Shugsta's bodykit thread

[Paul Woods]

well mr shugs has waited an awful long time for this to happen but finally we have made a start on bodykitting his 1.5 that was completed many months ago.

First we assessed the cars condition,mostly exterior arch rot but a few little nasties lurking underneath,all to be taken care of of course.

This car is getting a eurosport kit,which i dont believe has been documented before although megatron built one not so long ago....

Shes a bit dull and tired looking....
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/07/233.jpg

Some rear arch rot...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/07/234.jpg

And some sill triangle rot...
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/07/235.jpg

theres also a few nasties on the lower door posts as per usual but in general the floor and chassis on this car are sound....once its welded up and the euro kit goes on it will look mint.

Heres one arch chopped out,this will be sealed up ready for the euro arch to go over the top

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/07/236.jpg

Loads more to come.....

[Rowdan]

Oooh been looking forward to this, was talking to Shugs about it on Saturday. The Eurosport does look really good and used to get alot more attention than the SC. Will look cool as when done.:thumbsup:

[richardmr23545]

She's lookin pretty beat up their paul, bet she'll look good as new with a bit of welding, body kit and the respray :thumbsup:

[adamh]

excellent sir.. well looking forward to this..back to good old swappage :mrgreen:

[millentubby]

Nice one!

Look forward to seeing this Shuggy - will pop over one day when she's back up and done :)

What colour you going for?!

[Shugsta]

Oh man! It's goin' tae be mega watching this transformation!:jump: :jump: :jump: She's lookin really sorry for herself now after sitting for nearly two years in total (mostly out the back of my old flat) but, if the way the engine turned out it is anything to go by, then she's in for a treat.:mrgreen:

Aye Colin, stop bye any time squire, you never know, I might need a hand with the lights :thumbsup:

[millentubby]

If you got a set of Puma lights then we'll get to work on it when the bodyworks done!

[Shugsta]

Cool! MT, I'll keep a keen eye out for some. Cheers:beer:

[Paul Woods]

some pics of the welded repairs being done....remember that horrid rotty bit from yesterday....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/07/235.jpg

well today it looks like this....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/07/260.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/07/261.jpg

this will all get seam sealed up and is now solid,these areas are covered by bodykit so dont need to be cosmetically perfect,just solid.

More rot on the drivers side rear....
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/07/262.jpg

and behind the OS triangle....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/07/263.jpg

Shouldnt be long before we rid her of tinworm and start nailing the kit on.

[whoozy]

What does the kit look like?

[Shugsta]

Great stuff Paul :thumbsup: It's shaping up a treat already :)

[Shugsta]

What does the kit look like?

Here's John's (MegatronUK) Eurosported 1.5 http://forums.twobrutal.com/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=53

[whoozy]

Nice,should look good when its done,are you keeping the same colour?

[OlberJ]

Dope as fuck :

http://forums.twobrutal.com/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=470

[OlberJ]

Christ Shug, slow down lol

[Shugsta]

Nice,should look good when its done,are you keeping the same colour?

Yip whoozy, it's staying black. Can't say I've seen one in black before but think it's goin' to look the dognuts.

Olie, you fancy photoshopping up an all black eurosported mk1 with 17" superturismos on old boy? :thumbsup:

[OlberJ]

Oooooohh i was just about to go to bed but seein as you asked noicely and i got mud on your jaikit........

[Shugsta]

Aye, the only bit of mud in the whole of JAE and it ended up on the buckie bottle...would ye credit it? lol Sounds like I'll soon have a new desktop background, cheers dude :thumbsup:

[OlberJ]

You not got a black one?

Turning a white one black is a bastid :

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/07/267.jpg

Sorry

[Mk1Chris]

all black eurosported mk1 with 17" superturismos on :thumbsup:

I'm sooooooooooooooooo jealous. Its gonna look the dogs.

I'll just have to settle for matt black and tsw blades for now :freak3:

[OlberJ]

I like the SuperT's though, suit the Eurosport spot on :

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/07/268.jpg

[Mk1Chris]

Super T's are the business, except shugsta's look more like the one's in this photo ;)

http://forums.twobrutal.com/showthread.php?t=7931

I'm glad they're making it onto a mk1.5 even if its not mine.

[Shugsta]

You not got a black one?

Turning a white one black is a bastid :

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/07/267.jpg

Sorry fur gettin' mud aw ower yer jaikit

Aint got a black one but this is more than good enough to visualise how she's goin' to look, ta muchly Olie. I agree, the turismos and kit look like they go well together.

[OlberJ]

If you can find a red or any other coloured car except white i'll have another bash matey.

[Shugsta]

Super T's are the business, except shugsta's look more like the one's in this photo ;)

http://forums.twobrutal.com/showthread.php?t=7931

I'm glad they're making it onto a mk1.5 even if its not mine.

Those are of course the very chaps Chris, still haven't clapped my eyes on them in the flesh mate but Jiff, Cheech and BSM have and all agree that they're the biz.

[OlberJ]

In special "Abbey" Yellow :

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/07/269.jpg

[Shugsta]

In special "Abbey" Yellow :

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/07/269.jpg

rotflmao rotflmao rotflmao rotflmao Classic!



























... does not imply health giving properties.

[Shugsta]

If you can find a red or any other coloured car except white i'll have another bash matey.

VoilÃ*

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/Eurosport.html

[OlberJ]

Will have a pop at some point over t'weekend. Anything else sir?

[superchargedsam]

Those are of course the very chaps Chris, still haven't clapped my eyes on them in the flesh mate but Jiff, Cheech and BSM have and all agree that they're the biz.

I helped carry those bad boys in when they arrived at Jiffs and was wishing i could just put them in the back of the camry and no one would notice! have them in 18" in white on my silycar and rekon they is an awesoem wheel for sure!

[OlberJ]

They look sweet as hell on me big cousin's V6 Clio, really fill the arches well.

[Paul Woods]

been a while since an update,dean has been up to his arse in welding,theres a lot more rot on this car than we realised,so cutting it all out and making a solid job of it is very important....if we skimp now it cant be done after the kit goes on....

here is the door post area welded....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/80.jpg

and more welding to the rear sill...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/81.jpg

[Shugsta]

Proper job Paul!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I suppose these Mk1's of ours can be a real unknown quantity on the rust front until you realy dig in and seak it out. Having said that, it fills me with confidence to see that my wee 2 is getting such thorough treatment. She will out last many a soon to be rusty Mk2 when the Wizards of Woodsport are finished working their magic. :praise2:

I don't know if Dean frequents the forum much Paul so please pass on a big :thumbsup: from me will ya fella.

[biteme]

Tell Deano that this is the type of person he's doing it for ...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/82.jpg

[Shugsta]

I think Dean already knows after I jumped into his Range Rover at JAE and slevered a load of pish for half an hour.

Aye Johnny, I love kebabs almost as much as you love pies mate.rotflmao

[biteme]

only your pies mate...

... which I never 'kin got! :)

[Shugsta]

only your pies mate...

... which I never 'kin got! :)

Well you sure 'kin got in about this kebab mate :D

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/83.jpg

[Paul Woods]

ha ha johnnys busted! lol

yeah shugs its a total unknown until you chip away the outer layers and see whats hidden,this one had lots of filler in the door posts and not much metal! but its all par for the course,seen it all before...

[biteme]

I barely remember eating that. Infact, the only proof is that there was some sauce on my shoe :P

[Marksman]

ha ha johnnys busted! lol

yeah shugs its a total unknown until you chip away the outer layers and see whats hidden,this one had lots of filler in the...

Was convinced you were still talking about pies at this point...

[biteme]

obviously, you never had one at JAE? They were immense, you were off canoeing in the Mk1?

[Marksman]

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

[Paul Woods]

here is what we do to welded areas that are going to be covered up with bodykit,this is fibral and its watertight...so we coat the welds with this and then seam seal over the top of the fibral to 100% gauarantee no moisture will get back through...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/104.jpg

Also on the lip folded and welded wheel arch,more fibral....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/105.jpg

Remember we dont care what these areas look like,they are under the kit and only need to be solid and watertight.

[Shugsta]

Great stuff Paul... fibral and seam sealer, I like it! You can never go far wrong with the "belt & braces" approach.

:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:

[biteme]

You can never go far wrong with the "belt & braces"

You looked a right twat the other night :D

[Shugsta]

You looked a right twat the other night :D

Well Johnny, with me being an altruistic soul, I just couldn't bare to see you feeling out of place.lol

[Paul Woods]

more tinworm im afraid,this time bottom of front door post.... so it was off with the doors.

Shugs i noticed the door hinges on the drivers door are fucked (thats the technical term by the way) theres loads of play in them,im going to try and drill them out and fit fatter pins to refurb them instead of trying to find good 2nd hand ones mate.

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/114.jpg


And the door post area welded...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/115.jpg

[Shugsta]

Hmmm, the tinworm seems to be bad all over. Is it turning out to have more than you'd normaly expect Paul? Thanks for sorting out the door hinge too.

[Paul Woods]

noooo this is par for the course mate,id expect this level of rot on a car this age,seen and repaired a lot worse.....she will be brand new eventually.

[biteme]

why? where else is Shugs taking her?

[Marksman]

She'll probably be finished this side of Christmas too :moon:

Owen.

[biteme]

I can at least hope. The only consolation is that one of my cousins visited tosspot last week to check on the car and ended up having a quiet word in his lug.

My cousins scare me as well! :(

On a side note, Owen. It's pissing down, so you'd best set off now for the Christmas Party

[Shugsta]

noooo this is par for the course mate,id expect this level of rot on a car this age,seen and repaired a lot worse.

That's comforting to know mate. :)


.....she will be brand new eventually.

A site I can hardly wait to see...:jump:

[adamh]

cracking resto work :)

[Shugsta]

Certainly is Adam.... a subject you know a thing or two about yerself mate.

[adamh]

*pain lol all in good stead

[Marksman]

So when are you starting the next one? :hidesbehi

Owen.

[adamh]

once i've blown a rod through the bulkhead :)

[Paul Woods]

well more rot....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/139.jpg

all very common areas of course....but pointless letting them hide behind filler!

The bottom of this wing was completely missing so its had a new fabricated section and fibralled over etc...no need for cosmetic detail under the kit,just get rid of rot and give it strength!

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/140.jpg

Now the first bit of kit can go on,starting with the door pod sections....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/141.jpg

and also the sideskirt section....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/142.jpg

This is all countersunk screwed and sikaflex'd into place,its never going to move.

Shes getting there!

[Shugsta]

Superb! :thumbsup:


:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:

[OlberJ]

Always wondered how kits went on properly. Watchin with intrigue. :)

[Shugsta]

Always wondered how kits went on properly. Watchin with intrigue. :)

This'll be a Masterclass Olie, of that I have no doubt :)

[adamh]

is that a bit of euro sport paul?

[Paul Woods]

its all eurosport squire! :)

[Paul Woods]

well you may have been wondering how works been progressing with shugstas car,well im afraid it hasnt.... our painter dean has been off sick for the last month and we dont know when hes returning.

So we couldnt let this project just sit there,so today i went in and did a full saturday morning on her....i managed to fit the rest of the bodykit to the car,so the front valence,arches,sideskirts,door pods and rear valence are now all bonded to the car....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/09/215.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/09/216.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/09/217.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/09/218.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/09/219.jpg

Over the coming weeks myself and anth shall be flattening her down,filling and priming the shell in preparation for its respray....progress will be slow as we try to fit this around our day to day mechanical work,but we will get there!

