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Brendanfd3s
05-08-14, 23:29
Well lads, I had been looking at project builds for long enough so decided a spell ago to begin my own. Cheap and cheerful was the aim at first so I picked up an e36 coupe for a couple a hundred with the idea of lumping in a v8. By the end of stripping it down I was bored (sorry beamer fans) So I began looking again...
This popped up soon after and I had it bought within 30mins of it being posted. ;)
Rolling fd3s shell with brakes, halfshafts, diff, propshaft, rack, dash...
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Got her home and soon got to work while I could....
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chopped boot floor plus corners because one was mangled
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Front near side had a tip at some point so instead of worrying about it being ment,,,Chop Chop Chop,,
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Lightened up the doors
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When I was down to just a bare shell I went about stripping the sound deadening. A few boys had told me wait till a frosty night, hammer and chisel, clean with petrol, and all the rest. Tried some a these but wasnt happy with the results so after a few calls bought myself 10kg of dry ice.
Makes some job of it, leave some pellets evenly spread across it for 5 mins, couple a light taps of a rubber mallet and it comes off clean as a whistle
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/IMG_2118_zpsed0c8ae3.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/IMG_2118_zpsed0c8ae3.jpg.html)
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An hour or so later...
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Brendanfd3s
06-08-14, 10:51
Windscreen out...Ready for cage...
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I love a good cage, nearly makes or breaks a car for me so off she went to Ronan at Roco Performance, I heard from a few lads he was good,,,,he is!!! (Pics are poor all from iPhone)
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Because the rx is so tight for space he even went so far as to cut out and beat back some sections from the A and B pillars to get it as tight as possible. Went for Nascar door bars for extra room, X at the back for looks, 4 extra diagonal braces, roof X, tied to both A pillars and steering rack in oem position. No weight saving in mind here just wanted a cool cage. Also with the X in the roof it will easily pass scrutiny for any other motorsport (hill sprints in mind...)
NICE :) looks good so far!
thetangerine
06-08-14, 14:48
Where did ya get the dry ice well handy as I'll be tackling my sound deading in the near future
Brendanfd3s
06-08-14, 15:15
Where did ya get the dry ice well handy as I'll be tackling my sound deading in the near future
Polarice.ie they have a few centres, one in cork, dublin, but the only one that will sell v small quantities is the one in Port Laois. Think I paid €25 or something like that for 10kg of it which was loads
nice work man its going to be sweet
Brendanfd3s
06-08-14, 21:00
With roll cage in two slots in the dash were cut out to fit in place. Must make up a few brackets at a later stage to secure it.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/IMG_2453_zps244fc8d1.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/IMG_2453_zps244fc8d1.jpg.html)
Next job was to line up the engine, modify the subframe and fab up engine mounts...
This was a difficult decision. Was going to go ls400, then decided bmw 4.4 v8, but in the end decided I wanted to keep it light and as neat as possible and lets face it Sr parts aren't hard to come by so SR20 it was. Because of the new regs i cant cut the bulkhead so i beat it back as evenly as i could without breaking the seam. Got about 75mm out of it. This wont be seen anyway :p
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Using this engine hoist I made up a few years back it was very easy to sit the engine where i wanted and tilt it to the right angle
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Then set about modifying the subframe,,,after spending years welding with arc welders cant believe how easy mig welding is. Only bought the mig for the project.
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This is how the subframe ended up. Chopped more than I needed to at the beginning,,,too eager,,,but it worked out nicely at the front end. (View from underneath)
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Then back on with it, double checking engine position, fabbed some engine mounts and tacked them in place for welding after!!!
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All welded up,,,sitting pretty
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Brendanfd3s
06-08-14, 21:19
cheers dude, just learning as i go...
top work there man
Andrew200sx
06-08-14, 21:52
great job man....wondered what the car was looking like. want to see the finished product. will be keeping an eye on this tread. i am the boy that sold u the top mount mani and boght the vsxx's of u.
Brendanfd3s
06-08-14, 21:58
Ah I know who you are alright lad, tiny bit further on than this must get photos sorted out and throw em up
great job man....wondered what the car was looking like. want to see the finished product. will be keeping an eye on this tread. i am the boy that sold u the top mount mani and boght the vsxx's of u.
Brendanfd3s
06-08-14, 22:01
Ah I know who you are alright lad, tiny bit further on than this must get photos sorted out and throw em up
great job man....wondered what the car was looking like. want to see the finished product. will be keeping an eye on this tread. i am the boy that sold u the top mount mani and boght the vsxx's of u.
Brendanfd3s
07-08-14, 13:18
No motivation today so going to throw up a few pics instead...
Engine mounts done, waiting on Mike Deane to modify my 350z bellhousing, onto the slow and tedious stage of removing all the seam sealer and begin seam welding...
Was trying to work out where I would and wouldn't seam weld and in the end just decided - If there was a seam there it got welded. Soon had the entire top of the chassis done....
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Getting to grips with it now...this is my first time seam welding.
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My new worst enemy....seam sealer :mad::mad::mad::mad:
Brendanfd3s
08-08-14, 00:14
Got sick of wire wheeling seams so went off on a tangent, stuck in clutch pedal, fired in a seat and decided to fit my favorite leaver...
so tight on space with the Corbeau Sprint seats I picked up (cant believe how clean they are considering their about 6 years old)
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didnt want to compromise on where I wanted it tho...gotta make it fit...
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Made up this spit to bolt on for easy removal, serious brown pants moment rotating this for the first time, thought it was gone at one stage turned out I had just forgotten a few spanners inside before turning her over :rolleyes:
few days of fun cleaning down now ahead of me
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Jacking point made up too between rear chassis legs
Great work dude. Fair play to you !
Loving the cage, its very tasty !
Brendanfd3s
08-08-14, 23:39
Great work dude. Fair play to you !
Loving the cage, its very tasty !
Thanks ted,,,
..............nervous doing this..............
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decided these were unnecessary so measured em and chopped em
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cut the arches for tubbing while I was at it
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made up this brace as well to tie the chassis legs and floor together. stole this idea from james deanes one cheers james :cool:
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obligatory seam welding pic - underneath of front strut,,,, nearly finished this stage
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Serious work dude. Fair play to ya.
ciaran.canney
09-08-14, 11:39
Class work buck
Excellent work going on here man! I like what you did with fitting the hydro, no backing down!
I don't know why it is, but whenever I see a shell spit I just think "Shit's gettin serious!"
Thats the stuff, great work , keep it up. Cage is savage.
Brendanfd3s
10-08-14, 00:22
Appreciate the positive feedback lads
,,,,ah aren't ye very good,,,
Finally finished all the seam welding
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The place has never been so messy!!! S#*t everywhere
Just waiting on sheet metal now to finish tubbing,
Awh so happy i found this! keep asking cliff about it!
TOP WORK!!!
