black phase 2, old friend of the forum

[bood]

hi, i have had a couple of 5's now but i have treated myself to this one. i cant take any credit at the moment for the work but it will is by no means a finished project.

the engine is only 2k old with a lot of uprated parts, the body has good paint and the interior is tidy with a nice set of flocked door cards

hope you like

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0835.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0834.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0840.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0829-1.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0836.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0837.jpg

jobs on the list are

a good detailing session
sit the front better in relation to the rear
a side exit
the T25 is quite laggy for some reason
paint the alloy scuttle tray cover
bleed the brakes
was tempted to read up on the clio dash swap but not sure

thanks
adam

[DLampitt]

iv been watching this on ebay this week looks stunning keep it looking fresh dont put a clio dash in :( keep it how it should be mate :)

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

Looks very nice, i happen to have a nice sidey for sale if your interested.

[Andyturbo!]

Saw this on eBay too, it looks awesome mate, agree with the dash tho leave as is pal :agree:

[bood]

thanks for the comments, i am so pleased with it and the detail to what has been replaced is second to none.

i think i agree i will leave the dash alone.

i am undecided about the wheels also, i am very tempted to get some standard wheels refurbed to complete the whole original look bar a little lower.

[5 turbo]

:hump::hump:

[tom t]

this looks sweet mate! seriously make me want another one especially in black. and defo leave the dash

[Trevhib]

OE rims will go nice, although it's plenty low enough :agree:

Looks like the seller left their Tuba under the bonnet. You might want to return that.

http://www.musiciansbuy.com/mmMBCOM/images/king_2341.jpg

[bood]

Ha ha cheers

I presume you mean the blow off valve (always makes me laugh)

Is there any difference or pro/con to these instead of the normal dump valve?

Thanks

[jamie_clioGTT]

sweet. its all about the wastegate noises though.

[bood]

And i would get that by blanking off the bv completely yeah?

Thanks

[5 turbo]

And i would get that by blanking off the bv completely yeah?

Thanks


yup block it off.........for double :hump::hump: effect :agree:

[Nad-5GTT]

That looks lovely, i really like a glossy black 5.:cool:

[Chunk]

Does look very nice indeed.

For the record though, it's not a wastegate noise, it's turbo stall :smokin:

[bood]

thanks again for the comments lads.

i do prefer the wastegate (turbo stall noise) but for that reason i will keep a dump valve.

now the school hols are over i will be able to get some work done on this.

[bood]

i gave the old girls a little polish and have also been buying a few bits.

on the other side of things i went along a met a very helpful/well know chap off the forum who gave some great advice and i will be sourcing a lot of shiney bits and finishing touches from. thanks again mike (phase 1 16v turbo) was a pleasure to meet you.

here are a couple of pics

i bought these but have changed my mind so back up for sale
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0847.jpg

i am a sucker for anything shiney (engine brace)
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0851.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/KGrHqYOKnUE53V-VJVpBOopv9tK9g60_35.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/bfcb_35.jpg

had a little clean but still needs some time spent on it
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0848.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0849.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0850.jpg

[bood]

sorry for the shakey pics

thanks for looking

adam

[Jonny5]

Paintwork looks stunning :agree:

[Tony Walker]

Very nice :)

[bood]

hi
i have started to get a few jobs under way albeit very small touches

removal of the pretend alarm light. (just need to do the other blank switch now)
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0852.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0855.jpg

new filter
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0854.jpg

and a clean and tidy of the boot.
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0856.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0857.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0860.jpg

i am also after opinions i am on the verge of getting these (in anthracite still) to replace mine
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/wheels.jpg

thanks for reading (please let me know your thoughts on the wheels?????)
adam

[Brigsy]

Nice tidy gtt:agree: The prima williams copys look miles better than current wheels mate :)

[Big Steve - Raider]

Nice tidy gtt:agree: The prima williams copys look miles better than current wheels mate :)

Agree on all points!!

I think the car as it is with the silver Prima's would look great!! You should put them on and upload a picture so we can see? :D

[JimGTT]

Umm, id go standard wheels, mint in silver with a polished lip!!;) Just so happens i have some:D And guess what im after some williams wheels;).

Pm me if you want to go standard and do a deal:D:smokin:

Nice 5 though, looks mint!!!

If you get a sidey, i may be interested in your current one at the right price:)

[bood]

cheers guys.

i dont own the prima wheels yet i am very tempted tho. i think i would rather have the standard wheels than what i have but the butchness the prima ones would add would be nice

the side exit is in the kitchen ready to go on tomorrow all being well

[gtmatt]

Very nice where did you get filter from ? Price etc

[bood]

well the sidey is on now and completely changes the sound of the car its now quite loud and abusive when on the loud pedal.

i am torn weather to get the rear exhaust cut out deleted at a body shop or if i should just run with it just in case one day i change.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0867.jpg

thanks

[gttjames]

very nice!

