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Demon
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26-05-2016, 11:10 AM

#11

here is what it looked like before..........

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and here is what it looks like after......... Smile

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Needs a bit of the paint retouching up but mainly there. Now just have to start the other one.

I know its not much of a update but peoples posative comments usually keep me motivated Smile

I will be at the workshop on Sunday as Girlfriend is going to a Ace Cafe bike meet so have some free time Smile

Hopefully update again then with more done!

Jason

Demon

26-05-2016, 11:10 AM #11

*** Little Update ***

Been working on the car before work as i have been pretty busy this week.

Got the dual brake master cylinder rebuilt with new seals and internals and even gave it a coat of black hammerite to keep it from rusting.

Got one of the front brake calipers overhauled with new seals throughout and brand new stainless steel calipers, now just have to do the other one Sad

here is what it looked like before..........

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and here is what it looks like after......... Smile

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Needs a bit of the paint retouching up but mainly there. Now just have to start the other one.

I know its not much of a update but peoples posative comments usually keep me motivated Smile

I will be at the workshop on Sunday as Girlfriend is going to a Ace Cafe bike meet so have some free time Smile Hopefully update again then with more done!

Jason

Demon
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26-05-2016, 11:11 AM

#12

*** More pictures Smile

***

Was back at the workshop today to get some more things on the go, bit of a pain as its a 20 mile drive each way but at least i have lots of room to work on the buggy and loads of tools.

Got both the front hubs removed and managed to get one stripped down, painted with several coats of hammerite and all back together. Got the brake caliper back on as well so looks all good now.

Have added several pieces of heatshrink to the adjustable arms so that when the camber/tracking is all done it can be shrunk around the nuts to help prevent them rusting and keep it all in place a bit better.

Before i started.......

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and after being reasembled.....

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Will be getting the brake pads and clips in tomorrow when everything is all dried. Smile

Jason

Demon

26-05-2016, 11:11 AM #12

*** More pictures Smile ***

Was back at the workshop today to get some more things on the go, bit of a pain as its a 20 mile drive each way but at least i have lots of room to work on the buggy and loads of tools.

Got both the front hubs removed and managed to get one stripped down, painted with several coats of hammerite and all back together. Got the brake caliper back on as well so looks all good now.

Have added several pieces of heatshrink to the adjustable arms so that when the camber/tracking is all done it can be shrunk around the nuts to help prevent them rusting and keep it all in place a bit better.

Before i started.......

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and after being reasembled.....

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Will be getting the brake pads and clips in tomorrow when everything is all dried. Smile

Jason Smile

Demon
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26-05-2016, 11:11 AM

#13

Well when i got there the car looked like this............

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Im sure there is meant to be something here but couldn't work out what it should be?????
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Mess................ :o
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Decided to have the car lowered..........here is the outcome Big Grin

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They took the engine out over 2 weeks ago! They said they had a little look at it and on first impressions it seemed to be in a pretty good state. Its currently sat in the workshop waiting a good clean down next week before the real fun begins.

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He said it took about 2 and a half hours to get the thing out of the car as the smashed front was in the way.

While i was there we both had a good look over the engine and it all looks good, there is a small crack in the manifold but this will be sorted later. There is a real small bit of play on the turbo but nothing im worried about. He did a leakage test on each cylinder and they all came out with around a 33% leak. This involved connecting a gauge up to a compressor and checking each cylinder in turn. any thing up to a 40% leak is acceptable and within the green part of the gauge so all is fine for the moment. When the car is running this will equate to about a 0.005% leak so will be fine.

Going to get the engine in the car pretty much as it is and not worry about changing clutch etc at the moment as there is alot of work ahead of us getting the thing in the car.

As always i will keep people updated when i can.

Jason Tongue

Demon

26-05-2016, 11:11 AM #13

*** Little update ****

Well today i thought it was time to turn a little bit of my attention towards the GT, about time i actually looked over it i guess. All i have done with this car is pick it up drop it off with ToyotaGT and take a few pictures. : Smile

Well when i got there the car looked like this............

[Image: 2884_199641285472_587840472_6741249_3132658_n.jpg]

Im sure there is meant to be something here but couldn't work out what it should be?????
[Image: 2884_199641300472_587840472_6741250_2468011_n.jpg]

Mess................ :o
[Image: 2884_199641335472_587840472_6741256_4597303_n.jpg]

Decided to have the car lowered..........here is the outcome Big Grin
[Image: 2884_199641310472_587840472_6741251_7819358_n.jpg]

They took the engine out over 2 weeks ago! They said they had a little look at it and on first impressions it seemed to be in a pretty good state. Its currently sat in the workshop waiting a good clean down next week before the real fun begins.

[Image: 2884_199641315472_587840472_6741252_1885938_n.jpg]

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He said it took about 2 and a half hours to get the thing out of the car as the smashed front was in the way.

While i was there we both had a good look over the engine and it all looks good, there is a small crack in the manifold but this will be sorted later. There is a real small bit of play on the turbo but nothing im worried about. He did a leakage test on each cylinder and they all came out with around a 33% leak. This involved connecting a gauge up to a compressor and checking each cylinder in turn. any thing up to a 40% leak is acceptable and within the green part of the gauge so all is fine for the moment. When the car is running this will equate to about a 0.005% leak so will be fine.

Going to get the engine in the car pretty much as it is and not worry about changing clutch etc at the moment as there is alot of work ahead of us getting the thing in the car.

As always i will keep people updated when i can.

Jason Tongue

Demon
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26-05-2016, 11:12 AM

#14

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Then friday the 2 front wheels turned up Smile

Would have got a full set but im not 100% sure if i will be using the mini hubs on the front. The wheels i got are the Superlight deep dish 13x7 inch with -7 offset £140 for 2 wheels delivered Smile

also got a set of chrome wheel nuts from the bay.

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Have been trying to get my mate to fit the tyres but he has been too busy so haven't had a chance yet Sad

But hopefully get them done soon and on the car.

Saturday i managed to get over to TGT and look at the engine, looks mint and im going up there next weekend to rip a few bits off the car and get them sand blasted/powdercoated/painted/polished etc.

What you guys think of the wheels???

Jason Smile

Demon

26-05-2016, 11:12 AM #14

*** Rims and Rubber ***

Well as i have been working on the front end recently i decided to buy the wheels for the front so i can start looking at making the arch mounts. The existing ones i have are buggered so i need to get some new ones made.

Decided to get some slicks on the car for the moment for a few reasons, going to be doing some track days before the car is road legal and these are so much cheaper than the road tyres i will be using. Picked up 2 part worn michelin racing slicks from ebay for £40 delivered (bargain!!!!!!!). Toyo R888's are roughly £60 each but no point in buying them yet if the car is going to be sat about doing nothing!

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Then friday the 2 front wheels turned up Smile Would have got a full set but im not 100% sure if i will be using the mini hubs on the front. The wheels i got are the Superlight deep dish 13x7 inch with -7 offset £140 for 2 wheels delivered Smile also got a set of chrome wheel nuts from the bay.

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Have been trying to get my mate to fit the tyres but he has been too busy so haven't had a chance yet Sad But hopefully get them done soon and on the car.

Saturday i managed to get over to TGT and look at the engine, looks mint and im going up there next weekend to rip a few bits off the car and get them sand blasted/powdercoated/painted/polished etc.

What you guys think of the wheels???

Jason Smile

Demon
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26-05-2016, 11:12 AM

#15

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Before..........
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one done.........
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and both on.........
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Completely changes the look of the car now, looks so mean! Just a shame i have to put arch's over them Sad

Jason

Demon

26-05-2016, 11:12 AM #15

*** Small Update ***

Dropped the wheels and tyres off with a mate last night and then he dropped them off fitted this morning at 6:30am, legend! So on my lunch break i got them fitted, what a difference!!!!!!! :whistling:

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Before..........
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one done.........
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and both on.........
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Completely changes the look of the car now, looks so mean! Just a shame i have to put arch's over them Sad

Jason Smile

Demon
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26-05-2016, 11:13 AM

#16

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Completely broke it down to pieces and powdercoated some of the parts in candy red, as thats one of the few colours we have at work.....

