Charlie_EG
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After reading so many in inspiring post of members projects i thought it would be good to share mine with you all.
I've owned the car for almost a year now and it started as a pritty stock red eg VTI. However, you join me mid project after work has already been carried out.
The engine has been replaced with a B18C4 now and is currently being rebuilt after the oil pump failed on it (
I intend for the car to be used for 1/4 mile yet remain road legal for weekends and events. This may be visible in the style and touches.
"Peace yo" ha ha
Below is the first much needed move from ricer to racer. Matt Black looks tidy and more importantly is easy to respray if damaged in track use.
Later that day: Back out to play! Cheap, easy to do and IMO it looks much better. Comments welcome.
Back out with paint and paper the next day to take care of the inside...
After fully stripping the interior i began looking for ways of making the car lighter still and decided to remove as much metal as possible
The bonnet catch, cable etc also removed and bonnet pins fitted (as tacky as they look) I also made some polly windows as the kits available were almost £300. Managed to construct my own in half a day and for a lot less.
Off for a test run.
The car seemed to go through the gears with much greater ease after removing much weight. However still not happy i thought it was time for a little bit more power
(Yet to be fitted) hopefully Will, will be mapping it up when the time comes.
Some pics of the old engine bay style. I feel it is to busy to many colour etc so i am going to change it when the engine goes back in. However the oil pump failed and ended up scoring the crank so the engine is out for a tidy and mini rebuild atm
I've owned the car for almost a year now and it started as a pritty stock red eg VTI. However, you join me mid project after work has already been carried out.
The engine has been replaced with a B18C4 now and is currently being rebuilt after the oil pump failed on it (
I intend for the car to be used for 1/4 mile yet remain road legal for weekends and events. This may be visible in the style and touches.
"Peace yo" ha ha
Below is the first much needed move from ricer to racer. Matt Black looks tidy and more importantly is easy to respray if damaged in track use.
Later that day: Back out to play! Cheap, easy to do and IMO it looks much better. Comments welcome.
Back out with paint and paper the next day to take care of the inside...
After fully stripping the interior i began looking for ways of making the car lighter still and decided to remove as much metal as possible
The bonnet catch, cable etc also removed and bonnet pins fitted (as tacky as they look) I also made some polly windows as the kits available were almost £300. Managed to construct my own in half a day and for a lot less.
Off for a test run.
The car seemed to go through the gears with much greater ease after removing much weight. However still not happy i thought it was time for a little bit more power
(Yet to be fitted) hopefully Will, will be mapping it up when the time comes.
Some pics of the old engine bay style. I feel it is to busy to many colour etc so i am going to change it when the engine goes back in. However the oil pump failed and ended up scoring the crank so the engine is out for a tidy and mini rebuild atm
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