1mz-fe VVti F430 replica

[Paul Woods]

I should have started this thread before going on holiday but i've just been so busy and didn't have time, anyway i am a little behind on progress but this is where we are up to....

The old engine/gearbox have been removed...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/08/333.jpg

There is still a lot of work to do in that engine bay, remove clutter, make a mount, open the access hatch etc

The 1mz itself has been stripped and built back up to the heads with MLS gaskets, i'm just about to start adding the pretty stuff to it now...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/08/334.jpg

The cam covers have been cleaned and primed ready for their topcoat tomorrow, i should also have the plenum and other engine parts ready to go on.

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/08/335.jpg

The car in question is "Beanyfelix"'s Mk3 Mr2 Ferrari 430 replica, i'll grab some pics of it on the lift tomorrow, for now i just wanted to get the build thread underway.

Lots more pics coming soon.

[Beanyfelix]

Thanks Paul,

I know you've been cracking on, glad to see some of the progress.

Looking forward to more.

Chris.

[Paul Woods]

Got lots of bits cleaned up today and the engine cam covers given their fresh coat of gloss black...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/08/376.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/08/377.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/08/378.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/08/379.jpg

Tomorrow should see some Ford Nimbus grey added to the scheme.

[cdwood2010]

Very shiny.

You have been busy today fella!

:)

[Beanyfelix]

Lovin it!!!!!!!

Looking good Paul. Glad i went with the colour scheme to match the colour scheme of my brakes and graphics.

Can't wait to see it all fitted and up and running.

Are your webcams back on line yet? I'll have to check now you are back on the case.

Look forward to the next update, thanks.

Chris.

[Torero]

Lokking good there fella, cracking job on those cam covers Mr W.:eusa_clap:

[dgh938peg]

Are these vvti jobbies full COP or wasted spark Paul?

[Paul Woods]

Full COP squire.

[Troubullsum]

So Shiny!!

[pistol pete]

looks good
any pics of the car?

[Beanyfelix]

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Here is a couple photos of my car prior to getting the Woodsport treatment.

It's based on a UK spec 2002 Roadster, built by myself over a ten month period, the car was completed and on the road April 2011. First show was Stoneleigh Kitcar show in May 2011.

End of last year i stripped out the interior that i had trimmed and had a professional re-trim done to go with new Audi R6 style seats that i have fitted. The one thing lacking was power, hence the 1mz vvti.

Other little tweaks to standard DNA cars are:

Door handles removed and smoothed
XYZ Coilover suspension
Tinted rear lights and side repeaters
Electronically operated door solenoid/poppers
Single wiper conversion
Bespoke interior


Now that the engine is going in there will also be a different exhaust setup, but that will be revealed as Paul progresses.

I'm struggling to add more photos at the moment so will add more when i sus it out, bear with me.:eusa_whistle:

Beany:icon_smile:

[Beanyfelix]

I think i have the idea of this photobucket thing now, so hopefully here are some photos of my car at Stoneleigh 2011.

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/28.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/29.jpg
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http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/34.jpg

[GaryA]

Looks good in the yellow and black, seen the carbon one on eBay based on some French tat oh deary me

[cdwood2010]

Clearly you now have the hang of it!

Great pics, must have seen you there! Going to check my photos!

C.

[Beanyfelix]

And a few of the revamped interior.

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/35.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/36.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/37.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/38.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/39.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/40.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/41.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/42.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/43.jpg

There we go then, hopefully that gives you all a good view of what i have done with my MR2, not to everyones taste i know but i have always wanted to build a quality kit car and this is the result of which the new engine will be the icing on the cake. I have never built a kitcar before, so am very pleased with how it has come out.

Now back to the engine swap and hopefully some more updates from Paul.

Cheers,

Beany.

[Beanyfelix]

Looks good in the yellow and black, seen the carbon one on eBay based on some French tat oh deary me

Oh yeah, saw that too. Down right embarassing.

[Beanyfelix]

Clearly you now have the hang of it!

Great pics, must have seen you there! Going to check my photos!

C.

Yeah, got the hang of it now, thanks.

I'm sure you'd have seen me there, here is the line up we had, my car sticks out like a dog's d***. lol

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/44.jpg

[Paul Woods]

More updates, here is the engine with its injectors and centre plenum fitted....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/46.jpg

Plenum basecoated Ford Nimbus grey and laquered to a high gloss...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/47.jpg

Plenum fitted....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/48.jpg

Throttle body fitted...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/49.jpg

Acis on....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/50.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/51.jpg

So the engine is almost fully built, tomorrow should be a day of gearbox building.

[nik]

i want one..lovely quality job from every angle.

[gavsdavs]

Engine pr0n. Loving it :)

[pistol pete]

both engin and car look really good :)

[Beanyfelix]

Looks better and better Paul.

Excited much?

[Paul Woods]

photobuckets been down for 2 days so unable to post any pics, anyway... with the engine complete i started work on the gearbox, using a St202 Celica box as the donor i stripped it down....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/107.jpg

Also stripped the Mk3 box for its LSD and swapped over the side bearings and crown wheel....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/108.jpg

Installed the LSD and built the box back up complete with the new extended 5th gear set....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/109.jpg

So that is the drivetrain complete, all work now will focus on the engine bay.

[Beanyfelix]

I love it when a plan comes together!

Hey Paul, get those webcams sorted out so i can at least see some this magic as it happens.:biggrin:

[Paul Woods]

Sorry the webcams seem to be permanently down now, i'm too busy to try and sort them so it will have to wait.

Access hatch fabrication complete...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/227.jpg

The engine bay is now complete and ready for the engine, all new braces welded in and bay painted satin black.

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/228.jpg

Tomorrow should see the engine and gearbox hung if all goes to plan.

[Beanyfelix]

Sounds like an excellent plan.:icon_lol:

[Beanyfelix]

Real shame about the webcams Paul, as I'd loved to have watched the magic as it happens, I'll just settle for driving an awesome Woodsport V6. Lol.

The wife probably would have got fed up of me being constantly tuned into Woodsports television any way.

Looking forward to the next updates with the engine in its new home and I can't wait to see how the exhaust turns out. Just not toooooo loud hopefully, lol.

After passing messages with Justin, I'm not sure if I should just go for all poly bushing on the engine mounts? I think with the way we have decide to run the exhaust, the reduced engine movement would help keep the tailpipes steady without the need for extra large flexi joints.

What do you reckon Paul?

[Paul Woods]

Yes i think polys all round might be a better idea with the planned exhaust, it will be tricky stopping them moving around too much in the bumper holes.

[pilotpete]

Nice seats - where did you source those from ?

[Beanyfelix]

Hey PilotPete,

We met at Newark last year and had a chat about your engine, if you remember? I still had the old mr2 Roadster seats in place then and have since had a full professional retrim done as my work on the interior just wasn't up to the standard of the rest of the car.

These seats are actually a replica of an Audi rs6 seat. They are not the absolute best quality, but for the cost of them you can't really complain. The genuine recaro version ate about £1000 each. Here is the link for the replica seats.

http://www.sportseats4u.co.uk/auto-style-type-rs6-sport-seat/prod_972.html

Hope that helps.

Chris.

[Beanyfelix]

Yes i think polys all round might be a better idea with the planned exhaust, it will be tricky stopping them moving around too much in the bumper holes.

Glad you are with me on that one Paul. I think the section of the flanges that the tailpipes will pass through May need to be cut at an angle as well to accommodate the different angles of the flange and the exhaust.

Everyone is wandering what the hell I am talking about, but hopefully you know what I mean Paul. Also I was thinking the lowest part of the tailpipes would need to extend slightly past the painted bodywork, so any condensation in the tailpipes would drip onto the top of the diffuser, not the bodywork. If that doesn't make sense give me a call when you come to that part and I'll explain, I'm sure you'll realise what I mean though.

Really can't wait to come and collect her.

Chris.

[Paul Woods]

I know what you mean, i'll address all of that when the time comes.

An update from a few days ago, i'm running around like an idiot right now but it's getting there.

Fidanza fitted...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/288.jpg

Engine and gearbox hung in the bay...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/289.jpg

The next week or so will be full of connecting stuff up, making torque mounts, modifying the subframe and making the twin intake pipe.

[Beanyfelix]

Awesome!

I can't believe how much space ther is behind the engine, but i guess that'll soon be full of Zorst.

Can't wait to get my hands on it Paul.:jump:

Will soon be time for that first start-up video.:driving:

Chris

[Paul Woods]

Remember the original bonnet catch slam panel has been binned, being a Ferrari rep it doesn't need it, so you have more space.

[Beanyfelix]

Yep, thought that!

[Paul Woods]

Can't believe all i got done today was a single engine mount, but that is the way it goes sometimes.

I approached this one slightly differently to the others, and made the Mk2 NA mount bolt onto the Mk3 chassis, this enables the 73mm Mk2 poly bush to be used...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/314.jpg

I then made a bespoke gearbox bracket, it looked a little unsupported on the left side, so i made one of the gearbox mounting bolts run through the back of the mount, first time i've done it this way and it looks much stronger.

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/315.jpg

The completed front mount...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/316.jpg

There will be better progress next week, i spent far too long fussing over this mount.

[cdwood2010]

It may have taken extra time to do the mount Paul but it looks totally stock.

Thats the problem with being a pioneer - you have to make the path! I'm sure that will pay off on the very next build.

You hang in there sunshine, you're special.

:)

[Paul Woods]

Yeah i'm very happy with it, just took far too long, i've made mounts like this a hundred times before.... i must be slowing in my old age.

[cdwood2010]

When we made Frankenstein's downpipe for JapScrap it took all day, but it was worth it.

I think it's more to do with being fussy than getting old.

c.

[Beanyfelix]

Can't believe all i got done today was a single engine mount, but that is the way it goes sometimes.

I approached this one slightly differently to the others, and made the Mk2 NA mount bolt onto the Mk3 chassis, this enables the 73mm Mk2 poly bush to be used...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/314.jpg

I then made a bespoke gearbox bracket, it looked a little unsupported on the left side, so i made one of the gearbox mounting bolts run through the back of the mount, first time i've done it this way and it looks much stronger.

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/315.jpg

The completed front mount...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/316.jpg

There will be better progress next week, i spent far too long fussing over this mount.

Colour coded mounts, Thanks!

I'm glad i saw this first photo, otherwise i'd have been wandering where the hell my jack was when i next needed it, LOL!!!!!

Beautiful work Paul.

[Paul Woods]

Yeah the jack allows me to control the engine orientation exactly while i make the first torque mount, don't worry it's not yours :)

[cdwood2010]

That jack has seen multiple uses.

Not only does Paul use it to get his wallet open, but we also used it to get Jasper off the floor of the tent at JAE.

Chris.

[Telecaster]

Flapjacks ....... the gynaecologist's favourite breakfast food and his most used tool of his trade.

[Beanyfelix]

Lol!!!

[Peebs]

that jack has seen multiple uses.

Not only does paul use it to get his wallet open, but we also used it to get jasper off the floor of the tent at jae.

Chris.

lmao !

[oteck]

neat, i thought you guys were all about 2grs these days... where did you swindle that one? heh

[Beanyfelix]

The 2GR was a bit of a stretch for me after the amount of money i have already spent building this car. Speaking in length with Paul, he informed me of the middle option between 1mz and 2gr, the 1mz vvti.

It just so happened that the timing was right as he had the front end of a Lexus RX300 on it's way to the workshop and if i wanted to go for that particular motor that particular one had my name on it, Result!

Can't wait to go fetch the beastie.

[Paul Woods]

Update time, the rear torque mount is now completed... this is the gearbox side...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/353.jpg

And the chassis side....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/354.jpg

The driveshaft support bracket has been made...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/355.jpg

Painted and fitted...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/356.jpg

The supported shaft bearing had a lot of freeplay in it, so we had to renew it with a brand new bearing from Toyota, £80 all in, but needs must...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/357.jpg

Bearing fitted and shaft installed...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/358.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/359.jpg

The subframe has also been notched and painted...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/09/360.jpg

I'd say 75% of the fabrication work is now done.

[geoff]

Thats Fab Fabing, Looking good its defo all in the detailing

[Beanyfelix]

It's looking so good I'm gonna be shamed into getting underneath to prep and paint the anti rollbar and drive shafts, when I get her back. Lol.

Excellent work Paul. That beating arrived nice and quick.

[Paul Woods]

Cheers chaps, it's coming together now.

[Tommytank]

That beating arrived nice and quick.

I know you want the car back quick, but sending round the heavies will not make the dark lord work faster....

[dgh938peg]

I know you want the car back quick, but sending round the heavies will not make the dark lord work faster....

But sending round tea, coffee and a mountain of biscuits does ... eh Paul!

[Beanyfelix]

Yeah, just spotted the typo, God damn predictive text!

I'm guessing Paul knew what i meant, lol.

[Beanyfelix]

Oh, it should have read "Bearing" lol.

[Paul Woods]

I'd pay good money for the right sort of beating :) :SmackBottom:

[cdwood2010]

I'd pay good money for the right sort of beating

Yeah I've heard about your sort.

