Ryan.G Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 Nice, the mani/turbo should keep your feet warm in the winter, But you havn't seen where my feet sit yet When the pedal box is in etc i will show you where i sit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I was just going to say that,git. I'm waiting for the pictures of Ryan's face peering through the tiny rear quarter windows, trying to give way at a T-Junciton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 I hate pics with me in but here you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Decided to only do weekend updates now chap. Wait to Saturday night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Reid Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Brilliant build, but your main hoop bar looks to small diamter Time attack / EDC use 54mm I believe. Fabricage can suppy you with just that main hoop if you cant bend it, I used one in my car and its a really good fit. For the amount of effort you have put into it you should get the cage up to spec with a decent FIA spec main hoop and straight front bars (not bent plus straightners). They aren't expensive if your fitting them yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Brilliant build, but your main hoop bar looks to small diamter Time attack / EDC use 54mm I believe. Fabricage can suppy you with just that main hoop if you cant bend it, I used one in my car and its a really good fit. For the amount of effort you have put into it you should get the cage up to spec with a decent FIA spec main hoop and straight front bars (not bent plus straightners). They aren't expensive if your fitting them yourself. Hi David Thanks for the kind words and your advice. The cage material used is T45 45mm with a 2.5mm wall thickness. Now having checked out all the MSA, FIA Regs and Time attack rules this is allowed. http://www.timeattack.co.uk/downloads/2008%20Rules%20&%20Regs%20Pro%20Vehicle_MASTER.pdf The Swan Legs have now been adjusted and straightners added and gusseted which is designed so that the leg is actually stronger now than if it had a straight piece. This i have checked with cage builders. The main reason we have not removed the bend in the leg is becuase it is perfect for where we are now mounting the firewall and dash due to the engine move. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Great project mate hats off to you for taking this on:cool: I was looking into a roof vent for my project but went for window ducts in the end, I bought the twin vented ducts to use for cooling the driver/passenger and the other for the rear brakes. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230270436543&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&viewitem= have you looked into Polyurethane bushes or mounts, I bought a kit that come with engine mounts that im going to adapt to the new engine conversion I bought the kit from these people might be worth asking if they can make you some up or have something close to what you need. [email protected] Keep up the good work mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Reid Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Hi David Thanks for the kind words and your advice. The cage material used is T45 45mm with a 2.5mm wall thickness. Now having checked out all the MSA, FIA Regs and Time attack rules this is allowed. http://www.timeattack.co.uk/downloads/2008%20Rules%20&%20Regs%20Pro%20Vehicle_MASTER.pdf The Swan Legs have now been adjusted and straightners added and gusseted which is designed so that the leg is actually stronger now than if it had a straight piece. This i have checked with cage builders. The main reason we have not removed the bend in the leg is becuase it is perfect for where we are now mounting the firewall and dash due to the engine move. Ryan I stand corrected it just looks small compared with mine (below)which are to EDC regs (which I assumed were the same but cant post a link to as they have taken down the 2008 rules and not added 2009) 2009 weld in Cage Unfortunately I dont have any pictures of my supra cage with me Come on sort the front leg out, I wouldnt want to test it in the event of a roll over If it fits the dash well add a stright leg then weld the bend onto the straight bit not the otherway around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 Ok Ok, was going to wait to the whole interior was Alu covered but this will do for now Most annoying thing is after i have done all the Panels and half pop riveted them on... i have got to take them all off again to be all sprayed as well as the whole interior. Best way to do it though Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 nice, what seats u got lined up for her? Well not sure at present Si but will have to be base mounted seats and FIA Approved as the side mounts i have tried all make my helmet hit the cage due to the support they add along the bottom of the seat pushing them higher Sometimes wish i wasnt 6ft 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 (maybe unfounded) but from the pics I've got concerns over the mounting strength of that relatively heavy tub on top of what's left of the chassis. As much as I admire your balls out approach to this project, I must admit I'd much rather see you with a roll cage more like Davids above. I'm thinking more triangles and side impact protection. Keep it safe bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Pete, Thanks for your concern and input mate but you are as bad as SteveR ... See below http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=2244286&postcount=228 We have another 3m of T45 to put into the car as well triangle gussets and straights etc but putting them in now will make it hard to work on the rest of the interior. Getting past the door bars is not fun on its own. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 More weight saving from last night. We are going to replace the front wheel with some smaller lighter tesco shopping trolley wheels Subframe was dropped to just finish engine mounts off and fully weld up. Never relised how easy it was to drop the subframe took 20 minutes! Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Interesting... I assume it's massively easier than a stock Supra as yours hasn't got ANYTHING else conected to it or around it? Might be that ..... but all i had removed that would be different is the brake lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Might be that ..... but all i had removed that would be different is the brake lines. That's good to know, my front subframe is ever so slightly damaged where it looks like someone tried to jack it up on one of the ali bits and I want it fixed, ultimately. Isn't the engine partially supported by the subframe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 That's good to know, my front subframe is ever so slightly damaged where it looks like someone tried to jack it up on one of the ali bits and I want it fixed, ultimately. Isn't the engine partially supported by the subframe? Yh but just use an Engine cradle and it doesnt move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 The Engine and Gearbox mounts are now finally complete and strengthened. If you remember me asking a while back about rubber mountings.. Well i finally found a company called GMT GB http://www.gmt.gb.com/ who were able to make me up some gearbox mounts that are the right strength and and in different Shores to find the right dampering. Few pics below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) Now the engine was fixed in its final place we could start working on the exhaust, seating position, pedals etc. Once we know everything fits 100% it then comes all back out and everything get sprayed up. Ok first thing was seating position.. as im a lanky git finding the right seat and position has been a right PITA but think we have finally got there now. In the end the lowest seat i found was the Cobra Monaco so ended up having to get some more but this time making sure they were still FIA approved. Here is the drivers side fitted and with me testing the harness fitments Next then came the exhaust. Wanted to make up all stock fitment brackets for the back box part, so that i can change to a Tanabe if needs be... but i think the super dragger2 should be fine. Here is the exhaust tacked up. Need to finish the brackets and vent in the wastegate to the downpipe. Last thing i did while Steve was busy one morning was fit the pins for the boot and the bonnet. With a pin in each corner it make removal a piece of piss if needs be and with the bonnet easily removed working on the engine is also easy. Fitting the normal pins was fairly easy but those aerocatches on a stock alu bonnet is a PITA. If anyone can fit them to a stock bonnet without having to respray it afterwards i bow Here Edited February 25, 2009 by Ryan.G (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Nice work mate, thinking of cutting any vents in the bonnet and bumper for extra cooling and more weight saving? are you spraying the complete car or just the inside? is the stock wing going back on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Nice work mate, thinking of cutting any vents in the bonnet and bumper for extra cooling and more weight saving? are you spraying the complete car or just the inside? is the stock wing going back on? Thanks Dude, Yh bonnet will be cut to accomodate for the v mount setup but dont want to cut the bumper unless i have too as want the car to look as stock as possible. The complete car inside and out will be sprayed. Unsure on colour at mo... What you lot think?... Currently thinking Diamond white outside with Satin black wheels and mirrors etc and Satin black inside. Stock wing is going on but will add some trick fins to it if we feel some more down force is needed at the back but currently i dont think we will. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Keep it stock black mate inside and out, will look hard as nails:cool: All the track Supras at the moment are black. I want to be abit different. The White Knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Ok Blood red with black wheels:cool: Like a track version of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Does Autotec have weighing facilities mate or will you need to take it elsewhere? What was the target again, 1250kg? I have a few friends with corner weights so will be using them to fully setup the car and get a weight. Would like below 1300kg tbh but with all the strengthing which we have added im just not sure how much it will weigh now. Will be exciting.... But if its around 1250 and 600bhp is going to fly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 How about some yellow~green graphics to go with the harnesses, maybe a bit of grey in there too... against orange paintwork?? http://allworldcars.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/1994_toyota_supra_fast_and_furious.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 What mirrors are you using Ryan? Craft Square do these specifically for the Supra. They weigh 320g a pair. http://www.craftsquare.co.jp/images/ph0110_08.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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