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steviewevie
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03-10-2018, 03:31 PM

#361

Demon while i was there i also picked up a set of pallet truck rollers from a mate. I can't thank him enough for these they are perfect for a wheelie bar They are like skateboard wheels but only larger.

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steviewevie

03-10-2018, 03:31 PM #361

Demon while i was there i also picked up a set of pallet truck rollers from a mate. I can't thank him enough for these they are perfect for a wheelie bar They are like skateboard wheels but only larger.

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IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

Demon
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09-10-2018, 06:13 PM

#362

We where so close but came across a problem that was just out of our hands and meant that the engine loom couldn't be finished like we had planned!

Thursday me and Lee @ JDModified spent all day cutting and chopping the engine loom and routing it around the rear chassis to the area we had decided to place the ECU. Thursday went really well and we where in a good position to finish it off on Friday. The amount of original loom that Lee managed to cut out and disscard was amazing and he knew exactly where every plug and harness needed to go. I could not of done the wiring without Lee and he is a wiring legend.

Engine loom being routed....
[Image: DSC01752.jpg]

ECU area in rear compartment.......
[Image: DSC01753.jpg]

Then Friday we where straight back on it and again all was looking good. Lee soon had the relays wired in and we where testing them off of the ignition. Everything worked perfectly and they where all doing there thing and switching on first turn, second turn and the third turn on the key. Then we tested the fuel pump and that worked fine.

Then the problems started, we hooked up the ECU and began testing that and something just wasn't right! The power feed for the fuel pump goes through the ECU so if there is ever a crash the ECU will cut the feed to the fuel pump and stop the fuel continuing to be pumped. We connected a light to the error code output on the ecu and it was lighting up! Lee checked the wiring again and again and all was looking good, the only thing that can be faulty is the ECU. This meant we couldn't finish the wiring off and i was pretty upset, Lee was actually more upset than me!

Then today i got the buggy moved to its new home for the next few months while i crack on with it myself. Didn't really want to move it as the wiring isn't complete but it had to be done so that i can get on with it further. This however means that when i do the rest of the wiring for the rest of the buggy i can get Lee to check that over when it goes back to him to have the engine loom finished.

Here are the pics from today......

Picking up from JDModified..........

You can't see it in this picture but its a real art getting it onto the trailor, the rear wheels are so much wider that the front that it almost falls off the ramps when the front goes up but is fine on the rear. The Buggy is so wide that it almost touch's both sides of my trailor...........haha
[Image: DSC01756.jpg]

Random arty shot.........lol
[Image: DSC01758.jpg]

and dropping off at its new home.........
[Image: DSC01762.jpg]

and in its little corner of the workshop...........
[Image: DSC01763.jpg]

Now i can really crack on with progress as its near to me. Was awsome having it at JDM but it was 40 miles away so couldn't work on it when i wanted.

Oh and yesterday this arrived, big thanks to Riko for sorting these out, its been well worth the long wait as they look awsome, almost like glass, will get it fitted this week hopefully, along with more progress

Clear polycarbonate cam cover..........
[Image: DSC01754.jpg]

Well thats it for the moment, shame it didn't get started but will get there in the end, just need to put it out of my mind and crack on with the rest of it!

Jason Big Grin

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09-10-2018, 06:13 PM #362

*** Update ***

Well the last few days are finally over and i can sit down for 5 minutes and write this update. Well things didn't go exactly to plan and im afraid to say that the engine didn't get started up Sad We where so close but came across a problem that was just out of our hands and meant that the engine loom couldn't be finished like we had planned!

Thursday me and Lee @ JDModified spent all day cutting and chopping the engine loom and routing it around the rear chassis to the area we had decided to place the ECU. Thursday went really well and we where in a good position to finish it off on Friday. The amount of original loom that Lee managed to cut out and disscard was amazing and he knew exactly where every plug and harness needed to go. I could not of done the wiring without Lee and he is a wiring legend.

Engine loom being routed....
[Image: DSC01752.jpg]

ECU area in rear compartment.......
[Image: DSC01753.jpg]

Then Friday we where straight back on it and again all was looking good. Lee soon had the relays wired in and we where testing them off of the ignition. Everything worked perfectly and they where all doing there thing and switching on first turn, second turn and the third turn on the key. Then we tested the fuel pump and that worked fine.

