View Full Version : Mercedes Clk 1UZ Powered - now with boost!
liamcrowley
02-07-12, 21:10
Right so this this is going to be my first drift car so its going to be cheap and cheerful. Yes I no its an odd car to make a drift car out of but the shell was free so I cant complain. Nothing Mercedes is going to be left in it, so if I do give it a tip or brake something its not going to cost a fortune!:)
The running gear is going to be s13/14, so subframes, coilovers, brakes, diff etc...
The engine is going to be a 1UZ, if anyone doesn't know what this is its a 4.0l v8 from a lexus ls400 or toyota soarer. So hopefully it will do the job.
The shell is going to be really modified since it weighs about 100 tonne, everything that i can cut out will be cut out. Since I dont plan on using this in prodrift the whole front will be chopped off and replaced with a spaceframe type deal. The rear will be similar. Most of the panels will be fiberglass to reduce weight further.
This is what i have done so far!:p
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It was very interesting turning the shell upside down and getting it into the shed all on my own!:D
Yes i no it was fairly hatchet the way i got it in but i did get it in!:p
I should have the s13 subframe fitted tomorrow and maybe the front subframe, depends on the weather!:eek:
Feck me your some man for the crazy conversions!
Yea,you are sick man :-) 2 projects in the same time!!??
murray sr22
02-07-12, 21:25
sum work goin on lad? will be a coll project lad?
galway joey
03-07-12, 12:52
very interesting build but should be epic if it all works out....
niall s14a
03-07-12, 14:43
Nice bit of ingenuity gettin the shell in! It's definitely a very original garage that's for sure! Good luck with it!
Good base man...when i was in poland last year at a few event there was 2 or 3 of these drifting most had bmw engines but they worked very well..good luck with the project
liamcrowley
05-07-12, 22:52
Right im back with a small update, didnt get much done in the last few days!
Im nearly finished with the rear subframe, ill have it completely finished tomorrow!:)
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Be back tomorrow!:p
K series steve
05-07-12, 23:07
this should be very cool lad,best of luck with it!
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That's some crazy project man. With weight reduction and new engine it's going to be a rocket.
Which gearbox you are planning to use?
Fucking class project u are a crazy mofo keep up the good work
liamcrowley
06-07-12, 00:32
I'm planning on using an r154 because that's what I have but I know of someone with 2 w58 boxes which I might try and buy just because the r154 is for my mini, but I also need a few other bits and pieces of other cars to make it work!:p
It's a bit of a pain of a job but il manage.
brilliant, love these kinda projects, between this and the mini ill be keepin an eye,
makes me want t do sumthin mad with the micra lyin in the garden,maby rb the silvia and put the sr in the k11, haha
good work.:cheesy:
mr.jailbait
06-07-12, 08:29
you make hard things look very easy.
lovely welding too.
its upto you but to be honest id put the 1j in this and the v8 in the mini, them v8's are not realy a good yoke a stock jz will have plenty of power for s stripped out merc couldnt weigh as much a full chaser and if you made the car meet pd specs it could be worth a few bob to some one if you ever sell it on, i cant realy see the point in the mini myself but with either the v8 or the 1j it will be just a crazy little yoke!
Thats a pretty different project, just hope it doesn't slow down the mini's progress ;)
liamcrowley
06-07-12, 10:29
its upto you but to be honest id put the 1j in this and the v8 in the mini, them v8's are not realy a good yoke a stock jz will have plenty of power for s stripped out merc couldnt weigh as much a full chaser and if you made the car meet pd specs it could be worth a few bob to some one if you ever sell it on, i cant realy see the point in the mini myself but with either the v8 or the 1j it will be just a crazy little yoke!
Ya I know what you mean, I am tempted to get another 1jz for the merc but having seen quite a few people with turbo problems I would like an n/a drift car.
I no I mightn't have much power with the v8 but I don't have a turbo which might save me some €€€€. The engine is costing me very little so if in fact it doesn't work I can allways change it to a 1jz. Ya, there is absolutely no point having the 1jz in the mini but as you said its just going to be a crazy little thing!:p
liamcrowley
06-07-12, 10:32
Thats a pretty different project, just hope it doesn't slow down the mini's progress ;)
This might slow up the mini a small bit but the main thing that's going to slow the mini up is a lack of money for the thing.:p
I'm hoping to have the merc going for the same money as I need to get the mini rolling!:D
liamcrowley
08-07-12, 22:35
Im back again with a little update, didnt get much done recently!
i only got the boxes which the front of the rear subframe bolt to made!
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Be back soon with another update!:)
liamcrowley
08-07-12, 23:04
O ya one more thing, i thought i would put up a few videos of a 1uz drift car just to show everyone how it performs and how it sounds.
And yes, i no this one isnt a stock engine!:p
lloyd Smith's 1UZ-FE 4L V8 powered AE71 Corolla - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh5fgaIKDoM)
Falken V8 Corolla - lloyd Smith HD Experience - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV7ENJvWAGc)
if i ever have a problem with power i could allways do something like this!:L
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yes that is a scania truck turbo bolted to a bog standard 1uz!:D
does the 1/4 mile in about 10 seconds!:p
liamcrowley
09-07-12, 19:54
im finished the rear subframe!:p
it nearly killed me welding on the shell, some toxic german fumes!:L
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Im not too sure when il be back because i am after running out of gas, filler rods, cutting disc's, chop saw disc, tungsten's and of coarse money!:D
So all i can do now is turn it up the right way again!:)
Fair bit of fab work goin on there .. will be interesting..
your not a fan of handy jobs :)
martycturbo
09-07-12, 22:36
jez great bita work goin on,, fair play,, be nice to see it finished
liamcrowley
11-07-12, 09:29
It rolls again!:D
Well sorta!:p
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Also I need advice with my rear camber arms!
I have these ones,
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But I need these ones,
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Can I just chop one side off or will I just swap for the ones I need??
Help would be much obliged!:p
skinnynphats200
11-07-12, 10:27
To make life easy for yourself swap for the ones you need. but then again with your fabrication skills I would imagine you could make a pair handy enough from what you have
B&G Extreme Drifting
11-07-12, 18:40
Fair play lad, your a very talented man, when are you hopin to fin this or the mini
can see the JZ ending up in this :)
way2fastforu
11-07-12, 20:03
1uzfe ftmfw!!!they're such a serious engine and nobody ever really does much wit them driftin wise once converted to manual they're an savage!
liamcrowley
11-07-12, 22:00
Fair play lad, your a very talented man, when are you hopin to fin this or the mini
can see the JZ ending up in this :)
Ahhh lad I don't know!:S
I have NO money anymore, since I have no road car , no insurance ,my fone is fucked and I need to buy two more dies for my tube bender at €350 ish each to make some money from making roll cages, bumper bars and so on so forth!:p
So soon I can start making money!:D
But don't worry they will get finished!:P
where abouts are u from liam might have work in near future for u
liamcrowley
12-07-12, 00:15
where abouts are u from liam might have work in near future for u
East cork, a long way away from you!:p
Very cool! will be different anyway!
very cool project and very nice welding ..only one thing though you done all that and put the subframe on 8.8 bolts you should have at least used 10.9 or stronger as they are holding most of the torque from your back wheels, i like the car spit too
B&G Extreme Drifting
12-07-12, 22:22
Ahhh lad I don't know!:S
I have NO money anymore, since I have no road car , no insurance ,my fone is fucked and I need to buy two more dies for my tube bender at €350 ish each to make some money from making roll cages, bumper bars and so on so forth!:p
So soon I can start making money!:D
But don't worry they will get finished!:P
stop man, money is what kills most of us, keep the faith bro and tippin away. as u said,they will be fin :)
best of luck!!
that is a sweet project,dont stop now
may have a bit of work for you,send me on your no.may have a few cages to get done
your not a fan of handy jobs :)
this is a handy job for this man. fair play to ye keep the spirit.
liamcrowley
12-07-12, 22:55
very cool project and very nice welding ..only one thing though you done all that and put the subframe on 8.8 bolts you should have at least used 10.9 or stronger as they are holding most of the torque from your back wheels, i like the car spit too
ya i only realized that after looking the build there a few days ago!
if it does give il just replace them!:p
B&G Extreme Drifting
13-07-12, 12:09
ya i only realized that after looking the build there a few days ago!
if it does give il just replace them!:p
jaysus man dont risk it, im sure if the subframe pulls out wen on full tilt it wouldnt be pretty. better safe than sorry always the best policy
class build!
liamcrowley
16-07-12, 21:28
Right im back again!:p
I did a little bit of work over the last few days!
This is what iv done!
Cut away most of the engine bay and wheel wells, ii had to do this because to coilovers didnt actually fit in the standard wheel well!:confused:
Before(long time ago)
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After
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A pic of how the front suspension will look!
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Today's aim was to get my rear camber arms fixed so that they didnt foul on the body, this required some modification!:p
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Its kinda hard to see in the pictures but there is actually way more clearance between the body and the arm, this is good!:D
(In the pics I raised the wheel to about where i want the car to sit)
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The ride height is dramatically changed,
Standard camber arms,
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Modified arms,
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I should have the front of the car rolling by the end of the week, and the rollcage finished the week after and if im lucky im be getting the engine the week after that!:p
Be back soon!
K series steve
16-07-12, 21:42
what manual gearbox are you using with the 1uz?
liamcrowley
16-07-12, 21:58
what manual gearbox are you using with the 1uz?
I have a choice, i can use an R154 (turbo mk3 supra), a W58 (non turbo mk3 supra) or an sr20 box with an adapter plate!:)
Im probably going to use an R154!
K series steve
16-07-12, 22:04
I have a choice, i can use an R154 (turbo mk3 supra), a W58 (non turbo mk3 supra) or an sr20 box with an adapter plate!:)
Im probably going to use an R154!
are the r154/w58 both on?
any idea how much are the adapter plates for the sr20's are?
sorry for all the questions haha!
liamcrowley
16-07-12, 22:23
are the r154/w58 both on?
any idea how much are the adapter plates for the sr20's are?
sorry for all the questions haha!
Nothing is bolt on!!:p
for the r154/w58 you need a different bell housing, flywheel and through out bearing!
Amm for the sr you need an adapter plate custom flywheel, a sr friction plate, a 3gste (mr2 turbo, celica turbo) pressure plate, universal through out bearing with a few custom bits and bobs!
You can buy a kit for each type of gearbox, they are all around the same price, 800-1000 (thats with a good clutch)!
but the sr box isnt exactly as strong as the other two, but yes they are cheaper and way way more common!:)
Im more than likely going with he r154, the strongest one!
K series steve
16-07-12, 22:26
Nothing is bolt on!!:p
for the r154/w58 you need a different bell housing, flywheel and through out bearing!
Amm for the sr you need an adapter plate custom flywheel, a sr friction plate, a 3gste (mr2 turbo, celica turbo) pressure plate, universal through out bearing with a few custom bits and bobs!
You can buy a kit for each type of gearbox, they are all around the same price, 800-1000 (thats with a good clutch)!
but the sr box isnt exactly as strong as the other two, but yes they are cheaper and way way more common!:)
Im more than likely going with he r154, the strongest one!
thanks man for the info,i've lots of thinking to do,haha!
liamcrowley
16-07-12, 22:35
thanks man for the info,i've lots of thinking to do,haha!
No problem!:cool:
murtyboys14
17-07-12, 11:01
Savage work lad!!
Epic build ! :afro:
Serious fab skills man !!
Cant wait to see the finished article , wont be long id say the way your going through it .
excellent build liam, hurry on with so you can get back to the Mini!
liamcrowley
27-07-12, 23:40
Im back with another update, only a little one for now but the cage and most of the fabrication will be done by next friday!:D
I got the grinder out 2day!:p
(sorry about the bad pictures)
Before
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After
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Be back soon!
martycturbo
27-07-12, 23:44
crazy man:cool:
I cant wait to see this finished . Cool as!!
LSD is Addictive
17-08-12, 19:10
Tat will be serios when its done ur not afraid to use the 4inch grinder :p
James Doyle
18-08-12, 16:15
This should be some yak
liamcrowley
17-09-12, 21:55
Well, long time no update.
I have got a bit of work done on the car recently, but the biggest bit is this!:D
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/f1ccd4717ff883694d715fbd39e22a8b.jpg
O ya, I got my v8!:)
Progress from here will be slow but it will be steady!:)
way2fastforu
18-09-12, 09:10
1uzfe power ftmfw!!!!!
driftescort
18-09-12, 11:48
I think you might find that them camber arms may hit the driveshafts.
liamcrowley
18-09-12, 16:20
I think you might find that them camber arms may hit the driveshafts.
Nah they won't, where the arm attaches to the subframe its about 3" or so further back from the drivshaft and it stays that same distance away all the way along the camber arm!
ciaranfox09
18-09-12, 20:41
Serious build ! how to u find the R-tech welder ?
liamcrowley
07-10-12, 22:26
I havnt updated this for a while, i have a bit of work done since the last update so this is where the car lies at the moment.
i have the basic cage done, and the rear suspension points have the bare minimum done to just get it rolling.
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Front subframe
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Thats all i have for now but i will have the car fully rolling and steering soon, so when i have all that done il be moving on to the engine and gearbox!:cool:
You have amazing skill lad. Subscribed.
liamcrowley
18-10-12, 21:19
Back again with another update!
College and other peoples cars are kinda slowing progress up a small bit, but i cant do anything without money!:p
this is what iv done in the last few days.
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http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0204.jpg
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http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0212.jpg
I going to start working on the front suspension tomorrow its going to look something like this.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0194.jpg
Also my v8 started running shit the other day when i went to move it.
after a bit of investigation i found that it was running on 4 so there are a few obvious things to check, coil, distributor ........
Have a guess what was at fault!;)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0185.jpg
so ya the right banks rotor arm decided to shred itself, at least its a cheap fix!:)
be back again soon with an update!
this is sum deadly build ur a gifted man :D
Your new name shal be bender (as in futurama) some fabrication out of ya unreal
Serious build man, iv a clk 430 there for parts if you need anything
Really enjoying the build, keep up the great work fella...
liamcrowley
19-10-12, 09:09
Serious build man, iv a clk 430 there for parts if you need anything
Sound, wow where did u get one of them?:eek:
Ya will keep it in mind ,might need a few little bits and pieces.
are you going to break down in this thread how you manual'd the 1uz
the parts you need and how you sourced them
u know * bell housing
* flywheel
* starter
etc
im intrigued by manualing one of these but am a bit overwhelmed by it all
i have a 1uz and a w58 just looking for guidance on the process of manualing it
liamcrowley
20-10-12, 21:01
are you going to break down in this thread how you manual'd the 1uz
the parts you need and how you sourced them
u know * bell housing
* flywheel
* starter
etc
im intrigued by manualing one of these but am a bit overwhelmed by it all
i have a 1uz and a w58 just looking for guidance on the process of manualing it
Ya Id say I will, lots of people have asked me about it so I probably will go into detail with the whole thing!
Man u are unreal. You take on the most demanding projects and make it look so easy. cant wait to see it finished
did you look into using a bmw v8 that was a factory manual,
just wondering would it be a better option or is there somthing im overlooking
liamcrowley
21-10-12, 11:39
did you look into using a bmw v8 that was a factory manual,
just wondering would it be a better option or is there somthing im overlooking
Ya I was looking at them, the engines are simiular only 2 bhp difference the only thing that put me off one was the it's a BMW, the amount of wiring would be too much for me.:p
The 1uz isn't too much better but, it is slightly better.
B&G Extreme Drifting
21-10-12, 22:17
This is defo one of the best builds on di,along with ur JZ mini, Brendans RX8 & Jays S14. all top builds with top craftmanship!!
no doubting it ur some boi for one boi! its a credit to ya Liam pleasure to follow your threads :)
liamcrowley
28-10-12, 18:20
I got another bit of work done today, i taught it was about time for the engine to be taken out of the lexus so i set to it!:p
just to show people that who are thinking of doing this conversion, this is what ye will be looking at!:D
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0225.jpg
But its not too bad because only one of them are needed.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0223.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0224.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0226.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0227.jpg
the engine is now sitting in its new home!:)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0230.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0231.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0233.jpg
im not too sure when il have the next update up but it wont be too long id say!