[Trevhib]

I liked the rear exit exhaust on this car. I'd leave the rear bumper in case you go back :agree:

[James5]

I liked the rear exit exhaust on this car. I'd leave the rear bumper in case you go back :agree:


Get a spare bumper and delete the spare bumper :agree:

[bood]

I must admit i liked the rear exit exhaust and if it was 3 or 3.5 inward roll it may have stayed but i love the sound of the sidey

jtec - think your right i need 2 spare bumpers to cut about so i can keep this one in the loft.

I want to get that back end up touch. is the torsion bar a hard job?

Thanks

[Nottswoody]

I want to get that back end up touch. is the torsion bar a hard job?

Thanks[/quote]


if its been lowerd before it should be free and easy mine hadnt been lowerd before and it was a bitch!!! but nothing a bit of heat wont sort out just be carefull as your very close to the petrol tank :)

[bood]

hopefully gonna give that ago this weekend depending on the rain.

also i am thinking these now??

opinions?? thanks

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/-981073209868040700_zpscb40fe8e.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/-981073209868040702_zpsbac81c5e.jpg

[Trevhib]

I must admit i liked the rear exit exhaust and if it was 3 or 3.5 inward roll it may have stayed

I cut the outward roll part off my last exhaust and it looked ace (IMO).

Two rear bumpers - :agree:

[Kris M]

Those wheels are gash, IMO of course ;):D

[bood]

:laugh::laugh: this is exactly what i am after thanks for being honest :agree:


................ although was hoping for a more positive response ;)

[Tony Walker]

Deffinetly stick with the willy wheels.

[Chris Beer]

Lot of love for this :cool:

[ren_5hitbox]

man that 5 is hot! i want it..... can i touch it?

[bood]

cheers guys, still having loads of wheel ideas so appreciate the input.

i have another question as its next on my list of should i..... and that is do i remove all the window tints???:scratch:

any hows today consisted of grabbing a few chrome parts to add to the collection under the bonnet

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0869_zps96143e76.jpg

also its the little touches i am trying to tidy up and i am as pleased with bits like this as i am with the big purchases

crap holes
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0870_zps69416e4c.jpg

gone
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0871_zpsc121ffff.jpg

[gimme5]

Liking this alot,all the little things make one BIG! difference,keep chipping away:agree:

[benj88]

Lovely motor mate

[bood]

thanks lads.

i have done a little change which is remove the window tints, and its so much nicer inside now and alot nicer to drive at night.

i have also started the refurb of some wish bones. they are being cleaned/painted/poly bushed and new ball joints.

here is some pics

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0876.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0877.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0875.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0872.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0873.jpg

plenty to keep myself busy, thanks for reading :D

[matty j]

Looks awesome makes me miss my black one now I must really pull my fingers out and finish it lol

Keep up the great work :agree:

[bood]

thanks for all the positive comments.:agree:

i thought i would treat it to one of these :cool:
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0878.jpg

be interested to see if its any good.

and in return for this treat it decided to thank me by the window motor giving up with the window down as it began to rain................ love you too!!!:sad2:

looks like the bushes in the motor have just worn very low
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0879.jpg

[Tony Walker]

Its allways a bumpy ride.... massive highs followed closely by some epic lows :D

[Wallace]

:mad::mad:F********king s**t f*****king s**t c**t:wasntme:

I know the feeling - went to move my car today, go to open the window and it stops half way:scratch::mad::mad:

Luckly it was only the connections on the motor.........but i think Tonys right:wasntme:

Keep up the good work mate, by the looks of things your cars pretty tidy and it'll only improve things:agree:

[bood]

cheers lads, there was certainly a few choice words :mad: but a trusty piece of wood has saved the day, and luckly i am not far from one of mikes places so saturday should have new parts and lots of smiles again :D:D:D:D

[tubbyG]

Lovley looking 5 mate. :agree: some nice touches being added too

But wondering where you got your turbo blanket from? Looks :cool:

[bood]

thanks, still got a long list of to do's but when ones gets done 2 more get added :laugh:

the turbo blanket was off the ever wonderful ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbo-Blanket-Heat-Shield-Cover-Turbocharger-T25-T28-T3-GT-25-28-30-32-35-37-BLK-/271042437997?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f1b63636d&_uhb=1#ht_5101wt_1105

hopefully its not a pile of s**t but only one way to find out.

[tubbyG]

thanks, still got a long list of to do's but when ones gets done 2 more get added :laugh:


its always the same story :laugh:............. keep up the progress though and you will get there eventually

cheers for the link, I will check it out.. :agree::agree:,

[bood]

well the fit was ok of the turbo jacket, the interesting thing was after a zesty drive i was able to touch the outside of the jacket (dont try this at home kids) so it must be doing something

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0902.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0903.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0904.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0905.jpg


i have also purchased something else that requires my attention

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMGP0886.jpg

[Andyturbo!]

That's awesome! Mate I love old campa's wots the plans for it?

