ManwithSupra Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Brand new Toyota genuine R154 bell housing arrived today from the USA for the sequential box https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10991242_785653304842648_2564871884779101098_n.jpg?oh=1082339d67a7c248a081f0bbd7c29c15&oe=55946DD1&__gda__=1431939433_54cdcb17f75a5c6afa754aa807b336be https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10980758_785653341509311_8374506688000426185_n.jpg?oh=e36631d51c5f8eceb45abf8ae3996b5b&oe=5558850D&__gda__=1431029124_bbb79d2aeed1e4bd3984023afb89d378 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Not sure why you didn't use an auto bell housing, I am sure it would have worked and cost a fraction? Can't beat a nice shiny new casting though, was it a lot cheaper from the US? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Not sure why you didn't use an auto bell housing, I am sure it would have worked and cost a fraction? Can't beat a nice shiny new casting though, was it a lot cheaper from the US? It was easier to be honest as the adapter plate that's being supplied is designed to be used with this housing. Yeah it was basically half the price from the US and I also have the peace of mind its an unused item with no cracks or fatigue etc. Edited February 12, 2015 by ManwithSupra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 OK, understood, crazy how prices vary with marketplace. Disgustingly so in fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 OK, understood, crazy how prices vary with marketplace. Disgustingly so in fact. Tell me about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I'm surprised you didn't turn out a much superior billet item which did away with the need for the adapter plate. Getting lazy methinks. It is just a shame when someone loses the will to do these thing properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 I'm surprised you didn't turn out a much superior billet item which did away with the need for the adapter plate. Getting lazy methinks. It is just a shame when someone loses the will to do these thing properly. I know, I'm sorry lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Things are so much easier when you have a full height scissor lift https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRwRkjANC1Y Didn't get as much as I wanted to do this weekend done as some helpers didn't turn up. But will continue throughout the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Aye thats the dogs danglies, must say i was waiting for that massive rear wing to go crunch on the ceiling:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 Aye thats the dogs danglies, must say i was waiting for that massive rear wing to go crunch on the ceiling:D Ha, yeah I when I got the lift a few years ago and tried it I was worried about that, luckily when its at full height the BGW is about 10" from the roof line Phew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 There it is... sitting and waiting for me to ride her hard and fast Dirty .... :eyebrows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 i will say this..... you are one of the most dedicated guys ive ever seen! good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 There it is... sitting and waiting for me to ride her hard and fast http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=197542&stc=1&d=1424344586 Dirty .... :eyebrows: Gearbox in and wired up ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 i will say this..... you are one of the most dedicated guys ive ever seen! good work Ah cheers dude, Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 Gearbox in and wired up ?? No, not yet, I have been suffering from a bad neck (i cant seem to turn my head right at all without major pain) also getting the old box out is proving to be a lot harder than once thought due to the flat floor framework, space frame etc. I ended up having to cut a section of the exhaust out due to the above however there was no room for a grinder or electric saw and my exhaust chain cutter didn't want to get through it, so had to use a Junior hacksaw moving at a couple of cm for each stroke... took 3 hours to get through it and it broke about 10 blades... not to mention my arms (as they were above my head) were devoid of any blood... The old gearbox and clutch will be out this Friday as I have my brother coming down to help me due to my neck... New gearbox is being built up at Quaife as we speak, They are going to take some images of the box for the build which I will update when I get them, the box is then going to Chris Wilson to get the Concentric hub bearing setup done (as the bell may need to be machined). While that is being done I am removing all the white aluminum panels in the cockpit, as without the gearbox there it will be easier to fit the new carbon fiber ones. When the Geartronics paddle kit arrives, I will be making the loom and air lines for that and routing it all before the new box goes in. Last thing will be installing the new clutch and box, making a new gearbox support brace, getting a new prop shaft made up and then programming the Paddle shifter kit. So quite a bit of work to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 do you have the original link to when ryan had this? feel free to pm me it if you dont want to put here, Ive gone through the whole of your thread just interested in going further back thats all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 do you have the original link to when ryan had this? feel free to pm me it if you dont want to put here, Ive gone through the whole of your thread just interested in going further back thats all No problems, http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?170424-Supra-Track-Car-Project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 This thing is screaming for a set of air jacks mate. While there is so much being done to the underside anyway t'would be rude not to! +1 on the dedication front though. I also suspect you are technically a tripod when seen with no trousers on. There can be no other explanation for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 This thing is screaming for a set of air jacks mate. While there is so much being done to the underside anyway t'would be rude not to! +1 on the dedication front though. I also suspect you are technically a tripod when seen with no trousers on. There can be no other explanation for it. I did look at Air jacks but its more weight really. I mean they are a good idea and I had some thoughts about it but It would be mean extra kit to carry to a day as well. And for the extra 4-5kg of weight, hmmm well I dunno... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I have air jack provision on my new GTR shell, putting in the tubes for them is not trivial unless done at build time, plus ones abale to lift a car of this sort of weight are not cheap. Then you need safety props and all the air lines routing through the car. You won't get away with three jacks given the weight. Big money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Gearbox came out on Friday night and is now with its new owner Now starts the removal of all the flat aluminum panels Here are a couple of pictures of the removal of the old box but its not very exciting. They were taken by my brother hence a little blurry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 2015 Race License arrived yesterday So far we are all go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 erm, something missing to go with that license. Updates on the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 erm, something missing to go with that license. Updates on the car updates will be coming soon, I haven't had a chance to get up the workshop so far this week due to other commitments. Doing a lot of work tomorrow night and over the weekend, so will have some updates coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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