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From Rags to Riches
- Thread starter reedy107
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206,172 Cup,focus,X5
f**k no mate. Dont use a wire brush on ya alloys for god sake..just sandpaper. Lol..
206,172 Cup,focus,X5
yes . It will scar the soft alloy to much. Just use a palm sander mate and some elbow grease
Great build, I would replace those cable ties with proper metal clips on the CV gators though as they will weep.
Did you repack the grease on the drive shaft elbow too?
Did you repack the grease on the drive shaft elbow too?
206,172 Cup,focus,X5
Ive never ever had a problem with weeping cv boots when using cable ties.
Yes all joints were re packed.
OK, cheers. Will do :approve:
206,172 Cup,focus,X5
Im more interested in ya RS turbo mate. Any pics n spec ?
This is what it looked like before it went into the workshop. I've gone standard outside and spent time on the engine.
Spec
block bored to 1900
mercedes cosworth 2.3l pistons with triumph V8 stag conrods and 1.8 cvh crank (lightened and balanced)
Lightened and balanced flywheel
head fully ported and polished and matched to gaskets including throttle butterfly
stage 3 hybrid turbo
Ahmed Bayjoo mapped ECU
-31 actuator running 18psi
GRS twin pass intercooler
kent fast road cam and adjustable vernier pulley
Janspeed stainless straight-through exhaust
uprated and strengthened gearbox with a shorter 1st and longer 5th
I've also removed the ABS system - it's quite heavy and not the most modern system, although I don't have ABS now the brakes seem to be a lot better than before.
I think that's everything!
Once finished it should give more power than my cup and is slightly lighter too.
I remember reading the new member thread.. you are doing a fantastic job here, I wish I had your garage!
Fair play for taking the time to photograph, upload, post a write etc as well on top of all this work, it does take a while to do!
Good job anyhow.. a very nice Cup!
Fair play for taking the time to photograph, upload, post a write etc as well on top of all this work, it does take a while to do!
Good job anyhow.. a very nice Cup!
206,172 Cup,focus,X5
Thanks mate. Ive done nothing for 3 weeks now as ive been very busy with my new born but ill have to crack on soon as the car is 99% done now. So close.
Also bought a mazda demio yesterday for another run around and hav3 already bought some mx5 wheels for her. Lol proper granny car. Ill get some pics up asap
Also bought a mazda demio yesterday for another run around and hav3 already bought some mx5 wheels for her. Lol proper granny car. Ill get some pics up asap
Jonnio
ClioSport Club Member
Punto HGT Abarth
206,172 Cup,focus,X5
A little up date is defo needed. Havnt really done to much as we have just had a baby 13 weeks ago so all my focus has gone in the little man and my new wheels.
. But this is how the clio looks at the mo
You cant really see from the photos but the car is pretty thick in dust. Cant wait to give her a proper clean and get the das 6 on her.
The car is 99% complete now. Just a few snags I need to do.
. But this is how the clio looks at the mo
You cant really see from the photos but the car is pretty thick in dust. Cant wait to give her a proper clean and get the das 6 on her.
The car is 99% complete now. Just a few snags I need to do.
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Congrats on the little one 
That looks mint. Some lovely refurbing you've done there mate.
How did you do the rear interior, with a spray paint or brush? I recently got some spray paint but when trying it it came out awful so had to wipe it all off quicly. The paint was too runny and didn't stick at all.
How did you do the rear interior, with a spray paint or brush? I recently got some spray paint but when trying it it came out awful so had to wipe it all off quicly. The paint was too runny and didn't stick at all.
You need to use primer first.
Simple as that? I've just applied one layer of primer, and soon to do another.
Just concerned about my application technique, and worried it will run or sag as it dries.
I've been messing about with cans for a few months now and have pretty much got it nailed.
I usually just do a few light coats of primer till its one solid grey colour, some people sand between coats but I tend not too and then do the same with your chosen colour. The tricky part can be the lacquering and the trick is to have the paint in some good light so you can see how shiny it is becoming.
