RX4 BridgePort Turbo

Casey · June 14, 2012, 01:30:05 PM

Quote from: Grant Monkhouse;826336thank you, hopefully my quality of work will match your quality and detail you have done on your car.

Grant, just ask Chris how his SatNav is attached

Sorry, couldn\'t resist

Seriously though, both of you have/are doing some really excellent work. I can\'t see we\'ll be able to match the quality with Kimi\'s restoration, but you guys set high standards to aim for!

Grant Monkhouse · June 14, 2012, 02:41:08 PM

Quote from: Casey;826358Grant, just ask Chris how his SatNav is attached

Sorry, couldn\'t resist

Seriously though, both of you have/are doing some really excellent work. I can\'t see we\'ll be able to match the quality with Kimi\'s restoration, but you guys set high standards to aim for!

Kimi? Is that th FB a few of you are redoing? Is there a thread on it as I have probably not seen it. If you want an opinion on things for Kimi then I will give it, I find it\'s easiest when someone from outside of the box makes a suggestion on how to do something a different way even if it isn\'t how you want to do something, but it will alter how you to it to bring the ideas together.

Whilst I have been building my car I have changed things multiple times because once I have made a part I can see how to make it better.

For instance I have just been and swapped the compressor cover on my turbo today to make my piping simpler and neater.

Grant Monkhouse · June 14, 2012, 03:37:38 PM

in my previous post i said i was going to be removing the current compressot cover and exchanging for one with a 90* bend on it, drove to AET turbos, 50 mile around trip and swapped my old one for this new one, well chuffed!!

whilst the comp housing was off i got to see the comp wheel so i took the obligatory pics,

on the customer service desk they have this great piece for every petrol heads mantlepiece

Sectioned turbo showing all the inner workings, bearings, oilways etc

In this next picture i am trying to give you a view of what it will lokk like when its all welded together. I am going to be modifying the plenum so that the 45* bend sweeps straight into the plenum instead of into the centre section, which means i can keep it all 4" / 102mm piping.

i have chopped a 102mm 90* bend down and taped a 76-102mm reducer on for the purpose of the picture, and stuck it onto the outlet of the turbo, this will then sweep into another 90* bend into the CC, all parts will be welded but using tape for the mo until i have everything in final positions.

the image i have in my head of the finished piping looks good, and i will only be using 2 silicone joiners

and finally as you are all probably bored of my picture whoring over the last couple of days, one of the paint work, there are a lot of faint scratches you can see but they will polish out but i wanted to show you the amazing paint colour when the sun light hits it, a spread of light blue almost to black. For the rx8 fans reading my thread you will know that it is an RX8 colour, Stormy Blue, and is possibly the best colour going, its not cheap though.

Ada7 · June 14, 2012, 04:03:48 PM

The car has come a long way from when I saw it. Well done

Adam

Grant Monkhouse · June 14, 2012, 05:07:05 PM

Quote from: Ada7;826370The car has come a long way from when I saw it. Well done

Adam

thanks, i do believe it was like a block of swiss cheese when you last saw it in the flesh?

steve garbutt · June 14, 2012, 08:06:17 PM

Looking very neat as well grant

RX-8888 · June 15, 2012, 04:56:21 AM

Nice work , mate.

Grant Monkhouse · June 15, 2012, 06:20:22 PM

Quote from: steve garbutt;826405Looking very neat as well grant

Quote from: RX-8888;826457Nice work , mate.

thanks for the kind words guys:o

Grant Monkhouse · June 19, 2012, 03:42:42 PM

Just a few pieces for the puzzle that is my cc piping.

Also took delivery of my Kirkey seat.

Complete with covers

One shot from the back

Really happy with this seat, got it from a very generous member on here, delivered all for Â£200!

Grant Monkhouse · June 19, 2012, 03:45:19 PM

The seat fits just right. It\'s a little tight on my thighs but they are bigger than the average persons. This is something I can live with as probably going to lose a little weight over the few months so should fit perfect then.

Can anyone help me with computer problems? I can post through my iPhone but can\'t post on MRC through laptop?

C J R · June 19, 2012, 04:22:40 PM

I like the look of that seat ! What is the restriction like at arm height as it looks like the sides bend in a little.
What weight is this ?

Chris

Grant Monkhouse · June 19, 2012, 04:50:56 PM

It is very light. A few kilos maybe. I will try get some scales and weigh it for you. Chris if you want to try it out and sit in it you can come down to my house at the weekend or when ever I\'m at home? It\'s a snug fit. I rekon you would have more room than me in as I think I\'m a bit more muscular than you.

Grant Monkhouse · June 19, 2012, 08:02:51 PM

chris it weighs 4.8kgs, plus the cover. maybe another kg at most

TRIND-FD · June 19, 2012, 09:02:42 PM

Looking great grant, are you gonna be ready for god of pod. Was chatting with Garry Sunday. They were running the escort, getting some good times in too.
Was good to see him .

Grant Monkhouse · June 19, 2012, 09:26:18 PM

Quote from: TRIND-FD;826938Looking great grant, are you gonna be ready for god of pod. Was chatting with Garry Sunday. They were running the escort, getting some good times in too.
Was good to see him .

I doubt it will be ready for this years GOP but definately next years. Lol. Work slows down my progress on the car but if I don\'t work I don\'t cash to spend on things. Have spoke to my friend that welded to manifold and he has said he will weld the ally bits for me too which is great.

Have you swapped in your bridge port motor yet Keith?