Then the problems started, we hooked up the ECU and began testing that and something just wasn't right! The power feed for the fuel pump goes through the ECU so if there is ever a crash the ECU will cut the feed to the fuel pump and stop the fuel continuing to be pumped. We connected a light to the error code output on the ecu and it was lighting up! Lee checked the wiring again and again and all was looking good, the only thing that can be faulty is the ECU. This meant we couldn't finish the wiring off and i was pretty upset, Lee was actually more upset than me!

Then today i got the buggy moved to its new home for the next few months while i crack on with it myself. Didn't really want to move it as the wiring isn't complete but it had to be done so that i can get on with it further. This however means that when i do the rest of the wiring for the rest of the buggy i can get Lee to check that over when it goes back to him to have the engine loom finished.

Here are the pics from today......

Picking up from JDModified..........

You can't see it in this picture but its a real art getting it onto the trailor, the rear wheels are so much wider that the front that it almost falls off the ramps when the front goes up but is fine on the rear. The Buggy is so wide that it almost touch's both sides of my trailor...........haha
[Image: DSC01756.jpg]

[Image: DSC01760.jpg]

[Image: DSC01759.jpg]

Random arty shot.........lol
[Image: DSC01758.jpg]

and dropping off at its new home.........
[Image: DSC01762.jpg]

[Image: DSC01761.jpg]

and in its little corner of the workshop...........
[Image: DSC01763.jpg]

Now i can really crack on with progress as its near to me. Was awsome having it at JDM but it was 40 miles away so couldn't work on it when i wanted.

Oh and yesterday this arrived, big thanks to Riko for sorting these out, its been well worth the long wait as they look awsome, almost like glass, will get it fitted this week hopefully, along with more progress

Clear polycarbonate cam cover..........
[Image: DSC01754.jpg]
[Image: DSC01755.jpg]

Well thats it for the moment, shame it didn't get started but will get there in the end, just need to put it out of my mind and crack on with the rest of it!

Jason Big Grin

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toxo
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09-10-2018, 07:04 PM

#363

Could you have connected T1 and TE1 from the ECU to run diagnostics?

toxo

09-10-2018, 07:04 PM #363

Could you have connected T1 and TE1 from the ECU to run diagnostics?

Demon
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17-10-2018, 10:58 AM

#364

toxo Could you have connected T1 and TE1 from the ECU to run diagnostics?

Lee connected up something with a bulb and it was lighting it up? Maybe that was the 2 of them???

*** Its that time again ***

Well since the Demon was moved it has meant that i can spend a few hours here and there when i have the time actually doing some productive work, and this week i have managed to get a little more done!

I spent quite a few hours going through the huge amount of box's i have and actually sorting stuff out. When ever i get time to work on the buggy i spend most of my time actually looking for the parts as they are all over the place. I now have some large box's that have all the stuff neatly packed in them and on the top of each box there is a list of what is contained within. That way i know whats in each box and saves me hunting about all the time and when its removed from the box its simple crossed off the list. works in theory........lol

Monday my stealth black AN6 fittings arrived for the catch can so got them sorted, bit of an **** fitting the braided line into the fittings but got there in the end and they look awsome! Dremel makes light work of cutting the braided lines.

Lines made up with catch can......
[Image: DSC01764.jpg]

and fitted in place, just need to secure the catch can on its own mount........
[Image: DSC01765.jpg]

Then going through my bro's box of old parts i came across some heat protective sleeving so im having that as it won't need it now his car has been broken for spares....
[Image: DSC01769.jpg]

I ended up staying late on wednesday and wanted to get some welding done but the flippin welder started playing up so the whole evening was a complete waste. Need to look at whats up with the thing but think its about time we got a new one! Wanted to get the rear plate bracket and tow eye on the back but it wasn't playing nice Sad

This is what it should of looked like.......

[Image: DSC01771.jpg]

Hopefully get that sorted soon.........

Also on wednesday my O2 sensor take off arrived for the exhaust so had to remove the exhaust and get that modded ready for the extra bit of welding required. I managed to quickly pop up to James' yesterday and he welded it up for me, as well as modified my catch can.

O2 take off and bung (bung not needed).......
[Image: DSC01772.jpg]

Exhaust removed and work started.......
[Image: DSC01773.jpg]

Hammered into place, was such a tight fit that it almost didn't need welding.......
[Image: DSC01774.jpg]

and all welded up..........
[Image: DSC01777.jpg]

Hopefully this week i will get the exhaust wrapped and fitted back onto the buggy. I don't really want to cover up the awsome welding on the exhaust but its quite close to the fuel tank and clutch slave so want to protect them from the heat.

catch can with added piece for the breather filter.........
[Image: DSC01776.jpg]

Hopefully this week coming should see more progress on the buggy. Going to look at connecting up the gear cables and thottle cable next and maybe modifying the brake/clutch pedals to work. Also hopefully get someone to test my ECU in their GT so i can confirm that it is/isn't mullered!

Although i have alot of other projects on the go as well, why am i always so busy..............lol

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17-10-2018, 10:58 AM #364

toxo Could you have connected T1 and TE1 from the ECU to run diagnostics?

and fitted in place, just need to secure the catch can on its own mount........
[Image: DSC01765.jpg]

Then going through my bro's box of old parts i came across some heat protective sleeving so im having that as it won't need it now his car has been broken for spares....
[Image: DSC01769.jpg]

This is what it should of looked like.......

[Image: DSC01771.jpg]

Exhaust removed and work started.......
[Image: DSC01773.jpg]

Hammered into place, was such a tight fit that it almost didn't need welding.......
[Image: DSC01774.jpg]

and all welded up..........
[Image: DSC01777.jpg]

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toxo
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17-10-2018, 12:00 PM

#365

Good work

Connecting T1 and TE1 activates the diagnostic procedure which then makes the engine warning light flash in time to read out the error codes. I guess that was what he was doing, though.

toxo

17-10-2018, 12:00 PM #365

Good work Smile

Connecting T1 and TE1 activates the diagnostic procedure which then makes the engine warning light flash in time to read out the error codes. I guess that was what he was doing, though.

Demon
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24-10-2018, 09:17 AM

#366

Back on the buggy........
[Image: DSC01789.jpg]

I just need to redo the mounting bracket for the carbon can and thats another thing to tick off the list. Smile

I have started welding up the gear cable bracket from the gearbox and after having problems with the welder last week i have managed to get it working again. Didn't get as much done as i wanted to do as i spent a little time sorting the welder but it will get finished this week.

not a great pic but you get the idea, the modified washers get welded to the main bracket to accept the new cables.....
[Image: DSC01791.jpg]

Last week i also sent my ECU off to a member of UK Starlet Club as he kindly offered to test fit it into his car and see if it would start. After doing this he has confirmed that my ECU is dead! Thats great news as now i can confirm 100% it was the ECU and look at getting a replacement and moving on with the build.

I know its not much of an update but its progress Big Grin

Jason

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24-10-2018, 09:17 AM #366

*** Small Update ***

Well been slowed up this week by the Snow, work was closed on thursday/friday and i couldn't get there to actually work on the buggy anyway.

However i managed to get a few things sorted.

Firstly i got the exhaust all wrapped up and fitted back onto the buggy. Was a shame to cover up all the welding on the exhaust but its done now. Im still unsure if wrapping the exhaust is the best thing to do! Its close to the fuel tank so in theory should help protect it from the heat. I will be adding a firewall in between the tank and exhaust anyway but the wrap should help deflect a bit of heat.

[Image: DSC01783.jpg]
Back on the buggy........
[Image: DSC01789.jpg]

I just need to redo the mounting bracket for the carbon can and thats another thing to tick off the list. Smile

I have started welding up the gear cable bracket from the gearbox and after having problems with the welder last week i have managed to get it working again. Didn't get as much done as i wanted to do as i spent a little time sorting the welder but it will get finished this week.

not a great pic but you get the idea, the modified washers get welded to the main bracket to accept the new cables.....
[Image: DSC01791.jpg]

Last week i also sent my ECU off to a member of UK Starlet Club as he kindly offered to test fit it into his car and see if it would start. After doing this he has confirmed that my ECU is dead! Thats great news as now i can confirm 100% it was the ECU and look at getting a replacement and moving on with the build.

I know its not much of an update but its progress Big Grin

Jason

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Moley
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24-10-2018, 12:30 PM

#367

Jason you need to get some welding lessons :p

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Moley

24-10-2018, 12:30 PM #367

Jason you need to get some welding lessons :p

DaveEdin
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24-10-2018, 02:55 PM

#368

I'm sure Jason would appreciate your kind offer Moley, take yourself down to Southampton and show him how it's done :lol:

DaveEdin

24-10-2018, 02:55 PM #368

I'm sure Jason would appreciate your kind offer Moley, take yourself down to Southampton and show him how it's done :lol:

Demon
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08-11-2018, 03:11 PM

#369

*** Update Time ***

Right after getting the gearbox bracket welded up i finally got it fitted and started looking at the gear cables.
[Image: DSC01805.jpg]

Then got the bracket on the shifter side welded up ready for the cables.
[Image: DSC01848.jpg]

Then after fitting for a few hours with the cables they where finally in. These where a nightmare to fit as they could only really go in one way and i was fighting them the whole time. They still need some extra fittings added around the engine to hold them off of the alternator and keep them secure.

shifter side.......
[Image: DSC01853.jpg]

gearbox side........
[Image: DSC01854.jpg]

Sat in the Buggy for a bit and i have all 5 gears plus reverse. Big Grin

The gears are very nothchy, precise and you really have to be exact when changing. Bit weird but im sure i will get used to it.

Then started looking at the pedal arrangement, alot of faffing about as nothing you buy is a direct fit and needs modifying in some way!

First got the mini clutch and brake pedals and started working on them.

Cut the original lugs off so they could be moved to their new position.
[Image: DSC01808.jpg]

and in there new position.
[Image: DSC01823.jpg]

I also wasn't happy with the original welding on the back of the pedals, not something i want to be repairing at a later date when it snaps so i added more weld now. Going to get the pedals powdercoated green when the rest of the parts get sent off.

went from this, original welding.......
[Image: DSC01819.jpg]

to this, should last now.........
[Image: DSC01820.jpg]

Also bought a new clutch pedal clevis but again this needed modding to fit but got there in the end. I also had to re-position the clutch pedal lug as the pedal was not level with the brake Sad

clevis parts........
[Image: DSC01828.jpg]

fitted in the pedal box........
[Image: DSC01831.jpg]

Also managed to get the brake light switch fitted in position so when i press the pedal down i will get brake lights, and finally got the pedal spring fitted so the pedals return to their original location when i lift off them.

Then came the thottle pedal, i decided to use the Starlet one but modify it to suit. I have worked out i need about 50mm of movement on the thottle body to fully open it so need to work out this on the pedal side. I have started modding it but need to look at option to connect the cable itself. It also wasn't lining up with the other pedals so i have spaced it off the bulkhead by 25mm on a spacer i made.

[Image: DSC01856.jpg]

Just need to work out the cable and its all done on the pedal side of things, minus brake cables.

All in position................
[Image: DSC01851.jpg]

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08-11-2018, 03:11 PM #369

*** Update Time ***

Right after getting the gearbox bracket welded up i finally got it fitted and started looking at the gear cables.
[Image: DSC01805.jpg]

Then got the bracket on the shifter side welded up ready for the cables.
[Image: DSC01848.jpg]

Then after fitting for a few hours with the cables they where finally in. These where a nightmare to fit as they could only really go in one way and i was fighting them the whole time. They still need some extra fittings added around the engine to hold them off of the alternator and keep them secure.

shifter side.......
[Image: DSC01853.jpg]
[Image: DSC01855.jpg]

gearbox side........
[Image: DSC01854.jpg]

Sat in the Buggy for a bit and i have all 5 gears plus reverse. Big Grin The gears are very nothchy, precise and you really have to be exact when changing. Bit weird but im sure i will get used to it.

Then started looking at the pedal arrangement, alot of faffing about as nothing you buy is a direct fit and needs modifying in some way!

First got the mini clutch and brake pedals and started working on them.

Cut the original lugs off so they could be moved to their new position.
[Image: DSC01808.jpg]

and in there new position.
[Image: DSC01823.jpg]

I also wasn't happy with the original welding on the back of the pedals, not something i want to be repairing at a later date when it snaps so i added more weld now. Going to get the pedals powdercoated green when the rest of the parts get sent off.

went from this, original welding.......
[Image: DSC01819.jpg]

to this, should last now.........
[Image: DSC01820.jpg]

Also bought a new clutch pedal clevis but again this needed modding to fit but got there in the end. I also had to re-position the clutch pedal lug as the pedal was not level with the brake Sad

clevis parts........
[Image: DSC01828.jpg]

fitted in the pedal box........
[Image: DSC01831.jpg]

Also managed to get the brake light switch fitted in position so when i press the pedal down i will get brake lights, and finally got the pedal spring fitted so the pedals return to their original location when i lift off them.

Then came the thottle pedal, i decided to use the Starlet one but modify it to suit. I have worked out i need about 50mm of movement on the thottle body to fully open it so need to work out this on the pedal side. I have started modding it but need to look at option to connect the cable itself. It also wasn't lining up with the other pedals so i have spaced it off the bulkhead by 25mm on a spacer i made.

[Image: DSC01856.jpg]

Just need to work out the cable and its all done on the pedal side of things, minus brake cables.

All in position................
[Image: DSC01851.jpg]

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Demon
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08-11-2018, 03:11 PM

#370

and fitted in place, another thing crossed off the list........
[Image: DSC01825.jpg]

Then i made some brackets for the battery to be fitted into place. I made them slightly bigger than the battery so if i ever change the battery and its slightly bigger then it should still fit. I just need to add a few bits of foam at the bottom to hold the battery securely in place.

welded bracket pieces.......
[Image: DSC01837.jpg]

with straps........
[Image: DSC01838.jpg]

and battery added in place, just needs the cover/footrest making now..........
[Image: DSC01839.jpg]

Made a bracket to fit the interior mirror to and got that welded in place, there is surprisingly alot of rearward vision as it sort of looks under the intercooler. Hopefully this will be ok for the IVA test, fins out one day........

all fitted in place........
[Image: DSC01849.jpg]

Finally got round to making the oil catch tank bracket and that was also welded in place..........

fits nicely next to the fuel reg, just needs the breather vent added when i get one.......
[Image: DSC01834.jpg]

Then it was all put back together and is currently wrapped up awaiting to be worked on once again. Sorry i didn't update sooner, been so busy the last few weeks.

Jason Big Grin

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08-11-2018, 03:11 PM #370

Exhaust bracket has been finally finished off also, when i orignally made this it was in a different position but didn't work so has had to be remade to suit.

welded up, hows the welding on that Moley? and yes it was me that did it.......
[Image: DSC01821.jpg]

and fitted in place, another thing crossed off the list........
[Image: DSC01825.jpg]

Then i made some brackets for the battery to be fitted into place. I made them slightly bigger than the battery so if i ever change the battery and its slightly bigger then it should still fit. I just need to add a few bits of foam at the bottom to hold the battery securely in place.

welded bracket pieces.......
[Image: DSC01837.jpg]

with straps........
[Image: DSC01838.jpg]

and battery added in place, just needs the cover/footrest making now..........
[Image: DSC01839.jpg]

Made a bracket to fit the interior mirror to and got that welded in place, there is surprisingly alot of rearward vision as it sort of looks under the intercooler. Hopefully this will be ok for the IVA test, fins out one day........

all fitted in place........
[Image: DSC01849.jpg]
[Image: DSC01850.jpg]

Finally got round to making the oil catch tank bracket and that was also welded in place..........

fits nicely next to the fuel reg, just needs the breather vent added when i get one.......
[Image: DSC01834.jpg]
[Image: DSC01836.jpg]

Then it was all put back together and is currently wrapped up awaiting to be worked on once again. Sorry i didn't update sooner, been so busy the last few weeks.

Jason Big Grin