To avoid runs just don't spray too close or apply too much at a time. I did some spraying today and I find impatience is what causes F ups! Earlier a gust if wind caught the kitchen towel I had my badges drying on and got it stuck to them which meant rubbing everything off and starting from scratch!
I usually just do a few light coats of primer till its one solid grey colour, some people sand between coats but I tend not too and then do the same with your chosen colour. The tricky part can be the lacquering and the trick is to have the paint in some good light so you can see how shiny it is becoming.
To avoid runs just don't spray too close or apply too much at a time. I did some spraying today and I find impatience is what causes F ups! Earlier a gust if wind caught the kitchen towel I had my badges drying on and got it stuck to them which meant rubbing everything off and starting from scratch!
I wasn't even going to bother lacquering the inside. Didn't even cross my mind to be honest. Never spray painted anything before though so it's all new to me.
206,172 Cup,focus,X5
im very happy with the end result. I do like to think I have a good eye for detail. All I kept telling my self wad if I was to biy this car what would I want it to look like.
And yes thanks baby Rupert is very healthy and is keeping his "mum" awake. Im not to bad as she isbreast feeding so I cant offer to much there.
Ben
206,172 Cup,focus,X5
Sun came out so did the car
Started the detailing process
only managed to snow foam
Shampoo with no wax
iron x
clay
only gotta clay the doors and quaters to have clayed the whole car. Then get the das 6 and pads out. Already done the bonnet and bumper when they were off the car
but feeling like she is gettin there now.
MOT soon
Ben
Started the detailing process
only managed to snow foam
Shampoo with no wax
iron x
clay
only gotta clay the doors and quaters to have clayed the whole car. Then get the das 6 and pads out. Already done the bonnet and bumper when they were off the car
but feeling like she is gettin there now.
MOT soon
Ben
206,172 Cup,focus,X5
right guys been away for a while looking after a baby . things have got a lot better , got my self another car ( ford , so shhhhhh )
TDCI for a daily as the MRS has the X5 most days at her disposal . its nice to drive actually and goes ok for a diesel
clean as well
right bigger and better things now.
got the das 6 out and my hexlogic pads and gave her a proper clean
results below:
got the MOT latter this afternoon ( 2.3.2015 ) so lets see what happens
im kinda in 2 minds wether to keep her or insure her for summer and take her to some shows , but the insurance will be mental as mine and the wifes no claims are with other cars. I did take her out the other day round the block to make sure everything was ok ready for the MOT and she seems spot on and starts perfectly everytime, didn't want to go to far as the tracking is pretty out as well
cheeky little question but what value would u put on her, I find it very hard to compare her value when ive not seen anylike her before. help needed on that one plz
Ben
TDCI for a daily as the MRS has the X5 most days at her disposal . its nice to drive actually and goes ok for a diesel
clean as well
right bigger and better things now.
got the das 6 out and my hexlogic pads and gave her a proper clean
results below:
got the MOT latter this afternoon ( 2.3.2015 ) so lets see what happens
im kinda in 2 minds wether to keep her or insure her for summer and take her to some shows , but the insurance will be mental as mine and the wifes no claims are with other cars. I did take her out the other day round the block to make sure everything was ok ready for the MOT and she seems spot on and starts perfectly everytime, didn't want to go to far as the tracking is pretty out as well
cheeky little question but what value would u put on her, I find it very hard to compare her value when ive not seen anylike her before. help needed on that one plz
Ben
Fantastic work mate, really great effort. Really makes me want to get my engine out, sort the dephaser and give it all a good clean. It's not as bad as yours was but I'd like to see it done. Maybe next winter.
For insurance maybe call Brentacre, they're on this site. They were willing to mirror my NCB so I could leave it on my daily.
For insurance maybe call Brentacre, they're on this site. They were willing to mirror my NCB so I could leave it on my daily.
172 rag
Noooooooo
I almost chock at the sale part.
Beautiful work. Credit to you.
I truly hope it will go to a good home.
Your son will be a jedy master by the age of 15 lol
All the best
I almost chock at the sale part.
Beautiful work. Credit to you.
I truly hope it will go to a good home.
Your son will be a jedy master by the age of 15 lol
All the best