[bood]

its a westfalia so refit the trim,

refurb the 1600cc and blitz all the rust. new paint job in a sort of putty green/grey colour and then narrow beam and a healthy drop towards the black stuff

[bood]

not much progress at the moment.

i have fitted a set of 285mm brakes tho which are nice and will get pics when i can.

tell you what a black car in this weather is :cry:

[bood]

hi all

here is a couple of pics

i changed the yellow boost hose to a blue one
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMG_20121116_140941.jpg

fitted the big brakes, just need to paint the calipers up either red or black???:confused:
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20121201_080807.jpg

having to wash it all the time it seems in this weather
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMG_20121125_091016.jpg

[Jonny5]

Fantastic pics mate, blue hoses look loads better than "in your face yellow" :agree:
Just out of interest what camera do you use? Your picture quality is amazing :)

[bood]

Hi.

Thanks mate.

the camera is just the one on my old Samsung galaxy s2 phone.

[Trevhib]

Love the engine bay updates.

Paint the calipers black (or just clean them up).

[bood]

cheers pal.

i think i will paint them black just to be clean, would be nice to able to have a hi-spec set up but bit to much for me tho.

[bood]

not much happening but keeping it clean in the snow.

i have decided to clean the seat rails and now thinking they need a freshen up with paint

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20130104_141108.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20130104_141104.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20130104_141647.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20130104_141642.jpg

[bood]

i had 2 stone chips (the only 2 its got) sorted today.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMG_20130220_110814_zpsc876c52e.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMG_20130220_111056_zps9aa1d603.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMG_20130220_115149_zpsc7da12b0.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20130220_115331_zps5fb15710.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20130220_142941_zpsc14ed934.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20130220_164913_zps030bb369.jpg

[Brigsy]

Superb job blowing the chips in mate:agree:

[gttjames]

yer thats pretty impressive work there!

[Tony Walker]

...............theres a denty and scratchy type van in the pic, i think you've been rumbled :laugh::agree:

[bood]

Yeah man!! Sorry if you thought they were my skills i got a pro in to do it

[Os8472]

Yeah man!! Sorry if you thought they were my skills i got a pro in to do it

Ya big cheat, I thought you'd done an awesome job then ;)

[bood]

Sorry for the disappointment there gents

[Trevhib]

how much did he charge?

[bood]

it was £140

i have no idea how that compares, he was here for 4 hours

[Trevhib]

:agree:

[bood]

only a small update

bought some decent mikalor clamps for the boost hoses.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMG_20130222_165411_zpsb80315ce.jpg

[bood]

couple more treats for the old girl

new dials and a set of rear seat hinge covers

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMG_20130308_172826_zps02b52297.jpg

[Nottswoody]

Yeah man!! Sorry if you thought they were my skills i got a pro in to do it


Was this expensive todo? i could do with my bumper painting

[bood]

i paid £140 for the 2 chips and couldn't be happier (unless it never chipped in the first place :laugh:)

[Gtturbo]

Lovely motor pal :)

What wheels have you gone for in the end? I have the same predicament on my black phase 2?

[bood]

Fully loaded for a weeks camping all the gear inside easy.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMG_20130819_083908_zps7d6dff68.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20130819_105015_zpsabbc014f.jpg

[Trevhib]

I love this! Envious :)

[TopCat]

It's a gorgeous car! Black 5's are awesome

[bood]

Thanks guys.

It does well as its my daily all year round as well.

I think there are a couple of odd jobs that need doing but nothing out the norm!!

[5 turbo]

You are lentals using her as a daily, she toooooooooooooo mint for that chore :agree::agree:

Now go buy a ****ter and put her in my Garage ;) :wasntme:

[bood]

Not a daily any more it has a nice dry garage to sit in.

Time for a few changes i think

[Chris Beer]

:crush:

[bood]

So its now bed time for winter

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMG_20131006_172138_zps3f899ffb.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131006_173129_zps864e7e02.jpg

i have a few changes/odd jobs/improvements to make but will keep pics flowing

[phase i 16 v turbo]

Glad to see you are keeping it Adam.:agree:

[bood]

Thanks mike. I came to my senses in the end.

[bood]

The first few parts quite a few more bits to buy but its a start.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131020_100355_zps1df9f35a.jpg

[bood]

Off to the powder coaters!!
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131020_164620_zpsbf0b578f.jpg

[gtmatt]

epic work mate

[bood]

Bought a cossie intercooler and the pipe work to fit should be in its way.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131028_173326_zps8b058259.jpg

also got the bits back from the powder coaters. very pleased!



http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131030_194556_zps2c1200b2.jpg

[bood]

Scuttle cover fitted. simple things like this keep me very happy.

I do need to touch up the bolt heads but its to damp today.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131101_153650_zps04e2a64b.jpg

[Nottswoody]

Scuttle cover fitted. simple things like this keep me very happy.

I do need to touch up the bolt heads but its to damp today.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131101_153650_zps04e2a64b.jpg

I really really need one of these in my life

[bood]

There was one on ebay the other day.

Or i am happy to make a template if you want to get one made :wasntme:

[Nottswoody]

There was one on ebay the other day.

