tape for the labelling machine so i know which does what lol

Post 337229 by gmain1967 on 2010-10-09 06:27:39

[quote=p fandango;333539]went out to do a bit more work on BT & it looks like she's got squatters lol started stripping the interior out for the final spraying, while the handbrake was off i drilled the button so it can be used as a fly-off. I doubt BT will ever do any rallying but it didn't cost me anything. Might try it for preloading the clutch on the start line push the button in, then drill thru the handle & button. I used a small pop-rivet to latch it pull the pop-rivet out & the handbrake works as normal[/quote] Hope your ongoing weight saving doesn't see the cat consigned to any wheelie bins Pedro??!!!!!!

Post 337233 by t5_monkey on 2010-10-09 08:43:39

[quote=p fandango;337070]not been able to do much, but i have re-done the switch panel. Just need to get some more tape for the labelling machine so i know which does what lol [/quote] Is that for the warp drive? :)

Post 337240 by p fandango on 2010-10-09 10:06:38

[quote=gmain1967;337229]Hope your ongoing weight saving doesn't see the cat consigned to any wheelie bins Pedro??!!!!!![/quote] lol would I. I think he's moved on anyway, haven't seen him in there the last times i've been out there working

Post 337241 by p fandango on 2010-10-09 10:10:53

[quote=t5_monkey;337233]Is that for the warp drive? :)[/quote] thats instead of a dashboard lol. A few of them do help increase the speed (launch control, WOT gear change, WOT boost, exhaust valve)

Post 337268 by t5_monkey on 2010-10-09 13:51:53

[quote=p fandango;337241]thats instead of a dashboard lol. A few of them do help increase the speed (launch control, WOT gear change, WOT boost, exhaust valve)[/quote] WOT gearchange... is that full throttle gear changes??

Post 337275 by p fandango on 2010-10-09 15:05:05

[quote=t5_monkey;337268]WOT gearchange... is that full throttle gear changes??[/quote] yep, i know some people don't back off the throttle anyway but this is a little extra protection so you can't get it wrong

Post 337277 by p fandango on 2010-10-09 15:07:59

got the power steering pump mounted, just need to get the pipes & wiring sorted

Post 337633 by p fandango on 2010-10-11 13:28:57

while i'm on light duties i carried on a bit more prep for the interior, poor cats going to be annoyed at me now i've removed his bed lol

Post 338035 by p fandango on 2010-10-13 20:57:21

got bored & drilled the handbrake & gearlever housing, also got all the cable-tie bases put into place on the interior. & to keep Judgeninja happy i finally cut the bracket off the behind the handbrake

Post 338045 by Jamest5r on 2010-10-13 21:10:06

Not one for your creature comforts are you mate.

Post 338047 by p fandango on 2010-10-13 21:14:34

[quote=jamest5r;338045]Not one for your creature comforts are you mate.[/quote] got Bonny for the comfort mate

Post 338048 by streaky744 on 2010-10-13 21:22:55

good effort. i'd throw the cowling round the ignition in the bin also. get a heat gun out and get all the under seal off next, you be shocked how much weight that saves, used to do this to mk2 escorts when i raced them. took 11kg of one once

Post 338062 by p fandango on 2010-10-13 22:31:10

[quote=streaky744;338048]good effort. i'd throw the cowling round the ignition in the bin also. get a heat gun out and get all the under seal off next, you be shocked how much weight that saves, used to do this to mk2 escorts when i raced them. took 11kg of one once[/quote] i did think about binning the cowling but thought i'd leave it on for a bit of security, i know its easily removed but without it you can easily bypass the ignition barrel the underseal sounds like a good idea, need to get it onto some ramps tho i think to get underneath & work like that

Post 338065 by Volvostorm on 2010-10-13 22:37:46

Admit it, your be chopping the floorpan out next! :P :P ;)

Post 338067 by p fandango on 2010-10-13 22:40:23

[quote=Pault5estate;338065]Admit it, your be chopping the floorpan out next! :P :P ;)[/quote] carbon fibre sheet instead of the rear footwells might be a possiblity :D

Post 338068 by Volvostorm on 2010-10-13 22:43:54

I believe your going to need some strength in the car mate, BT will be bending in the middle!

Post 338070 by p fandango on 2010-10-13 23:14:48

[quote=Pault5estate;338068]I believe your going to need some strength in the car mate, BT will be bending in the middle![/quote] she'll be fine, i haven't touched the actual structure

Post 338137 by p fandango on 2010-10-14 14:57:44

went & got a couple more tins of primer, vac'd out the interior & gave it another coat. Very impressed with how the interiors came out now, i'm still going to sand it back & spray it Volvo silver. My new clips for the boot turned up so finished them off as well

Post 338142 by JelT5 on 2010-10-14 15:18:36

Good stuff mate- BT's getting close to being nearly finished lol

Post 338148 by p fandango on 2010-10-14 15:31:06

[quote=JelT5;338142]Good stuff mate- BT's getting close to being nearly finished lol[/quote] lol i'm still waiting for the bloody manifold

Post 339188 by Murphy on 2010-10-19 12:51:53

Love the recent weight saving progress :D If you are proposing to do lots of track work, I would consider flush clips for boot/bonnet.

Post 339217 by p fandango on 2010-10-19 17:16:01

[quote=Murphy;339188]Love the recent weight saving progress :D If you are proposing to do lots of track work, I would consider flush clips for boot/bonnet.[/quote] it'll still be mainly 1/4mile but i will be taking her the Nuremburg ring, got a friend down south who does alot of trackdays in another stripped 850 so could be joining him quite often i've got 1 pair of recess plates for the front, but don't think theirs anyway of sorting the boot ones out

Post 339224 by JUDGENINJA on 2010-10-19 17:59:37

Looking good... making me jealous that I can't get my car brought down here....

Post 339238 by p fandango on 2010-10-19 19:31:48

[quote=JUDGENINJA;339224]Looking good... making me jealous that I can't get my car brought down here....[/quote] cheers mate, i finally got round to removing the handbrake bracket you kept moaning at me about lol. Any ideas when yours will be hitting the strip again?

Post 339259 by martybelfastt5 on 2010-10-19 20:23:26

im visulizing a t5 engine ,a seat, four wheels ,or less and a steering wheel oh and fandango behind it!! lol im sure bt can move now mate

Post 339261 by p fandango on 2010-10-19 20:26:03

[quote=martybelfastt5;339259]im visulizing a t5 engine ,a seat, four wheels ,or less and a steering wheel oh and fandango behind it!! lol im sure bt can move now mate[/quote] lol yeh i think i'm going to have to stick with 4 wheels, altho i might have a look on ebay for some heavy duty castors

Post 339321 by JUDGENINJA on 2010-10-19 22:02:36

[quote=p fandango;339238]cheers mate, i finally got round to removing the handbrake bracket you kept moaning at me about lol. Any ideas when yours will be hitting the strip again?[/quote] Good to see. The car is starting to look like a car again.. Regarding mine, it'll be ASAP. I have a few upgrades to do before it is fully finished, but it'll start with getting the engine in and running first.

Post 339379 by Murphy on 2010-10-20 10:38:13

[quote=p fandango;339217]it'll still be mainly 1/4mile but i will be taking her the Nuremburg ring, got a friend down south who does alot of trackdays in another stripped 850 so could be joining him quite often i've got 1 pair of recess plates for the front, but don't think theirs anyway of sorting the boot ones out[/quote] Not sure about the Nuremburg ring :P, but I know at the Nurburgring they are REALLY strict about things like that and will turn you away. [i]Each and every modification carried out on a German-registered car has to be TÜV'd (in effect, an MOT every time you modify something) and evidence of the current TÜV is displayed on the number plates, but for foreign-registered cars, they have no idea whether any modifications are compliant, so by all accounts, unless you can prove the modification is TÜV compliant, they won't be letting you go out. This is going to have massive implications for the hundreds of Brits who go to the 'ring in their modded cars. If the marshalls pull you over, you will need to have all your paperwork for ANY modification and prove to them it's TÜV-compliant, or else you won't be allowed out. [/i] Best you know now :B_thumb:

Post 339448 by p fandango on 2010-10-20 18:00:07

i knew where i meant lol. Oh dear, cracking down like that will stop all the UK ring trips, 1/4mile it is then lol

Post 339460 by gmain1967 on 2010-10-20 19:33:37

[quote=Murphy;339379]Not sure about the Nuremburg ring :P, but I know at the Nurburgring they are REALLY strict about things like that and will turn you away. [i]Each and every modification carried out on a German-registered car has to be TÜV'd (in effect, an MOT every time you modify something) and evidence of the current TÜV is displayed on the number plates, but for foreign-registered cars, they have no idea whether any modifications are compliant, so by all accounts, unless you can prove the modification is TÜV compliant, they won't be letting you go out. This is going to have massive implications for the hundreds of Brits who go to the 'ring in their modded cars. If the marshalls pull you over, you will need to have all your paperwork for ANY modification and prove to them it's TÜV-compliant, or else you won't be allowed out. [/i] Best you know now :B_thumb:[/quote] That will stop many going - what paperwork can you get here, that will keep the Krauts happy from the TUV perspective? Hardly going to get an MOT station to write out a certificate that your new turbo/injectors/remap etc are fitted and working correctly, are you? I can understand why they are doing what they are doing, but unless you live inside the confines of Germany and have the TUV approvals in place, it ain't going to happen, which is a shame.

Post 340041 by p fandango on 2010-10-23 15:28:27

again not exactly a big job, but been meaning to blank off the holes from the old mirrors for a ages. Must get Bonny's intercooler done tomorrow lol

Post 340058 by JelT5 on 2010-10-23 16:01:33

[quote=gmain1967;339460]That will stop many going - what paperwork can you get here, that will keep the Krauts happy from the TUV perspective? Hardly going to get an MOT station to write out a certificate that your new turbo/injectors/remap etc are fitted and working correctly, are you? I can understand why they are doing what they are doing, but unless you live inside the confines of Germany and have the TUV approvals in place, it ain't going to happen, which is a shame.[/quote] Exactly. There are lots of foreign visitors to the Ring (which is classed as a public toll road quite a lot of the time), surely a ruling like this would lose them too much revenue? It would be a pretty silly move. Perhaps there'll be a TUV testing station at the Ring lol I can't see anything relating to this on the official Nurburgring site http://www.nuerburgring.de/en/header-menu/home.html

Post 340059 by p fandango on 2010-10-23 16:08:01

[quote=JelT5;340058]Exactly. There are lots of foreign visitors to the Ring (which is classed as a public toll road quite a lot of the time), surely a ruling like this would lose them too much revenue? It would be a pretty silly move. Perhaps there'll be a TUV testing station at the Ring lol[/quote] i've read the TUV rule came into force in 2008 so there obviously not enforcing it very much, probably just use it to check over the car if you turn up in a nail or have a bump on circuit

Post 340067 by JelT5 on 2010-10-23 16:27:19

[quote=p fandango;340059]i've read the TUV rule came into force in 2008 so there obviously not enforcing it very much, probably just use it to check over the car if you turn up in a nail or have a bump on circuit[/quote] Yep, seems to be that way mate :)

Post 340285 by p fandango on 2010-10-24 16:15:19

couple more little jobs done, i've made little brackets to support the ends of the rear bumper (made the fronts but not fitted them yet) & fitted the spring clamps onto the rear number plate panel so thats secure & fits flush as well now. Also but her battery on charge

Post 340286 by claymore on 2010-10-24 16:19:35

Looks like you'v been playing with the mecano....lol

Post 340290 by p fandango on 2010-10-24 16:58:11

[quote=claymore;340286]Looks like you'v been playing with the mecano....lol[/quote] & the pop-rivet gun lol

Post 341653 by p fandango on 2010-10-31 19:02:29

its a miracle, finally got the throttle wheel welded onto the manifold (did take a bit of threatening lol). Can start putting the engine bay back together & make the new alloy intercooler pipes up (thanks V70ETS)

Post 341850 by p fandango on 2010-11-01 18:18:24

trial fitted the manifold today to make sure everything was in the right place & the throttle mechanism wasn't in the way, it has moved the PCV t-piece so got to make a new pipe from the cam cover, also got to grind the plug down for the throttle position switch. Not exactly major problems note the throttle cable coming from the left your not going to get shorter, or straighter turbo pipes than that lol

Post 342662 by p fandango on 2010-11-05 17:43:22

nice postman dropped this off today, a NACA3 vent. Its called "3" because the duct is 3" wide, just the same size as my intake piping :biggrin:

Post 342824 by p fandango on 2010-11-06 18:44:49

it was a bit too dark to get any good pictures, but thanks to V70ETS got the duct on in the perfect place. Now just to feed the pipe thru the inner wing & onto the turbo (the turbo chatter really is going to scare people on the path now lol)

Post 342826 by claymore on 2010-11-06 18:52:36

been there, done that....lol

Post 342828 by p fandango on 2010-11-06 18:59:52

[quote=claymore;342826]been there, done that....lol[/IMG][/quote] yeh seen it done quite alot before, just not on a Volvo

Post 342829 by t5_monkey on 2010-11-06 19:01:13

[quote=claymore;342826]been there, done that....lol [/quote] That's a proper mongrel monster! What was the spec on that Fiat?

Post 342832 by claymore on 2010-11-06 19:02:31

[quote=t5_monkey;342829]That's a proper mongrel monster! What was the spec on that Fiat?[/quote] Supercharged and nitroused, 5 cylinder 20valve

Post 343033 by p fandango on 2010-11-07 11:44:05

got the inner wing cut & the pipes connected, not completely happy & going to order a 45degree off the turbo instead of the current 90

Post 343042 by smithy on 2010-11-07 12:50:41

how you going to filter the air mate

Post 343045 by p fandango on 2010-11-07 13:44:34

[quote=smithy;343042]how you going to filter the air mate[/quote] ah what? Might make a foam cover to go in the vent for on the road that just pulls out

Post 343700 by p fandango on 2010-11-10 18:18:18

got the steel wire thru the post this morning, so now i can cut the rear quarter & rear windscreen out so more perspex can go in :D

Post 344039 by p fandango on 2010-11-12 15:53:15

the rear quarter windows are now out & ready to cut some perspex to fit. The passenger side came out quite easily with the steel cheese wire, the drivers one was a bit more of a pain & ended up in a thousand little shards lol. Really looking forward to cutting the rear screen out (not)

Post 344413 by p fandango on 2010-11-14 12:40:15

after an hour of torture the rear screen came out (in 1 piece), my arms haven't ached this much since i downloaded the Elle McPherson aerobics video. Draper wanted £20 for the handles to attach to the cheese wire, instead i tied a sparkplug socket onto each end & it worked pretty well now to clean up the frame & order some perspex

Post 344416 by leet5r on 2010-11-14 12:50:23

when will it stop pedro m8y lol

Post 344418 by p fandango on 2010-11-14 12:56:42

[quote=leet5r;344416]when will it stop pedro m8y lol[/quote] i don't think it will mate lol

Post 351882 by p fandango on 2010-12-23 12:16:02

i'm on lates this evening & someone from work still kindly woke me up, so thought it was about time i did a bit more on BT. Following FFM's success with caravan shock assistors i thought i'd go 1 better, i've acquired a 18mm socket & took the shocks off. The original plan was to drill the shaft & put a screw thru to stop it moving when on the strip, found some tubing in the garage so came up with a better idea. Rear suspension is a bit solid now lol not sure if the shocks are standard Volvo ones to begin with standard shock in pieces, had to remove a circlip off the end then everything pulls apart made sure the shock was at max travel & cut the tube to the right length to stop it compressing not quite as high as i was hoping, could always make some taller mock shocks at a later date

Post 352387 by p fandango on 2010-12-28 15:13:53

i want to try & get her running asap now so started putting the engine back together. Put the injectors back into the rail & started fitting the FSE fuel regulator, need to clamp up the PCV pipework & get a hose for the radiator bypass then i think she's ready to be fired up

Post 352493 by p fandango on 2010-12-29 15:22:04

done a bit more today, mounted the catch tank & the battery junction, started removing the ABS wiring although i'm reluctant to cut anything until i've made sure she still starts lol

Post 352504 by The Flying Moose on 2010-12-29 18:28:40

Cant be far off now Duane? Like you say just a case of sorting the radiator and power-steering pipework then reconnect whats left and fire her up. Certainly looking forward to the video of her when you first run up the car after all this time.

Post 352507 by p fandango on 2010-12-29 18:43:07

[quote=V70ETS;352504]Cant be far off now Duane? Like you say just a case of sorting the radiator and power-steering pipework then reconnect whats left and fire her up. Certainly looking forward to the video of her when you first run up the car after all this time.[/quote] yeh got a few more bits to do. I've ordered a brake flaring tool so i can connect the brakes, need to make some door panels up & get a new windscreen then i think its MOT test time

Post 352509 by The Flying Moose on 2010-12-29 18:51:10

[quote=p fandango;352507]yeh got a few more bits to do. I've ordered a brake flaring tool so i can connect the brakes, need to make some door panels up & get a new windscreen then i think its MOT test time[/quote] MOT time will be interesting. Do you need door panels for MOT? I have to confess I was in Coventry today but didnt visit. Went to a breaker on Alfall Road to pick up a BMW 323 Coupe door ready to sort out a repair job on a friends BMW which un-supprisingly has fallen victim of the current weather. It seems ever since I repaired a bumper for him all filling sanding and general bodywork comes to me!

Post 352510 by p fandango on 2010-12-29 18:57:03

[quote=V70ETS;352509]MOT time will be interesting. Do you need door panels for MOT?[/quote] think it comes under "sharp edges" or something without them, altho thinking about it i might not need them in the back. Got to make a bulkhead to cover the rear seat opening as well. Oh & make some rear windows lol

I have to confess I was in Coventry today but didnt visit. Went to a breaker on Alfall Road to pick up a BMW 323 Coupe door ready to sort out a repair job on a friends BMW which un-supprisingly has fallen victim of the current weather. It seems ever since I repaired a bumper for him all filling sanding and general bodywork comes to me!

Post 353450 by p fandango on 2011-01-05 17:26:36

thanks to Oliver at TMS for helping sort out the ME7 dipstick tube, for some reason they changed it again during 2001 but got the one i need first time

Post 353789 by p fandango on 2011-01-08 15:46:32

the T-piece for the brakes turned up this morning, also ordered a new cone cutter so i can carry on lightening the doors. Also done a few more bits today ground the lip off the leading edge on the boot to help get some more air in quite a nice gap now redone the PCV again, wasn't happy with it going thru the manifold so they now run seperately

Post 353894 by p fandango on 2011-01-09 16:42:10

no one noticed the coil had gone from the last pic, fitted it under the dash today. Ordered a MSD firewall feed thru which hopefully shouldn't take too long to get here

Post 355045 by p fandango on 2011-01-14 14:56:27

no pretty pictures but got a few bits on the way. MSD have put the bulkhead feed on the plane & i ordered the alloy for the front door cards yesterday, a nice big hole cutters turned up so can carry on lightening the panels now. Just need the time to do something now lol main jobs still to sort new windscreen pipes for radiator pipes for powersteering perspex for rear windows free off brakes make rear bulkhead put interior back together

Post 355083 by stu_850t5 on 2011-01-14 18:18:23

Loving this build pedro. always look forward to your updates, mostly your picture whoring lol love to see BT in the flesh!!!

Post 355084 by Jamest5r on 2011-01-14 18:22:36

[quote=p fandango;355045]no pretty pictures but got a few bits on the way. MSD have put the bulkhead feed on the plane & i ordered the alloy for the front door cards yesterday, a nice big hole cutters turned up so can carry on lightening the panels now. Just need the time to do something now lol main jobs still to sort new windscreen pipes for radiator pipes for powersteering perspex for rear windows free off brakes make rear bulkhead put interior back together[/quote] Start the fcuking thing.

Post 355086 by p fandango on 2011-01-14 18:26:09

[quote=stu_850t5;355083]Loving this build pedro. always look forward to your updates, mostly your picture whoring lol love to see BT in the flesh!!![/quote] thanks, glad i'm not just boring everyone with the posts. I was quite disappointed not to have any pics to post, they say a picture paints a thousand words & many will know i'm a lazy ***** so its easier lol. Once she's back on the road i've got to catch up on the miles so hopefully meet up somewhere along the line

Post 355088 by p fandango on 2011-01-14 18:27:50

[quote=jamest5r;355084]Start the fcuking thing.[/quote] not with no water in it, be patient man lol. Must admit i am looking forward to the sound of the new intake :sinner:

Post 355089 by Jamest5r on 2011-01-14 18:34:40

[quote=p fandango;355088]not with no water in it, be patient man lol. Must admit i am looking forward to the sound of the new intake :sinner:[/quote] Ill give you some water mate, times are hard i know.

Post 355091 by JelT5 on 2011-01-14 18:36:57

[quote=p fandango;355086]many will know i'm a lazy *****[/quote] Yes we all do lol BT is looking good though Duane...Mr A. Grinder (is it ll or lll now?) has been a busy lad as usual, along with his new friend Mr Holesaw ;) and ditto what James said mate :D

Post 355094 by p fandango on 2011-01-14 18:43:45

[quote=jamest5r;355089]Ill give you some water mate, times are hard i know.[/quote] lol thank i can get plenty of water from the local pond

Post 355097 by p fandango on 2011-01-14 18:47:12

[quote=JelT5;355091]BT is looking good though Duane...Mr A. Grinder (is it ll or lll now?) has been a busy lad as usual, along with his new friend Mr Holesaw ;)[/quote] think its Mr Grinder III, may sound heartless but i've lost count. Mr Holesaw II is a nice & chunky & going to try not to burn this one out

and ditto what James said mate :D

Post 355101 by JelT5 on 2011-01-14 18:50:14

[quote=p fandango;355097]think its Mr Grinder III, may sound heartless but i've lost count. Mr Holesaw II is a nice & chunky & going to try not to burn this one out[/quote] Heartless sums it up! Poor old grinders... So this is son of Mr Holesaw is it?

Post 355109 by p fandango on 2011-01-14 19:03:14

[quote=JelT5;355101]Heartless sums it up! Poor old grinders...[/quote] may be heartless but there memory & evidence of there work lives on

So this is son of Mr Holesaw is it?

Post 355111 by JelT5 on 2011-01-14 19:13:31

[quote=p fandango;355109]may be heartless but there memory & evidence of there work lives on[/quote] I'll light a candle ;) [quote=]the new one is certainly the Daddy, looks alot stronger but was only £12 from Fleabay so we shall have to wait & see[/quote] Looks savage!

Post 355376 by p fandango on 2011-01-16 14:18:41

tried out the new hole cutter & must say i'm very impressed, didn't have any problem getting thru the Volvo metal (won't be long before i kill Mr Drill tho lol). Also wiped the cobwebs off Mr Grinder & cut some more out of the rear doors (another 1kg each door gone)

Post 355380 by The Flying Moose on 2011-01-16 14:50:37

A nice clean cut-out Duane. Have you managed to source a company to supply the Aluminium? I have been looking around a few cars and I would double check as to whether you need the door cards for MOT as I have seen a few that are fully roadworthy without them.

Post 355381 by p fandango on 2011-01-16 15:15:05

[quote=V70ETS;355380]A nice clean cut-out Duane. Have you managed to source a company to supply the Aluminium? I have been looking around a few cars and I would double check as to whether you need the door cards for MOT as I have seen a few that are fully roadworthy without them.[/quote] i've ordered a couple of aluminium panels off ebay to do the front doors, because theirs no rear seats i don't think they'll be an issue but will do them eventually. The new hole cutter really just eat straight thru the metal without even bothering, best one i've used

Post 355383 by JelT5 on 2011-01-16 15:23:19

[quote=p fandango;355376]tried out the new hole cutter & must say i'm very impressed, didn't have any problem getting thru the Volvo metal (won't be long before i kill Mr Drill tho lol). Also wiped the cobwebs off Mr Grinder & cut some more out of the rear doors (another 1kg each door gone)[/quote] Good stuff mate :) Mr Drill's bushes are getting a bit warm perhaps lol is he smoking yet? Can you replace the bushes if it burns out or is Mr Drill a 20 squid special from B&Q?

Post 355385 by The Flying Moose on 2011-01-16 15:25:52

[quote=p fandango;355381]i've ordered a couple of aluminium panels off ebay to do the front doors, because theirs no rear seats i don't think they'll be an issue but will do them eventually. The new hole cutter really just eat straight thru the metal without even bothering, best one i've used[/quote] Good bit of Kit for £12 then. I remember fitting the towbar onto the estate and having to drill through the rear frame to get the bolts through. I snapped my holesaw doing that but luckily Mr Makita drill lived to fight on :)

Post 355386 by p fandango on 2011-01-16 15:26:57

[quote=JelT5;355383]Mr Drill's bushes are getting a bit warm perhaps lol is he smoking yet? Can you replace the bushes if it burns out or is Mr Drill a 20 squid special from B&Q?[/quote] not smoking yet but did get very VERY warm. Think its a cheap Bosch & could do with a bit more power anyway if he does pass away

Post 355388 by p fandango on 2011-01-16 15:30:17

[quote=V70ETS;355385]Good bit of Kit for £12 then. I remember fitting the towbar onto the estate and having to drill through the rear frame to get the bolts through. I snapped my holesaw doing that but luckily Mr Makita drill lived to fight on :)[/quote] ah Makita top piece of kit you see. I tend to overheat & blunt my holesaws, but this didn't even flinch enough to get warm (unlike the drill lol). LINK i'd certainly buy another if i needed one

Post 355389 by JelT5 on 2011-01-16 15:30:28

[quote=p fandango;355386]not smoking yet but did get very VERY warm. Think its a cheap Bosch & could do with a bit more power anyway if he does pass away[/quote] You need an Hitachi core drill mate with a 6"+ diamond bit lol Good for drilling boiler flues at least ;) think of all the weight saving you could do with one :D

Post 355391 by p fandango on 2011-01-16 15:33:31

[quote=JelT5;355389]You need an Hitachi core drill mate with a 6"+ diamond bit lol Good for drilling boiler flues at least ;) think of all the weight saving you could do with one :D[/quote] lol i've already got a good size hole cutter to do the waste outlet for the en-suite but don't think it'll like metal lol

Post 355417 by Spooky on 2011-01-16 19:00:54

you do realise pf that when you start the old girl up, this thread will be COMPLETELY useless without video!!!!

Post 355420 by t5 pete on 2011-01-16 19:12:14

Pedro why not just get rid of the rear doors and cut a sheet to fit in would save alot of weight and also its not as if your gunna need the rear doors and just change the log book to a 2seater

Post 355422 by Tomcat on 2011-01-16 19:23:43

Or even better just cut the door skin off and weld it into the gap...

Post 355424 by t5 pete on 2011-01-16 19:25:25

[quote=Tomcat;355422]Or even better just cut the door skin off and weld it into the gap...[/quote] Good thinking tc he could even keep the windows

Post 355431 by p fandango on 2011-01-16 20:17:51

[quote=Spooky;355417]you do realise pf that when you start the old girl up, this thread will be COMPLETELY useless without video!!!![/quote] don't you worry sir they'll defo be a video

Post 355432 by p fandango on 2011-01-16 20:20:35

[quote=t5 pete;355420]Pedro why not just get rid of the rear doors and cut a sheet to fit in would save alot of weight and also its not as if your gunna need the rear doors and just change the log book to a 2seater[/quote] plans are a foot in which i might need access to the rear, should be able to go into more detail soon

Post 355433 by p fandango on 2011-01-16 20:22:40

[quote=Tomcat;355422]Or even better just cut the door skin off and weld it into the gap...[/quote] cutting the skin & attaching it to the shell with dzus fasteners soon like a good plan

Post 355439 by Tomcat on 2011-01-16 20:43:01

Hell yeah, but obviously you'll need a way of mounting the glass/plexiglass to the door..

Post 355445 by p fandango on 2011-01-16 20:50:14

[quote=Tomcat;355439]Hell yeah, but obviously you'll need a way of mounting the glass/plexiglass to the door..[/quote] thinking about it if i'm just going to mount the skin then might as well get then done in fibre glass

Post 355449 by Tomcat on 2011-01-16 20:57:32

**Cough....Cough**..... I know someone that could do that for you....lol.

Post 355451 by claymore on 2011-01-16 20:59:21

[quote=Tomcat;355449]**Cough....Cough**..... I know someone that could do that for you....lol.[/quote] **Cough....Cough**..... fancy doing a bonnet for me?

Post 355455 by Tomcat on 2011-01-16 21:00:26

Sure....

Post 355457 by p fandango on 2011-01-16 21:02:07

[quote=Tomcat;355449]**Cough....Cough**..... I know someone that could do that for you....lol.[/quote] i'm still thinking of a splitter which i'll have to creep round you about, to be a pain i don't want it the same as the normal ones so got to have a talk to you & see what you can do ;)

Post 355458 by Tomcat on 2011-01-16 21:03:53

Okaaayy...pm me with what you want Duan...

Post 355666 by p fandango on 2011-01-18 19:43:18

the 2 alloy sheets for the front door cards arrived today, very well packaged but still ended up with a couple of dimples in i guess there going to end up alot worse yet lol. Also ordered some brake line & hose to bypass the radiator, so atleast i can get her running soon

Post 355677 by JT on 2011-01-18 20:16:28

cough cough? any chance of a bonnet and saloon boot for me? if your in the zone, oh please............lol JT

Post 355765 by p fandango on 2011-01-19 17:45:28

got the temporary coolant pipe on, not exactly briiliant but as long as it holds water (or will once i get some jubilee clips). Also finally got round to getting the Powerflex tie-bar bush on properly, managed to lose the nut off the smaller bush tho DOH

Post 355776 by Spooky on 2011-01-19 18:32:36

[quote=p fandango;355431]don't you worry sir they'll defo be a video[/quote] liking your style there my good man!

Post 356308 by p fandango on 2011-01-23 17:02:43

got a few little jobs done, [LIST][*]got some jubilee clips for the coolant pipe so she now holds water [*]ordered the manifold bolts yesterday, here Monday [*]removed the PAS pipes [*]found/refitted the lost tie-bar nut, which i've also ordered a new one of [*]ground a bit more from the engine bay bulkhead [*]replumbed front brakes [/list] going to get Pirtek to extend the PAS pipes front brake pipes now linked together next doors neighbours garden has been cleared so got alot more room, the other side is jacked up which is why the front is high

Post 356963 by p fandango on 2011-01-27 17:21:09

my MSD bulkhead feed-thru turned up this morning as well as the number plate lights, need to get some proper HT leads sorted for it & wire the lights up but the list of jobs is getting shorted :mischievo. Next job is to fit the manifold gasket & secure that on properly & think she can be started then, also got the alloy for the door cards so can start on them

Post 356970 by PaulZX on 2011-01-27 18:08:23

Lookin good D.... you gonna be starting her this weekend, by any chance? I'm local until Sunday evening if you want any morale support.... and you'll get to see the new V70 tdi I'm gettin on Saturday... :)

Post 356987 by p fandango on 2011-01-27 19:20:14

[quote=PaulZX;356970]Lookin good D.... you gonna be starting her this weekend, by any chance? I'm local until Sunday evening if you want any morale support.... and you'll get to see the new V70 tdi I'm gettin on Saturday... :)[/quote] i'm off all next week so was going to start her then, but should be able to get her sort by sunday if your going to pop in it'll be good to see you back in a Volvo, not quite the FFM tho is it lol

Post 356991 by PaulZX on 2011-01-27 19:28:19

Not, and if things go according to plan G, I wont be in her for long, but the deal I'm gettin her is a blinder for me and the guy selling her, so it's a win-win all round really... I'll see what time the gaffer wants to leave cov at, and if nothing more we'll pop in an say hello on the way out...

Post 357079 by JelT5 on 2011-01-28 09:17:43

[quote=p fandango;356987]i'm off all next week[/quote] So being off sick was just a warm up for next week then? ;) Good to see BT progressing so well mate :)

Post 357082 by p fandango on 2011-01-28 10:06:36

[quote=JelT5;357079]So being off sick was just a warm up for next week then? ;)[/quote] i meant "these are the parts i got someone else to fit while i was stuck in bed"

Good to see BT progressing so well mate :)

Post 357084 by JelT5 on 2011-01-28 11:19:22

[quote=p fandango;357082]i meant "these are the parts i got someone else to fit while i was stuck in bed"[/quote] I knew that ;) [quote=]i get paid Monday so looking forward to sourcing some more bits[/quote] Good man :)

Post 357091 by p fandango on 2011-01-28 11:52:23

[quote=JelT5;357084]Good man :)[/quote] but what do i get first, got as few expensive things which i won't be able to afford all in 1 go? (4 x tyres, windscreen or perspex & alloy sheet)

Post 357092 by JelT5 on 2011-01-28 12:29:25

I'd go for the screen/perspex and get her sealed up from the elements mate.

Post 357094 by p fandango on 2011-01-28 12:34:13

[quote=JelT5;357092]I'd go for the screen/perspex and get her sealed up from the elements mate.[/quote] does sound like a good idea, the cheapest i've found for the rear screen is £46 but haven't tried anywhere local yet

Post 357095 by JelT5 on 2011-01-28 12:36:42

[quote=p fandango;357094]does sound like a good idea, the cheapest i've found for the rear screen is £46 but haven't tried anywhere local yet[/quote] Now you've got the removal of screen sussed you could go and nick one... = free (less than £46) lol

Post 357096 by p fandango on 2011-01-28 12:49:02

[quote=JelT5;357095]Now you've got the removal of screen sussed you could go and nick one... = free (less than £46) lol[/quote] lol the idea of taking it out was to replace it with Perspex, i didn't take it out just for fun (well not all fun lol)

Post 357098 by JelT5 on 2011-01-28 13:28:48

[quote=p fandango;357096]lol the idea of taking it out was to replace it with Perspex, i didn't take it out just for fun (well not all fun lol)[/quote] doh! I knew that lol

Post 357101 by wegal on 2011-01-28 14:05:30

I wouldnt use persex mate, not for the windscreen, its ok for the side and rear windows but if anything hits your screen at speed it will come straight through, and bring a load of jagged shards of plastic with it. Try looking for lexan-D, probably 6mm will be enough for a screen, you buy a sheet, lay it on top of your old screen ( off the car ) and warm it up gently, it will then shape itself to your original screen and should fit back on nice an easy, lot lighter than a glass screen and at 6mm it would stop a 9mm hand gun round. Lexan is an expensive material but its worth every penny.

Post 357121 by p fandango on 2011-01-28 17:24:59

[quote=wegal;357101]I wouldnt use persex mate, not for the windscreen, its ok for the side and rear windows but if anything hits your screen at speed it will come straight through, and bring a load of jagged shards of plastic with it. Try looking for lexan-D, probably 6mm will be enough for a screen, you buy a sheet, lay it on top of your old screen ( off the car ) and warm it up gently, it will then shape itself to your original screen and should fit back on nice an easy, lot lighter than a glass screen and at 6mm it would stop a 9mm hand gun round. Lexan is an expensive material but its worth every penny.[/quote] thanks, windscreen is going to be a normal glass one but my current one has a huge crack across it so needs replacing. As you say everything else is going to be Perspex. I used 12mm Polycarbonate for a bass box which was bloody good stuff, totally unbreakable

Post 357226 by p fandango on 2011-01-29 16:38:40

got mr grinder out again today & finished lightening the drivers door, another 2.3kg fell off it. Next job is make the alloy door card

Post 357228 by Tomcat on 2011-01-29 16:58:53

How do you stop it from blowing away in the wind?...

Post 357230 by p fandango on 2011-01-29 17:13:46

[quote=Tomcat;357228]How do you stop it from blowing away in the wind?...[/quote] i sit in it :worried:

Post 357239 by JelT5 on 2011-01-29 18:07:42

[quote=p fandango;357230]i sit in it :worried:[/quote] lol :D

Post 357344 by p fandango on 2011-01-30 15:44:50

started on the alloy door cards, not overly impressed but they'll do. Got to finish bending the top edge over & screwing it down them cut a hole for the internal door release also started repainting the interior

Post 357494 by p fandango on 2011-01-31 13:20:47

pay day, been & spent £128 on aluminium sheet, got a bulk order of grinding discs & some paint for the interior (Volvo silver). Also ordered a MSD coil & some recess plates for the bonnet pins

Post 358220 by p fandango on 2011-02-04 16:13:54

redone the top of the door card & got the internal door release finished, 1 down 3 to go lol

Post 358221 by claymore on 2011-02-04 16:27:27

the week is over, have you got it running yet?

Post 358227 by p fandango on 2011-02-04 16:50:08

[quote=claymore;358221]the week is over, have you got it running yet?[/quote] erm well sort of no, had a change of plan & went away most of the week instead. Should get some more done sunday so we'll see

Post 358237 by The Flying Moose on 2011-02-04 17:33:55

From the picture of the door card it looks like you have achieved a decent finish on them pedro. I like the original handle too, I dont think they get much lighter than the standard ones. The silver finish on the indside makes it look brand new too :)

Post 358256 by p fandango on 2011-02-04 18:20:53

[quote=The Flying Moose;358237]From the picture of the door card it looks like you have achieved a decent finish on them pedro. I like the original handle too, I dont think they get much lighter than the standard ones. The silver finish on the indside makes it look brand new too :)[/quote] i'm alot happier with the door card i've got the top edge neater, can't wait to see it with all doors & the rear bulkhead done should look quite BTCC like i think i'm going to have to get the outside resprayed tho, got alot of scratches on most panels where i've been to impatient. Saffron 850 :D

Post 358262 by JelT5 on 2011-02-04 18:58:13

[quote=p fandango;358220]redone the top of the door card & got the internal door release finished, 1 down 3 to go lol [/quote] That looks neat n tidy mate. Don't spray BT saffron...keep it subtle...just my opinion ;)

Post 358265 by p fandango on 2011-02-04 19:06:21

[quote=JelT5;358262]Don't spray BT saffron...keep it subtle...just my opinion ;)[/quote] needs something doing, we'll see got other things to do first

Post 358268 by The Flying Moose on 2011-02-04 19:08:01

[quote=p fandango;358256]i'm alot happier with the door card i've got the top edge neater, can't wait to see it with all doors & the rear bulkhead done should look quite BTCC like i think i'm going to have to get the outside resprayed tho, got alot of scratches on most panels where i've been to impatient. Saffron 850 :D[/quote] Personally I would say if you are going to have it sprayed do it white. You have gone this far so why not make a 854 BTCC replica, they are very rare and it would look the business. Failing that how about a complete car vinyl wrap?

