Project Fast Frenchy

Trackslag172 wrote:

Trackslag172 wrote:

nomad wrote:Wont the replacement windows just sit in the oe runners then ???

Not sure, never fitted them before. I have just emailed a polycarb window specialist and asked. If they do I will probably get some

Got a reply back today, The polycarb windows are bolt in only. Will not work in auto or manual winders     Looks like I am waiting until they break then.

GTI-R US wrote:Good work Tim

Ideally you need to get some alluminium or lightweight stuff and make up little box sections to house ecu, stereo and cable tidies or similar to tidy up the wirin a little

I plan to eventually. Need to get something to put the radio in, I can reach it now i've got bucket seats lol.  

once your cars stripped out do you think youll be able to hear the stereo

robd wrote:

Trackslag172 wrote:

Trackslag172 wrote:

nomad wrote:Wont the replacement windows just sit in the oe runners then ???

Not sure, never fitted them before. I have just emailed a polycarb window specialist and asked. If they do I will probably get some

Got a reply back today, The polycarb windows are bolt in only. Will not work in auto or manual winders     Looks like I am waiting until they break then.

GTI-R US wrote:Good work Tim

Ideally you need to get some alluminium or lightweight stuff and make up little box sections to house ecu, stereo and cable tidies or similar to tidy up the wirin a little

I plan to eventually. Need to get something to put the radio in, I can reach it now i've got bucket seats lol.  

once your cars stripped out do you think youll be able to hear the stereo

I can still hear the stereo if its loud enough and I have stripped out everything I can for now, I'm not sure how much I will hear once the Ktec Stealth exhaust with decat goes in

nomad wrote:Its probably because they are not curved like the oe ones i guess ... im sure if they are the exact size it should work ...

That's my guess to, a change in material shouldn't make a difference, so it much be a change in dimensions. I will look into it more once the electric windows give out, or I tear them out in frustration IF Rich beats me on track

Trackslag172 wrote:

robd wrote:

Trackslag172 wrote:

Trackslag172 wrote:

nomad wrote:Wont the replacement windows just sit in the oe runners then ???

Not sure, never fitted them before. I have just emailed a polycarb window specialist and asked. If they do I will probably get some

Got a reply back today, The polycarb windows are bolt in only. Will not work in auto or manual winders     Looks like I am waiting until they break then.

GTI-R US wrote:Good work Tim

Ideally you need to get some alluminium or lightweight stuff and make up little box sections to house ecu, stereo and cable tidies or similar to tidy up the wirin a little

I plan to eventually. Need to get something to put the radio in, I can reach it now i've got bucket seats lol.  

once your cars stripped out do you think youll be able to hear the stereo

I can still hear the stereo if its loud enough and I have stripped out everything I can for now, I'm not sure how much I will hear once the Ktec Stealth exhaust with decat goes in

one of my cars is stripped out even if it did have a radio even on full im not sure id be able to hear it

Today's minor update - New OMP 300mm Steering wheel

Update:
I sprayed the interior. Its far from a professional job but it does the trick. I realise the colour choice is unusual but at least you will see it coming!
I have never spray painted before, so this was all a learning curve. I learned that I should have removed the windows first, that I should be more careful around the edges and mainly that I will never be a professional sprayer. But its done now, and its does the job of removing all those different shades of the blue interior.

What did you use to spray it. Think of the money you saved and good on you for doing it yourself

Just some cheap tins from ebay (then autocare when I ran out). Its not great when you see it close up, but it does the job. Not sure about the resale value though

Well done for having a crack at it Tim 

Only way to learn is to have a go

Doesnt look that bad  so well done for having a go 

I like the colour, it's different

Quick update.

The car is at Bobs have some bits done that I am not capable of doing my self.
Another gearbox has gone in as mine was shot.
Track rod end replaced
Polybushes all round for some extra stiffness (everyone loves extra stiffness)
Janspeed exhaust and decat (I helped put on the exhaust, I am capable of some things )
Wheel studs with 15" OZ supperleggera wheels (I put on those too)














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Hopefully tomorrow there will be a rollcage and racing battery as well

You got a good charger?a normal type charger will fuck up a race battery on the first charge

looking good Tim

Looks like its getting there ... well done ....

robd wrote:You got a good charger?a normal type charger will fuck up a race battery on the first charge

By charger, I assume you mean alternator? If so yes, I only have the standard one. The battery I am getting is an ODYSSEY (PC680 PVR25).

hreggtir wrote:looking good Tim

nomad wrote:Looks like its getting there ... well done ....

Cheers, its costing more than I planned, but its worth it to see Rich try to beat me

It always does fella hopefully it wont be to stiff .... you need a neckbrace on a rope so when it gets to choppy it drops down ...lol

What Suspension you running ?

Trackslag172 wrote:

robd wrote:You got a good charger?a normal type charger will fuck up a race battery on the first charge

By charger, I assume you mean alternator? If so yes, I only have the standard one. The battery I am getting is an ODYSSEY (PC680 PVR25).

no i meant battery charger
you cant use a normal type battery charger to charge them

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PVR22-Clubsport-Battery-and-Charger-/151240882297?hash=item2336a8b879

robd wrote:

Trackslag172 wrote:

robd wrote:You got a good charger?a normal type charger will fuck up a race battery on the first charge

By charger, I assume you mean alternator? If so yes, I only have the standard one. The battery I am getting is an ODYSSEY (PC680 PVR25).

no i meant battery charger
you cant use a normal type battery charger to charge them

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PVR22-Clubsport-Battery-and-Charger-/151240882297?hash=item2336a8b879

I didn't realise you meant a portable charger. I dont have one yet, but will look into it later. cheers

just had a good read, hummm. Cant wait to see the clio...in my mirrors haha

gtir.rich wrote:just had a good read, hummm. Cant wait to see the clio...in my mirrors haha

You're defiantly getting on track then, no excuses this time?

No excuses this time tim. I didnt know you would be so dedicated to the cause. I like it mate. See you Thursday morning

any pics of the wide car rich ?