Or i am happy to make a template if you want to get one made :wasntme:

Cheers bud nice bits I'm no good at bud but is be willing to pay for one if there's one as nice as yours going. Got ecus to hide now :) really looks great

[bood]

I have hit a problem

i mocked up my cossie front mount pipes today but really think i prefer my original look with bread bin
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131108_131800_zps289c80d2.jpg

here is before
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMG_20121116_140941.jpg

i am annoyed at myself as i like all the front mount pipe layouts i look at but in front of me i prefer the normal ...... typical

[Jonny5]

Cut your telephone hose in half, insert a bit of metal pipe and rotate it round then put your airfilter where the old intercooler went.
Will fill the big hole nicely :)

[bood]

Good point that would help. although i thought if anyone you would be for the original look :laugh:

i am going to ponder it as i am still not sure

[Jonny5]

although i thought if anyone you would be for the original look :laugh:

True :laugh:
Im at that point with mine where im wanting to improve on the o.e layout and do away with a few pipes to clean the look of the bay up, but how far from the original set-up can you go before you lose that o.e feel.
Its a balance between mods for performance or mods to make it look nicer.

[bood]

Yeah i can understand. you have the o.e setup looking great but there is still the night for you to continue.

Looking at the pics above i can see how cluttered the small pipes are that i have over looked.

[bood]

Also gonna change the strut brace for this one once its powder coated gloss black


http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131108_184521_zps9c8927bd.jpg

[Jonny5]

Looking at the pics above i can see how cluttered the small pipes are that i have over looked.

Best way i found was to take an overhead picture and look at that an work out the best way you can re-route and shorten pipes etc

[bood]

I like that idea thank you i will get that done and see what ideas it brings.

[bood]

Looks like we will be going front mount!:ashamed:

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131109_142158_zpsf484cc71.jpg

[w35ty]

Looks like we will be going front mount!:ashamed:

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131109_142158_zpsf484cc71.jpg

Frontmount:agree:

[bood]

Bloody weather is killing progress.

I need to get a good welder to just weld a blanking plug on the modded cossie cooler.

w35ty were are you located??!!?? :laugh:

[bood]

Things are slowing coming along.

I have finished the mods to the cossie intercooler and licked it in silver. i have also got my replacement strut brace back from the powder coaters


http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131115_162946_zps09f4d29f.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131115_130501_zps6286e9ef.jpg

[bood]

Trial fit

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131116_085247_zps3b4b8b5f.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131116_085153_zps93bf91e4.jpg

the pipe is very close to the drivers side engine mount so its all closer than i thought. passenger side has shed loads of room.

[Jonny5]

I like that!
Looks bang tidy behind the front bumper :agree:
Keep posting plenty of pics on how and where you run the pipes please.
Can you also do a breakdown of what you used once you've finished?
e.g 1 x 90degree bend etc....Cheers ;)

[Trevhib]

This looks awesome. Perfect fitment and style. :agree:

[bood]

Cheers. the pipe work up the front to the carb is the one that really doesn't want to be there.

It looks like the rad will have to move left slightly.

I will happily post all pics and pipes used

[bood]

Right think i have the pipes worked out so just need to order some nice ones up.

Just need to trim the valance as it just touches so will wear over time

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131116_131849_zpsd7d1f8b4.jpg

i also got my new strut brace on just so i got something put together today


http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131116_135321_zps4f03bf8d.jpg

[bood]

Got most of the new pipe work in place just waiting for a 90 degree and my mikalor clamps to show up.
All the new alley tubes have nice swaged ends on as well.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131121_120856_zpsaa05a2ce.jpg

there are a couple of points i don't like so need to give these some thought these are the only places that touch but its just very tight either side of the rad.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131121_120756_zpsc620dbd7.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131121_120819_zps99f9b377.jpg

[bood]

Well its back on the ground now I need to do some refinement either side of the rad still

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131121_135813_zps76a774e6.jpg

i also refitted the discs after having them skimmed and painted the centers to keep them looking tidy. (thanks jonny for the idea)

I do need to paint the calipers probably gloss black

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131121_133947_zps388aad85.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131121_135836_zpsff7829b7.jpg

[hickman]

Could you tell me the width of your cooler I need to know if mine is the 4wd one?

[Spooky]

Dont forget to add a thermostat :agree:

[bood]

Hickman. i will measure in the morning. the 4wd are alot thicker than 2wd

spooky thanks. i does have a thermostat in its just never a had a jubilee clip round it. (is on the to do list but thanks for the reminder)

[gtmatt]

Looking good mate

[bood]

Cheers.

Its had its shake down drive today and all seemed well.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131122_121057_zps4aaf6360.jpg

[bood]

Bought this which should get rid of the standard hoses and let me locate the air filter behind the grille.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131123_141704_zps1e8738d3.jpg

[bood]

Back in pieces yet again!!

Rad flush
slimline fan
external oil cool

are the jobs this time and hopefully that's it then.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131129_144037_zps578e408e.jpg

[bood]

Little cooler in place

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131130_161755_zps5f9b70b0.jpg

[chris]

Looking good mate whats next on list

[bood]

Cheers mate.

the list seems never ending:

Aem afr gauge - awaiting delivery
Move header tank
Fit oil catch tank - Sat in shed
fit malpassi fpr and fuel pressure gauge - Sat in shed
move air filter to behind grille
Full detail

have a rest


get it checked and set up on the rollers :wasntme:

[Jonny5]

Coming on nicely :niceone:

[Chris Beer]

At the moment, this car keeps me visiting the forum mate!

