VR6Pete 1,455 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I think we need a stand at good wood! Link to post Share on other sites
c00k 435 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 The paint in the engine bay was letting stuff down, now that I sorted the engine out.... it was the long easter weekend, So I Started re-painting it on my drive way...Removed all seam sealer, removed all mounts, welded up few small holes from air box, ABS Wire (i have re-routed ABS Wire), and few other little holes, tried to keep the OE lines without smoothing.Primer and guide coat waiting to be flatted back...Started to flatten back...before the colour coat i covered all my car port with tarpaulin and static dust sheets, wet down the floor, trying to minimize as much dust as possible.I wore disposable coveralls, some latex gloves and respirator. Removed both inlet and exhaust manifolds, and made sure i had taped and covered everything!My Heater/ Drying set up, one static heater, and one blowing heater, Then on to colour coat, Colour coded, to match my wheels, and air tanks. I use 2k Paint mixed with rocket, as I was painting out doors, and even with the heaters it wasn't the warmest and best condition out there.After 2 Coats...After 4 coats, Before the top coat I 2000 grit sanded the paint...Top Coat, I will let the paint cure for a week, then i will flat it back with my buffer, and polish it all up.Removed all covers and masking taping, starting to put back togetherIt's not flatted black or polished in the photos, that will be next weekend jobs. Plus finishing getting it back together. Link to post Share on other sites
Gefstar 1 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 "It was a long weekend so".... OMG, thats is some epic work there for a weekend!! Nice one c00k Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Do you want to do mine too? great work there mate!! Link to post Share on other sites
c00k 435 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 cheers guys,i had 4 days off and i booked 1 days holiday, so i had 5 days in total to do it...it's not to shabby for a drive way job Link to post Share on other sites
Gefstar 1 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 And your moms gonna be proper gutted about her best curtains!! Lol Link to post Share on other sites
c00k 435 Posted April 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Haha, there well old curtains, weren't even from my house. Lol Link to post Share on other sites
daxmatt 0 Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Stunning work, look forward to seeing it finished Link to post Share on other sites
c00k 435 Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Built the front end back up wing, grill and bumper still need painting, as I've replace them with better condition ones than i had before the bonnet is also getting the washer jet smoothed, as they have been relocated to the scuttle panel. and having a dust over with new paint. Strut brace mounts will be going red aswell. I also bought my self a private plate (address photoshopped out) Had this little beauty CNC'edGuess what it is yet?I'm relocating the air filter to above the gear box, with an MAF and 1.8T temp sensors built in to the inlet pipe 120 degree silicon pipe. I could only find 2 companies that made this degree pipe, Samco and Viper Performance. Samco were out of stock and couldn't get any made for about 4 weeks, so then I found Viper Performance who had them in stock.It also fits very well flipped the other way, if you want to run it the standard route over the chassis leg. Gives alot more clearance on the turret. Then it will be linked up to 76mm alloy piping, need to put a 90 degree bend in, then get the MAF flange welded on.I'm going to weld the MAF flange so it mounted above the gear box, as the other place would be on the other straight of the pipe above the manifold, and this could get heat soak, even thou my manifold is heat wrapped.There's also a 1.8T temp sensor flange being welded on, but that was simple to make, so didn't need cncing. And finally I will polish it all up more coming after weekend.... Link to post Share on other sites
chazvr 1 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 woah! Like your choice of colours for this car and looks like you did well with painting that engine bay....oh...and the air ride setup!! The pipework is definitely my favourite part. Put's my handy work skills to shame lol Link to post Share on other sites
c00k 435 Posted May 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Inlet pipe all welded up..had to weld a 90 bend into it then weld the MAF flange on underneath.test fit to car..Ground back the welds on the visable sides.Didn't grind them back underneath or on the rear to keep a bit of added strength.then sanded it all back going up through the grades getting it read for polishing. .Finished on 1500grit. Sanded wet from 400 upwards. .All Polished up using 3 different grade metal polishing mops, and a heavy and a light cutting compund.Top side. .Underneath side. .Fitted back on car. .Then sorted a few more things, painted wing and bonnet, went back to my old bumper for few weeks until i paint my new one. and built the rest of front end back up. After 1st little test run ..No front splitter, pass side indicator and few other thing not on there. and its still on its winter wheels.so few tiny things to sort then its all done Link to post Share on other sites
Cmd18 0 Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Credit to you, the car looks stunning Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Does the air filter and pipe work not need any additional support? Link to post Share on other sites
c00k 435 Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 yeah it does, I need to weld a mount on it, as it droops down.Will be done next weekend while tweaking few other things 1st idea was to use the clamp that came with air filer, but after trying that it still drooped slightly on the bend of the pipe.so i will weld a mount on the pipe and bolt it on near where the 2nd water pump, and large loom plug are located. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Looking awesome mate! Will it be ready in time for our rolling road day? Link to post Share on other sites
michael5556 247 Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 This looks mint! Link to post Share on other sites
c00k 435 Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Cheers guys, it starting to get there now! Happy to be driving it again, and hear that VR sound!! Looking awesome mate! Will it be ready in time for our rolling road day?Cheers Buddy, It's going to be ready for Players Goodwood, as I'm in the Show and Shine.Then loads of shows after that Link to post Share on other sites
Gefstar 1 Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Dude... awesome as always Link to post Share on other sites
VIW28 29 Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 What strut brace is that you're running? Link to post Share on other sites
c00k 435 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Not sure sorry buddy..I bought if of a mate years ago, had it on 2 GTi's and now my VR..only paid £5 for it haha never seen another one. Link to post Share on other sites
c00k 435 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 few pics from on the weekend Link to post Share on other sites
Gefstar 1 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Swwwwweeeeeet Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Stunning mate! Can't wait see this in the flesh! Link to post Share on other sites
c00k 435 Posted May 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 More nice weather means only one thing! More photos..... Link to post Share on other sites
Gefstar 1 Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Just checked your thread on the So Wal site dude... wow!Might need a bit more info off you on relocating the battery to the boot... Just need a overview on parts needed and basic instructionsCheers Dude Link to post Share on other sites
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