Rob_Mitchell Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Been rubbing down the rollcage, tein rear brace and supports, so they can all be primed this morning. Everything will be on show over the carpet so top job needs to be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 (edited) Well I am awaiting carbon parts from Stevo, who is a master at this but I thought I would try and attempt some parts for myself. I won't be offering this as a service as respect for Stevo offering it already. I Have started by doing rear speaker covers and steering wheel cover. It's a painstakingly slow and patient process and my finger tips are bleeding. The parts still need clear coating but here are some pics of my progress for anyone who is following the build. Drilling the holes out was a nightmare lol I'll keep you posted when they are all finished Edited September 17, 2015 by Rob_Mitchell (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 love the speaker covers Rob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 If you do take it on track just a quick 1 about the brakes, the calipers you have suffer terribly from pad knockback so you may want to install some check valves in the lines to combat this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 love the speaker covers Rob! Cheers mate. I'll post finished pics when they are done If you do take it on track just a quick 1 about the brakes, the calipers you have suffer terribly from pad knockback so you may want to install some check valves in the lines to combat this. Yeah something I'll look into but to be honest the way it's going it will be in shows more than on a track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Speaker covers and steering wheel cover finished and clear coated. Should get some more of the interior trimming done tomorrow. Idea is to get the inside perfect and get the rolling shell as perfect as we can before moving onto the heart (engine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitch79 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Speaker covers and steering wheel cover finished and clear coated. Should get some more of the interior trimming done tomorrow. Idea is to get the inside perfect and get the rolling shell as perfect as we can before moving onto the heart (engine) Look spot on. Grills look awesome. [emoji106] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Donuts Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Looking good guys! Can't wait to see more updates on the interior. I should have the headlights ready for you beginning of October mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Looking good guys! Can't wait to see more updates on the interior. I should have the headlights ready for you beginning of October mate. Brilliant thank you mate. That's much appreciated. I'll fit your new ones for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 Today's efforts, moving back on the leather interior. Managed to get the offside window panel done. Was a absolute nightmare but happy with the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 What you using to stick the leather rob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) What you using to stick the leather rob? Just a tin of high temp contact glue, got it off eBay john, apparently the trade use it for interiors... Works really good, too good really but a spray would be better imo using various rollers to smooth out the leather once its applied to the panel.. Edited September 21, 2015 by Rob_Mitchell (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Rob are you going to consider doing this as part of your trader status. Would love some more retrimmed on my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Rob are you going to consider doing this as part of your trader status. Would love some more retrimmed on my car. No not at the moment mate. Its a first for us too so just learning and taking our time getting it perfect. its very time consuming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 How could I miss this thread. Great project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-K1 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 always great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) Bit of supra surgery! Dash removed for leather trim. Also gives me chance to put back a new loom ect, hate seeing things all cut! Has to go back as near as factory as possible. I did want to keep it as much UK spec as possible but I will be fitting a Jspec dash as I think it looks silly having a disconnected airbag in the dash when you have a monsterous rollcage surrounding you lol. Plus I like storage and the Extra compartment comes in handy. Edited September 21, 2015 by Rob_Mitchell (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 No not at the moment mate. Its a first for us too so just learning and taking our time getting it perfect. its very time consuming Thats a shame, if you ever fancy changing your mind and want another car to show the work pm me! Will happily pay to be a guniea pig. Looks like you have done a superb job! Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Love a good DAW build. It's right up my street. Keep the updates coming brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Thats a shame, if you ever fancy changing your mind and want another car to show the work pm me! Will happily pay to be a guniea pig. Looks like you have done a superb job! Keep it up. No worries I'll keep you posted, one thing for sure its not a over night thing. Take a lot of time Love a good DAW build. It's right up my street. Keep the updates coming brother. Thanks John, got to keep the flag flying for us magpies who love bling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Managed to get a little peice of the dash done tonight. The part goes around the gear stick plastic. undecided what colour to do the dash plastics yet. I'm thinking Matt black or Matt anthercite And yes they are moo cow scissors, a must when working with leather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) No worries I'll keep you posted, one thing for sure its not a over night thing. Take a lot of time Cheers, really want my door cards done! Cracking build, reminds me of the days I watched your thread on the NA, was inspiration for my own car. Edited September 21, 2015 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Nice work rob are your fingers bleeding and sore yet from pulling and stretching the leather , Also how long before we get some colour shots , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) Cheers, really want my door cards done! Cracking build, reminds me of the days I watched your thread on the NA, was inspiration for my own car. No worries I'll keep you posted. I know i remember though looking at Jamie's, hodges, Wayne's do-luck build thinking i want to one day be at that stage lol. I never thought I would build another one but one thing for sure is I have a lot more patience and things just need to be right... No rush. Nice work rob are your fingers bleeding and sore yet from pulling and stretching the leather , Also how long before we get some colour shots , Haha buzzing off the glue mate. Working in the loft so not much ventilation. Fingers still sore from the carbon skinning. Body is just sat in primer still Matt, been really busy at work with bodywork so supra gets put on pause lol. Edited September 21, 2015 by Rob_Mitchell (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 No worries I'll keep you posted. I know i remember though looking at Jamie's, hodges, Wayne's do-luck build thinking i want to one day be at that stage lol. I never thought I would build another one but one thing for sure is I have a lot more patience and things just need to be right... No rush. Yours and Hodges were the two that always had my attention as even though they had the power, they were about styling. Two engine bays that really stood out. Think John should start over too, we need more big builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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