I love it !

[bood]

Thanks for the comments.

Jonny - done you over head photo idea which was great but no have a lot if tidying and relocation to do.

45_cb - thanks mate that is kind of you glad you like it

[bood]

been trying to slowly tidy the engine bay still a long way to go but heres a game of sport the difference

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131208_143943_zps49dd001c.jpg


http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131214_115200_zpse794a113.jpg

i have moved the
air filter
tidyied the oil breather hoses will fit my oil catch tank soon
i have also moved the blled valve and some of the pipe/wiring by the turbo

like i say still lots to do

[Trevhib]

Cool. Might look tidier to remove the silicone hose loop from the right side of the carb top and instead cap each outlet with a bolt/tie??

[Jonny5]

Looking lots neater mate :agree:

[bood]

Trev, yes it would look better, i had intended to cut them off and weld them up.

Cheers jonny its addictive ;)

[Trevhib]

:agree: On my first two GTT's I did loads of minimisation in the bay. It became a bit obsessive, lol. :)

Edit - Room for that header tank just in front of the brake fluid reservoir. Get's rid of a fair amount of coolant hose <whistle>

[bood]

:agree: On my first two GTT's I did loads of minimisation in the bay. It became a bit obsessive, lol. :)

Edit - Room for that header tank just in front of the brake fluid reservoir. Get's rid of a fair amount of coolant hose <whistle>

Yeah either there or in the scuttle, was looking at brigsy's his is what i like.

I was going to put my oil catch tank there or if header tank does i will paint it black but it would be nice to have clutter free inner arches in the bay

[Trevhib]

All good. It's a good project to watch this. :)

[bood]

Thank-you.

I am still in massive wheel debates (but have been since i bought it)

Its just amazing how you can always find jobs or things to change.

I am kind of kicking myself as i like the oil catch tank i bought but adding stuff to the bay is going against my main goal :laugh:

[Jonny5]

I am kind of kicking myself as i like the oil catch tank i bought but adding stuff to the bay is going against my main goal :laugh:

Just put it where the perc fan was, one in one out.
You haven't added anything then :D

[bood]

Just put it where the perc fan was, one in one out.
You haven't added anything then :D

:smokin: i like your thinking,


i have just written my pipe work plans for a chap via pm and this may not suit everyone and i am sure there are different methods but here is mine



Air filter to turbo

.cut telephone hose
.100mm long 60mm od (from memory) insert pipe
.flip second half of the hose to face forward

Turbo to intercooler

.90 degree reducer 51mm (turbo outlet on mine) to 57mm
.57mm od x 100mm alley pipe
.90 degree 57mm id
.57mm od x 200mm alley pipe
.90 degree reducer 57mm to 62mm (think thats the intercooler inlet size)

Intercooler to carb top
.90 degree reducer 62mm to 57mm (think thats the intercooler outlet size)
.57mm od x 250mm alley pipe
.90 degree 57mm id
.57mm od x 200mm alley pipe
.humped silicon joiner pipe 57mm id (i used a humped one to allow for engine movement)

other jobs
.rad had to move one mounting hole to the near side
.i had to cut and extend the top rad hose (used 30mm x 100mm pipe)
.i had to extend my fan switch wires

Mods to fit the Intercooler
.cut off and weld up the 90 degree pipe on top of the intercooler
.cut the side supports off the mounting lugs to allow tight fitment to the renault cross member
.cut off the extra casting on the endcaps so nothing pertrude further than the front face of the intercooler


i used this company for my hoses as the put the swaged ends on the metal ones as well

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Metal-Alloy-Aluminium-Hose-Joiners-Pipe-Connectors-Silicone-Rubber-Select-Size-/270867577918?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=570047214941&hash=item3f10f73c3e

all this is to fit a 2wd cossie cooler, the 4wd is bigger

hope this helps any questions just shout

adam

[bood]

another engine bay pic i am sorry to say (but its raining and i am stuck indoors :rolleyes:) but was please with the look of the filter straight on the turbo

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20131222_095815_zpsf4gik205.jpg

[Jonny5]

That is looking really good now mate :agree:

Hate to say it but your air filter was probably better where it was originally (performance wise) :coffee:

[bood]

thanks, its still slow progress, have the parts just not the time.

yeah i completely agree performance wise but i am no racer just like to tinker so i will take loosing that pipe over the gains this time.

[Wallace]

Looks great:agree:

Love engine bay pics as I really try and sus what's been moved to simplify and get tips for mine......when I can be arsed to tinker myself:wasntme:

:agree::smokin:

[bood]

cheers, there are some really nice bays on here and like yourself i spend ages looking then going and moving one bit on mine and as you guessed i take a pic and post on here :laugh:

i have just had some black vac hose turn up so i can relocate the bleed valve to the scuttle tray then i still need to pull my finget out and move this header tank but i seem to be putting it off for some reason.

i am tempted to paint it balck and then do like Jonny done and get a black hose from the breather pot to take your eye away it. :scratch::scratch::scratch:

[Brigsy]

Nice and tidy mate:)

[bood]

Thank you.