Post 358324 by p fandango on 2011-02-04 22:37:15

[quote=The Flying Moose;358268]Personally I would say if you are going to have it sprayed do it white. You have gone this far so why not make a 854 BTCC replica, they are very rare and it would look the business. Failing that how about a complete car vinyl wrap?[/quote] she's too different to copy another car if that makes sense, if the bodywork was 100% factory then i'd possibly think about it but with the extra little bits done outside i think it'd spoil the replica look. Plus the BTCC bumper weighs a tonne so don't want another one of those lol

Post 358343 by Vikingxl on 2011-02-04 23:42:58

[COLOR="Lime"]lime green Pedro you know it makes sense[/COLOR]

Post 358361 by The Flying Moose on 2011-02-05 00:57:25

All I can say is... wow! Look how shiny she once was. She looks fantastic in the second picture

Post 358363 by p fandango on 2011-02-05 01:01:03

[quote=The Flying Moose;358361]All I can say is... wow! Look how shiny she once was. She looks fantastic in the second picture[/quote] she was only ever cleaned for shows or meets tho lol just to show how shiny she could get

Post 358365 by The Flying Moose on 2011-02-05 01:06:37

[quote=p fandango;358363]she was only ever cleaned for shows or meets tho lol just to show how shiny she could get [/quote] As a friend of mine would say... nice looking wheel barrow ;)

Post 358366 by p fandango on 2011-02-05 01:10:57

[quote=The Flying Moose;358365]As a friend of mine would say... nice looking wheel barrow ;)[/quote] an old friend of mine said "i like the fake tailpipe on the drivers side", i quite strongly corrected him that it was real lol

Post 358371 by JelT5 on 2011-02-05 06:27:47

Like the replica BTCC bumper. Nice :)

Post 358373 by p fandango on 2011-02-05 06:51:58

[quote=JelT5;358371]Like the replica BTCC bumper. Nice :)[/quote] it was a genuine one mate off the 1996 test/development car, thats why it had all the sponsors still on the first pic

Post 358468 by p fandango on 2011-02-05 19:16:08

started on the rear door card, still got to secure the top edge & fabricate the internal door lock handle (going to be the same as the front door, but only lock/unlock the door with no internal release)

Post 358494 by Vikingxl on 2011-02-05 20:24:44

Looking good Pedro just need that lime green paint now matey

Post 358497 by p fandango on 2011-02-05 20:28:25

[quote=Vikingxl;358494]Looking good Pedro just need that lime green paint now matey[/quote] she's not going lime green (yet lol)

Post 358500 by Vikingxl on 2011-02-05 20:29:33

Just the interior then lol go on you know the voices are right

Post 358503 by p fandango on 2011-02-05 20:32:21

[quote=Vikingxl;358500]Just the interior then lol go on you know the voices are right[/quote] thats a good idea, get blinded by the colour as well as deafened by the noise lol

Post 358506 by Vikingxl on 2011-02-05 20:35:26

If you drive naked and its still silver you will feel like an xmas turkey in the bacofoil lol

Post 358511 by p fandango on 2011-02-05 20:40:19

[quote=Vikingxl;358506]If you drive naked and its still silver you will feel like an xmas turkey in the bacofoil lol[/quote] erm you really are scaring me now

Post 358512 by Vikingxl on 2011-02-05 20:41:33

I will despatch the storm troll round to yours with an oversized baster lol

Post 358515 by p fandango on 2011-02-05 20:44:09

[quote=Vikingxl;358512]I will despatch the storm troll round to yours with an oversized baster lol[/quote] now i'm really scared, don't suppose he could bring a historic race car instead could he lol

Post 358516 by Vikingxl on 2011-02-05 20:45:40

You never know what he has in his man bag I can send you mine tomorrow but in currently running a 24hr endurance so cant do a lot

Post 360107 by p fandango on 2011-02-12 15:34:47

got another nice little parcel from America today i put it against the standard coil just for comparison

Post 360115 by JelT5 on 2011-02-12 16:03:04

Put it in a parcel and send it to me mate lol Nice buy, how much etc?

Post 360117 by p fandango on 2011-02-12 16:16:15

[quote=JelT5;360115]Put it in a parcel and send it to me mate lol Nice buy, how much etc?[/quote] sorry mate, would you believe ive already threw all the packaging away lol. Cost $69 LINK

Post 360119 by JelT5 on 2011-02-12 16:23:12

[quote=p fandango;360117]sorry mate, would you believe ive already threw all the packaging away lol. Cost $69 LINK[/quote] You're so tight lol Thanks for the link- saved it for when I can afford to get one mate :)

Post 360121 by p fandango on 2011-02-12 16:34:29

[quote=JelT5;360119]You're so tight lol Thanks for the link- saved it for when I can afford to get one mate :)[/quote] yep, thought that was quite a good price myself. Next on the list LINK

Post 360159 by Volvostorm on 2011-02-12 19:52:41

[quote=p fandango;360107]got another nice little parcel from America today i put it against the standard coil just for comparison[/quote] I have one of them! Looks better than the standard coil too. You got the lead with yours?

Post 360160 by p fandango on 2011-02-12 20:02:23

[quote=Pault5estate;360159]You got the lead with yours?[/quote] didn't get a lead but they did supply it with the proper terminal to put onto a HT lead, i've got to make special leads up anyway because of the bulkhead grommet

Post 360590 by p fandango on 2011-02-14 19:08:58

mounted the coil today, must put a "do not touch" sticker by it or the passenger might get a bit of a shock if the engines running lol

Post 360657 by JelT5 on 2011-02-15 05:33:15

You managed to get of the pit then mate lol The MSD kit is on my to do list for sure :)

Post 360659 by p fandango on 2011-02-15 06:21:50

[quote=JelT5;360657]You managed to get of the pit then mate lol[/quote] only just, can't be bothered to move now tho lol

The MSD kit is on my to do list for sure :)

Post 361988 by p fandango on 2011-02-20 15:15:21

first off, i'm not even sure why i bothered doing this myself. But i'd got spare headlight cases & plenty of sheet aluminium so made headlight blanks. I'm more than happy with the current intake so not putting that there, put the headlights back & leave the blanks in the garage i guess lol

Post 361992 by t5 pete on 2011-02-20 15:51:16

lol pedro that poor car next thing you need to do is get it running and taxed and tested.

Post 361994 by p fandango on 2011-02-20 15:55:06

[quote=t5 pete;361992]lol pedro that poor car next thing you need to do is get it running and taxed and tested.[/quote] haven't had chance to work on her much & couldn't be bothered grinding or get the intake gasket on so just messing about today really. I've got a few days off soon & hopefully get her running again then, got a few expensive things to sort for the MOT (tyres & windscreen) but she'll be back this year :biggrin:

Post 363623 by p fandango on 2011-02-28 22:25:40

gone & spoilt BT again LINK

Post 364123 by p fandango on 2011-03-03 14:36:26

my MSD terminals arrived this morning along a lovely free sticker :biggrin:. Made the third door card & finished spraying the interior this morning, now i can start putting the wiring in & get her started now to watch "the Car"

Post 364128 by kee1173 on 2011-03-03 15:30:06

are the door cards an option to buy?, be great for my kids choco fingers....LOL

Post 364129 by p fandango on 2011-03-03 15:36:15

[quote=kee1173;364128]are the door cards an option to buy?, be great for my kids choco fingers....LOL[/quote] i've got templates if your insterested lol

Post 364132 by kee1173 on 2011-03-03 15:40:15

[quote=p fandango;364129]i've got templates if your insterested lol[/quote] mmmmm tempting can you wire them up to 12 volt system... that ll stop the lil b***ers trying to open the door as your driving....LOL

Post 364133 by p fandango on 2011-03-03 15:42:11

[quote=kee1173;364132]mmmmm tempting can you wire them up to 12 volt system... that ll stop the lil b***ers trying to open the door as your driving....LOL[/quote] 12volts no good, wire them to the coil lol. I'm not having internal door openers on the back, just lock/unlock handle then open from the outside only

Post 364134 by kee1173 on 2011-03-03 15:45:42

reckon you sholud weld all the doors up then you could slide across bonnet, jump in thru window like the dukes of hazard....could save a few more kilos in hinges, handles etc ....lol

Post 364135 by p fandango on 2011-03-03 15:48:15

[quote=kee1173;364134]reckon you sholud weld all the doors up then you could slide across bonnet, jump in thru window like the dukes of hazard....could save a few more kilos in hinges, handles etc ....lol[/quote] the windows are sealed & perspex so could hurt trying that lol. I want to take it a drive with no doors on lol

Post 364136 by kee1173 on 2011-03-03 15:51:41

[quote=p fandango;364135]the windows are sealed & perspex so could hurt trying that lol. I want to take it a drive with no doors on lol[/quote] yeah , when get pulled over by ole bill, just act cool and say whats the problem officer? ...LOL

Post 364137 by kee1173 on 2011-03-03 15:53:28

hold on got it, make quick release doors, bonnet, boot lid an take em off for when you do the 1/4 mile strip...lol

Post 364138 by p fandango on 2011-03-03 15:54:56

[quote=kee1173;364136]yeah , when get pulled over by ole bill, just act cool and say whats the problem officer? ...LOL[/quote] i'm not sure what they'd be able to do you for, not as if that'd stop them trying lol

Post 364139 by p fandango on 2011-03-03 15:55:33

[quote=kee1173;364137]hold on got it, make quick release doors, bonnet, boot lid an take em off for when you do the 1/4 mile strip...lol[/quote] they already do lol

Post 364153 by p fandango on 2011-03-03 17:50:33

got most of the interior put back lol

Post 364155 by kee1173 on 2011-03-03 17:59:29

wow.. take it you have gone for the CD/ top end luxury pack option....LOL

Post 364158 by p fandango on 2011-03-03 18:03:36

[quote=kee1173;364155]wow.. take it you have gone for the CD/ top end luxury pack option....LOL[/quote] only C spec, the D's too heavy lol

Post 364174 by kee1173 on 2011-03-03 18:24:50

Getting there tho senor,.... looking forward to see what it can do ...nice one

Post 364176 by JelT5 on 2011-03-03 18:28:14

Looking really good Duane :)

Post 364187 by t5 pete on 2011-03-03 18:39:11

coming allong well pedro is there any chance bt will be ready for york

Post 364188 by p fandango on 2011-03-03 18:39:21

[quote=JelT5;364176]Looking really good Duane :)[/quote] cheers mate, hope your getting better

Post 364190 by p fandango on 2011-03-03 18:41:30

[quote=t5 pete;364187]coming allong well pedro is there any chance bt will be ready for york[/quote] Cheers mate. tbh i don't know, i've got a show i was hoping to take her to the beginning of May but still got some expensive things to sort, need 4 tyres, windscreen & the brakes sorting

Post 364210 by kee1173 on 2011-03-03 20:21:57

Take it anyway , Tyres and brakes are not a major requirement....LOL

Post 364213 by JelT5 on 2011-03-03 20:23:44

[quote=p fandango;364188]cheers mate, hope your getting better[/quote] physically, slowly but surely mentally...no hope ;)

Post 364217 by volvokid on 2011-03-03 20:29:36

I'm really liking this car now Duane, keep it up.

Post 364229 by t5 pete on 2011-03-03 20:57:44

[quote=p fandango;364190]Cheers mate. tbh i don't know, i've got a show i was hoping to take her to the beginning of May but still got some expensive things to sort, need 4 tyres, windscreen & the brakes sorting[/quote] Tyres are cheep enough pedro and i can sort you out for what ever you need on the braking system so your half way there lol

Post 364233 by p fandango on 2011-03-03 21:04:59

[quote=JelT5;364213]physically, slowly but surely mentally...no hope ;)[/quote] you were mentally screw'd before all this lol, seriously tho i hope all if well mate

Post 364235 by p fandango on 2011-03-03 21:07:18

[quote=t5 pete;364229]Tyres are cheep enough pedro and i can sort you out for what ever you need on the braking system so your half way there lol[/quote] i'm only running 16's so yeh they'll be cheap, thanks for the offer on the brakes i might have to take you on a new set of discs but the main thing is replumbing, bleeding & freeing off the handbrake at the minute

Post 364236 by p fandango on 2011-03-03 21:09:12

[quote=kee1173;364210]Take it anyway , Tyres and brakes are not a major requirement....LOL[/quote] i can manage without the brakes but not convinced hope much grip you'd get running on the rims lol

Post 364243 by kee1173 on 2011-03-03 21:20:46

whack 6 " nails thru em ....plenty of grip

Post 364245 by p fandango on 2011-03-03 21:22:50

[quote=kee1173;364243]whack 6 " nails thru em ....plenty of grip[/quote] i've got a funny feeling the track officials aren't going to like that one lol. I've got 2 slicks but i don't think the police are going to like them lol

Post 364246 by kee1173 on 2011-03-03 21:26:01

police have no vision mate, LOL

Post 364342 by p fandango on 2011-03-04 12:30:34

not done much so far today, got the camera in & wired & the box units stuck on the dash. Hopefully be able to do a bit more later [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMuWLXu5T8s[/ame] impressed you can see the speedo, have to watch what videos i make public tho lol

Post 364349 by kee1173 on 2011-03-04 12:51:37

Be careful not to put that vid in the other thread at the mo, wearing camoflage wont help, we know who you are.... anyway aint it about time you knew how to select gears..LOL

Post 364353 by lance on 2011-03-04 13:10:11

Good skills and a lot work done, cant wait to see old Big Tssr in action, its been a while and one hell of a diet.

Post 364365 by p fandango on 2011-03-04 14:59:46

[quote=kee1173;364349]anyway aint it about time you knew how to select gears..LOL[/quote] lol i've only just put the gearlever back in & making sure all was ok, the short-shift plate is set to shortest setting so hardly got any movement between gears. Going from the D5 with its effortless shift to that will take some getting used to

Post 364367 by p fandango on 2011-03-04 15:00:48

[quote=lance;364353]Good skills and a lot work done, cant wait to see old Big Tssr in action, its been a while and one hell of a diet.[/quote] shame i haven't stuck to a diet as well lol

Post 364370 by kee1173 on 2011-03-04 15:06:40

Thats it now pedro, once BT lost all weight, only next step is yourself... think of it like going to weight watchers with the missus....but least BT will let you ride her after...LMAO

Post 364378 by p fandango on 2011-03-04 16:02:19

[quote=kee1173;364370]Thats it now pedro, once BT lost all weight, only next step is yourself... think of it like going to weight watchers with the missus....but least BT will let you ride her after...LMAO[/quote] i'll always find more to cut/remove from BT if it keeps me off the salad lol

Post 364380 by kee1173 on 2011-03-04 16:08:42

[quote=p fandango;364378]i'll always find more to cut/remove from BT if it keeps me off the salad lol[/quote] But think how much faster you would go at 5 stone....not promoting anorexia but may have its advantages in this case ....LOL

Post 364381 by p fandango on 2011-03-04 16:12:24

[quote=kee1173;364380]But think how much faster you would go at 5 stone....not promoting anorexia but may have its advantages in this case ....LOL[/quote] yeh, can't see it happening tho. Out for dinner today & the only thing left was the lettuce lol

Post 364387 by kee1173 on 2011-03-04 16:30:27

[quote=p fandango;364381]yeh, can't see it happening tho. Out for dinner today & the only thing left was the lettuce lol[/quote] I tell everyone all that green stuff overrated....would have been a T rex in another life LOL

Post 364397 by PaulZX on 2011-03-04 17:14:33

[quote=p fandango;364342]not done much so far today, got the camera in & wired & the box units stuck on the dash. Hopefully be able to do a bit more later http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMuWLXu5T8s impressed you can see the speedo, have to watch what videos i make public tho lol[/quote] Where's the brum-brum sound effects pedro? Come on man, get into the spirit of it.... (I wanna hear some screeches as well)

Post 364403 by p fandango on 2011-03-04 17:42:14

[quote=PaulZX;364397]Where's the brum-brum sound effects pedro? Come on man, get into the spirit of it.... (I wanna hear some screeches as well)[/quote] there won't be any screechie noises because i've got no brakes lol. Got to connect the battery, change the fuel pressure regulator & i think she should be ready to start, so fingers crossed there might be a video tomorrow :smlove2: edit & wire up the ignition amplifier & coil

Post 364506 by sconeman on 2011-03-05 03:05:49

[quote=p fandango;364403]there won't be any screechie noises because i've got no brakes lol. Got to connect the battery, change the fuel pressure regulator & i think she should be ready to start, so fingers crossed there might be a video tomorrow :smlove2: edit & wire up the ignition amplifier & coil[/quote] good progress. I've been following for a while, can't wait to a video of it..moving :)

Post 364511 by p fandango on 2011-03-05 07:22:51

Post 364512 by philt6 on 2011-03-05 08:21:41

[quote=p fandango;364511][/quote] Cheylesmore must be getting worse. They've nicked your interior.

Post 364521 by p fandango on 2011-03-05 09:45:47

[quote=philt6;364512]Cheylesmore must be getting worse. They've nicked your interior.[/quote] they've left me all i need lol

Post 364552 by p fandango on 2011-03-05 14:07:41

we have a video, it doesn't end like it should tho lol. After a few minutes cranking i realised i hadn't heard the fuel pump pressurise. Bit of investigation & 4 wires coming from the tank were cut in the engine bay, looks like it had been wired thru the ABS so got to sort that out. Other than that everything seemed to work, didn't check the spark so we'll see once the fuel pumps rewired [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF0BRMP167Q[/ame]

Post 364554 by kee1173 on 2011-03-05 14:13:36

Bet you was all excited as well.... reckon BT sounds as tho as she is laughing at you...LOL ..Glad you know the problem tho... hopefully an easy sort out.... looking good mate..

Post 364556 by p fandango on 2011-03-05 14:19:23

[quote=kee1173;364554]Bet you was all excited as well.... reckon BT sounds as tho as she is laughing at you...LOL ..Glad you know the problem tho... hopefully an easy sort out.... looking good mate..[/quote] i'm more nervous than excited tbh, not sure if its me but she had gained a rhymic thump while cranking. I'll only be happy once she starts

Post 364561 by t5 pete on 2011-03-05 14:39:49

Its about time pedro lol

Post 364562 by kee1173 on 2011-03-05 14:40:19

could nt hear that in the video.....i know you know your stuff but where the fuel not coming up, is it not a pop of sorts....used to get this on my Merc 300ce on start up from cold ...take a while for the fuel to come up but as its cranking you would hear a sort of thump/pop for a bit until the fuel was pumping properly.....prob not explained clearly but until fuel pressure was there, it would try and start on the fumes causing it to pop but did sound a bit thumpy....after that explanation think i need more meds LOL ..least i know what i mean LOL

Post 364572 by p fandango on 2011-03-05 15:01:30

[quote=kee1173;364562]could nt hear that in the video.....i know you know your stuff but where the fuel not coming up, is it not a pop of sorts....used to get this on my Merc 300ce on start up from cold ...take a while for the fuel to come up but as its cranking you would hear a sort of thump/pop for a bit until the fuel was pumping properly.....prob not explained clearly but until fuel pressure was there, it would try and start on the fumes causing it to pop but did sound a bit thumpy....after that explanation think i need more meds LOL ..least i know what i mean LOL[/quote] i get what you mean but not convinced, seems to much of a pattern to it & if that was the case i'm sure the engine would of sucked its own fuel thru if there was a way thru without the pump working. It does sound like a pop/thump of sorts so don't think its a bearing gone or anything. Get the pump running first then see what's up lol

Post 364577 by claymore on 2011-03-05 15:09:28

I would be inclined to turn it over without the plugs in for a couple of minutes to get a nice bit of oil pressure through the system.

Post 364580 by kee1173 on 2011-03-05 15:14:06

Glad you knew what i meant, i got lost half way thru it....LOL

Post 364585 by PaulZX on 2011-03-05 15:47:08

[quote=claymore;364577]I would be inclined to turn it over without the plugs in for a couple of minutes to get a nice bit of oil pressure through the system.[/quote] always.... anytime I've done major engine surgery, I do this....

Post 364587 by p fandango on 2011-03-05 16:02:45

[quote=claymore;364577]I would be inclined to turn it over without the plugs in for a couple of minutes to get a nice bit of oil pressure through the system.[/quote] yeh i cranked it over for a while with the HT lead off bit of an update, found out the green wires are nothing to do with the pump i guess its the fuel gauge. Went out with the test probe & couldn't get a reading off the pump wires, chaced the earth & nothing so cleaned the paint off & got a connection then. Turned the ignition on & still nothing so sent a positive thru & the pump it san up, tried to fire it but no different but the pump pressurised afterwards so its all working now, but the batteries flat again lol

Post 364594 by p fandango on 2011-03-05 16:20:26

& just realised when i'd got the pump working i hadn't took the bung out the air intake, no wonder it wouldn't fire lol

Post 364597 by claymore on 2011-03-05 16:29:02

[quote=p fandango;364587]yeh i cranked it over for a while with the HT lead off [/quote] No, you need to take the plugs out, so that the engine can turn over quicker with no compression.

Post 364611 by JelT5 on 2011-03-05 16:55:13

[quote=kee1173;364562]....after that explanation think i need more meds LOL [/quote] So do I lol

Post 364622 by p fandango on 2011-03-05 17:22:28

[quote=claymore;364597]No, you need to take the plugs out, so that the engine can turn over quicker with no compression.[/quote] ah right, might try again tomorrow if its nice & can find the charger

Post 366027 by p fandango on 2011-03-12 11:01:06

its finally turned up, cost about £190 in the end with import tax but did get 2 stickers with it lol

Post 366046 by JelT5 on 2011-03-12 13:29:42

At that price you should get at least another 20bhp per sticker lol

Post 366086 by p fandango on 2011-03-12 18:46:13

[quote=JelT5;366046]At that price you should get at least another 20bhp per sticker lol[/quote] i don't think i'll have any spark issues now lol

Post 366453 by p fandango on 2011-03-14 18:26:12

thats the 6a fitted, got the wiring to do & make up the special HT leads then to see what differenc it makes

Post 367441 by p fandango on 2011-03-20 16:00:07

:bow_kneel [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PQq5UrQzq0[/ame]

Post 367443 by T5frankie on 2011-03-20 16:09:33

well done duane ready for avon in two weeks then lol, can you help with my actuator question?

Post 367444 by Santa on 2011-03-20 16:17:16

Noooooooooo I missed it and I was around earlier as well

Post 367445 by claymore on 2011-03-20 16:19:19

Big hurdle now over, well done bud. :)

Post 367448 by p fandango on 2011-03-20 16:29:14

[quote=leighkaicraigmia;367443]well done duane ready for avon in two weeks then lol, can you help with my actuator question?[/quote] Avon erm no i doubt it lol, still plenty more to do before she's worthy of moving lol

Post 367449 by p fandango on 2011-03-20 16:31:07

[quote=santa20;367444]Noooooooooo I missed it and I was around earlier as well[/quote] must of been literally 5minutes after you left mate, bolted the fuel rail back on & thought i'd give her a try & she fired up lol, even without a manifold gasket lol thank you very much for the cake (& the push) sir, i'll be enjoying that tonight with a few cans of Fosters

Post 367450 by p fandango on 2011-03-20 16:31:58

[quote=claymore;367445]Big hurdle now over, well done bud. :)[/quote] thanks, i was surprised how easy she fired this time. Time to get the rest of her back together now

Post 367463 by si850r on 2011-03-20 18:35:44

well done mate.....We should of stopped round a bit longer.........Cheers for your help today and the gasket and manual........Ive spoke to Giles about the garage that did the work on mine and he seems to think that it might be under warranty, so I going down that route if not , its into my mates car port and doing it myself....

Post 367466 by p fandango on 2011-03-20 18:47:11

[quote=si850r;367463]well done mate.....We should of stopped round a bit longer.........Cheers for your help today and the gasket and manual........Ive spoke to Giles about the garage that did the work on mine and he seems to think that it might be under warranty, so I going down that route if not , its into my mates car port and doing it myself....[/quote] thanks i'm surprised she was up & running today tbh it wasn't planned. I'd check all the work well if you do get that garage to repair the work, atleast you know what it is & not that bad to sort out, nice meeting you mate

Post 367475 by Jamest5r on 2011-03-20 19:30:17

Nice one mate......about bloody time.:shy:

Post 367487 by p fandango on 2011-03-20 19:59:04

[quote=jamest5r;367475]Nice one mate......about bloody time.:shy:[/quote] thanks mate, thats exactly what our French friend said on Facebook lol

Post 367505 by t5 pete on 2011-03-20 20:25:04

well done pedro time for the new windscreen now and off to the mot station

Post 367506 by p fandango on 2011-03-20 20:30:09

[quote=t5 pete;367505]well done pedro time for the new windscreen now and off to the mot station[/quote] thanks. Need tyres as well, although she could borrow Bonny's just for the MOT :wink: lol

Post 367510 by Volvostorm on 2011-03-20 20:48:15

Certainly sounds well for a long time start-up :)

Post 367514 by t5 pete on 2011-03-20 20:58:19

[quote=p fandango;367506]thanks. Need tyres as well, although she could borrow Bonny's just for the MOT :wink: lol[/quote] At least theres not loads left to do any more before it goes for the mot

Post 367516 by p fandango on 2011-03-20 21:00:50

[quote=Pault5estate;367510]Certainly sounds well for a long time start-up :)[/quote] i thought she sounds a bit rattly on the vid but didn't notice it when i was out there, must check the oil level tho because i did have a bit of an issue because i hadn't clamped the pipe on the oil cooler bypass pipe lol. Got some spare oil filters so might treat her to an oil change this week

Post 367517 by Santa on 2011-03-20 21:02:16

[quote=p fandango;367516] [/quote] ooppss ;-)

Post 367520 by p fandango on 2011-03-20 21:04:53

[quote=santa20;367517]ooppss ;-)[/quote] i did exactly the same when i took the heater matrix out, didn't plug the holes & flooded the interior with coolant when i cranked her over. Good job i'd chemical spill & oil contanimation trained lol

Post 367526 by LiamT4 on 2011-03-20 21:17:17

Well done, took you long enough!

Post 367532 by p fandango on 2011-03-20 21:22:27

[quote=LiamT4;367526]Well done, took you long enough![/quote] you can't rush these things lol

Post 367696 by p fandango on 2011-03-21 17:59:20

MSD6A wired & working, passenger door cut & door panel made, screen wash wired, headlights refitted. She was even ticking over by herself, not sure how as theirs idle control valve lol, & she moved under her own power & backed her up the drive a bit more

Post 367698 by claymore on 2011-03-21 18:03:33

i used to run mine without the icv, once the ecu learned, it was fine

Post 367699 by p fandango on 2011-03-21 18:06:54

[quote=claymore;367698]i used to run mine without the icv, once the ecu learned, it was fine[/quote] i've even removed all the pipework for it so not sure where its getting the air from. Its causing it to over-fuel badly on idle & lots of black smoke so going to use a bleed valve to bypass the throttle body & let it breathe

Post 367719 by JelT5 on 2011-03-21 19:19:00

[quote=p fandango;367487]thanks mate, thats exactly what our French friend said on Facebook lol[/quote] Oi less of the "French" cheeky chops ;) Good to see the car's running though....finally :ylusy:

Post 367723 by p fandango on 2011-03-21 19:41:02

[quote=JelT5;367719]Oi less of the "French" cheeky chops ;)[/quote] thats actually one the politer things i was tempted to say lol

Good to see the car's running though....finally :ylusy:

Post 367727 by Jamest5r on 2011-03-21 19:53:25

[quote=p fandango;367516]i thought she sounds a bit rattly on the vid but didn't notice it when i was out there, must check the oil level tho because i did have a bit of an issue because i hadn't clamped the pipe on the oil cooler bypass pipe lol. Got some spare oil filters so might treat her to an oil change this week [/quote] Pmsl, i did exactly the same thing when i first cranked my car after the bloke done my wiring for the conversion...all over Nads floor.

Post 367805 by p fandango on 2011-03-22 08:58:35

Post 367845 by t5 pete on 2011-03-22 16:42:42

ready for york then pedro

Post 367896 by p fandango on 2011-03-22 19:49:35

[quote=t5 pete;367845]ready for york then pedro[/quote] no but she is getting there, brakes to sort, tyres, windscreen & alot of wiring lol. Think i've figured out how to wire the launch control to work with the MSD set-up as well :D (did think i was going to have to resort to 2 coils)

Post 367898 by si850r on 2011-03-22 19:52:07

looking good....who had to push bt back up your drive......lol

Post 367900 by p fandango on 2011-03-22 19:56:22

[quote=si850r;367898]looking good....who had to push bt back up your drive......lol[/quote] cheeky sod, she did it under her own power (although i did stall her at the top & then found she'd got a flat battery lol). You can't see anything out that single mirror when trying to reverse lol

Post 368180 by p fandango on 2011-03-24 13:40:18

had a few lazy days but did a bit more today. Fitted 2 of the recess plates for the bonnet pins & got the template done for the quarter windows. What i will say is don't use gaffa tape instead of masking tape, the lacquer doesn't like it lol (matt black bonnet on its way)

Post 368501 by p fandango on 2011-03-25 15:22:38

quite chuffed today, got the rear bulkhead panel cut to shape. Got to secure the top & make the parcel shelf panel then its ready to be sealed up :D atleast it'll stop that bloody cat getting in now lol

Post 368523 by p fandango on 2011-03-25 18:22:03

remaining 2 recess plates fitted, & don't panic i am going to adust the bonnet pins & lower the whole bonnet down flush lol double chav stylie lol

Post 368536 by JelT5 on 2011-03-25 19:18:21

[quote=p fandango;368501]at least it'll stop that bloody cat getting in now lol[/quote] Poor kitty ;)

Post 368548 by p fandango on 2011-03-25 19:47:11

[quote=JelT5;368536]Poor kitty ;)[/quote] bo**ocks to poor kitty, its lucky we didn't end up with another one in the wheelie bin lol

Post 368553 by t5 pete on 2011-03-25 19:58:37

what you doing about the ride height pedro cutting the springs lowering springs or coilovers

Post 368554 by si850r on 2011-03-25 19:58:38

looking good mate

Post 368556 by p fandango on 2011-03-25 20:01:15

[quote=t5 pete;368553]what you doing about the ride height pedro cutting the springs lowering springs or coilovers[/quote] what do you mean, i was going to leave it? lol. No i'll probably cut the springs as she's already on lowered springs, coilovers would be nice but not got the budget for them yet

Post 368571 by kee1173 on 2011-03-25 20:50:12

Looking very nice mate, glad to see i am not the only one with odd wheels...LOl except tho mine are all comets just different shades of silver/ anthracite....Just one question tho, with the holes in the front bumper will that effect the MOT, just wondering if they would class as a weakness?

Post 368573 by p fandango on 2011-03-25 20:53:12

[quote=kee1173;368571]Looking very nice mate, glad to see i am not the only one with odd wheels...LOl except tho mine are all comets just different shades of silver/ anthracite....Just one question tho, with the holes in the front bumper will that effect the MOT, just wondering if they would class as a weakness?[/quote] i certainly hope not because i've removed all the internal reinforcements on the bumper as well

Post 368576 by kee1173 on 2011-03-25 20:59:50

I honestly dont know, def no expert on MOTs was just curious, just know what they are like, but then again if you know a "friendly tester" wont be a prob, but then again probably not a problem anyway....i am always here to cheer people up, dont have to thank me .....LOL

Post 368578 by p fandango on 2011-03-25 21:04:24

[quote=kee1173;368576]I honestly dont know, def no expert on MOTs was just curious, just know what they are like, but then again if you know a "friendly tester" wont be a prob, but then again probably not a problem anyway....i am always here to cheer people up, dont have to thank me .....LOL[/quote] even if i have to swop bumpers its not the end of the world, & won't take 5minutes to swop back once she's passed lol

Post 368583 by kee1173 on 2011-03-25 21:08:33

Exactly mate, like i say i could be way out on this, but i remember having problems when i had a Big A bar fitted on my Animal Truck and that was all doen to crumple factors and safety, thats what made me think about it .....BTW the bumper looks good tho...LOL

Post 368586 by p fandango on 2011-03-25 21:12:55

[quote=kee1173;368583]Exactly mate, like i say i could be way out on this, but i remember having problems when i had a Big A bar fitted on my Animal Truck and that was all doen to crumple factors and safety, thats what made me think about it .....BTW the bumper looks good tho...LOL[/quote] i had a nudge bar on my old Jeep with no problem, just going to get as much done that i know about then see what they say at the test centre (i think even they may scratch there head over some of the things lol)

Post 368596 by kee1173 on 2011-03-25 21:34:46

Think the nudge bar thing was down to the year of the car, ie when the nudge bar ban was brought in think if your car was built afterwards and one was put on then that was why it failed, something like that.......Tell the mot testers you have had the car from new and thats how the dealer sent it to you, said it was a special edition....LOL

Post 368636 by JelT5 on 2011-03-25 22:48:25

[quote=p fandango;368548]bo**ocks to poor kitty, its lucky we didn't end up with another one in the wheelie bin lol[/quote] I've already called the RSPCA. Just to let them know that it was you in disguise dumping Lola in the bin :D

Post 368637 by flyingbrick on 2011-03-25 23:02:43

Just Wrong.............. But like I said before wrong is good........... Keep up the good work and keep us all informed please mate............:drunk::ashamed:

Post 368662 by p fandango on 2011-03-26 06:18:24

[quote=JelT5;368636]I've already called the RSPCA. Just to let them know that it was you in disguise dumping Lola in the bin :D[/quote] if i did dress in disguise as a women i'd still look better than Mary lol, ok this is getting scary now

Post 368663 by p fandango on 2011-03-26 06:22:10

[quote=flyingbrick;368637]Just Wrong.............. But like I said before wrong is good...........[/quote] lol you did have me worried about the "wrong" bit, but thank you sir

Keep up the good work and keep us all informed please mate............:drunk::ashamed:

Post 368665 by JelT5 on 2011-03-26 06:46:50

[quote=p fandango;368662]if i did dress in disguise as a women i'd still look better than Mary lol, ok this is getting scary now [/quote] LMAO! You sussed it then, my Hitler maneuvre ;) Good stuff on BT though mate- looking good.

Post 368666 by p fandango on 2011-03-26 06:53:50

[quote=JelT5;368665]You sussed it then, my Hitler maneuvre ;)[/quote] i thought he just hid in a bunker & got everyone else to do everything? lol

Good stuff on BT though mate- looking good.

Post 368753 by p fandango on 2011-03-26 16:09:14

not the most exciting update, but bolted the windows in. ah & there is another thing, i adjusted the bonnet pins (well almost). I know your not going to believe me, but the front pins were bolted using 17mm nuts while the rears were 19mm, & i hadn't got 2 x 19mm spanners so couldn't undo then to lower the rears down so chav look remains for a bit longer

Post 368755 by T5frankie on 2011-03-26 16:16:43

now you have to make a bad boy bonnet

Post 368784 by p fandango on 2011-03-26 18:20:12

[quote=leighkaicraigmia;368755] now you have to make a bad boy bonnet[/quote] yeh, but they've done that to try hide the fact its a Peugeot lol

Post 369211 by p fandango on 2011-03-28 17:08:47

i had used the perforated strip to secure the ends of the front bumper, but wasn't happy it was strong enough so thought "sod it" & used the extra bonnet pins i'd got spare. Got to get some recess plates (like on the bonnet) to flush them in, then i'll probably do the same on the rear bumper

Post 370158 by p fandango on 2011-04-02 19:23:27

not much visual progress over the weekend but have got alot of parts sourced, high-current relay & holder for the power steering has turned up, bulk order of splice connectors for the wiring, MEGA MEGA thanks to si850r for all the cable ties, got a tin of satin black to do the bonnet, got the L-section to strengthen the rear bulkhead. Plus i've ordered a new battery cut-off switch, recess plates for the bumper supports & ordered the bits to convert to wheel studs also treated Mr Angle Grinder to this

Post 370173 by si850r on 2011-04-02 20:29:26

is that like a butchers block or summat mate.....lol

Post 370179 by p fandango on 2011-04-02 20:35:13

[quote=si850r;370173]is that like a butchers block or summat mate.....lol[/quote] thats just a baby one, i'm looking for a metal grinding/cutting disc for my 12" saw lol

Post 370832 by p fandango on 2011-04-05 18:35:53

got all the bits i've ordered now, got the longest wheel studs they did so i can thiers plenty of thread for spacers. Just a shame i haven't got any time to do anything at the minute, can't wait to spray the bonnet & see how that looks, have been thinking about respraying the whole car!!

Post 370834 by Santa on 2011-04-05 18:45:58

[quote=p fandango;370832]got all the bits i've ordered now, got the longest wheel studs they did so i can thiers plenty of thread for spacers. Just a shame i haven't got any time to do anything at the minute, can't wait to spray the bonnet & see how that looks, have been thinking about respraying the whole car!! [/quote] Problem I find when spraying the whole car is the removal of the interior ;-)

Post 370839 by p fandango on 2011-04-05 19:05:17

[quote=santa20;370834]Problem I find when spraying the whole car is the removal of the interior ;-)[/quote] yeh, i can't see that being an issue lol

Post 370899 by JT on 2011-04-05 21:50:08

looking good mate! I do like the new door cards, they look the mutts! and watch out for that cut-off........I had to change mine, as that type will encourage engine run on and damage the alternator too, if your running 1?. Really need to get 1 with the extra terminals and resistor, for example: http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Motorsport/Electrical_Components/Battery_Isolators_Master_Switches/LMA_FIA_Battery_Master_CutOut_Switch/1594/0/14986 keep up the good work JT

Post 370908 by Tomcat on 2011-04-05 22:11:41

[quote=p fandango;370832]got all the bits i've ordered now, got the longest wheel studs they did so i can thiers plenty of thread for spacers. Just a shame i haven't got any time to do anything at the minute, can't wait to spray the bonnet & see how that looks, have been thinking about respraying the whole car!! [/quote] What colour you thinking of doing it?...

Post 370938 by p fandango on 2011-04-06 06:11:30

[quote=johnnytempest;370899]looking good mate! I do like the new door cards, they look the mutts! and watch out for that cut-off........I had to change mine, as that type will encourage engine run on and damage the alternator too, if your running 1?. Really need to get 1 with the extra terminals and resistor, for example: http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Motorsport/Electrical_Components/Battery_Isolators_Master_Switches/LMA_FIA_Battery_Master_CutOut_Switch/1594/0/14986 keep up the good work JT[/quote] cheers mate, have got an alternator but need to find a custom mega-short belt to fit. I'm already on my second cut-off as the first had terminal issue & would cut the power if you weren't holding the wire/terminal in the right place (not much good to do when driving lol), but i'll look into the relayed ones

Post 370939 by p fandango on 2011-04-06 06:12:41

[quote=Tomcat;370908]What colour you thinking of doing it?...[/quote] the only colour i fancy at the minute is tango orange (or F*rd signal orange to be exact)

Post 371067 by si850r on 2011-04-06 21:34:24

thats a nice colour mate.....i love it on the focus.....not that i love focus' es ...come to think of it i dont love any cars...... that would just be wrong..

Post 371068 by p fandango on 2011-04-06 21:37:06

[quote=si850r;371067]thats a nice colour mate.....i love it on the focus.....not that i love focus' es ...come to think of it i dont love any cars...... that would just be wrong..[/quote] & now you've reminded me its almost the same colour as the Crocus, you've put me off it lol

Post 371073 by si850r on 2011-04-06 21:45:25

i love that green that fyord are putting on the rs....its gorgeous....

Post 371075 by p fandango on 2011-04-06 21:47:43

[quote=si850r;371073]i love that green that fyord are putting on the rs....its gorgeous....[/quote] i don't mind it, but seen a few 850's already in that sort of colour

Post 371345 by p fandango on 2011-04-08 20:21:46

well the jury is still out, but it is starting to grow on me. I think once i get a proper wheel back on it'll help blend it in a bit

Post 371346 by t5 pete on 2011-04-08 20:27:00

erm that wheel certainly dont help pedro lol

Post 371348 by p fandango on 2011-04-08 20:31:31

[quote=t5 pete;371346]erm that wheel certainly dont help pedro lol[/quote] certainly don't does it mate, trying to get all the 18's onto Bonny so had to make do with whatever's got tyres on. Opinions on the bonnet? i'm not sure yet lol

Post 371350 by t5 pete on 2011-04-08 20:35:51

I dont know if its the paint drying but if you can get the black all even im sure it would pull it off pedro

Post 371351 by p fandango on 2011-04-08 20:38:39

[quote=t5 pete;371350]I dont know if its the paint drying but if you can get the black all even im sure it would pull it off pedro[/quote] i think it was trying to make one tin do the whole bonnet tbh mate, could do with another coat lol

Post 371354 by Tomcat on 2011-04-08 20:42:32

To stop it looking 'Stripey' you'll need to spray wet on wet, think you may struggle with tins. Need to blacken them bonnet pins as well, they look a bit odd being silver.

Post 371793 by p fandango on 2011-04-11 12:56:03

removed more of the metal scuttle panel lip, don't think i'll have any trouble with heat under the bonnet lol. I'm also on the lookout for a smaller brake servo as well

Post 371994 by p fandango on 2011-04-12 12:18:41

made an adaptor to fit the master cylinder directly, just got to make the linkage from the pedal box now. Does anyone know if the smaller brake reservoir off later 850's fits onto the same master cylinder? need to replace mine anyway as its got a rattle

Post 372122 by JUDGENINJA on 2011-04-12 22:32:22

I'll have to do some catching up soon... Washed and polished the judgemobile at the weekend to try to build up some enthusiasm.. I need details on your braking system sometime..

Post 372128 by p fandango on 2011-04-12 22:38:39

[quote=JUDGENINJA;372122]I'll have to do some catching up soon... Washed and polished the judgemobile at the weekend to try to build up some enthusiasm.. [/quote] i've gave up on BT's paint because of all the scratches etc, once she's back & fully on the road i'll treat her to a full respray. How is the Judgemobile?

I need details on your braking system sometime..

Post 372133 by JUDGENINJA on 2011-04-12 22:43:34

Mine is still in the same condition from 2 yes ago. My big project is fitting porsche brakes front and back. I'm going to attempt 335mm discs from a xC90... Many say it can't be done..we'll see.... Need about £5000 to finish it properly.

Post 372135 by p fandango on 2011-04-12 22:45:38

[quote=JUDGENINJA;372133]Mine is still in the same condition from 2 yes ago. My big project is fitting porsche brakes front and back. I'm going to attempt 335mm discs from a xC90... Many say it can't be done..we'll see.... Need about £5000 to finish it properly.[/quote] 330's fit so only an extra 5mm, you getting special caliper brackets made up? You had the lightened flywheel fitted as well didn't you?

Post 372137 by JUDGENINJA on 2011-04-12 22:50:12

Yes that was quite a while ago now... Thinking that it all needs stripping again. And go for one of those superlight ones Kalmer union sell.. How much longer is yours going to take?

Post 372138 by p fandango on 2011-04-12 22:56:39

[quote=JUDGENINJA;372137]Yes that was quite a while ago now... Thinking that it all needs stripping again. And go for one of those superlight ones Kalmer union sell..[/quote] thought thats what you had fitting anyway tbh?

How much longer is yours going to take?

Post 372141 by JUDGENINJA on 2011-04-12 23:01:53

No the flywheel is a solid flywheel skimmed by SW Autos. It was extremely cheap mod to do whilst I had the engine out. I'm thinking that I want to remove as much dead weight from the engine which'll make it run lumpy, but make me smile. Ever heard of anyone 'blading' the crank to remove weight?

Post 372142 by p fandango on 2011-04-12 23:05:50

[quote=JUDGENINJA;372141]No the flywheel is a solid flywheel skimmed by SW Autos. It was extremely cheap mod to do whilst I had the engine out. I'm thinking that I want to remove as much dead weight from the engine which'll make it run lumpy, but make me smile.[/quote] make it rev nice & easily as well

Ever heard of anyone 'blading' the crank to remove weight?

Post 375081 by p fandango on 2011-04-30 13:50:31

strut brace ordered :D

Post 375105 by si850r on 2011-04-30 16:57:30

[quote=JUDGENINJA;372133]Mine is still in the same condition from 2 yes ago. My big project is fitting porsche brakes front and back. I'm going to attempt 335mm discs from a xC90... Many say it can't be done..we'll see.... Need about £5000 to finish it properly.[/quote] my mate has just done his to this spec...check out his garage neevo

Post 375112 by leet5r on 2011-04-30 18:12:41

[quote=JUDGENINJA;372141]No the flywheel is a solid flywheel skimmed by SW Autos. It was extremely cheap mod to do whilst I had the engine out. I'm thinking that I want to remove as much dead weight from the engine which'll make it run lumpy, but make me smile. Ever heard of anyone 'blading' the crank to remove weight?[/quote] heard of knife edging the crank

Post 375495 by p fandango on 2011-05-02 17:13:05

changed the master kill switch because i couldn't get a good contact & she now starts perfectly & with no effort at all now thanks to the MSD. Not sure if she's got a slight misfire or its the engine noise but she revs fine, i'll check her over & change the oil got alot to do on Bonny but hoping to make some good progress this week as i'm off work

Post 375520 by The Flying Moose on 2011-05-02 19:11:06

Nice to hear its all coming together mate, wont be long now before you have her running on the road by the sounds of things.

Post 375521 by p fandango on 2011-05-02 19:13:45

[quote=The Flying Moose;375520]Nice to hear its all coming together mate, wont be long now before you have her running on the road by the sounds of things.[/quote] still got no brakes lol. TBH she could be nearly done but i'm treating Bonny to a few things at the minute, still hoping to make some progress this week

Post 375526 by The Flying Moose on 2011-05-02 19:23:43

[quote=p fandango;375521]still got no brakes lol. TBH she could be nearly done but i'm treating Bonny to a few things at the minute, still hoping to make some progress this week[/quote] What brake parts do you need to get them working? I have quite a few spare calipers and disks sat in the garage. Let me know if you need anything and when I get back mid June ill bring them over.

Post 375529 by p fandango on 2011-05-02 19:27:51

[quote=The Flying Moose;375526]What brake parts do you need to get them working? I have quite a few spare calipers and disks sat in the garage. Let me know if you need anything and when I get back mid June ill bring them over.[/quote] already got everything thanks, just need new lines making because i've removed the ABS

Post 375541 by JT on 2011-05-02 19:58:52

evening......... is there an easy way to "turn off" the ABS? I want to try mine without it as I think its too sensitive. If not, how much grief is it to remove the system?? oh and this pcv can I remove that too? cheers JT

Post 375543 by p fandango on 2011-05-02 20:08:46

[quote=johnnytempest;375541]evening......... is there an easy way to "turn off" the ABS? I want to try mine without it as I think its too sensitive. If not, how much grief is it to remove the system??[/quote] there must be a fuse that powers the system, just not sure which one it is as for removing it it is quite easy, just cutting all the wiring from the system & repiping the brakelines back up in a different configuration. We've got the bonus that because ours are early T-5's the speedo is took from the gearbox & not from the ABS system

Post 375544 by p fandango on 2011-05-02 20:10:37

[quote=johnnytempest;375541]oh and this pcv can I remove that too?[/quote] tbh i don't know the side-effects of removing it yet, purely trial & error so i wouldn't yet if i were you wheel nuts were sent first class saturday so won't be far away

Post 375546 by JT on 2011-05-02 20:15:18

but i could find the right fuse and run the car without it ?

Post 375548 by p fandango on 2011-05-02 20:19:54

[quote=johnnytempest;375546]but i could find the right fuse and run the car without it ?[/quote] i think if you remove fuse 9 the ABS shouldn't work LINK (only theory but worth a try)

Post 375549 by p fandango on 2011-05-02 20:22:45

fuse 14 & 29 are also labelled as ABS so might have to try a combination or just one of them. If the system detects a fault the ABS should automatically be deactivated so losing power to one of the circuits should be enough, but not tried it myself

Post 375555 by JT on 2011-05-02 20:28:14

your not gonna send me straight into the tyre wall are you ???:lol:

Post 375559 by p fandango on 2011-05-02 20:35:07

[quote=johnnytempest;375555]your not gonna send me straight into the tyre wall are you ???:lol:[/quote] well, first dibs on the rollcage just in case lol. I'd try it around the paddock first, but it should just turn the ABS off if anything is wrong (ie losing power to it) & give you normal braking

Post 375564 by JT on 2011-05-02 20:38:56

lol, no worries, i'l have to try it,losing too much ground in the braking area! along with all the other probs with it at the mo! lol

Post 375567 by p fandango on 2011-05-02 20:42:07

[quote=johnnytempest;375564]lol, no worries, i'l have to try it,losing too much ground in the braking area! along with all the other probs with it at the mo! lol[/quote] what brakes you running? the "other problems" bit doesn't sound good!

Post 375577 by JT on 2011-05-02 21:06:49

brakes are standard size drilled/grooved with EBC yellowstuff pads, which work fine,except for the pre-mentioned ABS. I have a fuel surge problem,so anything under 3/4 of a tank and it starts to cut out after corners. my turbo would not boost over 0.7 bar, so I had all that off,now running an actuator of my old 15g on my 16t, not sure thats right? oil leak from somewhere? ( i think my pcv needs cleaning ) power steering header tank leaks amonst other things!!! lol

Post 375582 by p fandango on 2011-05-02 21:17:09

[quote=johnnytempest;375577]brakes are standard size drilled/grooved with EBC yellowstuff pads, which work fine,except for the pre-mentioned ABS.[/quote] so 280's inless its an excop?

I have a fuel surge problem,so anything under 3/4 of a tank and it starts to cut out after corners.

my turbo would not boost over 0.7 bar, so I had all that off,now running an actuator of my old 15g on my 16t, not sure thats right?

oil leak from somewhere? ( i think my pcv needs cleaning )

Post 375584 by JT on 2011-05-02 21:27:33

not sure of the exact size of discs, hoping russ from RT will supply me with some AP's, when i raise enough funds! oil seems to be coming from the dipstick area? and i dont think the fuel tank has any baffles in it?? and i need a new 16t actuator by the sounds of it! lol

Post 375589 by JT on 2011-05-02 21:56:17

oh, forgot to say........fandango was mentioned in the program for the race weekend!!

Post 375590 by p fandango on 2011-05-02 22:01:09

lmao, Carlos is my brother lol. Didn't realise you were down Kent, i'm coming down soon so have to meet up

Post 375591 by JT on 2011-05-02 22:06:58

no way, carlos your brother??? lol i'm down in sussex mate, i was racing in kent yesterday, why they thought i was from kent i dont know?? just trying to upload some vids from yesterday,i'll put them up asap

Post 375592 by p fandango on 2011-05-02 22:11:48

[quote=johnnytempest;375591]no way, carlos your brother??? lol i'm down in sussex mate, i was racing in kent yesterday, why they thought i was from kent i dont know?? just trying to upload some vids from yesterday,i'll put them up asap[/quote] lol, no my names not even Fandango (or Pedro lol). I was meant to be down Kent this weekend but because of Bonny i had to call it off, could of came & watched you get them video's up, & stop hijacking my thread lol

Post 375593 by JT on 2011-05-02 22:14:30

sorry sir! i'll go and hijack liams in stead! lol bt's looking great by the way!

Post 375595 by p fandango on 2011-05-02 22:17:53

[quote=johnnytempest;375593]sorry sir! i'll go and hijack liams in stead! lol[/quote] i'm only joking, but i'll join you over there lol

bt's looking great by the way!

Post 375606 by JT on 2011-05-02 22:47:37

c u there!! lol

Post 375726 by p fandango on 2011-05-03 20:52:31

the space saver's now binned. Got 2 new Black Diamond tyres put on the back (225/50/16)

Post 375734 by silverswedemachine on 2011-05-03 21:21:20

You still got the jack under the front end of that thing?? LOL... Amazing how much they go up when you strip the weight...

Post 375742 by p fandango on 2011-05-03 21:35:55

[quote=silverswedemachine;375734]You still got the jack under the front end of that thing?? LOL... Amazing how much they go up when you strip the weight...[/quote] lol no but it hadn't been removed long ago so probably not settled, plus the gradient it's on didn't help. She is on the lowered chassis option so lower than a normal T-5 lol. The back is blocked so can't move from full height

Post 375846 by p fandango on 2011-05-04 19:18:25

exhaust bypass valve now working again, i've finished the wiring since the video & now works off the proper switch [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY79oRJxflk[/ame]

Post 375874 by Volvostorm on 2011-05-04 20:29:35

I think you might catch the wiring to that mate! :P

Post 375875 by p fandango on 2011-05-04 20:44:11

[quote=Pault5estate;375874]I think you might catch the wiring to that mate! :P[/quote] lol its all routed properly up thru the engine bay now, just took the vid while it was on the jack so i could get underneath it. It did actually rip the original wiring out so tied it up closer to the floor this time surprised you didn't comment on the wheel lol

Post 375877 by Volvostorm on 2011-05-04 20:52:22

I did spot it, its ummmm, interesting!

Post 375878 by p fandango on 2011-05-04 20:54:19

[quote=Pault5estate;375877]I did spot it, its ummmm, interesting![/quote] it is going to be replaced lol, i tried to remove the bald tyre myself with the recirc saw but got bored (out comes the space saver again lol)

Post 375881 by Tomcat on 2011-05-04 21:05:24

[quote=p fandango;375875] surprised you didn't comment on the wheel lol[/quote] Was going to say something but wasn't sure I was seeing it right,lol.

Post 375882 by silverswedemachine on 2011-05-04 21:06:12

I think you ort to do a video with the car running, to hear the change in noise levels... C'mon...

Post 375884 by p fandango on 2011-05-04 21:11:03

[quote=Tomcat;375881]Was going to say something but wasn't sure I was seeing it right,lol.[/quote] afraid you did see it right lol

Post 375885 by p fandango on 2011-05-04 21:14:44

[quote=silverswedemachine;375882]I think you ort to do a video with the car running, to hear the change in noise levels... C'mon...[/quote] i was going to, put i checked the oil & there was none, & all the boost pipes have blown off because i didn't tighten them up before i ran her last time :( here's an old video i'd done, but will do a new version [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nf301F9S84[/ame]

Post 376006 by p fandango on 2011-05-05 16:18:56

got up early & did quite a bit more wiring on BT, also the LHD strut brace turned up :smile:

Post 376067 by JT on 2011-05-05 20:35:57

i'm loving that strut brace!! is that a standard brake master?? it misses it?? i want 1!!! lol these ones with 1000 bends in are no good! lol

Post 376069 by p fandango on 2011-05-05 20:37:40

it is the standard master cylinder, but theirs no brake servo lol i do love my carbon fibre :smile:

Post 376070 by JT on 2011-05-05 20:40:54

oh trust you to think of everything!! lol nice job!

Post 376072 by p fandango on 2011-05-05 20:42:05

[quote=johnnytempest;376070]oh trust you to think of everything!! lol[/quote] it is all just extra weight lol, & thanks

Post 376730 by p fandango on 2011-05-08 19:12:41

got the launch control wired up, well i think so the batteries flat so can't start the end to try it lol

Post 376737 by Jamest5r on 2011-05-08 19:26:08

"Launch Control"..should'nt you get the bloody thing driving properly first lol :)

Post 376738 by p fandango on 2011-05-08 19:27:25

[quote=jamest5r;376737]"Launch Control"..should'nt you get the bloody thing driving properly first lol :)[/quote] lol it does drive properly, just got no brakes at the minute lol. Being skint i can't do anything else other than wiring

Post 376823 by JT on 2011-05-08 22:18:00

so you can do the quarter mile in record time!? but it takes you 2 miles to slow down!!:wtf: lol

Post 376838 by p fandango on 2011-05-09 03:48:34

[quote=johnnytempest;376823]so you can do the quarter mile in record time!? but it takes you 2 miles to slow down!!:wtf: lol[/quote] or just have to dig myself out the field at the end lol

Post 376841 by stu_850t5 on 2011-05-09 04:32:20

pedro im suprised you havent got a hoooooge front mount??! standard IC just for now?

Post 376847 by p fandango on 2011-05-09 08:23:53

[quote=stu_850t5;376841]pedro im suprised you havent got a hoooooge front mount??! standard IC just for now?[/quote] theirs plenty of room for one now, but tbh i've never felt the next for one. The Volvo one is huge & alot better postion than alot of other turbo cars

Post 376900 by The Flying Moose on 2011-05-09 16:46:57

[quote=stu_850t5;376841]pedro im suprised you havent got a hoooooge front mount??! standard IC just for now?[/quote] What do you mean supprised he hasnt changed the intercooler? Im supprised he hasnt ditched it alltogether!

Post 376902 by p fandango on 2011-05-09 16:48:39

[quote=The Flying Moose;376900]Im supprised he hasnt ditched it alltogether![/quote] you jest but i did actually try it, there were too many twists & turns in the boost pipe so dropped the idea lol

Post 377978 by p fandango on 2011-05-14 17:51:22

few more little bits done today, got the quick release mounts done on the bumpers, ecu is mounted securely, rear bulkhead cut & screwed in & thanks to Liam for helping bolt the master cylinder in properly. & also found out she won't start because theirs no petrol lol

Post 378195 by p fandango on 2011-05-15 15:39:51

miserable weather here, but looking at the pics yesterday decided to move the expansion bottle. Alot safer now that none of the pipes are going to be close to the cambelt

Post 378196 by JT on 2011-05-15 15:43:16

nice! I have been trying to change the cv boots on mine today. what a nightmare getting the cir clip off the cv?! only managed 1 side and I've had enough now! lol

Post 378197 by p fandango on 2011-05-15 15:56:48

[quote=johnnytempest;378196]I have been trying to change the cv boots on mine today. what a nightmare getting the cir clip off the cv?! only managed 1 side and I've had enough now! lol[/quote] i've never had the pleasure of doing that, i'm sure it wouldn't be long before i gave up & get the grinder out on it lol

Post 378198 by JT on 2011-05-15 15:59:00

[quote=p fandango;378197]i've never had the pleasure of doing that, i'm sure it wouldn't be long before i gave up & get the grinder out on it lol[/quote] pmsl!!

Post 378378 by madness on 2011-05-16 15:21:49

Hi Pedro - an idea for you - it costs about £1000 for a decent big brake kit, but 1/4 mile chutes are only about £500 fitted ......... maybe?

Post 378383 by p fandango on 2011-05-16 16:37:20

[quote=madness;378378]Hi Pedro - an idea for you - it costs about £1000 for a decent big brake kit, but 1/4 mile chutes are only about £500 fitted ......... maybe?[/quote] ha ha hi mate, now i do like that idea. Can MOT stations test chutes instead of brakes lol

Post 378758 by Santa on 2011-05-18 20:06:27

[quote=p fandango;378383]ha ha hi mate, now i do like that idea. Can MOT stations test chutes instead of brakes lol[/quote] Testing the braking effectiveness of a chute lol

Post 378783 by p fandango on 2011-05-18 21:11:39

[quote=santa20;378758]Testing the braking effectiveness of a chute lol[/quote] i'd have to go somewhere that does MOT's & got a rolling road so they can use the engine fan lol

Post 379088 by p fandango on 2011-05-20 15:10:21

had a go at the rear parcel shelf this morning, haven't quite lined the screws up with the angle iron behind but you can see how it'll look.

Post 379090 by Murphy on 2011-05-20 16:00:36

Looking positively race like!

Post 379096 by Porcine_Aviator on 2011-05-20 16:43:01

You'll have to grind off those corners :) Here how about removing the cowl around the steering lock, that could save you a bit on the weight :)

Post 379097 by The Flying Moose on 2011-05-20 16:43:59

Sorry pedro but for once the first thing that came to mind when I looked at BT was Rolph Harris, there are so many long aluminium sheets and perspex sheets... I think its going to be quite loud inside!

Post 379108 by p fandango on 2011-05-20 17:33:26

[quote=The Flying Moose;379097]Sorry pedro but for once the first thing that came to mind when I looked at BT was Rolph Harris, there are so many long aluminium sheets and perspex sheets... I think its going to be quite loud inside![/quote] a bit of noise never hurt anyone lol

Post 379113 by JelT5 on 2011-05-20 17:48:44

[quote=p fandango;379108]a bit of noise never hurt anyone lol[/quote] Absolutely mate, even le rozzers Francais like a bit of noise hey? lol Car's starting to look almost finished :) [SIZE="1"](about bloody time too)[/SIZE]

Post 379119 by p fandango on 2011-05-20 18:42:38

[quote=Porcine_Aviator;379096]You'll have to grind off those corners :) Here how about removing the cowl around the steering lock, that could save you a bit on the weight :)[/quote] i think tbh the grinding has almost finished :sorry: i don't really want to expose the steering lock or ignition barrel, plus its perfect to mount the shift light on lol

Post 379120 by p fandango on 2011-05-20 18:46:33

[quote=JelT5;379113]Absolutely mate, even le rozzers Francais like a bit of noise hey? lol[/quote] i think you'll find they were just Chav hunting lol

Car's starting to look almost finished :) [SIZE="1"](about bloody time too)[/SIZE]

Post 379121 by Volvostorm on 2011-05-20 19:34:38

[quote=The Flying Moose;379097] I think its going to be quite loud inside![/quote] And a bit warm! I never knew you could do 1/4's in a sauna!

Post 379133 by si850r on 2011-05-20 20:17:21

its the christmas turkey look.......

Post 379135 by Santa on 2011-05-20 20:31:52

[quote=p fandango;379108]a bit of noise never hurt anyone lol[/quote] [size="6"]pardon!!!!!![/size]

Post 379141 by p fandango on 2011-05-20 21:08:30

[quote=Pault5estate;379121]And a bit warm! I never knew you could do 1/4's in a sauna![/quote] can always leave one of the doors off lol

Post 379146 by p fandango on 2011-05-20 21:13:06

[quote=si850r;379133]its the christmas turkey look.......[/quote] lol its not as rippled as it looks

Post 379167 by JT on 2011-05-20 22:39:39

[quote=p fandango;379119] i don't really want to expose the steering lock or ignition barrel, plus its perfect to mount the shift light on lol[/quote] you dont want to expose them?? you should bin them!! lol you do not want either of those engaging/failing when your flat out, that will be a big mess! find somewhere else for the shift light! lol

Post 379203 by p fandango on 2011-05-21 02:33:42

[quote=johnnytempest;379167]you dont want to expose them?? you should bin them!! lol you do not want either of those engaging/failing when your flat out, that will be a big mess! find somewhere else for the shift light! lol[/quote] i'm sure there both legal requirements for the road mate, but i will look into it now you've suggested it lol

Post 379335 by p fandango on 2011-05-21 18:13:56

not done much again today, got a few little jobs doen tho. Drilled the new harness point, not exactly in the best position (could do with being more central in the car) but it is nice & strong. Also finished off the fan panel, bolted the fan & PAS pump on properly as well off to bed now i think because i'm all bunged up & snotty :sick:

Post 379341 by Vikingxl on 2011-05-21 18:55:45

Looking good darth

Post 379343 by p fandango on 2011-05-21 19:01:18

[quote=Vikingxl;379341]Looking good darth[/quote] lol, i daren't phone anyone because they'll probably think it's a heavy breather lol

Post 379353 by JelT5 on 2011-05-21 19:26:28

[quote=p fandango;379146]lol its not as rippled as it looks [/quote] [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRmw87YUoQw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRmw87YUoQw[/ame] ;) blame Emlyn joking aside,BTs looking good mate

Post 379355 by p fandango on 2011-05-21 19:32:04

[quote=JelT5;379353]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRmw87YUoQw ;) blame Emlyn joking aside,BTs looking good mate[/quote] think this one is more appropriate lol [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D-LmRNdQiQ[/ame]

Post 379358 by JelT5 on 2011-05-21 19:37:46

jeez mate, that cold's not good is it- look what it's done to you [ATTACH]10841[/ATTACH] :D

Post 379360 by p fandango on 2011-05-21 19:40:31

[quote=JelT5;379358]jeez mate, that cold's not good is it- look what it's done to you [ATTACH]10841[/ATTACH] :D[/quote] it ain't good, it almost stopped me grinding earlier lol

Post 379361 by JelT5 on 2011-05-21 19:42:37

[quote=p fandango;379360]it ain't good, it almost stopped me grinding earlier lol[/quote] Bloody hell! You must be unwell! Hope you feel better soon mate, can't have the grinder dying of loneliness!

Post 379365 by p fandango on 2011-05-21 19:46:01

[quote=JelT5;379361]Bloody hell! You must be unwell! Hope you feel better soon mate, can't have the grinder dying of loneliness![/quote] i'm coming to the end of the jobs i can do with Mr Grinder anyway :sorry:

Post 379372 by JelT5 on 2011-05-21 19:56:15

[quote=p fandango;379365]i'm coming to the end of the jobs i can do with Mr Grinder anyway :sorry:[/quote] Is he going to a retirement home on the south coast? I've heard Sussex is very popular lol

Post 379381 by p fandango on 2011-05-21 20:47:03

[quote=JelT5;379372]Is he going to a retirement home on the south coast? I've heard Sussex is very popular lol[/quote] i'm sure it'll be only a part-time retirement. You sure about Sussex? lol

Post 379437 by JT on 2011-05-21 23:30:38

I do hope you 2 are not waiting for a response............???????? lol

Post 379453 by JelT5 on 2011-05-22 03:28:59

[quote=johnnytempest;379437]I do hope you 2 are not waiting for a response............???????? lol[/quote] Leave that up to you JT :D Think you're safe unless you live in Worthing lol Have to ask though, do the MSA issue bus passes? :hidesbehi

Post 379456 by p fandango on 2011-05-22 05:01:24

[quote=johnnytempest;379437]I do hope you 2 are not waiting for a response............???????? lol[/quote] i've forgot what the question was? lol

Post 379472 by JT on 2011-05-22 09:57:05

[quote=JelT5;379453]Leave that up to you JT :D Think you're safe unless you live in Worthing lol Have to ask though, do the MSA issue bus passes? :hidesbehi[/quote] I can see worthing out the kitchen widow!! how do u know where i live??? spooky lol

Post 379473 by JT on 2011-05-22 09:57:58

[quote=p fandango;379456]i've forgot what the question was? lol[/quote] thats age that is.......................lol

Post 379479 by JelT5 on 2011-05-22 10:33:47

[quote=johnnytempest;379472]I can see worthing out the kitchen widow!! how do u know where i live??? spooky lol[/quote] Is your kitchen window bottom left? [ATTACH]10853[/ATTACH] :confused:

Post 379499 by p fandango on 2011-05-22 11:23:11

[quote=johnnytempest;379473]thats age that is.......................lol[/quote] no, its Jerry & his bloody hijacking again. Chuck him out the country & he's still causing trouble lol secured all the perspex windows in & fitted the other plywood rear quarter, not that anyone cares as it is only started as a thread about the car but who know what we're talking about now!!! lol

Post 379508 by JelT5 on 2011-05-22 11:34:29

[quote=p fandango;379499]secured all the perspex windows in & fitted the other plywood rear quarter, not that anyone cares as it is only started as a thread about the car but who know what we're talking about now!!! lol[/quote] I've ignored the first part ;) Well done on the windows mate! What was this thread about?

Post 379515 by p fandango on 2011-05-22 11:41:57

[quote=JelT5;379508]I've ignored the first part ;)[/quote] i'll try it again in something you might understand then lol Ses Jerry & son détournement sanglante de nouveau. Chuck lui les pays et il a encore de causer des ennuis lol

Post 379574 by JelT5 on 2011-05-22 14:05:09

[quote=p fandango;379515]i'll try it again in something you might understand then lol[/quote] I understood it well enough, just ignored it lol [quote=]Ses Jerry & son détournement sanglante de nouveau. Chuck lui les pays et il a encore de causer des ennuis lol[/quote] Is that Chinese? :saint:

Post 379575 by p fandango on 2011-05-22 14:06:51

[quote=JelT5;379574]Is that Chinese?[/quote] possibly, we all know how well those online translators work lol

Post 381417 by p fandango on 2011-05-29 14:40:49

horn works :santa:

Post 381693 by p fandango on 2011-05-30 08:22:26

number plate lights & power steering relay wired, just got to put the high-power feed in

Post 382595 by p fandango on 2011-06-01 13:25:02

been trying to sort out the pipes for the power steering, Pirtek wanted £30@metre. Found a place on ebay & got 10metres for £41, just hope theirs enough to do the 2 runs

Post 382599 by JT on 2011-06-01 13:34:44

if anyone can make it fit, thats you! Lol

Post 382600 by p fandango on 2011-06-01 13:37:30

[quote=johnnytempest;382599]if anyone can make it fit, thats you! Lol[/quote] creep lol. Powered the pump up the other day, i was worried it'd be quite loud & noisey but you can hardly hear it. Did manage to spirt power steering fluid over myself because i hadn't noticed where the pipe was pointing lol

Post 382605 by Dangerous Dave on 2011-06-01 13:48:17

[quote=p fandango;382595]been trying to sort out the pipes for the power steering, Pirtek wanted £30@metre. Found a place on ebay & got 10metres for £41, just hope theirs enough to do the 2 runs[/quote] Have you tried Listers in Smethwick (there are other branches)? http://www.lister.co.uk/ They're usually good on prices (even got a freebie off them) Last time I tried Pirtek, the guy didn't have a clue and couldn't be bothered, Listers were extremely helpful.

Post 382607 by p fandango on 2011-06-01 13:54:20

[quote=bomb192uk;382605]Have you tried Listers in Smethwick (there are other branches)? http://www.lister.co.uk/ They're usually good on prices (even got a freebie off them)[/quote] its already ordered now but i'll give them a try next time

Last time I tried Pirtek, the guy didn't have a clue and couldn't be bothered, Listers were extremely helpful.

Post 382612 by Dangerous Dave on 2011-06-01 14:14:48

Oh and over 31,000 views, nice!! Theres not many threads that can top that

Post 382616 by p fandango on 2011-06-01 14:23:34

[quote=bomb192uk;382612]Oh and over 31,000 views, nice!! Theres not many threads that can top that[/quote] & most of it is just me waffling on lol

Post 382618 by Dangerous Dave on 2011-06-01 14:26:21

LOL dude, you must be doing something right.

Post 382626 by JelT5 on 2011-06-01 15:13:30

Some people just look at this thread and post abuse aimed at Pedro; obviously I'd never do that ;) Hope you have enough tube for the PS pump mate...if you don't, maybe you can use some hard pipe (copper?) from builders merchants or similar supplier if it's not going to be visible?

Post 382640 by p fandango on 2011-06-01 15:59:01

[quote=JelT5;382626]Some people just look at this thread and post abuse aimed at Pedro; obviously I'd never do that ;)[/quote] i don't know what i'd do without you supporting me Jerry while all the others take the pi55, hang on thats not right lol

Hope you have enough tube for the PS pump mate...if you don't, maybe you can use some hard pipe (copper?) from builders merchants or similar supplier if it's not going to be visible?

Post 382734 by JT on 2011-06-01 21:39:32

U2 CRACK ME UP!! lol

Post 382736 by p fandango on 2011-06-01 21:43:39

[quote=johnnytempest;382734]U2 CRACK ME UP!! lol[/quote] you wait till you see a picture of him ;) go on Jerry, let me post it up lol

Post 382740 by si850r on 2011-06-01 21:50:54

[quote=p fandango;382736]you wait till you see a picture of him ;) go on Jerry, let me post it up lol[/quote] Is this him?

Post 382745 by JT on 2011-06-01 21:56:27

or this???

Post 382746 by p fandango on 2011-06-01 21:58:38

[quote=si850r;382740]Is this him?[/quote] you've just put an interesting question into my head there Si, is it only the French women who don't shave there armpits? (let us know Jerry) but no, thats not him

Post 382749 by p fandango on 2011-06-01 22:02:48

[quote=johnnytempest;382745]or this??? [/quote] your not actually far off lol

Post 382784 by JelT5 on 2011-06-02 05:02:12

[quote=p fandango;382736]you wait till you see a picture of him ;) go on Jerry, let me post it up lol[/quote] Since when did you ever ask for permission???! pmsl

Post 382785 by JelT5 on 2011-06-02 05:04:06

[quote=p fandango;382746]you've just put an interesting question into my head there Si, is it only the French women who don't shave there armpits? (let us know Jerry)[/quote] Not seen any that don't, but I'll make it my life's work (not) to see if i can spot a hirsute lady for you mate. Would you be wanting contact details too? lol

Post 382786 by JelT5 on 2011-06-02 05:04:38

[quote=si850r;382740]Is this him?[/quote] Don't you start!!!! ;)

Post 383794 by p fandango on 2011-06-05 16:00:03

finished off the fastenings for the front bumper today. It needed some locating pins in the middle to keep it in place & to support the weight of the bumper, so made a 10mm spacer & used them along with the normal middle bumper bolts & drilled the holes in the reinforcement bigger so it would slide over them. So now takes less than 2 minutes to undo the 2 end panel catches & pull the bumper off, takes a bit longer to slide on but nothing too bad

Post 383800 by JelT5 on 2011-06-05 16:06:58

Well done mate. Paintwork needs a bit of attention now though ;)

Post 383809 by p fandango on 2011-06-05 16:13:15

[quote=JelT5;383800]Well done mate. Paintwork needs a bit of attention now though ;)[/quote] thanks, another job off the list think all the panels have quite major scratches from the cutting/drilling they've had, still not sure what colour to do. Took the bonnet off the other day & propped it against the wall while i worked, wind blew it over & it slide down the drive on its painted side, that didn't do it much good lol

Post 383813 by JT on 2011-06-05 16:16:18

so it looks like you've been at it with the grinder then?? lol

Post 383815 by The Flying Moose on 2011-06-05 16:17:47

[quote=p fandango;383809]thanks, another job off the list think all the panels have quite major scratches from the cutting/drilling they've had, still not sure what colour to do. Took the bonnet off the other day & propped it against the wall while i worked, wind blew it over & it slide down the drive on its painted side, that didn't do it much good lol[/quote] If you fancy it as a really cheap and possibly effective solution I have the complete Decal set for a replica 855 Touring car. I realise that you have a saloon and that it is red but with some modification you could cover alot of the car and do a good job. Would definately make it unique, you can have them for free mate and can pop them over when I bring you the gearbox.

Post 383826 by p fandango on 2011-06-05 16:30:12

[quote=johnnytempest;383813]so it looks like you've been at it with the grinder then?? lol[/quote] don't think i've used the grinder much at all :hidesbehi

Post 383827 by JT on 2011-06-05 16:32:12

[quote=p fandango;383826]don't think i've used the grinder much at all :hidesbehi[/quote] r u not well?? lol

Post 383828 by p fandango on 2011-06-05 16:33:18

[quote=The Flying Moose;383815]If you fancy it as a really cheap and possibly effective solution I have the complete Decal set for a replica 855 Touring car. I realise that you have a saloon and that it is red but with some modification you could cover alot of the car and do a good job. Would definately make it unique, you can have them for free mate and can pop them over when I bring you the gearbox.[/quote] i'm certainly interested in having a look at them, i'd respray BT white then put them on. I'd buy them off you but certainly interested

Post 383834 by p fandango on 2011-06-05 16:43:16

[quote=johnnytempest;383827]r u not well??[/quote] still not shook off this cold so no lol did use it to make the spacers for the centre locating bolts, out of an old curtain pole lol

Post 383835 by p fandango on 2011-06-05 16:44:56

do you think they'll let me race like this lol. Still got to finish off the rear bumper so it comes off quickly

Post 383837 by JT on 2011-06-05 16:48:15

looks like something topgear would run though a desert, not a race car!! lol scrapheap challenge must seem like porn to you! lol

Post 383842 by p fandango on 2011-06-05 16:55:11

[quote=johnnytempest;383837]looks like something topgear would run though a desert, not a race car!! lol[/quote] does look similiar to the Merc May used lol. Think of all that extra weight lol. Just took me 15minutes to get all the panels off, take the pics & put everything back on :)

scrapheap challenge must seem like porn to you! lol

Post 383845 by JT on 2011-06-05 16:56:44

lol, so when its gonna be finished?????

Post 383848 by p fandango on 2011-06-05 17:03:03

[quote=johnnytempest;383845]so when its gonna be finished?????[/quote] if i'd of stuck to my original plans she'd be done by now, but i squashed out alot on the MSD ignition bits. Got to be on the strip atleast once before the end of this year Jobs remaining [B]very important jobs [/B] change oil filter & put oil in change fuel filter put fuel in make HT lead for coil plumb in radiator R-clip for actuator rod sort out bar from brake pedal to master cylinder [B]mot jobs [/B] replace windscreen blank holes in bulkhead make & fit rear perspex windows get brakes working get & front fit tyres fit pins on rear bumper ends plumb PAS when pipes arrive [B]not so important jobs [/B] drill holes in passenger doors spray wheels white [B]electrical jobs [/B] wire high-level brake lights wire launch control finish wiring power steering pump wire boost controller add fuel pump relay wire radiator fan, including ecu wires fit & wire temperature probes

Post 383852 by JT on 2011-06-05 17:08:14

nearly there then! lol

Post 383854 by p fandango on 2011-06-05 17:09:38

[quote=johnnytempest;383852]nearly there then! lol[/quote] there all quite small jobs (except windscreen, brakes & tyres), just need the money to get the bits lol

Post 384975 by p fandango on 2011-06-09 17:42:03

i'm afraid that i've got rid of one of the traditional chipboard rear quarter windows, just got the other side & the rear screen to do now

Post 384978 by philt6 on 2011-06-09 17:44:20

Looks clean.

Post 384980 by p fandango on 2011-06-09 17:46:58

[quote=philt6;384978]Looks clean.[/quote] it shouldn't lol

Post 385001 by JelT5 on 2011-06-09 18:55:46

[quote=philt6;384978]Looks clean.[/quote] That's been photo shopped to look clean!

Post 385004 by p fandango on 2011-06-09 18:56:58

[quote=JelT5;385001]That's been photo shopped to look clean![/quote] if you use the flash no matter how light it is :wink:

Post 385017 by JT on 2011-06-09 19:16:38

looking good Pedro!! nearly there....

Post 385021 by si850r on 2011-06-09 19:26:40

i l ike the arm chair in the pic mate...is that for sitting back and admiring....:hilarious

Post 385057 by p fandango on 2011-06-09 20:13:05

[quote=si850r;385021]i l ike the arm chair in the pic mate...is that for sitting back and admiring....:hilarious[/quote] lol its my knackered computer chair that i haven't got round to taking to the tip yet, you'd of thought the thiefing gits would of took that as well as my intercooler lol

Post 385058 by p fandango on 2011-06-09 20:14:20

[quote=johnnytempest;385017]looking good Pedro!! nearly there....[/quote] cheers, almost looks like a complete car lol. Hopefully my power steering pipes will be here tomorrow so i can get another big job off the list

Post 385611 by p fandango on 2011-06-11 14:25:33

had another look at the high-level brake lights, i'd wired them a couple of weeks ago but kept blowing fuses. I assumed it was the higher current but even blew the 40amp fuse, got the test probe out & was showing a direct earth. Took the lens back off & the light was 2 tabs for earth, i'd put the positive onto the second one instead of a different tab onto the bulb. Works now lol, got to wire a permanent positive to the switch panel so they can be used as night lights for evening races at the pod

Post 385657 by p fandango on 2011-06-11 18:34:51

well i hope your all sitting down, i've changed BT's oil :) a quick question, the washer supplied in the oil filter cover is that for the sump plug?

Post 385664 by 96T5Andy on 2011-06-11 18:51:27

[quote=p fandango;385657]well i hope your all sitting down, i've changed BT's oil :) a quick question, the washer supplied in the oil filter cover is that for the sump plug? [/quote] thats what I've used it for in the past

Post 385679 by Jamest5r on 2011-06-11 19:22:47

[quote=p fandango;385057]lol its my knackered computer chair that i haven't got round to taking to the tip yet, you'd of thought the thiefing gits would of took that as well as my intercooler lol[/quote] You need a new intercooler mate?

Post 385683 by p fandango on 2011-06-11 19:30:16

[quote=jamest5r;385679]You need a new intercooler mate?[/quote] it was the scrap intercooler off Bonny they took, but thanks for asking. They must of had a good nose around because it was hidden behind BT

Post 385685 by Jamest5r on 2011-06-11 19:36:26

No probs ive got a spare 850 one i cant give away lol cluttering up the spare room.

Post 385707 by si850r on 2011-06-11 20:37:04

[quote=p fandango;385683]it was the scrap intercooler off Bonny they took, but thanks for asking. They must of had a good nose around because it was hidden behind BT[/quote] you had a visit from the pikey s???

Post 385709 by p fandango on 2011-06-11 20:42:33

[quote=si850r;385707]you had a visit from the pikey s???[/quote] a couple of Polish women. Oscar went mad barking away & my old man just caught them getting into there car, they even waved to him as they passed. Got the number plate but Police can't track it as it was foreign. I was more bothered that they might be eyeing BT up. Police are doing more about the scrap intercooler than they ever have with anything else we've ever reported going on lol

Post 386123 by JT on 2011-06-12 22:51:10

surely they must have know with grinder marks on everything, we all know who the bits belong to??? lol

Post 386128 by p fandango on 2011-06-12 23:01:09

[quote=johnnytempest;386123]surely they must have know with grinder marks on everything, we all know who the bits belong to??? lol[/quote] it was off Bonny so i took it off properly, if it was BT's then yeh grind it off lol

Post 386129 by JT on 2011-06-12 23:04:19

[quote=p fandango;386128]it was off Bonny so i took it off properly, if it was BT's then yeh grind it off lol[/quote] lol! is there a proper way?

Post 386144 by p fandango on 2011-06-12 23:33:46

[quote=johnnytempest;386129]lol! is there a proper way?[/quote] to remove the intercooler yeh, undo every bolt you can see till it falls off lol

Post 386459 by p fandango on 2011-06-14 13:29:51

the rear is now done on the quick fit mounts like all the other panels, also got most of the wiring done for in the boot (fan, powersteering pump & fuel pump) just got to get a suitable fuse holder. Also phoned up National windscreens & quoted £180 for a new screen supplied & fitted which i didn't think was bad excess weight lol

Post 386461 by Tomcat on 2011-06-14 13:41:20

I say we all wait until it's finished, then we all go around one night and undo all the quick release fasteners and take it all to bits again, lol.

Post 386462 by p fandango on 2011-06-14 13:44:48

[quote=Tomcat;386461]I say we all wait until it's finished, then we all go around one night and undo all the quick release fasteners and take it all to bits again, lol.[/quote] it really doesn't take long anyway mate, i got bored last night took all the panels off just to take the above pics & put them back on in less than 20minutes

Post 386463 by Porcine_Aviator on 2011-06-14 14:09:56

[quote=p fandango;386462]it really doesn't take long anyway mate, i got bored last night took all the panels off just to take the above pics & put them back on in less than 20minutes[/quote] So four of us working fast could have her stripped down to the chassis in around ten minutes then :)

Post 386466 by p fandango on 2011-06-14 14:14:39

[quote=Porcine_Aviator;386463]So four of us working fast could have her stripped down to the chassis in around ten minutes then :)[/quote] to the above pic, very easily. I think its a good job she's going in the garage now lol

Post 386469 by WOODY T5 on 2011-06-14 14:18:28

[quote=p fandango;386459]the rear is now done on the quick fit mounts like all the other panels, also got most of the wiring done for in the boot (fan, powersteering pump & fuel pump) just got to get a suitable fuse holder. Also phoned up National windscreens & quoted £180 for a new screen supplied & fitted which i didn't think was bad excess weight lol[/quote]looking good u can do that to a citroen 2cv as well lol

Post 386470 by p fandango on 2011-06-14 14:23:11

[quote=smithness;386469]looking good u can do that to a citroen 2cv as well lol[/quote] 5hitroen build quality will never improve lol

Post 386494 by Porcine_Aviator on 2011-06-14 16:37:19

[quote=p fandango;386470]5hitroen build quality will never improve lol[/quote] Now look what you've done he's gone into 5hitroen mode :(

Post 386495 by p fandango on 2011-06-14 16:49:02

[quote=Porcine_Aviator;386494]Now look what you've done he's gone into 5hitroen mode :([/quote] thats the only thing she has got in common with a 5hitroen, they both come apart quickly (only BT does it intentionally lol)

Post 386508 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-06-14 17:15:50

Are you using clasps more commonly associated with furniture or toolbox fastenings?

Post 386511 by siamblue on 2011-06-14 17:23:50

[quote=Porcine_Aviator;386494]Now look what you've done he's gone into 5hitroen mode :([/quote] Could be a whole lot worse, could've gone into Longbridge mode.. :hidesbehi

Post 386516 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-06-14 17:40:45

weightloss by not bolting the car together?

Post 386523 by p fandango on 2011-06-14 18:16:04

[quote=Wobbly Dave;386508]Are you using clasps more commonly associated with furniture or toolbox fastenings?[/quote] the boot lid/rear panel uses B&Q drawbolt catches, everything else uses normal bonnet pins with recess plates

Post 386526 by philt6 on 2011-06-14 18:27:55

[quote=p fandango;386523]the boot lid/rear panel uses B&Q drawbolt catches, everything else uses normal bonnet pins with recess plates[/quote] No he cleaned it

Post 386531 by p fandango on 2011-06-14 18:51:50

[quote=philt6;386526]No he cleaned it[/quote] watch your language lol

Post 386557 by Porcine_Aviator on 2011-06-14 20:58:13

This is getting out of hand 5hitroen,Longbridge and cleaning in the same thread. Stop it or it's going to get even worse.

Post 386579 by p fandango on 2011-06-14 21:36:48

[quote=Porcine_Aviator;386557]Stop it or it's going to get even worse.[/quote] i don't think its possible to get any worse lol

Post 386714 by p fandango on 2011-06-15 17:37:00

my power steering pipe has finally turned up, its a bit bigger diameter than i thought but has clamped on the pump ok, already ran it into the cabin but rain stopped play. I ordered 10metres & looks like i might have enough lol (have got to run 2 lengths of the car)

Post 386764 by p fandango on 2011-06-15 21:08:27

ran the pipes down the car, i drilled a couple of holes in the space for the LHD steering column (need to put grommets in yet). Just need secure the connections a couple of gallon power steering fluid lol

Post 386766 by JT on 2011-06-15 21:18:32

looking very err " tin man " ??? lol

Post 386767 by The Flying Moose on 2011-06-15 21:18:59

Looking really good pedro, I really like the almost brand new finish the silver paint gives the interior. So do you wreckon you wil possibly need the largest amount of power steering fluid for any road legal car today???

Post 386772 by p fandango on 2011-06-15 21:27:19

[quote=johnnytempest;386766]looking very err " tin man " ??? lol[/quote] its starting to get a bit cluttered with the pipes & wires running everywhere lol. I was going to get the radiator pipes run underneath the car, but now i've seen how easy it is to get thru the bulkhead via the steering column blanking plate i think i'm going to go back to the original plan of running them inside

Post 386774 by JT on 2011-06-15 21:28:45

looking great!!!

Post 386775 by p fandango on 2011-06-15 21:29:58

[quote=The Flying Moose;386767]Looking really good pedro, I really like the almost brand new finish the silver paint gives the interior.[/quote] cheers, tbh it is starting to scratch & get dirty inside already but it can soon be repainted again

So do you wreckon you wil possibly need the largest amount of power steering fluid for any road legal car today???

Post 386784 by JT on 2011-06-15 21:47:32

oh and please let me send you a pack of black cable ties!!!! lol

Post 386791 by p fandango on 2011-06-15 22:01:49

[quote=johnnytempest;386784]oh and please let me send you a pack of black cable ties!!!! lol[/quote] i've got some black ones, but Si gave me thousands of white ones so been using the same ones for everything (notice i'm OCD enough to put them all in the same place lol)

Post 386794 by JT on 2011-06-15 22:06:26

[quote=p fandango;386791]i've got some black ones, but Si gave me thousands of white ones so been using the same ones for everything (notice i'm OCD enough to put them all in the same place lol)[/quote] and i was ocd enough to say you needed black ones???????? lol what are we like?? lol

Post 386800 by p fandango on 2011-06-15 22:13:52

[quote=johnnytempest;386794]and i was ocd enough to say you needed black ones???????? lol what are we like?? lol[/quote] hopeless i'd say lol

Post 386806 by JT on 2011-06-15 22:16:35

as one of my cossie driving friends would say " it wont make it any faster! " lol sometimes i think he has a point..............

Post 386809 by p fandango on 2011-06-15 22:18:56

[quote=johnnytempest;386806]as one of my cossie driving friends would say " it wont make it any faster! " lol sometimes i think he has a point..............[/quote] he drives a F*rd, what does he know lol. We told a mate of ours his car would be quicker if he kept it clean & polished as it cuts thru the air better, think he drove a Rover 216 lol

Post 386811 by JT on 2011-06-15 22:21:25

polybushes....... I just ordered a powerflex kit, but only the engine top mount fits?? the bulkhead one and wishbone ones look wrong. but i think it might be my car, not the bushes??? got any pics of your bushes/mounts for comparison?

Post 386813 by JT on 2011-06-15 22:22:15

[quote=p fandango;386809]he drives a F*rd, what does he know lol. We told a mate of ours his car would be quicker if he kept it clean & polished as it cuts thru the air better, think he drove a Rover 216 lol[/quote] pmsl!

Post 386831 by p fandango on 2011-06-15 22:54:41

[quote=johnnytempest;386811]polybushes....... I just ordered a powerflex kit, but only the engine top mount fits?? the bulkhead one and wishbone ones look wrong. but i think it might be my car, not the bushes??? got any pics of your bushes/mounts for comparison?[/quote] polybushes to you as well lol the reason the bulkhead one doesn't fit is because even tho they advertise it to fit an 850, the Powerflex bush fits the ME7 mount (which never came on an 850). Think the mount you need was about £14, i'll sort the part number out for you tomorrow. Not idea about the wishbones tbh ME7 with Powerflex on the left, original 850 bulkhead mount on the right now go & hijack your own thread lol

Post 386835 by JT on 2011-06-15 22:58:26

thanyou sir for your kind info. I dont have a thread, thats why i keep jacking yours!!! lol cheers dude

Post 386837 by p fandango on 2011-06-15 23:01:59

[quote=johnnytempest;386835]thanyou sir for your kind info. I dont have a thread, thats why i keep jacking yours!!! lol cheers dude[/quote] no problem mate, its a good job i keep all these naff pictures lol i might give in to temptation & make a garlic sausage sarnie, if i do venture out of bed i'll sort the part number out lol

Post 386843 by p fandango on 2011-06-15 23:14:04

found a receipt thats described as "bushing" which i think is the right one, just happens to be after my receipt from Powerflex. Part number is V08631159 & cost me £16.78 but that was with a discount

Post 386853 by Porcine_Aviator on 2011-06-15 23:36:31

[quote=p fandango;386843]found a receipt thats described as "bushing" which i think is the right one, just happens to be after my receipt from Powerflex. Part number is V08631159 & cost me £16.78 but that was with a discount[/quote] Was that the Fandango discount for buying in bulk :)

Post 386855 by p fandango on 2011-06-15 23:45:24

[quote=Porcine_Aviator;386853]Was that the Fandango discount for buying in bulk :)[/quote] lol no its good old Oliver & Co & TMS, surprised they don't charge me more because its never as easy as getting the parts off the model it was intended for. Had great fun trying to explain why i was after ME7 parts for an 850 lol

Post 386859 by Porcine_Aviator on 2011-06-15 23:49:23

How many times after you told them what you were going to do with the part did you hear the words, it can't be done, or I didn't know you could do that. Or did they just say oh it's Pedro !! :)

Post 386861 by p fandango on 2011-06-15 23:53:46

[quote=Porcine_Aviator;386859]How many times after you told them what you were going to do with the part did you hear the words, it can't be done, or I didn't know you could do that. Or did they just say oh it's Pedro !! :)[/quote] i think their scared to ask now lol. They fitted my 19t, S60R manifold & Ferrita downpipe for me, lost count how many times they asked "you sure it will just bolt on" lol

Post 386879 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-06-16 01:41:59

I have the IPD version of this. I have not yet got around to fitting it yet.

Post 386902 by JT on 2011-06-16 10:14:56

[quote=p fandango;386843]found a receipt thats described as "bushing" which i think is the right one, just happens to be after my receipt from Powerflex. Part number is V08631159 & cost me £16.78 but that was with a discount[/quote] Cheers mate, Any excuse to put some pics up and your there! Cool, lol

Post 387153 by p fandango on 2011-06-17 12:06:00

back to posting pics again lol spotted one of these on the road yesterday & must admit i did like the colour scheme. The base grey was almost a lacquered primer, & i'd have satin black from the swage line (so bonnet & boot would be black). I've always liked white wheels so think it'll go well

Post 387161 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-06-17 12:26:01

Actually putting the car on the road in a workable state would be a good move? BT will hit the road by time I retire at this rate.

Post 387177 by Porcine_Aviator on 2011-06-17 13:29:59

[quote=Wobbly Dave;387161]Actually putting the car on the road in a workable state would be a good move? BT will hit the road by time I retire at this rate.[/quote] That soon?

Post 387178 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-06-17 13:30:42

Yes I am getting on a bit - next year will be WD40

Post 387200 by p fandango on 2011-06-17 14:45:05

[quote=Wobbly Dave;387161]Actually putting the car on the road in a workable state would be a good move? BT will hit the road by time I retire at this rate.[/quote] lol can't be impatient Mr Wobbly, still looking good to get her on the road before the end of the year

Post 387540 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-06-18 11:24:33

which year though?

Post 387546 by p fandango on 2011-06-18 11:33:09

[quote=Wobbly Dave;387540]which year though?[/quote] ha ha your not pinning me down to being that accurate lol

Post 387666 by p fandango on 2011-06-18 19:19:08

been messing with the passenger seat mounts today, not having any adjustments on it & going to have it as far back as possible. I did try it bolted directly to the floor but even i couldn't see over the dash lol. Also done a bit more wiring on the switch panel, only 3 more switches left to wire in

Post 387707 by LiamT4 on 2011-06-18 21:15:11

You saying it didn't rain much in cov today?

Post 387708 by p fandango on 2011-06-18 21:16:34

[quote=LiamT4;387707]You saying it didn't rain much in cov today?[/quote] no its been raining most of the day, but like Claymore i don't mess about when it stops :wink: lol

Post 387972 by JT on 2011-06-19 21:08:29

lets use this thread, no-one will ever know!! lol

Post 387979 by p fandango on 2011-06-19 21:12:58

[quote=johnnytempest;387972]lets use this thread, no-one will ever know!! lol[/quote] i'm lost, what was the question? lol

Post 389563 by p fandango on 2011-06-25 19:30:55

thanks to Giles BT is now secure & locks, fitted a new drivers door latch & barrel & finished off the door locking on the rears. It may look like the door release but the internal handle locks/unlocks instead of having door pins, can only be opened from the outside. Also picked up the subframe from him & already stripped it down & cut the carbon canistor bracket off

Post 389569 by Volvostorm on 2011-06-25 19:48:40

Will the paranoid thing know as the ECU mind if the carbon filter thing is missing, I'm tempted to remove mine.

Post 389574 by p fandango on 2011-06-25 19:59:15

[quote=Pault5estate;389569]Will the paranoid thing know as the ECU mind if the carbon filter thing is missing, I'm tempted to remove mine.[/quote] BT's has been removed quite a while ago, ditch it lol

Post 389584 by Volvostorm on 2011-06-25 20:04:06

I can't really see why I need it, I know its emmissions stuff, but with 630cc injectors, and no cat, is there much point!

Post 389613 by p fandango on 2011-06-25 20:37:53

[quote=Pault5estate;389584]I can't really see why I need it, I know its emmissions stuff, but with 630cc injectors, and no cat, is there much point![/quote] plus it weighs about 1.3kg lol

Post 389618 by Volvostorm on 2011-06-25 21:12:33

Mines not suffering from Anorexia! But, she is going on a diet soon :P

Post 389819 by p fandango on 2011-06-26 15:24:38

thanks to more bits off Giles R i've got the wipers working, previously it kept blowing the fuse. I was really hoping it wasn't something to do with any wiring i'd removed, took the mechanism off & the motor was seized, swopped the motor from Gile's onto her & luckily it works as it should [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgQ6Ch5Izx8[/ame]

Post 389882 by si850r on 2011-06-26 21:30:27

i like the single wiper mate...... all looking good....

Post 389883 by p fandango on 2011-06-26 21:32:44

[quote=si850r;389882]i like the single wiper mate...... all looking good....[/quote] cheers mate, also got the brake pedal linked back onto the master cylinder & made a pipe up for the expansion bottle today. The list of jobs to do is going down lol

Post 389884 by si850r on 2011-06-26 21:35:20

good to hear mate......... Im gutted about shakespeare.......i wonder if the misses will miss me if i nip back for the day on holiday????

Post 389886 by p fandango on 2011-06-26 21:39:18

[quote=si850r;389884]Im gutted about shakespeare.......i wonder if the misses will miss me if i nip back for the day on holiday????[/quote] or you could go to Stratford-upon-Avon for your hols lol

Post 389887 by si850r on 2011-06-26 21:41:29

might be a bit nicer than clacton!!!!! http://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=960135439742&id=751aa7c7cbd97c010fccc9acec5469b6&url=http%3a%2f%2fthumbs.imagekind.com%2fmember%2ff3bb09cb-820b-4cfe-9995-916ae4f1805e%2fuploadedartwork%2f650X650%2f6375f1d8-d256-4e46-9e61-e92af21e686a.jpg

Post 390532 by p fandango on 2011-06-29 07:33:35

more MSD stuff ordered, i think i've almost paid someone's wages the amount i've spent with them. Got the bits to make my own coil leads which i need, & ordered another toy which i don't need lol

Post 390535 by JelT5 on 2011-06-29 07:58:34

I thought you'd be finished by the time I came out of hospital mate ;)

Post 390536 by p fandango on 2011-06-29 08:07:47

[quote=JelT5;390535]I thought you'd be finished by the time I came out of hospital mate ;)[/quote] as you've got a s**t sense of humour i'd of thought they'd of removed that with your colon, glad to see i was wrong mate :wink: lol she's getting there. The list of "jobs to do" is getting shorter, the list of "i want" is getting longer lol

Post 390550 by JelT5 on 2011-06-29 09:59:09

[quote=p fandango;390536]as you've got a s**t sense of humour i'd of thought they'd of removed that with your colon, glad to see i was wrong mate :wink: lol[/quote] pmsl :D

Post 390566 by Porcine_Aviator on 2011-06-29 11:10:38

[quote=JelT5;390535]I thought you'd be finished by the time I came out of hospital mate ;)[/quote] Come on Pedro's taking it slowly so when he retires he's got something a little faster than a Pavement Pro GTX :)

Post 390568 by Porcine_Aviator on 2011-06-29 11:27:32

[quote=p fandango;390536]as you've got a s**t sense of humour i'd of thought they'd of removed that with your colon, glad to see i was wrong mate :wink: lol she's getting there. The list of "jobs to do" is getting shorter, the list of "i want" is getting longer lol[/quote] It's a Semi-colon now :)

Post 390576 by p fandango on 2011-06-29 11:50:59

[quote=Porcine_Aviator;390566]Come on Pedro's taking it slowly so when he retires he's got something a little faster than a Pavement Pro GTX :)[/quote] i've already offered to tune my neighbours mobility scooter up for him, as he can see the grinding i'm doing i think it put him off lol

Post 391180 by p fandango on 2011-07-01 19:49:38

got a decent fuseholder for the boot electrics, power steering pump is wired in properly just got to connect the pipes up now & 2 wires to get the radiator fan working. Only got an 80amp fuse so hope its big enough

Post 391457 by p fandango on 2011-07-02 20:13:55

thanks to Tomcat for the splitter, i can think of another 850 that needs a front splitter now lol. Good to meet everyone today, i'll start a new thread with todays pics when i can be bothered

Post 391475 by Jamest5r on 2011-07-02 21:25:56

[quote=p fandango;391457]thanks to Tomcat for the splitter, i can think of another 850 that needs a front splitter now lol. Good to meet everyone today, i'll start a new thread with todays pics when i can be bothered [/quote] Bloody hell it look's like a car :)

Post 391479 by The Flying Moose on 2011-07-02 21:33:51

Another blasted mini meet without my knowing, Jesus I must be loosing the plot or something ;)

Post 391481 by LiamT4 on 2011-07-02 21:39:56

[quote=p fandango;391457]thanks to Tomcat for the splitter, i can think of another 850 that needs a front splitter now lol. Good to meet everyone today, i'll start a new thread with todays pics when i can be bothered [/quote] Sorry i couldn't make it, really wanted to see JT's car, but there's just no way i could have got up that early and couldn't really afford to come by myself later on.

Post 391519 by p fandango on 2011-07-02 22:37:24

[quote=jamest5r;391475]Bloody hell it look's like a car :)[/quote] don't worry, it won't stay like that for long lol

Post 391523 by p fandango on 2011-07-02 22:38:25

[quote=The Flying Moose;391479]Another blasted mini meet without my knowing, Jesus I must be loosing the plot or something ;)[/quote] it was posted quite well in JT's thread, i don't think these mods bother reading the forum lol

Post 391526 by Tomcat on 2011-07-02 22:40:00

Eh?....what?...

Post 391528 by p fandango on 2011-07-02 22:40:12

[quote=LiamT4;391481]Sorry i couldn't make it, really wanted to see JT's car, but there's just no way i could have got up that early and couldn't really afford to come by myself later on.[/quote] hopefully we can get more of us together & support Johnny next time

Post 391530 by p fandango on 2011-07-02 22:41:22

[quote=Tomcat;391526]Eh?....what?...[/quote] you shouldn't of read that, i thought you'd be asleep by now lol

Post 391532 by LiamT4 on 2011-07-02 22:42:18

[quote=p fandango;391528]hopefully we can get more of us together & support Johnny next time[/quote] Definatly mate, whens the next one?

Post 391541 by The Flying Moose on 2011-07-02 22:50:10

[quote=Tomcat;391526]Eh?....what?...[/quote] Is your ban stick ou yet TC? I can feel mine beging to be released from its gold plated case! And just for you pedro I shall now go to JT's thread and delete everything to do with the mini meet... I win lol Besides some of us are busy! :thewave:

Post 391560 by Tomcat on 2011-07-02 23:12:55

[quote=p fandango;391530]you shouldn't of read that, i thought you'd be asleep by now lol[/quote] Had my catnap earlier on, fell asleep sat up in an armchair for an hour and a half,lmao... How's the sunburn?...

Post 391570 by p fandango on 2011-07-02 23:25:26

[quote=LiamT4;391532]Definatly mate, whens the next one?[/quote] i'm not sure tbh, Cadwell park rings a bell but not sure where it is or when

Post 391572 by p fandango on 2011-07-02 23:26:17

[quote=Tomcat;391560]Had my catnap earlier on, fell asleep sat up in an armchair for an hour and a half,lmao...[/quote] all that exercise weren't good today was it lol

How's the sunburn?...

Post 391573 by Tomcat on 2011-07-02 23:27:46

Nope...don't do exercise....

Post 391579 by p fandango on 2011-07-02 23:41:06

we followed your friend with the Marcos most of the way home lol

Post 391581 by Tomcat on 2011-07-02 23:47:47

Marcos guy?....did he not manage to write it off?....bleauugh...

Post 391629 by p fandango on 2011-07-03 07:13:21

[quote=Tomcat;391581]Marcos guy?....did he not manage to write it off?....bleauugh...[/quote] your friend in the red one that parked next to you, he didn't like a D5 keeping up & overtaking tho lol

Post 391703 by p fandango on 2011-07-03 13:33:36

radiator fan wired & working, works as normal via the ecu or i can turn it on using a switch on the box unit, can even select which of the 2 speeds to run at. Think i'm going to have to drill some vent holes in the bootlid panel (below the numberplate) as it seems to be stopping the air getting out

Post 392650 by p fandango on 2011-07-06 18:30:15

got the hole cutter out & drilled ventilation holes in the bootlid

Post 392654 by T5frankie on 2011-07-06 18:44:30

[quote=p fandango;392650]got the hole cutter out & drilled ventilation holes in the bootlid [/quote] are they breathing holes?

Post 392655 by p fandango on 2011-07-06 18:45:42

[quote=t5frankie;392654]are they breathing holes?[/quote] theirs too many holes in the boot (plus lack of floor) to keep anyone captive now lol

Post 392719 by The Flying Moose on 2011-07-06 20:46:27

That poor old car is looking less and less like a car everytime I see a picture! With all them holes lets hope it doesnt rain ;)

Post 392722 by p fandango on 2011-07-06 20:49:20

[quote=The Flying Moose;392719]That poor old car is looking less and less like a car everytime I see a picture![/quote] the subtle exterior mods when out the window didn't it lol

With all them holes lets hope it doesnt rain ;)

Post 392744 by JT on 2011-07-06 21:16:03

[quote=p fandango;392722]she already collects water, have to empty the footwells after a big down pour lol[/quote] Top gear shotgun required? lol

Post 392746 by p fandango on 2011-07-06 21:19:34

[quote=johnnytempest;392744]Top gear shotgun required? lol[/quote] i did think of putting in a drain hole, but i was being boring & thinking of using a drill. Can't remember where i left my shotgun lol

Post 392747 by JT on 2011-07-06 21:21:28

I think I have about 6 holes in my floor ! lol

Post 392749 by p fandango on 2011-07-06 21:27:03

[quote=johnnytempest;392747]I think I have about 6 holes in my floor ! lol[/quote] yet your still 25kg overweight lol

Post 392753 by JT on 2011-07-06 21:31:37

only 20 this week but the scales looked like something out of a museum! very weird?? lol and i cant believe the splitter was 5 kg?? RIP poor splitter! lol

Post 392920 by p fandango on 2011-07-07 15:41:47

[quote=johnnytempest;392753]only 20 this week but the scales looked like something out of a museum! very weird?? lol and i cant believe the splitter was 5 kg?? RIP poor splitter! lol[/quote] you need to start pestering someone to make a BTCC bumper/splitter :wink:. Aslong its lighter than the original was i'd have one. The original included a nice big floor pan to seal the engine bay off & smooth out the underneath

Post 392935 by JT on 2011-07-07 16:55:45

[quote=p fandango;392920]you need to start pestering someone to make a BTCC bumper/splitter :wink:. Aslong its lighter than the original was i'd have one. The original included a nice big floor pan to seal the engine bay off & smooth out the underneath[/quote] not sure I could get away with one to be honest but I can always ask........:smirk:

Post 392938 by p fandango on 2011-07-07 17:04:31

[quote=johnnytempest;392935]not sure I could get away with one to be honest but I can always ask........:smirk:[/quote] so your saying, that aftermarket bolt on splitters that weren't produced by Volvo & sold on there cars aren't legal in the championship? Where did you get your last one from? lol

Post 392949 by JT on 2011-07-07 17:36:42

[quote=p fandango;392938]so your saying, that aftermarket bolt on splitters that weren't produced by Volvo & sold on there cars aren't legal in the championship? Where did you get your last one from? lol[/quote] yea, thats exactly it!! lol I said to you at Oulton, I was surprised I hadnt been picked up on it but as usual, If ,and I mean if, I should get competitive, the front guys will start to pick holes in the car then I end up with no splitter at all,unless I go for the "R" bumper

Post 392950 by p fandango on 2011-07-07 17:39:15

[quote=johnnytempest;392949]I said to yo at Oulton, I was surprised I hadnt been picked up on it[/quote] sounds like i weren't listening to you then :hidesbehi lol

Post 392958 by JT on 2011-07-07 18:14:36

lol just like being at home! lol

Post 393859 by p fandango on 2011-07-11 08:11:26

i'm like a kid in a sweet shop, customs have finally released my MSD stuff & can go & pick in up today. Import tax/handling is only £18 which i'm very happy with got some HT leads & a little gadget to run 2 coils, got another Blaster coming soon so don't think i'll have any problems getting a spark then lol

Post 393985 by p fandango on 2011-07-11 19:36:31

now to sort out where everything is going & make up the leads, it actually cost more for the coil switcher than it does for a Blaster coil lol

Post 393993 by si850r on 2011-07-11 19:46:48

[quote=p fandango;393985]now to sort out where everything is going & make up the leads, it actually cost more for the coil switcher than it does for a Blaster coil lol [/quote] Is that wat you use to wake yourself up with mate????:lol:

Post 393995 by p fandango on 2011-07-11 19:57:25

[quote=si850r;393993]Is that wat you use to wake yourself up with mate????:lol:[/quote] touch that metal terminal once its fitted & it'll certainly wake you up lol

Post 394008 by si850r on 2011-07-11 20:38:57

http://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=992794389346&id=243b53d3479b8580350c5b4666062cd6&url=http%3a%2f%2f2momsseekingsanity.com%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2010%2f09%2fCartoon_Man_Being_Electrocuted_Royalty_Free_Clipart_Picture_100112052675088042.jpg

Post 394024 by p fandango on 2011-07-11 21:18:46

been playing with the HT leads, & credit to MSD they are unbelievably easy to make. They even supply you with a die to crimp the terminals. Another Blaster on the other lead & i don't think i'll be having any spark issues lol

Post 394044 by The Flying Moose on 2011-07-11 21:34:14

Is there really any need for two ignition packs? Will there be any noticeable difference do you think? I like the idea though :)

Post 394057 by p fandango on 2011-07-11 21:49:41

[quote=The Flying Moose;394044]Is there really any need for two ignition packs? Will there be any noticeable difference do you think? I like the idea though :)[/quote] tbh at first the second coil will be used for the launch control. The MSD ignition box i've got won't work with any aftermarket equipment, so when the launch is engaged it'll swop other bypassing the box (then switch back to the original coil & MSD6A once the launch control has done its job). I do fancy trying both coils firing at the same time but don't want to risk blowing up the box unit, we'll see :wink:

Post 395058 by p fandango on 2011-07-15 19:45:09

the last time i took my rear shocks out it came to light the top mounts were knackered, so made some solid ones. I think they might need to be thicker metal but atleast i've got a template

Post 395141 by The Flying Moose on 2011-07-15 23:37:10

Yep looking at those I would certainly consider thicker metal. 5mm Iron should do the trick ;)

Post 395153 by Jamest5r on 2011-07-16 00:19:20

[quote=p fandango;395058]the last time i took my rear shocks out it came to light the top mounts were knackered, so made some solid ones. I think they might need to be thicker metal but atleast i've got a template [/quote] Bloody hell Duane there's weight saving but the way your going BT will be sitting on the floor after the first pot hole :)

Post 395167 by p fandango on 2011-07-16 03:41:15

[quote=The Flying Moose;395141]Yep looking at those I would certainly consider thicker metal. 5mm Iron should do the trick ;)[/quote] :yikes: IRON, do you know how heavy that stuff is? lol [quote=jamest5r;395153]Bloody hell Duane there's weight saving but the way your going BT will be sitting on the floor after the first pot hole :)[/quote] i'm hoping to be sitting on the floor before the first pot hole lol. It is 2mm steel, but as i say atleast i've got a template now. I'll get some thicker ones laser cut so they can do a better job

Post 395169 by JelT5 on 2011-07-16 04:38:58

[quote=p fandango;395167]i'm hoping to be sitting on the floor before the first pot hole lol. It is 2mm steel, but as i say atleast i've got a template now. I'll get some thicker ones laser cut so they can do a better job[/quote] Glad to hear that; 2mm is a little bit on the slim side lol

Post 395171 by p fandango on 2011-07-16 05:21:39

[quote=JelT5;395169]Glad to hear that; 2mm is a little bit on the slim side lol[/quote] your lucky, the only other sheet metal i've got is 1.5mm aluminium lol

Post 395173 by JelT5 on 2011-07-16 06:15:46

[quote=p fandango;395171]your lucky, the only other sheet metal i've got is 1.5mm aluminium lol[/quote] You could use turkey foil- that's very light mate lol Might not be strong enough though ;)

Post 395175 by Vikingxl on 2011-07-16 06:53:42

Or maybe a strip of goat leather?

Post 395177 by p fandango on 2011-07-16 08:02:23

[quote=JelT5;395173]You could use turkey foil- that's very light mate lol Might not be strong enough though ;)[/quote] might try making body panels out of it tho :B_thumb: lol

Post 395183 by JelT5 on 2011-07-16 09:08:28

[quote=p fandango;395177]might try making body panels out of it tho :B_thumb: lol[/quote] A llama skin bonnet to go with Rich's goat leather? :D

Post 395185 by p fandango on 2011-07-16 09:23:04

[quote=JelT5;395183]A llama skin bonnet to go with Rich's goat leather? :D[/quote] can't remember who it was but someone suggested a Perspex bonnet lol

Post 395191 by AndysR on 2011-07-16 10:00:03

I thought for a minute you might have got the car on the road with final preparations for Shakespeare county raceway next weekend... Then I opened the thead to realise we weren't in 2065 and that it was a small update about rear suspension top mounts... :(. Definately need to go thicker...

Post 395192 by p fandango on 2011-07-16 10:02:44

[quote=AndysR;395191]I thought for a minute you might have got the car on the road with final preparations for Shakespeare county raceway next weekend...[/quote] lol she won't be ready this weekend. Only got windscreen, 2 tyres & radiator plumbing till i think she's ready for the MOT (might be few little bits more)

Then I opened the thead to realise we weren't in 2065 and that it was a small update about rear suspension top mounts... :(. Definately need to go thicker...

