JGM Project Car
 

in the beginning :)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._2852257_n.jpg

So far it has been moved to www.tfsracing.co.uk for work to commence..

to be continued :) ;)

Simon

LOL, this should be a good thread. So, who will guess first whats under the cover :norty:

I'll tell you it is a subaru ;)

looks like its got roof bars....wagon?:ugeek:

it does look like roof bars, didn't notice that

Simon

also looks like its got no scoop..

no bonnet.. the piece of metal poking through the tarp is the bonnet catch ;)

dont expect anything resembling a running car when I take the cover off.. this is the beginning :) honest.

Simon

they could be horns!!!!

is it a subaru justy:ok:

lol @ horns..

could be.. I haven't taken the cover off yet.. lol I bought it without even seeing it, then dropped around to sellers place (a mate) and didn't take the tarp off and took this picture as it was nicely secured.. he then dropped it off at tfs for me.. lol I will be there monday working on it, more pics then

Simon

I know what it is & whats going in it!!:norty:

fastest ice cream van in the uk ;) ice cream going in it.. lol

oh and anyone that already knows is forbidden to say.. lol

svx engine? seems to be the way everyone else is going at the minute.

Would be nice, but main job is to get shell how I want it

Looking at the width of it, could be a Leggy?

Ok my lips are sealed.....................................

Will be popping down there tomorrow... will have a look then :D

you have to know the password to get in ;)

Yeah it's easy, it's called making the coffee!!

errrrmmm I don't drink coffee and most places have banned me from making it..

Simon

Bugger!!

Think I saw it yesterday when I was there. Looking forward to seeing this thread develop Simon!!!....

:) shhhh dont tell ;)

Today was first time I really saw car, spent sometime accessing and looking at it etc but couple of hours work also spent on it and chuffed with purchase and progress.

Rear subframe, steering column, steering rack, steering wheel, hubs etc installed and now sits on its own wheels, except there not as they are borrowed lol
Entire loom then pretty much removed.

Many thanks to stew and bod for working on it with me

Simon

Was funny moving it on Sat with the wheels all over the place

Yep lol

It now steers and wheels face same direction

old subframe coming out
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some items missing
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Simon

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._1476502_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._5992748_n.jpg

Mk3 Capri, nice! Always wanted one of those...;-);-)

Now we are getting somewhere, secret squirrel that you are!

Looking forward to this for sure :ok:

I take it you'll be looking for about 300bhp & 300ft lb then :wink:

:getmecoat:

Keep the pics comming mate lol think its gonna be another great build :-)

A pic of its good side i see Simon lol

I did consider returning it to standardish spec about 400 and using it daily but the 2door is not ideal for everyday use that I do.

got very limited pictures of it tbh.

decided no point annoying people keeping it secret anymore

whats the plan with it si? striped out to the max?

Of course ;)

It already is

No just the normal unbolting stuff and taking soundproofing, not stripped to the MAX!!!! ;)

Some work to do yet

Like the monster was before its new state of modification Si

Yes but will have a dashboard as i dont like look of car without :)

Bit of progress today, fairly pleased.

Loom fully removed - big weight in that lot
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/a...er/photo-4.jpg

Soundproofing removed
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/a...er/photo-8.jpg

Then removed rear wiper and motor which is forsale with rear screen too if anyone wants to retro fit a rear wiper?

Then stew arrived and offered the use of his plasma cutter for the next job on the list :)

http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/a...er/photo-7.jpg

http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/a...er/photo-6.jpg

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http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/a...er/photo-5.jpg

http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/a...er/photo-1.jpg

http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/photo-14.jpg
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/photo-12.jpg
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Simon

So looking forward to seeing where this goes, keep up the good work:five:

Ls3 v8 going in?

Is there any car left :)

Hmmm, just trying to work out what would need that much room at the front?

its done for weight ;)

That is one severe weight saving excercise mate. Good job :ok:

This is shaping up very nicely already. :cool:

Simon,
Keep the photos coming.
This exciting. It's like a weekly dose of the Beano. I couldn't wait for the next one when I was a kid.
It's like a eastenders for blokes and a practical supplement to top gear.

Mind you - you've taken so much out it's like automobile anorexia...

When it's done I would be interested to know the weight comparison.

Lmfao :)

looks good mate, i really like threads like this :-)

you certainly have bigger goolies than me to cut the chassis rails in half

No time for larfin mate.
Post the next episode!!
This stuff is new and interesting and I don't know it.

picked up fibreglass doors and plastic windows have arrived.. but not had time to do anything on the car hence no update :)

http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/b85894b8.jpg
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/3728e0bc.jpg

Simon

Keep it comming mate lol

Where will this sit with the other two scoobs Simon? Dedicated track car?

Reluctanly replacing the green one

Track, drag, road, sprint, fun.

What's the weight diff on the doors?

Dunno

Steel doors still on the car at the mo but considerable

Did I miss something? :getmecoat:
What happened to the green one?

nothing, it is currently tucked up in my garage..

basically to do what I want to do I would need to take the car off the road (the green one) and rip it apart.. it is a UK shell so has underseal and with all my stripping of the car it matched a fairly unstriped type r weight for weight at 1230kgs.. yes I have a cage but had stripped out a lot of weight.. so to do the green car properly I would need to strip it to a bear shell and be without my car for a few months realistically.. and I hate that..
I also have always wanted to scratch the 2door itch.. and this one came along cheap..
so here it is :)

There is no point me having two cars of similar ilk.. they don't sell complete, so all the best bits off the green car will be put into this new one ansd the remains of the green car parked up in case I need it / want to build something else in future.

Simon

http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/39418a6c.jpg
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Simon

i take it the heater in the 2nd pic was on today? brrrr

Nope, it was cold lol

looks like its almost ready for a rover v8 an manuel box lol

Shut up I want something more power than that :)

lol. jokeing aside though, a 700bhp cossy yb would look quite nice in there.

Errrmm shhhh but if it works out 700 wil be low voost

Bit done today

Cleared the engine bay fully
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/e66ff9b6.jpg

Removed the rear bumper and bumper bar
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/34632992.jpg

Then started fitting rear arches
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/6b213e63.jpg
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/b68e4976.jpg
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Simon

Otherside done to same stage, more cutting to do now lol

http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/8157ef2e.jpg

I can't wait to see where this project goes. It's gonna be a stunner. :cool:

So, question!.....




.....Colour?

Will it be Green again, as in your logo green? That would look stunning :nod:

A nice set of white alloys would finish that off beautifully :ok:

Colourwise I have done a complete spectum of it will be white with green graphics to black with green graphics but deffo decided it will be green, I have a couple of shades in mind but likely to be a bit brighter than the other car :)

Kawasaki greens allways good ;-) cant wait to see the finished product mate

it deffo ticks all the right boxes

Hats off to you, that's dedication to the cause in its extreme. You already have 2 very sorted scoobs and your still not content or waivering away from scoobism.

Had to scratch the two door itch also :)

Taking shape and looking good Simon, but christ knows where you find the time!

Jolly black and green monster works. Jolly White and green monster, etc but anything other the green is a tough sell!!!:grin:

It will be green sent colour change off on logbook.

Possibly engine bay in white to aid fluid spray spotting and interior to match for same reason. Lol

Might have got the wrong end of the st... Wrong idea.
How much fluid are you going to spray inside?:oops:

Kidding aside - White interior is a genius idea for detection, etc

Depends how scared the passengers get

Still waiting for a passenger ride :ok:

Thats gonna have wider hips than me

Cant wait to see this beast done

few parts bought and engine decision made :)

intercooler
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/60c8ddbd.jpg
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/d109a41f.jpg

engine
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/2a6b0733.jpg

using this engine will delay the car being complete but seem silly to fit 2.3 and then pull it apart at some point in the future to fit the new engine.

Simon

Thought that decision was made along time ago :norty:

not 100% as if it took ages to get built which is likely with cams having to be made and waiting on custom rods and new mahle pistons it was going to have the 2.3 dropped in but decided it's silly to rush

Simon :)

Are they mini coke cans or is it just huge??

Full size cans but intercooler is similar size to normal fmic

Twin entry/exit??... What Turbos?? :o)

Twin yes

Various is the answer to what turbos, start small and work up

Thats going to wicked mate, will be interesting to see what sort of power and torque it makes. Cat cams may be worth speaking to about the cams, they make hollow camshafts to keep the weight down and they will make them to any spec. They should be able sort out some vernier pullys too if there any diffrent to EJ20 etc?

cams are in progress.. last I heard the cnc machine program was being written.

they are very different.. the exhaust only have cam wheels and a cambelt.. the inlets are driven by a cog wheels from inlet to exhaust.. all will be revealed as it gets built I suspect.. so adjustable cam wheels become an issue as you adjust the exhaust wheels but it also effects the inlet.. possibly looking at offset keyways etc to allow adjustment of the inlet cams too

Simon

If you need a facelift rear bumper, i have one from the RA looking for a good home Si :)

forgot they were different.. hmmmm maybe :)

I'll drop it off at Stews

:)

what flat 6 is it simon 3.0 0r 3.3 ???