Looks like loads of fun....
Piece of piss from the looks of thing :laugh:
liamcrowley
29-10-12, 19:54
I decided to take a few pieces off the engine today, including the auto gearbox.
i might try something different to convert it to manual.
Since i have the 1jz for the mini lying around i said i may as well see how the flywheel off that fits the 1uz, this is how i got on.:)
first fit of the fly wheel looked promising.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0238.jpg
this is the first problem i have, the ring gear doesn't have a large enough diameter. But i think this is solvable but removing the ring gear off the 1jz flywheel and replace it with enough of the ring gear from the auto 1uz. Hard to explain, ye will ave to wait and see!:p
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0239.jpg
this is the next problem with the flywheel, this is the same problem you would have with an mr2 flywheel, its a simple fix tho only needs to be re-drilled.:D
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0240.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0242.jpg
a few random pics comparing the auto box to the r154.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0243.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0247.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0251.jpg
Now back to problems.
the engine is hitting the fire wall in a few places, again an easy fix.:p
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0253.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0254.jpg
Another problem, this is my own fault tho.
the sump is hitting the cross-member by a nice bit, il probably have to cut a section out of the cross-member and out of the sump then il will surely fit properly.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0255.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0257.jpg
the last problem are my engine mounts, when taking the engine out half of one came with the engine the other half stayed in the car.:(
SO THOSE ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET HOCKEY PUCKS FOR ENGINE MOUNTS?????
i cant find any!:confused:
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0246.jpg
last but not least are a few pics of the car with the rad in.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0261.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0260.jpg
Be back again soon!
cannot wait to see this finished should be unreal, nice to see something diffrent
martycturbo
29-10-12, 20:31
looking promising,, class work!!!
Opposite Lock
08-11-12, 23:35
Man your gifted, i mean that i'm welding and steel working for a living and you have some serious skill, fair play to you and great project, p.s we have the same model sledge hammer (home made:p)
liamcrowley
14-01-13, 22:38
Right it's been a while since the last update, havnt got much done with the thing dou to other cars and jobs getting in the way.
but i have got a little bit done.
first of all i got my flywheel back, i have been insured that it will be strong enough, with the amount of holes in the thing im a bit worried about it, but we will wait and see!
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0131_1_zpsa592b36c.jpg
i also got i few arms and bits for the front suspension, like everything sr in this car i have chopped and modded them!
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0084_zps8a40e1e5.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0095_zpsdb5bda39.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0097_zpsbde639e1.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0078_1_zps194131e1.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0079_1_zps960c94fb.jpg
bottom arms only have a slight bit put into them but its a wedge which makes tings slightly easier for me!
i changed the top suspension points also to make sure nothing is near to binding, the camber is now a little much but it is very adjustable so will tweek it when its rolling properly.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0093_zpscbf47a1b.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0089_zps74f5e0e8.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0088_1_zpsf10dec0a.jpg
i was tidying the shed the other day and found these!
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0133_1_zpsfae2e280.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0134_1_zps23d3e01c.jpg
they are two pots that came off the rear of merc, since anything would be better than the standard rear s14 brakes i said il try and make them fit.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0135_1_zps4e61bbec.jpg
they wont be too much work to get fitting!
recently i have been making lots of banded steel wheels for people so i said id make a set for the merc.
they are 17x9.5.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0102_zps695ff3c9.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0113_zps10c8595a.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0110_zps1f760a07.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0126_1_zpsc45fefc0.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0136_1_zpsfa5b9a40.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0137_1_zpsded92ced.jpg
i could only find two wheels so that will do!
next update hopefully i will have a gearbox on the engine and the engine mounted.:cool:
tommy300zx
14-01-13, 23:49
jesus this is some build fair play 2 ya
Johnnyghia
14-01-13, 23:55
Really cracking build and savage skills. Looking forward to more.
You will never be able to get a tyre on to them rims. i made the same mistake before when.i made a set the rib in the middle for the bead to sink into will need to be alot closer to either the front or rear i hop you see this before you weld them.up fully
liamcrowley
15-01-13, 00:34
You will never be able to get a tyre on to them rims. i made the same mistake before when.i made a set the rib in the middle for the bead to sink into will need to be alot closer to either the front or rear i hop you see this before you weld them.up fully
Ya I know what you mean but Iv made I think 8 sets now and iv done them all the same way and never had a problem with getting tyres on them!
liamcrowley
06-02-13, 19:18
small little update!:)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0225_zps00d0ac0c.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0226_zps3d1b599d.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0228_zps825d7c0d.jpg
17''x10.5''
dats it for now!
B&G Extreme Drifting
07-02-13, 20:53
There is no stopping ya man,
some job on the wheels, class thread to be tuned into :)
You need to be made into a sticky my friend, you work is just awesome . The wheels look FAT:D.
Excuse the hijack
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/DSC00779.jpg
Is that Corsa 00LK2520? My bro in law bought it new, good to see it still on the road lol
liamcrowley
08-02-13, 01:15
Excuse the hijack
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/DSC00779.jpg
Is that Corsa 00LK2520? My bro in law bought it new, good to see it still on the road lol
Yup that's the one, sold it a while back.