Post 395193 by JelT5 on 2011-07-16 10:05:30

[quote=p fandango;395192]i had to keep the thread going :kiss: lol[/quote] tart ;)

Post 395196 by p fandango on 2011-07-16 10:08:09

[quote=JelT5;395193]tart ;)[/quote] your not the only one to call me that, & been called alot worse (by you actually lol)

Post 395200 by JelT5 on 2011-07-16 10:25:27

[quote=p fandango;395196]your not the only one to call me that, & been called alot worse (by you actually lol)[/quote] Yes, I've just called you something or other on my Failbook page lol :D I think I may possibly be slightly bored at the moment lol

Post 395662 by p fandango on 2011-07-17 17:56:00

just need the other coil & to redo the wiring yet again lol

Post 395670 by JT on 2011-07-17 18:13:22

getting there...........................lol

Post 395707 by p fandango on 2011-07-17 19:15:45

[quote=johnnytempest;395670]getting there...........................lol[/quote] so's Christmas lol

Post 395710 by si850r on 2011-07-17 19:18:13

[quote=p fandango;395662]just need the other coil & to redo the wiring yet again lol [/quote] i cant believe your wearing slippers.....surely there too heavy.....lol

Post 395711 by The Flying Moose on 2011-07-17 19:18:44

No wonder my shares in MSD keep rocketing... its seems you have purchased at least one of everything they make!!!

Post 395712 by The Flying Moose on 2011-07-17 19:19:52

[quote=si850r;395710]i cant believe your wearing slippers.....surely there too heavy.....lol[/quote] I would feel guilty driving that thing wearing clothes. :saythat:

Post 395714 by p fandango on 2011-07-17 19:21:06

[quote=si850r;395710]i cant believe your wearing slippers.....surely there too heavy.....lol[/quote] there my work slippers, don't give much protection but there nice & comfy lol

Post 395715 by p fandango on 2011-07-17 19:23:28

[quote=The Flying Moose;395711]No wonder my shares in MSD keep rocketing... its seems you have purchased at least one of everything they make!!![/quote] its quality stuff mate, bit disappointed they don't do the terminals for our dizzy cap tho or i'd make a full set of HT leads

Post 395716 by JelT5 on 2011-07-17 19:26:14

[quote=p fandango;395707]so's Christmas lol[/quote] Yes, but which Christmas? This year or ten years down the line ;)

Post 395720 by The Flying Moose on 2011-07-17 19:28:11

[quote=JelT5;395716]Yes, but which Christmas? This year or ten years down the line ;)[/quote] I think Haley's commet will arrive again at Avon sooner than BT does.

Post 395721 by p fandango on 2011-07-17 19:30:23

[quote=JelT5;395716]Yes, but which Christmas? This year or ten years down the line ;)[/quote] knowing my luck she'll be finished just in time for the snow lol

Post 395724 by p fandango on 2011-07-17 19:31:27

[quote=The Flying Moose;395720]I think Haley's commet will arrive again at Avon sooner than BT does.[/quote] she's getting closer to completion, then i think of something else & more gets stripped out again lol

Post 397427 by p fandango on 2011-07-22 22:00:15

the second Blaster coil is in the post, & ordered some of these :D lol one more week at work then got a week off to work on BT

Post 399518 by p fandango on 2011-07-29 18:24:23

pay day so been & bought some more goodies. Got front brake pads, bought a couple of front wheel hubs to drill out & convert to studs & nuts instead of the bolts. Treated myself to a impact socket set as i don't like the multi-star sockets, & a nut-splitter set. The second MSD also turned up this morning

Post 399519 by JT on 2011-07-29 18:26:42

busy weeked then! lol

Post 399523 by p fandango on 2011-07-29 18:31:01

[quote=johnnytempest;399519]busy weeked then! lol[/quote] i've got the whole week off mate, got to see what money i've got left & see what other bits i can get off the list lol

Post 399524 by JT on 2011-07-29 18:33:17

do u think............finish bt?? what r the chances?? lol

Post 399527 by Jamest5r on 2011-07-29 18:37:21

[quote=johnnytempest;399524]do u think............finish bt?? what r the chances?? lol[/quote] That's a question that's been asked a lot....."how long's a piece of string" :)

Post 399528 by p fandango on 2011-07-29 18:41:30

[quote=johnnytempest;399524]do u think............finish bt?? what r the chances?? lol[/quote] not this time, still need to get 2 tyres, windscreen & plumb the radiator in. Hoping to sort the tyres. Got 2 weeks booked off in Novemeber which i'm aiming to get most if not all done by, thats assuming i don't waste the money on other mods instead of stuff i need to do lol

Post 399529 by p fandango on 2011-07-29 18:42:01

[quote=jamest5r;399527]That's a question that's been asked a lot....."how long's a piece of string" :)[/quote] 2foot 6"

Post 399534 by Jamest5r on 2011-07-29 18:56:44

[quote=p fandango;399528]not this time, still need to get 2 tyres, windscreen & plumb the radiator in. Hoping to sort the tyres. [/U][/I][/B]Got 2 weeks booked off in Novemeber which i'm aiming to get most if not all done by, thats assuming i don't waste the money on other mods instead of stuff i need to do lol[/quote] You could do that in a morning and for less than you spent on your new impact set.......pull your bloody finger out man :) no more excuse's.

Post 399535 by JT on 2011-07-29 18:59:10

i'll have mine rebuilt before you have finished it! that will mean i have built 2 cars in less time than bt!! pmsl

Post 399537 by Jamest5r on 2011-07-29 19:12:23

[quote=johnnytempest;399535]i'll have mine rebuilt before you have finished it! that will mean i have built 2 cars in less time than bt!! pmsl[/quote] I put a £250 scrappy engine in mine last year just to rag the crap out of it all season on the drag-strip, i think he's got too attached to "Bonny" and is scared of petrol.

Post 399539 by JT on 2011-07-29 19:23:23

all that power! is he getting too old do you think? lol

Post 399546 by Tomcat on 2011-07-29 19:38:47

[quote=p fandango;397427]the second Blaster coil is in the post, & ordered some of these :D lol one more week at work then got a week off to work on BT[/quote] Is that what I think it is?.

Post 399547 by p fandango on 2011-07-29 19:41:41

[quote=jamest5r;399534]You could do that in a morning and for less than you spent on your new impact set.......pull your bloody finger out man :) no more excuse's.[/quote] i could probably bodge it together for less, but i'd only have to redo it again. Be patient lol

Post 399548 by p fandango on 2011-07-29 19:42:59

[quote=johnnytempest;399535]that will mean i have built 2 cars in less time than bt!! pmsl[/quote] 1.5, you can't class a wing & door change as a rebuild :B_thumb: lol

Post 399550 by p fandango on 2011-07-29 19:47:26

[quote=Tomcat;399546]Is that what I think it is?.[/quote] depends what you think it is really doesn't it? lmao

Post 399553 by Tomcat on 2011-07-29 19:49:55

Looks headlight shaped to me.

Post 399556 by p fandango on 2011-07-29 19:54:33

[quote=Tomcat;399553]Looks headlight shaped to me.[/quote] it is what you be thinking then sir, although i have heard the seller isn't the quickest despatcher going & is over a week since he said he'd get back to me with the price. Might have to chase him already lol

Post 399560 by AndysR on 2011-07-29 20:21:33

Slow progress then, have you managed to replace the missing wheel bolts on bonnie or was that the first sign of the anorexia starting on the S60??

Post 399562 by p fandango on 2011-07-29 20:27:00

[quote=AndysR;399560]have you managed to replace the missing wheel bolts on bonnie or was that the first sign of the anorexia starting on the S60??[/quote] you don't need 5 anyway, its just Volvo being over cautious lol.

Post 399578 by p fandango on 2011-07-29 21:25:30

Post 399581 by JT on 2011-07-29 21:41:39

nice! worth me getting an uprated "1" of those? lol

Post 399582 by p fandango on 2011-07-29 21:46:58

[quote=johnnytempest;399581]nice! worth me getting an uprated "1" of those? lol[/quote] thanks, only 1 lol. For £43 the MSD coils are meant to quite a bit more powerful LINK

Post 399583 by JT on 2011-07-29 21:49:48

i have run out of thanks thanks! lol

Post 399584 by p fandango on 2011-07-29 21:52:06

[quote=johnnytempest;399583]i have run out of thanks thanks! lol[/quote] no i understand, don't you worry about it. I'll bring your subframe down for you, & the wheels, but don't you worry about 1 little thanks. I can see your going to get on very well with Jerry (poor thing lol) edit = i'll even thank you again, just because i can & i want to. I hope you sleep well tonight, don't let the guilt keep you awake lol

Post 399585 by JT on 2011-07-29 21:54:43

i dont think the wheels will be ready? well its not like your rushing to get BT finished or anything like that. :)

Post 399587 by p fandango on 2011-07-29 21:58:06

[quote=johnnytempest;399585]well its not like your rushing to get BT finished or anything like that.[/quote] thats ok then lmao

Post 399664 by The Flying Moose on 2011-07-30 00:05:17

I take it the headlights will be present when you MOT the thing pedro... you may struggle otherwise ;) Get it done by October and meet us all at Avon. Stop wasting time and money on MSD rubbish to replace perfectly serviceable Volvo components! You can do all that once its running and roadworthy as and when finances allow.

Post 399731 by p fandango on 2011-07-30 06:43:58

[quote=The Flying Moose;399664]I take it the headlights will be present when you MOT the thing pedro... you may struggle otherwise ;)[/quote] from what i understand, if remove the rear lights you can get a "daylight mot" but yes the covers are just for strip

Get it done by October and meet us all at Avon. Stop wasting time and money on MSD rubbish to replace perfectly serviceable Volvo components! You can do all that once its running and roadworthy as and when finances allow.

Post 399739 by JelT5 on 2011-07-30 09:11:03

[quote=The Flying Moose;399664] the thing pedro... [/quote] Just about sums it all up ;)

Post 399751 by JT on 2011-07-30 10:05:23

you dont need brakes at Avon just use a civic!! lol

Post 399793 by p fandango on 2011-07-30 13:15:58

i've found the ride height i want lol took the suspension strut off while i work on the brakes, had to grind the caliper carrier bolts off as even the impact driver wouldn't shift them

Post 399799 by The Flying Moose on 2011-07-30 13:33:37

Im guessing you spent all of ten seconds attempting to remove the caliper carrier bolts whilst continually glaring back at the garage muttering "oh beauty, you may still be needed"... upon realising that the socket fit on the 15mm bolt you thought "no, I just cant handle this". Out came the grinder, you stroked it into life, chuckling at yourself and with a cheeky grin on your face you began the process of destroying yet another component.

Post 399836 by p fandango on 2011-07-30 16:03:06

[quote=The Flying Moose;399799]Im guessing you spent all of ten seconds attempting to remove the caliper carrier bolts whilst continually glaring back at the garage muttering "oh beauty, you may still be needed"... upon realising that the socket fit on the 15mm bolt you thought "no, I just cant handle this". Out came the grinder, you stroked it into life, chuckling at yourself and with a cheeky grin on your face you began the process of destroying yet another component.[/quote] 15seconds actually, then gave up & got the grinder out lol

Post 399839 by AndysR on 2011-07-30 16:12:52

and I bet the grinder roared into life without a second thought too!

Post 399845 by p fandango on 2011-07-30 16:25:56

[quote=AndysR;399839]and I bet the grinder roared into life without a second thought too![/quote] well i had to get the bolts out somehow. Did manage to get the tie-bar undone using the new impact sockets, so now its full Powerflex'd

Post 399848 by AndysR on 2011-07-30 16:27:17

[quote=p fandango;399845]well i had to get the bolts out somehow. Did manage to get the tie-bar undone using the new impact sockets, so now its full Powerflex'd [/quote] Did you do that before you cracked out the grinder then.... lol

Post 399853 by p fandango on 2011-07-30 16:33:19

[quote=AndysR;399848]Did you do that before you cracked out the grinder then.... lol[/quote] afterwards :P lol

Post 399855 by AndysR on 2011-07-30 16:34:31

[quote=p fandango;399853]afterwards :P lol[/quote] So you were confortable with just a brief fix from the use of the grinder then...

Post 400355 by p fandango on 2011-08-01 19:59:36

considering the tyre is 240/610/17 it fits very well, just need another Thor if anyones got one spare

Post 400375 by JT on 2011-08-01 20:33:37

[quote=p fandango;400355]considering the tyre is 240/610/17 it fits very well, just need another Thor if anyones got one spare [/quote] is your tyre size correct??? lol

Post 400379 by p fandango on 2011-08-01 20:38:33

[quote=johnnytempest;400375]is your tyre size correct??? lol[/quote] it is sir, the 610 is the radius of the tyre. I thought being a racer you'd of known that :wink:

Post 400381 by JT on 2011-08-01 20:39:54

i was gonna say! the profile looks more like 40mm not 610!!! lol

Post 400383 by p fandango on 2011-08-01 20:41:42

[quote=johnnytempest;400381]i was gonna say! the rim looks more like 40mm not 610!!! lol[/quote] bloody amateurs, i can see why you do all the standing round talking will Sam does the work now lol

Post 400384 by JT on 2011-08-01 20:42:38

yea yea lol

Post 400389 by JT on 2011-08-01 20:49:15

so is that the total work result during your week off? lol

Post 400391 by p fandango on 2011-08-01 20:52:53

[quote=johnnytempest;400381]i was gonna say! the profile looks more like 40mm not 610!!! lol[/quote] normal sidewall profile (ie the second number in the tyre size) is the percentage of the width. So 225/50/16 is 225mm wide, the side wall is 50% of the 225 with a 16" hole in the middle. Anything else you want to know? lol

Post 400392 by AndysR on 2011-08-01 20:54:42

Tyre looks strangely impressive.... :)

Post 400393 by p fandango on 2011-08-01 20:54:43

[quote=johnnytempest;400389]so is that the total work result during your week off? lol[/quote] hang on its Monday, the weeks not even began yet jez lol. Did get more done but i'm not telling you now :P lol

Post 400394 by JT on 2011-08-01 20:54:45

oooooo listen to him!!! lol

Post 400397 by AndysR on 2011-08-01 21:01:30

Im getting out of here before I get hit by one of your two's handbags!.....

Post 400399 by p fandango on 2011-08-01 21:03:03

[quote=AndysR;400397]Im getting out of here before I get hit by one of your two's handbags!.....[/quote] he started it lol

Post 400400 by JT on 2011-08-01 21:05:11

oh no i didnt!! lol

Post 400411 by p fandango on 2011-08-01 21:19:37

[quote=johnnytempest;400400]oh no i didnt!! lol[/quote] i think i'm going to rename you "Jerry the 2nd" lol

Post 400414 by AndysR on 2011-08-01 21:20:20

I think you both need a clout round the ear! lol

Post 400422 by si850r on 2011-08-01 21:40:36

http://ts2.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1016833716697&id=39d8a7a538bb728aeb1776aaf876347d&url=http%3a%2f%2fwwwdelivery.superstock.com%2fWI%2f223%2f1796%2fPreviewComp%2fSuperStock_1796R-6984.jpg

Post 400441 by JelT5 on 2011-08-01 22:37:09

[quote=p fandango;400411]i think i'm going to rename you "Jerry the 2nd" lol[/quote] There's no need to drag me into this, it's between yours and JT's handbags at the moment ;)

Post 400442 by p fandango on 2011-08-01 22:39:09

[quote=JelT5;400441]There's no need to drag me into this, it's between yours and JT's handbags at the moment ;)[/quote] he's obviously been taking lessons from you, & i don't mean on the Guitar either lol

Post 400473 by AndysR on 2011-08-01 23:44:39

[quote=p fandango;400442]he's obviously been taking lessons from you, & i don't mean on the Guitar either lol[/quote] Are you worried you've found your match then P?

Post 400477 by p fandango on 2011-08-01 23:49:35

[quote=AndysR;400473]Are you worried you've found your match then P?[/quote] them 2 are no problem lol

Post 400480 by The Flying Moose on 2011-08-01 23:53:33

Why is it that everytime I look and see there is a new post in this thread do I find myself shocked that its actually nothing of the sort... just another barrage of abuse from Pedro to Jerry and now you could even call it a threesome!

Post 400495 by AndysR on 2011-08-02 00:26:56

[quote=The Flying Moose;400480]Why is it that everytime I look and see there is a new post in this thread do I find myself shocked that its actually nothing of the sort... just another barrage of abuse from Pedro to Jerry and now you could even call it a threesome![/quote] Guess you could say it is some what of an anticlimax after all this time.... lol

Post 400508 by The Flying Moose on 2011-08-02 01:19:50

[quote=AndysR;400495]Guess you could say it is some what of an anticlimax after all this time.... lol[/quote] Im not sure... Pedro and Jerry may find that behaviour of this very sort actually leads to some sort of climax :cuckoo:

Post 400512 by JelT5 on 2011-08-02 05:18:27

[quote=The Flying Moose;400508]Im not sure... Pedro and Jerry may find that behaviour of this very sort actually leads to some sort of climax :cuckoo:[/quote] Yeuch! What a horrible thought :sick: You're a sick man Emlyn ;)

Post 400559 by The Flying Moose on 2011-08-02 12:03:55

[quote=JelT5;400512]Yeuch! What a horrible thought :sick: You're a sick man Emlyn ;)[/quote] Well if there is one thing I have learnt I wouldnt put anything past you pair!!!

Post 400563 by JelT5 on 2011-08-02 12:46:24

[quote=The Flying Moose;400559]Well if there is one thing I have learnt I wouldnt put anything past you pair!!![/quote] He's just not my type mate lol Anyway, I've told him I'm never going to wear the llama suit again!!! ;) [ATTACH]11301[/ATTACH] [SIZE="1"]Image by viking productions[/SIZE]

Post 400566 by p fandango on 2011-08-02 13:22:39

she now has 4 new tyres, 225/50/16's just got to get to swopped over from the Columba's onto the other Perfo's i'm getting the weekend had to try the slick on, needs lowering lol

Post 400612 by JT on 2011-08-02 18:06:32

on a polite note, would you be interested in my old springs? 40mm drop at the rear, not sure about the fronts as they are coilovers.

Post 400618 by p fandango on 2011-08-02 18:26:40

[quote=johnnytempest;400612]would you be interested in my old springs? 40mm drop at the rear, not sure about the fronts as they are coilovers.[/quote] i certainly would, how much do you want for them?

Post 400625 by JT on 2011-08-02 18:47:19

we'll see if they fit first shall we? lol i'll add them to my list of things to put in the van for saturday

Post 400659 by p fandango on 2011-08-02 20:02:35

[quote=johnnytempest;400625]we'll see if they fit first shall we? lol i'll add them to my list of things to put in the van for saturday[/quote] nah it'll be alright, sure i can grind something down to make them fit lol must thank Emelyn for popping in. Nice to see him again & bought me some nice pressies for me to experiment with, plus if he wasn't about i wouldn't of bothered to wire the ignition in & fire BT up [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQcy3ZK8rt4[/ame] need to plumb in an idle control & think she's only running on 4cylinders

Post 400664 by JT on 2011-08-02 20:06:58

excellent!!

Post 400668 by LiamT4 on 2011-08-02 20:09:08

Why's it not starting???? It would help if it could get some air! LOL numpty!

Post 400670 by p fandango on 2011-08-02 20:10:05

[quote=LiamT4;400668]LOL numpty![/quote] what a bloody stupid idea in the first place lol

Post 400704 by Jamest5r on 2011-08-02 20:55:26

It a fcuking live :) sounds like your only on 4 cylinder's and judging by the black smoke that's the unburnt fuel from the duff one, change the plugs and see. Now pull your finger out and get it finished or we will send Emyln in his short's around everyday :)

Post 400706 by AndysR on 2011-08-02 21:02:07

[quote=jamest5r;400704]It a fcuking live :) sounds like your only on 4 cylinder's and judging by the black smoke that's the unburnt fuel from the duff one, change the plugs and see. Now pull your finger out and get it finished or we will send Emyln in his short's around everyday :)[/quote] I'm not convinced that would bother him..... :P Pedro, that's some good sound control. Who's car did you film to pretend it was BT that was running? Or maybe it was BT that was running and this is the early running stages after the T4 conversion..... :hidesbehi

Post 400707 by p fandango on 2011-08-02 21:02:38

[quote=jamest5r;400704]It a fcuking live :) sounds like your only on 4 cylinder's and judging by the black smoke that's the unburnt fuel from the duff one, change the plugs and see.[/quote] yeh going to get new plugs, dizzy & rotor arm (shame MSD don't do them lol). Having no air bypass for idle i don't think is helping with the over fuelling. The video doesn't do the exhaust sound when the valve is open justice tho :firedevil

Now pull your finger out and get it finished or we will send Emyln in his short's around everyday :)

Post 400712 by AndysR on 2011-08-02 21:05:58

[quote=p fandango;400707]yeh going to get new plugs, dizzy & rotor arm (shame MSD don't do them lol). Having no air bypass for idle i don't think is helping with the over fuelling. The video doesn't do the exhaust sound when the valve is open justice tho :firedevil she was running before, but i'd ran out of fuel lol. She's getting there :wink:[/quote] You know you can renew these items WITHOUT the use of a grinder... Yes?

Post 400714 by p fandango on 2011-08-02 21:07:36

[quote=AndysR;400712]You know you can renew these items WITHOUT the use of a grinder... Yes?[/quote] but where would the fun be in that?

Post 400716 by AndysR on 2011-08-02 21:14:13

[quote=p fandango;400714] but where would the fun be in that?[/quote] Well erm....... I was mearly pointing out there were other ways of going about it.. If you fancy giving it a shot I am always interested to learn new things and a 2 cylinder Volvo 850 could very well be a world first...lol

Post 400718 by p fandango on 2011-08-02 21:20:49

[quote=AndysR;400716]a 2 cylinder Volvo 850 could very well be a world first...lol[/quote] but imagine how light it would be lol

Post 400719 by M-R-P on 2011-08-02 21:24:34

Sounds good, probably would sound better with pot 3 running but it's all coming together nicely. :)

Post 400731 by AndysR on 2011-08-02 21:42:18

[quote=p fandango;400718]but imagine how light it would be lol[/quote] Vivid! That's your imagination sumed up in one polite word.... lol

Post 400732 by p fandango on 2011-08-02 21:49:58

[quote=martinrpeachey;400719]Sounds good, probably would sound better with pot 3 running but it's all coming together nicely. :)[/quote] i might just wire up the second coil, that'll get it firing then lol

Post 400733 by p fandango on 2011-08-02 21:51:21

[quote=AndysR;400731]Vivid! That's your imagination sumed up in one polite word.... lol[/quote] i'm afraid you don't know the half of it, time will tell tho :wink:

Post 400814 by The Flying Moose on 2011-08-02 23:27:19

[quote=jamest5r;400704]It a fcuking live :) sounds like your only on 4 cylinder's and judging by the black smoke that's the unburnt fuel from the duff one, change the plugs and see. Now pull your finger out and get it finished or we will send Emyln in his short's around everyday :)[/quote] Haha, your such a joker are you not! The funny thing is I dont normally wear shorts but it was just too hot to wear trousers in an un air-conditioned car. Clocked a good 350 miles today and I would say after that distance I can confirm the car is running as it should.

Post 400816 by AndysR on 2011-08-02 23:30:56

[quote=The Flying Moose;400814]Haha, your such a joker are you not! The funny thing is I dont normally wear shorts but it was just too hot to wear trousers in an un air-conditioned car. Clocked a good 350 miles today and I would say after that distance I can confirm the car is running as it should.[/quote] and I'd say you live in your car... lol

Post 400839 by The Flying Moose on 2011-08-03 00:43:53

[quote=AndysR;400816]and I'd say you live in your car... lol[/quote] Really? Is that the image that comes accross? I assure you I dont tow a caravan! I do seem to spend many hours a week on the road albeit between a truck and the car.

Post 401039 by AndysR on 2011-08-03 21:01:50

[quote=The Flying Moose;400839]Really? Is that the image that comes accross? I assure you I dont tow a caravan! I do seem to spend many hours a week on the road albeit between a truck and the car.[/quote] Who needs a caravan when you've got a Volvo estate :)

Post 401078 by p fandango on 2011-08-03 21:39:58

some of the silicone pipes i ordered for the expansion bottle arrived this morning. Unfortunately the one that didn't turn up was most important, so i robbed the same joint from my PCV system till it arrives lol

Post 401113 by Jamest5r on 2011-08-03 22:22:29

[quote=p fandango;401078]some of the silicone pipes i ordered for the expansion bottle arrived this morning. Unfortunately the one that didn't turn up was most important, so i robbed the same joint from my PCV system till it arrives lol [/quote] Bloody hell your as bad as Wobbly and a woman for shopping lol. On another note looking at the top of your block and the leads did you leave the bonnent off all winter???

Post 401119 by p fandango on 2011-08-03 22:28:28

[quote=jamest5r;401113]Bloody hell your as bad as Wobbly and a woman for shopping lol.[/quote] got the radiator to plumb in next, thats going to be fun lol

On another note looking at the top of your block and the leads did you leave the bonnent off all winter???

Post 401201 by p fandango on 2011-08-04 10:48:32

more presents this morning :redface:

Post 401209 by M-R-P on 2011-08-04 11:06:14

[quote=p fandango;401201]more presents this morning :redface: [/quote] Looking good, but you should pick that ratchet up before it goes rusty! :)

Post 401211 by p fandango on 2011-08-04 11:10:25

[quote=martinrpeachey;401209]Looking good, but you should pick that ratchet up before it goes rusty! :)[/quote] its in the conservatory now thanks, i did forget to pick it up & had locked the garage lol. Got all the spark plugs & dizzy but i'm not venturing out in this weather now, £50 no wonder i don't service my cars lol

Post 401212 by M-R-P on 2011-08-04 11:12:30

[quote=p fandango;401211]its in the conservatory now thanks, i did forget to pick it up & had locked the garage lol. Got all the spark plugs & dizzy but i'm not venturing out in this weather now, £50 no wonder i don't service my cars lol[/quote] Don't blame you, there's a fine line between wanting to get it done and not wanting to catch flu in the process. :)

Post 401213 by p fandango on 2011-08-04 11:15:34

[quote=martinrpeachey;401212]Don't blame you, there's a fine line between wanting to get it done and not wanting to catch flu in the process. :)[/quote] i'm just wondering if its to early to attack the Stella's as i couldn't do anything on the cars lol

Post 401216 by M-R-P on 2011-08-04 11:26:50

[quote=p fandango;401213]i'm just wondering if its to early to attack the Stella's as i couldn't do anything on the cars lol[/quote] I would :) but then, you might need to be sober if the weather picks up! don't wanna work on B.T. while p1ssed, you could do more harm than good!

Post 401218 by p fandango on 2011-08-04 11:37:23

[quote=martinrpeachey;401216]I would :) but then, you might need to be sober if the weather picks up! don't wanna work on B.T. while p1ssed, you could do more harm than good![/quote] i think the rains here for the day, i think all the damage has been done to BT already lol. Got to get packed for the weekend so haven't got time to do anymore anyway now

Post 401228 by JelT5 on 2011-08-04 12:04:21

[quote=p fandango;401218]i think the rains here for the day, i think all the damage has been done to BT already lol. Got to get packed for the weekend so haven't got time to do anymore anyway now[/quote] Like the headlight covers, BT is starting to look almost finished! I'm packed mate- just think yourself lucky you don't have to get up at 2am to drive 300 odd miles and get on a stinky, manky old ferry lol See you and the other reprobates tomorrow :)

Post 401235 by Niles on 2011-08-04 12:14:53

Reprobates? REPROBATES?!!!! Ok, fair enough. Sussed. :insane:

Post 401246 by p fandango on 2011-08-04 12:53:02

[quote=JelT5;401228]Like the headlight covers, BT is starting to look almost finished![/quote] there fibreglass blanks that fit into spare headlamp carcasses instead of the glass. Just need to get Perspex to finish the windows then the bodywork is done i think [quote]I'm packed mate- just think yourself lucky you don't have to get up at 2am to drive 300 odd miles and get on a stinky, manky old ferry lol See you and the other reprobates tomorrow :)[/quote] haven't even thought that far ahead, i'll be up about 5am so start packing then (going to be fun getting the subframe out at that time of the morning lol) managed to get out between showers & fit the plugs, cap & arm, & she's running perfect again. Still a bit of smoke but might just need a thrash

Post 401248 by p fandango on 2011-08-04 12:55:42

[quote=JelT5;401228]Like the headlight covers, BT is starting to look almost finished![/quote] there fibreglass blanks that fit into spare headlamp carcasses instead of the glass. Just need to get Perspex to finish the windows then the bodywork is done i think [quote]haven't even thought that far ahead, i'll be up about 5am so start packing then (going to be fun getting the subframe out at that time of the morning lol) managed to get out between showers & fit the plugs, cap & arm, & she's running perfect again. Still a bit of smoke but might just need a thrash[/quote]

Post 401249 by M-R-P on 2011-08-04 13:00:11

[quote=p fandango;401246] managed to get out between showers & fit the plugs, cap & arm, & she's running perfect again. Still a bit of smoke but might just need a thrash[/quote] video please ;)

Post 401258 by p fandango on 2011-08-04 13:32:30

[quote=martinrpeachey;401249]video please ;)[/quote] here you go sir [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvG_oyvNkC4[/ame]

Post 401262 by Porcine_Aviator on 2011-08-04 13:40:35

[quote=p fandango;401246] Still a bit of smoke but might just need a thrash[/quote] When you say thrash, you're not thinking of one Basil Fawlty are you? :shockedbi

Post 401267 by JelT5 on 2011-08-04 13:59:56

[quote=Niles;401235]Reprobates? REPROBATES?!!!! Ok, fair enough. Sussed. :insane:[/quote] I wondered if anyone would spot that Niles pmsl ;)

Post 401269 by M-R-P on 2011-08-04 14:03:35

[quote=p fandango;401258]here you go sir http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvG_oyvNkC4[/quote] Is it just me or did it look like the smoke was coming from the back then the exhaust note changed and then the smoke started coming from the side? You got some sort of dual exit system thingy going on there Pedro? :) That said, sounds chunky and spins-up fast. Give her a shot of redex and a good thrashing and the smoke will probably go away. Top marks Pedro.

Post 401276 by p fandango on 2011-08-04 14:19:34

[quote=Porcine_Aviator;401262]When you say thrash, you're not thinking of one Basil Fawlty are you? :shockedbi[/quote] if it'll clear the smog then i'll try it lol

Post 401277 by p fandango on 2011-08-04 14:20:06

[quote=JelT5;401267]I wondered if anyone would spot that Niles pmsl ;)[/quote] i saw it, i'm just ignoring you lol

Post 401278 by p fandango on 2011-08-04 14:27:47

[quote=martinrpeachey;401269]Is it just me or did it look like the smoke was coming from the back then the exhaust note changed and then the smoke started coming from the side? You got some sort of dual exit system thingy going on there Pedro? :) That said, sounds chunky and spins-up fast. Give her a shot of redex and a good thrashing and the smoke will probably go away. Top marks Pedro.[/quote] no its not your imagination, i've got an exhaust bypass valve (which i just have to play with lol). Thanks for the comments, for some reason i've got no thanks left [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nf301F9S84[/ame]

Post 401281 by JelT5 on 2011-08-04 14:35:27

[quote=p fandango;401277]i saw it, i'm just ignoring you lol[/quote] Good man ;)

Post 401282 by M-R-P on 2011-08-04 14:46:47

[quote=p fandango;401278]no its not your imagination, i've got an exhaust bypass valve (which i just have to play with lol). Thanks for the comments, for some reason i've got no thanks left http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nf301F9S84[/quote] OOOOOHH, (I think I just made a mess in my pants! :) ) That sounds effin superb, the camera under the car brings - out the turbo whine too. Side exit - Hmmmm - naughty! (I ran out of thanks yesterday, thought it was a glitch)

Post 401299 by Porcine_Aviator on 2011-08-04 15:27:38

[quote=p fandango;401276]if it'll clear the smog then i'll try it lol[/quote] Nope it will just cause you to branch out in the wrong direction. So leave it alone, and don't go all twiggy on it. :) Right back to work. We had Sky broadband and TV installed yesterday, now everything is taking an age to down or upload. And the say we can watch TV and films online LOL PMSL ROFL some bloody hope. It's slow slow -- slow -slow-slow --slow

Post 401316 by p fandango on 2011-08-04 17:15:16

[quote=martinrpeachey;401282]OOOOOHH, (I think I just made a mess in my pants! :) ) That sounds effin superb, the camera under the car brings - out the turbo whine too. Side exit - Hmmmm - naughty! (I ran out of thanks yesterday, thought it was a glitch)[/quote] & the camera sound quality really doesn't do it justice, i'm thinking of more silencering on the rear section because it can be as restrictive as it wants past the valve

Post 401317 by p fandango on 2011-08-04 17:16:36

[quote=Porcine_Aviator;401299]Nope it will just cause you to branch out in the wrong direction. So leave it alone, and don't go all twiggy on it. :)[/quote] might be fun tho lol

Post 401326 by si850r on 2011-08-04 17:41:53

[quote=p fandango;401213]i'm just wondering if its to early to attack the Stella's as i couldn't do anything on the cars lol[/quote] never to early for the amber nectar mate...:partysmil

Post 401328 by M-R-P on 2011-08-04 17:49:32

[quote=p fandango;401316]& the camera sound quality really doesn't do it justice, i'm thinking of more silencering on the rear section because it can be as restrictive as it wants past the valve[/quote] I installed 5.1 surround in my office at work - believe me, it sounds spot-on!:) Rear exit does sound as if it's making the valve rattle a bit. Side sounds luurvely tho!

Post 401359 by AndysR on 2011-08-04 19:25:15

Headlight blanks look good and the car sounds like it's running loads better. Smoke looks like it could just be a little bit of excess fuel. As it was running with a misfire yesterday it will probably clear once you start using it again.

Post 401368 by p fandango on 2011-08-04 19:36:56

[quote=martinrpeachey;401328]I installed 5.1 surround in my office at work - believe me, it sounds spot-on!:) Rear exit does sound as if it's making the valve rattle a bit. Side sounds luurvely tho![/quote] you've got surround sound in your office lol

Post 401370 by AndysR on 2011-08-04 19:37:42

[quote=p fandango;401368]you've got surround sound in your office lol[/quote] Nice one!

Post 401372 by p fandango on 2011-08-04 19:38:10

[quote=AndysR;401359]Headlight blanks look good and the car sounds like it's running loads better. Smoke looks like it could just be a little bit of excess fuel. As it was running with a misfire yesterday it will probably clear once you start using it again.[/quote] yeh not really concerned about the smoke yet, she was cold, excess fuel & an ecu that doesn't know what half the engine's doing lol

Post 401374 by AndysR on 2011-08-04 19:38:45

[quote=p fandango;401372]yeh not really concerned about the smoke yet, she was cold, excess fuel & an ecu that doesn't know what half the engine's doing lol[/quote] Still give it a rev to make sure though ehhh ;)

Post 401378 by p fandango on 2011-08-04 19:41:17

[quote=AndysR;401374]Still give it a rev to make sure though ehhh ;)[/quote] next job is wiring the launch control, that'll clear the cobwebs out lol when i was changing my plugs this afternoon my neighbour came out & said "have you put an exhaust on that bloody thing yet", didn't look impressed when i told him it's always had one on lol

Post 401381 by AndysR on 2011-08-04 19:46:59

[quote=p fandango;401378]next job is wiring the launch control, that'll clear the cobwebs out lol when i was changing my plugs this afternoon my neighbour came out & said "have you put an exhaust on that bloody thing yet", didn't look impressed when i told him it's always had one on lol[/quote] I guess that will clear the cobwebs... lol at your neighbour, he definately won't be impressed when you start taking it out early for meets and 1/4 mile events....

Post 401384 by p fandango on 2011-08-04 19:52:27

[quote=AndysR;401381]lol at your neighbour, he definately won't be impressed when you start taking it out early for meets and 1/4 mile events....[/quote] once everythings sorted i'll probably get either a bigger silencer or another fitted on the rear section, get it really quiet for my sanity as well as the neighbours lol

Post 401388 by AndysR on 2011-08-04 19:55:38

[quote=p fandango;401384]once everythings sorted i'll probably get either a bigger silencer or another fitted on the rear section, get it really quiet for my sanity as well as the neighbours lol[/quote] Weak... They've had it easy for the last 75 years since it was last on the road ;)

Post 401389 by p fandango on 2011-08-04 19:59:16

[quote=AndysR;401388]Weak... They've had it easy for the last 75 years since it was last on the road ;)[/quote] its more of a surprise as well when you do open the bypass valve then ;)

Post 401395 by The Flying Moose on 2011-08-04 20:22:42

Come on pedro? I think the next job is actually plumbing the radiator and coolant system in. You cant keep running her with no coolant!!!

Post 401400 by p fandango on 2011-08-04 20:32:37

[quote=The Flying Moose;401395]Come on pedro? I think the next job is actually plumbing the radiator and coolant system in. You cant keep running her with no coolant!!![/quote] oh yeh, forgot about that lol

Post 401405 by M-R-P on 2011-08-04 20:48:41

[quote=p fandango;401400]oh yeh, forgot about that lol[/quote] pmsl! :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Post 401415 by Jamest5r on 2011-08-04 21:35:09

[quote=The Flying Moose;401395]Come on pedro? I think the next job is actually plumbing the radiator and coolant system in. You cant keep running her with no coolant!!![/quote] I agree, but he's going to spend a week thinking about it, then another week shopping for pipes and clips for it, then a week later they will arrive, then a week taking pics of them and posting, so i reckon a couple of month's in Fandango time for that job :)

Post 401417 by p fandango on 2011-08-04 21:39:24

[quote=jamest5r;401415]I agree, but he's going to spend a week thinking about it, then another week shopping for pipes and clips for it, then a week later they will arrive, then a week taking pics of them and posting, so i reckon a couple of month's in Fandango time for that job :)[/quote] quite possibly, launch control it is then lol

Post 401468 by AndysR on 2011-08-04 23:10:43

[quote=jamest5r;401415]I agree, but he's going to spend a week thinking about it, then another week shopping for pipes and clips for it, then a week later they will arrive, then a week taking pics of them and posting, so i reckon a couple of month's in Fandango time for that job :)[/quote] Really!.... You think it could be as quick as that?

