Toyota Freestyle GT
Toyota Freestyle GT
And whilst you are breaking the Lexus, then you can wait for parts for this to come too?
Loving the front end, really looks slick and aerodynamic. Can't wait to see it finished mate.
Dark Samurai
02-12-2018, 07:02 PM #391And all the money from Lex can go to this little beast. Haha
And whilst you are breaking the Lexus, then you can wait for parts for this to come too?
Loving the front end, really looks slick and aerodynamic. Can't wait to see it finished mate.
Going to spend every Penny that i get from the Lex on the new MX5 and then leave it, well try lol. That way i should be able to have a nice MX5 with a few choice mods and then get back to working on the Demon.
First things first, i have to find a Tidy MX5
None of the money from the lex will be spent on this Oli.
Going to spend every Penny that i get from the Lex on the new MX5 and then leave it, well try lol. That way i should be able to have a nice MX5 with a few choice mods and then get back to working on the Demon.
First things first, i have to find a Tidy MX5
Dark Samurai
02-12-2018, 07:20 PM #393Did see a silver one on the way home from school, with black trim under the front bumper and I must say the black and silver did look amazing. Was an L reg.
*** Update ***
Well as most of you know the work on this has been VERY slow. What with breaking the lexus (STILL) keeping the mazda running and clean, house hunting, work, etc i just haven't had the time to do anything on this.
A guy from work recently got back from a week off where him and a mate just drived and camped across Europe and after seeing the pictures im dying to do something similar! I mentioned that i would love to do something similar in the buggy and he thought that sounded Amazing. I said that the mrs wouldn't want to go with me and by the time we got to Dover she would be ready to turn back. He said that he would go with me and be the co-pilot, to which i agreed! He is now dying to see the buggy finished and even though its a long way off is keen to help. He has been a LEGEND and has started coming into the workshop on his lunch breaks and helping out and even staying late some evenings with me to help out. He has kept me motivated and i owe this last update mainly to him!!!!
Started off by getting the MR2 (SW20) shortshifter fitted to the gear linkage.
![[Image: DSC02233.jpg]](http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad42/demon_buggy/buggy/DSC02233.jpg)
After trying it fitted it was clear that its just not going to fit and eventually i refitted the standard version but with the aftermarket spacer fitted which gives the best feel and has reduced the movement also which is what i wanted
![[Image: DSC02246.jpg]](http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad42/demon_buggy/buggy/DSC02246.jpg)
Then my bro kindly donated these to the cause, haven't fitted them yet but will soon get them on there!
![[Image: DSC02271.jpg]](http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad42/demon_buggy/buggy/DSC02271.jpg)
Then decided to start mounting the front arch's. Every time i end up taking the cover off or moving the buggy i usually end up with them falling on the floor. Probably best to get them mounted then i guess
Started off with roughly fitting the brackets to the hub/brake and tacking them in place and then building them up from there........
![[Image: DSC02249.jpg]](http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad42/demon_buggy/buggy/DSC02249.jpg)
Should have taken more pictures of the next part but i had to concentrate fully to get it done properly. After much head scratching it was however finally sorted. Took a while to work out the correct placement of the brackets as they need to sit in exactly the correct position to hold the arch's at the right angle but got it in the end.
Bracket welded up.........
![[Image: DSC02268.jpg]](http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad42/demon_buggy/buggy/DSC02268.jpg)
the other side roughly tacked holding the arch in the correct position........
![[Image: DSC02273.jpg]](http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad42/demon_buggy/buggy/DSC02273.jpg)
This picture shows how it fits to the arch, just 2x mate bolts. Very simple idea but it works and as the arch's are so thick they are nice and strong. Don't think this would have worked with the other thin style arch's.
![[Image: DSC02278.jpg]](http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad42/demon_buggy/buggy/DSC02278.jpg)
This is the template i made to ensure the arch's sit in the correct position when fitted to meet the IVA regs, bit of a pain to use but it means they are correct. Have mounted them about 15mm from the tyre so look pretty slick as they are nice and close
![[Image: DSC02283.jpg]](http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad42/demon_buggy/buggy/DSC02283.jpg)
and all fitted in its final position........
![[Image: DSC02284.jpg]](http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad42/demon_buggy/buggy/DSC02284.jpg)
![[Image: DSC02287.jpg]](http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad42/demon_buggy/buggy/DSC02287.jpg)
Looks so much better having the arch's in their final location and really helps visuaulise the front end more.
Well, its been a while, who am i kidding its been flippin AGES!!!!!!!
*** Update ***
Well as most of you know the work on this has been VERY slow. What with breaking the lexus (STILL) keeping the mazda running and clean, house hunting, work, etc i just haven't had the time to do anything on this.
A guy from work recently got back from a week off where him and a mate just drived and camped across Europe and after seeing the pictures im dying to do something similar! I mentioned that i would love to do something similar in the buggy and he thought that sounded Amazing. I said that the mrs wouldn't want to go with me and by the time we got to Dover she would be ready to turn back. He said that he would go with me and be the co-pilot, to which i agreed! He is now dying to see the buggy finished and even though its a long way off is keen to help. He has been a LEGEND and has started coming into the workshop on his lunch breaks and helping out and even staying late some evenings with me to help out. He has kept me motivated and i owe this last update mainly to him!!!!
Started off by getting the MR2 (SW20) shortshifter fitted to the gear linkage.
After trying it fitted it was clear that its just not going to fit and eventually i refitted the standard version but with the aftermarket spacer fitted which gives the best feel and has reduced the movement also which is what i wanted
Then my bro kindly donated these to the cause, haven't fitted them yet but will soon get them on there!
Then decided to start mounting the front arch's. Every time i end up taking the cover off or moving the buggy i usually end up with them falling on the floor. Probably best to get them mounted then i guess
Started off with roughly fitting the brackets to the hub/brake and tacking them in place and then building them up from there........
Should have taken more pictures of the next part but i had to concentrate fully to get it done properly. After much head scratching it was however finally sorted. Took a while to work out the correct placement of the brackets as they need to sit in exactly the correct position to hold the arch's at the right angle but got it in the end.
Bracket welded up.........
the other side roughly tacked holding the arch in the correct position........
This picture shows how it fits to the arch, just 2x mate bolts. Very simple idea but it works and as the arch's are so thick they are nice and strong. Don't think this would have worked with the other thin style arch's.
This is the template i made to ensure the arch's sit in the correct position when fitted to meet the IVA regs, bit of a pain to use but it means they are correct. Have mounted them about 15mm from the tyre so look pretty slick as they are nice and close
and all fitted in its final position........
Looks so much better having the arch's in their final location and really helps visuaulise the front end more.
More parts all hammered in place..........
![[Image: DSC02270.jpg]](http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad42/demon_buggy/buggy/DSC02270.jpg)
and with the arch's fitted..........
![[Image: DSC02281.jpg]](http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad42/demon_buggy/buggy/DSC02281.jpg)
hard at work...........
![[Image: DSC02296.jpg]](http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad42/demon_buggy/buggy/DSC02296.jpg)
and roughly smoothed out and starting to add the filler, more currently on order...........
![[Image: DSC02299.jpg]](http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad42/demon_buggy/buggy/DSC02299.jpg)
Still need to build up the templates around the side but its getting close, then comes all the fibreglass work which takes all the time............... <_<
Also started looking at the handbrake assembly, finally got my mk4 handbrake cables and after offering them up they didn't quite fit. So a quick filling and sanding later and they where good to go.........
![[Image: DSC02293.jpg]](http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad42/demon_buggy/buggy/DSC02293.jpg)
with the cable fitted.........
![[Image: DSC02292.jpg]](http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad42/demon_buggy/buggy/DSC02292.jpg)
and back on the buggy........
![[Image: DSC02295.jpg]](http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad42/demon_buggy/buggy/DSC02295.jpg)
![[Image: DSC02294.jpg]](http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad42/demon_buggy/buggy/DSC02294.jpg)
After the first attempt at fixing the cables i have had to rethink the routing and need to change the brackets and modify the chassis ever so slightly but we are currently sorting this and should have updates soon
So how's that for an update then guys and gals?
On a side note after several offers and waiting for over 2 weeks me and my girlfriend have had our house offer accepted :thumbsup: Have also sorted the mortgage as well and just need to exchange contracts and will hopefully get the keys in 3-4 weeks with any luck. We are both over the moon as this house has so much potential and will be awesome to finally have our own house. It has rear access via a small gravel road at the back and has a garage at the bottom of the garden. Its pretty run down but will do for the moment and plans are to later extend into a double garage/workshop. This is good news as the buggy will now have a dedicated living space. However now comes the bad news with this! The house needs a LOT of work!!!! We have maxed out all our money with the deposit but it means the mortgage repayments are now £130 cheaper a month which was just too good to miss! I now wont be buying anything for the buggy for quite some time but will be concentrating on getting the house sorted. I reckon it will be at least 3-4 months before we even move in, it needs that much work. Anyway, it had to be done and is the correct thing to do in the grand scheme of things.
Sorry for the HUGE update, so what do people think?
Jason
Oh, and the Lexus is now soon to be scrapped as its just getting in the way now and needs to go.
So then attention was turned to continuingwith the front end. Paul (guy from work) has been doing this mainly himself and he has really worked hard.
More parts all hammered in place..........
and with the arch's fitted..........
hard at work...........
and roughly smoothed out and starting to add the filler, more currently on order...........
Still need to build up the templates around the side but its getting close, then comes all the fibreglass work which takes all the time............... <_<
Also started looking at the handbrake assembly, finally got my mk4 handbrake cables and after offering them up they didn't quite fit. So a quick filling and sanding later and they where good to go.........
with the cable fitted.........
and back on the buggy........
After the first attempt at fixing the cables i have had to rethink the routing and need to change the brackets and modify the chassis ever so slightly but we are currently sorting this and should have updates soon
So how's that for an update then guys and gals?
On a side note after several offers and waiting for over 2 weeks me and my girlfriend have had our house offer accepted :thumbsup: Have also sorted the mortgage as well and just need to exchange contracts and will hopefully get the keys in 3-4 weeks with any luck. We are both over the moon as this house has so much potential and will be awesome to finally have our own house. It has rear access via a small gravel road at the back and has a garage at the bottom of the garden. Its pretty run down but will do for the moment and plans are to later extend into a double garage/workshop. This is good news as the buggy will now have a dedicated living space. However now comes the bad news with this! The house needs a LOT of work!!!! We have maxed out all our money with the deposit but it means the mortgage repayments are now £130 cheaper a month which was just too good to miss! I now wont be buying anything for the buggy for quite some time but will be concentrating on getting the house sorted. I reckon it will be at least 3-4 months before we even move in, it needs that much work. Anyway, it had to be done and is the correct thing to do in the grand scheme of things.
Sorry for the HUGE update, so what do people think?
Jason
Oh, and the Lexus is now soon to be scrapped as its just getting in the way now and needs to go.
Buggy looks good
I think if it were me I'd put some metal supports on the inside of the wheel arch that the bracket bolted to, that were then fibreglassed across the width of the arch and into the outer lip. That way where the FG meets the bracket it would be sandwiched between 2 bits of metal. But that's probably just because I keep breaking fibreglass bodyparts!!
Breaking a Lexus takes ages doesn't it, the **** things don't break so no one wants any parts off them!!
Buggy looks good I think if it were me I'd put some metal supports on the inside of the wheel arch that the bracket bolted to, that were then fibreglassed across the width of the arch and into the outer lip. That way where the FG meets the bracket it would be sandwiched between 2 bits of metal. But that's probably just because I keep breaking fibreglass bodyparts!!
Did think about adding metal to the inside of the arch but still not certain. Will add a large washer on the inside. The fibreglass is like 5mm thick though so has no give in it
Yes the flippin Lexus is driving me nuts, time for it to go........
Did think about adding metal to the inside of the arch but still not certain. Will add a large washer on the inside. The fibreglass is like 5mm thick though so has no give in it
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
05-04-2019, 08:29 AM #398Best of luck with the house purchase and DON'T do what my buyer did and get a loan out just before exchange of contracts - the bank re-credit checked him and turned down the mortgage offer, so I lost a buyer 5 days before exchange - so not happy at all about that.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
This house we are buying is being sold by a Solicitor so everything should be fine and should go through pretty quickly, Plus its currently vacant so nobody needs to move out!
Jason
Thanks Phil. Getting close to exchange of contracts so allmost there. We are not planning on taking any loans out so should be fine. It sucks when you get stitched like that!
This house we are buying is being sold by a Solicitor so everything should be fine and should go through pretty quickly, Plus its currently vacant so nobody needs to move out!
Jason
The good thing for us is our new buyer (found in 35 hours) is using the same lawyer so all the searches are still valid so it won't take long to process.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
05-04-2019, 09:24 AM #400that should be all good then.
The good thing for us is our new buyer (found in 35 hours) is using the same lawyer so all the searches are still valid so it won't take long to process.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
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