good old, jobs to do thread

[Kris M]

Well as usual, what have people got to do in order to be ready for Nat Day this year ??

Me, well the "coupe" is sitting waiting patiently, just need to choose weather to trailer it up or A-frame to Mallory

[TrixNFlix]

Well as usual, what have people got to do in order to be ready for Nat Day this year ??

Fookin everything

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

Well as usual, what have people got to do in order to be ready for Nat Day this year ??

Me, well the "coupe" is sitting waiting patiently, just need to choose weather to trailer it up or A-frame to Mallory

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...

[Shane P]

I need to stop my car from losing water, i don't think i am gonna make it

[Spooky]

I might buy another GTT just for ND

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

I need to stop my car from losing water, i don't think i am gonna make it

shane if you dont get it sorted which im sure with a good rtoc meet you will.., you can allways come with me bud.

[Shane P]

shane if you dont get it sorted which im sure with a good rtoc meet you will.., you can allways come with me bud.

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

[James5]

Just need to replace rear brake pads other than that I am just fettling for the sake of it now.

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

I might buy another GTT just for ND

youll still need to turn up mush.........

[Adam L]

youll still need to turn up mush.........

Same old story.

[Adam L]

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.

[Spooky]

I'll be there & Mich is tagging along too

[Adam L]

I'll be there & Mich is tagging along too

I hope you're camping, mate.

[HULK]

Im nearly done, just ready to wind up the boost

[philg]

where do i start

[James5]

Just need to replace rear brake pads other than that I am just fettling for the sake of it now.

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

[Hoolio]

Just new rear tyres for me so lucky.

[Brigsy]

The gtt only needs a clean & its ready to go Not sure if im bringing the van yet but that only needs a couple of small jobs doing

[clee]

Find and fit suitable uprated clutch ...fit HKP T04E and 440cc injectors ....test and tune road warrior

[Coops]

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

[andyrg]

Im Done Wahooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[Big Steve - Raider]

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!

[Maka]

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!

[dave r5]

im sorted, the car works, that will do.

just need cash to hopefully get on track, hopeing track time is still avaliable

[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

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

[bod 182]

Coilovers have arrived from TCR racing fit them
fit new hubs and ball joints.
get slicks on rims.
fit de cat.
sort camber.

[djinuk]

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

[Markey Mark (BD)]

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.

[andyrg]

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.

Im on a track day te 27th july too

[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

My list is now getting longer.

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

[Logg]

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
Change carpet
Oil change
Tidy up amp wiring
Fit new pre rad if the right one comes up for sale.
and clean car.

[J$£5GTT]

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...

im sure i have seen that engine s'where before..hmmmmmmm!!!!

[BriC]

Lower it and maybe fettle with the carb and up the boost

[Coops]

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

erm, did all this, went to pod, split a hose and kippered 3rd gear!

so now got a coolant hose to replace and a gearbox to swap!

[Jessop]

Where do i start?

lol..

here how it looks as of yesterday lol..










Needless to say i need to crack on !

[James5]

My list is now getting longer.

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

Ok list now alot smaller

- New Engine now going in,
- Turbo replacement (but may put up with the smoker for a bit )
- MOT,

[stu21t]

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

[Coops]

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!

[BriC]

4 weekends to go people! Chop chop

[James5]

My list is now getting longer.

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,
- Clutch bearing also replaced as original was noisey,
- MOT

wonder what else i can break by National Day, might be going in the Zafira GSI at this rate

The list is now shrinking

- Remove the very stiff Lambda Bung out of my Dowpipe
- 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

[dave r5]

broked my gear box sad times

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

4 weekends to go people! Chop chop

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..., 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....

[James5]

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

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

[JRP]

Buy a new helmet... thats my job.... ohh dear

[bod 182]

I have a spare if you only need for the day MR JRP

[JRP]

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 hug

[bod 182]

No problemo no tongues

[Matt Cole]

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

[Logg]

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
Change carpet
Oil change
Tidy up amp wiring
Fit new pre rad if the right one comes up for sale.
and clean car.

Not much progress made on my list fitted new pre rad and thats about it.

Oh apart from a new air filter and a new brew of Buca. Don't worry no chilli this year.

[jaffa]

the usual with a proper build...............put fuel in