Post 401477 by Jamest5r on 2011-08-04 23:31:06

[quote=AndysR;401468]Really!.... You think it could be as quick as that?[/quote] No, i was just being kind :)

Post 401479 by AndysR on 2011-08-04 23:33:16

[quote=jamest5r;401477]No, i was just being kind :)[/quote] That's nice... lol

Post 402631 by p fandango on 2011-08-09 21:03:53

Houston, we have launch control lol. We also had visitors so couldn't test it at a decent rpm

Post 402632 by LiamT4 on 2011-08-09 21:05:08

Hows the engine running now?

Post 402635 by p fandango on 2011-08-09 21:07:36

[quote=LiamT4;402632]Hows the engine running now?[/quote] still running well & on all 5 cylinders, but still smokey. I haven't wired the throttle position sensor up yet so the ECU thinks the throttle is on 100% which i think might be the reason it overfuelling, injectors are at 50% on idle

Post 402637 by LiamT4 on 2011-08-09 21:09:44

50% at idle! lol I'll have to pop round soon to have a look.

Post 402638 by p fandango on 2011-08-09 21:11:40

[quote=LiamT4;402637]50% at idle! lol I'll have to pop round soon to have a look.[/quote] always welcome mate, Johnny's popping in Sunday morning

Post 402639 by JT on 2011-08-09 21:11:57

coming along nicely!!

Post 402647 by LiamT4 on 2011-08-09 21:28:14

[quote=p fandango;402638]always welcome mate, Johnny's popping in Sunday morning[/quote] Hopefully will be able to come along aswell.

Post 402652 by M-R-P on 2011-08-09 21:33:48

[quote=p fandango;402631]Houston, we have launch control lol. We also had visitors so couldn't test it at a decent rpm [/quote] Pedro, that thing is gonna be mental! Can I have a go? lol :lol:

Post 402656 by p fandango on 2011-08-09 21:41:51

[quote=martinrpeachey;402652]Pedro, that thing is gonna be mental! Can I have a go? lol :lol:[/quote] not sure about driving but theirs always the passenger seat free :wink:

Post 402657 by M-R-P on 2011-08-09 21:45:27

Nice :) any idea how much BT weighs? and when is the dyno booked for? ;)

Post 402658 by LiamT4 on 2011-08-09 21:46:45

[quote=martinrpeachey;402652]Pedro, that thing is gonna be mental! Can I have a go? lol :lol:[/quote] Depends if you'll still be around when its finished. Scientists are still undecided if it will ever get finished and still noone has yet dicovered when it was actually started. Some believe that it was aliens that came to earth eons ago that started it:wink:

Post 402661 by M-R-P on 2011-08-09 21:48:45

[quote=LiamT4;402658]Depends if you'll still be around when its finished. Scientists are still undecided if it will ever get finished and still noone has yet dicovered when it was actually started. Some believe that it was aliens that came to earth eons ago that started it:wink:[/quote] Ha, nice referral to another thread Liam. and yet well placed from what I've seen! :)

Post 402662 by p fandango on 2011-08-09 21:48:55

[quote=martinrpeachey;402657]Nice :) any idea how much BT weighs? and when is the dyno booked for? ;)[/quote] as a rough estimate i reckon between 1150-1200kg, once she's back on the road i'm going to take her to a weighbridge to get an accurate figure. She won't be on a dyno till i get a turbo-tuner, & even tho i keep promising i can't see that being for a while yet lol

Post 402665 by p fandango on 2011-08-09 21:52:00

[quote=LiamT4;402658]Depends if you'll still be around when its finished.[/quote] i don't think she'll ever be officially finished, already got some big plans that'll mean her off the road for some more time. But at the minute the main objective is to get her back on the road & get some times out of her

Post 402666 by M-R-P on 2011-08-09 21:53:05

Well, keep the thread going, 1358 posts so far, gotta be some sort of record. Speilberg would probably be doing a film "birth of BT" or somthing but he's 65 now so you better get a wiggle - on Pedro cos you only got about 20 years or so! LOL :)

Post 402668 by LiamT4 on 2011-08-09 21:54:45

[quote=martinrpeachey;402661]Ha, nice referral to another thread Liam. and yet well placed from what I've seen! :)[/quote] Have to have a laugh, don't we. It has been a few years now, before i joined anyway.

Post 402669 by T5frankie on 2011-08-09 21:54:58

[quote=martinrpeachey;402652]Pedro, that thing is gonna be mental! Can I have a go? lol :lol:[/quote] you do know it's only an ornamant these days?

Post 402672 by p fandango on 2011-08-09 21:57:47

[quote=t5frankie;402669]you do know it's only an ornamant these days?[/quote] just waiting for you to try & catch up with her original 1/4mile time first Frankie ;)

Post 402674 by T5frankie on 2011-08-09 21:59:53

[quote=p fandango;402672]just waiting for you to try & catch up with her original 1/4mile time first Frankie ;)[/quote] whats that 1/10th? with a better engine going in who knows eh? as soon as it's mapped to all the new bits it has on it should fly

Post 402678 by p fandango on 2011-08-09 22:06:25

[quote=t5frankie;402674]whats that 1/10th? with a better engine going in who knows eh? as soon as it's mapped to all the new bits it has on it should fly[/quote] we shall have to wait & see, tbh i didn't realise your time was as close as it is (only 0.1ish behind)

Post 402683 by M-R-P on 2011-08-09 22:15:27

[quote=t5frankie;402669]you do know it's only an ornamant these days?[/quote] Aaah, there's nothing on my mum's mantle that looks like that or sounds that good tho, (well maybe the bigmouth billy bass) :)

Post 402985 by p fandango on 2011-08-11 16:20:42

quick video of the launch control, didn't want to rev it too high because of the nighbours but think you can see how it works (limits the rpm while clutch is pressed). Should of tried it with the exhaust valve open lol [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtieLW90v-0[/ame]

Post 402986 by M-R-P on 2011-08-11 16:27:07

Nice Pedro, very nice. :beer:

Post 402988 by p fandango on 2011-08-11 16:31:01

[quote=martinrpeachey;402986]Nice Pedro, very nice. :beer:[/quote] bet it sounds good thru your 5.1 again lol

Post 402989 by M-R-P on 2011-08-11 16:32:53

[quote=p fandango;402988]bet it sounds good thru your 5.1 again lol[/quote] Bet your bottom it does, Turned the sub up especially! :)

Post 402995 by Porcine_Aviator on 2011-08-11 16:51:13

Not long to go now then Pedro. Next year? The year after?:rotfl::hidesbehi

Post 402998 by p fandango on 2011-08-11 16:53:02

[quote=Porcine_Aviator;402995]Not long to go now then Pedro. Next year? The year after?:rotfl::hidesbehi[/quote] still aiming for 2015 lol

Post 403015 by JT on 2011-08-11 18:33:31

OMG!! lol

Post 403016 by Vikingxl on 2011-08-11 18:45:46

2015 is the next year of the goat so my money is on then!

Post 403017 by M-R-P on 2011-08-11 18:49:45

They'll probably ban petrol by then, BT will be running on a mixture of washing-up liquid and moonshine! :)

Post 403027 by p fandango on 2011-08-11 19:43:04

[quote=johnnytempest;403015]OMG!! lol[/quote] is that OMG good, or OMG bad lmao. & that camera mount works brilliantly thank you sir

Post 403028 by p fandango on 2011-08-11 19:43:54

[quote=martinrpeachey;403017]They'll probably ban petrol by then, BT will be running on a mixture of washing-up liquid and moonshine! :)[/quote] what octane rating's the moonshine? lol (or washing up liquid for that matter lol)

Post 403040 by AndysR on 2011-08-11 20:05:17

Neat piece of kit there, do you think they will have developed it for use on the hydrogen cars by the time yours is on the road again Pedro?

Post 403042 by JT on 2011-08-11 20:07:13

[quote=p fandango;403027]is that OMG good, or OMG bad lmao. & that camera mount works brilliantly thank you sir[/quote] OMG good! she's so close ...........but, SOOOOOOO far ! lol as for the camera mount, a pleasure, for all your help!

Post 403043 by p fandango on 2011-08-11 20:07:28

[quote=AndysR;403040]Neat piece of kit there, do you think they will have developed it for use on the hydrogen cars by the time yours is on the road again Pedro?[/quote] i made the system myself so it'll be easy to tweak lol

Post 403044 by AndysR on 2011-08-11 20:08:48

[quote=p fandango;403043]i made the system myself so it'll be easy to tweak lol[/quote] Ah but.... will you be able to adapt it in 20 years time when you've forgotten what a car is.. until your reminded by the garden ornament.. aka BT.

Post 403045 by p fandango on 2011-08-11 20:10:04

[quote=johnnytempest;403042]OMG good! she's so close ...........but, SOOOOOOO far ! lol[/quote] only a few things left, their just quite important major things lol. I want to try it with the exhaust valve open now lol

as for the camera mount, a pleasure, for all your help!

Post 403046 by JT on 2011-08-11 20:16:19

[quote=p fandango;403045]only a few things left, their just quite important major things lol. I want to try it with the exhaust valve open now lol thats whats the forums about sir. The camera mount was stuck on the perspex window so very surprised there was no shaking[/quote] oh cool, I wasnt convinced it would stick to perspex!

Post 403063 by t5 pete on 2011-08-11 20:52:46

[quote=p fandango;402985] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtieLW90v-0[/quote] Well done pedro im also glad your keeping the volvo image with the slippers on i just hope you were wearing your flat cap and smoking a pipe lol

Post 403067 by p fandango on 2011-08-11 20:56:06

[quote=t5 pete;403063]Well done pedro im also glad your keeping the volvo image with the slippers on i just hope you were wearing your flat cap and smoking a pipe lol[/quote] i don't smoke :wink: lol

Post 403076 by Jamest5r on 2011-08-11 21:11:52

[quote=t5 pete;403063]Well done pedro im also glad your keeping the volvo image with the slippers on i just hope you were wearing your flat cap and smoking a pipe lol[/quote] PMSL, those slippers turn up in many a photo, stops him disturbing the goat's grazing :)

Post 403078 by JT on 2011-08-11 21:17:57

yea the velcro on his trainers scares them off!! lol

Post 403083 by t5 pete on 2011-08-11 21:34:51

[quote=p fandango;403067]i don't smoke :wink: lol[/quote] well you could get one of them that blows bubbles out lol

Post 403091 by LiamT4 on 2011-08-11 21:57:32

Getting there! When i come round would there be a way to test my apexi out, so i know for sure that its working, so i can sell it.

Post 403094 by p fandango on 2011-08-11 22:16:24

[quote=LiamT4;403091]Getting there! When i come round would there be a way to test my apexi out, so i know for sure that its working, so i can sell it.[/quote] we can power it up off a battery, but mines hard wired in so won't be able to swop them or anything to try it

Post 403097 by LiamT4 on 2011-08-11 22:41:38

[quote=p fandango;403094]we can power it up off a battery, but mines hard wired in so won't be able to swop them or anything to try it[/quote] Shame, i'd like to know if its working before i try and sell.

Post 403503 by p fandango on 2011-08-13 20:58:56

got the throttle position switch wired this morning, seems to of stopped most of the black smoke altho it still says its running 49% injector duty (could be because she's on choke). Bad news is after a short time she seemed to go down to 3cylinders, i've lost ignition power to the switch panel (ie no launch or exhaust valve), batteries gone flat & i don't think theirs much fuel in there again lol

Post 403507 by M-R-P on 2011-08-13 21:12:48

[quote=p fandango;403503]got the throttle position switch wired this morning, seems to of stopped most of the black smoke altho it still says its running 49% injector duty (could be because she's on choke). Bad news is after a short time she seemed to go down to 3cylinders, i've lost ignition power to the switch panel (ie no launch or exhaust valve), batteries gone flat & i don't think theirs much fuel in there again lol[/quote] Other than that, she's sweet as a nut then Pedro :) I won't ask for a video yet... :eek:

Post 403509 by p fandango on 2011-08-13 21:16:21

[quote=martinrpeachey;403507]Other than that, she's sweet as a nut then Pedro :) I won't ask for a video yet... :eek:[/quote] she hasn't had a good day. Losing power to the switch panel is very confusing because i checked all the fuses & they seemed ok, yet the Apexi was working off the ignition fine lol. As for losing 2cylinders i haven't even bothered looking, don't think its the HT leads so got to be one of the bits i changed last week

Post 403510 by M-R-P on 2011-08-13 21:21:21

[quote=p fandango;403509]she hasn't had a good day. Losing power to the switch panel is very confusing because i checked all the fuses & they seemed ok, yet the Apexi was working off the ignition fine lol. As for losing 2cylinders i haven't even bothered looking, don't think its the HT leads so got to be one of the bits i changed last week[/quote] Look at it this way, if you weren't perpetually tinkering with the thing, You'd be bored. That's how I am with my desktop PC (can't afford to tune the car) If I don't constantly tinker, screw it up, fix it, screw it up again, I probably wouldn't bother with it at all! Besides, I'm finding this thread fascinating ;)

Post 403513 by p fandango on 2011-08-13 21:31:08

[quote=martinrpeachey;403510]Look at it this way, if you weren't perpetually tinkering with the thing, You'd be bored. That's how I am with my desktop PC (can't afford to tune the car) If I don't constantly tinker, screw it up, fix it, screw it up again, I probably wouldn't bother with it at all! Besides, I'm finding this thread fascinating ;)[/quote] i've got plenty to do without sorting the ignition problems out twice, & you must be easily pleased lol (but thank you sir)

Post 403577 by T4Rick on 2011-08-14 11:38:23

I dont no if this has been done but what about removing the abs completley and the ford boys cut part of ther roof off just leaving the strengthing bars and fit a carbon roof

Post 403600 by p fandango on 2011-08-14 14:28:10

[quote=T4 Rick;403577]I dont no if this has been done but what about removing the abs completley and the ford boys cut part of ther roof off just leaving the strengthing bars and fit a carbon roof[/quote] thanks for the idea's, ABS has been binned. I know a good fibre glass/carbon fibrer who will be doing some specials things for me in the future, roof might be one of them

Post 403621 by p fandango on 2011-08-14 18:13:37

had a look at some of the issues that arose yesterday, & i think there sorted. Losing the switch panel power really baffled me as i'd only fitted the throttle position switch, got the tester out & noticed the light was flicking on the throttle unit while i tested the ignition supply. It turned out i'd wired the panel off the full throttle trigger so they'd only work when fully on the gas lol. Rewired that & also finished off the T-5R style overboost function (where the trigger wire should of gone). Batteries been put on charge & looks like i might not have an ignition fault, just no fuel again which made it feel like i'd lost some cylinders lol also nice to meet up with Johnny Tempest (thanks for the pressie), Sam the mechanic & Liam again

Post 403622 by philt6 on 2011-08-14 18:17:46

[quote=p fandango;403600]thanks for the idea's, ABS has been binned. I know a good fibre glass/carbon fibrer who will be doing some specials things for me in the future, roof might be one of them[/quote] Is that legal? Came past your place last Friday.

Post 403625 by T4Rick on 2011-08-14 18:46:09

[quote=p fandango;403600]thanks for the idea's, ABS has been binned. I know a good fibre glass/carbon fibrer who will be doing some specials things for me in the future, roof might be one of them[/quote] Hi what did you do to get rid of the abs.I want to remove mine

Post 403626 by p fandango on 2011-08-14 18:48:00

[quote=philt6;403622]Is that legal? Came past your place last Friday.[/quote] course it is (i think lol), you should of popped in for a coffee

Post 403627 by p fandango on 2011-08-14 18:49:15

[quote=T4 Rick;403625]Hi what did you do to get rid of the abs.I want to remove mine[/quote] i've removed all the ABS pump, ecu & wiring & replumbed the brake lines straight from the master cylinder

Post 403628 by JT on 2011-08-14 18:50:58

just take out the fuses! see how you get on, i did. nearly made a mess of things out the back on the Brands GP!! lol then decide if want it or not! lol

Post 403629 by p fandango on 2011-08-14 18:54:41

[quote=johnnytempest;403628]just take out the fuses! see how you get on, i did. nearly made a mess of things out the back on the Brands GP!! lol then decide if want it or not! lol[/quote] lol does that mean you use the ABS again now? lol

Post 403630 by T4Rick on 2011-08-14 19:04:23

[quote=p fandango;403627]i've removed all the ABS pump, ecu & wiring & replumbed the brake lines straight from the master cylinder[/quote] Hi any pics of your set up mate. I want to ditch mine,also been reading your thread from start till now and ive enjoyed reading it

Post 403631 by philt6 on 2011-08-14 19:06:00

[quote=p fandango;403626]course it is (i think lol), you should of popped in for a coffee[/quote] Couldn't stop in the ambulance coming back from having my dressins changed. Don't think you were there, S60 wasn't there.

Post 403632 by p fandango on 2011-08-14 19:13:16

[quote=T4 Rick;403630]Hi any pics of your set up mate. I want to ditch mine,also been reading your thread from start till now and ive enjoyed reading it[/quote] tbh i haven't fully finished the brakes yet, i want to put a rear biase valve in while i've got the chance. I haven't got any pics at the minute but i'll sort some out for you sir. All i did was buy a 3/8" T-piece to link the 2 front brake lines together, then to the master cylinder. Theirs only a single rear brake line under the bonnet anyway so simply moved it from the ABS pump directly into the second port on the master cylinder again, altho as i say i'm putting a biase valve in thank you very much for the comments sir

Post 403633 by p fandango on 2011-08-14 19:15:17

[quote=philt6;403631]Couldn't stop in the ambulance coming back from having my dressins changed. Don't think you were there, S60 wasn't there.[/quote] whats the point in paying national insurance if you can't even get the ambulance to stop for you lol. Must of been out getting Bonny cleaned lol

Post 403635 by philt6 on 2011-08-14 19:20:39

[quote=p fandango;403633]whats the point in paying national insurance if you can't even get the ambulance to stop for you lol. Must of been out getting Bonny cleaned lol[/quote] Photographic evidence of the cleaning.

Post 403636 by p fandango on 2011-08-14 19:25:11

[quote=philt6;403635]Photographic evidence of the cleaning.[/quote] ok i lied, she's still even got her race number on the rear window from Avon lol

Post 403676 by JT on 2011-08-14 20:31:20

[quote=p fandango;403629]lol does that mean you use the ABS again now? lol[/quote] no just took a bit of getting used to! lol

Post 404898 by p fandango on 2011-08-20 17:49:51

haven't had chance to do much, but had a play with some of the graphics i got off Emelyn & thought i'd post a pic of some of the bits i've stashed away 300lph fuel pump, not sure what configuration to plumb it in yet. & a SMF flywheel that i'm going to get lightened by the local engineering shop

Post 404905 by JelT5 on 2011-08-20 18:19:08

Nice! Love the vinyl sticker mate :)

Post 404907 by p fandango on 2011-08-20 18:22:24

[quote=JelT5;404905]Nice! Love the vinyl sticker mate :)[/quote] cheers mate, i didn't place the 5 very well but do like how its came out

Post 404909 by Jamest5r on 2011-08-20 18:24:02

Yeah love the sticker too, very clever :), adds a bit of weight though mate.

Post 404911 by t5 pete on 2011-08-20 18:28:30

Looking good Pedro what's the diff for in the pic

Post 404912 by Jamest5r on 2011-08-20 18:31:47

[quote=t5 pete;404911]Looking good Pedro what's the diff for in the pic[/quote] Grinds up the Goat food up treat :)

Post 404913 by p fandango on 2011-08-20 18:32:37

[quote=jamest5r;404909]Yeah love the sticker too, very clever :), adds a bit of weight though mate.[/quote] i'd love to do it the same as the original touring car, but a sticker will do for now lol. PS i'm sure i can cover the extra weight by removing something else lol

Post 404914 by p fandango on 2011-08-20 18:34:25

[quote=t5 pete;404911]Looking good Pedro what's the diff for in the pic[/quote] cheers. The diff is just a stock one, but i have a plan ;) lol

Post 405079 by T4Rick on 2011-08-21 19:49:52

Any updates mate lol ive enjoyed reading this thread

Post 405108 by p fandango on 2011-08-21 21:12:37

[quote=T4 Rick;405079]Any updates mate lol ive enjoyed reading this thread[/quote] you need to get out more lol, seriously thanks for the comments sir. Haven't been able to do much this weekend, was fitting/plumbing in a washing machine yesterday & just finished off some of the smaller jobs today. I have found some more weight i can take out the bumpers but got no money to do anything else just yet jobs remaining put fuel in replace windscreen spray wheels white wire boost controller (sensor & solenoid) plumb in radiator replace drop links fit lock on passenger rear door add fuel pump relay make & fit rear perspex windows drill holes in passenger side doors fit & wire temperature probes get brakes working (extend rear brake pipe, new discs, fluid & pads) remove front passenger brake guard swop tyres onto Perfo's secure pipes on PAS rack, fill fluid blank holes in bulkhead

Post 405120 by martybelfastt5 on 2011-08-21 21:26:42

she will be breathing fire soon,,,,lol

Post 405125 by p fandango on 2011-08-21 21:29:44

[quote=martybelfastt5;405120]she will be breathing fire soon,,,,lol[/quote] money is the only hold back at the minute tbh, just over £500 for the bits on the shopping list

Post 405365 by T4Rick on 2011-08-22 23:00:17

Hi are you using a turbo with out a recirc or a dumpvalve?

Post 405385 by p fandango on 2011-08-23 01:32:17

[quote=T4 Rick;405365]Hi are you using a turbo with out a recirc or a dumpvalve?[/quote] yeh, i've fitted a Forge blanking plate & not running a dump valve

Post 405454 by T4Rick on 2011-08-23 16:46:34

[quote=p fandango;405385]yeh, i've fitted a Forge blanking plate & not running a dump valve[/quote] Its sounds really good mate,though ive heard from people that either the recirc or dumpvalve has to be used, or the turbo will basicly just die a short life.How true is this

Post 405456 by JelT5 on 2011-08-23 16:54:11

[quote=T4 Rick;405454]Its sounds really good mate,though ive heard from people that either the recirc or dumpvalve has to be used, or the turbo will basicly just die a short life.How true is this[/quote] We don't run high enough boost pressure to cause damage to the turbo. When I fitted my 18T last summer I took the BOV off and left the blanking plate; done 10 000 miles since and nothing wrong with my turbo at all when inspected a few weeks ago and I've been running around 1.2 bar of boost. HTH

Post 405458 by JT on 2011-08-23 17:14:58

[quote=p fandango;405108]you need to get out more lol, seriously thanks for the comments sir. Haven't been able to do much this weekend, was fitting/plumbing in a washing machine yesterday & just finished off some of the smaller jobs today. I have found some more weight i can take out the bumpers but got no money to do anything else just yet jobs remaining put fuel in replace windscreen spray wheels white wire boost controller (sensor & solenoid) plumb in radiator replace drop links fit lock on passenger rear door add fuel pump relay make & fit rear perspex windows drill holes in passenger side doors fit & wire temperature probes get brakes working (extend rear brake pipe, new discs, fluid & pads) remove front passenger brake guard swop tyres onto Perfo's secure pipes on PAS rack, fill fluid blank holes in bulkhead[/quote] and get T-tuner!!! most impotant! lol

Post 405475 by T4Rick on 2011-08-23 18:23:53

[quote=JelT5;405456]We don't run high enough boost pressure to cause damage to the turbo. When I fitted my 18T last summer I took the BOV off and left the blanking plate; done 10 000 miles since and nothing wrong with my turbo at all when inspected a few weeks ago and I've been running around 1.2 bar of boost. HTH[/quote] Thats the road i will be going down then lol

Post 405476 by T4Rick on 2011-08-23 18:28:53

Hi how far have you got with the abs removal mate.What pieces are you gonna use to join the brake lines up aswell lol.Ive got brass fittings at work and a flare tool to make brake lines up.

Post 405477 by p fandango on 2011-08-23 18:35:23

[quote=johnnytempest;405458]and get T-tuner!!! most impotant! lol[/quote] it is on the wish list (along with alot of stuff). I am aiming to see what time i can get with a standard ecu

Post 405484 by p fandango on 2011-08-23 18:54:06

[quote=T4 Rick;405476]Hi how far have you got with the abs removal mate.What pieces are you gonna use to join the brake lines up aswell lol.Ive got brass fittings at work and a flare tool to make brake lines up.[/quote] sorry i forgot about the pics. Basically i just removed all the ABS components & was left with 5 brake line, 2 from the master cylinder, drivers side front, passenger side front then a single brake line going to the rear brakes close up of the master cylinder. Loose pipe is the brake line to the rear (single line as it splits by the rear of the car) & needs extending for it to fit into the second port on the master cylinder, i'm going to fit a rear biase valve while i'm at it the brake line which is connected to the master cylinder goes to a T-piece i had to buy, this splits to both the front calipers you can see the whole brake line is this one. on the newer 850's the speedo signal is taken from the ABS unit, it should be a simple case of finding the signal from the ABS to the ecu & connecting it straight to the speed sensor on the wheel hub

Post 405486 by JelT5 on 2011-08-23 18:57:53

[quote=p fandango;405477]I am aiming to see what time i can get with a standard ecu[/quote] ....and melted pistons ;)

Post 405491 by T4Rick on 2011-08-23 19:06:13

[quote=p fandango;405484]sorry i forgot about the pics. Basically i just removed all the ABS components & was left with 5 brake line, 2 from the master cylinder, drivers side front, passenger side front then a single brake line going to the rear brakes close up of the master cylinder. Loose pipe is the brake line to the rear (single line as it splits by the rear of the car) & needs extending for it to fit into the second port on the master cylinder, i'm going to fit a rear biase valve while i'm at it the brake line which is connected to the master cylinder goes to a T-piece i had to buy, this splits to both the front calipers you can see the whole brake line is this one. on the newer 850's the speedo signal is taken from the ABS unit, it should be a simple case of finding the signal from the ABS to the ecu & connecting it straight to the speed sensor on the wheel hub[/quote] So its one t piece lol one brake line for the front callipers and one brake line for the rear?and the top of the t piece goes to the reser?Also my 850 is a n reg will my car run the speedo signal from abs?

Post 405492 by p fandango on 2011-08-23 19:06:42

[quote=JelT5;405486]....and melted pistons ;)[/quote] i'm only going to be running low boost (he says with a 1.2bar actuator lol) so she'll be fine, i want to try & get a 12second with the stock ecu lol

Post 405493 by p fandango on 2011-08-23 19:10:20

[quote=T4 Rick;405491]So its one t piece lol one brake line for the front callipers and one brake line for the rear?and the top of the t piece goes to the reser?Also my 850 is a n reg will my car run the speedo signal from abs?[/quote] yeh the T-piece is all i've had to buy. The rear brake line goes goes directly to the second port on the master cylinder. On the T-piece you have the input from the master cylinder, then 1 output to the drivers caliper, & other output to the passenger side caliper. Not 100% but i think your speedo signal will be off the ABS

Post 405496 by T4Rick on 2011-08-23 19:15:08

Thanks for clearing that up mate lol i just hope my speedo doesnt run off the abs

Post 405499 by p fandango on 2011-08-23 19:18:00

[quote=T4 Rick;405496]Thanks for clearing that up mate lol i just hope my speedo doesnt run off the abs[/quote] no problem sir. All you need to do is find the speed signal wire from the ABS ecu to the main ecu, then when you rip all the wiring out put it to the wheel speed sensor on the hub

Post 405508 by T4Rick on 2011-08-23 20:00:06

[quote=p fandango;405499]no problem sir. All you need to do is find the speed signal wire from the ABS ecu to the main ecu, then when you rip all the wiring out put it to the wheel speed sensor on the hub[/quote] I think you will find it before me lol

Post 405511 by T4Rick on 2011-08-23 20:08:20

Hi dont surpose you have the manual do you saying what colour the wire is lol

Post 405531 by JelT5 on 2011-08-23 20:49:11

[quote=p fandango;405492]i'm only going to be running low boost (he says with a 1.2bar actuator lol) so she'll be fine, i want to try & get a 12second with the stock ecu lol[/quote] I'm sure you probably will do Duane :) look forward to it mate!

Post 405557 by p fandango on 2011-08-23 21:30:53

[quote=T4 Rick;405508]I think you will find it before me lol[/quote] [quote=T4 Rick;405511]Hi dont surpose you have the manual do you saying what colour the wire is lol[/quote] i've got a couple of diagrams for the 4.3 ecu but haven't had chance to go thru them properly yet, & the tinernet is playing up on my work laptop but i'll look into it or post the diagrams up

Post 405560 by T4Rick on 2011-08-23 21:32:14

[quote=p fandango;405557]i've got a couple of diagrams for the 4.3 ecu but haven't had chance to go thru them properly yet, & the tinernet is playing up on my work laptop but i'll look into it or post the diagrams up[/quote] Thanks mate

Post 405562 by t5 pete on 2011-08-23 21:36:40

pedro do you think the car will be done ready to race this year? It will be good to see it

Post 405563 by AndysR on 2011-08-23 21:37:38

[quote=t5 pete;405562]pedro do you think the car will be done readdy to race this year? I will be good to see it[/quote] That might depend on what your defination of this is.... pmsl! ;)

Post 405564 by p fandango on 2011-08-23 21:41:13

[quote=t5 pete;405562]pedro do you think the car will be done readdy to race this year? I will be good to see it[/quote] tbh i don't know. As you can see from the above list there isn't much left to do, but when you haven't got the money it doesn't matter if theirs only 1 thing on the list lol. I was aiming for Novemeber, but i've gave up with a deadline its done when its done i have promised a friend her fist 1/4mile will be at York so hopefully we can meet up & have a go

Post 405579 by t5 pete on 2011-08-23 22:06:15

[quote=AndysR;405563]That might depend on what your defination of this is.... pmsl! ;)[/quote] lol it been a long day

Post 405581 by t5 pete on 2011-08-23 22:06:35

[quote=p fandango;405564]tbh i don't know. As you can see from the above list there isn't much left to do, but when you haven't got the money it doesn't matter if theirs only 1 thing on the list lol. I was aiming for Novemeber, but i've gave up with a deadline its done when its done i have promised a friend her fist 1/4mile will be at York so hopefully we can meet up & have a go[/quote] brilliant pedro ill deffinatly be there

Post 405582 by AndysR on 2011-08-23 22:06:53

[quote=t5 pete;405579]lol it been a long day[/quote] lol..

Post 405609 by p fandango on 2011-08-24 04:05:41

[quote=t5 pete;405579]lol it been a long day[/quote] you've had a long day, i'm still at bloody work lol

Post 405833 by p fandango on 2011-08-25 13:49:09

[quote=T4 Rick;405511]Hi dont surpose you have the manual do you saying what colour the wire is lol[/quote] haven't had time to look too much into it, but here's some diagrams for you. It does look like a yellow/black wire to the instruments is the speedo signal, so you could put that to the wheel sensor, but finding the feed to the ecu would be better. I'm going to have to do this myself as i'm going to a later gearbox so i'll keep you informed PDF diagram

Post 405935 by T4Rick on 2011-08-25 19:26:10

[quote=p fandango;405833]haven't had time to look too much into it, but here's some diagrams for you. It does look like a yellow/black wire to the instruments is the speedo signal, so you could put that to the wheel sensor, but finding the feed to the ecu would be better. I'm going to have to do this myself as i'm going to a later gearbox so i'll keep you informed PDF diagram [/quote] Thankyou very much mate,Ive still got to fit my engine and box yet lol ,you will proberly have it done before me lol

Post 405956 by p fandango on 2011-08-25 20:38:23

[quote=T4 Rick;405935]you will proberly have it done before me lol[/quote] i wouldn't guarantee it lol, i haven't even got my box yet

Post 406085 by p fandango on 2011-08-26 13:27:51

naff weather so just had another go with the angle grinder & shrunk the rear bumper mounts more, still got the other side to do

Post 406156 by T4Rick on 2011-08-26 19:42:31

[quote=p fandango;406085]naff weather so just had another go with the angle grinder & shrunk the rear bumper mounts more, still got the other side to do [/quote] Hi how much have you removed from the bumper now lol.Would the bumper cave in if there was an accident

Post 406159 by claymore on 2011-08-26 19:49:41

[quote=T4 Rick;406156]Hi how much have you removed from the bumper now lol.Would the bumper cave in if there was an accident[/quote] I think you will find that the bumpers are cosmetic only

Post 406170 by M-R-P on 2011-08-26 20:13:23

[quote=claymore;406159]I think you will find that the bumpers are cosmetic only[/quote] they are now! ;)

Post 406173 by p fandango on 2011-08-26 20:20:55

[quote=T4 Rick;406156]Hi how much have you removed from the bumper now lol.Would the bumper cave in if there was an accident[/quote] haven't weigh'd it today but i'd removed 5.4kg from the rear bumper last time as others have said i don't think they'll do much in an accident now

Post 406184 by T4Rick on 2011-08-26 20:40:44

[quote=p fandango;406173]haven't weigh'd it today but i'd removed 5.4kg from the rear bumper last time as others have said i don't think they'll do much in an accident now[/quote] 5.4kg! i didnt now the bumper weighed that much pmsl.So how much do you reckon you will have removed in total from the bumper?

Post 406209 by p fandango on 2011-08-26 21:33:32

[quote=T4 Rick;406184]5.4kg! i didnt now the bumper weighed that much pmsl.So how much do you reckon you will have removed in total from the bumper?[/quote] here's a list of the weight i've removed LINK

Post 406226 by T4Rick on 2011-08-26 22:15:18

I reckon you could get that down to 1000kg.I read on another forum that the touring or race car was a 1000kg but doesnt know how it was done

Post 406230 by LiamT4 on 2011-08-26 22:25:33

The fwd super tourers were all 950kg. One of the things that would have helped is that they had a smaller engine.

Post 406235 by p fandango on 2011-08-26 22:30:12

[quote=T4 Rick;406226]I reckon you could get that down to 1000kg.I read on another forum that the touring or race car was a 1000kg but doesnt know how it was done[/quote] i'd be happy with 1100kg, going to get her on a weighbridge once she's back on the road

Post 406241 by T4Rick on 2011-08-26 22:41:11

[quote=LiamT4;406230]The fwd super tourers were all 950kg. One of the things that would have helped is that they had a smaller engine.[/quote] What about light weight wheels,and did they use fibre glass panels on the touring car?Also to bt what idea do you have to fill the gap for the sunroof?

Post 406242 by LiamT4 on 2011-08-26 22:43:01

[quote=T4 Rick;406241]What about light weight wheels,and did they use fibre glass panels on the touring car?Also to bt what idea do you have to fill the gap for the sunroof?[/quote] Light weight wheels yes, but they weren't allowed to use fibre glass panels.

Post 406246 by p fandango on 2011-08-26 22:47:14

[quote=T4 Rick;406241]Also to bt what idea do you have to fill the gap for the sunroof?[/quote] already done :wink:

Post 406251 by T4Rick on 2011-08-26 22:58:23

[quote=p fandango;406246]already done :wink: [/quote] Hows it held in lol

Post 406252 by p fandango on 2011-08-26 22:59:47

[quote=T4 Rick;406251]Hows it held in lol[/quote] pop-rivets lol

Post 406253 by JT on 2011-08-26 23:05:25

and a lot of luck! lol

Post 406254 by p fandango on 2011-08-26 23:10:15

[quote=johnnytempest;406253]and a lot of luck! lol[/quote] cheeky sod lol

Post 406267 by JT on 2011-08-27 08:27:26

anyway..... Rick, all these questions? Your up to something???????? lol reveal all! ps,not on this thread though, he gets a bit.......funny about it! lol

Post 406268 by p fandango on 2011-08-27 08:30:05

[quote=johnnytempest;406267]anyway..... Rick, all these questions? Your up to something???????? lol reveal all! ps,not on this thread though, he gets a bit.......funny about it! lol[/quote] shouldn't you be on the road by now?

Post 406272 by JT on 2011-08-27 08:44:13

na cant get the new toy till 5 and sams working till 1 anyway

Post 406274 by p fandango on 2011-08-27 08:47:32

[quote=johnnytempest;406272]na cant get the new toy till 5 and sams working till 1 anyway[/quote] thats no bloody good lol

Post 406275 by JT on 2011-08-27 08:52:34

it does mean i can watch the F1 free practice 3! lol gonna miss qually though, i will have to watch that later when I get back

Post 406276 by p fandango on 2011-08-27 08:58:20

[quote=johnnytempest;406275]it does mean i can watch the F1 free practice 3! lol gonna miss qually though, i will have to watch that later when I get back[/quote] what channels the practise on, its not even on the iPlayer anymore. I'll text with who got pole once qualifying's over :wink:

Post 406277 by JT on 2011-08-27 09:00:31

thanks mate, I new I could trust you!!! lol freeview ch301

Post 406313 by p fandango on 2011-08-27 12:40:36

trimmed the other side bumper bracket down as well now, only in my hast i cut the wrong screw tab off so the bottom of it doesn't secure to the bumper now DOH. Comes to an extra 1.2kg off & the whole rear bumper now weigh's 5.2kg

Post 406314 by The Flying Moose on 2011-08-27 12:42:51

Jesus I think my laptop in its case weighs more than 5.2 kg!

Post 406315 by p fandango on 2011-08-27 12:48:28

[quote=The Flying Moose;406314]Jesus I think my laptop in its case weighs more than 5.2 kg![/quote] i can make it lighter for you if you want lol

Post 406321 by Porcine_Aviator on 2011-08-27 13:19:35

[quote=p fandango;406315]i can make it lighter for you if you want lol[/quote] Angle grinders and plastics and chips do not mix. :)

Post 406325 by p fandango on 2011-08-27 13:56:39

[quote=Porcine_Aviator;406321]Angle grinders and plastics and chips do not mix. :)[/quote] their all other engineered anyway, you don't need half the stuff in them anyway lol

Post 406332 by The Flying Moose on 2011-08-27 14:49:42

[quote=Porcine_Aviator;406321]Angle grinders and plastics and chips do not mix. :)[/quote] Remind me to go nowhere near pedro with anything electrical... "Nokia announces new pedro handset, comes complete with microphone speaker and answer key.... nothing else!"

