GSF do a sleeve for VW AUDI that will clamp over the pipe and is neat.

2985911 is number,measure od of pipe

Hi David,:)
Most clamps for pipe are measured in diameter.
Normally they specify a range between two diameters for example 35-42mm clamping range.
Have you picked up your bodywork yet?:D

Not yet. I am hoping to get an email soon. I am off next Friday so will ry and collect it then.

I managed to sort out the clips last night and I have also bought some exhaust bends. I will try and fabricate that before I get the bodywork.

I'm also working on the interior panelling and trimming the carpet to size as I can see this being a right pain once the bodykit is in place.

David

Thanks

David

I've done a bit of trial fitting with my new body panels..

Here are some photos

Side panel




Back panel and scuttle



What the engine bay will look

Another photo
 

It almost starting to look like a car!!

Looking good! Mines still upside down. Any tips or advise for me?

I think I'm going to have to buy more clamps and will defo need more than one set of eyes when it comes to aligning ang riveting the panels.

I'm not 100 percent how to mount the rear panel. I was expecting the back edge to join against the metal bar that runs alongside the tank. There is a good 5" of clearance so I may just have o attach it at the sides or make up some brackets.

David

Yes I feel a little overwelmed by the task of making this all fit. With regard to the rear panel I'm just using the sides for support and hope that the rear wings help support the rear panel.

I may also put a bit of ally sheet underneath to stop it acting like an air brake. This may make it a bit stronger.

Did Alan tell you about his dash and aero screen designs?


David

No, I was going to ask about an aero now I realise the saturn one I have won't fit. I could shorten the saturn one so it fits but I think I'll go with Alan's. What's the dash going to be like? Will it have an IVA radius built in?

He was looking at making one that fits the upper shape with a taper so no rubber trim is needed and flat along the bottom with the iva radius. I dont want to cover the dash just want it plain grp in black so was happy to hear this

David

Same here. Is he actually going to do it do you think or was he just thinking about it.

he is going to do it just neds to find the time.

Did you see the buck he was making for the F1 stlye car?

David

No I didn't venture upstairs, too paranoid about the health risks of fibreglass dust. Any idea on price?

I think he makes the bodywork for Furore - the road going 'F1 replica' cars... Wouldn't want one personally - but impressive that they get through IVA - there hope for us all yet!

http://www.furorecars.co.uk/

I thought he did someone mentioned it on here before. I'm wondering how much this dash and aero will be though.

Hi David,
I remember when I collected my kit over a year ago he was on about a dash then. I guess it's just a matter of finding time to do it.
I bet a big grin was on your face when you put body kit on your chassis...:D
I found it fiddly lining the panels up with all the returned edges but it was worth it in the end..

engine age
 

I received my letter back from mazda uk this morning. It confirms that the engine I have was in the car at the time of manufacture in 91 so no cat is required!! That's saved a potential headache if sorting out a cat etc.

I've also just bought a whole load of bits off the web so will hopefully get some time to fit them soon.

Pictures to follow asap!!

David

I ordered a set of carbon fibre stoneguards off ebay (via a large kit car supplier) only to have black grp ones delivered. Obviously a bit of a mix up but the quality of what came through was not very good. They had been chopped from a flat sheet. All around the edge were gel coat cracks and chips.

Now waiting on other stuff to turn up to get on with my build.

The postman seems to have an inability to knock on my front door or try a neighbour before taking the stuff to the local sorting office!

David

Well I got through the correct Carbon fibre guards. I must say im still not impressed with the quality. They have both been cut out with a stanley knife. 1 has square corners and the other rounded. They have also slipped with a knife and damaged part of the area you can see.

I also ordered a map pocket off ebay that turned out to be bent and rubbish.....

aghhhh

David

Hi David,
Perhaps you can tell us who it is, so no one falls in the trap again, as it looks really crappy.

Thanks :)

Bit more progress
 

Well it seems like ages since I have updated my build thread. I have managed to align all of my body panels and have temporarily riveted them in place. I still need to get my mate to finish off the welding of the exhaust and also weld in the vin plate.

HUGE thanks to kev (k4kev) for helping me to put a radiused edge on the end of my silencer. I got to have a good look at his build so this gave me a bit more motivation to go and do more work on my car! I must admit though I am very jealous of his build facilities. His garage is a bit bigger than mine!

I think once the vin and exhaust are done everything should come together really quickly. I was really daunted by the prospect of looking at the rear electrics but when I actually looked at it and got my multimeter out this was very easy. I've managed to end up with only about 6 wires and had thought there was a bout 20.

I have trimmed the carbon fibre stoneguards that came from kitpartsdirect as they were a bit too large. These now have nice straight and delamination free edges. ( did this with a pair of kitchen scissors)

I have ordered all the materials to build my dash. I'm going to use 2mm aluminium and radius the bottom around a broom handle or something. To start with I am going to use the existing clocks from the mx5 and put it in place book spec. Ie put it behind a sheet of Perspex.

I have also picked up one of these from ebay which I thought looked ok

Hi David...:)
Nice to hear you are still cracking on with the olde girl...;)
I ended up running a seven core cable down the tunnel for my rear lights and some single core cables in split conduit for the fuel pump and sender.
So how did the AGM bodykit line up in the end.. I had fun (twisted) trying to align the bonnet/scuttle and nose cone with my ally side panels...LOL
Most importantly though David is WHERE ARE THE PHOTOS...:D

I must say I do like that key ring buddy....

I think the bodywork has all lined up ok. The scuttle to bonnet join was the hardest bit to get right. I won't know for sure until everything is fastened down for the last time.

As for photos everything is too messy at the moment. The garage is full of bubble wrap and orange dust! I will take some ASAP and post them on here.

David

Wheel centres
 

Here is what I've done with 4 of the badges. I have removed the Mazda stickers and replaced them with haynes R ones.



They still need a bit of cleaning but should look ok

David

They look spot on David, should add a little extra something to finish off your build

Russ

They look sweet :)

Exhaust! Boom
 

I eventually got my exhaust system finished tonight. I had to take off the side panel which felt like a backwards step but I'm now really pleased with the result. I've just been waiting for my mate to come around And weld it all up with his tig set. 2 inch stainless - now it just needs a good polish.

What I am really pleased with is the noise. It's not too loud but very deep sounding with a nice rasp. Hopefully will not sound like a max power car when it on the road.

Johno I promise I will put some more pictures up soon along with a video link.

David

Here are some pics...
 

Here Is a photo of my exhaust system all fitted. Just needs a good polish. I've ordered the stuff off the net and once again my postman hasn't tried very hard to deliver the parcel.. Just one of those cards!





I'm really happy with the hole in the side for the exhaust



Here is the photo of the end kev (k4kev)sorted for me by braising on a radius



I have also fitted my rear lights. Still need to sort out the angles so they are vertical




David

Fuse box and steering column cover
 

I've been out in the garage again. At the moment it feels like my build is going together really well.

Here is a picture of the steering column cover I have made out of some spare aluminium. I have also mounted the engine bay fuse box.



David

Are the lights high enough, look a tad lower than normal

Yes they are well over the minimum height. The fog and reverse lights only need to be 250mm

David

Update
 

The next item I have attached to my build is the coolant header tank.

Here is a photo where you can see it mounted. I still need to fix the small tube in place somehow ( may replace this with solid pipe.)



I've been working on my dash as well I'm not going to post a photo of this until its done but here's a photo of my universal radius tool! Almost managed to get the radius large enough so I'm going to have to pad the lower portion of the dash.



I've also started cutting the ally for the inner side panels which I am going to cover in leatherette

I've also had the car fully up to temp and made sure the fan kicks in etc. all seemed to go well. Even had another quick drive which was fun! Must bleed my brakes properly.



David

Won' be long now for an IVA now Davey.....way to go bud keep pluggin

Looking good david iva next week is it

I Gotta think about starting my build again

Bit more progress
 

I've finally managed to attach my bonnet. I lined it up with gaffa tape to make sure it was held in place. I then made an aluminium template to help make sure I drilled the holes in the correct place.




I've now added my iva friendly bonnet catches



I've also finally installed my rear arches



I'm now ready to put the interior in .ie carpet etc. here is one of the panels I have made.



I will put some more photos up soon

David

Carpet ! You will be fitting a heater next.:p

Seriously,were your panels from Ghillam ?

The panels came from AGM. haha I might fit a heater!

I have the gillham bodykit. I am really chuffed with it, just make sure that you get the bonnet with the large scoop, I know that it's more expensive, but it gives a little more room above the engine, & looks smart. I have opened up the bonnet vent and meshed it off to help cooling. :D