Wasn't a bad little car, still in good nick!:)
this is an absolute cwwwwwwazy build fella , fair play, you have some skills and a serious amount of patience !!. ill have a lot of questions for you in the not too distant future!! :) 2 quick questions.....why did you drill new holes in the flywheel and chance weakening it rather than elongating the oniginal holes and secondly ....is there much to making an adaptor plate for the sr gearbox???? just i run cnc machining centres and was wondering what exactly there is to do it .
are you re-drilling the steelies? they're not 5x114 any I assume?
great work by the way
liamcrowley
08-02-13, 18:19
this is an absolute cwwwwwwazy build fella , fair play, you have some skills and a serious amount of patience !!. ill have a lot of questions for you in the not too distant future!! :) 2 quick questions.....why did you drill new holes in the flywheel and chance weakening it rather than elongating the oniginal holes and secondly ....is there much to making an adaptor plate for the sr gearbox???? just i run cnc machining centres and was wondering what exactly there is to do it .
ya patience is something I'm running out of with this car!:p
I went to a machine shop over the road from me and asked him what would be the best way 2 change the hole pattern and he said its much easier to drill new holes to make sure it fits 100%, he said elongating the hole wouldn't be as accurate!
Amm I'm not using an adapter plate, I'm doing it slightly different.
Keep an eye on the build thread and you'll see what I'm on about!;)
But if you did want to use an adapter plate, it a bit awkward because none of the holes line up and some arnt too far from overlapping each other.
If you are good on the computer I'm sure you'd master it!
liamcrowley
08-02-13, 18:22
are you re-drilling the steelies? they're not 5x114 any I assume?
great work by the way
No im not re-drilling them, they are 5x114 but the centre bore has to be enlarged by something like 4mm I think!
They are a lot of work tbh, each wheel cost me nearly €100 to do.
celicacrasher
09-02-13, 02:21
some series work.unreal build
180sx drifter
09-02-13, 10:56
some serious work man. Should be epic when it's finished :afro:
Nice work on the wheels. The VW breggade would bite your arm off for them.
No im not re-drilling them, they are 5x114 but the centre bore has to be enlarged by something like 4mm I think!
They are a lot of work tbh, each wheel cost me nearly €100 to do.
yea i see what your saying about the accuracy of elongating.better to be safe than sorry. if your modifying wheels again give me a buzz. id have thrown the 4 up on the machine for 100 a set for ya and im only over in tallow :)
Thats some project, loving it man!
liamcrowley
12-02-13, 21:31
Thats some project, loving it man!
Y the spam lad?
anymore updates liam im mad to see this built :afro:
liamcrowley
14-02-13, 18:48
anymore updates liam im mad to see this built :afro:
No I'm affraid not lad, I have too many jobs going at the moment!:(
Hopefully il get working on it again by the end of next week!
between the mini and this you have some serious skills! fair play to ya!
liamcrowley
28-03-13, 20:01
Finally got some work done to this thing, few small bits and a big bit!:)
First of all changed the brake master cylinder to the lexus one.
looks a bit rough in the pics but its not too bad in person!:p
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0289_zpsbaaf3f93.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0291_zps1e1458b5.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0294_zpsfaf1f83e.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0293_zps5b96e28b.jpg
Also did a little modifying to the cross member.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0298_zpsb70be0db.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0302_zps0c217165.jpg
And made these things!:D
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0316_zpsaa71ec1b.jpg
Ohhh ya the engine is in, finally!!:D
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0318_zps5cc95688.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0320_zps66482ec7.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0321_zpsa3bc908c.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0326_zps55d3d739.jpg
Its a bit of a tight fit on a few places but thankfully the engine doesnt move a whole pile!
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0324_zpsfeb2d510.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0323_zps6bfef778.jpg
I bought a few tyres too, 235 40s and 45s altenzo's and federals!
Should do for a while!:p
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0309_zpsccc06269.jpg
Be back again soon hopefully with a video of the thing running!
i likes the craftmenship with the mounts :cool:
liamcrowley
21-04-13, 15:13
Just a quick update for now.
i got a few small bits done over the last week, i am planning on have the car going in 2 weeks so there will be a bit update sometime soon.
but this is ow the car is sitting at the moment.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0376_zps92282cdb.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/Photo0376_zps92282cdb.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0377_zps0269e39c.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/Photo0377_zps0269e39c.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0379_zps4a84146e.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/Photo0379_zps4a84146e.jpg.html)
be back soon!:)
I was sceptical at the start thinking this was gonna be a cowboy build but its sweet.
Those steels are savage!!
One thing though - in the pic where you say the flywheel strength worried you,what about the pink writing on the flywheel saying warped - no good for use???:huh:
Keep it up,be sweet to see this thing going.
liamcrowley
22-04-13, 10:21
Haha il take that as a compliment!:p
Ya I know it seems a bit dodgy but it should be ok, and ya it does say that on the flywheel, it can be straightened by resurfacing it but im actully going running an sr clutch and flywheel it's cheaper to get the sr flywheel drilled than to get the 1jz one resurfaced!:cool:
liamcrowley
09-05-13, 22:32
Right didn't quiet get too much done recently due to a lack of funds!
Mainly because of a new welder i bought, for all who care heres a pic.:p
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0428_zpsb90d974e.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/Photo0428_zpsb90d974e.jpg.html)
Since i had no inner rear wheel tubs to attach to roll cage to i had to make something with a bit of strenght.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0380_zpsae65a065.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/Photo0380_zpsae65a065.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0383_zpsf4da73d0.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/Photo0383_zpsf4da73d0.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0391_zpse3167847.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/Photo0391_zpse3167847.jpg.html)
That should do the job nicely!:)
Also got an sr flywheel machined.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0395_zps5e3c182b.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/Photo0395_zps5e3c182b.jpg.html)
should have the gearbox on the engine soon.
i started mounting the steering rack, the track rods needed a little bit of modification. needed an 80mm extension!
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0405_zps645d9d86.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/Photo0405_zps645d9d86.jpg.html)
steering column nearly finished, just one more rose joint needed.:)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0412_zps2278a3f0.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/Photo0412_zps2278a3f0.jpg.html)
got the seat mounted.:cool:
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0420_zpsfae9d03f.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/Photo0420_zpsfae9d03f.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0424_zps186fab82.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/Photo0424_zps186fab82.jpg.html)
Be back soon!
Liam your some man!! Fucking serious build, those wheels are sex :)
Thats a dam fine welder! Where did ya pick it up?? In the market for one at the moment, mad to get back into tig welding stuff its just so god damn pretty!
That kirki seat is sooo cool! Also nice tidy welder!
liamcrowley
10-05-13, 18:09
Thats a dam fine welder! Where did ya pick it up?? In the market for one at the moment, mad to get back into tig welding stuff its just so god damn pretty!
Ya I'm very happy with it, very good quality and very stable arc!
I got it from a.r. brownlows here in cork, but you can get it from a few places in England, and I think wholesaleweldingsupplies.ie are going to be stocking it soon. Everywhere seems to be around the same price, around €1700. I got a few extras with mine tho longer torch lead and earth lead.:cool:
liamcrowley
15-05-13, 22:50
Right i got a bit of work done not on the car but on something that bolts to it!;)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0437_zps5ae66dd5.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/Photo0437_zps5ae66dd5.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0439_zps961bcfc5.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/Photo0439_zps961bcfc5.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0443_zps7295938d.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/Photo0443_zps7295938d.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0442_zps7edbf889.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/Photo0442_zps7edbf889.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0453_zps09da8d05.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/Photo0453_zps09da8d05.jpg.html)
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be back soon.:)
NissanSilviaLover
15-05-13, 23:27
amazing work done on this car cant wait to see the finished product.
liamcrowley
23-09-13, 22:27
Wow its been a while since i updated this, iv got a little bit done but i dont have pics of everything but i have a few.
Started off adding a little bit extra to the cage, still a small bit to do.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0469_zps7033777e.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/Photo0469_zps7033777e.jpg.html)
the i got to work on the cradle for the petrol tank in the rear of the car.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0533_zpsd4f28114.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/Photo0533_zpsd4f28114.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0558_zpsca3f8b6d.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/Photo0558_zpsca3f8b6d.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/Photo0552_zps5bb63e4e.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/Photo0552_zps5bb63e4e.jpg.html)
i also started the exhaust. (bought a new fancy camera too, dont know how to use it yet tho:p)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_0013_zps08943a84.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_0013_zps08943a84.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_0017_zpse4dbbfe9.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_0017_zpse4dbbfe9.jpg.html)
and these will be producing the sound, il have a pic of them on the car soon!:)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_0003_zps65e7bfa9.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_0003_zps65e7bfa9.jpg.html)
this is the beginning of my clutch pedal.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_0008_zpse6b6e001.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_0008_zpse6b6e001.jpg.html)
random pic.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_0077_zpsc741fbdd.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_0077_zpsc741fbdd.jpg.html)
and my hydro.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_0257_zps92332a94.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_0257_zps92332a94.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_0269_zpscc29a8af.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_0269_zpscc29a8af.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_0268_zps2062baec.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_0268_zps2062baec.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_0276_zpsa23105b3.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_0276_zpsa23105b3.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_0279_zps25988d26.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_0279_zps25988d26.jpg.html)
im very happy with this, works perfectly and looks cool too. il have a few updates soon including my petrol tank ,more customized alloys, exhaust should be finished and a few small bits.
Man, speechless. This thing is nuts, would love your skills.
Man, speechless. This thing is nuts, would love your skills.
X2 on that serious fab skills. Ya get it running yet? Very easy ta do, if your stuck just give me a shout. Also where did ya get the deeper dishes for the wheels?
liamcrowley
23-09-13, 22:45
X2 on that serious fab skills. Ya get it running yet? Very easy ta do, if your stuck just give me a shout. Also where did ya get the deeper dishes for the wheels?
sound, no its not running yet, i never have time to work on it, usually only sundays due to work. ya il give you a shout if i get stuck sound. ah i banded them, same thing as steel wheels just chop the front lip off and put a put an extra piece of steel in. il be doing some more there in the next week keep a lot out.
sound, no its not running yet, i never have time to work on it, usually only sundays due to work. ya il give you a shout if i get stuck sound. ah i banded them, same thing as steel wheels just chop the front lip off and put a put an extra piece of steel in. il be doing some more there in the next week keep a lot out.