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Powdercoated some of the brackets i have as well as one of the turbo pipes in the same colour..........

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I think the colour on the fuel rail parts will be fine but i don't know about the other parts, i have ordered some hi chrome and gun metal powders so i will probably redo the brackets and turbo pipe and then do the rocker cover and inlet with the gun metal powder.

Started polishing the fuel rail but because of its shape its extremely fiddly so may just powdercoat it with the chrome Smile

Jason

Demon

26-05-2016, 11:13 AM #16

*** Update ***

Got up to ToyotaGT yesterday and spent the day stripping bits off the engine to clean up and paint/powdercoat etc while i have some time. Got the rocker cover, inlet manifold and fuel rail, along with some other bits and bobs.

The buggy is going up to have the engine fitted in two weeks time (can't wait, its finally hapening ) so i have till then to get the bits done and when i drop the buggy off i will refit them to the engine then.

I also have one caliper to finish off and the rear adjustable toe arms to make for the back of the car and look at front arch mounts if i get time before it goes up to TGT.

Anyway today i started work on the fuel rail.

Yesterday i gave it a quick sand blast to clean the majority of the muck off and it ended up something like this........

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Completely broke it down to pieces and powdercoated some of the parts in candy red, as thats one of the few colours we have at work.....

[Image: 4309_207272075472_587840472_6915444_2278323_n.jpg]

Powdercoated some of the brackets i have as well as one of the turbo pipes in the same colour..........

[Image: 4309_207272085472_587840472_6915446_2918401_n.jpg]
[Image: 4309_207272090472_587840472_6915447_5189295_n.jpg]
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I think the colour on the fuel rail parts will be fine but i don't know about the other parts, i have ordered some hi chrome and gun metal powders so i will probably redo the brackets and turbo pipe and then do the rocker cover and inlet with the gun metal powder.

Started polishing the fuel rail but because of its shape its extremely fiddly so may just powdercoat it with the chrome Smile

Jason Smile

Demon
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26-05-2016, 11:13 AM

#17

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Well the buggy is now with ToyotaGT awaiiting fitment of the 4EFTE
While i was there i got the engine rebuilt, didn't bother cleaning up too many bits as paint/powdercoat will enevitablly get chipped etc when the engine is being fitted/moved etc.

Anyway here are a few more pictures..................

picking up the car

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Turning up at ToyotaGT

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Rebuilt engine with candy red bits

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The GT isn't scrapped yet so now the buggy is parked up next to it, soon there will only be 1 car here

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Not really much i can do while the buggy is at ToyotaGT so im going to spend the next month or 2 reading through the IVA manual and working on a bit here and there. Will be up at ToyotaGT every other saturday seeing whats going on and helping out!

I have left them with a digital camera so hopefully they may take a few pictures as they get the engine in the car, as always i will keep you all updated

Jason Tongue

Demon

26-05-2016, 11:13 AM #17

*** Update ***

Other day i managed to get Alan's fully adjustable rear arms on the car (thanks again mate) . Look loads better and now means i have a greater amount of adjustment available, plus they are rose jointed so loads better than the original ones.

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Well the buggy is now with ToyotaGT awaiiting fitment of the 4EFTE
While i was there i got the engine rebuilt, didn't bother cleaning up too many bits as paint/powdercoat will enevitablly get chipped etc when the engine is being fitted/moved etc.

Anyway here are a few more pictures..................

picking up the car

[Image: 4183_214115010472_587840472_7072196_3845668_n.jpg]

Turning up at ToyotaGT

[Image: 4183_214115015472_587840472_7072197_1577308_n.jpg]

Rebuilt engine with candy red bits

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[Image: 4183_214115025472_587840472_7072199_999354_n.jpg]

The GT isn't scrapped yet so now the buggy is parked up next to it, soon there will only be 1 car here

[Image: 4183_214115030472_587840472_7072200_5251264_n.jpg]

[Image: 4183_214115035472_587840472_7072201_1680244_n.jpg]

Not really much i can do while the buggy is at ToyotaGT so im going to spend the next month or 2 reading through the IVA manual and working on a bit here and there. Will be up at ToyotaGT every other saturday seeing whats going on and helping out!

