Jezz Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 I thought it would be interesting to see what upgrades, power wise, you guys would look at with a budget of £4k. (to start with!). So far the car is pretty much stock. Twin turb aerotop, de-cat, fcd, 1.0bar. Also, anyone know how many 6 speed manual (twin or single turbs) aerotops there are out there? Add another one to that figure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Also, anyone know how many 6 speed manual (twin or single turbs) aerotops there are out there? Add another one to that figure!! None came out of the factory like that. All RHD TT aerotops (all n/a aerotops too?) were auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Think Jez has doen a conversion....but theres also Tlicense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 If thats RHD aero 6spd TT or single then I think that makes it the 1st one Didn't Tlicense had a GZ non-aero which he converted to a 6spd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 didn't Dangerous Brain do one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Didn't Tlicense had a GZ non-aero which he converted to a 6spd? not sure then, i thought he was aero - but definately not sure its the 'most wanted' though Jez....well done id go single now, just to upset people - maybe not for that 4k budget, but how about a T72 kit from Vortex......that would be awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 didn't Dangerous Brain do one? Nope, he sold his NA auto to tdaxgav who then converted it to a VVTI single with tiptronic box... Which might be a 6 spd at some point in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Mmmmm, quite fancy a black vvti 6spd aerotop with a TRD widebody-, how many numbers would I need on saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Mmmmm, quite fancy a black vvti 6spd aerotop with a TRD widebody-, how many numbers would I need on saturday? 5 or more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted August 18, 2005 Author Share Posted August 18, 2005 Hhhmm single, or big twin. This is the question. I've also just aquired some trd front wings, if i could get hold of the rear trd sections, it'd be a 6 speed manual aerotop trd turbo! How cool!! Not sure if i should wait and do everything in one hit over winter. Got loads of stuff to put on her. Then again, i dont know how long i can sit and look at the 6sp box, pedal box, just sitting there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 That will be a nice thing, if you are going all that work, you might as well throw the 6spd in while you do it... And good luck with it all Gav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Not sure if its any help, but here's a guide on the auto-6spd swap: http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/auto_to_6spd_swap/index.html Good luck with the project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted August 18, 2005 Author Share Posted August 18, 2005 Wow thats actually a really helpfull thread! Cheers homer! Wasn't sure if i should take the conv on myself, or give leon jps a call!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 It might be worth getting in touch with TLicence on here, he did his own conversion a couple of years ago. Don't mean to put you off but I think it turned into a bit of nightmare! I remember that Dude was quoting £4k to do this inc parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted August 18, 2005 Author Share Posted August 18, 2005 I guess i've removed loads of engines and boxes, stripped complete supras, but never had to worry about putting them back together! Was that 4k including the box, pedal box ect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 I think so mate, it was a while ago so not 100% sure. I think its mentioned here: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=13133&page=1&pp=15 BTW: This thread from TLicense might be of help: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=12340 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted August 18, 2005 Author Share Posted August 18, 2005 Very helpfull! Anyone have any ideas on chassis strenghthening? The aero is 'floppy' at the best of times! Was thinking miami gt rollbar in the back and just a brace at the front. Will this be sufficiant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Strut brace on the front and back made the world of a difference to mine... busy toying with the idea of a do-luck seat brace as well which runs along the front of the rear seats... Gav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted August 18, 2005 Author Share Posted August 18, 2005 Cant put rear brace in. Nowhere to put me roof! Losing rear seats as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 If its a 'real' aero it will already have been sufficiently strengthened from the factory. Remember that the front/rear struts will only increase lateral stiffness, but if you want to make a significant different you need to achieve longitudinal stiffness with the aero. If the car wasn’t naturally made to be an aero, stiffening the front and rear laterally will actually amplify scuttle shake and make it more 'floppy' longitudinally. The only way you can really active higher longitudinal stiffness is with a triangular brace between the front and rear of the car, or by fitting a full roll cage. But then that really defeats the point of the aero in the 1st place! If I were you I’d concentrate on the 6spd swap for now... that'll make it a one of a kind alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted August 18, 2005 Author Share Posted August 18, 2005 It is a 'real' aero, but i'm just concerned as to wether bangin a six speed box in will cause some real 'flex' on gearchange. Surely this is why mr t didnt make the aero tt 6spd? I think the miami gt roll cage looks as though its just a four point item that sits just behind the rear of the aero roof line? Can anyone help with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 you need some brakes to stop you before you make it faster. i told you to keep the uk brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted August 18, 2005 Author Share Posted August 18, 2005 Investing in an Ap conversion. £1800! Bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Investing in an Ap conversion. £1800! Bargain. front and rear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 It is a 'real' aero, but i'm just concerned as to wether bangin a six speed box in will cause some real 'flex' on gearchange. Surely this is why mr t didnt make the aero tt 6spd? Nope. The yanks got TT 6spd Aerotops. I thought yours was a 6spd TT aerotop. Are you just thinking about it? I thought you were saying that it was one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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