Cool, Might get ya to do a set for me at some stage.
seriously cool hyro :cool: can not wait to see this finished keep up the good work.:wink:
must pop sometime during the week for a look at this kid.. looks well now :)
Absolutely ridicolously good build lad, fair play skills are top notch
What a deadly build. You've got some serious skills man! I'd give my left nut to be able to build something like this!!
liamcrowley
06-10-13, 11:50
Just a quick little update for now, got some more wheels made!:cool:
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_0375_zps939d5577.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_0375_zps939d5577.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_0379_zpsb78041e9.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_0379_zpsb78041e9.jpg.html)
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http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_0396_zps48d3766a.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_0396_zps48d3766a.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_0417_zps3da2841d.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_0417_zps3da2841d.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_0407_zpsa8b56950.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_0407_zpsa8b56950.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_0403_zpsc0e21c17.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_0403_zpsc0e21c17.jpg.html)
be back soon!:thumbs:
unreal stuff as usual man . hope to see this out soon ,
God this is begining to look badass! I admire what your doing! Keep up the good work mate!
You are gonna get a lot of work from people wanting to widen their alloys/steels!
Unreal build so much effort going into it, fair play man you have serious talent!
heres the link to liams page on facebook, some serious work going into this car, go on and give him a like :)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fabworx/599298603461768?fref=ts
liamcrowley
04-11-13, 22:39
Another small update, nothing too exciting just a intake pipe and windows!
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1109_zps295e2dc5.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1109_zps295e2dc5.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1111_zps804f4290.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1111_zps804f4290.jpg.html)
Random pic of the grinder after i was finished!
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1112_zps09aa002d.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1112_zps09aa002d.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1119_zps8bd6a273.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1119_zps8bd6a273.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1121_zps8f409d10.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1121_zps8f409d10.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1123_zps37366d07.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1123_zps37366d07.jpg.html)
be back again soon with more wheels, maybe 2moro!
No picture of you driving 😜 you deffinatly need that 700series turbo 😀
liamcrowley
06-11-13, 10:29
No picture of you driving 😜 you deffinatly need that 700series turbo 😀
Ha that would sit nicely next to the engine alright!:p
danmoorhead
06-11-13, 20:19
I must say the highlight of my month is wen this thread gets updated!! Love ur work Liam!!! :o
This build is ridiculous! Love it.
liamcrowley
24-11-13, 22:29
Back with another small update.
Finally got my petrol tank finished.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1232_zps2b21a81e.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1232_zps2b21a81e.jpg.html)
Also had a bit of spare time over the weekend to build one of these, i dont like it but its not finished yet.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1238_zps9751f6f3.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1238_zps9751f6f3.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1245_zps72300320.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1245_zps72300320.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1248_zps183be273.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1248_zps183be273.jpg.html)
Hopefully this yoke will be running soon. not too much more to do!:P
Be back soon!
jezzzzus thats so fecking mad! tasty welding man
Stop fuckin about cutting things up and welding new bits and get it running crowley! :P
Madness!!! Can't wait to see this thing going!
holy jaysus that is some back end!
A thread that never fails to impress amazing work lad, fair play :cool:
pole drift
26-11-13, 08:19
Nice to see something different, fair play dude
That's sum job man !!!!! Banding them wheels is sum job !!!! What part a the country u in ???
liamcrowley
26-11-13, 18:37
That's sum job man !!!!! Banding them wheels is sum job !!!! What part a the country u in ???
Sound lad, im in cork!
My favourite car on DI by far. Looking forward to the finished project :)
this is just sexual :tongue:
Fuck some project! Looking forward to seeing it done
danmoorhead
09-12-13, 20:19
Can not wait to see this!!!
That's going to be one cool car........
what a class build, fair fucks to ya!
one talented man to put this together.
Looks class you have some serious pipe bending skills;) keep up the good work waiting to see the finish project shal be good:)
danmoorhead
30-12-13, 20:41
Crimbo update??
liamcrowley
30-12-13, 22:58
Crimbo update??
no afraid not will have one soon tho, in the next week or so!
S14a johno
30-12-13, 23:17
wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww :afro::afro::afro::afro:
iam tuned innnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
savage build
liamcrowley
14-01-14, 23:46
Well I sapose I should update this since some work actually has been done to it.
First thing is that I mounted my prop shaft.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1518_zpsbcbc8807.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1518_zpsbcbc8807.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1520_zpsac6a6c4a.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1520_zpsac6a6c4a.jpg.html)
Next my exhaust,
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1523_zps78c87bc5.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1523_zps78c87bc5.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1525_zps3bf8623a.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1525_zps3bf8623a.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1527_zps9bf980f6.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1527_zps9bf980f6.jpg.html)
Dash.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1544_zpsd652e16f.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1544_zpsd652e16f.jpg.html)
Fuel lines and pump.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1546_zpsc632a52e.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1546_zpsc632a52e.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1551_zpsede76ea5.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1551_zpsede76ea5.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1554_zpsc5c3f84d.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1554_zpsc5c3f84d.jpg.html)
Wheels that i am working on at the moment.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1555_zpsa2686fb6.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1555_zpsa2686fb6.jpg.html)
And a random pic.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1575_zps9855a1db.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1575_zps9855a1db.jpg.html)
Right so one more little thing, its running. hope this video works, if not i will upload one tomorrow.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=693032290741378&set=vb.100001038393718&type=3&theater
unreal build!!! sounds insane.. and good to see the wheels been put to good use!
Savage build!! Keep up the good work man..
What are you using to roll the bands for the alloy wheels??
liamcrowley
15-01-14, 19:46
What are you using to roll the bands for the alloy wheels??
