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Demon
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18-02-2018, 02:02 PM

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This area needs some serious building up work to make it stronger to take the new coilover setup but will be worth it i hope.

The back currently is in pieces but hopefully will be going back together in a week or so when i have the new laser cut tower parts. The Suspension towers are going to blend into the rear light units, will make complete sense when you see the final design. Smile

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The last laser cut parts also included these brackets, these will hold the gear change cables from the mr2/starlet and be mounted to the frame where the two cables meet and will need connecting together. Needed a little bit or cleaning up and bending into shape but they are a good fit now.

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Also got this yesterday, not taken long to deliver, just 5 months or so!!!!! but worth the wait, looks pretty sexual and will look nice with that clear cambelt cover that will hopefully not be long!

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While i was up there today i have begun work on the front end, not much but i don't want to rush this as its a main feature of the buggy. I have a design in my head and don't currently have anything on paper. Im trying to work out how to build it so will probably work on this for the next few months at a very slow rate. I have removed the front headlights as i don't think i can keep them in their current location because of the IVA regs but not sure as of yet??? With the headlights off though you can really appreciate the shape and i can visualise the front better.

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Added a nice MDF splitter just to check that the design im going for doesn't stick out to far and i think it looks about right. Its the shape that is penciled on the mdf, so will be more curved and angle inwards slightly. Don't know how this will work with the radiator hoses yet???
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Nose will be built up with a selection of templates/foam/parts/cheese until i have a rough shape that will work and i can get a rough design from. There is no point me taking months making a perfect mould just to make a one off front nosecone so don't epect the mould to look 100% as it won't. If i am really happy with the final design i may make a decent mould so that if i have a crash/front gets damaged i can make another front piece.

Been working out what i still need to purchase and what i have got that needs fitting and although the list isn't as long as it could be the parts that remain on the 'need to buy' list are relatively expensive and working out funding has made me realise something. I want this thing built AS SOON AS POSSIBLE as im dying to use it. However i would rather it gets done properly first time round so with that in mind i don't see it being ready this year! I think its going to be a push to get it done for next summer even Sad

Sounds crazy i know but i just don't have the funds to throw alot of money at this thing. The next few months i am going to be VERY tight for cash so work is going to SLOW down on this alot!!!!! I will continue to carry on with it but don't expect regular updates, there are a few parts on there way and i will update now and then, especially when i get the new inlet manifold from Ricky Smile

but don't worry people, THIS PROJECT WILL SEE THE ROAD!!!! even if it kills me!

Jason Big Grin

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Demon

18-02-2018, 02:02 PM #161

*** Small Update ***

Well was up at TGT today, only for a few hours or so but got a few pics and a bit of an update.

Since i last updated the rear has been removed from the buggy and the subframe has had the 'bolt together' parts removed and the area that is getting the new welded parts has been re-enforced. The existing mini suspension towers have been cut up and currently look like this.....

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This area needs some serious building up work to make it stronger to take the new coilover setup but will be worth it i hope.

The back currently is in pieces but hopefully will be going back together in a week or so when i have the new laser cut tower parts. The Suspension towers are going to blend into the rear light units, will make complete sense when you see the final design. Smile

[Image: 25847_10150177605135473_587840472_118627...9519_n.jpg]

The last laser cut parts also included these brackets, these will hold the gear change cables from the mr2/starlet and be mounted to the frame where the two cables meet and will need connecting together. Needed a little bit or cleaning up and bending into shape but they are a good fit now.

[Image: 25847_10150177605145473_587840472_118627...3601_n.jpg]
[Image: 25847_10150177605160473_587840472_118627...0515_n.jpg]

Also got this yesterday, not taken long to deliver, just 5 months or so!!!!! but worth the wait, looks pretty sexual and will look nice with that clear cambelt cover that will hopefully not be long!

[Image: 25847_10150177605180473_587840472_118627...5885_n.jpg]

While i was up there today i have begun work on the front end, not much but i don't want to rush this as its a main feature of the buggy. I have a design in my head and don't currently have anything on paper. Im trying to work out how to build it so will probably work on this for the next few months at a very slow rate. I have removed the front headlights as i don't think i can keep them in their current location because of the IVA regs but not sure as of yet??? With the headlights off though you can really appreciate the shape and i can visualise the front better.

[Image: 25847_10150177605170473_587840472_118627...0022_n.jpg]

Added a nice MDF splitter just to check that the design im going for doesn't stick out to far and i think it looks about right. Its the shape that is penciled on the mdf, so will be more curved and angle inwards slightly. Don't know how this will work with the radiator hoses yet???
[Image: 25847_10150177605195473_587840472_118627...1699_n.jpg]
[Image: 25847_10150177605215473_587840472_118627...8311_n.jpg]

Nose will be built up with a selection of templates/foam/parts/cheese until i have a rough shape that will work and i can get a rough design from. There is no point me taking months making a perfect mould just to make a one off front nosecone so don't epect the mould to look 100% as it won't. If i am really happy with the final design i may make a decent mould so that if i have a crash/front gets damaged i can make another front piece.

Been working out what i still need to purchase and what i have got that needs fitting and although the list isn't as long as it could be the parts that remain on the 'need to buy' list are relatively expensive and working out funding has made me realise something. I want this thing built AS SOON AS POSSIBLE as im dying to use it. However i would rather it gets done properly first time round so with that in mind i don't see it being ready this year! I think its going to be a push to get it done for next summer even Sad Sounds crazy i know but i just don't have the funds to throw alot of money at this thing. The next few months i am going to be VERY tight for cash so work is going to SLOW down on this alot!!!!! I will continue to carry on with it but don't expect regular updates, there are a few parts on there way and i will update now and then, especially when i get the new inlet manifold from Ricky Smile

but don't worry people, THIS PROJECT WILL SEE THE ROAD!!!! even if it kills me!

Jason Big Grin

The 'Demon' is on its way :Shooting:

Now driving a Sh!tbox Sad

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Bandit
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18-02-2018, 08:42 PM

#162

You'll get there mate, and when its ready you'll have such a big smile it'll all be worth it :thumbup: looking very good so far and can't wait to see it in the flesh :thumbup1:

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Bandit

18-02-2018, 08:42 PM #162

You'll get there mate, and when its ready you'll have such a big smile it'll all be worth it :thumbup: looking very good so far and can't wait to see it in the flesh :thumbup1:

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Demon
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27-02-2018, 12:33 PM

#163

and after a few hours of sanding, not much difference i know but when its done its going to look insane next to the polsihed Inlet manifold from Ricky Big Grin

James also welded up the extra pipes on my RX7 intercooler! Was going to keep this for the moment but after i had a little play with a monster Supra intercooler i changed my mind. Watch this space as a very nice RX7 intercooler will be up for grabs shortly Big Grin

Here is what we are planning with the intercooler, this was just a mock up but its going to look insane. We plan on making full hardpipes for it as well. Rather than some kits you see fitted that have pipe-silicone hose-pipe-silicone hose-pipe etc

What do people think of this.............

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James thought it will be funny when i come up against people at the lights and they see that thing strapped to the back Big Grin

Not much rear vision but oh well, not like this thing is normal is it LOL

Jason Big Grin

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Demon

27-02-2018, 12:33 PM #163

*** Mini Update ***

Got up to TGT yesterday to pick up a few little bits from the Demon so i can work on a few bits at home. Money is tight this month and next so plan is to work on a few bits that won't cost me much money.

Got the Rocker cover off the engine and the plan is to convert it to a race spec one and polish it up to a mirror finish. By the time im finished with this thing it will be like its made of chrome. James got the AN6 weld on fittings welded in place. Was going to go for AN8 fittings but im not going for 300hp or anything so i think AN6 will do. They are bigger than the standard size so its uprated.

This is what it looked like after the fittings had been welded........

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and after a few hours of sanding, not much difference i know but when its done its going to look insane next to the polsihed Inlet manifold from Ricky Big Grin

[Image: DSC01153.jpg]

James also welded up the extra pipes on my RX7 intercooler! Was going to keep this for the moment but after i had a little play with a monster Supra intercooler i changed my mind. Watch this space as a very nice RX7 intercooler will be up for grabs shortly

Here is what we are planning with the intercooler, this was just a mock up but its going to look insane. We plan on making full hardpipes for it as well. Rather than some kits you see fitted that have pipe-silicone hose-pipe-silicone hose-pipe etc

What do people think of this.............

[Image: DSC01151.jpg]

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James thought it will be funny when i come up against people at the lights and they see that thing strapped to the back Big Grin Not much rear vision but oh well, not like this thing is normal is it LOL

Jason

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Moley
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27-02-2018, 12:45 PM

#164

Looks like some top quality work going on there Jason !!!

And the welding is not bad either :thumbup::thumbup:

Are you just going to get pipes bent to the shape you need for connecting to the intercooler or are you going to weld pieces together ie, straights and elbows ??

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Moley

27-02-2018, 12:45 PM #164

Demon
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27-02-2018, 01:38 PM

#165

Moley Looks like some top quality work going on there Jason !!!

And the welding is not bad either :thumbup::thumbup:

Are you just going to get pipes bent to the shape you need for connecting to the intercooler or are you going to weld pieces together ie, straights and elbows ??

You can buy Generic Intercooler fitting kits from ebay, pretty good price ans they come with loads of bends/straights and we plan on welding them together to make two full hardpipes and then polish them up :thumbup1:

Here is the sort of thing im on about.........

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-5-TURBO-INTERCOO...5d28586e79

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27-02-2018, 01:38 PM #165

Moley Looks like some top quality work going on there Jason !!!

And the welding is not bad either :thumbup::thumbup:

Are you just going to get pipes bent to the shape you need for connecting to the intercooler or are you going to weld pieces together ie, straights and elbows ??

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deckie77
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27-02-2018, 01:58 PM

#166

It's all progress Bud, love the determination

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deckie77

27-02-2018, 01:58 PM #166

It's all progress Bud, love the determination

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Sparkystav
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27-02-2018, 02:50 PM

#167

looks good mate, but do you not want at least one silicone hose in it to take up any flex between intercooler and engine?

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27-02-2018, 02:50 PM #167

looks good mate, but do you not want at least one silicone hose in it to take up any flex between intercooler and engine?

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Moley
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27-02-2018, 02:53 PM

#168

Demon You can buy Generic Intercooler fitting kits from ebay, pretty good price ans they come with loads of bends/straights and we plan on welding them together to make two full hardpipes and then polish them up :thumbup1:

Here is the sort of thing im on about.........

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-5-TURBO-INTERCOO...5d28586e79

Jason

Well are you are welding them with tig ??
If you are you should purge the pipes with argon when welding them , gives you a better quality of weld

Moley

27-02-2018, 02:53 PM #168

Demon You can buy Generic Intercooler fitting kits from ebay, pretty good price ans they come with loads of bends/straights and we plan on welding them together to make two full hardpipes and then polish them up :thumbup1:

Here is the sort of thing im on about.........

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-5-TURBO-INTERCOO...5d28586e79

Jason

Well are you are welding them with tig ??
If you are you should purge the pipes with argon when welding them , gives you a better quality of weld

Demon
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27-02-2018, 02:58 PM

#169

Sparkystav looks good mate, but do you not want at least one silicone hose in it to take up any flex between intercooler and engine?

Well there will be the silicone hose between the intercooler and the hardpipe then between the hard pipe and throttle body the other side. So technically 2 silicone hoses on either side of the intercooler system. That should be enough shouldn't it?

I wouldn't weld the pipes directly to the intercooler:bored:

Moley Well are you are welding them with tig ??
If you are you should purge the pipes with argon when welding them , gives you a better quality of weld

Yes, will be tig welded Big Grin

Thanks for the tips Moley :tongue_smilie:

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27-02-2018, 02:58 PM #169

Sparkystav looks good mate, but do you not want at least one silicone hose in it to take up any flex between intercooler and engine?

Moley Well are you are welding them with tig ??
If you are you should purge the pipes with argon when welding them , gives you a better quality of weld

Yes, will be tig welded Big Grin

Thanks for the tips Moley :tongue_smilie:

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steviewevie
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02-03-2018, 03:45 AM

#170

I think the intercooler is too small Jason Big Grin

Always nice to see your updates. Conversion projects are interesting enough on their own, but with yours, it's a car you're building from scratch, and it's great to see it slowly coming together :thumbup:

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steviewevie

02-03-2018, 03:45 AM #170

I think the intercooler is too small Jason Big Grin

Always nice to see your updates. Conversion projects are interesting enough on their own, but with yours, it's a car you're building from scratch, and it's great to see it slowly coming together :thumbup:

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