[nik]

looking good..shame about dean though..hope hes okay..
does remind me does anyone have a rear eurosport valence knocking around, i did buy one ages ago but it got lost somewhere in the TB crew..

[adamh]

i had just the front valence nik, not sure who had rear!?. top work paul, nemind!.. on with the job, you guys must be balls out right now..

[jasper]

Not sure either, I got the spoiler (from Al) & the arches (from Al again as Dan didn't want them). I think Paul got the side skirts.

[Paul Woods]

nik im pretty sure that eurosport rear valence is kicking around here somewhere....i remember seeing it and thinking who the hell owns that? must be yours mate.

[Sparky]

Hope dean is okay. I wish your master-painter (close to masturbater but not quite) a speedy recovery.

[Shugsta]

That's an amaizing amount of work done in the time you had to do it yesterday Paul. The extra effort that you're putting in to make progress on the car is very much appreciated mate. All the best to Dean, I hope he gets well soon.

[Garbe]

I think all this extra effort maybe deserving of a pie or 2 ehh shugs

[Shugsta]

I think all this extra effort maybe deserving of a pie or 2 ehh shugs

At the very least Garbe lol

[Paul Woods]

time to resurrect this thread,well as hugh knows we got dumped in at the shitty end with deans departure from woodsport,to be honest his workmanship left a lot to be desired when compared to how we usually turn work out,so it was for the best.

Anyhow! onwards and upwards! anth has been beavering away on the bodykit and has spent a full week blending and fitting up.....

Here is the OSR arch blended in and high build primer....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/161.jpg

And applying a guide coat of high build to the side pod join,theres lots more work to do here so frequent coats of high build show up any errors in the blend....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/162.jpg

And the whole skirt with 4+1 high build.....hes also cut out the sideskirt vent too....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/163.jpg

And the first blend going into the OSF arch....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/164.jpg

Anth is on with this full time now,the end result will be stunning and worth the wait...lots more to come.

[adamh]

superb work there anth keep it coming :thumbsup:

[loadswine]

Superb stuff Anth!:thumbsup: You don't want to do my front wing do you? lol

[Shugsta]

Just as the lads say Anth....great work there mate! :thumbsup:

[nik]

nice one anth..surely must be time to fix that BMW next door again though..?!
this is gonna be a goodun shugsta..:thumbsup:

[Rowdan]

This is going to look stunning; I love this kit...Shugsta your a lucky man.

I used to have a Eurosport y'know and an SC (sobs into beer smilie), now I 've just got a Mk2 and a Camry. ;)

[Paul Woods]

more work from today.... anth noticed the door pod section didnt line up very well with the skirt,a bad flaw in the master moulds we reckon as i had the same problem on my car....so hes built it out to the correct height....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/174.jpg

And moving to the front of the car we found the front bumper skin had more ripples and bellies on it than johnny.... so the whole thing has been skimmed,it previously had the eyebrows blended into it anyway.....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/175.jpg

Anth also found a belly in the door just above the kit,so this too needs levelling....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/176.jpg

And again in the rear arch a slight dip in the arch moulding which needed attention...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/177.jpg

After that the whole side has been high build primered once again.....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/178.jpg

and the blends on the arches are now very good...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/179.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/180.jpg

still lots to do but attention to detail is key no matter how long it takes,you cant rush bodywork when a top result is the goal.

[snowtigger]

looking good there squire nice body kit how hard is it to get hold of one .

[Paul Woods]

the eurosport is easy to get hold of but be warned the quality isnt good,you have to make it smooth and line up properly in loads of places.

[Shugsta]

:praise2: Awesome work guys. Painstaking attention to detail is synonymous with the name Woodsport. You're right Row, I am a lucky man... to have Anth and Paul working on my 2 :thumbsup:

[biteme]

Should be a corking motor there Hugh. You'd think he'd have it ready for the Christmas Do though, wouldn't you? :) hehe.

Looking forward to seeing it when it's done - what final colour you going for?

[Paul Woods]

http://www.fmft.net/Boris%20johnson%20mayor%20of%20london.jpg

pic1.... i used to have an mr2 you know! its rear tyres were this wide!

pic2.... then i gave it to neos

pic3.....and now i havent a farkin clue where it is

[Shugsta]

Should be a corking motor there Hugh. You'd think he'd have it ready for the Christmas Do though, wouldn't you? :) hehe.

Looking forward to seeing it when it's done - what final colour you going for?

If that car had been ready for the Do, it would have been the only thing on this planet that could have kept me sober over the weekend lol

It's remaining Black Johnny, removing the pinstriping and stuff, pretty much declutered. The plan is to replace the indicators with clear ones and then dark tint them as much as is legaly possible and do the same with the JDM rear lights that are being fitted too. Will be gettin Fimmo to tint the glass dark as legaly possible as well when she comes home to sunny Scotland.

[Shugsta]

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/188.jpg

pic1.... i used to have an mr2 you know! its rear tyres were this wide!

pic2.... then i gave it to neos

pic3.....and now i havent a farkin clue where it is

rotflmao rotflmao rotflmao

[biteme]

Am in tears laughing at that ...

[millentubby]

Photochopped that...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/188.jpg

Suitable candidate for next month's homepage pic? :D

Pure genius Woodsy :D Build is looking good there :)

[biteme]

http://www.firstfoot.com/News/images/borisyawns.JPG
Been waiting for the car while

Going for something to eat :)
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/117.jpg

[Paul Woods]

back to business.... layering on coats of high build primer is all very well and yes it helps get the imperfections out but it doesnt show you the bellies and lumps in the fibreglass or other panels...so today anth gave the kit on the drivers side a deep coat of gloss black...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/195.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/196.jpg

The gloss shows up every dip and rise in the kit that we couldnt see in the high build primer.... so now we will flat this down to reveal the valleys in it and go at it again with skims of filler and more high build until its perfectly flat.The arch blends themselves are perfect and need no further work.

Also anth made the front spoiler a custom fit onto the bumper.... we dont want to blend here as it would crack as soon as shugs hit 40mph! so its left as a very close touching fit which is achieved by building up the fibreglass to meet the bumper....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/197.jpg

[MRV6]

Had a quick look today over Pauls today and the cars taking shape mate. Anths doing a cracking job on her.

[whoozy]

Nice work anth!

[Shugsta]

Saw this on my phone earlier today but had to go straight from the office in Edinburgh through to Glasgow and that's me just got back East and home to a big screen to see this in detail...the wait was torture but well worth it. It's comin' on a treat Anth :thumbsup: Seeing part of the kit in glossy black has given me a real insight into how it's going to look once finished and I've got to say I'm gettin' the butterflies real bad at the thought of it.
:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:

[MegatronUK]

Hey guys, not been on for a while and thought I'd see how things are going. That's going to be a real nice looking car at the end... but these kits are a total pain in the backside :-(
How banana shaped where the door mouldings? ;-)

Out of interest how is the new front valance being attached to the bumper? We used coarse screws up through the top of the valance and into the bottom of the bumper in holes that were filled with fibreglass to secure them, then grp and sikaflex in the panel line between the valance and bottom edge of the bumper.

It's the best looking kit, IMO (but them I am biased!), it just needs a hell of a lot of work to get it right.

[Paul Woods]

hey john how the hell are you mate! good to see you still hanging around TB.

Yep the door pods are boomerang shaped,as is every other part of the kit,no need to tell you though! but we will get there,just a ton of work to get right.

We have sikaflexed and screwed the front on,there are also support brackets going on the bottom too,but we arent blending into the bumper just leaving a very fine gap so nothing can crack.

Hows the porker? (the car that is,not the old man lol)

[OlberJ]

Shugsta, this is gonna look outstanding in black. Are you keeping it all the same colour or going for the different coloured lettering/highlights (lol) on there?

Tonic Charged :thumbsup:

[Paul Woods]

anth is really flying along now,the passenger side has been 90% blended and a glossy guidecoat applied to see how close it is.....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/12/87.jpg

A lot of care is being taken to get the kit blended in perfectly to the front spoiler...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/12/88.jpg

And the front bumper skin was flattened out,this too has been painted to find out how close it is.....pretty damn good,not a ripple in sight,not often johnny can say that naked...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/12/89.jpg

Also you can see the cut outs anth has made for the exhaust tips,these arent normally on the kit...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/12/90.jpg

All coming together nicely now.

[biteme]

loving the two tone work there ... looking great.

Don't make this another Mk1 I like! :P

[adamh]

that gdarn front bumper is a toughie to fit!, i can only imagine the work taking to fit the whole kit, hats off to anth, hopes hes not clucking yet lol soooperb work, eurosport has some amazing lines

[Shugsta]

Realy movin' on at a stonkin' pace there fellas...top job :thumbsup:. Did the passenger side door panel need as much work as the driver's side?
I see Anth has also started to cut out the old rear "grill" area in prep for inlaying the mesh, that'll make a big difference too.
What do you reckon Paul... it's difficult to make out from the photos but do the exhaust tips stick too far out from the rear of the car?

Oh aye...I'll need to get my finger out and order the clear front & side indicator lenses and front arb bushes.

Thanks a million for the all the hard work you've both done so far. :)

[Shugsta]

Shugsta, this is gonna look outstanding in black. Are you keeping it all the same colour or going for the different coloured lettering/highlights (lol) on there?

Tonic Charged :thumbsup:

Hmmm :hmm: howz about "Pie Powered" Olie? :naughty: Not on this one but the track car could very well feature such a logo:D

Aye, keepin' her black,debadged 'n'stuff with the exception of the screamin chicken.

Now if only I could get one of these

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/12/93.jpg

Done in CF like the this...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/12/94.jpg

[Marksman]

Now if only I could get one of these

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/12/93.jpg

Done in CF like the this...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/12/94.jpg

Hold that thought Shugs, interestin' things afoot at SWAT :whistle:

Owen.

[snowtigger]

cmon owen spill u not building a carbon fibre racer .

[Paul Woods]

shugs,anth has played about with the panel fit best he could,and its pretty good at the moment...it all looks to be lining up correctly and hes made sure the kit has a good fit around the doors,thats the important area.

The exhaust tips come out flush with the rear bumper from memory so they look about right,i can alter that later on if you like though.

[Shugsta]

It's all sounding groovy Paul, was just wondering if the Eurosport kit was consitent in it's banana shapedness lol Flush to the rear bumper is how I thought the exhaust was from when I popped into Woodsport a wee while back, but wasn't sure. That sounds good to me then :thumbsup:

[Paul Woods]

anth has been very busy getting the body as straight as possible and this week saw the car go into high build primer....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/12/108.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/12/109.jpg

And hes gone over it in fine detail and marked all the little imperfections,once they are taken care of the car goes into paint....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/12/110.jpg

[msherry21]

Thats looking awesome!!! I'm lovin' that kit.

[OlberJ]

This will look lush Shugs, just lush.

[biteme]

Stonkin stuff mate.

Hugh, you best bring this to Foundation Day!! :)

[sweet92turbo]

That really looks amazing, I wish I had the patience to install a body kit properly.