Brendanfd3s
10-08-14, 14:42
Awh so happy i found this! keep asking cliff about it!
TOP WORK!!!
Haha the lad will be demented between the 2 of us...
Got a chance to do another bit. New seat mounts welded in. There was absolutely no room here. Talk about a tight squeeze:p I'll add better pics when shes painted and the seat covers back on but basically its touching the hydro, touching the door, and you can just about see daylight between the seat and the cage in 2 places...
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Should be nice against the grey interior finish
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Selected a few oem brackets to cut and bolt in to hold the dash too, 6 screws will hold it in...
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Aluminium 2mm plate will be my control panel.
Have decided I wont do down the flocking route either, will try something different...
Class build so far man that cage is class. Good job with the front sub frame as well most clearance issues with sumps/sub frames people normally mod the sump iad be far happier doin it your way. Whats your plan for the steering rack though looks to be the only awkward bit
fair play lad. Cant wait to see her finished. i'd say you had some pain in your hole seam welding haha.
Brendanfd3s
14-08-14, 22:19
Class build so far man that cage is class. Good job with the front sub frame as well most clearance issues with sumps/sub frames people normally mod the sump iad be far happier doin it your way. Whats your plan for the steering rack though looks to be the only awkward bit
Cheers dude,,,heres how i mounted the steering rack got it done a couple a days ago,,,
fair play lad. Cant wait to see her finished. i'd say you had some pain in your hole seam welding haha.
Don't talk to me... the amount of hours gone into this...cant wait to let er have it out on the track tho
So heres what I've been up to.
Steering rack mounted...must have measured this a million times before finally fully welding!!! Its about 20 - 25mm further forward from its oem placement and about 10mm higher. Main concerns were obviously getting it dead level, perpendicular with the chassis and centred perfectly.
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kept it as tight as possible, poor alternator has absolutely no room to himself
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You'd fit a small donkey in here
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love the new tube notcher...
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Got the front end plated off and the connecting tubes welded on. Did this so the entire front end can bolt on bolt off. Just makes it cleaner in future i reckon to change. Just did this much so i wont have to be welding and scalding the new paint. Will finish it once i get all my parts together. Should be v v light too!!
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Threw together a new little brace for the tunnel while i had spare time
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bonnet hinges modified, love the simple extras
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Anyone who knows fd's well knows the diff mounting brackets are shite in them if your planning a lot of clutch kicks etc so made up 2 new custom ones. They are heavy and do add some extra weight but needs must...some of the other ones iv looked at were even bigger and heavier!!! Plan is to get some holes punched in these before paint to shed some weight off them without weakening them too much...
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Just waiting on My gearbox now to make up a mounting, prep and PAINT :D
So far so good!!!
nikkisixx69
14-08-14, 23:39
fucking awesome!!! love FD's
Brendanfd3s
14-08-14, 23:54
fucking awesome!!! love FD's
Thanks lad...always loved them myself!! Anyone want to sponsor me a Rocket Bunny kit???:o:p:p
Brendanfd3s
20-08-14, 23:22
Little updates...
Pics of tubbing finished!!!
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Got clearance :D
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Obligatory welding pic!!!! If I had a euro for every dot of weld gone onto this chassis....
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Petrol cap delete
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Sandblasted underneath today
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Nicer view of the tubbing here...good escape for smoke too ;)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/IMG_3967_zpscabd52e7.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/IMG_3967_zpscabd52e7.jpg.html)
Primed everything that was blasted today as well. Just gotta finish blasting the engine bay tomorrow, prep interior and prime the lot.
Brendanfd3s
25-08-14, 17:59
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/AE2BBAF7-9208-4678-80AA-A0EFA8258300_zps8zygr4ts.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/AE2BBAF7-9208-4678-80AA-A0EFA8258300_zps8zygr4ts.jpg.html)
Great work fella, some job on the tubbing, so neat.
pole drift
26-08-14, 10:58
Hats off to your patience!! I like where this is going. Have you any ideas of wheels or a kit??
Brendanfd3s
26-08-14, 20:14
Good stuff love rx7s
cheers dude...
Hats off to your patience!! I like where this is going. Have you any ideas of wheels or a kit??
yeah wore pretty thin at times but i want to build as much as i can myself, none of this give the car and a load of parts to a fella and get it back ready made not having a clue how anything was done nonsense. Colours are very dark burgundy outside, should be almost black in the shade and show up the burgundy in sunlight, with a matte gun metal grey inside, bronze deeeeeep dish alloys maybe ssr's r something like that, and bronze/satin black cage. The kit i get really depends on my budget. Really want to go wide but anything near 100mm comes at a huge cost...
Great work fella, some job on the tubbing, so neat.
thanks lad, took me a while to decide what way to tackle it, came out nice and LOADS of clearance now :) Im thinking it would look great with your 15j rims ha........
thanks lad, took me a while to decide what way to tackle it, came out nice and LOADS of clearance now :) Im thinking it would look great with your 15j rims ha........
Not a bother, when suits to drop 'em down :p
Epic build man, you hoping to have it ready to compete in IDC next year? I think a TRA rocket bunny kit would look class :D
Brendanfd3s
27-08-14, 20:49
Not a bother, when suits to drop 'em down :p
Ah sur send em on by courier I'll return them when I get sick a looking at them ��
Epic build man, you hoping to have it ready to compete in IDC next year? I think a TRA rocket bunny kit would look class :D
Absolute Serious kit, serious money tho 3k delivered ��
Absolute Serious kit, serious money tho 3k delivered
Better start saving so!
pole drift
28-08-14, 14:56
I think id shit myself using a rotisserie!! Id be paranoid it would fall off it!!
Brendanfd3s
02-09-14, 18:56
Sandblasting, cleaning and priming everything
Nobody likes dirty parts!
