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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: ENVYD on December 28, 2009, 06:32:30 PM

Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on December 28, 2009, 06:32:30 PM
Well as the winter weather started, And my rx-7 was going to go off road, I decided to give it a make over with a budget in mind for the new show season that lays ahead! all work will be done by me bar the sound system!
i will let the picks do most of the talking!  
 
started to strip in on the drive to repaint the engine bay:
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/1.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/2.jpg)
then moved to the body shop for the work to begin:
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/3.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/4.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/7-1.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/6-1.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/8-1.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/9-1.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/5-1.jpg)
then on to the trial fit of the side skirts:
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/11.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/12.jpg)
they did not fit to well, so i marked off the area i wanted to cut off to get the type of fit i wanted:
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/13.jpg)
monkey magic(URAS)bodykit
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/14.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/15.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/16.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/17.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/18.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/19.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/20.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/21.jpg)
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on December 28, 2009, 06:33:05 PM
time to start fitting:
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/24.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/23.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/25.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/26.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/27.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/28.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/29.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/30.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/31.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/32.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/33.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/34.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/35.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/36.jpg)
quick primer to see for any lil marks:
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/37.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/38.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/39.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/40.jpg)

MEEE lol
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/41.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/43.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/44.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/45.jpg)
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on December 28, 2009, 06:33:37 PM
now time to start the prep and fix/repair anthing else i am not happy with:
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/47.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/48.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/49.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/50.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/51.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/52.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/53.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/54.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/55.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/56.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/57.jpg)
then on to own lil custom mod, new fuel cap:
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/58.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/59.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/60.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/61.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/62.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/63.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/65.jpg)
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on December 28, 2009, 06:34:08 PM
now on to the masking up to get ready for the primer:
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/66.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/68.jpg)

then the primer:
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/69.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/70.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/71.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/72.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/73.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/74.jpg)

one that was dry, i put some good old tiger striped on it for a guide coat when wet sanding:
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/109.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/110.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/111.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/112.jpg)
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on December 28, 2009, 06:34:38 PM
thats about if from my work now, but some more picks of parts (not all of them):
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/75.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/76.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/77.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/80.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/86.jpg)
of the engine has had a few small changes too:
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/81.jpg)
the paint:
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/82.jpg)
and the sound system:
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/87.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/88.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/89.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/90.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/91.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/92.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/93.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/94.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/96.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/97.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/99.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/100.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/101.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/103.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/105.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/106.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/107.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/108.jpg)
 

thanks for looking, i hope to have many more photos to come :P !
Steven
Title: make-over!
Post by: MaLicE on December 28, 2009, 07:17:56 PM
looks good... you never gonna need to take the front arches off??
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on December 28, 2009, 07:26:19 PM
thanks mate,
 
dont think so.. there is no need to take them off for anything anyways! if i have a nock or something it will probs need fixed and painted anyways!
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on December 29, 2009, 05:39:11 PM
a few more picks from today, nothing much more done apart from flatten the rest of the car down then take all the masking paper off to put some fresh of ready for the colour:
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/119.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/120.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/121.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/122.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/123.jpg)
and some better picks to show how the skirts are fitted:
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/113.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/114.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/115.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/116.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/117.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/118.jpg)

Steven
Title: make-over!
Post by: grinder on December 29, 2009, 06:55:57 PM
thats nice work :D :D
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on December 29, 2009, 07:11:24 PM
thanks mate
Title: make-over!
Post by: captainbizzaro on December 29, 2009, 09:07:06 PM
Have you chosen your colour yet or is it a surprise?
Title: make-over!
Post by: Bobbit on December 29, 2009, 09:40:22 PM
I think it\'s gonna be a suprise, but knowing Steven it should look great once finished!
Title: make-over!
Post by: karl_tate on December 29, 2009, 10:04:58 PM
:rollin  steven will keep us in suspense until finished hahaha.......


looks great, whats the plans for the suspension??? i thought you were going widearch though.
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on December 29, 2009, 10:11:54 PM
yeah i know the colour and so do another small amount of people! nothing to bling like...
 
yeah Karl, i was going to, but so many people are going wide are these days that i wanted to die it down and keep with what i think is a nice subtle kit with few lil carbon goodies!
 
i have also got my hands on a set of real good condition Zeal Coilovers for a real low price of £100.
Title: make-over!
Post by: karl_tate on December 29, 2009, 10:24:27 PM
yeh stock lines with the right offset wheel, dropped, is the way forward.

so how long do we have to wait lol
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on December 29, 2009, 10:26:43 PM
yup, defo, that’s why i have tried to make the skirts look original.
 
i hope to have the exterior of the car finished by the end of jan mate!
Title: make-over!
Post by: karl_tate on December 29, 2009, 10:53:06 PM
(http://vdmphoto.smugmug.com/Vehicle-Photoshoots/Erics-RX-7/IMG0480/746147314_9QQAY-XL.jpg)

(http://i49.tinypic.com/uabuw.jpg)

(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q39/dngo7/FD7/04.jpg)

(http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/4300/dsc0295x.jpg)

(http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/4650/resized7w.jpg)

(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2127/resized2i.jpg)
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on December 29, 2009, 10:54:50 PM
i love that silver one! can i hell find that lower lip spoiler!
Title: make-over!
Post by: shaunwil on December 29, 2009, 10:54:52 PM
Outstanding work. Looking forward to the results !