[Shugsta]

This really is comin' along leaps and bounds Paul :jump: Amazing progress Anth! :praise2:

Awesome, Lush, Stonkin... I whole heartedly agree fellas :mrgreen: :thumbsup:

Aye Johnny, a trip to Foundation Day in her is defo on the cards :driving:

[Paul Woods]

ok anth and i flipped a coin to see who would end up painting shugsta's car.... and i lost,or won,depending on how you look at it lol !

So i dusted off the old spray gun,how do you like this for straight out of the gun? i have to say although i painted it full credit must go to anth for the massive amount of prep work thats gone in....sunglasses at the ready....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rSzZ5dCI3M

[OlberJ]

Car looks great.

But you've ruined it. What is it with you and dodgy trance "anthems" these days? lol

Shugsta, bet you're one excited lad now. :thumbsup:

[millentubby]

Nice!

Olly - don't knock York - The Awakening...thrown many a blurry shape to that choon back in the day lol

Paul...what would the damage be (roughly) for a respray with minimal prep work needed?

Hugh - you must be desperate to see it!

[superchargedsam]

looking awesome!

[OlberJ]

Olie - don't knock York - The Awakening...thrown many a blurry shape to that choon back in the day lol
!

Aye, back when you didn't know any better. And bloody start spelling my name right lol

[Rowdan]

York - The Awakening...thrown many a blurry shape to that choon back in the day lol

All video I kept waiting for Woodsy giving it large in a paper suit with a face mask. lmao

The car is looking the muts nuts, can't wait to see it in all it's glory.

[superchargedsam]

Great video I kept waiting for Woodsy giving it large in a paper suit with a face mask. lmao can't wait to see him in all his glory.

thats some wierd shit u got going on there row! :hidesbehi

[Rowdan]

thats some wierd shit u got going on there row! :hidesbehi

You may mock, but I know what I mean.....tonight.

Tomorrow i'll read this post and and know what you mean ;)

[Sparky]

Nice, but it could do with some doors woodsy or is that weight reduction :)

[Paul Woods]

dodgy dance anthems? lol i just thought it was better than silence... :) ,frig me i'll be taking requests next! :)

doors have been painted off the car,as have the other bits n bobs

[Zip]

Nothing wrong with a bit of trance paul :thumbsup:


Its just the last couple you have used are a bit dodgy lol

[Paul Woods]

time to dig out the celine dion i think..... :)

[biteme]

Phil has all her songs there Paul, you're in luck :)

[OlberJ]

Christ even a bit of Altrn8 (I get ya Row) would be better than Trancepop Anthems lol

[biteme]

Paul, do one about your Mk1 V8 with a soundtrack from the movie "De Kassière" :P

Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
Gary Numan - Cars
The Chain (for obvious reasons)
The Allman Brothers - Jessica
Brian McFadden - Irish Son

Ok, I'm out of shit songs.

[millentubby]

For Oirishness and festive cheer its gotta be this;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltiY-BqvOIU

Complete with Faggotts in all the right places.

[Shugsta]

ok anth and i flipped a coin to see who would end up painting shugsta's car.... and i lost,or won,depending on how you look at it lol !

So i dusted off the old spray gun,how do you like this for straight out of the gun? i have to say although i painted it full credit must go to anth for the massive amount of prep work thats gone in....sunglasses at the ready....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rSzZ5dCI3M

Well how crap is that?!!!! :rant: My internet access at home is down and the client's site I'm working on at the moment has their internet access tied down very tightly so still haven't been able to view the Youtube vid.

I'm well chuffed about the spray job being done and all the reactions are ace but not being able to see it is a tad frustrating. Hey Ho I'll see it soon though... and hear it lol

Cheers Paul :thumbsup:

[Paul Woods]

lol well the spray job is ace although apparently my choice of background music leaves a lot to be desired

[snowtigger]

nonononononono theres no lyrics nononononononono theres no lyrics.
nice shiny black paint work shugy u luky git thats going to be one sweet looking ride there fella cant wait till its all back together and we see the finished article.

[loadswine]

I think the spray job is spot on:thumbsup:
Music seems good to me, much better than a lot I've heard.

[Shugsta]

WooHoo:jump: one of my workmates saved the vid to his laptop and brought it into work today. Looks amaizing Paul, I'm getting really excited now. PMSL at the Sponsorship credit lol

[biteme]

lol it's nicer than the one I got!

I got "Johnny is a quimm" on mine!!! - although in fairness, I did get a VMotorsport mention off him in another vid. He's not too bad for an ejit I guess.

Can't be long away now Shugs, I bet you're as excited as a blind puff in a hotdog factory :)

[Shugsta]

I bet you're as excited as a blind puff in a hotdog factory :)

That's an understatement mate lol

[OlberJ]

No offence to Woodsy or the gang here but how long's it been Shugs?

[millentubby]

That's a bit of a personal question there Olie...

[biteme]

That's an understatement mate lol

Trust me, I know EXACTLY how you feel!!

[Paul Woods]

yeah we have had poor shugs car for a very long time,combination of bodykit ordering issues and staff problems have meant a long delay on this project but we have turned a corner and it shouldnt be too long before our mans in the hot seat

[Marksman]

it shouldnt be too long before our mans in the hot seat

hope that's not a testament to your wiring skills Paul? :moon:

Owen.

[Paul Woods]

i bloody hope not :)

[OlberJ]

I didnae mean it as a dig at Woodsport, but you know that.

Just i know how excited i am about driving mine, Shugs must be going up the wall.

[Paul Woods]

yep i knew that you big girl

[biteme]

yep i knew that you big girl

Nowt like customer relations there Mr Woods :) :thumbsup:

[OlberJ]

Who said i was a customer? lol

He doesn't charge for all the information he gives out. Mibbes he should though.

