Rob_Mitchell Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 Just found my old stock fuse box cover . painted all the bottom half of the chopped up fuse box and custom support brackets. nearly finished with the insulation tape on the rest of the loom. looking cool, im really happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 6, 2011 Author Share Posted August 6, 2011 Finished the lighting loom and fuse box today. Had to extend some wires which go to the bulb holders, which were soldered and heatshrink applied. I cable tied off some of the loom to make it neater and finished the loom off with black insulation tape. Test fitted the light and its DONE!!! had so many headaches with this but im very happy with the results. couple of snaps i took. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrar Jabbar Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Nice work, the colour coded engine bay looks the business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraturbochris Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 nice work rob, going to look sweet when done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Good work so far Rob. I'd heat shrink the loom as well as insulation tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideexitsupra Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Not sure why, but with the attention to detail here I was surprised to see the inside of the bumper wasn't painted? I am not suggesting you should though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Not sure why, but with the attention to detail here I was surprised to see the inside of the bumper wasn't painted? I am not suggesting you should though. On mine, you can see the inside of the bumper under the intercooler which i want to spray black so while its off rob you might wanna spray the inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 Not sure why, but with the attention to detail here I was surprised to see the inside of the bumper wasn't painted? I am not suggesting you should though. its on the to do list before i put the bumper on. thanks for all the comments guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 the supe look amazing saturday mate keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 the supe look amazing saturday mate keep up the good work Cheers Paul, your dads is going to like nice once we are finished with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Looking good Rob. she's certainly come along way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Finished the gearbox oil cooler pipes today. I was not happy with the brackets so i stripped the back and done them again. happy now though. Had a call from the chromers and got another batch of goodies done and they are on there way to me, i think he did me about 200 stock nuts and bolts plus some hose clips too... good man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Ordered a turbo blanket today, wanted something a bit different to a sheild and after many failed attempts making one, i thought a blanket would look cool and keep the temps down under the bonnet. Plus its in chrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I can see that blanket sticking out like a sore thumb once you have the engine in. Nice blanket though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 I can see that blanket sticking out like a sore thumb once you have the engine in. Nice blanket though. you will hardly notice it when the strutbrace is going over the top too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I've heard of a few turbos failing due to the excess heat. With the blanket on there's nowhere for the heat to go that the turbo produces. With a heat shield, the heat can disperce out the sides and the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 I've heard of a few turbos failing due to the excess heat. With the blanket on there's nowhere for the heat to go that the turbo produces. With a heat shield, the heat can disperce out the sides and the back. whiffbitz race cars run them all the time, so thats good enough for me. I have heard good things from these and my mate has one on his RX7 and helps a great deal with reducing under bonnet temperature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark newman Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 looking good rob ,when will it be finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 looking good rob ,when will it be finished. hoping by early next year if i pull my finger out. Got lee coming down to do the loom in a few weeks so then the engine can go in complete. Then its just a case of fitting the rad, gearbox coolers then intercooler. Then ill trailor it the SRD for him to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark newman Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 what tubo do you have BW 366 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 what tubo do you have BW 366 ? BWS362 mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Took the engine off stand today to start getting it ready for Lee (SRD), Poor engine on a dirty floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 gearbox all torqed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I remember it mentioned that to use them would crack the chrome on the hooks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Waaah, that looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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