I use I slip rolls in work to do them.
serious build.. something fresh and different with some outstanding fabrication work being done..:laugh:
one of my favorite project on drift Ireland
liamcrowley
21-01-14, 21:37
One little update for now next one it will be moving under its own power.
Right so, I was putting this job off for a while but I finally pushed myself to do it. Mount the clutch pedal, doesnt sound like much but it was a pain. Happy enough with the final product.:cool:
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1589_zpsb046e741.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1589_zpsb046e741.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1588_zps192b9b7b.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1588_zps192b9b7b.jpg.html)
The wiring is also well underway, not far from being finished actually.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1600_zpsb13d3898.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1600_zpsb13d3898.jpg.html)
Did a little bit to the dash also.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1625_zpsb6facbf8.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1625_zpsb6facbf8.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1615_zpsfd156e46.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1615_zpsfd156e46.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1624_zps5e31db31.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1624_zps5e31db31.jpg.html)
Be back soon!:p
stephen180
21-01-14, 22:01
this is class man , man hours spent on this must be countless, fair play
Where did you buy those relays?
Savage job, fab work is class. ...... although i can understand why lads spend thousands building cars and when it comes to wiring there to miserable to buy a couple of different color rolls of wire. Talk about making hardship for yourself in the future when tracing a wiring fault!!
ian g sr20
26-01-14, 01:05
Savage job, fab work is class. ...... although i can understand why lads spend thousands building cars and when it comes to wiring there to miserable to buy a couple of different color rolls of wire. Talk about making hardship for yourself in the future when tracing a wiring fault!!
I done a quick job on wiring this for liam. Wat cant u understand ! Wiring is simple and straight forward any man who wires a car from scrath knows the job and if a problem occur s down the line will b able to fit it. 5 or 6 wires per circuit wats hardship ?
japstuff 2
26-01-14, 19:53
I done a quick job on wiring this for liam. Wat cant u understand ! Wiring is simple and straight forward any man who wires a car from scrath knows the job and if a problem occur s down the line will b able to fit it. 5 or 6 wires per circuit wats hardship ?
im with u on that one ;)
im with u on that one ;)
top class fab work .. fair play and sounds insane ..if it goes as good as it sounds = win win
I done a quick job on wiring this for liam. Wat cant u understand ! Wiring is simple and straight forward any man who wires a car from scrath knows the job and if a problem occur s down the line will b able to fit it. 5 or 6 wires per circuit wats hardship ?
im not sayin its a problem, but you might not be with him at every drift day in the future if something goes wrong. im not sayin theres anything wrong with the job ya did, its nice and tidy in fairness, im just sayin why not run a few reds for lives, blacks for earths etc just to save time reading relays to see which is which.
ian g sr20
27-01-14, 22:24
im not sayin its a problem, but you might not be with him at every drift day in the future if something goes wrong. im not sayin theres anything wrong with the job ya did, its nice and tidy in fairness, im just sayin why not run a few reds for lives, blacks for earths etc just to save time reading relays to see which is which.
The earths are black and powers are red
opps blonde moment....my bad, didnt see the blacks with the body of the car :embarrassed: ......i retract my comment :-)
liamcrowley
27-01-14, 23:24
Sooo have a little delay getting this driving, the crank angle sensor shat itself the other day so be at least a week till I get my hands on one.:sad:
After the thing gave up on me I got a bit frustrated with so I made this! Fairly happy with it but needs to be polished and tweeked a little.:)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1673_zps46717f71.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1673_zps46717f71.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1683_zps56a9e18e.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1683_zps56a9e18e.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1672_zps796bf4fd.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1672_zps796bf4fd.jpg.html)
martycturbo
27-01-14, 23:36
badass,, always great to see this build updated,, never something normal!!
Awesome touch with the spoiler dude, full of win...
will it make its debut at a track day some time soon ? tynagh on the 9th of march?
Serious work gone into this, love the look of the exhaust and spoiler, such a cool car
danmoorhead
01-02-14, 13:48
Did ya have a go at weighing it yet??? Love to know what she's coming in at!!!
ian g sr20
01-02-14, 23:38
Did ya have a go at weighing it yet??? Love to know what she's coming in at!!!
Prob need a truck licence to drive it if it was road legal :)
NissanSilviaLover
08-02-14, 11:49
what a build man never seen so much work to go into a car like this.
arronmoloney
09-02-14, 20:48
Savage build man ... Uv got some skills with a grinder and welder
liamcrowley
09-02-14, 23:18
Right il be frank,
It drove
It went somewhat sideways(no lights or brakes made it interesting)
It broke(fuel pump went bang)
Good to finally drive it tho.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_1693_zps61de3d63.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_1693_zps61de3d63.jpg.html)
I wont be beaten tho!:p
Dose dude but at least you've the right attitude :)
peterhouze
10-02-14, 08:14
videos or you just through some muck at it
liamcrowley
09-07-14, 21:29
Right, so this is getting turbo'd:cool:
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/liamcrowley/IMG_20140707_191844_zpscrlnwu4z.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/liamcrowley/media/IMG_20140707_191844_zpscrlnwu4z.jpg.html)
Fuck me man fair play to ya! Love how it's all tig welded and the fabrication is insane! And that hydro!! Savage
U sir are a mad man haha, cannot wait to see the this finished. Keep it up dude
love this build, fair play to you. your some man for the fabrication.
Please say this is getting finished?? :)
What's the story with this thing now I'd love a look off it.
A little birdy told me this thing was scrapped :(
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