I have fitted the black vac hose and relocated the bleed valve to the scuttle tray.

I am also feeling very guilty as my other half bought me the oil catch tank i asked for but after fitting it today i am kind of thinking what is the point i have the rocker pipe t'd on to the sump pipe so could just have a little breather filter.

Hmmm

[bood]

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20140102_123733_zpsg4xlmijz.jpg

you can see my point

[Trevhib]

Sell it and take her out for a meal with the proceeds. :agree:

[bood]

that is very tempting :laugh:

here is a pic of today's effort and amazingly its not an engine bay pic!!!!

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20140103_140513_zpsa78fdc99.jpg

[Jonny5]

Looks good mate, whats black face gauge at the bottom?

[bood]

Its a digital boost gauge but was tempted to fit a mechanical boost gauge after reading a thread on here.

[bood]

i have just purchased an old set of wheels, they are in good condition but desperate for a clean. to be honest i think i will give them a full refurb before putting them on.

the are oz superleggera's 15x7 and the weigh in at only 5.2 kgs per rim which is one of the lighter wheels available. my plan like i said is to refresh the grey fit new red decals and i am very tempted to wrap them all in toyo 888r's although maybe a little ott for what i use the car for.

oh and the pic is the car they came off no way would my brakes look that bad :laugh:

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMG_0853_zps81934ec7.jpg

[mattk]

Those OZ's will look very nice when fitted mate :D The R888's will give it a real meaty type of look, but again like you said depends on what your using the car for ;)

[bood]

Thanks i do hope so. i am loving how light they are.

I think the 888r's are overkill as i don't use the car in anger so will chuck a set of Yokohama s drives on as they have done me proud on the current wheels

[bood]

had the tyres removed and also started to clean these up ready for a repaint

still amazed how little these weigh

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20140110_142602_zps0256178d.jpg

[Goobie]

Engine bay tidy up looks great. I would try and get the header tank next to the brake reservoir pot, think that would work well with minuim fuss. :)

Ps, Liking the new alloys, excellent choice. :agree:

:cool:

[bood]

Thanks i am constantly looking at it now.
Well here is the latest (sorry its another pic)

Oil catch tank gone, also brake reservoir moved to the scuttle tray

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20140111_134229_zpsfzlj0xfb.jpg

[chris]

You could get some stainless bolts and do away with the link pipe on the carb top:agree: looks great btw I like the reservoir move:smokin:

[bood]

You could get some stainless bolts and do away with the link pipe on the carb top:agree: looks great btw I like the reservoir move:smokin:

thanks i am hoping to have them cut off and welded up soon

been a little busy painting these up, just need to order decals and get some rubber fitted to them

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20140125_175541_zpsdbbzlznr.jpg

[LeeR5GTT]

LOVE THESE WHEELS :crush:

[mattk]

Those superleggera's will look fantastic, very nice work sir :goodJob:

[Jonny5]

Cant wait to see these fitted :cool:

[bood]

Cheers guys.

I got them fitted today and i am well pleased. i am still waiting for the decals to turn up tho

sorry for poor pics the rain is pouring down

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20140131_140826_zpsjr4othxn.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20140131_140800_zpsnai3yiuk.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20140131_140814_zpsrtxlakkv.jpg

[Goobie]

:agree: :cool:

[phase i 16 v turbo]

Looking good Adam, :agree:

[Nad-5GTT]

Very nice :cool:

[GTphil]

These wheels suit fives down to the ground:smokin:

Looks ace!:agree: Love the lowered look also.

[BluntyR5GTT]

love it and them wheels match a 5 perfect

[bood]

cheers guys thanks for the kind comments :D, i am pretty pleased myself just want to tidy the brakes up behind them and also get the original red decals on the wheels to tie into the car even more. :smokin:

[Wallace]

Personally much prefer the new rims:agree:

Looking:smokin:

[LeeR5GTT]

:crush:

[mattk]

Looking good mate :smokin:

[bood]

Thanks again for the kind comments

[bood]

had a few treats in the post this morning

hope to clean this up enough to fit, couple of tiny dents to address but should be ok
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/212c5b39-9caf-4b88-ad89-3b09cbf7bbb0_zps9eda7eae.jpg

its also time for the car to go back in the garage so it will be getting a full mop and detail but thought i would try a new polish and wax for dark cars
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20140201_091959_zpsffsq50is.jpg

also the wheel decals turned up
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20140201_093717_zpsqurhflef.jpg

[bood]

Well the o.z stickers are shocking!! The radius is all wrong, should have gone straight to o.z which is what i am gonna have to do now :cry:

[bood]

Hoping to get my calipers painted this weekend but cant decide if to go subltle and gloss black or look at me red :scratch:

[Trevhib]

Did the previous wheels have a lower offset? The OZ's seem to sit slightly further inside the arches. Maybe it's an optical illusion caused by the differing designs of the wheels.

[Brigsy]

New wheels look miles better. I would do the calipers gloss black, clean but not in your face.

[Nad-5GTT]

New wheels look miles better. I would do the calipers gloss black, clean but not in your face.

Totally agree, black would be my choice. They only get dirty anyway.

[bood]

Did the previous wheels have a lower offset? The OZ's seem to sit slightly further inside the arches. Maybe it's an optical illusion caused by the differing designs of the wheels.

The did slightly but only by 2mm. The spokes on the other wheels pertruded more where these are very flat so i think that gives that impression.

[bood]

New wheels look miles better. I would do the calipers gloss black, clean but not in your face.

Thanks i am pleased with them. You and nad-5gtt have said what i was thinking, i already had the black paint i just had a thought of red this morning.


Thanks again for comments/help/opinions

[Trevhib]

The did slightly but only by 2mm. The spokes on the other wheels pertruded more where these are very flat so i think that gives that impression.

Ah right. Nearly said what about 3mm spacers in my previous post, lol :wasntme:

:agree:

[bood]

Ah right. Nearly said what about 3mm spacers in my previous post, lol :wasntme:

:agree:

Thats one good engineering eye you have there........... oh maybe i sould mention the spacers purchased monday :laugh: great minds and all that :agree:

[Trevhib]

Cool! :)

Don't know about engineering eye. Maybe an eye for minutia :laugh:

[pascal-GT]

nice car! i like this wheels! :cool:

[bood]

Stretched her legs today

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20140207_144504_zpsizrssxd1.jpg

[BluntyR5GTT]

that looks :cool: and them wheels are perfect :agree:

[GTphil]

Such a tidy car! Love the cooler peaking out from behind the bumper :cool:

[bood]

that looks :cool: and them wheels are perfect :agree:

Thanks mate i cant get over how light on its toes it feels now just due to the weight difference of the wheels

[bood]

Such a tidy car! Love the cooler peaking out from behind the bumper :cool:

Thankyou. :laugh: thats my fav bit of the pic and if you careful you can just see the oil cooler behind the grille...... only just tho :D

[phase i 16 v turbo]

Nice job, pleased to see it fitted in nice and tidy :agree:

[bood]

Nice job, pleased to see it fitted in nice and tidy :agree:

Thanks mike, it fitted a treat small and subtle.:agree:

[phase i 16 v turbo]

That is what we like to here

[B18ftMOJO5]

had the tyres removed and also started to clean these up ready for a repaint

still amazed how little these weigh

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20140110_142602_zps0256178d.jpg

Wheel heaven, i need a set of these on my car. Running 16s atm but defo going to change to smaller wheels to get an improved drive. Loving your cars its an excellent example and a credit to you. :agree:

[Jonny5]

Wheels look stunning! :niceone:
Any latest engine bay pics ;)

[bood]

B18ftmojo5 thank you sir very kind of you. I would suggest these wheels to anyone, they are over half the weight per rim of my old ones.

Jonny cheers mate, i know its not like me to go more than a day without posting an engine bay pic and there have been a couple of changes ;) but i am in the process of cleaning up the inner wings so she would not be best pleased if i took a pic without her makeup on :laugh::laugh:

[bood]

nothing much to update, i was going to paint the inner arches my self as the engine bay was never done sadly but after a polish they have come up ok although the paint finish is naff so i have decided next winter its gonna be engine out and have the bay painted properly.

sorry for the poor pic quality my new phone doesn't seem to take them as crisp once i load them into photobucket

for the time being i cleaned up my chrome swirl pot bracket and i have added a forge dump valve to the pipe work

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20140217_140059_zpsdnmhey3j.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20140217_140452_zpsnqdpefht.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20140217_134405_zpsmxomnqeb.jpg

[Jonny5]

Not alot left in that bay now mate :)

[bood]

it getting there thanks.

i know i really need to remove/move the header tank and swirl pot i just cant seem to get my head around removing that amount of coolant from an already small water system on an engine that i am asking 60-70% more from and it still being sufficient :scratch::brickwall:

[Trevhib]

I can't see that being a prob.

How much is being removed? It can't be that much.

[Nad-5GTT]

I can't see that being a prob.

How much is being removed? It can't be that much.

:agree: the swirl pot can't hold that much. But can the swirl pot be removed with no ill affect. I'm curious as I'm thinking of doing this too.

[bood]

I can't see that being a prob.

How much is being removed? It can't be that much.

Your probably right and I know it has been done enough times I am just a worrier.

And I also can't see how no swirl pot can be a good thing.

Then lastly :laugh: I don't want the header tank on either arch so if I move to the scuttle I don't like the new pipe runs :scratch::scratch: I am seriously tempted to gloss black my forge header tank :ashamed:

[GTphil]

Brigsy has a very simple coolant system on his van, no coolant running through the carb, swirl pot removed etc and he beasts the living day lights out of it at 230hp and it's fine.

I wouldn't worry about it;) only reason i haven't ditched it all is because i quite frankly can't be arsed. :laugh: I would rather spend my spare time driving it or fixing it when it breaks so i can drive it again. :scratch:

[bood]

Brigsy's is the one that causes me a headache because it is proof that my thoughts and worries are pointless but i can't help but worry :laugh:

[Brigsy]

Just get the swirl pot gone:D ph1 gtt's never had one.