Shaun
Title: make-over!
Post by: karl_tate on December 29, 2009, 11:00:49 PM
which one, there is two hahaha...


go over to rx7club, there is a vendor on there that sells them.
Title: make-over!
Post by: MaLicE on December 29, 2009, 11:02:29 PM
have to say your work is stunning! wish i had the space and half the skill to pull off what you are! if you get the propper tuck and stance you will have one of the nicest fd\'s in the uk! i like some kitted fd\'s but the stock bodys are soooo nice!

have you had the rear arches rolled or pulled??
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on December 29, 2009, 11:02:43 PM
Quote from: shaunwil;662105Outstanding work. Looking forward to the results !
 
Shaun

 
thanks mate
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on December 29, 2009, 11:03:20 PM
Quote from: karl_tate;662108which one, there is two hahaha...
 
 
go over to rx7club, there is a vendor on there that sells them.

 
sorry bud, the lower one lol
 
 
:D i have just found it with shine auto :D
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on December 29, 2009, 11:05:56 PM
Quote from: MaLicE;662109have to say your work is stunning! wish i had the space and half the skill to pull off what you are! if you get the propper tuck and stance you will have one of the nicest fd\'s in the uk! i like some kitted fd\'s but the stock bodys are soooo nice!
 
have you had the rear arches rolled or pulled??

 
thanks very much mate, make its worth while with hard work when you get good comments!
 
yeah they have been rolled and pushed out a very small amount!
 
steven
Title: make-over!
Post by: MaLicE on December 29, 2009, 11:12:29 PM
you need to lower it so the rubber is stuck in the arches get a propper hellaflush look on it! will be amazing!
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on December 29, 2009, 11:17:56 PM
yeah i will be doing that bud! think the skirts will be about 30mmm off the floor ( i think) as i give it a quick measure!
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on December 30, 2009, 05:52:26 PM
a few more lil bits dont today,
got some new masking on it read for the paint on sunday, just need to move it first before i do the wheels:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/124.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/125.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/126.jpg)
 
and a few parts i was not happy with, so they had to be re-done:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/127.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/128.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/129.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/130.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/131.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/132.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/133.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/134.jpg)

then a quick dust over with whie primer:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/135.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/136.jpg)
 
and finished with start to some the cone on the sub box before i give it back:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/137.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/138.jpg)
 
and i was bored, so i tuck a photo with the heater lol
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/140.jpg)
 
thanks
steven
Title: make-over!
Post by: MaLicE on December 30, 2009, 08:51:14 PM
has something reacted where the vent goes in the wing?
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on December 30, 2009, 09:47:00 PM
no mate its the old tiger seal, i have left it on to line the vent back up as some of the pins are missing off the vent, so the tares in the tiger seal help with lining it back up!
Title: make-over!
Post by: batman on December 30, 2009, 09:59:52 PM
looking  good envy you not worried about weight then with that maaahoosive build in the back lol .
id agree with malice bonded on side skirts scare me on knock and cracks everywhere but shall look schwweeet
Title: make-over!
Post by: MaLicE on December 30, 2009, 11:20:02 PM
ahh will let you off then envy was thinking there must be some reason as the amount of work you have gone to it would be strange to see something like that lol! but like you said it will help with the vent lining up and the vent will cover it :) cant wait to see it finished :)
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on December 31, 2009, 09:49:55 AM
Quote from: batman;662285looking good envy you not worried about weight then with that maaahoosive build in the back lol .
id agree with malice bonded on side skirts scare me on knock and cracks everywhere but shall look schwweeet

lol thanks mate, well tbh i am moving to work at the body shop this new year as i now work at JM-Imports. so its going to be sort of a demo car for the company!
 
its still 100% my car like and will be stored at mine, but in the long run i will probs get another 7 for more of the fun side of driving!
Title: make-over!
Post by: neil_jdmr on December 31, 2009, 08:32:02 PM
Audi Glacier white I reckon :-),
 
Either that or or a lovely burnt orange stylee.
 
