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Haven't had a look as this for a while it looks so good on those steels defo need to leave those on!

[Will16]

Haven't had a look as this for a while it looks so good on those steels defo need to leave those on!

 

Cheers bud! I wasnta fan when I first put them on, but I have come round to them and they are staying for the time being, until MITP anyway 

 

Seems to spend more time like this, than on the road though 

IMG_8756_zpspg1cnffp by Will Giddings, on Flickr

Edited by Will16, 30 June 2017 - 09:06 PM.

[Will16]

I decided I needed to sort my front shock arrangements soon rather than later, so set about remaking the front shock mounts. Started with a few materials, 70mm x 70mm x 5mm box section, 3/8 UNF All thread and nuts and solid bar.

 

IMG_6866_zpsikxkbaql by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

Bit of drilling to make it like swiss cheese,

 

BeFunky Collage 2_zpsuuph6ipw by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

Then some chopping,

 

BeFunky Collage_zpsy86xeagc by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

Bit of lathe action for some supports,

 

BeFunky Collage 3_zpshcowrsty by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

Then bolt it all together, weld it up and some paint and its done

 

BeFunky Collage 4_zpsd2ng4bz0 by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

And in place, on the car,

 

IMG_8765_zps5awxcmmv by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

It drives completely different now, i’ve actually got suspension Also put the roof rack back on and some suitcases. Got a custom exhaust in the making too!

 

IMG_8769_zpsik44x0zo by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

IMG_8771_zps6sbveudm by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

Thanks for reading

Edited by Will16, 30 June 2017 - 09:08 PM.

[minimissions]

This thing just sits so nicely... nice one dude

[Chris1992]

Can't get over how good the steelies look! I'm gunna miss them when you get the new wheels 

[Will16]

a made a thing

 

IMG_8841_zpsylspixmi by Will Giddings, on Flickr

Edited by Will16, 30 June 2017 - 09:09 PM.

[Vinay-RS]

Side exhaust? 

[Will16]

Side exhaust? 

 

Yep

 

Also fitted a capillary water temp guage as iI'm pretty sure I fried my smiths one as it read "H" all the time lol 

 

 

See you at MITP

Edited by Will16, 09 August 2016 - 07:47 PM.

[Jakeeee1996]

I've been following this thread from the start and I absolutely love what you've done with this car! It's just completely different to anything else out there. You just can't beat the look of a MK3 slammed on 10s! Also, do you have many problems running that low?

[Will16]

I've been following this thread from the start and I absolutely love what you've done with this car! It's just completely different to anything else out there. You just can't beat the look of a MK3 slammed on 10s! Also, do you have many problems running that low?

 

Thanks man Only problems have been my front shocks (sorted by making new mounts) and my exhaust, which scrapes on speedbumps and throw's sparks when it hits the ground on fast/bumpy roads! If I was sticking with the A-series motor, I'd look into internal gear linkages.

[Rocket.]

see this today looked awesome !

[Will16]

see this today looked awesome !

Thanks mate

MITP was a success, did about 150 miles round trip, didn't miss a beat and even went up the strip twice. Did a 18.6 1/4 mile, pretty slow, but it is only a standard 1275 also gives me a benchmark for the k series...

F0CCEF14-5349-4A78-9DB2-B3BA77FCC9E6_zpsrq74uhln by Will Giddings, on Flickr

Edited by Will16, 30 June 2017 - 09:10 PM.

[Vinay-RS]

That's got to become your user photo, such a cool action shot! 

[Will16]

Small update.

 

It turns out my new wheels that I ordered wont be here until end of september, kinda sucks as that when it will be coming off the road, so they wont see the car on a series power. I bought a pair of A032r's in prep for them, but as they wont be coming I fitted them onto the old rear wheels, as that pair of Falkens was looking pretty bare! I worked out they were about 15 years old, and one had deteriorated and the bead was showing!

 

And those new cones I fitted about a couple months back? Both collapsed completely, worse than the ones I replaced. This is why its dumped itself on the front. The rear height also seems to have a mind of its own atm. Bought some genuine ones this time, need to get them in before Combe.

 

Also bought a new seat, really like big ol bucket seats atm and wanted a zilla life one, but they were taking forever to get in stock and I went off the idea of paying a fair amount more just for a glitter back! Just going to repaint the back of this one   Fitted a tow strap to the rear which I'd had sitting around for ages and bolted in a four point harness I picked up at MITP. In case you hadnt noticed I'm going for a bit of a race car look, but atm its all show and no go   Gave it its first clean since L2B too 

 

Love that tread pattern.

 

IMG_7106_zpsuucoygtg by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

IMG_7109_zpsbjgi8xap by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

IMG_7111_zpshuk3c2xh by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

The chrome comes up lovely

 

IMG_7114_zpsd3szojs8 by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

Cheers for reading,

Will

Edited by Will16, 30 June 2017 - 09:11 PM.

[BudgieCake]

Reminds me of the roadkill cars, got to love it, special in it own little ways! Love the updates man, looks ace