Were did u get the front lip from i want something subtle like that for mine
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Were did u get the front lip from i want something subtle like that for mine
Very rare Jdm part, can't be got. You'll have to think of something elseQuote:
Originally Posted by haydomiata
I think I saw this on my way to Mondello on the saturday, was looking very well as it passed by!!
Yep twas me I'd say, cheers!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cefiro Panch
Got a nice snap a your car in the paddock on sat, wasn't sure who's it was but will post it up Asa soon as I get to my comp!
Saw this actually ave a pic in my fone ill put it up at the weekend its sum class car uve put sum effort into it!!
I'm only getting around to doing this now, but here's a few pic's
i took of the work myself and Bob did, turbo-charging Tim's MX5..
First up is the Intercooler bracket Bob made
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2284.jpg
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2282.jpg
On the car
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2290.jpg
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2289.jpg
And bumper in place!
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2288.jpg
Next Bob fabricated a Turbo Elbow and Downpipe from scratch..
Tim supplied the flange and Bob made the rest from sheet steel
using a grinder and welder, as our equipment at the time was limited!
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2296.jpg
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2297.jpg
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Turbo Elbow complete!
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2303.jpg
Wedges tacked to form the bend needed. As there was so little room in the
MX, the downpipe had to have several bends to allow it to fit down the bulkhead
and between the tunnel and gearbox!
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2315.jpg
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2317.jpg
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2326.jpg
Fully welded!
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2332.jpg
And here it is on the car..
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2349.jpg
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http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2362.jpg
Fit's perfectly!
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2338.jpg
It's hard to show how tight it was but it fitted without any interference or risk
of hitting the car, engine or gearbox so happy days!!:D
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2339.jpg
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2343.jpg
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Bob then welded a flange to the end of the Downpipe once we were happy
that it was in the right place!
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2365.jpg
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2368.jpg
Just about fits between the tunnel and gearbox!
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2371.jpg
Next he made a reducer to fit the exhaust flexi-pipe
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2381.jpg
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2383.jpg
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2385.jpg
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2392.jpg
And then welded the middle section of the exhaust, including the bung for the
Wide-band Sensor
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2395.jpg
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2396.jpg
Bob welding an exhaust bracket in place
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2419.jpg
And the exhaust system complete, late into the night!
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2403.jpg
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2405.jpg
Here's the Turbo Actuator bracket Bob made earlier!
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2420.jpg
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2423.jpg
Here's a few close up shot's for those thinking about a similar project..
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2407.jpg
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2413.jpg
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2414.jpg
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2415.jpg
All ready for mapping!
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2409.jpg
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2410.jpg
And head of fabrication, Bob (AKA: Bob the builder!) admiring his handywork!:afro:
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/...5/DSCF2426.jpg
Lastly, a short video of its initial start-up!
Turbo MX5 first start up - YouTube
This Bob fella seems a very usefull character!! Thats some impressive work, fairplay, not bad for a hairdressers car i suppose:wink: