eccsmk
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| posted on 30/9/09 at 08:32 AM |
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tintop track toy :)
here it is part way through its build
will the fibreglass seats as sold by triton be ok in it or should i go for something stronger
advice and opinions welcome
[Edited on 30/9/09 by eccsmk]
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 30/9/09 at 09:04 AM |
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what you going to do with the doors? they must be very flimsy now, what if someone crashes into the side of you?
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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blakep82
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| posted on 30/9/09 at 10:01 AM |
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^^ roll cage i'd think
hmmm, fibreglass seats. personally i wouldn't. they seem flimsy if not supported at the back (or have something to lean against) but i've
never had fibreglass seats, so i don't know about them, and some FIA spec ones are kevlar...
personally, i'd be looking at steel tube framed ones
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cd.thomson
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| posted on 30/9/09 at 10:03 AM |
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the doors are about as thick as my pug's doors now
is a vts? or whatever the sporty version was? Whats the engine?
Craig
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PAUL FISHER
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| posted on 30/9/09 at 10:55 AM |
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You have not left alot in in there Martin ,as for seats,I dont think the fibreglass ones would be suitable.If your on a buget I would look on ebay,I
managed to pick up 2 cobeau composite race seats,only 6 months old still in FIA date until 2012,£800 worth of seats for £130 for the pair,there are
bargains out there,but even these would be ok as a buget trackday seats.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-PAIR-WRC-BUCKET-SPORTS-SEATS-in-BLACK-S-ALCANTARA_W0QQitemZ200384650185QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?ha
sh=item2ea7db1bc9&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
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will121
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| posted on 30/9/09 at 11:33 AM |
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i cant see the pictures at work as blocked, but think use of fibreglass seats limited by locations of seat belt/harness anchor points, in that may be
ok with rear harness anchor point high up on a roll cage mid rail directly behind seat harness holes but not if anchored down to the floor as the
loads in a accident would impose compressive load down through the back to the seat and if not reinforced enough collapse
[Edited on 30/9/09 by will121]
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eccsmk
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| posted on 30/9/09 at 12:34 PM |
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cheers folks
the doors will be ok as the cage will have x type door bars added to it
the engine is 2 litre 16valve bolted to a 6 speed box rumour has it that these engines are 167 bhp but we shall see,
thank you for the link paul i'll keep my eye on ebay
also i ned to remove as much weight as poss to keep up with a certain silver clio
bits also lightened are
the bumpers (al the reinforcement is out)
all spare/unused brackets are out
the rear quaters look like swiss cheese
about70% of the loom has gone
all sound deadening is out
the heater is out (replaced with a little electric one from CBS
all plastic trim, clips, brackets from the engine bay have gone
i just need some way of strapping it down on windy days
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cd.thomson
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| posted on 30/9/09 at 12:41 PM |
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the gti-6 engine with the matching box?
best pug engine available imho I want one!
it must weigh as much as a skateboard with all that lightening too.. itll be brill!
Craig
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eccsmk
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| posted on 30/9/09 at 01:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cd.thomson
the gti-6 engine with the matching box?
best pug engine available imho I want one!
it must weigh as much as a skateboard with all that lightening too.. itll be brill!
indeedy there is still another weeks work removing unused bits
then its time to start saving for the dear bits
cage
seats
poly windows
it does go well tho
or so im reliably imformed 
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Andy D
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| posted on 30/9/09 at 03:02 PM |
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Proper little racer!
What size wheels does it use? I notice there are some more of Pete's 888 cast offs in the garage.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 30/9/09 at 03:44 PM |
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Ohh I like the gti-6, I did an omex and jenvey install for a guy last week and he is hoping for 190 bhp 
[Edited on 30/9/09 by big_wasa]
 
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l0rd
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| posted on 30/9/09 at 03:55 PM |
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He won't go far without a radiator
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eccsmk
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| posted on 30/9/09 at 05:44 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Andy D
Proper little racer!
What size wheels does it use? I notice there are some more of Pete's 888 cast offs in the garage.
oddly enough it runs 195/50/15's
big_wasa
can you send me a link or some more info on the kit please mate.
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G.Man
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| posted on 1/10/09 at 12:02 PM |
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In the process of putting a GTI6 Engine in an '89 205 GTI at the moment. Should be a hoot!
Opinions are like backsides..
Everyone has one, nobody wants to hear it and only other peoples stink!
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cd.thomson
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| posted on 1/10/09 at 12:20 PM |
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how difficult are you finding it G.Man? What box are you using? its something im interested in but it looks like its cheaper to just buy the cars with
the work done than do it yourself!
Mine is in at the autoelectricians at the minute after it tried to set itself on fire, but not before cutting off power to the fuel pump and brake
lights!
Craig
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 2/10/09 at 10:14 PM |
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I like the speed holes, did you get that off the Simpsons?!
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matt.c
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| posted on 2/10/09 at 10:26 PM |
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Looks like you are going to have fun!!
Bet you get it done and on its first trackday before i manage to find a kart i like!!  I have 3 karts now (one built and the other 2 in bits) and
still have not even got to a track yet. 
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 2/10/09 at 10:30 PM |
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What... You had so much fun track-daying your MK, you got a tin-top aswell???
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eccsmk
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| posted on 3/10/09 at 10:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve Hignett
What... You had so much fun track-daying your MK, you got a tin-top aswell???
thers always one
ye olde mk is in bits again but only to tidy it up finish bits off etc
the 306 is just a cheap bit of fun to keep me sane
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eccsmk
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| posted on 3/10/09 at 10:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Ninehigh
I like the speed holes, did you get that off the Simpsons?!
no but strangely the grill is a complete solid lump and there is no way of air getting throught it and into the radiator
infact the rad can only get cold air from the two tiny grills in the bumper
so thats getting the holesaw treatment too
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G.Man
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| posted on 5/10/09 at 06:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cd.thomson
how difficult are you finding it G.Man? What box are you using? its something im interested in but it looks like its cheaper to just buy the cars with
the work done than do it yourself!
Mine is in at the autoelectricians at the minute after it tried to set itself on fire, but not before cutting off power to the fuel pump and brake
lights!
I am using the Xsara VTS box with a Tran-X diff, havent started the conversion yet as the GTi-6 is just being stripped and checked over. I am reliably
informed, bar a few minor issues such as master cylinder clearance, it should be an easy install.
More info as it happens!q
Opinions are like backsides..
Everyone has one, nobody wants to hear it and only other peoples stink!
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eccsmk
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| posted on 9/10/09 at 09:40 PM |
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sorry for the lack of updates ive not really got anything done i have got however all new suspension bushes
all tube for the cage
but there is still an evo 6 taking up the garage
i might pop up some pics of t'evo tomorrow if i remember to take some
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 10/10/09 at 06:55 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by eccsmk
but there is still an evo 6 taking up the garage
Hey if you don't want it there I'm sure I'll find it a good home!
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eccsmk
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| posted on 10/10/09 at 07:25 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Ninehigh
quote:
Originally posted by eccsmk
but there is still an evo 6 taking up the garage
Hey if you don't want it there I'm sure I'll find it a good home!
strangely enough your not the first person to offer
its away until wednesday so il hopefully get some piccies later in the week (just so you can make sure it will go with the decore in the garage
)
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eccsmk
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| posted on 22/10/09 at 08:07 PM |
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a small update
poly windows are now in (front only until the rears arrive)
seats are now sorted out (well decided on)
new fandango steering wheel is here just need to sort out a boss for it
next on the list the suspension
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