[bood]

Just get the swirl pot gone:D ph1 gtt's never had one.

:laugh::laugh: ok ok,

i think i need to get a couple metal joiners, i have been looking at it this morning and my scuttle cover wont allow me to put the header thank underneath and i dont want to loose that as i think it keeps it looking neat so my new thought is gloss black the header tank and put it on the bulk head so everything is within and clear of the inner arches

[bood]

Only a little touch, here is my new oil cap sticker from Jonny5

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20140221_092649_zpspacosg2t.jpg

[Jonny5]

:niceone:

[Hoolio]

Those silver on black do look good.

[bood]

Currently back up for sale as I have an s2000 itch at the moment

[J8TRO]

How much of an itch? I'm looking to sell mine soon.

[bood]

Quite a big itch.

I have put the car up for sale in the classifieds

[J8TRO]

What are you looking for in an S2000, i can offer you some advise.

Its totally different to an R5 but i guess you know that.

In reference to the post in your sale thread, i'd never sell it for an 350Z but each to their own.

[bood]

Super Thank you.

I will chuck you a pm with a few questions.

[bood]

Well I have had my 6 monthly tantrum and am now thinking straight again so will not be changing for a new car. :ashamed::ashamed::wasntme:

[Trevhib]

A lucky escape :D

[bood]

i think so yes :agree:

i have dropped the car off with a well known chap on here for a once over and a tune up

[bood]

Cars back home again..... Yay! !

[Jonny5]

Cars back home again..... Yay! !

No pics?????......2/10 for effort :)

[bood]

Haha I know very poor effort

It's been raised nearly 2 inches at the rear which normally goes against my vw grain but it's so much nicer to drive and now nose heavy instead of bum heavy.

The exhaust has been rehung so no more horrible vibrations

And the carb has been set up for 18 psi manifold with a 4 psi drop so 22psi carb top. It's still giving us a little jip by running rich on initial start up but there is a plan for the way forward.

The car was also given the going over of its life time and I was supplied a very comprehensive report with compression test results coolant system pressure check and every area of the car examined.

I do have a to do list now but I also know the eyes that examined the car are very experienced and have high standards which is what I liked.

Big thanks to Tony @ gt turbo spares for his efforts

[bood]

new ride height pics

as much as i am a 'low car person' and this went against my grain it feels much better on the road as the weight is forward and much more fun on the country roads as before when it was dragging its bum on the floor it was doing the car no favours

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-04/20140408_121716_zpsyzvi1xt4.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20140408_121702_zpswusfwo22.jpg

[Gtturbo]

Still looks great mate :)

[bood]

cheers mate

just had a look through your profile, your white ones lovely have you a build thread?

[Gtturbo]

Thanks Bood, no I haven't mate, I should have done really - I bought it in quite a mess and have spent the last 18 months slowly restoring it. Just refitted my ARB and full exhaust back on the car today after being off the car 12 months.

Oh and them I have a black one also and this is why I always closely follow your threads pal - gives me inspiration :)

[bood]

shame you should of, and if you have been busy today no time like the present :laugh:

ahh i did not notice a black one i shall return and have a butchers :agree:

[Trevhib]

Thanks Bood, no I haven't mate, I should have done really - I bought it in quite a mess and have spent the last 18 months slowly restoring it. Just refitted my ARB and full exhaust back on the car today after being off the car 12 months.


Get pics up, never too late to show what you've done so far :agree:

[Chris Beer]

Liking the cars new look with the suspension height change, looks completely different car IMO but in a good way!

[bood]

Cheers mate. Nothing much changed lately just keeping her clean during daily duties

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20140606_101511_zpsenz8yxlp.jpg

[Jonny5]

Love this car soooo much :D

[bood]

:agree: Thanks mate very kind of you.

[rabbitstew]

My first GTT was a 1988 black one, id forgotten how good they looked in black!

[bood]

Not an update but just chuffed it went through its 3rd mot with no problems :)

[Aterro]

Absolutely love this car!

Love the wheels.

What downpipe are you running?

[bood]

Thank you very much.

I am running a bus 1 piece down pipe.

[Aterro]

Thank you very much.

I am running a bus 1 piece down pipe.


A bus ? :confused:

What inch is it?

[Goobie]

Type-o error, he ment BMS. :agree:

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?t=36565&highlight=BSM+pipe

[bood]

Yeah sorry predictive text on my phone always gets the better of me. :laugh:

[Aterro]

Cheers dude!

Guess I won't be finding one of them easily haha
What exhaust system do you run?

[bood]

after doing a faultless fully loaded camping trip
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/IMG_20140804_191224_zpssputedtr.jpg

i have treated it to a nice cover
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x222/boodle_01/20140816_150714_zpswztlbdgp.jpg

[Trevhib]

Nice basket :D

I love that this car is the mule for camping trips. I don't know how you get that bike carrier on and loaded up without damaging the paintwork.

[bood]

Haha thanks.

I don't think there is any point of having it if I don't use it. The bike rack does have padding and anything that touches the paint does have a soft pad on.

[Trevhib]

:agree: