Well as usual, what have people got to do in order to be ready for Nat Day this year ?? :D
Me, well the "coupe" is sitting waiting patiently, just need to choose weather to trailer it up or A-frame to Mallory:)
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Well as usual, what have people got to do in order to be ready for Nat Day this year ?? :D
Me, well the "coupe" is sitting waiting patiently, just need to choose weather to trailer it up or A-frame to Mallory:)
Fookin everything :cry:Quote:
Originally Posted by Kris M
i just need to team up with two other lovely people, slide the lsd in the coupe , along with new loom and alternator etc etc , then after a few bits i should be ready to go...nice engine you have in your coupe by the way too mr m...;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Kris M
I need to stop my car from losing water, i don't think i am gonna make it :(
I might buy another GTT just for ND :laugh:
shane if you dont get it sorted which im sure with a good rtoc meet you will..;), you can allways come with me bud.Quote:
Originally Posted by GanJaMan
I am in desparate need of an RTOC SW meet :) I think there is something wrong with my bottom end which i don't know how to fix. I would love to jump in your car with you if you have a spare seat going, mine is feckered :(Quote:
Originally Posted by jesus in the seat of a 5
Just need to replace rear brake pads other than that I am just fettling for the sake of it now.
youll still need to turn up mush......;)...:wasntme:Quote:
Originally Posted by Spooky
:laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by jesus in the seat of a 5
Same old story.
I've got my Skyline rear diff, new box (the syncro on 4th has gotten worse since Pod), rear brake lines, rear discs, rear pads, front pads and re-bleed the brake system. Two evenings work on the ramp.
I'll be there & Mich is tagging along too :D
I hope you're camping, mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spooky
Im nearly done, just ready to wind up the boost :smokin:
where do i start :cry:
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Originally Posted by James5
Hmm looks like I need to replace the turbo now :( she's a little smokey on idle and there is some play in the shaft in & out. Fecking typical
Just new rear tyres for me :smokin: so lucky.
The gtt only needs a clean & its ready to go:eek: Not sure if im bringing the van yet but that only needs a couple of small jobs doing:cool:
Find and fit suitable uprated clutch ...fit HKP T04E and 440cc injectors ....test and tune road warrior
take downpipe off, fit boss for wideband sensor and wrap downpipe, refit it, fit wideband wiring and gauge, sort battery box in boot
thats about it i think:)
Im Done Wahooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Wait for new Coilovers to arrive (4 weeks :() then fit them :)
Full suspension Geometry Check
Fit Strut Brace (Tomorrow)
Oil & Filter Change
Check brakes & everything else
Then good to go
Oh and fix Millie's gearbox in the mean time! :scared:
Side exit and larger intercooler for the trophy
or if i havent sold the R5 then its a big "i did your mum sticker on the bonnet!" just for the cameras.
o and sort the nitrous jets out and fill the tank!
im sorted, the car works, that will do.
just need cash to hopefully get on track, hopeing track time is still avaliable
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Originally Posted by James5
Well in addition to this now looks like I need to refit the sidey as I have knocked it off coming into the work car park on a speed hump:(
Coilovers have arrived from TCR racing fit them
fit new hubs and ball joints.
get slicks on rims.
fit de cat.
sort camber.:devil:
fit timing chain cover with new seal
service the car
paint the bodykit and grill and refit
put all interior back in
mot the car
paint turbines and fit fresh rubber
its gna be hit and miss if i make it really
I got abit of a list for the campus
-Build engine back up
-Set it up again for new engine spec
-Fit new rear shoes in the drums
-clean the car thoroughly
I'll be racing it week before Nat Day too so if anything goes wrong then it'll be a week off for me to sort it all out. :)
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Originally Posted by Markey Mark (BD)
Im on a track day te 27th july too :)
:crap: My list is now getting longer.Quote:
Originally Posted by James5
So that's now H/G to add to list.
My to do list now
- H/G,
- Turbo replacement,
- Rear brake pads,
- Sort Side exit out,
- Replace coilover springs with stiffer version,
- Front jack points need some welding
- MOT
wonder what else i can break by National Day, might be going in the Zafira GSI at this rate:laugh::wasntme:
Well my little car has come on quite nice ready for National day!
Charge cooler fitted. Thanks Turbo Ted & Marc :)
Ian's gauge fitted. Thanks Turbo Ted & Marc :)
New oe clocks
Stereo system fitted
cowling made
Things to do are!
figure out the bad charge temp readings :scared:
Change carpet
Oil change :)
Tidy up amp wiring
Fit new pre rad if the right one comes up for sale. :D
and clean car. :cool:
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Originally Posted by jesus in the seat of a 5
im sure i have seen that engine s'where before..hmmmmmmm!!!!
:laugh::wasntme::D
Lower it and maybe fettle with the carb and up the boost
erm, did all this, went to pod, split a hose and kippered 3rd gear!Quote:
Originally Posted by Coops
so now got a coolant hose to replace and a gearbox to swap!:ashamed: :laugh:
Where do i start?
lol..
here how it looks as of yesterday lol..
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...e/IMAG0431.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...e/IMAG0406.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...e/IMAG0410.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...e/IMAG0409.jpg
Needless to say i need to crack on !
Ok list now alot smallerQuote:
Originally Posted by James5
- New Engine now going in,
- Turbo replacement (but may put up with the smoker for a bit :laugh:)
- MOT,
Feckin loads as usual.
I dunno, fix 1 thing, leads onto 3 more needin fixin.
The cars is at it's best/worst it's been.
I need to:
Change clutch AGAIN as the 1 helix made for mr is no good.
Get a leaky chargecooler repaired, then hope charge temps are ok, if not, fit water injection
Change clutch master, possibly for a bigger 1.
Get spare gearbox synchros machined, get all gearbox internals machine polished, rebuild modded gearbox parts into my casings.
Repaint and change drivers rear arch.
Then hope it all holds together.
So not much lol
picked up new laguna gearbox last night, so thats good to go on soon and fixed the split water hose, so all looking good currently!:cool:
4 weekends to go people! Chop chop :D
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Originally Posted by James5
The list is now shrinking
- Remove the very stiff Lambda Bung out of my Dowpipe:crap:
- Set carb up for boost wanting to run via LM-2,
- Renew connections on sump level indicator and OE oil pressure gauge aswell.
Then fingers crossed jobs done:D
broked my gear box sad times
Allmost there , myself and matt5 at the weekend put the lsd in the cup,installed a brand new wiring loom too as the wiring was shocking and just waiting to burn...:laugh:, we cut out all excess wiring and heatshrunk it,put a brand new alternator{genuine} in and new kill switch with diode to protect said alternator..:), also new fire exstinguisher pulley, new light and balance flywheel, loads of other bits too , a bit more attention and were there me thinks....:DQuote:
Originally Posted by BriC
Jobs Done
- Replaced engine with Rebuilt block,
- Piper 285 cam and vernier fitted,
- Sorted low oil pressure problem with thanks to RTOC,
- Water Pump replaced,
- New Valeo Clutch fitted,
- New H/G fitted,
- Rear brake pads
- Handbrake lever adjusted,
- Sort Side exit out,
- Replaced coilover springs with stiffer 550lbs version,
- Front jack points welded,
- Removed downpipe to attack the very stiff Lambda Bung
- Renewed connections on sump level indicator and OE oil pressure gauge aswell,
- Turbo replaced with a working unit,
- MOT - Pass no advisories :D
Jobs left to do for national day
- Set carb up for boost wanting to run using LM-2,
Pretty much ready now for Nat Day, been testing AFR's and looking good as it 12.1 @WOT
Buy a new helmet... thats my job.... ohh dear
I have a spare if you only need for the day MR JRP;)
Yeah that will be the nuts bod! saves me having to spend out more at the mo :) big hugQuote:
Originally Posted by bod 182
No problemo no tongues:cooter:
Fit cam belt and all ancialliaries - done
Fit new water pump - done
Sort windscreen surround rust - not done
Fit new rear calipers and discs - not done
Fit new radiator - not done
Plumb in oil cooler - not done
Check fueling - done
Paint wheels - not done
Oil and filter change - done
Fit Front wheel bearing - done
Wash and wax - not done
Done
:cry:
Not much progress made on my list fitted new pre rad and thats about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Logg
Oh apart from a new air filter and a new brew of Buca. Don't worry no chilli this year.
the usual with a proper build...............put fuel in :laugh:
5 proper builds :coffee:
New top rad hose and an oil change. Simples.
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Originally Posted by clee
yeah about as rare as matt black gta's................
:agree:
good news,
Managed to get the weekend off work = finally!.. :smokin:
however, car still needs quite a bit of work lol, should be done for then though. All is good :cool:
Looking forward to keeping the loud pedal on the floor through the devils elbow once again. :cooter:
I told you! Perseverance is key :agree:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jessop
Well my campus is all done now, back running and driving again.
Lets just hope it holds together next weekend, if so all i need to do is fill it up drive it to Mallory.:)
all i got to do is put a tent, sleeping bag and a few beers in the back of vw, and wave goodbye to the Renault when i leave
sweet FA. im ready :devil:
Suspension parts incomplete won,t be fitted now
Re map not done
Brakes not done
:laugh:will be driving sensibly;)
All above now done but....Quote:
Originally Posted by James5
:mad:
Gone and snapped 2 fecking water pump bolts (well snapped the caps of and the feckers are not coming out of the head, I have no access to heat, no access to mig welder, mole grips have now rounded thread hanging out of:crap:, going to buy some Stilsons and see if it helps, any ideas? as I don't want to snap them of flush to the head.
Be going in the zafira at this rate, have no time to play 5 next week as really busy with work got next friday off for last minute preparation you know the ole checks of fluids, as the car etc...
Bring the car to mine James as I have a mig here and a well lit garage if it's evening.
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Originally Posted by car.crash
nice to have such a helpful member is it ok if i can drop my car off to be finished
many thanks mate phil :laugh:
Yep pop it in aswell. Plenty of tools here.
