S15 Silvia - My new project.
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Okay, so after a short time of unemployment I have finally got myself into a decent job and things are looking good again, so I decided to treat the S15 to some goodies even though she treats me like ****. lol
I love boxes.
The contents.
Have the twin turbo's off already which was a complete c*nt, Now I need to get the manifold modified slightly to try and locate the wastegate somewhere as there is no space in the place it is meant to go.
I love boxes.
The contents.
Have the twin turbo's off already which was a complete c*nt, Now I need to get the manifold modified slightly to try and locate the wastegate somewhere as there is no space in the place it is meant to go.
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Things are starting to shape up, slightly slower than I would have liked but the new job is fairly time demanding.
A quick throw together on the car:
Cut and modified the manifold to allow it to fit the huge waste gate in the tight engine bay, Big thanks to Alan Jones (Yogi) for doing some fantastic Tig welding on it, anyone needs anything specialized done he really is the guy to see.
Cut and marked:
Tig welded and braced by Alan:
Finally got the OEM Clutch Cylinder back in, the Vectra one was ****ing ****.
Upon testing out the Oil feed and return lines with the turbo bolted up I ran into a slight problem, the rubber line for the return would need to pass right through the middle of the manifold which would be useless as the heat would melt it in no time - I decided to whip the welder out and do a little bit of DIY, it was my first time using the welder as it was something I always got others to do and now I am addicted lol
Used an old jack handle, cut it to size and welded/grinded a lip onto each side to allow the rubber pipe to be secured over it making the joint.
Pretty much just left with the exhaust to do now, once I get a bit more gas for my welder I am going to give it a try myself.
S15 OEM Spoiler arrived.
Also selling my GTC's if anyone is interested? Looking to go for something with slightly more + Offset so my car will handle slightly decent lol
Will be trying to push on and get this into paint before the end of the month, fingers crossed.
A quick throw together on the car:
Cut and modified the manifold to allow it to fit the huge waste gate in the tight engine bay, Big thanks to Alan Jones (Yogi) for doing some fantastic Tig welding on it, anyone needs anything specialized done he really is the guy to see.
Cut and marked:
Tig welded and braced by Alan:
Finally got the OEM Clutch Cylinder back in, the Vectra one was ****ing ****.
Upon testing out the Oil feed and return lines with the turbo bolted up I ran into a slight problem, the rubber line for the return would need to pass right through the middle of the manifold which would be useless as the heat would melt it in no time - I decided to whip the welder out and do a little bit of DIY, it was my first time using the welder as it was something I always got others to do and now I am addicted lol
Used an old jack handle, cut it to size and welded/grinded a lip onto each side to allow the rubber pipe to be secured over it making the joint.
Pretty much just left with the exhaust to do now, once I get a bit more gas for my welder I am going to give it a try myself.
S15 OEM Spoiler arrived.
Also selling my GTC's if anyone is interested? Looking to go for something with slightly more + Offset so my car will handle slightly decent lol
Will be trying to push on and get this into paint before the end of the month, fingers crossed.
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Double post gayness
PoddyM
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Looking good dude.
looking well man dont sell those wheels they look beast on the 15
No matter how amazing they look.. They still don't fit
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No matter how amazing they look.. They still don't fit
Well they fit, but it is just too much camber than I want lol
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What are the sizes and et of the gtc's and how much you looking?
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Over the past few weeks I have been working like mad trying to make some decent progress.
Made up my own downpipe/exhaust system, welds are a bit rough and ready but seem to hold just fine.
Straight through, no back box, no silencers.
Had to modify the Vband connection on the turbo to fit right, the jack bar came in handy for a nice round end.
My interior stuff finally arrived, Kevlar backed Brides etc.
Got the insides of the bonnet, boot and boot floor painted. (Door shuts etc still to be done) The colour is EXTREMELY hard to photograph to make it look right, its actually properly Teal.
and last but not least I eventually started it with the new top mount setup, new IACV too which means it finally revs correctly.
Here is a link to the video, had to turn it off as the oil was started to seep out of the feed (Turned out to not be tightened fully)
Have to tidy up a few silly things and fix a couple of silly oil leaks, needs a pulley on the front as it creaks a little, but other than that she is ready to get mapped.
More updates soon.
Made up my own downpipe/exhaust system, welds are a bit rough and ready but seem to hold just fine.
Straight through, no back box, no silencers.
Had to modify the Vband connection on the turbo to fit right, the jack bar came in handy for a nice round end.
My interior stuff finally arrived, Kevlar backed Brides etc.
Got the insides of the bonnet, boot and boot floor painted. (Door shuts etc still to be done) The colour is EXTREMELY hard to photograph to make it look right, its actually properly Teal.
and last but not least I eventually started it with the new top mount setup, new IACV too which means it finally revs correctly.
Here is a link to the video, had to turn it off as the oil was started to seep out of the feed (Turned out to not be tightened fully)
Have to tidy up a few silly things and fix a couple of silly oil leaks, needs a pulley on the front as it creaks a little, but other than that she is ready to get mapped.
More updates soon.
PoddyM
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SOme nice updates there, your video isn't showing up though due to privacy settings.
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Yea Chris just replicas, got them at fantastic money. They did however take over my living room for a day or two lol
Dont think I will be going for a cage just yet, possibly something for the future though, need to get some new wheels first
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and here's me thinking only I imported my bride haha, you pimp
LOL Pimpin' ain't easy you know? The GTC's are not sold yet, don't really know why as every tom **** and harry has been interested in them, not too fussed if they sell or not as I would like to stick them on a 180 at some stage.
I would LOVE a set of Gramlight 57s Pro's, however getting them in the specs I want will be a nightmare, so will likely be going down the GTR fit TE37s route or very possibly 3piece Meisters - Still wanting to go 18x10 Rears but a more sensible offset will help me, 18x10 ET12 TE37's would be perfect.
I have 17x9.5 TE37's on the car at the moment but I just cant live with 17's.
These for the new Jdm school Bus project? I'd love a set of these but i fear I'm a touch too portly lol
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Was thinking on making a Bride Cinema at home... lol They are extremely tight, I am 34 waist and its a bit of a struggle if I am honest.
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