Looking lovely and awesome winter workmanship mate, very jealous :-)
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on December 31, 2009, 09:43:33 PM
thanks mate, lol its  going glacier white first mate getting used as a base coat!
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 08, 2010, 05:43:18 PM
well the last few days i have been busy with my car and got some work done!
First, vauxhall glacier white bass coat
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/150.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/151.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/152.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/153.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/154.jpg)
 
second, i started work on the rear bumper between coats
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/156.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/157.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/158.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/159.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/160.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/161.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/162.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/163.jpg)
 
and then...
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 08, 2010, 05:43:49 PM
.....i got my colour down, lamborghini arancio atlas/california orange (please note, its has not been sanded or polished yet)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/164.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/165.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/166.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/167.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/168.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/169.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/170.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/171.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/172.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/173.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/174.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/175.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/176.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/177.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/178.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/179.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/180.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/181.jpg)
 
hope you like :D
Title: make-over!
Post by: karl_tate on January 08, 2010, 06:19:19 PM
looks sweet as bud, what do i win for the correct guess :D :D
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 08, 2010, 06:31:15 PM
thanks mate
 
and the knowledge of knowing your a physic lol!
Title: make-over!
Post by: L18M on January 08, 2010, 06:58:55 PM
lovely colour :)
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 08, 2010, 07:38:49 PM
thanks mate :D
Title: make-over!
Post by: MaLicE on January 08, 2010, 09:57:21 PM
have to say your work is REALLY good! i would of been happy with it just in white lol! but its gonna look great!
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 08, 2010, 09:59:50 PM
lol thanks mate, i was going to paint my car white at one point, but there is to many about!
Title: make-over!
Post by: Skifledanabit on January 08, 2010, 10:13:56 PM
how did you learn all your bodywork skills? I need some!
Title: make-over!
Post by: neil_jdmr on January 08, 2010, 10:41:36 PM
Quote from: ENVYD;664250lol thanks mate, i was going to paint my car white at one point, but there is to many about!

 
Cheeky Barsteward lol
 
Lovely colour mate, car is looking fantastic.
 
Hope you get yourself set-up doing this full time mate for two reasons 1) good trustworthy bodywork guys are very VERY rare and 2) you live sooo close to me.
 
Once you get set-up mate send me a text as ill always recommend you ( for the feed headlight if nothing else lol ).
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 08, 2010, 11:22:45 PM
Quote from: Skifledanabit;664252how did you learn all your bodywork skills? I need some!

 
went to collage mate and got stuck in amd pushed myself to get better and keep doing new things!, i am only 21 like so have much more to learn lol!
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 08, 2010, 11:26:21 PM
Quote from: neil_jdmr;664258Cheeky Barsteward lol
 
Lovely colour mate, car is looking fantastic.
 
Hope you get yourself set-up doing this full time mate for two reasons 1) good trustworthy bodywork guys are very VERY rare and 2) you live sooo close to me.
 
Once you get set-up mate send me a text as ill always recommend you ( for the feed headlight if nothing else lol ).

lol sorry mate, didn’t mean it in a bad way!
 
yeah i should be going into business with a lad called Paul, he already has the body shop running and has done for some time, but he wants a painter as he just want to be into the panel beating side of things!
Title: make-over!
Post by: Rotary_Menace on January 09, 2010, 09:35:13 AM
Very nice work fella, can you let me know where i can get some of those plastic car covers, like th one you have covering the blue supra?


Thanks Neil
Title: make-over!
Post by: Bobbit on January 09, 2010, 10:22:06 AM
Looking sweet bud, well impressed. I might need your skills before too long as mine is in desperate need of a respray (which i might add, you did offer to do ages ago! lol) but also i need a dent pulling out of the car which was hidden buy the rubber side skirts but now i\'ve got the carbon ones on it look terrible (wasn\'t my fault btw)
Is Paul the guy who does the carbon fibre work?
Anyways, car looks great bud and best of luck setting up your own business, hope it goes well for you.
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 09, 2010, 10:40:19 AM
Quote from: Rotary_Menace;664292Very nice work fella, can you let me know where i can get some of those plastic car covers, like th one you have covering the blue supra?
 
 
Thanks Neil

 
it is a roll you get mate, from any paint supplier really.
they are about £20-£25 a roll, just pull it over the car and cut to length!
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 09, 2010, 10:42:22 AM
Quote from: Bobbit;664303Looking sweet bud, well impressed. I might need your skills before too long as mine is in desperate need of a respray (which i might add, you did offer to do ages ago! lol) but also i need a dent pulling out of the car which was hidden buy the rubber side skirts but now i\'ve got the carbon ones on it look terrible (wasn\'t my fault btw)
Is Paul the guy who does the carbon fibre work?
Anyways, car looks great bud and best of luck setting up your own business, hope it goes well for you.

lol yup i did mate.
 
yeah thats the same lad, he dont really do carbon work tho like jurgn had put on JNE, but he got Gavin\'s bonnet looking like new!
 
and thanks bud :)
Title: make-over!
Post by: Rotary_Menace on January 09, 2010, 11:23:19 AM
thanks, is there any term i can go searching for?
Title: make-over!
Post by: Rotary_Menace on January 09, 2010, 11:24:01 AM
Polythene Sheeting?
Title: make-over!
Post by: Bobbit on January 09, 2010, 11:48:22 AM
Could you ask Paul if he could redo lacquer my bonnet and if so how much bud? I know you said he doesn\'t normally but hey, shy bearns and all that!
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 09, 2010, 12:02:42 PM
Quote from: Rotary_Menace;664318Polythene Sheeting?

 
its a masking film mate, this is what we use!
 
http://www.u-pol.com/product-cat/148/masking-film.htm
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 09, 2010, 12:03:39 PM
Quote from: Bobbit;664322Could you ask Paul if he could redo lacquer my bonnet and if so how much bud? I know you said he doesn\'t normally but hey, shy bearns and all that!

ah he will do that for you mate, i ment like make stuff out of carbon and so on. will get a price next time i am at the unit for you!
Title: make-over!
Post by: Bobbit on January 09, 2010, 12:12:31 PM
cheers buddy!
Title: make-over!
Post by: Rotary_Menace on January 09, 2010, 01:04:48 PM
Cheers :Santa
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 11, 2010, 06:28:15 PM
well got a few more lil things done to day,
i thought the car could do with a sorting out as it was starting to get a bit messy:
 
before:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/182.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/183.jpg)
 
after
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/184.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/185.jpg)
 
then i finished off the rear bumper:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/186.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/187.jpg)
 
all preped ready for primer:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/188.jpg)
 
then a start on one of the doors, i forgot my paint stripper so started sanding off the stone chip, but its taking ages so they will be getting finished off tomoro:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/189.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/190.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/191.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/192.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/193.jpg)
 
then prep and prime the vents:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/194.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/195.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/196.jpg)

and my new carbon mirrors:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/197.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/198.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/199.jpg)
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 11, 2010, 06:29:32 PM
oh and Rob, Paul said around £200 as it takes a day or so just to flatten the bonnet down!
Title: make-over!
Post by: Bobbit on January 12, 2010, 10:07:23 AM
Sounds a little steep to me that bud, i\'ll see if I can flatted the bonnet myself and take it in to see if he\'d be happy with my efforts and then give me a price for the lacquering alone.
I like your mirrors, just got myself a plastic set from spa that I plan to cover in carbon, have you seen the thread on FD:UK about the bases?
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 12, 2010, 05:11:38 PM
okay mate no bother, yeah he says the price its just down to the time it takes to get all the bonnet down to a good layer of resin!
 
am not on FD:uk mate, not that i know of anyway lol
 
have you got a link?
Title: make-over!
Post by: MaLicE on January 12, 2010, 06:15:20 PM
http://www.fduk.org/forum/showthread.php?t=16401

thats the link, guy is on here too has a site called billet bits... its bases that fit in the stock location for the mirrors...
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 12, 2010, 06:52:31 PM
lol i have just welded up and smoothed over the stock points haha
Title: make-over!
Post by: MaLicE on January 12, 2010, 07:21:55 PM
no need then lol!
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 12, 2010, 08:10:28 PM
shame i didnt know about it, would of saved so much time! lol
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 14, 2010, 05:27:54 PM
well some more bits and bobs done.
 
it was taking to long to get the stone chip off so some good old Nitro Mors give a hand:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/200.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/201.jpg)
 
then it was time to block up to old mirrors holes (i did weld first but forgot to take a pick):
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/202.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/203.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/204.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/205.jpg)
 
then i primed the prepped panels and with the left over i primed in inside/door edge:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/206.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/207.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/208.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/209.jpg)
Title: make-over!
Post by: batman on January 14, 2010, 06:07:41 PM
looking schweet mate
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 14, 2010, 06:08:28 PM
thanks bud!
Title: make-over!
Post by: MaLicE on January 18, 2010, 07:30:00 PM
any updates mate??
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 18, 2010, 07:37:15 PM
sorry mate, aint been working on it for the past few days just tidying stuff up! i shall be starting again tomoro!
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 26, 2010, 06:33:09 PM
well long time no post, it did not help that my cam got washed with orange juice!
anyways some more picks for you all

finished off the pass side door:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/210.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/211.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/212.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/213.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/214-1.jpg)
 
also got started on the rear bumper and vent, both got reactions for some gay
reason, but also both got sorted:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/214.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/215.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/216.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/217.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/218.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/219.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/220.jpg)

while i was doing the bumper i started to flat back the clear coat for a smoother finish:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/221.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/222.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/224.jpg)

then started to fit a few bits up:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/255.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/226.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/227.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/228.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/229.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/230.jpg)
 
then a start on the front bumper. the after market one if off by miles, so much so that i cut my stock on in half to get a better panel gap and bridge the two together, even doing this the curves of the after market bumper seem to be really really off to stock within only 1-2" of panel gaps, so might have to buy a new front bumper:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/231.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/232.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/233.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/234.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/235.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/236.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/237.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/238.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/239.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/240.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/241.jpg)
Title: make-over!
Post by: MaLicE on January 26, 2010, 06:44:36 PM
shame about the bumper mate! who did you get it from??

also what front mount u using?
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 26, 2010, 06:52:31 PM
a lad off here bud, he said it was from replikit though! got it cheap like, so not a great loss!
Title: make-over!
Post by: MaLicE on January 26, 2010, 06:58:53 PM
should of spoken to replikit before you cut it, they supposedly guarantee fitment... and will make it fit if it doesnt lol!

good luck :)

oh any info on the front mount?? im looking to buy one myself lol!
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Post by: ENVYD on January 26, 2010, 07:16:08 PM
i was not 100% sure if it was from them or not tho mate, as there is no stamp/ paper work and i am sure there finish is with a white gel coat!
 
 
 
its custom mate, r33 gtr intercooler with the core exits moved from the side to the top (well bottom lol) with custom pipe work lol!
Title: make-over!
Post by: RobMatthews on January 26, 2010, 09:32:04 PM
check the 99 spec turn and sidelights fit, i\'ll bet my bottom dollar they dont even come very close...

ps hope they do but did not want you going through it all getting it painted etc to find the dont
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 26, 2010, 09:36:14 PM
you mean in the bumper itself? is so, they dont, i have already made markings on the bumper that needs cut back for them to fit in! wish i knew were the bumpe came from as the mold is very bad!
Title: make-over!
Post by: RobMatthews on January 26, 2010, 09:43:56 PM
yeah! although the one i had only needed some minor adjustment to make a decent fit, the sidelight/turn signal never fitted well though,just left them out for more airflow to my oil coolers.

I dont think its a replikit bumper(i dont know how good theirs is though),looks like one made by ibk bodykits.
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 26, 2010, 10:05:50 PM
yeah, i have seen a few by replikit and they seemed to fit alot better!
Title: make-over!
Post by: steve77964 on January 26, 2010, 10:32:10 PM
enjoying this thread mate! cars looking great!
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on January 26, 2010, 10:35:59 PM
thanks bud!
Title: make-over!
Post by: turbo boy on January 31, 2010, 08:27:21 PM
Your build is almost identical to mine! How did you paint around the windscreen sills? Did you carefully mask it up or did you take the rubber sills off?
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on February 01, 2010, 12:21:53 AM
cool, you got some picks?
 
the rubber was damaged so cut off, the window itsself is going to come out to fit the new seal!
Title: make-over!
Post by: MaLicE on February 01, 2010, 12:40:32 AM
does the whole window need to come out to do that?
Title: make-over!
Post by: batman on February 01, 2010, 09:05:43 AM
not long now envy cars looking real good just becarefull that bumper doesnt crack you ll get a lot of vibration and down force with that nose id worry the fibreglass and plastic separate but looking mint all the same
Title: make-over!
Post by: turbo boy on February 01, 2010, 05:20:15 PM
Quote from: ENVYD;669310cool, you got some picks?
 
the rubber was damaged so cut off, the window itsself is going to come out to fit the new seal!
Nice one. I think thats what we`ll gonna do then. I`ll post some pics when its painted next month. Cheers
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on February 01, 2010, 09:22:39 PM
Quote from: MaLicE;669313does the whole window need to come out to do that?

yup as the strip sits under the glass itself on both front and back windows!
 
Quote from: batman;669328not long now envy cars looking real good just becarefull that bumper doesnt crack you ll get a lot of vibration and down force with that nose id worry the fibreglass and plastic separate but looking mint all the same

thanks mate, yeah i stoped and got myself a new front bumper as i did not wanna risk this!
 
Quote from: turbo boy;669440Nice one. I think thats what we`ll gonna do then. I`ll post some pics when its painted next month. Cheers

 
okay cool, what colour your going? and how much the same? or do we have to wait fo rthe piccys lol
Title: make-over!
Post by: chrisJDM on February 01, 2010, 09:39:04 PM
awesome project looking good, will be great to see the finished result gonna be impressive
Title: make-over!
Post by: batman on February 01, 2010, 09:59:05 PM
Quote from: turbo boy;669219Your build is almost identical to mine! How did you paint around the windscreen sills? Did you carefully mask it up or did you take the rubber sills off?

 
ow .... id hate the same build lol :Ladys-man
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on February 01, 2010, 10:01:54 PM
lol mine is in paint first anyways :P
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on March 16, 2010, 09:16:10 PM
well a small update :D as i have tryed to bother myself to stop back and do some
work on the car!
 
anyways some picks:
 
new bumper temp fitted:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/242.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/243.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/244.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/245.jpg)
 
painted:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/248.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/249.jpg)
 
prep light for tinting:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/250.jpg)
 
sound system 90% done:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/251.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/252.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/253.jpg)
 
bumper fitted with lights (lights temp fitted):
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/256.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/257.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/258.jpg)
 
and some lowering work:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/259.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/260.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/261.jpg)
 
some Zeal coilovers mmm:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/262.jpg)
 
fitted after some underseal:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/263.jpg)
 
final result (sort off) wanna drop 15-20mm more but need aftermarket drop links, also
need some spacers rock on +0 offset:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/264.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/265.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/266.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/267.jpg)
 
steven
Title: make-over!
Post by: MaLicE on March 16, 2010, 09:25:23 PM
looking good! need an overall pic though lol!
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on March 16, 2010, 09:28:39 PM
its only that one shock i got fitted today lol!
Title: make-over!
Post by: karl_tate on March 16, 2010, 09:42:39 PM
man your lazy hahaha
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Post by: ENVYD on March 16, 2010, 09:55:39 PM
lol it was after work i didnt finish work till 5.30 then fitted that and went home!
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Post by: Rotormotor on March 17, 2010, 11:18:16 PM
This RX is gonna look very nice when finished. Just to let you know, your brake disc is on the wrong side. The grooves are running against the forward rotation.That way they will wear the pads very quickly and can cause noise under heavy braking.
I\'ve seen alot of cars with this mistake.
My mate has just bought a Scooby and the front discs are round the wrong way. Horrid wurring noise under long braking.
Title: make-over!
Post by: batman on March 18, 2010, 12:37:33 AM
Quote from: Rotormotor;679968This RX is gonna look very nice when finished. Just to let you know, your brake disc is on the wrong side. The grooves are running against the forward rotation.That way they will wear the pads very quickly and can cause noise under heavy braking.
I\'ve seen alot of cars with this mistake.
My mate has just bought a Scooby and the front discs are round the wrong way. Horrid wurring noise under long braking.

 
i\'m not sure if they are mate i had a big discussion on this when i fitted mine and every technical  bod i phoned said it has nothing to do with the groves on the disc its the vents in the middle that need to go the right way thats the important bit ... so they might be right dont believe the hype i thought that and originally fitted mine wrong the first time and mine point the same as envys now ;)
Title: make-over!
Post by: FDAsh on March 18, 2010, 06:03:05 PM
I love the colour, makes me want to hurry up and get mine resprayed now, nothing like fresh paint *dribbles*
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Post by: ENVYD on March 18, 2010, 06:46:47 PM
Quote from: Rotormotor;679968This RX is gonna look very nice when finished. Just to let you know, your brake disc is on the wrong side. The grooves are running against the forward rotation.That way they will wear the pads very quickly and can cause noise under heavy braking.
I\'ve seen alot of cars with this mistake.
My mate has just bought a Scooby and the front discs are round the wrong way. Horrid wurring noise under long braking.

Yeah, just like Batman said, i always thought that that grove should go the other way to force the heat to the edge of the disk, but i was wrong! they are now fitted the correct way and worked much better, no noise either!
 
Quote from: FDAsh;680166I love the colour, makes me want to hurry up and get mine resprayed now, nothing like fresh paint *dribbles*

 
yeah very true mate lol!
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on March 18, 2010, 07:02:30 PM
the new piccys..

can anyone say low lmao..(i am going to raise the front a bit)
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/268.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/269.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/270.jpg)
 
new nuts:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/271.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/272.jpg)
 
shorten of the rod as i did not like how much they stuck out!
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/273.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/274.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/275.jpg)

and fitted (dont think they look bad for craft square reps):
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/276.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/277.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/278.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/279.jpg)
 
Steven
Title: make-over!
Post by: FD3S Efini on March 19, 2010, 07:49:44 AM
loooking good mate cant wait to see this finished
 
Kris
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on March 19, 2010, 06:02:13 PM
thanks bud!
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Post by: dthebuk on March 19, 2010, 08:00:08 PM
could do with some more poke.
 
car looks awesome though, some amazing work you\'ve done there
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Post by: ENVYD on March 19, 2010, 09:29:44 PM
i guess by poke you mean mean power?
 
the estimate power out put at the moment it within 360-380hp on the stock twins!
 
once the twins go, a t51r is on the cards!
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Post by: dthebuk on March 19, 2010, 11:24:21 PM
oh no, power is more thank enough imo.

i meant more poke as in the wheels poking out a bit more.
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on March 20, 2010, 02:57:35 PM
ah okay bud! yeah, i think i could only get away with 5mm spacers though!
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Post by: ENVYD on March 20, 2010, 06:15:24 PM
colour coded strut bar ends, just to bring the colour into the engine bay a bit:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/280.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/281.jpg)
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Post by: MaLicE on March 20, 2010, 06:20:36 PM
dunno if i asked this before but what front mount is that?
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Post by: ENVYD on March 20, 2010, 06:27:48 PM
i think you did mate, anways its from a r33 gtr skyline, but the core ends have been cut from the sides and mounted on top!
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Post by: ENVYD on March 20, 2010, 10:50:17 PM
quick phone snap of bonnet:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/cid_0_1.jpg)
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Post by: dthebuk on March 21, 2010, 03:01:05 PM
ah that looks sweet
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Post by: mattywhitt on March 21, 2010, 03:30:03 PM
Looks smart, whre did you get the bonnet from?
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Post by: ENVYD on March 21, 2010, 07:54:20 PM
thanks bud, i got it off a local lad that never used it, along with the diffuser! and he got them from america paid about £1200 for the two (i think) and i got them a bit cheaper lol
Title: make-over!
Post by: DSNorth on March 21, 2010, 08:10:36 PM
Ive just finished reading through this from start to finsih ( well looking at the piccys )

And I have only oe comment...

You.. are a legend !

fantastic work mate, she looks stunning :D

Im exited to see her all finished :D
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on March 21, 2010, 08:28:44 PM
thanks bud :)
 
hope to have some more piccys tomorro of a new stance and the bonnet fitted properly!
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on March 22, 2010, 05:47:01 PM
new temp stance untill i get longer studs :D
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/282.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/283.jpg)
 
and some more piccys of the bonnet (not the best fitting thing every like):
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/284.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/285.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/286.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/287.jpg)
Title: Epic!
Post by: DrDan on March 22, 2010, 11:20:51 PM
Envyd,
 
Your stance is *EPIC* :)
Also loving the quality of that spray job :) :god
 
Quote from: ENVYD;681042new temp stance untill i get longer studs :D
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/282.jpg)
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/283.jpg)

Are you leaving the wheels that close to the arch? How hard do you have to run the rear suspension to stop your wheels wrecking your bodywork...
... or do you only drive the smoothest & flatest roads :Thumbs-up
 
 
DrDan.
 
PS Do you still have your plastic fuel filler flap? If you are no longer in need of it, I could give it a good home :)
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on March 23, 2010, 10:04:05 PM
Quote from: DrDan;681155Envyd,
 
Your stance is *EPIC* :)
Also loving the quality of that spray job :) :god
 
 
 
Are you leaving the wheels that close to the arch? How hard do you have to run the rear suspension to stop your wheels wrecking your bodywork...
... or do you only drive the smoothest & flatest roads :Thumbs-up
 
 
DrDan.
 
PS Do you still have your plastic fuel filler flap? If you are no longer in need of it, I could give it a good home :)

 
thanks mate, yeah thats how close they will be staning, on compression the top of the wheels starts to tuck in with more -camber, so it starts to clear a lil more!
 
i think i have it some where bud! can have a look? £10 posted
Title: make-over!
Post by: DrDan on March 23, 2010, 11:31:16 PM
Quote from: ENVYD;681472thanks mate, yeah thats how close they will be staning, on compression the top of the wheels starts to tuck in with more -camber, so it starts to clear a lil more!
 
i think i have it some where bud! can have a look? £10 posted

Ah yes... forgot about camber ;)
[I have no stance :rolleyes: but plenty of speed-bumps in my near vicinity :3Confused]
 
Please do have a look if you can... I\'ve sent you email to your s13... hotmail address :)
 
Thanks,
Dan.
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on April 06, 2010, 08:53:10 PM
small update,
 
started the tail gate:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/288.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/289.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/290.jpg)
 
temp fitted one of my new seals:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/291.jpg)
 
and the diffuser, temp fitted (god i love carbon):
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/292.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/293.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/294.jpg)
 
steven
Title: make-over!
Post by: BenLewisMav on April 06, 2010, 11:00:53 PM
Absolutely beautiful mate, will hopefully be able to see it in the flesh some time.

Quote from: ENVYD;681472thanks mate, yeah thats how close they will be staning, on compression the top of the wheels starts to tuck in with more -camber, so it starts to clear a lil more!

According to a test one of the guys did on a US forum, for every 2 inches the suspension travels up you get 3 degrees of negative camber.
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Post by: ENVYD on April 07, 2010, 09:51:58 PM
yeah maybe mate, hope to be getting a a few shows with in in the future!
 
hmm my should be around 3 then, as it must be about 2" drop (i think)
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on May 04, 2010, 07:52:26 PM
well some free lance photographers were up at Jurgen\'s (jm-import) the other day and they knew about my car from last month they were up, they had spoken to a few mags and got loads of interest in my car (jap performance said they might use it as a cover car when finished) so they wanted to get a few snaps on it to show the mags!
 
anyways, i give it a bit of a clean and pushed it over to Jurgen’s ready for them, while they were away doing a shoot! but doing this, i cracked the front bumper lol, at least i know its low enough!
 
some quick snaps i got anyways:
diffuser is back off for a lil bit (just to push around)
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/300.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/301.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/302.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/303.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/304.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/305.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/306.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/307.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/308.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/309.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/310.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/311.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/312.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/313.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/314.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/316.jpg)

bless, how small dose it looks between a 33gtr and a supra:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/315.jpg)
Title: make-over!
Post by: MaLicE on May 04, 2010, 08:04:29 PM
hnmmm i really like this build... but!

i think you either need bigger wheels or it needs bringing up a bit... wheels just look lost :(
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on May 04, 2010, 08:49:47 PM
yeah it looks that way on the photos for some reason bud! the stance looks well diffrent in person!
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Post by: Joeh on May 05, 2010, 04:16:50 PM
Waah, thats way to low even for a road without speed bumps! Uneven road will be a PITA and make you cringe when you scratch the underbody :(
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Post by: ENVYD on May 05, 2010, 06:17:52 PM
nah its fine bud! i dont mind if a catch it,  i will just fix it! i have seen many cars that are lower and are fine on the avrage road!
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on June 06, 2010, 06:48:15 PM
well a small up date after alot of passed time:
 
anyways, got the tailgate painted yesterday and fitted it today (still needs a flat and polish):
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/320.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/321.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/324.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/325.jpg)
 
also fitted new coilovers:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/326.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/327.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/328.jpg)
 
put some new stickies and bonded the front seal:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/322.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/323.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/318.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/329.jpg)

diffuser fitted:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/330.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/331.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/332.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/333.jpg)
Title: make-over!
Post by: neil_jdmr on June 06, 2010, 09:29:19 PM
Looking sweet mate,
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Post by: ENVYD on June 06, 2010, 09:35:44 PM
thanks bud! still a few lil bits to get sorted, hope to be driving it by the end of the month!
Title: make-over!
Post by: Bobbit on June 07, 2010, 10:00:33 AM
I\'ve got a spare rear bumper black plastic trim thingie if you need one mate, looking at the 2nd to last pic it would fit between the diff and rear bumper and would finish off the back of the car a treat
Title: make-over!
Post by: MaLicE on June 07, 2010, 02:08:36 PM
looking at your car without the rear glass... someone needs to make a fd pickup!
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on June 07, 2010, 06:41:52 PM
Quote from: Bobbit;698078I\'ve got a spare rear bumper black plastic trim thingie if you need one mate, looking at the 2nd to last pic it would fit between the diff and rear bumper and would finish off the back of the car a treat

 
i have paint the fuel tank and that today bud so dont look to bad now! plus sometime i think the plastic twist on the diffuser and can look odd! thanks anyways!
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on June 07, 2010, 06:42:24 PM
Quote from: MaLicE;698137looking at your car without the rear glass... someone needs to make a fd pickup!

 
that was one way i was going to go lol!
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Post by: hazza_ek on June 10, 2010, 04:02:46 PM
cars looking sweet mate. where did you get that rear diffuser?? is it genuine re-am and is it carbon fibre?
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Post by: ENVYD on June 10, 2010, 05:54:45 PM
thanks bud! its carbon but a copy!
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Post by: hazza_ek on June 10, 2010, 06:36:48 PM
can i ask where you got it from bud? been looking for one but cant find the copy carbon ones anywhere?
 
thanks
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Post by: BenLewisMav on June 10, 2010, 08:20:03 PM
Work of art. Love it
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Post by: Speedworks on June 11, 2010, 08:13:46 AM
Nice car, but why the stickers.... it\'s so ...ricey
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Post by: ENVYD on June 11, 2010, 04:49:17 PM
got it off ebay bud!
 
 
its just a groupe i am with! and the rotors are just something a lil diff, and as for "ricey" you can say it is just by putting a kit on it! so a few lil stickers dont harm it!
Title: make-over!
Post by: hazza_ek on June 14, 2010, 05:53:49 PM
wat exhaust you got mate. ive got a greddy and im unsure it will fit with the carbon diffuser im getting! its the same re-am style as yours and my exhaust looks and sits pretty much like yours lol
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on June 14, 2010, 07:08:29 PM
mine is hks bud, had to cut the back of the diffuser to make it fit like!
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on June 28, 2010, 04:07:35 PM
anyways some new pics of its running stage:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/367.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/368.jpg)

yess i need to adjust the drivers side headlight:
 
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/k-tec_tne/rx7%20build/369.jpg)
Title: make-over!
Post by: fil_auto on June 29, 2010, 01:39:32 PM
it\'s fdukin lovely - great contrast with orange and gun metal / black! Just sort that fduking number plate out! ;o)
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Post by: ENVYD on June 29, 2010, 02:38:35 PM
thanks lol
 
whats wrong with the plate like? .... plates are cool lol!
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Post by: dthebuk on June 29, 2010, 05:14:48 PM
car looks sweet, thought it\'d end up looking to lairy, but it\'s fairly subtle

good stuff
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Post by: fil_auto on June 30, 2010, 01:28:43 PM
the plate is great dude... it\'s the position that\'s poor! ;)
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Post by: ENVYD on June 30, 2010, 05:26:05 PM
thanks!
 
whats wrong with the position like ? i dont like them sitting in the centre like big teeth lol
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Post by: batman on June 30, 2010, 07:19:01 PM
looks lovely mate good job
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on June 30, 2010, 07:35:06 PM
thanks bud!
Title: make-over!
Post by: jackaleks on July 01, 2010, 12:21:59 PM
Quote from: ENVYD;701928thanks lol
 
whats wrong with the plate like? .... plates are cool lol!

chuck it on the dash :)
Title: make-over!
Post by: ENVYD on July 01, 2010, 12:44:38 PM
I did do that for 2 weeks and I got a 80 pound fine lol
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Post by: captainbizzaro on July 01, 2010, 11:13:44 PM
I\'ve got a tiny stick on jobby,got it at rs5-bout the size of a motorbike plate (long thin not square). MOT station don\'t like it but not had any trouble from the police. Touch wood!

Car looks great though.
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