Post 406443 by p fandango on 2011-08-28 15:38:21

finally fitted & wired the temperature probes, got 1 sensor right by the wing intake & the other just before the throttle body. Not sure if its because of the different length wire or if the temperature is different, but the throttle body seems to read about 0.5degrees lower

Post 406444 by claymore on 2011-08-28 15:50:45

[quote=p fandango;406443]finally fitted & wired the temperature probes, got 1 sensor right by the wing intake & the other just before the throttle body. Not sure if its because of the different length wire or if the temperature is different, but the throttle body seems to read about 0.5degrees lower [/quote] I did find that mine weren't totally accurate, but did let me monitor the difference between cold and running. I'm going to put mine back on next week to monitor the two intercooler outputs.

Post 406445 by p fandango on 2011-08-28 15:56:25

[quote=claymore;406444]I did find that mine weren't totally accurate, but did let me monitor the difference between cold and running. I'm going to put mine back on next week to monitor the two intercooler outputs.[/quote] i ran to extend the wires a bit which might of knocked the readings a bit, as you say tho they'll still give a figure as reference. Be interesting to see how they react with the engine running & getting onto boost

Post 406450 by claymore on 2011-08-28 16:15:14

I was thinking of using the cars outside temp display for one monitor, where is the outside temp sensor located on the car?

Post 406453 by p fandango on 2011-08-28 16:21:42

[quote=claymore;406450]I was thinking of using the cars outside temp display for one monitor, where is the outside temp sensor located on the car?[/quote] just behind the front bumper

Post 406455 by claymore on 2011-08-28 16:26:34

Hmmm, that explains why mine reads so high after I fitted the charger, the sensor must be right by the intercooler now...lol

Post 406467 by T4Rick on 2011-08-28 17:20:55

[quote=p fandango;406453]just behind the front bumper [/quote] Looks nice that mate

Post 407287 by p fandango on 2011-09-01 16:00:59

[quote=T4 Rick;406467]Looks nice that mate[/quote] i wonder if they'll let me race like that lol, i've cut more away from the slam panel since that pic

Post 407288 by p fandango on 2011-09-01 16:02:32

more goodies on the way got a set of VXR injectors, brake bias valve & a quick release steering boss. Before Emelyn pipes up "shouldn't you plumb in the radiator first", i did look at the pipes but they only go upto a metre on fleabay so i'll get that locally ;)

Post 407300 by The Flying Moose on 2011-09-01 17:33:03

[quote=p fandango;407288]more goodies on the way got a set of VXR injectors, brake bias valve & a quick release steering boss. Before Emelyn pipes up "shouldn't you plumb in the radiator first", i did look at the pipes but they only go upto a metre on fleabay so i'll get that locally ;)[/quote] Well it does make sense :cuckoo: Seems your slowly cobbling it all together though mate, be interesting to see how it runs when everything is plumbed in as it should be.

Post 407354 by T4Rick on 2011-09-01 21:41:19

Hi mate i remember you said you are gonna remove the pas on the beast,do they make a non volvo powersteering rack?

Post 407366 by p fandango on 2011-09-01 21:57:11

[quote=T4 Rick;407354]Hi mate i remember you said you are gonna remove the pas on the beast,do they make a non volvo powersteering rack?[/quote] tbh i didn't look to hard into the different steering rack, what i did in the end was remove the Volvo mechanical power steering pump & fitted a 5hitroen electric pump in the boot. I've wired it thru a switch so can switch turn the power steering off when i want

Post 407371 by T4Rick on 2011-09-01 22:10:35

[quote=p fandango;407366]tbh i didn't look to hard into the different steering rack, what i did in the end was remove the Volvo mechanical power steering pump & fitted a 5hitroen electric pump in the boot. I've wired it thru a switch so can switch turn the power steering off when i want [/quote] fair play mate

Post 407375 by M-R-P on 2011-09-01 22:22:11

It's a good job you've got so much space in the back, otherwise you'll have nowhere to put your spare wheel! :)

Post 407475 by p fandango on 2011-09-02 01:51:13

[quote=martinrpeachey;407375]It's a good job you've got so much space in the back, otherwise you'll have nowhere to put your spare wheel! :)[/quote] wow do you know how heavy they are lol, i never used to carry one even when she was used daily

Post 407586 by silverswedemachine on 2011-09-02 20:47:05

[/QUOTE] Hill starts might be abit tricky with the handbrake in the boot, lol...

Post 407588 by JT on 2011-09-02 20:52:11

[quote=silverswedemachine;407586][/quote] Hill starts might be abit tricky with the handbrake in the boot, lol...[/QUOTE] thats better than your digger jokes!!! pmsl!!

Post 407594 by p fandango on 2011-09-02 21:05:03

[quote=silverswedemachine;407586]Hill starts might be abit tricky with the handbrake in the boot, lol...[/quote] it'll never stay on a hill because the handbrakes not connected to anything lol

Post 407849 by p fandango on 2011-09-04 15:52:17

brake bias lever fitted, already got the pipe done from the master cylinder (except the securing clips), so just got to connect to the rear brake line & she should have brakes lol brake bias valve on the drivers side of the transmission tunnel

Post 407856 by JT on 2011-09-04 16:49:04

nice work! I need 1 of those too....lol

Post 407874 by p fandango on 2011-09-04 18:06:49

[quote=johnnytempest;407856]nice work! I need 1 of those too....lol[/quote] £49 from JJC, talking of which isn't your brake kit due soon? i think you've got a longer shopping list than me now lol

Post 407886 by JT on 2011-09-04 18:32:49

[quote=p fandango;407874]£49 from JJC, talking of which isn't your brake kit due soon? i think you've got a longer shopping list than me now lol[/quote] the bespoke adjustable top mounts and the AP's are due this week!! oh crap, thats alot of cash!! lol then i need to order the other bits we spoke about

Post 407889 by p fandango on 2011-09-04 18:36:10

[quote=johnnytempest;407886]the bespoke adjustable top mounts and the AP's are due this week!! oh crap, thats alot of cash!! lol then i need to order the other bits we spoke about[/quote] i defo need pics of them top mounts, i've even got the money at the minute lol & you'll have to let us know about the price for your other bits as i haven't got most of them myself yet lol

Post 407892 by volvo on 2011-09-04 18:38:15

i thought what i saw JT WAS your shopping list....clearly not! Oh and now i see what you mean about mr Fandango's car being 'really stripped' ....lol is that your interior mate...no carpet etc etc lol.....i just saw a pic a few posts back of the brake lever, and all those flick switches....does it fly? worth driving to Cov just to see that man....that must be 1 lighter volvo!

Post 407893 by volvo on 2011-09-04 18:39:28

JT do you have that snapshot of the sad looking R you saw in its final hours on saturday?

Post 407895 by p fandango on 2011-09-04 18:42:49

[quote=volvo;407892]Oh and now i see what you mean about mr Fandango's car being 'really stripped' ....lol is that your interior mate...no carpet etc etc lol.....i just saw a pic a few posts back of the brake lever, and all those flick switches....does it fly? worth driving to Cov just to see that man....that must be 1 lighter volvo![/quote] she's not even got a dashboard lol. She ran a 14.557 before, & now had 322kg removed so i hope she won't hang around lol. Your more than welcome to pop in when your about, i'll make sure i've got some fuel so i can get her running for you

Post 407897 by volvo on 2011-09-04 18:46:27

wowwww........cool! looks scary....i must remember to take a jerry can or 2 or 3 with me so will make sure theres fuel....cheers mate!

Post 407907 by JT on 2011-09-04 19:24:28

[quote=volvo;407893]JT do you have that snapshot of the sad looking R you saw in its final hours on saturday?[/quote] PF's project is serious stuff!! I did warn you...lol yes I have yet more sad pics... such a shame:(

Post 407910 by claymore on 2011-09-04 19:26:54

[quote=volvo;407892]i thought what i saw JT WAS your shopping list....clearly not! Oh and now i see what you mean about mr Fandango's car being 'really stripped' ....lol is that your interior mate...no carpet etc etc lol.....i just saw a pic a few posts back of the brake lever, and all those flick switches....does it fly? worth driving to Cov just to see that man....that must be 1 lighter volvo![/quote] I think you need to read the whole thread just to see how handy pedro is with an angle grinder. :)

Post 407939 by volvo on 2011-09-04 20:04:13

claymore...yes i have read it.....still dont want him near my car whith one in his angle.....accidents do happen and his 'trigger finger' may just slip and he may thinks he is back in HIS car!!!!!

Post 407941 by T4Rick on 2011-09-04 20:05:13

Hi Pedro what did you do to blank the pipe off from the carbon canister to the petrol tank the big long pipe that runs under the car?

Post 407942 by volvo on 2011-09-04 20:05:46

oh yes....sad day it was....not for you though JT, it was just like Santa had left you your pressies early this year! This side rear quater glass failed to come out (as you can see, ooops!) but the other side is out and very much available....

Post 407948 by p fandango on 2011-09-04 20:24:19

[quote=T4 Rick;407941]Hi Pedro what did you do to blank the pipe off from the carbon canister to the petrol tank the big long pipe that runs under the car?[/quote] i'll be honest say i've got no idea, can't even remember bunging any up (i'll have to look into that lol)

Post 407949 by p fandango on 2011-09-04 20:29:04

[quote=volvo;407939]still dont want him near my car whith one in his angle.....accidents do happen and his 'trigger finger' may just slip and he may thinks he is back in HIS car!!!!![/quote] funny you should say that, i used to have a carbon fibre ring which i always used to wear. Finished a grinding session on BT & washing my hands & noticed quite alot of circular cut mark on the ring lol, got a bit too close to my fingers for comfy (not that i noticed while i was doing it lol)

Post 407952 by jardon on 2011-09-04 20:42:10

[quote=johnnytempest;407886]the bespoke adjustable top mounts and the AP's are due this week!![/quote] Sounds interesting JT - who is making you the top mounts? I've got adjustable camber on my coilovers so not much use to me but pretty sure there are folk who would find that handy. Nice one.

Post 407953 by jardon on 2011-09-04 20:43:40

[quote=p fandango;407849]brake bias lever fitted, already got the pipe done from the master cylinder (except the securing clips), so just got to connect to the rear brake line & she should have brakes lol brake bias valve on the drivers side of the transmission tunnel[/quote] Forgive my ignorance here but what will the brake bias valve be used for?

Post 407954 by p fandango on 2011-09-04 20:46:52

[quote=jardon;407953]Forgive my ignorance here but what will the brake bias valve be used for?[/quote] it just decreases the braking pressure on the rear. Tbh as i'm only running 302's on the front i don't really need it, but as i'm messing with the brake pipework anyway i thought i might as well just gives me a bit more options to set her up how i drive

Post 408072 by jardon on 2011-09-05 12:02:19

[quote=p fandango;407954]it just decreases the braking pressure on the rear. Tbh as i'm only running 302's on the front i don't really need it, but as i'm messing with the brake pipework anyway i thought i might as well just gives me a bit more options to set her up how i drive[/quote] I'm guessing this not an option if you run with ABS - or does the ecu still have some ABS ability if the braking bias is altered? Purely academic from my road car perspective of course. Could you increase bias to the rear (not that I'm suggesting you should)?

Post 408085 by p fandango on 2011-09-05 13:38:14

[quote=jardon;408072]I'm guessing this not an option if you run with ABS - or does the ecu still have some ABS ability if the braking bias is altered? Purely academic from my road car perspective of course. Could you increase bias to the rear (not that I'm suggesting you should)?[/quote] i can't see why it shouldn't be compatible with ABS, i know on the older 850 system the rear braking is done with one pipe from the pump (& not even sure if ABS stops rear's locking) so the valve can still be installed, & as i don't believe it measures the actual pressure in the line the ECU shouldn't know any different. No i can't increase the bias over the standard pressure, you could install another valve in the front brake line to achieve the same effect, even then you could still use with ABS but have to place the valve between the master cylinder & the ABS pump before the lines are split for left & right

Post 408159 by jardon on 2011-09-05 17:47:59

[quote=p fandango;408085]i can't see why it shouldn't be compatible with ABS, i know on the older 850 system the rear braking is done with one pipe from the pump (& not even sure if ABS stops rear's locking) so the valve can still be installed, & as i don't believe it measures the actual pressure in the line the ECU shouldn't know any different.[/quote] Makes sense if line pressure isn't measured. I guess if you fit better brakes to the front you increase forward weight transfer when braking and need to reduce braking force at the rear (as the rear is now lighter)?

Post 408351 by M-R-P on 2011-09-06 14:10:29

Just been doing a bit of googling and came across a thread on volvospeed, from 2009. Quote..."no it should still pass an MOT, all the lights still work & still got the very basics it needs for the test. I have got to replace the windscreen, make some door cards & i think its ready" Ring any bells Pedro? ;)

Post 408357 by p fandango on 2011-09-06 14:35:10

[quote=martinrpeachey;408351]Just been doing a bit of googling and came across a thread on volvospeed, from 2009. Quote..."no it should still pass an MOT, all the lights still work & still got the very basics it needs for the test. I have got to replace the windscreen, make some door cards & i think its ready" Ring any bells Pedro? ;)[/quote] plans have obviously changed a bit since then lol, i'd only just took her off the road around 2009 so was just going to be a quick strip & race at the time my very own stalker ;) lol

Post 408360 by M-R-P on 2011-09-06 14:56:17

[quote=p fandango;408357]plans have obviously changed a bit since then lol, i'd only just took her off the road around 2009 so was just going to be a quick strip & race at the time my very own stalker ;) lol[/quote] Naah, was looking for some unrelated info using a picture search and saw the big tosser number plate and had a look. Had nice wheels on it back then tho. :rice:

Post 408576 by BlackBeast on 2011-09-07 18:42:28

[quote=p fandango;407366]tbh i didn't look to hard into the different steering rack, what i did in the end was remove the Volvo mechanical power steering pump & fitted a 5hitroen electric pump in the boot. I've wired it thru a switch so can switch turn the power steering off when i want [/quote] Guessing the pump is off a Saxo? They have an extremely light wheel, you can turn the steering wheel while the car is stationary with your little finger, plus it feels way over assisted when driving and doesn't give any feedback. But that's on a Saxo. Impressions of it on a light Volvo?

Post 408578 by p fandango on 2011-09-07 18:51:53

[quote=BlackBeast;408576]Guessing the pump is off a Saxo? They have an extremely light wheel, you can turn the steering wheel while the car is stationary with your little finger, plus it feels way over assisted when driving and doesn't give any feedback. But that's on a Saxo. Impressions of it on a light Volvo?[/quote] i haven't put any fluid in the system yet. I've wired the pump thru a switch so can turn it off whenever i want. Even without the pump the steering isn't too bad tbh so do think it'll be off most of the time

Post 408588 by p fandango on 2011-09-07 19:23:49

more pressies from postman pat, my quick release steering wheel hub & 470cc injectors. The steering hub does make the wheel a bit close but its nothing i can't live with

Post 408604 by T4Rick on 2011-09-07 19:55:54

[quote=p fandango;408588]more pressies from postman pat, my quick release steering wheel hub & 470cc injectors. The steering hub does make the wheel a bit close but its nothing i can't live with [/quote] Hi mate i do like the steering wheel and boss lol ,where did you get it from?and what did you pay for the injectors if you dont mind me asking?

Post 408608 by p fandango on 2011-09-07 20:27:31

[quote=850Rick;408604]Hi mate i do like the steering wheel and boss lol ,where did you get it from?and what did you pay for the injectors if you dont mind me asking?[/quote] the quick release i got off ebay LINK, you'll need to use it with an aftermarket wheel & Momo hub. I wouldn't recommend using it on a road car a the indicator & wiper stalks are quite a way from the wheel & a pain reach

Post 408632 by T4Rick on 2011-09-07 21:38:51

Sounds good mate.Im waiting for the good bit where you wire up the speedo wire lol

Post 408635 by p fandango on 2011-09-07 21:42:15

[quote=850Rick;408632]Sounds good mate.Im waiting for the good bit where you wire up the speedo wire lol[/quote] i'll get there, found out one of the wires left to do on the boost controller is for the speedo so might change it all around just for you lol

Post 408637 by T4Rick on 2011-09-07 21:49:22

[quote=p fandango;408635]i'll get there, found out one of the wires left to do on the boost controller is for the speedo so might change it all around just for you lol[/quote] Please mate pmsl i really want to remove mine

Post 408647 by JT on 2011-09-07 22:30:27

[quote=p fandango;408588]more pressies from postman pat, my quick release steering wheel hub & 470cc injectors. The steering hub does make the wheel a bit close but its nothing i can't live with [/quote] A mate of mine managed to modify my steering rack, to overcome that same problem. it does mean the quick release/ adjustment doesnt work anymore, but once in place, do you really need it???

Post 408685 by p fandango on 2011-09-08 03:55:29

[quote=johnnytempest;408647]A mate of mine managed to modify my steering rack, to overcome that same problem. it does mean the quick release/ adjustment doesnt work anymore, but once in place, do you really need it???[/quote] i'm going to let others have a drive so do want it still adjustable. The Momo boss is very deep so get that cut down or a special made if there are issues, i don't mind it as i like the wheel close but see how others get on

Post 408760 by kee1173 on 2011-09-08 15:19:04

Hello mate. Aint you finished BT yet Pedro. I disaapear for a while to let you get on, come back and have a lil look to see the beast, quite frankly i am gutted all my hopes and dreams finished LOL. Cant be far away now from finishing is she?.

Post 408761 by p fandango on 2011-09-08 15:23:54

[quote=kee1173;408760]Hello mate. Aint you finished BT yet Pedro. I disaapear for a while to let you get on, come back and have a lil look to see the beast, quite frankly i am gutted all my hopes and dreams finished LOL. Cant be far away now from finishing is she?.[/quote] lol well you can't rush these things lol (or is it because i'm a lazy b*stard lol). No not got much left, put the renew the brakes, new windscreen & plumb the radiator, think thats all

Post 408764 by kee1173 on 2011-09-08 15:30:02

sounds like my issue list on the R at the mo LOL. knew i should have stuck to my never own a car for more than 6 months routine lol

Post 408799 by JT on 2011-09-08 17:56:23

pedro, steering adjustment ok, this is the modified part he has filed down the inner section from round to having 2 flat sides this is where it goes on the spindle which helps it pass this groove and then goes all the way to here does that make any sense?? lol

Post 408800 by claymore on 2011-09-08 18:00:09

[quote=johnnytempest;408799]pedro, steering adjustment does that make any sense?? lol[/quote] None at all

Post 408803 by JT on 2011-09-08 18:08:05

pmsl!! welcome to my world!! lol

Post 408810 by p fandango on 2011-09-08 18:19:48

Claymores right, makes no sense what so ever lol. But i'll have a look at the part & file it & see what happens, even if it doesn't work at least its a bit more weight gone lol

Post 408813 by JT on 2011-09-08 18:26:05

oh please....lol its easy!! it will become clear when you get it in bits

Post 408869 by T4Rick on 2011-09-08 21:17:29

Any updates mate this is a tasty project

Post 408871 by p fandango on 2011-09-08 21:26:44

[quote=850Rick;408869]Any updates mate this is a tasty project[/quote] i do have to pretend to work during the week i'm afraid mate lol, busy this weekend & tbh Bonny's bass box is next on the list. I will get round to the speedo honest lol

Post 408890 by T4Rick on 2011-09-08 22:13:29

[quote=p fandango;408871]i do have to pretend to work during the week i'm afraid mate lol, busy this weekend & tbh Bonny's bass box is next on the list. I will get round to the speedo honest lol[/quote] Ok mate, keep up the good work

Post 409506 by T4Rick on 2011-09-11 19:13:33

Ive removed my sound proof from the front of my 850 now and lay the carpet back down.Is there any in the rear?i only pulled up the front half with the seats intact

Post 409512 by p fandango on 2011-09-11 19:25:48

[quote=850Rick;409506]Ive removed my sound proof from the front of my 850 now and lay the carpet back down.Is there any in the rear?i only pulled up the front half with the seats intact[/quote] yep, from under the front seat back then a strip over the transmission tunnel

Post 410024 by T4Rick on 2011-09-13 20:02:44

Any updates lol

Post 410032 by p fandango on 2011-09-13 20:13:37

[quote=850Rick;410024]Any updates lol[/quote] yes, but none about the speedo wiring i'm afraid mate. Tbh not sure it'll be worth me even looking at the wiring until its finished & moving so i can check make sure i've done it right

Post 410040 by T4Rick on 2011-09-13 20:32:17

Did you do away with your bonnet catch?

Post 410043 by p fandango on 2011-09-13 20:44:23

[quote=850Rick;410040]Did you do away with your bonnet catch?[/quote] yes, i've got a bonnet pin in each corner

Post 410075 by p fandango on 2011-09-13 21:32:11

VXR injectors fitted, i didn't see if she ran with them in because i hadn't de-pressurised the fuel rail so sprayed petrol over the whole engine when i disconnected it lol

Post 410134 by M-R-P on 2011-09-13 23:05:22

Harking back to a previous thread, my orange/brown injectors look nothing like yours. they are even skinnier than the VXR's. I'm starting to think denso... Any ideas? Not been a video recently, not rushing you but when you get BT going... Not that I'm stalking or anything... ;)

Post 410162 by p fandango on 2011-09-14 01:45:09

[quote=martinrpeachey;410134]Harking back to a previous thread, my orange/brown injectors look nothing like yours. they are even skinnier than the VXR's. I'm starting to think denso... Any ideas?[/quote] tbh no, i can't think why they'd even venture after from using Volvo's own parts [quote]Not been a video recently, not rushing you but when you get BT going... Not that I'm stalking or anything... ;)[/quote] even tho there was fuel in the rail i'm sure she's ran out again, i'm curious to how the standard map behaves with the VXR's so might get some fuel later. I'll defo get a vid for you when i do fire her up ;)

Post 410337 by p fandango on 2011-09-14 21:07:55

put some fuel in (£7, nearly moved the needle lol), charged the battery & she fired straight away but she's running on 4 cylinders.

Post 411079 by T4Rick on 2011-09-18 18:57:35

Hi i would like to remove the alarm on the car as its doing me no favours.Do you have any idea how to remove it or by pass it

Post 412128 by p fandango on 2011-09-24 17:16:45

[quote=850Rick;411079]Hi i would like to remove the alarm on the car as its doing me no favours.Do you have any idea how to remove it or by pass it[/quote] hi sorry Rick missed your post, because BT is an early T5 she hasn't got as complex an alarm as the later ones with the transducers etc. I haven't had to bypass anything but never even had remote locking so was a very basic system

Post 412130 by p fandango on 2011-09-24 17:19:40

started on the coolant pipes. Fun job of getting a decent place to go thru the bulkhead next

Post 412140 by M-R-P on 2011-09-24 17:48:04

Looks spankin' (and complicated) ;)

Post 412144 by T4Rick on 2011-09-24 17:54:27

[quote=p fandango;412130]started on the coolant pipes. Fun job of getting a decent place to go thru the bulkhead next [/quote] Its coming on well now mate

Post 412146 by p fandango on 2011-09-24 18:00:44

[quote=martinrpeachey;412140]Looks spankin' (and complicated) ;)[/quote] thanks she's getting there. Its alot easier to work on than a normal T-5, no plastic or unneeded junk in the way lol

Post 412147 by p fandango on 2011-09-24 18:02:03

[quote=850Rick;412144]Its coming on well now mate[/quote] thanks, not much more to do but i've made the mistake of starting on Bonny's stereo so alot of my pennies are going to her lately. Sorry for delay answering you alarm question mate

Post 412190 by T4Rick on 2011-09-24 19:00:51

No problem mate.What yr did you say your 850 was mine is a N reg

Post 412194 by p fandango on 2011-09-24 19:05:32

[quote=850Rick;412190]No problem mate.What yr did you say your 850 was mine is a N reg[/quote] BT's L reg, 1994

Post 412198 by AndysR on 2011-09-24 19:14:15

Coming along, and the pipework is looking smart, fingers crossed you can bleed it all ok... lol

Post 412201 by p fandango on 2011-09-24 19:18:21

[quote=AndysR;412198]Coming along, and the pipework is looking smart, fingers crossed you can bleed it all ok... lol[/quote] thanks, might have to fit a bleed point by the radiator anyway. We've got quite a steep drive so can park it so the expansion bottle is highest when i do fill it up

Post 412303 by T4Rick on 2011-09-25 00:20:52

have you blocked thefuel purge cannister for the petrol tank

Post 412304 by Jim S70R on 2011-09-25 00:25:50

That's coming along nicely, pipe work looks smart.

Post 412305 by T4Rick on 2011-09-25 00:29:01

Wouldnt the fuel avaporate

Post 412306 by p fandango on 2011-09-25 00:32:22

[quote=850Rick;412303]have you blocked thefuel purge cannister for the petrol tank[/quote] tbh i removed the carbon canistor that long ago i can't remember what i did to the pipework

Post 412307 by T4Rick on 2011-09-25 00:42:14

[quote=p fandango;412306]tbh i removed the carbon canistor that long ago i can't remember what i did to the pipework[/quote] lol could i get away with just blanking it off

Post 412310 by p fandango on 2011-09-25 00:45:32

[quote=850Rick;412307]lol could i get away with just blanking it off[/quote] i've got a feeling i just left it open, sure it just vents from the tank

Post 412315 by T4Rick on 2011-09-25 00:57:59

would the fuel dissapear?

Post 412316 by p fandango on 2011-09-25 01:00:13

[quote=850Rick;412315]would the fuel dissapear?[/quote] no i'm sure its only a vent for the fumes, i took mine off a few years ago & not noticed any fuel leaking out (thats assuming i did leave it open like i think i did lol)

Post 412317 by T4Rick on 2011-09-25 01:08:27

[quote=p fandango;412316]no i'm sure its only a vent for the fumes, i took mine off a few years ago & not noticed any fuel leaking out (thats assuming i did leave it open like i think i did lol)[/quote] How far back did you remove it lol

Post 412323 by p fandango on 2011-09-25 06:02:57

[quote=850Rick;412317]How far back did you remove it lol[/quote] i remember it was only as far back as the engine bay, certainly didn't take it all the way back to the tank. I seem to remember a clear valve which i left connected & cut the pipe after it, but i've got a naff memory & been on the Jacques so the valve may not exist lol

Post 412339 by T4Rick on 2011-09-25 09:55:13

Nice one.Ive built my car back up now.and sometimes i get a spark and sometimes i dont and im not getting any fuel through the injectors?Ive checked for voltage on the injector harness and im pulling 11.82 on the meter across the injector harness.Any ideas

Post 412340 by p fandango on 2011-09-25 09:57:18

[quote=850Rick;412339]Nice one.Ive built my car back up now.and sometimes i get a spark and sometimes i dont and im not getting any fuel through the injectors?Ive checked for voltage on the injector harness and im pulling 11.82 on the meter across the injector harness.Any ideas[/quote] is your pump priming when you turn the ignition on

Post 412342 by T4Rick on 2011-09-25 10:02:56

[quote=p fandango;412340]is your pump priming when you turn the ignition on[/quote] Yes right into the fuel rail but i get nothing past it lol

Post 412351 by p fandango on 2011-09-25 10:53:09

[quote=850Rick;412342]Yes right into the fuel rail but i get nothing past it lol[/quote] i'm sure the injectors are switched via the negative so does sound like your ecu thinks somethings not right, i think you need your codes read

Post 412360 by T4Rick on 2011-09-25 11:20:11

Ive got a basic scanner so i will give it ago

Post 412364 by T4Rick on 2011-09-25 11:58:19

Is the crank sensor also known as the speed sensor

Post 412368 by p fandango on 2011-09-25 12:38:34

[quote=850Rick;412364]Is the crank sensor also known as the speed sensor[/quote] not that i know of lol

Post 412369 by T4Rick on 2011-09-25 12:42:27

ive got no spark at the coil either lol but i got a little spark last night

Post 412388 by p fandango on 2011-09-25 16:23:16

got one of the holes done for the coolant before i managed to blunt the cutter, so mocked up most of the pipe. You can see the attempt at cutting where the second pipes going to go. I originally tried to run the pipes low but found the only place obstructed after cutting it, so got to plate over that hole now :(

Post 412604 by p fandango on 2011-09-26 17:01:58

we now have 2 coolant pipes thru the bulkhead, now to order more joints & pipe

Post 412605 by Jamest5r on 2011-09-26 17:10:47

All you need now is a set of taps for hot and cold running water lol

Post 412606 by p fandango on 2011-09-26 17:12:54

[quote=jamest5r;412605]All you need now is a set of taps for hot and cold running water lol[/quote] lmao, 2 sugars & a bit of coolant & it'll taste exactly the same as the coffee from work lol

Post 412611 by volvo on 2011-09-26 17:41:48

lol...everytime i see a pic of mr fandango's car...makes me chuckle.....if Volvo ever did a lightweight version......Credit to you fella, you really have done something different.

Post 412616 by p fandango on 2011-09-26 17:58:00

[quote=volvo;412611]lol...everytime i see a pic of mr fandango's car...makes me chuckle.....if Volvo ever did a lightweight version......Credit to you fella, you really have done something different.[/quote] thank you very much sir, i've always liked to try things that aren't run of the mill lol

Post 412637 by T4Rick on 2011-09-26 19:52:05

[quote=p fandango;412616]thank you very much sir, i've always liked to try things that aren't run of the mill lol[/quote] Looks good mate

Post 413165 by T4Rick on 2011-09-28 22:01:52

Any updates Pedro lol you know what im waiting for lol

Post 413183 by p fandango on 2011-09-28 22:45:05

[quote=850Rick;413165]Any updates Pedro lol you know what im waiting for lol[/quote] brakes ordered for Friday, thats all so far mate. I'll bump the speed sensor up the list for you, still going to be a while tho knowing me lol

Post 413364 by T4Rick on 2011-09-29 21:50:34

I carnt wait lol

Post 413406 by p fandango on 2011-09-30 05:56:30

[quote=850Rick;413364]I carnt wait lol[/quote] i've noticed ;) lol

Post 413522 by T4Rick on 2011-09-30 20:29:56

[quote=p fandango;413183]brakes ordered for Friday, thats all so far mate. I'll bump the speed sensor up the list for you, still going to be a while tho knowing me lol[/quote] What brakes have you ordered?

Post 413549 by p fandango on 2011-09-30 21:08:23

[quote=850Rick;413522]What brakes have you ordered?[/quote] only a new set of 302's & a pair of drop links, she's been sat a while so replacing them won't be a bad thing. Discs £66 each & droplinks £20 :jaw:

Post 413578 by T4Rick on 2011-09-30 21:58:48

[quote=p fandango;413549]only a new set of 302's & a pair of drop links, she's been sat a while so replacing them won't be a bad thing. Discs £66 each & droplinks £20 :jaw:[/quote] my drop links were 4 quid off ebay lol

Post 413654 by p fandango on 2011-10-01 01:10:09

[quote=850Rick;413578]my drop links were 4 quid off ebay lol[/quote] £4.96 i paid (excluding vat) but they were £20.92 each rrp. I had a total bill of £74.52 which i almost fainted at, imagine if i'd of had to pay full rrp for the discs i'd of killed someone lol.

Post 414661 by p fandango on 2011-10-05 18:34:46

coolant pipes done in the engine bay (except the jubilee clips)

Post 415242 by T4Rick on 2011-10-08 13:17:07

Hi mate my car runs now lol after weeks of messing about

Post 415263 by p fandango on 2011-10-08 16:33:48

[quote=850Rick;415242]Hi mate my car runs now lol after weeks of messing about[/quote] nice one, so where's the vid? lol. PS have you done that speed sensor yet ;)

Post 415275 by T4Rick on 2011-10-08 17:21:34

[quote=p fandango;415263]nice one, so where's the vid? lol. PS have you done that speed sensor yet ;)[/quote] lol no im waiting for you to do it.After just getting my car running i just want to enjoy it lol.

Post 415280 by T4Rick on 2011-10-08 17:37:59

Hi mate do you have a picture of what boost vac pipes go where from the std boost soloneid to turbo i have a blanking plate on mine

Post 415281 by p fandango on 2011-10-08 17:44:30

[quote=850Rick;415280]Hi mate do you have a picture of what boost vac pipes go where from the std boost soloneid to turbo i have a blanking plate on mine[/quote] i haven't i'm afraid mate, i binned mine years ago so no idea where they go

Post 415284 by T4Rick on 2011-10-08 17:56:58

Bummer lol

Post 415302 by p fandango on 2011-10-08 19:18:15

[quote=850Rick;415284]Bummer lol[/quote] sorry mate, can i ask why your removing the MBC & going back to the BCS

Post 415337 by T4Rick on 2011-10-08 20:38:10

I want to go apexi soon and just want to get my car running right first.Did i read right that you can by pass the bcs completely because i ran both together i think on the T4

Post 415338 by p fandango on 2011-10-08 20:44:08

[quote=850Rick;415337]I want to go apexi soon and just want to get my car running right first.Did i read right that you can by pass the bcs completely because i ran both together i think on the T4[/quote] i've got the AVC-R, a very good bit of kit. Yeh you have to leave the wires plugged in to keep the ECU happy, but all the pipes can be took off & just run the MBC/EBC direct

Post 415340 by T4Rick on 2011-10-08 20:54:34

I like it lol.

Post 415725 by p fandango on 2011-10-10 18:45:56

[quote=850Rick;415275]lol no im waiting for you to do it.After just getting my car running i just want to enjoy it lol.[/quote] an update for you Rick, mate of mines had to rewire his speedo because he's changed to a later box. All he did was remove the 2 wires from the old speed sensor mounted on the gearbox, & splice them both into a ABS speed sensor mounted on the wheel hub (also got 2 wires). You'll need a multi-meter to make sure you connect both earths, & both the signal wires together as it won't like them getting mixed up. Already had his car running & said the speedo worked fine

Post 415740 by T4Rick on 2011-10-10 19:24:46

Thanks for the update.I know basic electrics but i would need to no what was what so i could just connect them up

Post 415741 by T4Rick on 2011-10-10 19:28:41

Hi again lol when you removed the sunroof did you ever think of replacing the top roof skin for a non sunroof model?

Post 415747 by p fandango on 2011-10-10 19:43:39

[quote=850Rick;415741]Hi again lol when you removed the sunroof did you ever think of replacing the top roof skin for a non sunroof model?[/quote] no, but have enquired about a fibre glass or carbon fibre skin instead ;)

Post 415748 by p fandango on 2011-10-10 19:44:09

[quote=850Rick;415740]Thanks for the update.I know basic electrics but i would need to no what was what so i could just connect them up[/quote] i'll see if i can get the colour codes off him

Post 415755 by T4Rick on 2011-10-10 19:53:46

[quote=p fandango;415747]no, but have enquired about a fibre glass or carbon fibre skin instead ;)[/quote] I carnt wait mate i will be following

Post 415756 by T4Rick on 2011-10-10 19:54:31

[quote=p fandango;415748]i'll see if i can get the colour codes off him[/quote] Thanks mate

Post 417195 by T4Rick on 2011-10-17 19:33:30

Any updates on the speedo side mate

Post 417201 by p fandango on 2011-10-17 19:55:20

[quote=850Rick;417195]Any updates on the speedo side mate[/quote] erm well, no. I've got the wires now thanks to Johnny but not got round to doing any more yet. I'll have a look soon, promise lol

Post 417202 by JT on 2011-10-17 19:58:48

xmas is coming!! lol

Post 417206 by T4Rick on 2011-10-17 20:10:13

[quote=johnnytempest;417202]xmas is coming!! lol[/quote] Needs doing lol i want to do away with my abs but i need my speedo lol

Post 417207 by JT on 2011-10-17 20:13:24

I dont use a speedo! dont have time to look at it,even if I did! lol as long as those leads I've given Pedro dont confuse my ecu, i'll be fine

Post 417215 by T4Rick on 2011-10-17 20:39:45

Mine is road legal lol

Post 417390 by T4Rick on 2011-10-18 21:58:39

Any updates

Post 417419 by p fandango on 2011-10-19 04:01:09

[quote=850Rick;417390]Any updates[/quote] nope, afraid not. Might have a look the weekend

Post 417507 by T4Rick on 2011-10-19 20:12:57

Ok mate lol

Post 417989 by p fandango on 2011-10-22 14:36:09

been shopping. Ordered new rear brake discs & pads (already got fronts), some more silicone joints to carry on with the radiator pipes, & all the bits for a JT spec fuel system :)

Post 418170 by p fandango on 2011-10-23 02:14:40

perspex ordered for the remaining windows as well, annoyingly i found out once i'd paid the company is only 5minutes down the road so could of saved £20 postage. According to my list all i need to finish BT now is a new windscreen & more alloy pipes for the radiator

Post 418177 by T4Rick on 2011-10-23 09:09:48

And the speed sensor lol

Post 418182 by p fandango on 2011-10-23 09:38:34

[quote=850Rick;418177]And the speed sensor lol[/quote] erm no. & not trying to disappoint you, but i can't remember where i put the wire :worried:

Post 418183 by JT on 2011-10-23 10:05:40

[quote=p fandango;418170]perspex ordered for the remaining windows as well, annoyingly i found out once i'd paid the company is only 5minutes down the road so could of saved £20 postage. According to my list all i need to finish BT now is a new windscreen & more alloy pipes for the radiator[/quote] so BT will be running by the end of the week then ??? :)

Post 418196 by p fandango on 2011-10-23 10:50:31

[quote=johnnytempest;418183]so BT will be running by the end of the week then ??? :)[/quote] lol not quite that soon, all the bits are coming together. Just getting them fitted then lol i'll let you know when the fuel pump turns up so you can plumb that in ;) lol

Post 418215 by JT on 2011-10-23 12:05:34

[quote=p fandango;418196] i'll let you know when the fuel pump turns up so you can plumb that in ;) lol[/quote] I did a you on that 1! got someone else to do it!! lol

Post 418221 by p fandango on 2011-10-23 12:31:34

[quote=johnnytempest;418215]I did a you on that 1! got someone else to do it!! lol[/quote] cheeky ****er lol. Sam was trying to make out you do everything on the car, i knew that weren't right lol

Post 418803 by p fandango on 2011-10-25 18:12:31

the goodies are turning up, fuel swirl pot & some more silicone joints for the rad pipes turned up today. Got a failed delivery note which i think is the fuel pump mount, perspex is coming tomorrow as well. Also ordered my UR racing chassis braces which will take about 4-6 weeks. Flywheel & a pair of new front hubs are in the engineering shop. Next job is to book her in for a new screen while i'm off work & get some of the bits fitted lol

Post 418810 by JT on 2011-10-25 18:26:52

gonna have to get your finger out now, no excuses!!:hidesbehi

Post 418812 by p fandango on 2011-10-25 18:28:55

[quote=johnnytempest;418810]gonna have to get your finger out now, no excuses!!:hidesbehi[/quote] there is, time lol. Is that the right swirl pot? (is so what goes where lmao)

Post 418814 by JT on 2011-10-25 18:33:35

[quote=p fandango;418812]there is, time lol. Is that the right swirl pot? (is so what goes where lmao)[/quote] thats the one I sent back yes! how to connect it up............no idea:duck: would you like me to go and have a look?