[Paul Woods]

<rubs hands greedily> now there's an idea.... i could style that on richard and judy's gameshow but call it "i say,you pay" :master:

[biteme]

The answers are just as easy too lol lol

[millentubby]

<rubs hands greedily> now there's an idea.... i could style that on richard and judy's gameshow but call it "i say,you pay" :master:

are you sure?

*cocks an eyebrow and rustles hessian sack menacingly*

[MRV6]

Phil has all her songs there Paul, you're in luck :)

Aye I've got all Celine's songs. Johnny you can chip in with your complete collection of Max Bygraves. Inc the video Singa-a-long a Max The War Years.

[biteme]

You got a deal :) lol

[MRV6]

Aye Max is the boy, is he still touring mate? Are you a Max groupie?

[biteme]

I'm more of a Max Headroom fan :)

[Shugsta]

No offence to Woodsy or the gang here but how long's it been Shugs?

Finally got tinternet back up at home...

Aye Olie, as Paul says it's been a while due to a number of issues but the main thing is it's getting very close to completing. Everyone involved has done a fantastic job despite the trials and tribs dropped in our way. The most important thing to me was (and is) that Woodsport carry out the work and I'm so very glad that that's the case.

How longs it been? :hmm: In my head, it's been about 3 years...that's when I first heard of the 1.5 swap.:thumbsup:

[OlberJ]

You should do the detailing in white. Guiness style.

"Good things come to those who wait..." stenciled down the side :cool:

[Shugsta]

You should do the detailing in white. Guiness style.


Hmmm... there's a theme coming together here.

Buckfast...Guiness... :D

[OlberJ]

Maybe purple bits and have "Haddows" on the side? lol

[Paul Woods]

poor anth has been ill like everyone else has over xmas,and only just came back on wednesday despite still feeling like crap,what a hero.

He's been pottering about doing little jobs to shugs car while hes on the mend,this included sorting out the black trims on the car.... so hes masked them up and after rubbing them down they got primed...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/01/113.jpg

And later on gave them several coats of satin black....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/01/114.jpg

Got to say it totally transforms the car having the trims refurbed.

Anth should be back to full speed next week and we can finally get this car completed.

[biteme]

Anth up to speed is worth 0.75 real men lol - Shugs, you're in good hands :)

[Gary Symons]

Got to say it totally transforms the car having the trims refurbed.

A job I still havent got around to doing yet. Was it any special type of primer?

Looking forward to seeing the covers come off on this one. Had I realized what a pain bodywork was before starting mine, my car would have definately taken a trip up to woodsport.

Decided I dont like the rear arches on mine (major tyre rubbing) and they are coming off. Now wheres that grinder of mine?

[Paul Woods]

its a metal primer by plasticote gaz,we used it on the plastics too and it worked well.

[snowtigger]

had a look at mine today they really need refurbing ive had the dreaded lurgy as well for 2 weeks been back to work this week but was horrendus i really simpathise with anth its not good this flu.

[Shugsta]

Cool! I hadn't really thought about the trim but when you think about the attention to detail given to the car so far then this is a must do. Good to hear that Anth is on the up, a hero indeed for putting a shift in when still ill.:praise2: .

Cheers guys, :thumbsup:
Shug.

[OlberJ]

You're gonna end up sleeping in the car for a week and driving it everywhere when you get this back Shugs. lol

[Shugsta]

lol Could be closer to a fortnight Olie. My fuel bill is gonna be horrendous but you won't hear me complaining about it :driving:

[OlberJ]

Just make sure you drop in on your way home with it. :thumbsup: Am dying to see it in the metal.

[Shugsta]

If not on the way home, I'll make a point of dropping in soon after. Your always welcome over at mine, just ask the Auld Yin for directions lol . I'm only 10 minutes from Colin's place so we could drop in there too and check out the V6 progress.

[millentubby]

Sounds like a mini meet is afoot!

Welcome anytime guys - just drop me a SMS so I know to be around! :)

[Shugsta]

Cool MT, it'll be a few weeks yet. Will txt you before stopping by.

[adamh]

looking top drawer cannot wait to see it done :)

[Paul Woods]

not long now before its completed.... today anth got the boot lid done and a few other bits...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/01/135.jpg

And one plumley'd and painted spoiler...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/01/136.jpg

We should have the bodywork stage completed by friday :thumbsup:

[Shugsta]

Ooh Shiny!!! :drool: My suspenders are killing me! :boogie:

Top drawer as always chief. :)

[OlberJ]

So what's to come after the bodywork?

[Shugsta]

EBC
ARB
Front brakes (ST205)
Rear Brakes (Corrado/Tubby)
Wheel Spacers???
Rebuild interior
Fit Bucket Seats
MOT
Shakedown

I think that's it :hmm:

[OlberJ]

Och an afternoon's work then. Good stuff.

Which ARB you getting Shugs? Mk2 thicker jobby or a custom one, whiteline or the likes?

[Shugsta]

Rev2 Tubby fitted using these...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/01/138.jpg

[biteme]

Shugs ...rather than getting an EBC, I'd get an uprated actuator and an ST205 CC system. More usable power, more of the time - and prob work out the same price-ish!

[OlberJ]

Ah excellent, same one am going for, where'd you get the ARB bushes chief?

[Shugsta]

I hear you there Johnny but I've already bought the EBC. Don't worry though, there are further plans afoot and they could very well include these items.:thumbsup:

[Shugsta]

Ah excellent, same one am going for, where'd you get the ARB bushes chief?

Here ye go Olie http://www.twosrus.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=215{81}303

[OlberJ]

Cheers Shugs, as soon as i know which one it is i'll get some ordered. Think it's the Rev2 Tubby one, they all 22mm?