:)

[Beanyfelix]

Oh dear, what have I started? Lol

[snowtigger]

ive got a film some were ? anybody got the pick of paul being taped up in bubble wrap?

[Paul Woods]

A bit more progress, working on these replicas is a lot harder than a basic Mk3, not much access to areas and always leaning over panels etc, but it's all in a days work really.

The engine is now on all four mounts and the rear subframe is back on, driveshafts fitted with new diff oil seals.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/paddy1970/Woodsport 6/Img_1242.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/paddy1970/Woodsport 6/Img_1241.jpg

Upgraded alloy rad fitted.... essential for a V6 Mk3, the stock rad is utter crap. This is a horrible job to do on a replica, the mounting brackets are buried UNDER the Ferrari kit, no thought put into having to remove the radiator at all really.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/paddy1970/Woodsport 6/Img_1239.jpg

The engine bay as it looks now, various bits of plumbing completed, gearchange assembly done, clutch line installed, it changes gear pretty sweetly.

Next big job is the twin intake pipe.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/paddy1970/Woodsport 6/Img_1240.jpg

[Beanyfelix]

Wow, that's a lot done in the last couple days. Can't be long til the first startup now.:jump::jump::jump:

Sorry about the extra work with the kit Paul. I have advised others to have the engine conversion first if they plan more power.

Glad to hear the gear selection is sweet, the quickshift kit I have in there was a bit tight to start with, but got better over time. I'll soon be able to enjoy it so much more. It did scupper my original plans for a stainless Ferrari style gate though as when I made up a template for the centre console, the quick shift had shortened the throw so much that the gate would have been able to fit within the circumference of a ten pence piece. Lol.

Can't wait to see it finished now. So impressed with the work Paul, thanks. I guess tackling that new exhaust system has to be one of the next jobs? Good luck.

[Paul Woods]

I'm used to the kits making the job harder now to be honest, it just needs so much more care working over the panels.

I'll be leaving the exhaust until last, that's quite a biggy on this build so i will get everything else done before tackling that.

[Beanyfelix]

Cool! Can't wait.

[Beanyfelix]

Well, while Paul is busy getting on with the job i've been ordering parts for the exhaust system this evening. I've been a bit of a nuisance for Paul as i've requested a system with a Cat fitted and also a Cat replacement pipe, which means he has a battle on his hands to fit everything in with the design of tailpipes we have planned.

I'm sure he will sort it out and produce an awesome exhaust.

The parts should be with you by the end of the week Paul, ready for a bit of head scratching next week, lol.

Chris.

[Paul Woods]

Today saw the marathon exhaust build start, this one will be pushing my exhaust fabbing skills to the limit, Chris has requested a tail pipe relocation to either side of the number plate, not only that but the tailpipes are only 10mm smaller diameter than the hole they need to exit from, this poses a problem, any movement of the tails is going to clatter on the bumper, not good. So i need to find a way to make the tailpipes solidly fixed and make the rest of the system flexible enough so that there are no problems.

Work began by marking out the areas to be cut....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/130.jpg

Then i drilled the circles out and air-sawed the rest...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/131.jpg

This is the hole finisher, this needs painting and trimming...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/132.jpg

Tailpipe mocked up in situ... this is what it needs to look like, but with no movement.

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/133.jpg

I enlarged the entry pipe to the DNA silencer to 2.5" and made new hangers for the silencer...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/134.jpg

This is the tailpipe solution, fixed solid to the rear crossmember and then flanged with a flexi behind it, the first of many flexis it will need...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/135.jpg

Both tailpipes finished and plumbed to the silencer....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/136.jpg

The view from the rear...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/137.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/138.jpg

Tomorrow will see the rest of the system completed, i've got to fit a CAT and plumb both banks to the silencer, and there isn't much space back there!

I think the hard bit is done though.

[Beanyfelix]

Oh yeah!

Killer job Paul, just as I envisaged.

Thanks for going that extra mile, perfect protrusion on the tails by the way, they look great.

Will look sweet with the trims painted, are we still looking at a rubber trim on the surrounds or do you reckon they'll look perfect just in paint?

Can't wait to see how it sounds, well hear how it sounds, lol.

So excited. First DNA F430 with this engine and first with Scuderia style tailpipes. Awesome.

[peggyontherun]

Savage work i hope if you ever sell this that i get first option in buying it :-)

[Beanyfelix]

Ha! Maybe swap ya for the Lambo, if we ever get bored. lol.

[pistol pete]

that really does look superb..

[OlberJ]

Now that's a touch of class that. Looks excellent.

[Paul Woods]

Cheers Olie.

Today i figured out the rest of the system, and it's turned out pretty good.

I started by running the front back into the sports CAT and piping that up to the silencer...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/159.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/160.jpg

Then swept the rear bank to the left before bringing it back into the CAT with a nice Y join, this extra length on the rear section serves two purposes, it allows an extra two flexi pipes and makes the rear bank piping the same length as the front bank. It's vital this system has as much give in it as possible before the tailpipes which are fixed to the crossmember.

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/161.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/162.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/163.jpg

Overview of the system under the car...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/164.jpg

The major sections removed for seam welding...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/165.jpg

[pistol pete]

piece of art work sir...

[Beanyfelix]

Flexilicious!

Knew you'd do it Paul, that is amazing.

Best of all, know dodgy U-Clamps and leaky joints. A proper system, something that was always lacking in the original build on the standard engine.

Need to hear it!

Chris.

[gavsdavs]

Lovely work.

[dgh938peg]

System looks great.... !!!!

That silencer is .... a .... errr .... a little small!

[Beanyfelix]

Not so much of a silencer, more of an empty can. Lol.

The DNA "silencer" does a reasonable job of making the old four pot sound more Ferrariesque, Paul and I debated the options and for a while I was gonna go with another silencer that Paul had lying around.

After building Paul's yellow 360 using the original DNA silencer, Paul thought it sounded great so convinced me to go with the DNA one. The can on Paul's 360 was mild steel, this ones is stainless so will hopefully have that raspy Ferrari tone.

It's all a bit of a gamble, so we'll see. Hopefully you could keep track of which Paul was which in this post. Lol

I expect the last thing Paul will want is to make me another system down the line, lol. So hopefully it won't be too loud. It will be loud, there's no doubt it will be loud as it's pretty free flowing.

[dgh938peg]

Ah ok.. as long as you know what you're letting yourself in for all will be good I'm sure... If anything, the the mild steel one will be a little more noisy; minimal carbon in stainless steel means it's less ductile. That basically saying the SS can will flex less and 'should' be quieter - Saying that, there's so many variables to consider (pipe diameter, # of bends, # of flexi's, length from each bank, etc etc that just who knows how it will sound to be honest!

[Beanyfelix]

It's definitely a suck it and see!

[gavsdavs]

Could be tiresome on motorways... Earplugs :) ??

[Beanyfelix]

I thought about that, hoping 5th gear extension should help in keeping down the revs, also rolling on 19's.

Failing that I've invested in some uprated component speakers so I can play some tunes loud enough on long journeys without blowing the toss factory speakers. Lol.

Most drives, the soundtrack of the car alone should be epic.

Paul, 360 Paul, says it's livable and he also knows someone with a V6 DNA 430 with a larger, baffled silencer who wishes it was louder.

The car isn't exactly subtle in looks, so loud should suit it. It's trying to get that instant drop off of revs that Ferraris have when you blip the throttle, that may be a challenge.

[paulcas]

...................

Paul, 360 Paul, says it's livable and he also knows someone with a V6 DNA 430 with a larger, baffled silencer who wishes it was louder.

The car isn't exactly subtle in looks, so loud should suit it. It's trying to get that instant drop off of revs that Ferraris have when you blip the throttle, that may be a challenge.

Hey Chris, trust me, you won't be disappointed. Not too bad on the motorway either with extended 5th gear, defo no need for earplugs! Going through tunnels is fu**ing hilarious:)

Regards
Paul

[Beanyfelix]

Oh Yeah, Tunnels will be a hoot.

Will have to take a trip via the Dartford Tunnel asap. lol

Chris

[OlberJ]

Wouldn't be worried about the free revving : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv0o4OD4a-Q

That's with the F355 backbox on only 2 outlets and it's a contrived system inside the backbox, so yours should be even better, assuming you've got a lightweight flywheel in there too?

One of the best sounding ones we ever built at Pauls was the Red Mk1 V6 (sorry, can't remember your name, dark haired bloke, rocker) that had a tiny little backbox which was re-used and it had such a bark on it, wonderful.

That hollow howl is what makes it for me. Fantastic fun through tunnels.

[Beanyfelix]

I couldn't get that link to work mate, maybe cos I'm on my phone though.

Yes, Fidanza lightweight flywheel fitted, so if all the little bits add up it should sound good.

Just had someone Photoshop the rear end on my DNA thread,

http://www.dnaoc.co.uk/index.php/topic,3139.msg19633/topicseen.html#new

What do you all think to the black around the tailpipes for more of a scuderia look?

[snowtigger]

have you seen this plasti dip stuff spray it on if you dont like it peel it off, as long as you follow there advice and leave it to cure its rock hard the guy in america even did his tail pipes in mat black didnt bubble or peel.

just an idea and like ir blacked out by the way.

you should hear how fast the 2gr revs with a fidanza and the right exhaust, my old one paul did was a hoot but too noisy at 70mph not pauls fault it was the exhausts a mongoose turbo just too bloody loud, next time im going for twin exit and that low burbble then live able at motorway speeds.

if you see a silver and black mk1 one pass you give us a wave lol.

[Beanyfelix]

Lol, will do.

[paulcas]

Just had someone Photoshop the rear end on my DNA thread,

http://www.dnaoc.co.uk/index.php/topic,3139.msg19633/topicseen.html#new

What do you all think to the black around the tailpipes for more of a scuderia look?

looks really good in the black Chris, suits the tailpipe exits much better than the yellow

[pilotpete]

Today saw the marathon exhaust build start, this one will be pushing my exhaust fabbing skills to the limit, Chris has requested a tail pipe relocation to either side of the number plate, not only that but the tailpipes are only 10mm smaller diameter than the hole they need to exit from, this poses a problem, any movement of the tails is going to clatter on the bumper, not good. So i need to find a way to make the tailpipes solidly fixed and make the rest of the system flexible enough so that there are no problems.

Really does look the bollocks, excellent job as always Paul.
Work began by marking out the areas to be cut....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/130.jpg

Then i drilled the circles out and air-sawed the rest...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/131.jpg

This is the hole finisher, this needs painting and trimming...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/132.jpg

Tailpipe mocked up in situ... this is what it needs to look like, but with no movement.

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/133.jpg

I enlarged the entry pipe to the DNA silencer to 2.5" and made new hangers for the silencer...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/134.jpg

This is the tailpipe solution, fixed solid to the rear crossmember and then flanged with a flexi behind it, the first of many flexis it will need...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/135.jpg

Both tailpipes finished and plumbed to the silencer....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/136.jpg

The view from the rear...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/137.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/138.jpg

Tomorrow will see the rest of the system completed, i've got to fit a CAT and plumb both banks to the silencer, and there isn't much space back there!

I think the hard bit is done though.

Really does look the bollocks, excellent job as always Paul.

[Beanyfelix]

looks really good in the black Chris, suits the tailpipe exits much better than the yellow

I think so. There is a new place opened up near me doing vinyl wraps, so I'll see what they can do with some satin black vinyl.

I need to get my hands on it now, and my right foot. Lol.

[Paul Woods]

No pics to update with as i'm in the wiring stage, actually both cars i'm doing right now are being wired at the same time, it's a full on Spaghetti fest this week.

[Beanyfelix]

Ooohh, not long til start-up then?

[Paul Woods]

Not long at all, still a couple of days wiring left in it but it should be running very soon.

[Beanyfelix]

Coooooooooooooooooooool.

Can't frikin wait, although I've been in hospital with my wife for the last 18 days, she's waiting to be transfered to a specialist hospital for surgery. Hopefully we won't be waiting too long and we won't run into any timing problems between her surgery and collection of my new smile inducer.

Any idea at the moment when you would need me to collect, Paul.

Whenever you can give me a rough estimate, I'd appreciate it. Cheers.

[Paul Woods]

Wiring almost completed, everything on this car takes twice as long because of the kit, but it should be running by Monday night/Tuesday at the latest.

[Beanyfelix]

Sweet!

[Paul Woods]

A much needed update, with the wiring almost done i had a massive brain fart, with all of the work being done to the exhaust i clean forgot about this one needing the fabricated twin intake pipe, you can't start an engine without that! So i had to set about making the intake...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/292.jpg

This is of course just raw fabrication stage, pipes bent and molded into shape, then welded together, i still need to make this pretty.... you know the drill....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/293.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/10/294.jpg

Apologies for the brain fade Chris, working long hours tends to do that!

It will be running shortly as soon as i have this pipe finished.

[Beanyfelix]

Lol, i wasn't sure if you had done that before the exhaust or not.

Looks good and will no doubt soon look even better when painted to match.

Is that some kind of heat shield/wrap/sock type affair on the rear bank manifold?

Looking forward to the start-up and no need to apologise, got a lot on my plate too at the moment.

Chris.

[Paul Woods]

No that's actually the original Lexus 1mz exhaust manifold, it looks kinda socky in the pics!

[Beanyfelix]

Odd!

Odd Socks! lol.

[Beanyfelix]

Will this be the week for First Start-up?

Maybe!

Really can't wait to see how the exhaust sounds.

Have you decided on how the two fans are gonna be wired yet Paul? One of the guys on the DNAOC forum suggested a little electronic gadget that can switch the fans on at a certain temp and can even be set to run the fans a while after the engine is switched off, have you seen or used anything like that before? Or would you prefer to go with a simple thermostat switch in the engine bay? Maybe you haven't even thought that far ahead yet. I remember you saying there was an extra temp connection in the 1mz vvti ecu, can you use that?

Interested to see what you come up with.

Hope you and your good lady had a wonderful anniversary. You were in Paris for you anniversary, yeah? I'm sure I read that somewhere, but I can't find it now.

Chris.

[Paul Woods]

Hi Chris, yes just finishing up that intake pipe i forgot about and she will be ready to run.

Yep we just got back from Paris for our 10th anniversary, it was fantastic.

I will probably use a temp switch on the 1mz for the fans or failing that a standalone temp switch somwhere, i'll be putting thought into that once the main swap is done..... there are a lot of little jobs on this swap and it's proving difficult with the kit etc.

[Beanyfelix]

Yeah, sorry about that, if i was to do it again i'd definately have the engine transplanted first.

Although i suspect if i called on your services again it would be for a 2gr in a standard mk3.

Looking forward to your next update.

[Paul Woods]

Finally caught back up with this now, the intake is finished....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/11/124.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/11/125.jpg

Just a few jobs to do in the engine bay tomorrow and it WILL be running.

Note to Chris, there are 12 bolts on your rear diffuser mate.

[Beanyfelix]

OOhh!!! More Shiney!!

Looks great Paul, looking forward to a video tomorrow then, huh?

Thanks for the bolt info, i'll get some alloy probolts and nylon washers sent direct to you.

Chris.

[Paul Woods]

Ok i have a video of the first fire up, my my she's got a gorgeous exhaust note, i even rang Chris in my excitment to tell him how well the exhaust had worked out.... however, i get home and realise my fucking iphone 4s mic is an utter piece of shit, once again it is picking up loads of valve noise that isn't there, you would think i've just installed a tractor engine, but in reality it is whisper quiet at idle, just a deep throaty burble.

When revved though it really has a great note to it, this thing is going to be immense under load, i guarantee it, built too many now and i just know it's going to sound fantastic.

The only bad news is i appear to have a noisy alternator on this engine, you can hear it squeeling in the background, so i've got to change that, i took the belt off to double check and the noise stopped, i do get the odd poor alternator on these 1mz engines.

It was freezing here today and there's lots of water vapour, almost looks like a steam engine lol.


http://youtu.be/cx46xV6iFjs

[pistol pete]

awesome work..
another one under your belt

[Beanyfelix]

Oh My!

The neighbours are gonna love that when i leave for work at 5 in the morning!

Ha, who cares. Sounds sweet even with the dodgy mic, Paul.

Can't wait to see what it is like at full chat. Hopefully you are able to post some videos as you test things up and down the yard.

Mega Excited!!!!!!!!:jump:

[snowtigger]

Sounds good, very jealous of you lucky bugger, one quick question with all that steam and the noisy alternator I christen this vessel the yellow kettle cause it sounds like you've got a brew on.

[Beanyfelix]

Yellow Kettle?

That's better than the amount of little kids who have declared to their mummies, "Look mummy, that car looks like Bumble Bee!" Little Bastards!

At least now Bumble Bee has a sting in it's tail.:icon_evil:

Cup of tea anyone? Lol.

[Paul Woods]

LOL @ the yellow kettle, Chris you do know that's now its official TB name?

[pilotpete]

Sounds awesome, even with the whistle ! Another top job Paul. Looking forward to seeing this in the flesh next year at the shows. Enjoy the drive home mate. We Bumblebees have got to stick together !

[Tommytank]

Mmmm, that exhaust note is giving me a serious twitch for a v6 aw11....

[gavsdavs]

Sounds nice - want to hear that at load it's going to be very fruity..

[Beanyfelix]

Yellow Kettle it is then! Lol.

If the car won't be too out of place I'm hoping to come to jae next year, as it's not too far from me.

I'm looking forward to meeting you all and to putting some faces and names together.

[snowtigger]

Bring it down the more that come the better the atmosphere is and I can shit you up in the 2gr lol.

Don't worry about it being a rep either underneath its still an mr2 so you will get in, there shouldn't be a prob we normaly can't sort or work around haha (grind the buggers down).

[Beanyfelix]

Cheers Tiggs,

Dunno about the ride in your 2GR, it may leave me wanting one. lol

[snowtigger]

Cheers Tiggs,

Dunno about the ride in your 2GR, it may leave me wanting one. lol

Chris had the same thing happen after he whent out for a spin in lees mk2, they should come with a highly addictive warning.

[Paul Woods]

Quick update, the noisy alternator has been removed and sent to Durham Auto electrics for overhaul, it's tricky to remove so i don't want to put another unknown one on there, hopefully i'll get that back tomorrow and i can button this project up.

[Beanyfelix]

Nice one Paul, thanks.

So looking forward to getting back behind the wheel. Did you manage to sus out the little issue with the door popper remote/switches/circuit breakers?

They can be temperamental at times, but I thing the original 430 door handles look like an afterthought and the car looks so much nicer with them smoothed, it's worth the odd hassle.

Chris.

[Paul Woods]

Yes i easily sorted that, i left a main power cable off the battery that you had installed for the door poppers, all working again now.

The auto electricians got back to me today and they will know by tomorrow if that alternator is repairable or not, i have another spare if that one is goosed but i'd rather use recon at this point.

[OlberJ]

crikey that sounds good.

what is the backbox exactly?

[Paul Woods]

The box is DNA, but i have to say it's a very small part of this system, the rest of it is Woodsport.

[Beanyfelix]

As Paul says, the back box is part of the exhaust system that DNA provide with their 430 comprehensive kit, which usually feed a couple of twin tailpipes in the regular F430 position.

The "silencer" is a very small part of the system, stainless steel, aprox 100mm diameter x 400mm long, absolutely no sound deadening material in it at all, basically an empty can. Originally fitted with smaller intake and outlets, but Paul has replaced these with 2.5" pipes and gone with my idea of a Scuderia style twin 3.5" tailpipe configuration. Paul's trickery with the pipework, i should think, is the main contributor to the sound.

Outstanding Job!

I will try and get some videos and soundtracks sorted when i get the car home.

Chris.

[Torero]

That sounds pretty good Chris, can't be far off the original soundtrack of an F430.

[Beanyfelix]

I hope not.:wink:

The previous system was no where near air tight, so this will perform so much better.

[Paul Woods]

Got the new alternator fitted today and run the engine up to temp, gave it a few good blats of the throttle.... dear god this one sounds immense, the most Ferrari sounding system i've ever built and i've built dozens!

It has a gorgeous rasp on the over run and a few pops and burbles thrown in too, perfect just perfect.

[Beanyfelix]

That's the sort of post you look forward to reading. I really can't wait to hear it myself.

Not long now til it's back in my hands.

Will we see a vid of it blatting up the yard, before I come collect her, Paul?

[vinp182]

I really should stop reading this thread as it keeps making me want that engine in mine lol

[dgh938peg]

.... vinny .... Vinny ..... VINNY ........

DO IT. DO IT. DO IT. DO IT :D

[vinp182]

Tempted mate, very tempted ;)

[gavsdavs]

It has a gorgeous rasp on the over run and a few pops and burbles thrown in too, perfect just perfect.

You know the deal, you can't say that without posting a vid of it :)

[snowtigger]

Vid with a proper camera not the crappy iPhone please or it didn't happen.

[Beanyfelix]

Me thinks you are out numbered, Paul. Lol.

[hmmmmm]

Cant wait to hear this thing on full blast! Lets get a new donation bar up to get paul a proper cam :)

[Paul Woods]

LOL, the iphone has decent video and sound when you aren't standing right at the engine, then it picks up lots of background noise, it'll do a good test run video.

[snowtigger]

Vid Now vid now vid now now now lol.

Am I as impatient as he's going to be?

C'mon if this zorst is as good and works well on a 2gr if its scaled up I may get one custom fitted to the mk1, my zorst is a bit too quiet, the first ones were great but droned badly at 70 +mph.

Was funny though I could set car alarms of all down the street, once I even set a house alarm off.

[Beanyfelix]

Burglary doesn't count though! Lol.

I've actually got a spare of these silencers, although it needs a baffle plate removing from the inside of it, which shouldn't be difficult for anyone on this forum. Let me know if interested.

[Paul Woods]

MRV6 and Jay both heard this run today and both agreed that not only am i a cunt, but that this was the nicest sounding replica i've ever built, just wait until you hear this in person Chris.

[snowtigger]

How many spondolicks we talking ?

Forum rules need to post a price before selling and all that don't want to fall foul of admins.

Tell us some thing we don't know about you Paul.

[Beanyfelix]

I never said I was selling it Tiggs, it's at Paul's. If you want it to give it a try, it's yours.

Paul, the more and more I hear the more eager I am to get her back. So looking forward to coming up to take it back off your hands.

I should know on Thursday when I'll be available to come up, so I'll give you a bell then. The smile isn't gonna leave my face for soooooooooo long, I just know it.

[snowtigger]

What you reckon Paul eh modding and to fitting it to the mk1 2gr?

I may just come up next weekend then to have a gander are you picking it up next Saturday?

[Paul Woods]

What works exhaust wise may not work on another Tiggs, they are different engines, different displacements, different in lots of ways, we could fit this type of system to your car and it could sound hopeless.

[MRV6]

MRV6 and Jay both heard this run today and both agreed that not only am i a cunt, but that this was the nicest sounding replica i've ever built, just wait until you hear this in person Chris.

We've always know that and yup this car sounds amazing. You would be hard pushed to find a better sounding car, end of!

[MRV6]

How many spondolicks we talking ?

Forum rules need to post a price before selling and all that don't want to fall foul of admins.

Tell us some thing we don't know about you Paul.

He played, "the gimp" in Pulp Fiction and didn't use a stunt man.

[Beanyfelix]

We've always know that and yup this car sounds amazing. You would be hard pushed to find a better sounding car, end of!

The comments on this system just get better and better. Every Fucker and his dog is hearing it before me though, lol.

Never mind, I'll be hearing it for a long time.

Until it turns me deaf of course. Lol.

Not sure when I'll be collecting yet, Paul and I will hopefully work out a day on Thursday.

[Paul Woods]

The car is 99% rebuilt now, got the exhaust trims painted (couldn't find a suitable rubber trim Chris sorry) , but they look pretty good to me.

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/11/278.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/11/279.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2012/11/280.jpg

Horrendous weather here at the moment, i can't roadtest the car until all this standing water has gone.

[Beanyfelix]

No worries about the rubber trim, I'll maybe sort something.

I'm thinking of having a piece of satin black vinyl laid on that numberplate are, following the lines of the diffuser edges. Someone on DNAOC forum did a Photoshop of how it would look.
2355

I think this will look good and the black rings will blend right in.

How are they held in place ,Paul?

[MRV6]

The comments on this system just get better and better. Every Fucker and his dog is hearing it before me though, lol.

Never mind, I'll be hearing it for a long time.

Until it turns me deaf of course. Lol.

Not sure when I'll be collecting yet, Paul and I will hopefully work out a day on Thursday.

It's true, my dog heard it and he said,"Bloody hell that sounds like my dangly bits". Then he said,"Is that the gimp from Pulp Fiction working the accelerator pedal"?

I said, " It's a long story son, have a boneo instead".

[Paul Woods]

Talking dogs, i could saw something witty about Spennymoor women but i'll leave it there.

Chris the rings are bonded in place.

[kalsingh1]

Outstanding

[MRV6]

Talking dogs, i could saw something witty about Spennymoor women but i'll leave it there.

Chris the rings are bonded in place.

Witty away mate, the wife and I aren't from Spennymoor we just live there.

[pilotpete]

Wot, still no test drive vid ??? Thou dost keep us in suspenders too long Mr Woods !

[snowtigger]

After loosing his pb account to a hacker he's been a bit busy I would guess, so no doubt normal service will be resumed after the weather has improved.

I wouldn't want my pride and joy going sideways up the yard in the wet on ice and gravel?

[Paul Woods]

Indeed, it's 3" of snow here, no ta!

[Beanyfelix]

Hey I'm super keen to see a video, but not of Paul trashing my pride and joy. Lol.