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/IMG_3975_zps03104c2d.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/IMG_3975_zps03104c2d.jpg.html)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/IMG_3976_zpsebd907e5.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/IMG_3976_zpsebd907e5.jpg.html)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/IMG_3977_zpsdd8668d9.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/IMG_3977_zpsdd8668d9.jpg.html)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/IMG_3972_zps1cb53fd1.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/IMG_3972_zps1cb53fd1.jpg.html)
Must modify these hubs at a later stage
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/IMG_3978_zps4febf566.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/IMG_3978_zps4febf566.jpg.html)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/IMG_3973_zps2209faa2.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/IMG_3973_zps2209faa2.jpg.html)
Brendanfd3s
09-09-14, 20:08
Killed me to do this. Seam sealed all the underneath and arches again.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/84C3B909-3321-4FF3-95EB-555FF667CF49_zpsyrlx31z2.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/84C3B909-3321-4FF3-95EB-555FF667CF49_zpsyrlx31z2.jpg.html)
Subframes done
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/ADE81DF8-5433-47AE-A5B4-7942457CEA63_zps4j0psdhs.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/ADE81DF8-5433-47AE-A5B4-7942457CEA63_zps4j0psdhs.jpg.html)
Bay and underneath final coat
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/1A375874-AE0B-4F2A-9EF2-4EF32B139752_zps1yn0w8qm.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/1A375874-AE0B-4F2A-9EF2-4EF32B139752_zps1yn0w8qm.jpg.html)
Subframes look almost pink here but are darker really
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/9EDA70A5-2973-499D-A07B-5F5E5903E752_zpsdz9wxvlp.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/9EDA70A5-2973-499D-A07B-5F5E5903E752_zpsdz9wxvlp.jpg.html)
Next up satin black arms and hubs
Please tell me your just a crafty bastard that has done all this work in like the last 2 years and are just pretending to get all this epic work done so fast your really making me feel like a sack of shite for not having my own car half way done yet
Brendanfd3s
09-09-14, 21:40
Please tell me your just a crafty bastard that has done all this work in like the last 2 years and are just pretending to get all this epic work done so fast your really making me feel like a sack of shite for not having my own car half way done yet
hahaha LOL,,, Mike Im afraid you are,,,pull the finger out will ya ;);) Ah yeah iv been flat out at it for a good few weeks of the summer. Put in some crazy hours on my own at it. Back at work now tho (7 hour round trip from home) so progress will be very slow from here on in. Putting up pics as I do em Lad:cool:
Brendanfd3s
20-09-14, 20:09
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/03905413-A2F4-4E17-A48F-5C9B76C39F16_zpsalqi4b95.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/03905413-A2F4-4E17-A48F-5C9B76C39F16_zpsalqi4b95.jpg.html)
Serious hours gone in indeed. Looking forward to it together . 7 hr round trip to work ?that's insane
Brendanfd3s
21-09-14, 09:40
Serious hours gone in indeed. Looking forward to it together . 7 hr round trip to work ?that's insane
What I meant to say was 7 hours round trip from where I live for work to home. I need a garage in dublin :(
That's what I figured still insane
Andrew200sx
21-09-14, 14:57
have you decided on a color yet??? like the gold cage inside. get some more pics up of it.
Brendanfd3s
21-09-14, 23:46
have you decided on a color yet??? like the gold cage inside. get some more pics up of it.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/3C304E22-FDB8-40B8-8088-54DD62F5445B_zps1dv50tmk.png (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/3C304E22-FDB8-40B8-8088-54DD62F5445B_zps1dv50tmk.png.html)
It looks purple here should turn out a deep burgundy once it gets a black primer
Andrew200sx
22-09-14, 21:43
Oh wow, it looks like a class color. Will look imence when shes kitted up. Have you got a kit sorted for it yet?
Brendanfd3s
22-09-14, 22:46
Oh wow, it looks like a class color. Will look imence when shes kitted up. Have you got a kit sorted for it yet?
Not yet, best price iv got for the greedy rocket bunny kit has been €3800 delivered can't justify it 😥😓😩 So I'm gonna go random custom kit have a few bits in mind that I'm on the lookout for should be plus 100mm each side finished anyway on the rear. I'm gonna leave the front till I have to steering angle sorted. Custom adjustable rose jointed arms top and bottom up front. The lock on these fds is horrendous...
martycturbo
22-09-14, 22:57
quality build,, takes a lot of effort and determination to do what your doing,, subscribed!!
Brendanfd3s
24-09-14, 10:54
quality build,, takes a lot of effort and determination to do what your doing,, subscribed!!
Appreciate it...sound
Brendanfd3s
16-11-14, 22:34
Cant wait to get back home again soon for a few weeks holidays so i can make some progress on this. Only had one weekend in the last couple a months at this....
Last time I left it just managed to get cage fully sprayed in gold, masked off, inside rubbed down and sprayed in the same matt grey as the underneath. Don't have a pic of the inside sprayed must pull off the masking from the cage and clear coat both next time I'm down.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/ABBE0B1E-3AB9-497D-9DC5-26503FB9F24A_zpstlerpugn.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/ABBE0B1E-3AB9-497D-9DC5-26503FB9F24A_zpstlerpugn.jpg.html)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/C6F02F97-24EE-4FC8-8CA4-3AEDCF306925_zpsudu2wywx.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/C6F02F97-24EE-4FC8-8CA4-3AEDCF306925_zpsudu2wywx.jpg.html)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/74F1F8DA-8BC5-4C93-8FD5-FF4B8D6AB272_zpsgjs4y3by.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/74F1F8DA-8BC5-4C93-8FD5-FF4B8D6AB272_zpsgjs4y3by.jpg.html)
Awesome build, can't wait to see it take shape !
Brendanfd3s
17-11-14, 19:31
Awesome build, can't wait to see it take shape !
You and me both! I have to say I was very tempted to have a Paper Machè roll cage and just laquering over this! Stuff of scruteneers dreams it would be....
Brendanfd3s
06-12-14, 22:26
So I'm away from the project loads so I'm been busy collecting parts...
Spec list so far, I've got;
Fully forged 2.1 sr20det newly built
Apexi ecu with hand commander
350z box with Sr bell housing newly fabbed
Exedy clutch
Top mount jperformance ss manifold
Garrett 2871r turbo
Driftworks rad
Greedy fmic
Jperformance oil cooler with relocation kit
Larger s14 plenum with 80mm throttle body
HKS 740cc top feed injectors
High pressure fuel rail
Greedy oil pressure, boost and water temp gauges
Corbeau sprint seats
TRS harnesses
HSD dt coilovers
EBC yellow stuff pads
OBP handbrake
Driftworks braided lines
Extra lock kit
Steering rack quickener
Alloy fuel cell
Still have so much to get,
Arms, bushings, wiring, fuel lines, fuel pumps, fuel fittings, turbo lines, afm, prop shaft, wheels, bodykit
Yikes!!!!!
If anyone can help me out with any of these pm me
Brendanfd3s
08-12-14, 16:51
Mock up
Unsure about the plenum could go standard s14 for a neater fit but so far so good
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/FF1C0444-D94B-4E6F-A784-7CDA2325C1C6_zpsbfibk5qm.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/FF1C0444-D94B-4E6F-A784-7CDA2325C1C6_zpsbfibk5qm.jpg.html)
Savage fella, looks aggressive...
Andrew200sx
09-12-14, 11:25
fairly taking shape now man. maybe keep the plenum and cut it a bit at the trottle body end.
Brendanfd3s
28-12-14, 23:59
Happy Christmas,,,
Few little updates.