Post 418818 by p fandango on 2011-10-25 18:37:59

[quote=johnnytempest;418814]thats the one I sent back yes! how to connect it up............no idea:duck:[/quote] the joys of having rules to stick to lol. Surely not another job Sam did, are you sure you've done anything on your car? lol.

would you like me to go and have a look?

Post 418821 by AndysR on 2011-10-25 18:41:11

[quote=p fandango;418803]the goodies are turning up, fuel swirl pot & some more silicone joints for the rad pipes turned up today. Got a failed delivery note which i think is the fuel pump mount, perspex is coming tomorrow as well. Also ordered my UR racing chassis braces which will take about 4-6 weeks. Flywheel & a pair of new front hubs are in the engineering shop. Next job is to book her in for a new screen while i'm off work & get some of the bits fitted lol [/quote] Exactly how long are these 1/4 miles your going to be partaking in? lol

Post 418824 by p fandango on 2011-10-25 18:43:28

[quote=AndysR;418821]Exactly how long are these 1/4 miles your going to be partaking in? lol[/quote] about 1/4mile? i'm lost lol

Post 418828 by jardon on 2011-10-25 18:55:37

I'm interested in this swirl pot too. Will you use the same fuel pump or an external pump? Let us know how it all goes together.

Post 418829 by JT on 2011-10-25 18:56:39

pmsl!! nice 1 Andy! fuel in at the top, out to the secondary pump from the bottom, the other 2 are breather pipes, 1 from the front of the car the other to the main tank.......i think lol

Post 418994 by p fandango on 2011-10-26 12:17:29

another busy day at work, got the windscreen booked to be replaced. Fuel pump mount collected & the Perspex has been delivered. Still got 3hrs left & bored so who knows what i'll end up ordering now lol

Post 419379 by p fandango on 2011-10-27 20:09:43

i've already been called a cheat for this next gadget, but i ordered traction control today :) (& a TTV flywheel lol)

Post 419999 by T4Rick on 2011-10-29 20:23:28

Hi mate did you remove the evaporator sensor?did you get the management light on?

Post 420127 by T4Rick on 2011-10-29 23:28:32

Hi mate will this car be road legal?

Post 420128 by JT on 2011-10-29 23:33:05

[quote=p fandango;419379]i've already been called a cheat for this next gadget, but i ordered traction control today :) (& a TTV flywheel lol)[/quote] oh come on! lol without that suspension you will need all the help you can get!! :)

Post 420143 by p fandango on 2011-10-30 06:23:14

[quote=850Rick;419999]Hi mate did you remove the evaporator sensor?did you get the management light on?[/quote] i'd already got a permanent CEL light by then anyway because i binned the BCS, but don't think it does throw one [quote=850Rick;420127]Hi mate will this car be road legal?[/quote] hopefully lol

Post 420144 by p fandango on 2011-10-30 06:28:10

[quote=johnnytempest;420128]oh come on! lol without that suspension you will need all the help you can get!! :)[/quote] i need help anyway lol. As you know suspension is on the list, just don't know what to spend the money on next lol

Post 420184 by T4Rick on 2011-10-30 09:14:01

[quote=p fandango;420143]i'd already got a permanent CEL light by then anyway because i binned the BCS, but don't think it does throw one hopefully lol[/quote] I erase my codes last night which was a good thing,secondly one thing that really worrys me is the abs set up.There are new regs coming in from jan 2012 apprently which and im guessing that they will test to see if the abs is working or not and they will no if the car was surpose to have abs or not,where would i stand on that level if it was removed completley?

Post 420186 by p fandango on 2011-10-30 09:30:25

[quote=850Rick;420184]I erase my codes last night which was a good thing,secondly one thing that really worrys me is the abs set up.There are new regs coming in from jan 2012 apprently which and im guessing that they will test to see if the abs is working or not and they will no if the car was surpose to have abs or not,where would i stand on that level if it was removed completley?[/quote] it really doesn't depend on the regs that are being brought in. I'd of thought the regs would come in for cars made after the start date (ie jan 2012) as our cars currently confirm. Even if the regs are back-dated there are still ways around it ;)

Post 420193 by T4Rick on 2011-10-30 10:19:51

Enlighten me o great one lol

Post 421016 by p fandango on 2011-11-02 07:35:51

[quote=850Rick;420193]Enlighten me o great one lol[/quote] I'll pm once i get home sir, naff signal and cr4p phone lol

Post 421020 by p fandango on 2011-11-02 08:24:04

while i can get online i'll tell u about a nasty person on the forum, i got a threat via text saying if i didn't buy some new suspension he'd call me names on the forum. So i've had to buy a set of coilovers as well now So i've got New windscreen Ur racing chassis braces Racelogic traction control Ttv flywheel Custom from wheel hubs Coilvers and depending on bank balance might treat her to a turbo tuner coming

Post 421040 by JT's Mechanic on 2011-11-02 11:28:26

Traction control? You big girl! lol

Post 421047 by p fandango on 2011-11-02 12:46:30

[quote=JT's Mechanic;421040]Traction control? You big girl! lol[/quote] I'll leave it turned off when it comes to your whopping if u want mate lol. The bad thing is i think i paid more that than u did ur car lol

Post 421050 by JT on 2011-11-02 13:22:34

[quote=p fandango;421020]while i can get online i'll tell u about a nasty person on the forum, i got a threat via text saying if i didn't buy some new suspension he'd call me names on the forum. So i've had to buy a set of coilovers as well now So i've got New windscreen Ur racing chassis braces Racelogic traction control Ttv flywheel Custom from wheel hubs Coilvers and depending on bank balance might treat her to a turbo tuner coming[/quote] :band: What sort of bloke would say a thing like that??? Lol

Post 421055 by T4Rick on 2011-11-02 14:23:53

[quote=p fandango;421016]I'll pm once i get home sir, naff signal and cr4p phone lol[/quote] Any updates on the abs wiring

Post 421074 by martybelfastt5 on 2011-11-02 16:06:25

ohh some nice bits there pedro......

Post 421125 by p fandango on 2011-11-02 18:27:26

[quote=johnnytempest;421050]:band: What sort of bloke would say a thing like that??? Lol[/quote] You ya bloody bully lol

Post 421127 by JT on 2011-11-02 18:30:10

You will thank me for it............... fingers crossed:)

Post 421128 by p fandango on 2011-11-02 18:31:13

[quote=850Rick;421055]Any updates on the abs wiring[/quote] Not yet, traction control should be here the weekend so change the speedo wiring then

Post 421130 by p fandango on 2011-11-02 18:33:36

[quote=johnnytempest;421127]You will thank me for it...............[/quote] No i won't, if it turns out to be a good move then it was my own decision lol

Post 421133 by p fandango on 2011-11-02 18:35:34

[quote=martybelfastt5;421074]ohh some nice bits there pedro......[/quote] Thanks, i'm looking forward to chassis braces turning up

Post 421239 by T4Rick on 2011-11-02 21:13:36

[quote=p fandango;421128]Not yet, traction control should be here the weekend so change the speedo wiring then[/quote] Carnt wait

Post 421242 by LiamT4 on 2011-11-02 21:20:24

Can't wait to see this when its finally on the road. But i reckon my lottery numbers will come up first! lol

Post 421257 by JT on 2011-11-02 21:30:36

or maybe a free bus pass!! lol

Post 421344 by p fandango on 2011-11-03 08:52:42

[quote=LiamT4;421242]Can't wait to see this when its finally on the road. But i reckon my lottery numbers will come up first! lol[/quote] I'll admit, there was no need for half the stuff i've just ordered, but did make sure i'd sorted stuff new windscreen and brakes before i started on the retail therapy. She's way past the spec i wanted to bring her back with, and as said i've got everything i need so hopefully an MOT is in sight New target to get her on the strip is march for my birthday, but want her on the road way before then so i can get used to her again

Post 421369 by T4Rick on 2011-11-03 13:14:02

Will be interesting to see it moted with out the abs lol

Post 421483 by T4Rick on 2011-11-03 22:33:06

Do you no how to do the wiring lol

Post 421496 by p fandango on 2011-11-04 02:39:22

[quote=850Rick;421483]Do you no how to do the wiring lol[/quote] I told u how to do it weeks ago so should think so lol

Post 421537 by T4Rick on 2011-11-04 15:47:41

[quote=p fandango;421496]I told u how to do it weeks ago so should think so lol[/quote] Carnt remember lol but what do you do with the remainder of the abs wires?

Post 421543 by p fandango on 2011-11-04 16:15:58

[quote=850Rick;421537]Carnt remember lol but what do you do with the remainder of the abs wires?[/quote] Splice the 2 wires the gearbox sensor into the wheel speed sensor thats bolted to the wheel hub. Cut and bin the unused wires, that's all i did

Post 421577 by T4Rick on 2011-11-04 19:14:58

Gearbox sensor,do you meaning crank sensor?do you have any pics of the set up.

Post 421592 by Volvostorm on 2011-11-04 20:01:19

Look at your diff from underneath, you will see the speedo pick-up, its just above the longer drive shaft. Remove the plug, leave the sensor in the 'box, and splice into the ABS loom, on my car, the speedo sensor is a red 2 pin plug, I don't think it matters which way around the wire go.

Post 421597 by T4Rick on 2011-11-04 20:13:08

[quote=Pault5estate;421592]Look at your diff from underneath, you will see the speedo pick-up, its just above the longer drive shaft. Remove the plug, leave the sensor in the 'box, and splice into the ABS loom, on my car, the speedo sensor is a red 2 pin plug, I don't think it matters which way around the wire go.[/quote] Hi mate i have the manual box gearbox lol and believe it or not ive never seen a sensor on the back of the box lol.I do have a red 2 pin connector looming over the gearbox though not plugged into anything lol

Post 421598 by Volvostorm on 2011-11-04 20:19:56

What age is yours?

Post 421600 by T4Rick on 2011-11-04 20:23:27

My car is a N plate but the engine and box is a 97 model.

Post 421603 by Volvostorm on 2011-11-04 20:28:01

Your speedo is already fed from the ABS sensor, its only the early cars that had the sensor in the 'box. Mines an M plate

Post 421612 by T4Rick on 2011-11-04 20:37:01

[quote=Pault5estate;421603]Your speedo is already fed from the ABS sensor, its only the early cars that had the sensor in the 'box. Mines an M plate[/quote] Hi Paul im not sure where i stand mate can it be converted so i dont have abs lol

Post 421619 by Volvostorm on 2011-11-04 20:54:44

You could, but I would say you would need an early gearbox. Why don't you want the ABS?

Post 421622 by T4Rick on 2011-11-04 21:01:18

Its just another thing to go wrong lol.I will have alook tomorrow to see if i do have one,if not i may be able to fit one

Post 421624 by Volvostorm on 2011-11-04 21:06:37

Apart from a dry solder joint in the ECU, they don't really go wrong.

Post 421628 by T4Rick on 2011-11-04 21:16:38

I do have a light on Paul it wasnt there before i did the engine conversion but now it is lol and the loom is a 95

Post 421634 by Volvostorm on 2011-11-04 21:23:41

Your best bet is read the DTC codes, it will either have a box behind the O/S headlight with a jumper wire, or an OBD port inside the car. Sorry I can't be more help.

Post 421642 by T4Rick on 2011-11-04 21:29:42

[quote=Pault5estate;421634]Your best bet is read the DTC codes, it will either have a box behind the O/S headlight with a jumper wire, or an OBD port inside the car. Sorry I can't be more help.[/quote] Thanks for your help mate

Post 421644 by M-R-P on 2011-11-04 21:33:28

Best way to get rid of that light is to find some black insulating tape...;)

Post 421660 by T4Rick on 2011-11-04 21:59:38

[quote=martinrpeachey;421644]Best way to get rid of that light is to find some black insulating tape...;)[/quote] Wont they test the abs though from next year

Post 421662 by Volvostorm on 2011-11-04 22:02:59

[quote=850Rick;421660]Wont they test the abs though from next year[/quote] ABS light has been tested for years.

Post 421665 by M-R-P on 2011-11-04 22:09:28

After january, it's a fail rather than an advisory isn't it?

Post 421666 by T4Rick on 2011-11-04 22:09:35

And mine is on lol and wont go off.If a piece of insulation tape found its way onto my abs light do you think i would be ok lol

Post 421668 by M-R-P on 2011-11-04 22:13:14

Providing you "know" the bloke testing the car and/or they don't plug the car in, who's gonna know/care? How did that boot kid go by the way?

Post 421669 by Volvostorm on 2011-11-04 22:14:02

[quote=martinrpeachey;421665]After january, it's a fail rather than an advisory isn't it?[/quote] The ABS system will have a special sequence of warning lights when the ignition is switched on to indicate that the system is functioning correctly. That is tested for the MOT. The ABS as such is not tested. So if, as a result of your ABS failure the warning lights show an incorrect indication, then that will result in an MOT failure. - MOTT Taken from here: http://www.motester.co.uk/CarOwnersGuidetoTheMOT/MOTQA/MOTQApage3.aspx about half way down

Post 421672 by T4Rick on 2011-11-04 22:16:57

[quote=Pault5estate;421669]The ABS system will have a special sequence of warning lights when the ignition is switched on to indicate that the system is functioning correctly. That is tested for the MOT. The ABS as such is not tested. So if, as a result of your ABS failure the warning lights show an incorrect indication, then that will result in an MOT failure. - MOTT Taken from here: http://www.motester.co.uk/CarOwnersGuidetoTheMOT/MOTQA/MOTQApage3.aspx about half way down[/quote] I better find my fault then

Post 421683 by Volvostorm on 2011-11-04 22:26:44

Yours being a N reg, has the later type ABS, so is probably a dry joint in the ABS ECU http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=224 I believe the service isn't offered any more, but its handy for the pictures

Post 421687 by p fandango on 2011-11-04 22:30:20

[quote=Pault5estate;421669]The ABS system will have a special sequence of warning lights when the ignition is switched on to indicate that the system is functioning correctly. That is tested for the MOT. The ABS as such is not tested. So if, as a result of your ABS failure the warning lights show an incorrect indication, then that will result in an MOT failure. - MOTT Taken from here: http://www.motester.co.uk/CarOwnersGuidetoTheMOT/MOTQA/MOTQApage3.aspx about half way down[/quote] so as there is no regulation to keep the ABS, & as part of the removal we removed everything including the light it can't illuminate to show a fault which there isn't

Post 421690 by p fandango on 2011-11-04 22:34:29

just got back off the hols to find a nice few pressies TTV said 3-4weeks, yet here it is :) not exactly the best set-up, no adjustment on the damperning but they were cheap

Post 421693 by Volvostorm on 2011-11-04 22:38:03

[quote=p fandango;421687]so as there is no regulation to keep the ABS, & as part of the removal we removed everything including the light it can't illuminate to show a fault which there isn't[/quote] I would say so, yes. I'll ask my tester mate tomorrow

Post 421695 by M-R-P on 2011-11-04 22:41:24

[quote=Pault5estate;421669]The ABS system will have a special sequence of warning lights when the ignition is switched on to indicate that the system is functioning correctly. That is tested for the MOT. The ABS as such is not tested. So if, as a result of your ABS failure the warning lights show an incorrect indication, then that will result in an MOT failure. - MOTT Taken from here: http://www.motester.co.uk/CarOwnersGuidetoTheMOT/MOTQA/MOTQApage3.aspx about half way down[/quote] My point exactly. Paul, if you could let us know what you find from your mot m8...?;)

Post 421810 by T4Rick on 2011-11-05 10:40:44

[quote=p fandango;421687]so as there is no regulation to keep the ABS, & as part of the removal we removed everything including the light it can't illuminate to show a fault which there isn't[/quote] Sounds fair enough

Post 421886 by Shadow on 2011-11-05 18:21:18

just find the oil pressure warning light wire and wire the abs light in to that. abs light on with the ignition and off when the engine is running. did it on an old 309 gti before and it passed.

Post 422070 by T4Rick on 2011-11-05 22:00:37

[quote=Shadow;421886]just find the oil pressure warning light wire and wire the abs light in to that. abs light on with the ignition and off when the engine is running. did it on an old 309 gti before and it passed.[/quote] That is a very smart idea lol

Post 422160 by p fandango on 2011-11-06 12:20:32

started fitting the suspension, but need to get some spring compressors so could only fit the rear shocks & rear spring cup. Lowered it back down with no spring in for now, i want to keep that sort of height lol

Post 422167 by Jamest5r on 2011-11-06 12:38:22

You dont need to compress the springs for the rear's just undo the top of the strut and you can pull the swing arm down enough to get the spring in and then put a jack under the bottom mount and jack the strut back in, i did this yesterday on the mrs car and it worked :)

Post 422169 by p fandango on 2011-11-06 12:45:13

[quote=jamest5r;422167]You dont need to compress the springs for the rear's just undo the top of the strut and you can pull the swing arm down enough to get the spring in and then put a jack under the bottom mount and jack the strut back in, i did this yesterday on the mrs car and it worked :)[/quote] yeh the standard springs were soft enough to compress with pipe pliers & cable ties to get it out, but the new springs are harder & got the bigger collar to go over. Must admit i didn't try forcing the arm down just let gravity do its bit, might try again later. When you say "top of the strut" i guess you mean of the shock, i assume top of the spring just sits in the collar as it just fell out (with a bit of force lol)

Post 422171 by Jamest5r on 2011-11-06 12:48:34

Yeah that's what i mean the shock lol, the spring just sit's in the top and yes they will just fall out, if you've got someone else there get them to stand on the swing arm that usually gets it low enough :)

Post 422179 by T4Rick on 2011-11-06 13:34:06

Looks nice mate

Post 422325 by Shadow on 2011-11-06 19:29:59

i wouldn't leave it like that for too long sitting like that you might damage the shocks as they have been bottomed out and you haven't got any bump stops fitted.

Post 422370 by p fandango on 2011-11-06 20:23:16

[quote=Shadow;422325]i wouldn't leave it like that for too long sitting like that you might damage the shocks as they have been bottomed out and you haven't got any bump stops fitted.[/quote] i've already bought some spring compressors from Screwfix, just got to pick them up tomorrow then hopefully get the springs fitted in the afternoon. I am serious about trying to get it that low, & i've done a little mod to give about 2" more shock travel before bottoming out than on a normal T-5

Post 422377 by Shadow on 2011-11-06 20:28:10

you extend the top mounts didn't you.

Post 422379 by p fandango on 2011-11-06 20:29:47

[quote=Shadow;422377]you extend the top mounts didn't you.[/quote] lmao, i might of done, or i might of just turned them upside down lol

Post 422382 by M-R-P on 2011-11-06 20:32:31

Aaah so that's why you wanted to see how my top mounts went together! The thread is up now;)

Post 422386 by p fandango on 2011-11-06 20:36:35

[quote=martinrpeachey;422382]Aaah so that's why you wanted to see how my top mounts went together! The thread is up now;)[/quote] it was the rear mounts i've inverted, i've yet to strip down the front struts which is where your helping me sir ;) (i've have a look at the thread now thanks)

Post 422387 by Shadow on 2011-11-06 20:38:12

was that intentional or did you just put it back together wrong lol?

Post 422389 by p fandango on 2011-11-06 20:39:42

[quote=Shadow;422387]was that intentional or did you just put it back together wrong lol?[/quote] ah it was a planned screw-up lol

Post 422545 by p fandango on 2011-11-07 13:13:34

traction control almost done, well when i say done i mean i've glued the switch in place :)

Post 422568 by p fandango on 2011-11-07 14:55:04

got the rear spring in, & now it doesn't look any different than the normal Volvo lowering suspension. certainly doesn't look like the 70mm drop it said on the advert, i'll leave it how it is till its MOT'd & back on the road but can see the springs being ambushed by Mr Angle Grinder once everything's sorted. See how the front goes tomorrow

Post 422569 by M-R-P on 2011-11-07 15:00:12

[quote=p fandango;422568]got the rear spring in, & now it doesn't look any different than the normal Volvo lowering suspension. certainly doesn't look like the 70mm drop it said on the advert, i'll leave it how it is till its MOT'd & back on the road but can see the springs being ambushed by Mr Angle Grinder once everything's sorted. See how the front goes tomorrow [/quote] Perhaps it's something to do with weight (or lack of it!) Chuck a few bags of sand in the back, that'll sort it!;)

Post 422570 by p fandango on 2011-11-07 15:02:20

[quote=martinrpeachey;422569]Perhaps it's something to do with weight (or lack of it!) Chuck a few bags of sand in the back, that'll sort it!;)[/quote] lmao thats defeating the object a bit really, if i cut the spring in half i'll be saving even more weight lol

Post 422571 by M-R-P on 2011-11-07 15:04:25

Why not just weld the suspension linkage up and do away with the springs and shocks completely? save a sh1tload of weight, that would! :hilarious

Post 422572 by p fandango on 2011-11-07 15:08:10

[quote=martinrpeachey;422571]Why not just weld the suspension linkage up and do away with the springs and shocks completely? save a sh1tload of weight, that would! :hilarious[/quote] i can't weld, but i like it lol

Post 422724 by JT on 2011-11-07 21:53:22

[quote=p fandango;422568]got the rear spring in, & now it doesn't look any different than the normal Volvo lowering suspension. certainly doesn't look like the 70mm drop it said on the advert, i'll leave it how it is till its MOT'd & back on the road but can see the springs being ambushed by Mr Angle Grinder once everything's sorted. See how the front goes tomorrow [/quote] thats 70mm with all the usual Volvo interior refinements!!:rolleyes:

Post 422727 by p fandango on 2011-11-07 21:54:49

[quote=johnnytempest;422724]thats 70mm with all the usual Volvo interior refinements!!:rolleyes:[/quote] thats toss, thats what it is lol

Post 422784 by JT on 2011-11-07 22:39:42

I'm guess thats as low as it goes?? lol

Post 422803 by p fandango on 2011-11-07 22:48:38

[quote=johnnytempest;422784]I'm guess thats as low as it goes?? lol[/quote] we'll see about that, but yeh thats with the adjusters on there lowest setting

Post 422838 by JT on 2011-11-07 23:13:45

hmm, not good

Post 422943 by p fandango on 2011-11-08 13:29:13

thanks to the replies on my shock thread i've got the front coil-over on, now thats how it should be. Get the rear to match & i'll be happy

Post 422973 by p fandango on 2011-11-08 16:27:38

Innovate AFR kit has just turned up as well, certainly got some wiring to do now lol

Post 423058 by JT on 2011-11-08 19:44:01

[quote=p fandango;422973]Innovate AFR kit has just turned up as well, certainly got some wiring to do now lol [/quote] and where did you source that from? :)

Post 423061 by p fandango on 2011-11-08 19:50:33

[quote=johnnytempest;423058]and where did you source that from? :)[/quote] LINK. 2days delivery & they even gave me a free diary :)

Post 423064 by M-R-P on 2011-11-08 19:53:48

[quote=p fandango;422943]thanks to the replies on my shock thread i've got the front coil-over on, now thats how it should be. Get the rear to match & i'll be happy [/quote] Just make sure you know a way out of your estate that hasn't got any speed humps.... or catseyes for that matter ;)

Post 423067 by JT on 2011-11-08 19:55:05

[quote=p fandango;423061]LINK. 2days delivery & they even gave me a free diary :) [/quote] a diary to help you remember things? :hidesbehi lol

Post 423070 by p fandango on 2011-11-08 20:00:34

[quote=martinrpeachey;423064]Just make sure you know a way out of your estate that hasn't got any speed humps.... or catseyes for that matter ;)[/quote] i think its going to be a bumper off job getting down the drive lol. My old ugly bumper never had any problems with speed bumps & was about as low so don't think i'll have any problems once i make it to the road lol

Post 423072 by p fandango on 2011-11-08 20:01:22

[quote=johnnytempest;423067]a diary to help you remember things? :hidesbehi[/quote] i keep forgetting where i put them lol

Post 423075 by M-R-P on 2011-11-08 20:04:03

[quote=p fandango;423070]i think its going to be a bumper off job getting down the drive lol. My old ugly bumper never had any problems with speed bumps & was about as low so don't think i'll have any problems once i make it to the road lol[/quote] Bumper? more like a chewing gum scraper! pmsl

Post 423076 by JT on 2011-11-08 20:04:06

[quote=p fandango;423070]i think its going to be a bumper off job getting down the drive lol. My old ugly bumper never had any problems with speed bumps & was about as low so don't think i'll have any problems once i make it to the road lol [/quote] dont show me pics of that bumper! you know it upsets me!:uglyhamme

Post 423081 by p fandango on 2011-11-08 20:12:28

[quote=johnnytempest;423076]dont show me pics of that bumper! you know it upsets me!:uglyhamme[/quote] sorry, i do like that picture (BT with a shine lol). It was a VOC concours meet, when i get to the entrance the woman on the gate said "i guess your for the modified class" lol just to upset you even more, the bumper when it even sticked up as you'd have it lol

Post 423095 by JT on 2011-11-08 20:23:28

[quote=p fandango;423081]sorry, i do like that picture (BT with a shine lol). It was a VOC concours meet, when i get to the entrance the woman on the gate said "i guess your for the modified class" lol just to upset you even more, the bumper when it even sticked up as you'd have it lol [/quote] I'm not looking..........:B_censore:B_censore :finger: lol

Post 423101 by p fandango on 2011-11-08 20:33:08

[quote=johnnytempest;423095]I'm not looking..........:B_censore:B_censore :finger: lol[/quote] you won't want to see a pic of the bumper in the hands of its previous owner then, exactly how it would look on your car (except Rydell didn't have wonky stickers lol)

Post 423105 by JT on 2011-11-08 20:35:17

SWEAR FILTER!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

Post 423107 by p fandango on 2011-11-08 20:36:36

[quote=johnnytempest;423105]SWEAR FILTER!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol[/quote] this is fun, i'd be bored if i hadn't got you to wind up. Thanks mate :)

Post 423110 by JT on 2011-11-08 20:40:12

At least i'm usefull for something! lol in that AFR kit, does part of that replace the Lambda sensor???

Post 423114 by p fandango on 2011-11-08 20:43:26

[quote=johnnytempest;423110]in that AFR kit, does part of that replace the Lambda sensor???[/quote] its got an additional lamba sensor you have to put in the exhaust, you get the mounting bung in the kit as well. Ferrita downpipes comes with a spare bung already welded into the pipe ready to use

Post 423153 by T4Rick on 2011-11-08 21:53:42

What size wheels did the touring car use?

Post 423155 by p fandango on 2011-11-08 21:58:05

[quote=850Rick;423153]What size wheels did the touring car use?[/quote] 19's

Post 423161 by T4Rick on 2011-11-08 22:06:30

What profile tyres did they use lol.Did they use coil overs or std suspension?

Post 423179 by Volvostorm on 2011-11-08 22:27:26

[quote=850Rick;423161]What profile tyres did they use lol.Did they use coil overs or std suspension?[/quote] I'm sure they ran Ohlin's type suspension, and racing slicks, in the dry, of course!

Post 423184 by T4Rick on 2011-11-08 22:33:14

[quote=Pault5estate;423179]I'm sure they ran Ohlin's type suspension, and racing slicks, in the dry, of course![/quote] What is Ohlins suspension lol

Post 423224 by Jim S70R on 2011-11-08 23:34:14

[quote=p fandango;422973]Innovate AFR kit has just turned up as well, certainly got some wiring to do now lol [/quote] Nice setup, mate of mine has just brought the same gauge. There is 1 thing I must mention.....all that extra wiring looks a tad on the heavy side, are you sure you'll be alright adding that extra weight to the car lol

Post 423225 by M-R-P on 2011-11-08 23:39:08

[quote=Jim S70R;423224]Nice setup, mate of mine has just brought the same gauge. There is 1 thing I must mention.....all that extra wiring looks a tad on the heavy side, are you sure you'll be alright adding that extra weight to the car lol[/quote] Hehe, bit more weight might help push the back springs down a bit lol ;)

Post 423227 by Jim S70R on 2011-11-08 23:42:06

[quote=martinrpeachey;423225]hehe, bit more weight might help push the back springs down a bit lol ;)[/quote] :) :)

Post 423230 by p fandango on 2011-11-08 23:48:22

[quote=Jim S70R;423224]Nice setup, mate of mine has just brought the same gauge. There is 1 thing I must mention.....all that extra wiring looks a tad on the heavy side, are you sure you'll be alright adding that extra weight to the car lol[/quote] [quote=martinrpeachey;423225]Hehe, bit more weight might help push the back springs down a bit lol ;)[/quote] i've found a bit more metal to cut off so the weight should be counteracted anyway lol

Post 423232 by Jim S70R on 2011-11-08 23:51:08

[quote=p fandango;423230]i've found a bit more metal to cut off so the weight should be counteracted anyway lol[/quote] Lol the cutting device used to remove this bit of metal wouldn't be an angle grinder by any chance would it....

Post 423233 by p fandango on 2011-11-08 23:53:52

[quote=Jim S70R;423232]Lol the cutting device used to remove this bit of metal wouldn't be an angle grinder by any chance would it....[/quote] it most certainly would sir, i actually used it this morning to cut the main nut off the top of the shock because i couldn't get the thing to move with spanners lol. Quite a handy tool once you get used to it lol

Post 423235 by Jim S70R on 2011-11-09 00:01:34

[quote=p fandango;423233]it most certainly would sir, i actually used it this morning to cut the main nut off the top of the shock because i couldn't get the thing to move with spanners lol. Quite a handy tool once you get used to it lol[/quote] Lol you and that bloody tool, you'll be using to cut food tins and your mail open next lol.

Post 423237 by p fandango on 2011-11-09 00:05:09

[quote=Jim S70R;423235]Lol you and that bloody tool, you'll be using to cut food tins and your mail open next lol.[/quote] i thought everyone knew that if you open your soup with a gas axe its cooked by the time you pour it into the bowl lol

Post 423238 by M-R-P on 2011-11-09 00:07:26

I personally own a Bosch GWS660, although, I have been known to hang - off a Fein WSG20 or a Hilti DCG180D Google them... Pedro Porno!

Post 423242 by ncarnall on 2011-11-09 00:33:37

Pretty sure that they were bespoke suspension systems fitted as I remember when I worked for TWR in kidlington making special parts for donnington testing the following day and had a huge blocking when they weren't ready for 6am on Saturday lol I was driving around in a BMW M535i at the time, just a shame I didn't have a t5 as there was always loads of parts about inc wheels!

Post 423250 by p fandango on 2011-11-09 06:10:58

rear suspension, a bit different to our delta link system lol as you can see from this engine bay pic, the front struts are so short they don't even reach the top of the turret. The reservoir for the Ohlin shocks are mounted onto the strutbrace/rollcage

Post 423252 by JUDGENINJA on 2011-11-09 06:43:47

I do remember seeing the ohlin suspension for sale in a Volvo accessory catalogue.

Post 423255 by p fandango on 2011-11-09 08:04:54

[quote=JUDGENINJA;423252]I do remember seeing the ohlin suspension for sale in a Volvo accessory catalogue.[/quote] i asked about it many years ago, £1500 lol

Post 423295 by p fandango on 2011-11-09 11:56:49

got the other front strut done this morning, & Johnny you were right they catch the wings. Only took a bit of lock getting her down the drive & you could hear them rubbing, oh well out comes Mr Angle Grinder again lol

Post 423298 by M-R-P on 2011-11-09 12:01:24

Bloody hell Pedro, it moved! Whose is the silver one? Not a side project is it?

Post 423302 by p fandango on 2011-11-09 12:07:57

[quote=martinrpeachey;423298]Bloody hell Pedro, it moved! Whose is the silver one? Not a side project is it?[/quote] still only firing on 4 cylinders, but yeh she moved (scary with no foot brakes tho lol). The silver D5 is my old mans

Post 423303 by t5 pete on 2011-11-09 12:23:55

the next step pedro is get it firing on all clyinders do you think it is a electrical problem or have you done a compression test

Post 423334 by the young mechanic on 2011-11-09 13:52:06

[quote=p fandango;423295]got the other front strut done this morning, & Johnny you were right they catch the wings. Only took a bit of lock getting her down the drive & you could hear them rubbing, oh well out comes Mr Angle Grinder again lol [/quote] looks a bit different to the rest

Post 423366 by p fandango on 2011-11-09 15:45:11

[quote=t5 pete;423303]the next step pedro is get it firing on all clyinders do you think it is a electrical problem or have you done a compression test[/quote] oh don't say things like that, i've only just replaced the dizzy, plugs & arm so hoping its the HT leads. Never thought it could be a problem with the cylinder its self because its not done anything stressful, altho i have been running here every now & again with no coolant but never for more than a minutes a day

Post 423379 by claymore on 2011-11-09 16:29:15

[quote=p fandango;423366]oh don't say things like that, i've only just replaced the dizzy, plugs & arm so hoping its the HT leads. Never thought it could be a problem with the cylinder its self because its not done anything stressful, altho i have been running here every now & again with no coolant but never for more than a minutes a day[/quote] That won't do it any harm at all

Post 423384 by p fandango on 2011-11-09 16:33:15

[quote=claymore;423379]That won't do it any harm at all[/quote] it didn't think it would as there was no way it's been ran long enough to get any warmth into the engine, thank you sir (i've ran out of thanks, but i owe you ;))

Post 423392 by p fandango on 2011-11-09 16:43:13

perspex rear window done, 3 of the screw holes have cracked but hopefully it'll still stay in place lol. 1 more rear quarter to do then thats the windows sorted

Post 423770 by p fandango on 2011-11-10 10:38:52

new windscreen :)

Post 423771 by M-R-P on 2011-11-10 10:46:01

[quote=p fandango;423770]new windscreen :) [/quote] Is the tape to hold the glass in or to protect it when the bonnet flips up? lol Countersunk washers would stop the perspex cracking ;)

Post 423784 by p fandango on 2011-11-10 12:18:03

[quote=martinrpeachey;423771]Is the tape to hold the glass in or to protect it when the bonnet flips up? lol Countersunk washers would stop the perspex cracking ;)[/quote] i told him the glue has too heavy so the tape is holding the screen in lol. With 4 bonnet pins that bonnet better stay where it is, altho its that thin now with the reinforcement gone it'll probably just bend in half lol i've countersunk the screws, haven't got any washers lol. The first & major crack was done when i couldn't find my countersink bit so tried using a large drill bit to do it, failed lol

Post 423789 by M-R-P on 2011-11-10 12:27:44

[quote=p fandango;423784]i told him the glue has too heavy so the tape is holding the screen in lol. With 4 bonnet pins that bonnet better stay where it is, altho its that thin now with the reinforcement gone it'll probably just bend in half lol i've countersunk the screws, haven't got any washers lol. The first & major crack was done when i couldn't find my countersink bit so tried using a large drill bit to do it, failed lol[/quote] Honestly Pedro, Thousands of pounds worth of mods and you can't go buy yourself some washers? Shame on you! lol

Post 423795 by p fandango on 2011-11-10 12:32:22

[quote=martinrpeachey;423789]Honestly Pedro, Thousands of pounds worth of mods and you can't go buy yourself some washers? Shame on you! lol[/quote] can't say i've even seen anything like what i think your referring. I've only seen normal washers or cup washers. The windows got to come back out anyway as its perminantly fogged, windscreen bloke says its needs some sort of a seal, might try a foam tape

Post 423799 by M-R-P on 2011-11-10 12:39:41

[quote=p fandango;423795]can't say i've even seen anything like what i think your referring. I've only seen normal washers or cup washers. The windows got to come back out anyway as its perminantly fogged, windscreen bloke says its needs some sort of a seal, might try a foam tape[/quote] Howsabout these... :)

Post 423801 by p fandango on 2011-11-10 12:43:32

[quote=martinrpeachey;423799]Howsabout these... :)[/quote] i want the screws to sit flush really, i think if i did all the holes properly with the countersink bit & didn't do them up too tight it would of been alright. Next time lol

Post 423803 by M-R-P on 2011-11-10 12:52:55

From my experience fitting safety guards and screens to machines, using screws with small heads on plastic or brittle materials can lead to the area round the head shattering under pressure. Having a washer stops the "wedge" effect and makes the fixing many times stronger. Worth thinking about, I wouldn't wanna see BT hit 110 up the strip and have the rear window blow out ;)

Post 423805 by p fandango on 2011-11-10 12:55:10

[quote=martinrpeachey;423803]From my experience fitting safety guards and screens to machines, using screws with small heads on plastic or brittle materials can lead to the area round the head shattering under pressure. Having a washer stops the "wedge" effect and makes the fixing many times stronger. Worth thinking about, I wouldn't wanna see BT hit 110 up the strip and have the rear window blow out ;)[/quote] i've used screws every 6" in an attempt to spread the load, i'll use washers next time lol

Post 423809 by p fandango on 2011-11-10 13:02:32

final perspex window done, also the pod turned up for the AFR gauge. Really not looking forward to all this wiring lol

Post 423817 by JT on 2011-11-10 13:31:08

Looking good mate, nearly there! :)