Was hoping to collect on Thursday, but Paul still has to do some high speed testing. Hopefully there'll be a break in the weather up North tomorrow and he'll be able to do the final tests tomorrow.

[Beanyfelix]

Well, it's a no go for collection tomorrow, due to the poxy weather. Aiming for the 18th now as my wife has to go back to hospital for surgery so I'll be away in London for a while again.

Hopefully there'll be a break in the weather for Paul to finish his testing and to maybe get a video posted.

[Paul Woods]

Yep, sorry Chris, it took me 3 hours to travel 13 miles last night going home, it's not good for 4x4s never mind V6 Ferrari replicas!

As soon as the weather breaks i'll be able to test it properly and then get you in the hotseat :)

[Beanyfelix]

Cheers mate.

[Beanyfelix]

How's the weather Paul?

Have you had a chance to do the road testing yet?

Hopefully we'll be able to get sorted for a collection next week sometime.

I'll give you a call when I'm back home.

Chris.

[Paul Woods]

Hi Chris, it's been solid ice here and terrible roads, i did get one quick blast up the bypass on Monday and everything was fine, but the business park itself is a complete no go right now, today the roads were too treacherous to risk full throttle.

I would like to think by Friday i have had more chance to test it for a pickup early next week.

The winter plays total havoc with my roadtests, i just can't risk damaging a customers car in these conditions.

[Beanyfelix]

No worries, next week works well for me anyway.

[Paul Woods]

I'm praying this ice lifts, it's like a skating rink here at the moment, very frustrating when you need to open the throttle fully under load.

[Beanyfelix]

Collection on Wednesday morning, woohoo!!

[OlberJ]

can't wait to see a proper video.

[Paul Woods]

Sadly the world ends on Thursday :0)

[snowtigger]

Yep some shit some said on the tinternet about the world ending on a forum the guys name was Nostradamusimsuchatwatingkilljoy20122012.

You will be happy once it goes for its first spin we need pics and vids on Wednesday .

[pilotpete]

Enjoy that drive home !:icon_smile:

[Beanyfelix]

Forgot about the world ending.

I guess I'll have to thoroughly enjoy myself on wednesday then. I'll see what I can do about a video or two.

At least I get to own and drive a v6 mr2 before I kick it.

[smash]

Now that is going to be a special drive - the car looks stunning and now (apparently!) sounds stunning too. i give it a month before you want a supercharger :-P

[Beanyfelix]

Now that is going to be a special drive - the car looks stunning and now (apparently!) sounds stunning too. i give it a month before you want a supercharger :-P

Luckily I'll only get to drive it for two days so won't have time for the extra expense. Lol.

[pilotpete]

It's gone all quiet, probably for a couple of days until he gets home via Scotland, Wales & around the south coast !

[snowtigger]

vrrrrooom vroom pic then vid some more driving, chatting for half an hour with Paul, drive home take it slow for fifty miles open it up the rest of the way clean polish put pics up or moan a out it being to dark and wet to do any of the above.

[Paul Woods]

Chris rang me to say he spotted an inner CV boot split at a friends house about halfway home, so he will be taking it gentle home until that can be sorted.

These Mk3 Ferrari reps run much lower than ordinary MK3 Mr2's and the driveshaft angle is a little steeper, the only solution is to raise them up a little to straighten the shaft a bit, around 1/2" or so, Chris had coilovers on his and i simply forgot to lift it up a little after the swap.

It's the second Mk3 Ferrari rep i've had this happen to, needless to say they will all get raised a little before leaving me from now on.

[snowtigger]

Nothing that can't be sorted by adjustment, is it a shock thing versus the weight of the engine?

I suppose if the standard mk3 is a bit liter than a bodykited mk3 plus running coilovers can be a bugger for shaft angles I.e no two cars being the same engine/body/suspension setup.

At least you've spotted the problem and a solution.

[Paul Woods]

It's the Ferrari rep kit, it needs the car lowering a lot to get the wheels sitting inside the new arch, this lowering places the shafts at a steeper angle, when you fit a v6 it slightly increases this angle further so the only thing you can do is raise the suspension a little to get a happy medium.

The stock mk3 v6s are fine though but I'm annoyed with myself that I didn't raise chris's suspension a little.

[snowtigger]

And I bet you can't put the engine too high because of the engine lid/cover arrangement or lower because of the crossmember, at least mate there's a quick solution to the problem it's not insurmountable.

And I bet he's happy with the car.

[Beanyfelix]

Like a pig in shit!

Paul wasn't kidding about the sound, it's phenomenal, and I havn't really opened it up yet. 80mph is at just 3300rpm with the 5th gear extension and is pretty quiet considering the noise the exhaust can produce.

I'll give a better insight when I've raised the coilovers and replaced the cv boot.

Still very happy though, just a minor set back but absolutely nothing to do with Paul's conversion, it was six months ago when we talked about raising the ride height, so I guess I can forgive you for forgetting, Paul. Lol.

Seriously though, thanks Paul, cracking job.

Look forward to wragging the tits off it.

Chris.

[snowtigger]

we need vids of said tit wragging just to prove it exist of course and if your ever up this way I think the Italian replica club have a stand normaly at tatton park which is a nice weekend event.

[Beanyfelix]

I'm not too sure how the Italian Replica Club feel about DNA cars.

I have chatted with Pilotpete before and we have had a look around each others cars. That's where i had my first look at the 2gr, Newark kitcar show, 2011.

Vids for sure when I get these few bits sorted.

[kalsingh1]

Hi Beany

I am in the Italian Replica Club and own a DNA old 355 and a DNA 360, so I don't see you having any problems and it would be good to see you, specially when I own a 2gr probably to go into my DNA 360. If you ever going past Birmingham be sure to look me up, I am about 4 miles from DNA.

[Beanyfelix]

Will be over there in New year sometime, so will let you know when.

[pilotpete]

No a problem with DNA cars in the IRC, it's only Extreme cars that are banned Chris.

[snowtigger]

Why's the extreme cars banned Pete?
And who makes the gallardo replicas ?

[Beanyfelix]

Hey Pete, right I knew there was one, that's alright then.

Should be able to pick up new driveshaft boot this morning, so will hopefully have it fitted by the end of the day, and a few adjustments made to the suspension, then I can see what she'll really do.

Although it's pretty wet around my way at the moment, I seem to have a small lake in my back garden, much to the amusement of the dogs. >:(

Beany ;D

[Beanyfelix]

Tiggs,

I've been trying to remember the company, here is the link.

http://www.spydersportscars.com/

I've not heard a great deal, but apparently nice people to deal with. They produce a spaceframe car powered by Audi v8 aswell as the Mr2 based kit. Kits.can also be produced in carbon fibre.

[Beanyfelix]

So, inner cv joint boot replaced today and the coilovers adjusted to increase the ride height, drive shafts noe sit at a shallower angle so should prevent future issues.

Also adjusted the camber as the rear wheels had a little to much negative camber, sitting more upright now to prevent wear on inside edges.

Will check fluids in the morning after my trip home from Woodsports and go enjoy that amazing sound.

[snowtigger]

Vid and pics or it never happened?

[pilotpete]

Long story Tiggs, but basically the chap who runs the IRC doesn' agree with the ethics & practices of Extreme. Their cars aren't safe and he doesn't agree with Extreme promoting their cars on the IRC stand at shows.

[Beanyfelix]

http://m1173.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/beanyfelix/VIDEO0027_zps9236f650.mp4.html?o=0&newest=1

Hopefully, here is a quick video taken in the car today. There is a bit of odd background noise and it looks like my son is going through some dt's the way the phone is shaking, but it gives a pretty good idea of the exhaust sound. Not the best of conditions for power runs, it spins the wheels in third gear no problem in the wet, lol.

The way the car pulls now is so much better, I can't wait for a nice dry day to see how it really goes with some bite in the tyres. My lad had a huge smile on his face, almost as big as mine.

Excellent job Paul, cheers.

[snowtigger]

Long story Tiggs, but basically the chap who runs the IRC doesn' agree with the ethics & practices of Extreme. Their cars aren't safe and he doesn't agree with Extreme promoting their cars on the IRC stand at shows.

Fair dues mate can understand exactly were he and the irc are coming from if its a bag of shite and dangerous.

Fook em

[Tommytank]

Vid no worky... :(

[Beanyfelix]

Works for me, on phone, I'll check on computer later and load it on YouTube if photobucket doesn't work.

[snowtigger]

Vid kaput for me on iPhone.

[Beanyfelix]

http://s1173.beta.photobucket.com/user/beanyfelix/library/?src=wap

Try this guys.

[Beanyfelix]

Bollocks, that might not work either. Will put on YouTube later, I officially hate photobucket!

[hmmmmm]

Works fine for me :s Quality is crap but the sound is pretty awesome, just howls at certain rpm's!

[chief44]

Sounds lovely that.

[Beanyfelix]

http://youtu.be/ECpekYGlnO8

Here's the youtube link if anyone can't get the photobucket one.

Yes, the sound isn't great, it's true what Paul says about phones picking up alot of background noise but as Hmmmmm says, it really does howl as the revs and load increases.

I LOVE IT!

[snowtigger]

I bet your as happy as joker in batman, or a gay blind man in a sausage factory.

[Beanyfelix]

Oh yeah!

[pilotpete]

Sounds pretty damn good buddy, reckon you'll be pleased with that. ( Those handles & brackets are fitted & work fine, thanks ).

[Beanyfelix]

Yeah, I'm well chuffed mate.

I'm pleased the handles worked out, glad to have helped.

See you at the shows.

Chris.

[Beanyfelix]

So, It's been a while since i've posted, enjoying myself too much.

I've done a little work on the car, fitted new grill material to the rear diffuser and used the same mesh to blank off the old exhaust exit areas, behind each of which there is now a 7" fan to extract some warmth when things get hot.

I'm busy now tidying up a few things prior to the shows starting, but have also started work on a one-off removable hardtop.

Here are some recent photos, hope you like them.

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[Beanyfelix]

Some better size images hopefully.
Last pic is when i stopped on the way back from Woodsport and discovered my CV Boot problem.
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[Beanyfelix]

OK, I've totally forgotten how to post full size photos.

Sorry.

[nik]

very pretty indeed, would love one as nice as yours.

[snowtigger]

It is very nice and I do love the prancing horse, but I fancy the lambo conversion at the moment mmmm or an italia when they sort that conversion out, all with 2gr power of course.

I bet your still grinning from ear to ear with this conversion.

[Beanyfelix]

Thanks Nik.

Most definately Tiggs.

The sound is just amazing all through the rev range, i love it.

Have you seen DNA's new 458 replica? Based on the fwd Ford Cougar though, which is a shame.

Now if they did a 458 Spider on the mr2 mk3, that would be a build for the 2gr.

Naturally the engine swap before the bodywork, Paul, before you say anything. lol.

Beany.

[cdwood2010]

very pretty indeed, would love one as nice as yours.

I seem to recall we had the pleasure of hearing this car at Bovington?

Nik and I both looked at each other and went 'oooooo' as he drove of.

Very yummy.

C.

[Beanyfelix]

I've not been to Bovington with the car i'm afraid, sorry.

Hopefully that is still what you'd say if you heard it though, lol.

Beany

[Paul Woods]

I think he's saying he heard your car FROM Bovington Chris lol

[cdwood2010]

Bovington? Or Bovingdon. Last summer? Big long runway. Baking heat?

Was sure it was you.

Must be losing it!!!!

C.

[cdwood2010]

Uh hang on, it was some other rep!

They all look the same to me obviously!!!

Appols!

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=20069

[snowtigger]

Once you've seen one yellow fezza youve seen em all eh Chris?

[paulcas]

I seem to recall we had the pleasure of hearing this car at Bovington?

Nik and I both looked at each other and went 'oooooo' as he drove of.

Very yummy.

C.

Hi Chris, that would have been me and my yellow 360 replica then. It was a good day out and great to meet you guys.

Regards, Paul

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz41-4-oo5A

[Beanyfelix]

Ahh, that explains it. lol.

Paul (Paulcas), are you gonna be at Detling next month?

I should be there for the whole weekend. Would be nice to put a face to the name, lol.

Chris.

[OlberJ]

Hi Chris, that would have been me and my yellow 360 replica then. It was a good day out and great to meet you guys. Regards, Paulhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz41-4-oo5AAwesome. What's the exhaust?

[Grenade]

That thing sounds incredible.

[cdwood2010]

That thing sounds incredible.

Doesn't it just. :)

[paulcas]

Awesome. What's the exhaust?
OlberJ,
It's a mild steel jobby that comes with the replica kit. The video clip was taken before I had a sports cat fitted, so at that time the system only consisted of the Camry manifolds and downpipes going into a rather small silencer and then out via the two twins. It's a tad quieter now that the cat's on, but still just load enough for me.

Beany,
yep I'll be at the Detling Show also, as well as putting names to faces, we can also compare exhaust sound tracks.

[Beanyfelix]

Sounds like a plan.

See you there.

Beany

[tiguy99]

Just watched the original cell phone video and am wondering if any new videos were recorded. The car sounds amazing