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Toyota Freestyle GT - Demon - 17-06-2018

DaveEdin Incredible work as ever Jason, it's the attention to detail that amazes me so much...

Thanks Dave. Its taking a while to build but im trying to do things right first time round rather than change them later.

Another little update Big Grin

Not going to be working on the buggy this weekend as spending time with the other half so will do a little update now.

Been working on getting the fuel cell panels made up this week. Got them all roughly cut out and have started cleaning the edges up ready for the weld fest next friday. Roughly put it together, Currently looks like this.......

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Going to mirror polish the top part as thats the only part of the fuel cell on show. Checked a volume calculator online and its 6.3 Gallons (28.7 litres) so not too bad to be honest. I just need to order a couple of pieces of ally to make the baffles for in the tank then its pretty much done.

Its pay day tomorrow and i have warned the postman already LOL. He always moans (joking) when he delivers all the parts at work. Going to be ordering the intercooler tomorrow and the silicone jioners and mikalor clamps. Im going for a smaller intercooler now so that rear view is not comprimised. Its 140mm high but it is good for 350bhp so will be fine.

I had a little bit of money in paypoo so i have already ordered a 255lph Tuning Developments uprated fuel pump and should also have that shortly Big Grin

Really looking forward to next friday when the fun really begins................

Jason Big Grin

Toyota Freestyle GT - Lexusboy - 17-06-2018

Wonder how long 6.3 gallons will last you when she finished, or how far you could go on this amount.

Toyota Freestyle GT - DaveEdin - 18-06-2018

:lol: Probably still get better mpg than the IS200...

Toyota Freestyle GT - Demon - 18-06-2018

DaveEdin :lol: Probably still get better mpg than the IS200...

Not Hard :lol:

Ian, I reckon a 6.3 Gallon should see me pretty well. I can't really go much bigger. The Fuel cell looks flippin massive compared to some other i have seen. Although most motorsport fuel cells are designed to just last 1 race so are a little smaller. I may have a little space on the other side of the frame to have a space for a metal jerry can for those longer journeys. :closedeyes:

Jason Big Grin

Toyota Freestyle GT - Bandit - 19-06-2018

As always mate, top quality work going on :thumbup1:

How's your rocker cover coming on that you've been polishing? bet it looks mint now? :thumbup:

Toyota Freestyle GT - Demon - 19-06-2018

Bandit As always mate, top quality work going on :thumbup1:

How's your rocker cover coming on that you've been polishing? bet it looks mint now? :thumbup:


Thanks dude. Its getting there, i haven't done anymore to the rocker cover as i don't have the time. Might just pay someone to finish it off. I have so much to do that its pretty low down on the list :bored:

Toyota Freestyle GT - Demon - 26-06-2018

*** Update Time ***

Got a few things delivered this week as its been pay day and i have got a few parts done to the buggy.

Firstly i got my 255lph uprated fuel pump from Tuning Developments arive on saturday, can't recomend them enough, excelent service from the outset!

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Then Tuesday my intercooler arived from Toyosports, again fantastic service from the start. Went for a slightly smaller cooler but it will do the job and is getting mounted just under the top bar at the back so should get plenty of air.

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2.5' core and 2.5' inlet/outlet so the pipework is now ALL the same diameter!

Then thursday my intercooler silicone parts arived from SFS. SFS are brilliant!!!!!! I will be dealing with these guys again as they are one of the best companies i have had the pleasure to deal with. I phoned them on wednesday morning at 9am and the guy i spoke to was a legend! He said that my hoses where currently being made and promised i would have them the following day as i needed them for fitting on friday. They arrived the next day at 8:30am and i LOVE them.

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and on the cooler........
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colour match next to the Porshe viper green, its close, think its closer to kawasaki green...
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Then managed to get the 2 fuel tank baffles knocked up throughout the week, from 3mm ally.
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Then took yesterday off work to get up to TGT and begin the weld fest!

I spent the day working out placement of parts and even got a few bits fitted and helped James with the fuel tank where i could. James is a flippin legend and i had one of the best days working on the buggy in a long time. He managed to get the fuel cell complete and its just awsome, i don't know what else to say but knowing that he is doing the fabrication parts i can't do myself makes me know i have taken the buggy to the right place. I could not build this without his help, FACT!!!!

first parts tacked.......
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box............

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with baffles........
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flattening the top piece in place with a small hammer.........
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Just finished, welding is awsome..........

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and in its new home, will look even better when i mirror polish it up...........
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Got the new uprated pump fitted also and all the in tank connectors finished, apart from the fuel pump wires that just need a few crimps.

Also just chucked the rocker cover back on to work out the placement of the catch can etc. Will be coming back off again soon to be polished up more.............

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Unfortunately i didn't have the time to get up there today to get on with it but yesterday i paid James to get the intercooler mounted and all the pipework to be welded and fitted and the HKS ssqv adaptor welded on also. I haven't spoken to him yet but im hoping he got most of it knocked out and hopefully have some pics soon.......

Thats it for now............. Big Grin

Jason Big Grin

Toyota Freestyle GT - Rabster - 26-06-2018

looking good mate

Toyota Freestyle GT - DaveEdin - 26-06-2018

Really taking shape now Jase, you must be made up!

Excellent work as always buddy :thumbup1:

Toyota Freestyle GT - Demon - 26-06-2018

Thanks Guys, its really getting there now. Can almost see the end, almost........

James has really come a long way with his welding and it really shows in this tank. The whole thing looks so much better in real life though....

Jason Big Grin