:laugh:Mark, that is a fantastic offer unfortunatly I am going to have to decline, the 5 will not keep enough coolant in to get the fecking 5 to you, unless I pull over every ,mile and top it up :eek::laugh:
pull over every mile is that not normal then with a 5 :DQuote:
Originally Posted by James5
You can do it just plan your route past as many RTOCers to top up on the way. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by James5
Drink plenty of water before you go then u can stop and have a waz and fill it up:coffee:
ill supply constant holy water if it means that grey carpet comes to me for free jay..:laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by James5
how are you getting on bud?Quote:
Originally Posted by GanJaMan
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Originally Posted by jesus in the seat of a 5
:ashamed:Feck me forgot about the carpet, remind me on friday and i will dig it out.:agree:
Turning back to my 5 sorted the water leak, well it's stopped leaking coolant anyway and I also made my dizzy shaft adjustable as I had an annoying bog / hesitation at 2500rpm since timing in the piper 285 cam to which I was prob a tooth out on the dizzy gear but having the dizzy adjustable enabled me to move the cap around to get rid:coffee:.
tuesday 10th and its looking like my 5 wont be making it
big discs need swapping over
4 tyres fitted to wheels
block needs pulling out stripping down and swapping over to new block
build up head and block
put back in and plum it up
With todays drizzle all day, time is getting shorter and shorter!
I have a mount issue, the Gearbox mount is Shafted, Booo Hisss all in hand tho i have a new one on its way and a 5th gearbox mount fitted i hope :)
AG
I'm now just waiting for the turbo to come back from being repaired, once its back its back on and check to see if all is ok. Then its time to clean it. :D
Still got 2 more days mate, maybe we'll get a dry day out of the 2 to crack on with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gttnutter
Going to give mine a good clean and blow the dust of and get the polish out, fill her up, oh and tune the radio then im ready to go...
Ive recently tho just re done the head gasket simply because i kept smelling coolant and i just couldnt find a leak anywhere, it started last summer and i know it will bug me so last thing to do was gasket and its sorted :D.. My fueling has kinda gone all ****y while its been sat there for the last 10months, dont want to start messing setting it up so guna leave it.. :)
Fill the car with petrol and leave :) ..not bringing the turbo'd clio ..ill be in a silver mk2 clio with white williams wheels :( ill be there saturday for defo ...not a clue for sunday tho lol ..hope to meet some of ya'll :D
Noticed oil on the top of the turbo today from the oil feed. the little bugger has split on the 90 degree bend hard pipe that returns down to the turbo. Guess i'm off down to pirtec tomorrow to see if it can be replaced, or on a hunt for a replacement.
If anyone can help let me know, it has the female connections at both ends not male, but there are plenty of adapters to fit the turbo and top of oil pressure sender.
Ian MM has already given me a std one, so will be using that if all else fails and i can get it to fit
Damn cars.......
Well been over at my old folks to clean the GT.. Interior done, 2nd stage polish done, just need waxing now and couple bits sorting then im done.. :)
bloody hell rob......Sweeeeettttttt !!!!! ;)
:eek: Christ on a Bike Rob!? Is their any end to your talent?!
Drag Car's & Now Show cars?! :niceone:
Looks like the Show & Shine competition will be tough this year!!!
Jeez! It's not often you see a red gtt looking like that. Fair play :cool:
Thanks guys... :).. well last year i did the same old polish and spent about 2 mins with a vac inside and won best original interior.. :scared:.. Not fussed tho.. :) Just happy to get it out and bring it along as it never gets used and just sits in that little garage...:agree:
Lush........nice one Rob
Ill have it off you Rob :D
Looks like your 5 will be making it now mate. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Gttnutter
Me and Rich just spent the morning stripping his old engine out, swaping all the components over to new engine and then fitted it in. R;)uns lovelely so looks like it'll be making for its first time at Nat Day (missed last 2)
Just need to clean it now Rich!!:D
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Originally Posted by Markey Mark (BD)
:agree: Top work lads, look forward to seeing you all Saturday
Ph1 looks stunning Rob :agree:
My jalopys are nearly ready to go, gtt just needs a clean/fuel, van is brimmed with fuel & packed :D
cock:cry:Quote:
Originally Posted by MATT C Ringworm Tuning
:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Brigsy
It made it last year i think ? it just never makes podQuote:
Originally Posted by Markey Mark (BD)
and i will think about cleaning it, might just leave it the dog sh!te look just ot anoy you :laugh:
Oh yeah it did, must be my memory! :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by Gttnutter
Don't be a lazy git, you were moaning on how it didn't look like how you got it originally so get out there and clean it. :laugh:
ive had a smell of fuel inside the car found fuel around the sender. removed the pipes and undone the locking ring to find that someone had put the seal between the locking ring and sender. so cleaned everything up and fitted the seal between the tank and sender and tightened the lock ring. fitted the pipes and no more leak :) to cap it all off a garage had done a repair on the fuel tank last year when the last owner had it grrrrrrr