350z box finally returned with sr bellhousing and slave cylinder. Mount fabbed up. Seriously happy with the tunnel in these rx's plenty room for this big lump of a box.
next up mount rad, IC and oil cooler
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/E921CB7B-F813-4B5C-B5F8-D41DF353BB49_zpsbmogqbot.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/E921CB7B-F813-4B5C-B5F8-D41DF353BB49_zpsbmogqbot.jpg.html)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/90292CD0-03A3-42CE-A0ED-1F66C3E1995A_zpsbxxta2zz.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/90292CD0-03A3-42CE-A0ED-1F66C3E1995A_zpsbxxta2zz.jpg.html)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/IMG_4789_zps6b12720a.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/IMG_4789_zps6b12720a.jpg.html)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/IMG_4816_zpsf4981023.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/IMG_4816_zpsf4981023.jpg.html)
Brendanfd3s
03-01-15, 01:47
Sick build mate :)
cheers dude, I'll be up for that s14 plenum someday :)
HSD coilovers in, testing the steering lock today with standard arms, The size and location of the calipers makes achieving a good angle impossible with the standard setup. As well as that the Caster angle and hub, with the standard arms on full lock there's serious positive camber on the side turned out. So I'm attempting to fabricate my own arms. If all goes to plan I should have Caster and Camber adjustment.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/IMG_48401_zps060123b4.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/IMG_48401_zps060123b4.jpg.html)
Here's the simple gig that will mock up the new Rose jointed arms. The one gig will make both sides as they will be a simple mirror image of one another. Both arms will be near 3" longer
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/IMG_48421_zps7de50f21.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/IMG_48421_zps7de50f21.jpg.html)
Going to offset the ball joint pick up point to reduce some of the caster angle. Will do this below as well.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/IMG_48431_zps59a11f86.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/IMG_48431_zps59a11f86.jpg.html)
Top arms should be pretty easy, its the bottom ones I'm worried about
Wish wisefab had a kit for this
Brendanfd3s
04-01-15, 16:24
Turned this teak knob
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/474A84F2-E3E5-4C50-BB51-277EA7D4CA25_zpsporqaudh.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/474A84F2-E3E5-4C50-BB51-277EA7D4CA25_zpsporqaudh.jpg.html)
Brendanfd3s
22-01-15, 16:41
Gone mad...this is in the post!
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/product-303-7_zpsef8k7wti.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/product-303-7_zpsef8k7wti.jpg.html)
Andrew200sx
23-01-15, 12:40
oh god.....looking forward to this being finished even more. that aerokit is epic loking.
can the front splitter and cannards be bought off them seperatly? id like them for my fd3
Brendanfd3s
23-01-15, 12:48
oh god.....looking forward to this being finished even more. that aerokit is epic loking.
can the front splitter and cannards be bought off them seperatly? id like them for my fd3
unfortunately not I don't think lad, not off the shelf anyway, it comes as one monster kit... :D
Brendanfd3s
23-01-15, 19:39
Control panel nearly sorted now
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/CDF60D35-0ABB-4A5C-A20A-7C3A1D55B4E8_zpsm9sunpd9.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/CDF60D35-0ABB-4A5C-A20A-7C3A1D55B4E8_zpsm9sunpd9.jpg.html)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/923108E0-E17A-421E-90AF-B362414DC252_zpsjn78b0v1.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/923108E0-E17A-421E-90AF-B362414DC252_zpsjn78b0v1.jpg.html)
Brendanfd3s
24-01-15, 14:30
rose joints arrived for my front arms. one misalignment washer is wrong but anyway will send that back
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/C4E8FAF6-287C-47BA-B1B3-B947A3CA8D6D_zpsanygiftm.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/C4E8FAF6-287C-47BA-B1B3-B947A3CA8D6D_zpsanygiftm.jpg.html)
Brendanfd3s
26-01-15, 21:08
Centre control panel sorted
Brushed Aluminium
GReedy Boost, Water temp and oil pressure gauges
Battery cut off
Electric fan
Lights
Wipers
Windscreen Blower
Fuel pump - flick switch
Fuel pump + Ignition - flick switch
3mm red Led's underneath each switch
Starter button green leds
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/5D759558-5ED0-47A5-8EC3-777A2A559C72_zpsf0723xcg.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/5D759558-5ED0-47A5-8EC3-777A2A559C72_zpsf0723xcg.jpg.html)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/821F1D1F-83E2-4BEA-A7A1-C35E8D59C12E_zpsfyqkiizw.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/821F1D1F-83E2-4BEA-A7A1-C35E8D59C12E_zpsfyqkiizw.jpg.html)
Brendanfd3s
30-01-15, 17:32
Getting there man
big push on now over the next few months hopefully
New goodies arrived today
Powerflex are a mixture of purple and black
Cant wait to get the arms cleaned and these on for good
FPR and Walbro fuel pump too
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/30C7539C-3D35-4757-B98F-6662FDD4C9A8_zpsc6vgxspo.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/30C7539C-3D35-4757-B98F-6662FDD4C9A8_zpsc6vgxspo.jpg.html)
Brendanfd3s
04-02-15, 20:48
It's finally arrived. Savage kit to be fair to them. 23 pieces in total. Should give it the finish I'm looking for! Lots of work ahead of me over the mid term break now. I've no experience in fitting these so all advice and tips welcome.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/6C09CF98-6E56-45DF-AF4E-8C62CBD3A8A5_zpsr835pog3.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/6C09CF98-6E56-45DF-AF4E-8C62CBD3A8A5_zpsr835pog3.jpg.html)
Andrew200sx
04-02-15, 21:47
ohhh this should see a big change in the project now....slap it on the car so we can all see what it is shaping out to be. love the back of that aero kit bodykit.
It's finally arrived. Savage kit to be fair to them. 23 pieces in total. Should give it the finish I'm looking for! Lots of work ahead of me over the mid term break now. I've no experience in fitting these so all advice and tips welcome.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/6C09CF98-6E56-45DF-AF4E-8C62CBD3A8A5_zpsr835pog3.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/6C09CF98-6E56-45DF-AF4E-8C62CBD3A8A5_zpsr835pog3.jpg.html)
Gonna be awesome :D
I love this build. fair play to you. Cant wait to see it painted with that gold cage.
Brendanfd3s
09-02-15, 21:49
Gonna be awesome :D
It better be awesome. Changed my mind about that s14 plenum you hardly want to back? :cool:
I love this build. fair play to you. Cant wait to see it painted with that gold cage.
Thanks lad. Have some Japan racing Jr-10 alloys satin black with bronze lip in the pipeline too for this...
ohhh this should see a big change in the project now....slap it on the car so we can all see what it is shaping out to be. love the back of that aero kit bodykit.
Should see a good bodywork update next week now when I get a chance to put some long hours into it
Brendanfd3s
16-02-15, 21:51
First attempt at offering up the kit today. To be honest I was expecting a lot more from the kit. Probably naivety on my part not having fitted anything like this before but when Aerokit boast that the kit is so good that absolutely no work is needed to it bar bolt straight on I kind of believed them. When you fork out this much I didn't expect to have to reshape all the edges to match the contours of the car as you'll see below.