[biteme]

I hear you there Johnny but I've already bought the EBC. Don't worry though, there are further plans afoot and they could very well include these items.:thumbsup:

Ahh, fair play then that man.

You trying to make a fast car or something? lol lol

[superchargedsam]

Shugs saw this in the booth yesterday and looks fecking awesome not that I amin the least bit jelous or anything you understand!

[biteme]

Shugs saw this in the booth yesterday and looks fecking awesome

I was there too mate - hes not lying!

[Shugsta]

Cheers Shugs, as soon as i know which one it is I'll get some ordered. Think it's the Rev2 Tubby one, they all 22mm?

Nae bother Olie... I got mine in 19mm for the Rev2 ARB, you can chose when ordering.

[Shugsta]

Shugs saw this in the booth yesterday and looks fecking awesome

I was there too mate - hes not lying!

Cheers fellas, :thumbsup: It's getting agonisingly close now :jump:

[biteme]

I know how you feel mate! But, it will have so been worth the wait!!

Shame you're not coming out this weekend, you could have taken a peek at her lol

[snowtigger]

that would spoil the impact of seeing it in the flesh when its all done u don't get your sweetes untill u have finished your tea stop tempting the poor lad I bet johnny when u were a little boy u could not wait to open your crimbo prezzie bet u snook down to sneak a look on crimbo eve.

[OlberJ]

It's snuck down. lol

[OlberJ]

BTW, what's a rear ARB worth? Rev 2 Tubby one, £25 sound like a reasonable price?

[Shugsta]

Hmmm...couldn't say Olie, got mine with the clip.

[snowtigger]

sorry about the spelling iphone keeps putting in wods and clanging wids about when nit licking.

[Shugsta]

sorry about the spelling iphone keeps putting in wods and clanging wids about when nit licking.

rotflmao Nothing worse than getting your wids clanged when nit licking

[biteme]

lmao shugs

[Shugsta]

Shugs ...rather than getting an EBC, I'd get an uprated actuator and an ST205 CC system. More usable power, more of the time - and prob work out the same price-ish!

Here's the EBC I got http://www.performance-trends.com/boost_controllers.htm A bit of an unknown quantity but what I have read about it seems to say it does the job well.

[biteme]

Seems decent that. I like the switchable output on it

[Shugsta]

Plan is to control WI with one of the outputs. Oh aye... got this for £140 delivered.

[biteme]

That's a decent idea - or you could always use the voltage output from the MAP sensor?

What WI kit have you got? IIRC most work off their own pressure switch?

[Shugsta]

Got the Aquamist that was fitted to the SC. Paul thinks it could be fucked so poss need to get another one. Hmmm...If that's the case, would probably be better getting a charge cooler first. :hmm:

[biteme]

100% agree on the CC mate. It's a phenomenal upgrade.

You can wind the boost up to 15psi and have blistering, repeatable performance.

If I ever got another MR2 Turbo, the first three mods on my list are
1) Exhaust and decat
2) Boost Controller
3) ST185/205 Chargecooler

[Paul Woods]

A little surprise here for mr shugs.... we got here onto her wheels and out into the sunshine for the first time in a very long while!!

Theres still work to do,seats to fit,front brakes to sort,but we are very close now....i personally think shes stunning...anyway enjoy mate,wont be long now.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w__Xa3i0feY

[Shugsta]

:eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

Outstanding Paul, I'm in awe mate! You and Anth have totally done the biz :mrgreen:

Seats and front breaks remaining...nice one:thumbsup: Erm, does that mean a possible MOT tomorrow? :hidesbehi

[Jiff Lemon]

She's looking lush Shugs, those wheels really set her off nicely. :thumbsup:

[nik]

really truely beautiful..kudos to woodsport..congrats shugs..!!!!!

[loadswine]

Brilliant or what!
Superb looking car, nice one Paul and Anth. Enjoy it Shugs.:thumbsup:

[Murf]

Looks amazing!!
Eurosport in black with SC rear lights, perfection :)

[OlberJ]

Telt you it was a fucking peach :thumbsup:

Jus think, you get up in the morning, look out your window and get THAT on your drive.

Lucky bass lol

[MRV6]

Shit man Shugs what a cracking car mate, me likes. You must be a proud dad.

Good work guys!

[Shugsta]

Cheers guys, I'm well made up. I Don't think it's quite sunk in yet, but Anne says I've had a grin on my face like this all night :mrgreen:

[Paul Woods]

cheers chaps,shugs we are waiting for a few crucial parts to arrive before it can go for an MOT,i tapped out the front hubs for the st205 calipers with a M14x1.25 tap,then tried to get four bolts to fit that thread size.... ive been everywhere! old engineering firms that had toothless guys working there all their lives went "ooooh 14x1.25!" like id just spoken some mystical forbidden words that was going to summon the god of CNC and kill us all!! Quite simply put those bolts dont exist despite me having a tap for that thread that does exist....figure that one out.

I did a bit of digging and a new mini wheel stud is 14x1.25,so i went to the BMW dealer and ordered 4....i will need to make proper bolts out of those when they arrive....all good fun!

[Gary Symons]

Ah, bugger! Youtube is blocked at work so I guess I will have to wait till I am at home this afternoon. Will take a peek later.

[Gary Symons]

Just seen the vid :thumbsup:

That kit looks so good in black :drool:

[Shugsta]

Aye Garry, I'm well chuffed with how it's turned out. I reckon it looks a bit more subtle in Black than the other colours I've seen the kit in.

[OlberJ]

Megatrons was outstanding but that jus looks sleek as hell.

Neice juan.

[Shugsta]

:mrgreen:

[Shugsta]

I'm still walkin' aboot wae puss oan mi like yon.

[Rowdan]

I'm still walkin' aboot wae puss oan mi like yon.

I'm quite sure you are old chap and I would too were she mine. ;)
It's not over yet you still have seeing her in the flesh to look forward to...
what's mair the drive home.:jump:

[EarL]

Thats amazing Shugs... :icon_eek:

The kit really transforms the old angular looking MkI shape into something very sleek and modern looking, and with 3SGTE power, brings it bang up to date in performance too!

Bet you can't wait for the drive home... :thumbsup:

EarL.

[OlberJ]

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/1.jpg

I was gonna have a play about with it in photoshop but apart from mibbes some detailing colour that's perfect.

:thumbsup:

[Shugsta]

I'm quite sure you are old chap and I would too were she mine. ;)
It's not over yet you still have seeing her in the flesh to look forward to...
what's mair the drive home.:jump:
Row, there's no metaphor, hyperbole or JohnnyG-ism (no, not Johnny Gism lol ) out there that could convey how much I'm looking forward to seeing her or the drive home mate. :mrgreen:

[biteme]

You're as excited as a dog with a line of trees and a belly full of piss? :P

[Shugsta]

Thats amazing Shugs... :icon_eek:

The kit really transforms the old angular looking MkI shape into something very sleek and modern looking, and with 3SGTE power, brings it bang up to date in performance too!

Bet you can't wait for the drive home... :thumbsup:

EarL.

It's definitely changed the look, EarL. Call me daft, but from the front quarter angle I can occasionally see a bit of lotus elan...just a smidgen. I'm really diggin' it.:afro:

[Shugsta]

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/1.jpg

I was gonna have a play about with it in photoshop but apart from mibbes some detailing colour that's perfect.:thumbsup:

Batter in Olie, would be interestin' to see what you come up with. The only thing colour wise I'm planning on doing is dark tinting the rear lights and clear indicators, along with the glass.

[Shugsta]

You're as excited as a dog with a line of trees and a belly full of piss? :P

Naaaa Johnny.. needs something a bit more brutal than that. ;)

[snowtigger]

Wot make are the wheels shugsta size and fitment plz?.

Cheers .

[Shugsta]

OZ Superturismo 215/40-17's Snowy.

[biteme]

Naaaa Johnny.. needs something a bit more brutal than that. ;)

As excited as Owen in a field of Rohypnol'd sheep

[Shugsta]

Aye, OK then. Perhaps a JohnnyG-ism can do it. rotflmao :welsh: Not that I'd ever imagine Owen participating in such shenanigans lol

[OlberJ]

Nah am no touching it Shugs, i really cannae improve on that.

[biteme]

Aye, OK then. Perhaps a JohnnyG-ism can do it. rotflmao :welsh: Not that I'd ever imagine Owen participating in such shenanigans lol

lol your sarcasm is noted...

[Shugsta]

I'm thinking about tinting the lights so had a wee go on photoshop to see what tinting the lights mite look like. What do y'all reckon?


http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/63.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/64.jpg

[black_mk1]

Makes it look a little american :hidesbehi

[OlberJ]

I reckon you'd mibbes get pulled by the plod if they were that dark.

Jus stick some tights, about 20 denier will do, over the lights and you can remove them easily if needs be. lol

[Shugsta]

Makes it look a little american :hidesbehi


Hmmm Dunno if that's a good or a bad thing lol

[Shugsta]

I reckon you'd mibbes get pulled by the plod if they were that dark.

Jus stick some tights, about 20 denier will do, over the lights and you can remove them easily if needs be. lol


Aye, Olie, they are a bit too dark in that pic but, you get the idea. tights? ya weirdo rotflmao

[OlberJ]

Well i was up drag racing today.

You wanna see the blisters av got from running in heels too. :ghey:

[Shugsta]

Well i was up drag racing today.

You wanna see the blisters av got from running in heels too. :ghey:

:D:D:D

[sixafterfour]

how about tinting everything but brake lights.

excuse the 1 minute mspaint

[chriss]

a couple of pics of mine fully tinted

[EarL]

Criss that looks stunning mate. Fair play.

[OlberJ]

That's what you're wanting Shugs.

Or maybe some Lexus style snake-eyed lights.
































lol

[sixafterfour]

olber:P dont get too cheeky, ha

[OlberJ]

Av jus realised how sarky that looks, i do actually mean that's what he's wanting.

The 2nd half was pure sarcasm though.

[Shugsta]

a couple of pics of mine fully tinted

Those lights look bang on chriss :thumbsup: Your car's mint... real nice :afro:

[Shugsta]

Av jus realised how sarky that looks, i do actually mean that's what he's wanting.

The 2nd half was pure sarcasm though.

Whit ye bletherin oan aboot noo Olie? lol

[OlberJ]

Fuck knows chief, it's no me that posts, it's my crazy alter ego, Bertó.

OlberJ Post count - 45
Bertó Post count - 5,111.

lol

You not got this bastard back yet?

[Shugsta]

Paul's been testing it out, he says it's pulling strong and clean... great news :) She's going in for an MOT on Tuesday, if that goes OK then possibly change the alt. It's been a bit noisy so Paul is running it to see if it quiets down. He reckons it'll most like be a swap out. After that, it's good to go I think. :thumbsup:

[chriss]

cheers lads, im on nights at mo but still have the name of the tint i used at home.

[Shugsta]

Did you do this yourself then chriss? Nice job. Aye what's the name of the tint please mate.

[chriss]

yes twenty minute job shugs. am at work tonight but will let you know the name of tint tom, just mask off the bits you dont want tinting ie reverse lights ect then just apply coat after coat till you get the desired shade, personally i tried to match lenses to the black of the origanl plastic surround to create the effect of it all being one unit plus i think it will look even better on a dark car like yours.

[Shugsta]

Cheers chriss :thumbsup: