DiMarco Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Knocked up a better bracket for sterring box from some thick ally plate and welded it, cut up a steel plate to weld to hanger on the subframe too, that needs slight mod, first before welding on down, wazzed on some qeld to the headers, they are ready for the collectors now I know the uneven header length isn't ideal but I simply done have the room for any bring else better Should get you to make my exhaust system mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 I wouldn't pass off my exhaust dabbling skills as anywhere near good enough for anyone else's car! I'd need a week off work too lol at my pace lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) lol hahaha I have to leave my manta with infinity exhaust for a week so they can do my manifolds and exhaust. what size tubes are you using? Edited October 28, 2014 by DiMarco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 1.5" biggest i can fit in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 what about the exhaust I think you will need 3 inch right. That is what I am getting on mine but side exit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Main pipes are 2", into 2 long cobra style centre boxes, then into a single rear with a 3" exit (fancy tailpipe I asume will be happening) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 The low end band should be nice with this setup, but I imagine not ideal for when it's eventually supercharged, deal with that when the time comes, at the end of the day it's got to be drive able on the road too, it'll be no trailer queen! And I would like to some long distances in it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 The bead roller is working nicely, may gear it down a little more after a couple of test runs, just waiting on the foot pedal now Steering sorted, just needs final welding doing underneath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 But of late night welding, got one manifold done, bloody hard work trying manipulate torch around tight space and the collector, bit of die grinder action needed to tidy it, but I'm happy with my attempt 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johno Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Nice work look mint!.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Have bought this to play around with, funky lookinge lotus exige pedal box, doesn't operate how u want, as I want inboard cylinders (aim to keep the engine bay as clean as possible, hidden wiring etc engine back in again in its final position and clearing the subframe fully now, threw some panels on and then proceeded to mull over the body mounting and how I'm going to do the floor, I'm still undecided whether to weld it all up as a monocoque or have a bolt in body, I'm leaning more to the latter as would:- -Be much easier to paint the frame separately and ensure all welding is top notch -any future possible mods to drivetrain etc and possible repairs are easier to undertake It's just more involved and would add a little more weight with a sub-floor fabrication Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 The pedalbox was shagged! Has to Rip it apart and make some new parts for it. Took out the main tube axke and ran it up in the lathe to clean all the rust off and then polish it up. The cylinder adjusters were siezed too, so I kade some new ones, just need to drill and tap for a locking grub screw in the sides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Amazing work as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 Thanks James! Coming from you means a lot with the quality of your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Squeezed a couple of hours in over the weekend Finally got the rear tubs cut out for placing the body even more, also cut out the new arches I welded in a few years ago now, I'm using some scrap front wing lips as they sit higher than rear and in my opinion will balance the cars looks more with it being so low now , 4" ground clearance I will need to flare the bodywork as you can see, also I'll be splitting the arch panel in half to create a larger wheel arch radius as currently only has 10mm clearance with the tyres I'm using The new floor will also be flat with the channeling effect,so new seats will need to be thought about, I'm leaning towards some propa hotrod style bomber seats, aluminium hole flared with a few pads for comfort. So next jobs are to tub out the rear, get some outriggers welded to the chassis to tie in the shell to, I've decided I'm going to weld all as one unit rather than bolt On shell, will be neater and quicker, less weight. I'll worry about getting underneath 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Oh yeah, please any A series fans, no decent wings were harmed during this episode! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Fantastic work. Wish I could work at that quality and speed. Great thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 Got the rhrottle pedal finished tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony g Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Looks ace that Paul. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 Looks ace that Paul. Tony Cheers tony, I'm pretty chuffed myself how it's come out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) A little update to say I've done nothing! Starting to get withdrawl symptoms if I'm honest so this weekend should see something done. I have picked up another very early 1uz lump. For building up as final engine. Also decided on filler flap, I know a small detail but important as any other Audi TT electronic flap, may get painted but is in very good condition Edited January 3, 2015 by Paul Barrett 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Nice build so far, top quality problem solving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 (edited) Managed a day on the build today, after a lot of faffing getting the chassis on stands and then body set Got one sill area cut back, stitched the floor pan back to the will then made a start in boxing in. My bead roller works great, adds a lot more stiffness to thin steel and looks pretty cool Also made one body mount outrigger. I'm definately going to make the chassis and body separate, once body is built I can separate and whack the chassis on the rotisserie to finish welding and paint, much easier and better finish, welding upside down just doesn't cut it with mig and too fiddly with the tig. Edited January 4, 2015 by Paul Barrett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 r the first time, so many good reviews flying about, fits the bills for a lot of what I need to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony g Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Very impressed with the bead rolling Paul, gives a great look to a flat panel Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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