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Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-11-2023, 05:59 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
Some photos for you guys. Over the weekend I put...

Some photos for you guys. Over the weekend I put the engine back in for the first time since building the new firewall and finishing the front suspension.

Everything fits perfectly just how I...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-07-2023, 04:02 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
Hey guys, the new video is up. Feel free to drop...

Hey guys, the new video is up. Feel free to drop any questions below.

https://youtu.be/sYJR-skXxwI
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-04-2023, 01:45 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
I will have a full video soon detailing the whole...

I will have a full video soon detailing the whole fabrication process of the passenger side front pushrod suspension.

Here is a YouTube short for now.
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-08-2023, 01:48 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
Hey guys, it has been a while! I have 2 new...

Hey guys, it has been a while!

I have 2 new videos for you. It's explained in the videos but basically I built a big trolley so I can keep the car lifted up high so it's easier to work on and can...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-21-2023, 04:26 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
Another video on my channel. This one is...

Another video on my channel. This one is basically what's required to finish the project and some of the thoughts behind my decisions moving forward with the build.

https://youtu.be/JUvUH7esYjg
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-12-2023, 05:54 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
Episode 3 is now live. ...

Episode 3 is now live.

https://youtu.be/9kShWbz8Uic
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-24-2023, 09:40 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
Episode 2 is now up. ...

Episode 2 is now up.

https://youtu.be/dQkzkUFesEU
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-20-2023, 02:36 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
Build Breakdown Ep1. is now on Youtube. I start...

Build Breakdown Ep1. is now on Youtube. I start filming Ep2 this week, it will be all about the front double wishbone suspension conversion.

https://youtu.be/RG394uyOFio
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-01-2023, 06:05 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
Some of you may know I broke my leg and haven't...

Some of you may know I broke my leg and haven't been able to do much of anything let alone work on this car.

I've just put together the first of a series of videos, please check it out
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-25-2022, 09:12 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
A little video of the pushrod suspension CAD, 3D...

A little video of the pushrod suspension CAD, 3D printing and mock up on the car.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/ClZ79S7DhQ4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-20-2022, 07:25 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
I have been working on the front pushrod...

I have been working on the front pushrod suspension. The design I made for the bellcranks have been transferred into CAD software and then 3D printed by my friend at work. This allows me to fabricate...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-30-2022, 06:33 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
A little streamlining of the wheel well exits to...

A little streamlining of the wheel well exits to help the air evacuate. After doing all that sheet metal work on the firewall I figured now was the perfect time to finish this job.
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-20-2022, 03:26 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
Time for an update. The firewall is...

Time for an update.

The firewall is finished. If you are late to the game the reason for the new firewall was that I am allowed to move the motor back 51mm behind the original firewall under the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-17-2022, 05:31 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
Some more work on the firewall replacement today....

Some more work on the firewall replacement today. I have now finished cutting and bending all the sheet metal so now it's just a matter of welding it all in place.
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-20-2022, 07:56 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
I've had a bit of a break from working on the car...

I've had a bit of a break from working on the car but yesterday I spent the day turning my cardboard templates into a steel firewall. I don't really have much experience working with sheet metal and...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-14-2022, 11:03 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
Just a small update for you guys. I have...

Just a small update for you guys.

I have mocked up the replacement firewall using cardboard templates. Removed the engine and now I am busy transferring those templates over to sheet metal to be...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-09-2022, 02:46 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
I have finished all the intercooler and turbo...

I have finished all the intercooler and turbo plumbing now.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52131121406_932f24cf1b_c.jpg

Part of the reason I changed to a center feed intake manifold is...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-31-2022, 07:54 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
It is actually the standard K24 cover but I cut...

It is actually the standard K24 cover but I cut it up and welded it back together to replicate the Honda HPD covers.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-31-2022, 05:16 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
Thanks mate. I haven't put these photos up...

Thanks mate.

I haven't put these photos up on here yet but I already have made a 4" pipe going into the turbo, I had to use some tight radius bends to clear the steering linkage. On the other end...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-30-2022, 01:54 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
Speaking of DIY, yesterday I made this adaptor to...

Speaking of DIY, yesterday I made this adaptor to mount my Bosch DBW throttle body to the new intake manifold.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52108047182_e8e9305b1f_c.jpg
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-29-2022, 09:01 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
Ha Ha yeah, I did try and change the thread title...

Ha Ha yeah, I did try and change the thread title but it didn't let me.

Still, total spend is currently just over $22k USD so nothing crazy.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-27-2022, 05:41 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
Test fitting today, this intake manifold is so...

Test fitting today, this intake manifold is so beautiful.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52102614989_ab5e823d0d_c.jpg
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-26-2022, 04:41 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
My new intake manifold finally arrived today,...

My new intake manifold finally arrived today, this thing is a work of art!

check out the video below.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CeA0QyaD6-6/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

I'm...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-07-2022, 05:31 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
I got some more work done on the fuel cell today,...

I got some more work done on the fuel cell today, the remaining issue was the height of the cell and my billet triple pump hanger being too short to reach the bottom.

To fix this I got some...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-01-2022, 06:15 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
Some small updates for you guys. I've been...

Some small updates for you guys. I've been working on the oil and fuel tanks and getting them mounted in the car.

The dry sump oil tank is just an off the shelf item I imported from the UK. I did...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-07-2022, 04:06 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
A bit of an update on some of the smaller jobs...

A bit of an update on some of the smaller jobs I've been doing.

I have replaced all the rod end spacers in the suspension with a much better design that now fits perfectly between the mounting...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-16-2022, 04:54 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
I've made the lower mounting brackets for the...

I've made the lower mounting brackets for the intercooler and radiator combo. There will be some upper supports eventually too and these will form part of the structure that supports front aero and...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-09-2022, 04:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,821
Posted By DIY
This certainly makes me wonder how heavy my car...

This certainly makes me wonder how heavy my car will be when its done. I'm aiming for 950kg or 2095lbs.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-27-2021, 03:56 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
Hey guys, Merry Christmas to you all. I...

Hey guys, Merry Christmas to you all.

I recently had a visit from a motorsport journalist and he did an article on me and the car.

Please take a look here
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-25-2021, 03:07 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,230
Posted By DIY
I have been a bit slack with the forum updates,...

I have been a bit slack with the forum updates, sorry about that. Lots has been happening, I'm mostly working on the cooling system.

I started by trying to make my own radiator but that didn't go...
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