I have left them with a digital camera so hopefully they may take a few pictures as they get the engine in the car, as always i will keep you all updated

Jason Tongue

Demon
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26-05-2016, 11:14 AM

#18

Going to look well mean now!

here are a few little pics i took.

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the rear is all ready waiting for the steel so it can get PHAT!!!!!

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Im going up there next weekend to work on the front brakes and a few other bits. Money's going to be tight the next few months with paying for this extra work but its so worth it!!!!

Jason ;D

Demon

26-05-2016, 11:14 AM #18

Went up to ToyotaGT today and spoke to James.

Things are going well with the buggy and its all prep'd waiting the steel i ordered last week to extend the frame. I got mixed up the other day and when i thought the frame was going to get extended by 6 inch's i was wrong, its getting extended 6 inch's either side, so its going to be 12 inch's wider!!!!

going to be slightly longer than 12 inch's as well. Front's not getting extended yet as James thinks the handling will be ok, but if needed will get extended later! will still be converting the front to coilovers though Big Grin

Going to look well mean now!

here are a few little pics i took.

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the rear is all ready waiting for the steel so it can get PHAT!!!!!

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Im going up there next weekend to work on the front brakes and a few other bits. Money's going to be tight the next few months with paying for this extra work but its so worth it!!!!

Jason ;D

Demon
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26-05-2016, 11:15 AM

#19

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I currently owe them for 3 days work and will be a couple of more days on top to get the thing back to a rolling chassis with maybe engine in Smile

TGT are on holiday for 2 weeks from 19th of this month and the car will be remaining there during as not much point moving it about. Going to spend the next few weeks doing as little here and there and reading through the 280 pages of the IVA manual Sad

Jason

Demon

26-05-2016, 11:15 AM #19

*** Small Update ***

Went up to TGT today and had a little look at state of play on the buggy.

Coming along nicely and now has the extra 12 Inch's added to the rear that will house the fuel cell, intercooler and radiator. Im going to be pretty broke for the next few months while i pay for all this extra work but will be up at TGT doing a few bits where and when i can.

Here are a few pics of the extension work.

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I currently owe them for 3 days work and will be a couple of more days on top to get the thing back to a rolling chassis with maybe engine in Smile

TGT are on holiday for 2 weeks from 19th of this month and the car will be remaining there during as not much point moving it about. Going to spend the next few weeks doing as little here and there and reading through the 280 pages of the IVA manual Sad

Jason

Demon
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26-05-2016, 11:16 AM

#20

*** Phat Ass ***

My bro went up to ToyotaGT today to check on his MR2 engine rebuild and while he was there he kindly got a few snaps for me of the buggy Big Grin

Looks like they have been cracking on with it again this week and her Ass is starting to get PHAT. My bro says it has almost the same wheelbase as a MR2 but looks alot smaller because there are no panels to it.

Anyway here are the pictures..............

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The last picture makes it look so mean now with the extra size Smile

Obviously there will be extra strengthening to be added and the chassis needs to be put back together fully but she's starting to get there now Smile

What do people think?

Jason Big Grin

Demon

26-05-2016, 11:16 AM #20

*** Phat Ass ***

My bro went up to ToyotaGT today to check on his MR2 engine rebuild and while he was there he kindly got a few snaps for me of the buggy Big Grin

Looks like they have been cracking on with it again this week and her Ass is starting to get PHAT. My bro says it has almost the same wheelbase as a MR2 but looks alot smaller because there are no panels to it.

Anyway here are the pictures..............

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The last picture makes it look so mean now with the extra size Smile

Obviously there will be extra strengthening to be added and the chassis needs to be put back together fully but she's starting to get there now Smile

What do people think?

Jason Big Grin