Toyota Freestyle GT
Toyota Freestyle GT
Bet you cant wait to hear it start up and go for a first test drive? :thumbup1: going to be ****** good fun that :thumbup:
Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:
Now Don't Forget The REP!!!
Looking great mate, the only thing i'm not sure on is the mirrors? but they probably look better close up?
Bet you cant wait to hear it start up and go for a first test drive? :thumbup1: going to be ****** good fun that :thumbup:
Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:
Now Don't Forget The REP!!!
Bandit Looking great mate, the only thing i'm not sure on is the mirrors? but they probably look better close up?
Bet you cant wait to hear it start up and go for a first test drive? :thumbup1: going to be ****** good fun that :thumbup:
yes i really don't like the mirrors either :thumbdown: but they are IVA legal and need to be in that position so i don't really have much choice unfortunately. I will probably get some craft square carbon style versions after its on the road.....
Bandit Looking great mate, the only thing i'm not sure on is the mirrors? but they probably look better close up?
Bet you cant wait to hear it start up and go for a first test drive? :thumbup1: going to be ****** good fun that :thumbup:
yes i really don't like the mirrors either :thumbdown: but they are IVA legal and need to be in that position so i don't really have much choice unfortunately. I will probably get some craft square carbon style versions after its on the road.....
![[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]](http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/SteveHammatt/Sig-enginebay.jpg)
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
31-10-2017, 10:22 AM #114Great update Jason ! :biggrin:
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
Well the parts just keep rolling in
Yesterday the mini Gaz coilover springs and brackets arrived. Managed to pick these up from ebay for about £33. Don't have any bolts with them but i will get some later along with the coilovers themselves. Didn't realise how big these brackets are, they are HUGE.
![[Image: 11853_385748635472_587840472_10275572_5826899_n.jpg]](https://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs011.snc3/11853_385748635472_587840472_10275572_5826899_n.jpg)
Plan is to get a plate laser cut that will weld to the chassis and the coilover bracket will simply bolt straight to it. i have alot more parts to get laser cut so will do these together and get them all done at the same time to save a few £.
One of the jobs i have been wanting to get underway is the tower for the gear linkage and the handbrake housing. I decided to stay on after work and i pretty much got the most of it made up. The handbrake part i will begin making tomorrow and will weld onto the back of this part. Its going to be close as the gear linkage cables need to bend down as they come out the back so there is room for the handbrake. There is also room down the centre to run the radiator pipes so im going to run these down the inside of the buggy to keep the underside flat.
Main parts made up..........
![[Image: 11853_385748575472_587840472_10275566_3725734_n.jpg]](https://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs011.snc3/11853_385748575472_587840472_10275566_3725734_n.jpg)
Few bits welded together........
![[Image: 11853_385748595472_587840472_10275567_2585290_n.jpg]](https://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs011.snc3/11853_385748595472_587840472_10275567_2585290_n.jpg)
roughly in place with the MR2 linkage added.......
![[Image: 11853_385748600472_587840472_10275568_6233649_n.jpg]](https://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs031.snc3/11853_385748600472_587840472_10275568_6233649_n.jpg)
![[Image: 11853_385748610472_587840472_10275569_4433006_n.jpg]](https://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs031.snc3/11853_385748610472_587840472_10275569_4433006_n.jpg)
Tacked in place, will be fully welded tomorrow.....
![[Image: 11853_385748620472_587840472_10275571_5392254_n.jpg]](https://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs011.snc3/11853_385748620472_587840472_10275571_5392254_n.jpg)
Its designed to fit straight over the centre channel that runs down the buggy and means that there is plenty of room for the coolant pipes down the middle.
I still need to try and source some longer gear linkage cables and i don't know if there is any company's out there that custom make them??? if anyone knows please contact me. My other option is to join the mr2 cables with the starlet ones but means that there will be a fiddly join area and i would prefer one continueous cable.
I have also bought a air filter relocation pipe that i need for the induction kit and i also have a adjustable cam pulley on order from the states.
I love waiting on all the parts, most of the time i have so much on order that i forget what i have actually bought so its like christmas when the parts arrive and i don't know whats in the box Will keep the updates coming over christmas before im in for my heart op as i want to get as much done as possible now before the work stops for a little bit.
comments always welcome
Jason
*** More christmas Update ***
Well the parts just keep rolling in
Yesterday the mini Gaz coilover springs and brackets arrived. Managed to pick these up from ebay for about £33. Don't have any bolts with them but i will get some later along with the coilovers themselves. Didn't realise how big these brackets are, they are HUGE.
Plan is to get a plate laser cut that will weld to the chassis and the coilover bracket will simply bolt straight to it. i have alot more parts to get laser cut so will do these together and get them all done at the same time to save a few £.
One of the jobs i have been wanting to get underway is the tower for the gear linkage and the handbrake housing. I decided to stay on after work and i pretty much got the most of it made up. The handbrake part i will begin making tomorrow and will weld onto the back of this part. Its going to be close as the gear linkage cables need to bend down as they come out the back so there is room for the handbrake. There is also room down the centre to run the radiator pipes so im going to run these down the inside of the buggy to keep the underside flat.
Main parts made up..........
Few bits welded together........
roughly in place with the MR2 linkage added.......
Tacked in place, will be fully welded tomorrow.....
Its designed to fit straight over the centre channel that runs down the buggy and means that there is plenty of room for the coolant pipes down the middle.
I still need to try and source some longer gear linkage cables and i don't know if there is any company's out there that custom make them??? if anyone knows please contact me. My other option is to join the mr2 cables with the starlet ones but means that there will be a fiddly join area and i would prefer one continueous cable.
I have also bought a air filter relocation pipe that i need for the induction kit and i also have a adjustable cam pulley on order from the states. I love waiting on all the parts, most of the time i have so much on order that i forget what i have actually bought so its like christmas when the parts arrive and i don't know whats in the box
Will keep the updates coming over christmas before im in for my heart op as i want to get as much done as possible now before the work stops for a little bit.
comments always welcome
Jason
i need this thing built ASAP!!!!!!!! its driving me mad, im going to finish this thing if it kills me, although im sure the first drive will do that
I have been trying to get as much of this done now while i can, after the op im going to be housebound and i know its going to be driving me mad so have to do as much as i can while i can.
Anyway, after getting the gear tower made up the other day i managed o get the handbrake part that attaches to the rear of it made up today. I knew the space was going to be tight and it looks like i was right, looks like a nice tidy unit and once i have made up a nice cover for it, it will look loads better.
Started by making the main frame piece and the tabs that hold the handbrake in place.
![[Image: 11853_391029625472_587840472_10308768_1105695_n.jpg]](https://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs031.snc3/11853_391029625472_587840472_10308768_1105695_n.jpg)
with the handbrake added.........
![[Image: 11853_391029650472_587840472_10308769_7550678_n.jpg]](https://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs031.snc3/11853_391029650472_587840472_10308769_7550678_n.jpg)
There is not much space at the bottom and i will probably need to modify the bottom and extend it down to clear the bar at the back.
![[Image: 11853_391029680472_587840472_10308770_7139578_n.jpg]](https://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs011.snc3/11853_391029680472_587840472_10308770_7139578_n.jpg)
Here is what it looks like welded onto the gear tower. Will need a few legs added to it that will strengthen it all up when welded up in the buggy but its pretty much there. You can see how tight it is for space but there is plenty of room for the coolant pipes along the bottom as well. There will be a cover made up that will cover the gear linkage cables and create a nice recess for the handbrake.
![[Image: 11853_391029690472_587840472_10308771_1655661_n.jpg]](https://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs011.snc3/11853_391029690472_587840472_10308771_1655661_n.jpg)
The back view shows just how tight it will be...
![[Image: 11853_391029710472_587840472_10308772_1766396_n.jpg]](https://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs011.snc3/11853_391029710472_587840472_10308772_1766396_n.jpg)
and all pretty much there........
![[Image: 11853_391031445472_587840472_10308785_4311848_n.jpg]](https://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs011.snc3/11853_391031445472_587840472_10308785_4311848_n.jpg)
I know its not much but it makes me happy adding these updates.
Money is tight with christmas and everything but in the new year im going to go nuts with parts just before i have the operation as i will only be stuck at home anyway so i can have a second christmas with lots more presents.
Jason
*** Even more crimbo update ***
i need this thing built ASAP!!!!!!!! its driving me mad, im going to finish this thing if it kills me, although im sure the first drive will do that
I have been trying to get as much of this done now while i can, after the op im going to be housebound and i know its going to be driving me mad so have to do as much as i can while i can.
Anyway, after getting the gear tower made up the other day i managed o get the handbrake part that attaches to the rear of it made up today. I knew the space was going to be tight and it looks like i was right, looks like a nice tidy unit and once i have made up a nice cover for it, it will look loads better.
Started by making the main frame piece and the tabs that hold the handbrake in place.
with the handbrake added.........
There is not much space at the bottom and i will probably need to modify the bottom and extend it down to clear the bar at the back.
Here is what it looks like welded onto the gear tower. Will need a few legs added to it that will strengthen it all up when welded up in the buggy but its pretty much there. You can see how tight it is for space but there is plenty of room for the coolant pipes along the bottom as well. There will be a cover made up that will cover the gear linkage cables and create a nice recess for the handbrake.
The back view shows just how tight it will be...
and all pretty much there........
I know its not much but it makes me happy adding these updates.
Money is tight with christmas and everything but in the new year im going to go nuts with parts just before i have the operation as i will only be stuck at home anyway so i can have a second christmas with lots more presents.
Jason
Lexusboy Good up date Demon.
Hope the op goes well and look forward to you been up about like a new spring chicken...
Thanks mate, im looking forward to having more energy. :bored: I have NO energy at the moment and all i ever want to do is just chill out or sleep
sounds a bit crazy but im actually looking forward to the op
hock:
Lexusboy Good up date Demon.
Hope the op goes well and look forward to you been up about like a new spring chicken...
Thanks mate, im looking forward to having more energy. :bored: I have NO energy at the moment and all i ever want to do is just chill out or sleep
sounds a bit crazy but im actually looking forward to the op
hock:
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