But anyway rant over, I've been told that compared to others it's quite a good fit so here's a few pics of the quarters which will be the most challenging to fit.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/IMG_5037_zpswjxzgxnt.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/IMG_5037_zpswjxzgxnt.jpg.html)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/IMG_5035_zps3uquith5.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/IMG_5035_zps3uquith5.jpg.html)
Will need a good bit of sanding to match
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/IMG_5033_zpsuxzock6e.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/IMG_5033_zpsuxzock6e.jpg.html)
Shut line with the door is extremely tight is pretty much wedged in place here
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/IMG_5038_zpsrek28f9t.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/IMG_5038_zpsrek28f9t.jpg.html)
nikkisixx69
16-02-15, 22:05
fit isnt bad at all,you could have done waaay worse dude, you could have bought replishit!! now thats a bad fit
Brendanfd3s
17-02-15, 01:26
An hour and a half of careful shaping with 80 grit and this is what it came to happy enough
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/3F953194-398E-48F2-B203-0F36E114AC13_zpsrcgbw3i3.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/3F953194-398E-48F2-B203-0F36E114AC13_zpsrcgbw3i3.jpg.html)
Brendanfd3s
21-02-15, 00:27
Friday night preping...fml...this better be f$#king awesome
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/4DA0CC99-8053-4BE6-A837-4690692D1CA1_zpsjavawmoc.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/4DA0CC99-8053-4BE6-A837-4690692D1CA1_zpsjavawmoc.jpg.html)
Putting a lot of effort into blocking this kit to get most of the waves out of it. I was going to fibreglass this petrol cap opening and flush it off but seemed a lot of work and for some reason I kind of like it, just adds a bit of detail. So chopped up the mountings off the oem plastic one, wedged it in place and fibreglassed it in place from behind. I know its a false cap but I like it!
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/9875A376-D6BC-4057-945B-A0EF32E06981_zpska1njz7w.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/9875A376-D6BC-4057-945B-A0EF32E06981_zpska1njz7w.jpg.html)
Brendanfd3s
21-02-15, 22:33
Got a bit sick of all the body work never my favourite part so went at the rear end to break it up!
Powerflexed everything in the rear after cleaning all the arms
Had diff welded previously
Cleaned up the disks
Painted diff satin black and gave it a good clean out
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/35D9DA35-0A77-40BA-BC97-380E2C32542F_zps5k8wxnek.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/35D9DA35-0A77-40BA-BC97-380E2C32542F_zps5k8wxnek.jpg.html)
Rear end back in hopefully for the last time now
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Calipers are in primer and just waiting paint. What colour will I go I'm thinking yellow???
Propshaft fits perfectly very happy with. This pretty much finishes the running gear side of thing bar that I'm stuck for an sr clutch slave cylinder and 350z release fork. Anybody know anyone who could sort me for out with these bits??
This is very slow doing it all by myself. Getting a bit disheartened with the yoke now
Looks unreal!! Maybe calipers same colour as the cage?..
Brendanfd3s
02-03-15, 00:40
Looks unreal!! Maybe calipers same colour as the cage?..
Could do but this is what I was thinking for wheels so might clash...
18x10.5j rears and 17x9j fronts
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/2137-9072_zpsg6uetpao.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/2137-9072_zpsg6uetpao.jpg.html)
Brendanfd3s
04-04-15, 21:49
Been a while since I've been able to go at this!
Got my new front upper arms made up. Thanks to Ronan at Roco Performance for helping me with these.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/26cf069f-e3ee-42e1-89a0-d4cc4c4063e4_zps9qtplm47.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/26cf069f-e3ee-42e1-89a0-d4cc4c4063e4_zps9qtplm47.jpg.html)
Turned some brass spacers and primed.
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Finished in same gold as the roll cage.
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Calipers were looking a little worse for ware so gave them a facelift.
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Jig made up for front lower arms and are off to be welded up. Should have these back in a day or two tig welded and ready for paint.
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Refreshing build thread ! Thank you. Look forward to watching this
Brendanfd3s
07-04-15, 20:29
Refreshing build thread ! Thank you. Look forward to watching this
Cheers lad! Got my calipers and lines put back on today with EBC yellow stuff pads.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/5913f391-a462-4829-8438-10865e29b2e8_zpsrcinfknq.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/5913f391-a462-4829-8438-10865e29b2e8_zpsrcinfknq.jpg.html)
Prepping all the bodywork is getting there. Never realized the sheer amount of sanding involved!
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Tried out the paint over the standard primer. This is after 2 light coats. Not 100% happy with the finish but I'll see tomorrow what I'll do. It will need another coat to get the shade all even so should darken a little hopefully. Might try out a black primer too see the difference before I carry on.
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martycturbo
07-04-15, 21:12
Great work and attention to detail
Brendanfd3s
10-04-15, 00:13
Great work and attention to detail
Doing my best :o mad to get it finished at this stage tho. Deadlines seem to just come and go
So the whole reason for the new upper and modified lower arms was to sort out the poor lock on these rx7's. It must be one of the last remaining cars with no aftermarket extra steering lock kit available for it. On a quick test fit all looks to be lining up pretty good. Have loads of camber and caster adjustment and the offset pick up outer points work well. One side of the upper arm is a little close to the coilover but shouldn't hinder me too much I'll see how it when when the cars back on the ground which should be tomorrow once a few new bolts arrive!!!
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/bd825125-72f0-40f7-b3ae-4e425d54f7d7_zpsyhztauzm.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/bd825125-72f0-40f7-b3ae-4e425d54f7d7_zpsyhztauzm.jpg.html)
The hub can rotate right back now with the caliper missing the coilover and wishbone so problem solved. Just gotta sort out offset rack spacers and new tie rods now...........
Andrew200sx
10-04-15, 10:35
apsolutly class, atention to detail the whole way troughout this build is unbelievable. any chance of replicating the arms u have built???
Brendanfd3s
10-04-15, 20:49
apsolutly class, atention to detail the whole way troughout this build is unbelievable. any chance of replicating the arms u have built???
Haha thanks dude, ah yeah I have the templates kept. Depends what you'd want them for tho I wouldn't go putting them on a road car to be honest because the hub is now 65mm further out than before. It'd be no bother to make up a nice set of top arms with original picks up points and rose joint all 3 points if it was for a road car?
So these fit well enough. We had problems with bend radius and that when making these top arms thats why one side is curved and ones straight. Don't think this will be the final product but good for now.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/AEAF308F-7566-46A4-B833-CFE5E71FF3A2_zpsppifmt5m.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/AEAF308F-7566-46A4-B833-CFE5E71FF3A2_zpsppifmt5m.jpg.html)
I don't have any tie rods or rod ends yet but at least I know what I've done has potential. Check out the lock now:cool:
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/042980BB-A881-4409-8399-58B417247B2F_zpssu1rga9z.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/042980BB-A881-4409-8399-58B417247B2F_zpssu1rga9z.jpg.html)
Calculations spot on just avoids contact with coilover even when rose joint is fully in
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Another day another problem. Seeing as the rack moved forward to avoid the sump the boot of the rack was catching the anti-roll bar bracket so I cut the two brackets tilted forward and rewelded. It's all these little things that are taking the time :mad:
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Wow seriously awesome build, as said earlier the attention to detail is unreal.
Brendanfd3s
13-04-15, 18:37
Wow seriously awesome build, as said earlier the attention to detail is unreal.
Sweet Build.. :)
Thanks lads appreciate it
Last pic now again for a while till I get a chance to make it home again...
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Do ye think I should lacquer the engine bay or leave it Matt??? I should add the rocker cover will be a bright colour too maybe blue or dark red
Just read through all of this. Absolutely great stuff, really looking forward to see how it progesses.
jasonfc13b
07-05-15, 18:34
drooling :o:o
Brendanfd3s
08-05-15, 08:32
Just read through all of this. Absolutely great stuff, really looking forward to see how it progesses.
hopefully I'll see this completed this summer
drooling :o:o
haha :cool:
Here's a link to the build featured on AutoCultureIreland http://joom.ag/48Vb/p52
This is UNREALL. Top work man.
Brendanfd3s
20-06-15, 22:13
This is UNREALL. Top work man.
Thanks lad it's getting there now >>>
Haven't had the chance to go at this in ages with work getting in the way!!! Just been getting every part of the Aerokit fitted so when it's sprayed it'll just be a bolt back together job with no hassle. Taking my time at it too don't want to make a mess of it!!!
These old 16" wheels look so miserable now...
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/CE929817-50E8-4A54-B55D-FB55AC010B35_zpsysjj66ty.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/CE929817-50E8-4A54-B55D-FB55AC010B35_zpsysjj66ty.jpg.html)
Big booty...
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Lots of black pan head screws to try prevent bulging as much as possible
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100mm rear quarters :p
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Love these side steps there huge
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/3AAA61FD-6D59-4DC0-95E5-44587A2FE673_zpsssgdyt6c.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/3AAA61FD-6D59-4DC0-95E5-44587A2FE673_zpsssgdyt6c.jpg.html)
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niall s14a
21-06-15, 10:43
Unreal work, fair play to ya. What wheels are you getting to fill those arches??
Brendanfd3s
21-06-15, 21:24
Unreal work, fair play to ya. What wheels are you getting to fill those arches??
Great work fella :)
Thanks gentlemen,,, The budget is well gone and still gotta get windows, custom loom and mapping so unless someone wants to donate a nice pair, I see Kruizer has loads lying about, It'll be a cheap set maybe second hand ssr's or a new set from japan racing.
Weekend over and this is what I'm left with. Gotta make a bumper bar and light brackets and align all this next time I'm home!
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I'm having second thoughts about the colour too I'm afraid the whole thing will be too dark and the nice detailing of the kit won't stand out,,,
Awesome build, love the fabrication and the deadly control arms you made up, keep it up!
Its wide enough anyway dude!!!!!
Cant wait to see it all one colour!
Brendanfd3s
22-06-15, 20:44
Awesome build, love the fabrication and the deadly control arms you made up, keep it up!
Yeah their probably my favourite part too
Its wide enough anyway dude!!!!!
Cant wait to see it all one colour!
Yeah haha from outside of the skirts at the rear measures 74" across and the arches are slightly wider than them again.
It won't fit on Brian James anymore gonna have to sell it and buy a wider transporter!!!!!
DanSR20DET
23-06-15, 10:45
Great work, can't wait to it finished
Brendanfd3s
04-07-15, 16:12
Lights fitted
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Front bumper bar finished. Bonnet pins done. Lightweight wing mirrors fitted.
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And fuel tank back chopped to fit. Thanks to Liam Crowley for fabricating this for me and adding a bracket for the swirl pot.
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Brendanfd3s
11-07-15, 01:17
All ready for final spraying
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This is going to be awesome. Have picked a colour yet???
Brendanfd3s
11-07-15, 15:25
This is going to be awesome. Have picked a colour yet???
Yeah lad it's gonna be a dark burgundy it's on the bonnet the previous page. Just a solid 2k colour nothing too fancy so if it ever gets a tip I'll be able to match the colour easily again. Satin black canards splitters and skirts and either bronze or grey jr12's
Burgandy black and bronze will look savage together! Looking forward to seeing it done!
Brendanfd3s
15-07-15, 17:47
I guess it's more of a wine than burgundy but I'm still happy with it something different anyway.
Don't worry too they were sprayed in a booth only out here in the sun for final hardening!
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New DeVilbiss gun is doing a super job...
Andrew200sx
15-07-15, 21:38
liking the colour lad. got a vision of your rx7 in that colour with bronze te37's on it. any estimated time that it will be ready??
Brendanfd3s
15-07-15, 22:51
liking the colour lad. got a vision of your rx7 in that colour with bronze te37's on it. any estimated time that it will be ready??
Will be all sprayed and back together by the end of this weekend hopefully. Mcn wing, Bronze jr12's, wheel spacers and P4P poly windows all to arrive next week so we should be looking good very soon. Should have it up for Japfest
Andrew200sx
16-07-15, 11:28
cool lad, looking forward to seing it. you went for a mcn wing in the end, ul definatly be impressed with it. it will all come together perfectly. will look cool if you had big country labs ps13 style legs made up for the BGW. would flow well with the diffuser.
Unreal build man, seeing this makes me feel bad for just planning to do the basics on my own yoke.
i think i will rose joint my front wishbones like yours good idea.
keep up the epic work looking forward to seeing the finished product.
Ye liking the colour dude, something different. The work u have done so far is class man, keep it up
Brendanfd3s
17-07-15, 21:01
Thanks lads.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/F6CDDF2D-9835-4273-8F81-B2D49BAF92D2_zpszlffakkb.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/F6CDDF2D-9835-4273-8F81-B2D49BAF92D2_zpszlffakkb.jpg.html)
Brendanfd3s
21-07-15, 07:45
FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE text or call for prices everything to go
Haha sorry lads hit a bit of a wall I'll get over it don't worry. See ye all at jap fest
Dont do it! Finish it, your nearly there
Dont do it dude! Finish it man
Nooo. One of my favourite builds on her atm
martycturbo
21-07-15, 19:54
Unless a hitman is coming to murder you if you owe money please don't give up on this,, such a great project and gave me inspiration to finish my own,, be a shame to let her go now
Andrew200sx
21-07-15, 22:08
it couldnt be true, are you genuinly selling up? uv gotten past the worst of it all. i really was looking forward to seing this up and going, along with half the other members on here who had followd the thread from start to finish. DONT DO IT.
Would be a shame not to see this finished, I'm building a 1uz Fd myself at the minute, I got great hope out of this thread, untill u wanting to sell it. Haha..
Any chance of chatting you about arm mods and possible use of your jigs?
Brendanfd3s
22-07-15, 19:30
Would be a shame not to see this finished, I'm building a 1uz Fd myself at the minute, I got great hope out of this thread, untill u wanting to sell it. Haha..
Any chance of chatting you about arm mods and possible use of your jigs?
yeah dude sure Pm me
Brendanfd3s
28-07-15, 18:35
Marching on with this. P4P windows arrived. Rear and both doors with slider on driver door.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/B407DD07-7CD3-41BA-A793-B777637F03B8_zpstlcyqvdl.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/B407DD07-7CD3-41BA-A793-B777637F03B8_zpstlcyqvdl.jpg.html)
Starting to go back together now
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Still have some work to do on the Lock need to chop the hubs another small bit I've still loads of rooms with these arms
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jeff nelson sileighty
28-07-15, 18:39
Good man fair play great to see you pushing on with this, such a cool build....will be awesome to see this finished out
FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE text or call for prices everything to go
Haha sorry lads hit a bit of a wall I'll get over it don't worry. See ye all at jap fest
I hope you were taken the piss?
That colour is perfect. This is going to be so badass when its put together.
Fair play man glad you changed your mind. Will be one of the nicest cars in the country when put together! Im sure it will be a hell of a lot more rewarding when you see it all put together!
Brendanfd3s
31-07-15, 16:38
So have ran into a few difficulties with the paintwork will prob be a couple a weeks sorting it.
So in the mean time seats r back in, front end finished off and sorting exhaust. Mad purple tubed front anyone? I know it doesn't match the other colours but most will be covered anyway
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The detail in this is unbelievable. Cant wait to see it finished!
Brendanfd3s
06-08-15, 21:52
They finally arrived.
265 rear
255 fronts
It's at the panel beaters now should have it back sat ready to go together
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Cannot wait to see some pics of this assembled. Glad you're moving on with it.
Very cool. Alot of work gone into it. What is the kit? Looks kinda like BN blister kit with but with loads of canards and vents.
Brendanfd3s
12-08-15, 00:22
Very cool. Alot of work gone into it. What is the kit? Looks kinda like BN blister kit with but with loads of canards and vents.
It's the Aerokit James Deane edition. By far my biggest spend on the build. I'm being v unlucky lately lots of things outside this holding me back from finishing 😩 should see some updates by the weekend hopefully
Brendanfd3s
19-08-15, 19:02
Paint update. A lot of you wanted to see this all one colour so here it is. Finally. So most of the bodywork is where i want it now. This is how it sits now. I'm not happy with the paint being honest. Even the panel beater said the coverage was terrible. After three coats it still see through. Decided not to keep layering it on. After all its a track car not a show can so its going to be scraped.
All thats left now is flock the dash fit a few little ancilaries and get a loom done.
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I was imagining it this dark at the start
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Ah dude it's savage looking. Fair play man
That colour is fucking awsome
martycturbo
19-08-15, 19:58
Looks mean,, I would never have thought that the colour would have looked so well, what make was the paint? and what colour primer did you put under it?,, dark reds and burgandys can be very highly opaque at times,, especially with the newer type tinters,, I'd say your happy to see her at this stage now!!
oh my god unbelievable:eek:
Brendanfd3s
19-08-15, 21:22
It's 2k paint just picked it from a colour chart. Used just normal grey primer wish I'd used black primer cos in the sunlight it's still thin.
Coolest my little garage has ever looked tho 😂😂😂 looks mean at night
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Oh man. thats a thing of beauty. great colour choice.
DanSR20DET
20-08-15, 01:09
absolutely beautiful car man
michealkirwan
20-08-15, 10:58
holy fuck! enough said.
Andrew200sx
20-08-15, 11:20
that car is just beautiful :O. it has come along way from page one of the thread. are you still going ahead with a big wing???
Brendanfd3s
20-08-15, 12:36
Thanks for the compliments lads. Nice to see it mostly together alright. Yeah Andrew the super wide one from McN came it's a perfect fit. The car is still a few inches wider than it 😂😂😂 I think it looks too bare with nothing on the back. Canards diffusers and splitters to go on next week I'll roll it out for a few proper pics then.
Brendanfd3s
13-09-15, 14:52
When people see my daily they think I have absolutely no interest what so ever in cars lol 😂😂😂😂😂
If only they knew....
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Thats pretty wide!ha ha Gonna look tasty when done! Is it just me or is the colour off on the door in the pic?
Fucking sick. The kit, the colour, everything!
TheBergerKid
13-09-15, 21:17
Maaaaan that thing looks mental, colours suits it to the ground can't wait to see this in person ��
That's pretty fuckin awesome it has to be says. Nice work dude!
Dude this is savage looking. The colour suits it so well.
Brendanfd3s
14-09-15, 00:38
Thats pretty wide!ha ha Gonna look tasty when done! Is it just me or is the colour off on the door in the pic?
Ah yeah we had savage trouble with the paint. Coverage was beyond terrible then on the last coat had reactions on some panels so instead of sanding all the way back or priming again they got an extra coat. But it's a drift car soooo......never wanted a show car. Still a few bits to spray black too and some wrap to go on so it'll soon blend in not worried 😁
Brendanfd3s
17-09-15, 11:38
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/F0EE1B2C-9C45-449C-A46F-3EFFAAD6089B_zpsutjzv2ad.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/F0EE1B2C-9C45-449C-A46F-3EFFAAD6089B_zpsutjzv2ad.jpg.html)
holy mother of jesus.......
holy mother of jesus.......
My thoughts exactly!!!! Looks absolutely mental!
Awesome build. Looking forward to seeing it out some time
That's one aggressive looking rx7. Beautiful work!
sweet jesus.......unreal work man. loving the colour
Brendanfd3s
19-09-15, 13:23
Thanks gentlemen, all going well this weekend it'll be at japfest next week.
DanSR20DET
19-09-15, 15:09
Can't wait to see it, such a great build
fluffmister
19-09-15, 20:07
thats mental looking,....I WANT
Brendanfd3s
26-09-15, 22:56
Ready for japfest
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/43F80CD1-081F-4300-A8FD-84E967140024_zpszxy4j5lp.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/43F80CD1-081F-4300-A8FD-84E967140024_zpszxy4j5lp.jpg.html)
that thing is proper insane, great o see it yesterday.
Brendanfd3s
29-09-15, 17:58
that thing is proper insane, great o see it yesterday.
Thanks lad got some nice comments about it alright. Still got canards splitters supports to add to the front but close now.
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https://hellis4heroes.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/hellis4heroes-japfest-2015img_1072.jpg
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My mouth dropped when I seen this on Sunday ha. Savage looking dude
Brendanfd3s
05-10-15, 17:10
Wing/rocket bunny spoiler or no???
I don't think a rocket bunny spoiler will so anything for it. I think u need a country labs spoiler or a bgw. Something that stands out because the rest of the car dose.
Shane Vtec R
06-10-15, 19:46
Just read through this full build, my god, some work, time and effort gone into it!!! As said above a country labs spoiler would really finish it off. What specs are the jr12's?
Brendanfd3s
07-10-15, 15:44
Their 18's rears 10" et15 fronts 9" et25. I have a MCN super wide wing but not sure if I want to put it on now
Brendanfd3s
21-10-15, 20:21
Can't wait to get back at this next week
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/Brendanfd3s/C47448AA-5085-4E50-9445-90D9E3407FFF_zpsbvfzxap4.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Brendanfd3s/media/C47448AA-5085-4E50-9445-90D9E3407FFF_zpsbvfzxap4.jpg.html)
Ah love this thing dude. It's savage looking. What's left to be done
Brendanfd3s
25-10-15, 00:22
Ah love this thing dude. It's savage looking. What's left to be done
Loads a little bits. Spoiler, canards, splitter supports, flock dash, fit fuel tank, fuel pump, lines, brake chamber, custom power steering lines, custom exhaust, inter cooler pipes, and the big job is get a custom wiring loom made up its the only thing of the build so far I can't or won't tackle. Will be stuck in it this week now.
Brendanfd3s
26-10-15, 23:22
Tiny update. Made splitter supports 👍🏼☺️
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Looks epic �� when do you hope to start drifting it
pole drift
27-10-15, 19:36
make sure no one stands on the fucking thing!!!
What did you use to make the supports dude?
Brendanfd3s
28-10-15, 01:27
Looks epic �� when do you hope to start drifting it
I'd be afraid to say at this stage the deadlines have come and gone I dont know how many times...Soon?!!!
make sure no one stands on the fucking thing!!!
You know at the end of Japfest I noticed 2 footprints on it alright so someone was eyeing it up. I take it your not a fan? ������
What did you use to make the supports dude?
Just some 2mm aluminium plate for the little U brackets and 9mm bar then. Will probably go satin black with them ��
inter cooler pipes.
Keep me in mind! know cars miles away but can get stainless pipe bent in any angle
footprints? someone stood on your car? are you for real?
Brendanfd3s
28-10-15, 13:58
Keep me in mind! know cars miles away but can get stainless pipe bent in any angle
Will do sound gonna try get her up and running first tho see if everything's ok
footprints? someone stood on your car? are you for real?
Ah yeah but it was only a print no damage done to the splitter I'd say someone just showing how big it was. If they had actually put any pressure down on it it would of cracked. But still I was surprised to see it there alright
Brendanfd3s
04-01-16, 20:35
Finally got a chance to see this again. I'm booked into Stone Motorsport for the start of February to plumb fuel lines, make a custom wiring loom and tidy up a few little tweaks on the engine. Can't wait to have it moving under its own steam.
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Oil cooler plumbed in.
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Filter relocated for easy changes and tucked away to the side. Easily clears tyre at full lock too. Driftworks fuel pressure regulator.
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Bracket made up to mount power steering reservoir.
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Brendanfd3s
11-01-16, 00:23
Got my flocked dash back off poledrift on here and I must say its an excellent job. Highly recommended. Can't wait to get it fitted.
pole drift
11-01-16, 00:31
I love the way that you have the rad, front mount and power steering rad all mounted.
Right place for it to go, the lads will sort it no bother.
Brendanfd3s
29-04-16, 17:00
I haven't updated this in a while. So basically I'm very close to having this finished. Intercooler pipes are all done, fuel system plumbed, all aero quip fitting down the back, new Nissan gaskets in, injectors and rail in for the final time, turbo lines finished with new 3" turbo elbow made up. The lads are still just working on wiring my switch panel and so hopefully all going well there won't be any major problems on first fire up. Have to say I'm nervous hopefully the engines good. We added a turbosmart external waste gate too. Can't wait till it's finally running.
Will paint up a few parts too just to clean up the bay but for now all I'm concerned about it getting it running
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Some real tidy work gone into this fair play ..
Brendanfd3s
23-05-16, 20:53
Some real tidy work gone into this fair play ..
Thanks lad. Reckless amount of work.
So she's finally running at last. Spend all weekend fitting and refitting the gearbox. Firstly to fit new crankshaft oil seals which we found were leaking after first start up then to try figure out why the clutch wouldn't release. Turns out I need to lengthen the release fork pivot ball but anyway least I know now.
I've got fully braided brake lines. Still have to P clip them down. Braided clutch lines made up with a new obp master cylinder mounted inside the car. Intercooler modified so the Intercooler pipes are very short. And of course the tubed front sprayed blue to match the aeroquip fittings.
Still needs a few bits like sort power steering and get tie rods and chop the hubs and a general tidy up. Decided not to go with any wing or spoiler for now too
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Brendanfd3s
29-11-16, 00:54
Been a while since I updated this. To make a long story short engine turned out to be a bag of you know what so I rebuilt the bottom end, got a new block, honed, king bearings, cp forged pistons and she is now running. Have yet to get it mapped hopefully will be done over the Xmas period. Just finishing touches to do now. Build for life.
pole drift
29-11-16, 17:29
Been a while since I updated this. To make a long story short engine turned out to be a bag of you know what so I rebuilt the bottom end, got a new block, honed, king bearings, cp forged pistons and she is now running. Have yet to get it mapped hopefully will be done over the Xmas period. Just finishing touches to do now. Build for life.
Ah shite
DOSE! Expensive problem to run into and a lot of hassle. I bought an engine recently and hope it's a good one. I know that it was running fine a few years ago but has been sitting up. Hope it doesn't turn out like your one :(
Deadly car though, great to see an update
Brendanfd3s
05-01-17, 00:41
Making up my own one piece exhaust. 3" stainless straight through split into 2 for the rear centre exit. Extra hangers to prevent movement side to side and 2 to prevent it jumping aswel. Just need to chop the ends now and tig the lot.
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Brendanfd3s
06-01-17, 23:31
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Brendanfd3s
12-01-17, 23:38
Finished product all tig'd up one piece bolts straight onto downpipe.
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Must still sort the tips but you get the idea. Not much room to sway about the rear hence the drop link too.
Bad quality pic but anyway will get a better one when it's off the lift.
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pole drift
17-01-17, 00:01
Some lovely work going into this. Fair play dude
Brendanfd3s
22-02-17, 14:24
Some lovely work going into this. Fair play dude
Sound man. That flocked dash will soon be making an appearance 🙈 .
Fitted a Tial 38mm wastegate so no need for the internal anymore. Decided I'd run this turbo till it pops so pulled it out and welded up the internal gate
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Back on with the exhaust hopefully for the final time. Tips all finished off and sections heat wrapped for piece of mind.
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