Richie_k83 Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 Finally go my hands on a Gearbox after a quick run to Leicester. Super chuffed! Will be back on the road later next week once my clutch arrives.... More to come soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Great news mate! Don't throw in the towel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraleeturbo Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Mate so glad you carried this on mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mharvey Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 This is awesome, love following your progress mate. The valve covers are perfect! I'm a big fan of NA-T hence building one myself but am equally a big fan of this, it's different, it will sound heavenly and with a bit of headwork and cams etc it'll make a nice, useable amount of power. Just need to lose some weight now too, carbon boot, doors etc haha. Glad you're sticking with it and glad the gearbox got sorted in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 Great news mate! Don't throw in the towel! Came close, but back on track now..! Mate so glad you carried this on mate Will be worth it in the end I hope! This is awesome, love following your progress mate. The valve covers are perfect! I'm a big fan of NA-T hence building one myself but am equally a big fan of this, it's different, it will sound heavenly and with a bit of headwork and cams etc it'll make a nice, useable amount of power. Just need to lose some weight now too, carbon boot, doors etc haha. Glad you're sticking with it and glad the gearbox got sorted in the end Cheers buddy, I like the different route, don't get me wrong, would love a big old Turbo, but the noise this should make will be mega! She's been on a diet already, i've stripped out everything lol. Fibreglass panels and perspex glass may find its way on there at some point i'm sure lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 Small step forward today. Comp clutch lightweight flywheel & stage 2 clutch is all fitted, along with the pilot bearing. All fitted under the cover of darkness.... Also modified and trimmed back the Autobox loom to fit the manual and fitted my new Mishimoto Ryan Tuerk shift knob Box is going on tomorrow, need to press on as i have Mot booked for Monday.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 Manual conversion is almost done, just the exhaust to fit, box to fill with oil and a pre Mot check over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) Finally, I'm back behind the wheel and its been long overdue...! So came the dreaded MOT today, She passed, all ok with no advisories Few little bits to sort out, like the steering wheel being off centre and the idle speed is over 1200rpm (hoping it will calm down after a few miles have been put down) Other than that, the car feels completely different to drive. She seems to pick up and accelerate alot better than before, or maybe its because i'm used to pottering about in a 1.6l BMW.... Either way, chuffed to bits Had a change of heart with the stripped out interior, although I want a track/drift toy, I miss having a comfy car to use, so will be looking at getting a load of interior parts to put her back to standard inside... Door Cards, rear seats, rear belts, boot carpet and boot blind are all I need, so on the hunt soon. Will also go for a smaller 4x point rear cage too, rather than the 10 point I wanted earlier (Seeing as I have drilled the holes for my last one....) Edited October 6, 2016 by Richie_k83 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Fantastic result, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolizma Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I like this one a lot! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 nice result mate! glad to see her coming back togther. I have some door cards in the loft with damage if you need somthing cheap to tie you over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 Fantastic result, well done! I like this one a lot! Well done! Thanks guys, nice result mate! glad to see her coming back togther. I have some door cards in the loft with damage if you need somthing cheap to tie you over Thanks dude, can you ping me an image over and a price if its not too much hassle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Thanks dude, can you ping me an image over and a price if its not too much hassle? /QUOTE] Will dig them out tomrrow eve for you. pm me your number and i can whats app some pictures over. have loads of interior bits kicking around so any bits you need let me know, my be able to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 Will dig them out tomrrow eve for you. pm me your number and i can whats app some pictures over. have loads of interior bits kicking around so any bits you need let me know, my be able to help Thats great, will do bud cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 Was at Curborough Sprint course yesterday for half a day. Put the old girl through her paces and the first drive out in anger since finishing the manual conversion. Was a slippery start which saw me spin out on my first run, almost taking a sign with me.... ... But, managed to stay on track afterwards. Starting to find where there is and isnt grip along with playing about with the dampening settings to promote a bit of oversteer. Which saw plenty of this, https://vimeo.com/189630055 Not bad for an open diff...! Car did great and got back under her own steam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Love those wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 Love those wheels Cheers bud, nothing special or expensive, JR-10's.... Had em a year, but used very little so still nice and new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 Few more snaps from Sunday's Curborough... Also, my RMM Style Lip Arrived today, offered it up, going to look great! Will fit this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 Got my front lip on, Would love some skirts and spats next, along with a roof spoiler, but I need to knuckle down with the interior now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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