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Sparkystav
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30-08-2016, 12:39 PM

#61

Demon On another side note, my hospital check up was not good news! I was born with a dodgy aortic valve on my heart and they have been keeping an eye on it and the check up showed that it has got considerably worse since last time. I have been told that it needs to be replaced with a carbon fibre valve soon! So after christmas i will be going in for surgery. This means im going to be off work for 3 months and not allowed to do proper work for an additional 6-8 weeks. Meaning that work i can do myself will stop on the buggy. However it shouldn't stop completely as because im not able to work or do anything then im not spending money on getting to work/lunch/going out etc. Meaning i can put some more money towards getting other parts made/ on order. Hopefully won't effect the build too much, although my health comes first of course ;D

Jason

Hope everything goes ok in your surgery mate,

but a carbon fibre one! pretty trick lol

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Sparkystav

30-08-2016, 12:39 PM #61

Demon On another side note, my hospital check up was not good news! I was born with a dodgy aortic valve on my heart and they have been keeping an eye on it and the check up showed that it has got considerably worse since last time. I have been told that it needs to be replaced with a carbon fibre valve soon! So after christmas i will be going in for surgery. This means im going to be off work for 3 months and not allowed to do proper work for an additional 6-8 weeks. Meaning that work i can do myself will stop on the buggy. However it shouldn't stop completely as because im not able to work or do anything then im not spending money on getting to work/lunch/going out etc. Meaning i can put some more money towards getting other parts made/ on order. Hopefully won't effect the build too much, although my health comes first of course ;D

Jason

Hope everything goes ok in your surgery mate,

but a carbon fibre one! pretty trick lol

Read my thread here: The Evolution of my Turbo Lexus from NA-Supercharged-Twin Turbo-Massive Single
Please leave your comments.

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Demon
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30-08-2016, 12:43 PM

#62

Sparkystav Hope everything goes ok in your surgery mate,

but a carbon fibre one! pretty trick lol

Yes sounds cool. I love the stuff so much that i have started replacing body parts with it :Fish:

The leaflet i have about the surgery says that after it has been fitted you can actually here it clicking in my chest and has been known to keep partners awake at night Confused

cared: Sarah didn't like the sound of that, but she has already started calling me croc! As in the Croc from peter pan that ticks:laugh:

The 'Demon' is on its way :Shooting:

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Demon

30-08-2016, 12:43 PM #62

Sparkystav Hope everything goes ok in your surgery mate,

but a carbon fibre one! pretty trick lol

cared: Sarah didn't like the sound of that, but she has already started calling me croc! As in the Croc from peter pan that ticks:laugh:

The 'Demon' is on its way :Shooting:

Now driving a Sh!tbox Sad

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Sparkystav
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30-08-2016, 12:56 PM

#63

Demon Yes sounds cool. I love the stuff so much that i have started replacing body parts with it :Fish:

The leaflet i have about the surgery says that after it has been fitted you can actually here it clicking in my chest and has been known to keep partners awake at night cared: Sarah didn't like the sound of that, but she has already started calling me croc! As in the Croc from peter pan that ticks:laugh:

My missus would hate that!
she already kicks me at night for "breathing too loud"

Read my thread here: The Evolution of my Turbo Lexus from NA-Supercharged-Twin Turbo-Massive Single
Please leave your comments.

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Sparkystav

30-08-2016, 12:56 PM #63

Demon Yes sounds cool. I love the stuff so much that i have started replacing body parts with it :Fish:

The leaflet i have about the surgery says that after it has been fitted you can actually here it clicking in my chest and has been known to keep partners awake at night cared: Sarah didn't like the sound of that, but she has already started calling me croc! As in the Croc from peter pan that ticks:laugh:

My missus would hate that!
she already kicks me at night for "breathing too loud"

Read my thread here: The Evolution of my Turbo Lexus from NA-Supercharged-Twin Turbo-Massive Single
Please leave your comments.

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Demon
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30-08-2016, 12:59 PM

#64

Sparkystav My missus would hate that!
she already kicks me at night for "breathing too loud"

I get the same, although its usually when i snore from drinking so much! Works in her favour though as im not allowed to heavy drink anymore :mad:

Also i think the ticking gets better after a few weeks as the valve beds in. Sort of like when you get new discs fitted :laugh:

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30-08-2016, 12:59 PM #64

Sparkystav My missus would hate that!
she already kicks me at night for "breathing too loud"

The 'Demon' is on its way :Shooting:

Now driving a Sh!tbox Sad

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Lexusboy
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30-08-2016, 09:30 PM

#65

Hi cro hope your doing what the doctors says.

Now i know your taking things to far having a carbon fibre value your want a bl00dy turbo next.

Only joking how is Sarah now has she being able to accept your medical condition?

Lexusboy

30-08-2016, 09:30 PM #65

steviewevie
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30-08-2016, 10:13 PM

#66

So you're starting to mod yourself now ? You do know that we want to see pics of your new heart valve ? :laugh:

Thanks for the update, and good luck with the surgery, keep us informed ! :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 !

steviewevie

30-08-2016, 10:13 PM #66

So you're starting to mod yourself now ? You do know that we want to see pics of your new heart valve ? :laugh:

Thanks for the update, and good luck with the surgery, keep us informed ! :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 !

FirebirdPhil
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31-08-2016, 07:40 AM

#67

I could cut you open and do the job, just send me the valve, I have the scalpels...............

Only joking, real sorry to hear this news, we will all have a beer for you when you go in.

"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

31-08-2016, 07:40 AM #67

I could cut you open and do the job, just send me the valve, I have the scalpels...............

Only joking, real sorry to hear this news, we will all have a beer for you when you go in.

"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!'"

Bandit
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31-08-2016, 07:59 AM

#68

Hope all goes well with your op mate, and look forward to the blog on your rebuild Wink

Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:

Now Don't Forget The REP!!!

Bandit

31-08-2016, 07:59 AM #68

Hope all goes well with your op mate, and look forward to the blog on your rebuild Wink

Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:

Now Don't Forget The REP!!!

Demon
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05-09-2016, 07:30 AM

#69

Instead i went to work and cracked on with a few little bits:

The metal for the adjustable spoiler arrived on Friday so i spent a few hours today getting the bits welded up and it looks like a keeper. The spoiler brackets get welded to the top roll bar piece on the back and should be more than enough to support the rear spoiler piece. They are adjustable as well so the angle can be changed to fine tune the downforce supplied to the back. I will be making something similar for the front and will also have a rear lower diffuser added later.

Here's the pics.

spoiler pieces.
[Image: 8722_320889610472_587840472_9423296_4962226_n.jpg]

[Image: 8722_320889610472_587840472_9423296_4962226_n.jpg]

inserts welded in and ground off.
[Image: 8722_320889565472_587840472_9423291_7303022_n.jpg]

pretty much there, still needs a little finishing but this will be done before it goes to paint with the rest of the car.
[Image: 8722_320889575472_587840472_9423292_220402_n.jpg]

[Image: 8722_320889575472_587840472_9423292_220402_n.jpg]

[Image: 8722_320889615472_587840472_9423297_4708805_n.jpg]

[Image: 8722_320889585472_587840472_9423293_4471372_n.jpg]

Here's a little mock up of what it will look like, will be using a tinted green acrylic so you can see through the spoiler and gives an idea of the level of adustment available.
[Image: 8722_320889595472_587840472_9423294_936541_n.jpg]

[Image: 8722_320889595472_587840472_9423294_936541_n.jpg]

[Image: 8722_320889600472_587840472_9423295_4860026_n.jpg]

Not going to order the acrlic just yet as don't want it getting damaged before i need it. Im also considering using the same tinted green acrylic for the side of the Demon so you can almost see through the car. Then having the sponsor logo's/decals etched into the panels so they are 'ghosted'.

Have also found a 40lt fuel cell that will be ordered up next month. It doesn't come with a locking fuel cap as they expect you to fit it into a car where its secure but i will need to adapt a locking fuel cap onto it. I did buy a locking fuel cap off of a Honda motorbike and it may be able to be adapted to fit the fuel cell. It is even hinged so it doen't come away from the car (as per IVA regs Big Grin

). Keys even stay in the cap until its locked back in position, which is the other requirment if its not tethered.

[Image: 8722_320889545472_587840472_9423288_772946_n.jpg]

[Image: 8722_320889545472_587840472_9423288_772946_n.jpg]

[Image: 8722_320889555472_587840472_9423289_1500175_n.jpg]

[Image: 8722_320889560472_587840472_9423290_3702891_n.jpg]

I have also ordered the other 2 Deep dish Ultralite wheels that are required for the rear of the buggy and they should be here next week with any luck and will be on in 2 weeks time.

I won't be able to get to the buggy for 2 weeks now as im going to look around Williams F1 test facility next weekend Big Grin

not turning that down!!!!!

I have however now 'booked' the buggy in to have the chassis finished off, seat fixings made and the final rear roll cage parts added. This should be done within the next 2 weeks and then comes the coilover work.

As always people comments are greatly recieved and help me to work out parts that need attention so any comments/questions/concerns please ask away.

Jason Big Grin

The 'Demon' is on its way :Shooting:

Now driving a Sh!tbox Sad

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Demon

05-09-2016, 07:30 AM #69

*** little update ***

As i posted before i was going to get up to JDModified and do some work on the buggy today but unfortunately it was not possible as James wasn't about for the day so couldn't get to the buggy Sad

Instead i went to work and cracked on with a few little bits:

The metal for the adjustable spoiler arrived on Friday so i spent a few hours today getting the bits welded up and it looks like a keeper. The spoiler brackets get welded to the top roll bar piece on the back and should be more than enough to support the rear spoiler piece. They are adjustable as well so the angle can be changed to fine tune the downforce supplied to the back. I will be making something similar for the front and will also have a rear lower diffuser added later.

Here's the pics.

spoiler pieces.
[Image: 8722_320889610472_587840472_9423296_4962226_n.jpg]

inserts welded in and ground off.
[Image: 8722_320889565472_587840472_9423291_7303022_n.jpg]

pretty much there, still needs a little finishing but this will be done before it goes to paint with the rest of the car.
[Image: 8722_320889575472_587840472_9423292_220402_n.jpg]

[Image: 8722_320889615472_587840472_9423297_4708805_n.jpg]

[Image: 8722_320889585472_587840472_9423293_4471372_n.jpg]

Here's a little mock up of what it will look like, will be using a tinted green acrylic so you can see through the spoiler and gives an idea of the level of adustment available.
[Image: 8722_320889595472_587840472_9423294_936541_n.jpg]

[Image: 8722_320889600472_587840472_9423295_4860026_n.jpg]

Not going to order the acrlic just yet as don't want it getting damaged before i need it. Im also considering using the same tinted green acrylic for the side of the Demon so you can almost see through the car. Then having the sponsor logo's/decals etched into the panels so they are 'ghosted'.

Have also found a 40lt fuel cell that will be ordered up next month. It doesn't come with a locking fuel cap as they expect you to fit it into a car where its secure but i will need to adapt a locking fuel cap onto it. I did buy a locking fuel cap off of a Honda motorbike and it may be able to be adapted to fit the fuel cell. It is even hinged so it doen't come away from the car (as per IVA regs Big Grin ). Keys even stay in the cap until its locked back in position, which is the other requirment if its not tethered.

[Image: 8722_320889545472_587840472_9423288_772946_n.jpg]
[Image: 8722_320889555472_587840472_9423289_1500175_n.jpg]
[Image: 8722_320889560472_587840472_9423290_3702891_n.jpg]

I have also ordered the other 2 Deep dish Ultralite wheels that are required for the rear of the buggy and they should be here next week with any luck and will be on in 2 weeks time.

I won't be able to get to the buggy for 2 weeks now as im going to look around Williams F1 test facility next weekend Big Grin not turning that down!!!!!

I have however now 'booked' the buggy in to have the chassis finished off, seat fixings made and the final rear roll cage parts added. This should be done within the next 2 weeks and then comes the coilover work.

As always people comments are greatly recieved and help me to work out parts that need attention so any comments/questions/concerns please ask away.

Jason Big Grin