13 Feb 2016, 2:55pm
Hey thats not a bad price
I thought it was finished 😕
13 Feb 2016, 2:56pm
They had it a week, but like I said I did a lot of the prep
13 Feb 2016, 3:01pm
It would be great if, once finished you did a 360 walk around video and posted on YouTube. I'm considering building one similar to yours. If I was closer to Dorset I would have bought one by now.
13 Feb 2016, 4:34pm
When it's done , I will email you loads of stuff
Ps I'm in Hampshire not Dorset
Ps I'm in Hampshire not Dorset
13 Feb 2016, 4:36pm
That would be great, tribute is in Dorset, is it not?
13 Feb 2016, 4:38pm
Yes . 
They can deliver though
They can deliver though
21 Feb 2016, 1:37pm
That's an improvement , bit of engine bling and some go faster bits.
21 Feb 2016, 1:41pm
Nice, really enjoying your build
21 Feb 2016, 3:07pm
Looking good now.
However I spotted a problem though. Surely the whole idea of a 'cool induction kit' it to situate the air filter in a cooler area (preferably with stale air not forced) so the engine gets cooler air = which is denser = more Oxygen = better combustion = more power. You have routed it from the cooler side of the engine to the hotter side, next to the exhaust?
Surely this would lose power?
However I spotted a problem though. Surely the whole idea of a 'cool induction kit' it to situate the air filter in a cooler area (preferably with stale air not forced) so the engine gets cooler air = which is denser = more Oxygen = better combustion = more power. You have routed it from the cooler side of the engine to the hotter side, next to the exhaust?
Surely this would lose power?
21 Feb 2016, 3:32pm
Looking good now.
However I spotted a problem though. Surely the whole idea of a 'cool induction kit' it to situate the air filter in a cooler area (preferably with stale air not forced) so the engine gets cooler air = which is denser = more Oxygen = better combustion = more power. You have routed it from the cooler side of the engine to the hotter side, next to the exhaust?
Surely this would lose power?
However I spotted a problem though. Surely the whole idea of a 'cool induction kit' it to situate the air filter in a cooler area (preferably with stale air not forced) so the engine gets cooler air = which is denser = more Oxygen = better combustion = more power. You have routed it from the cooler side of the engine to the hotter side, next to the exhaust?
Surely this would lose power?
Well spotted, I'm still waiting on a delivery of nice angled blue pipe which will fit between the maf and chrome pipe to take the filter further away from exhaust and radiator .
Also planning on putting an ally heat shield in.
21 Feb 2016, 3:47pm
My next dilemma is what to do with the stereo ?
I've currently removed the entire centre section of dash so hence the stereo too.
If I put it in the glove box I wont be able to operate it unless I have a passenger or I'm stationary. Same for a boot location.
I've currently removed the entire centre section of dash so hence the stereo too.
If I put it in the glove box I wont be able to operate it unless I have a passenger or I'm stationary. Same for a boot location.
21 Feb 2016, 4:37pm
Change the stereo for a remote control one?
21 Feb 2016, 4:39pm
Change the stereo for a remote control one?
Currently looking at some on eBay (spooky)
Will the remote work if the head unit is hidden in the glove box or boot?
21 Feb 2016, 5:40pm
Yes
21 Feb 2016, 5:42pm
Well,that's that decision made then
Heat shield also ordered
Heat shield also ordered
21 Feb 2016, 7:59pm
You are going to use a flowerpot for the CAI aren't you?
Took 1/2 a second off my 20-80 time compared to an unshieldeed K&N filter
Took 1/2 a second off my 20-80 time compared to an unshieldeed K&N filter
21 Feb 2016, 8:20pm
You are going to use a flowerpot for the CAI aren't you?
Took 1/2 a second off my 20-80 time compared to an unshieldeed K&N filter
Took 1/2 a second off my 20-80 time compared to an unshieldeed K&N filter
No
21 Feb 2016, 9:30pm
Yes it makes a noticeable difference. Try and duct still air to the shielded filter for best results. Strangely sticking the filter in a fresh air direct flow is not as good.
21 Feb 2016, 10:02pm
I got good results using exhaust wrap on the manifold/ front pipe
it reduces under bonnet tempeture
it reduces under bonnet tempeture
21 Feb 2016, 11:14pm
22 Feb 2016, 7:56am
The Mazda already has a heat shield fitted at the factory over the manifold , so when I fit the other one it should be ok ...... I hope
22 Feb 2016, 10:19am
Well what do you know - turns out there really was a 250 GTO spyder afterall...well, almost - it's very close!
http://www.finesportscars.com/ferrari250gt_nembo.html
And Frank Beard from ZZ Top had a 250 GT converted into a GTO Spyder as well which I didn't know
http://www.finesportscars.com/ferrari250gt_nembo.html
And Frank Beard from ZZ Top had a 250 GT converted into a GTO Spyder as well which I didn't know
22 Feb 2016, 3:09pm
That bleeding tiger seal gets everywhere , just found it on the sink units, my hair and almost stuck my lips together!!!
Positive not though front grill is in
Positive not though front grill is in
22 Feb 2016, 9:04pm
DISASTER FRICKIN DISASTER
Decided today it was time to re attach the bonnet , wanted to make it a much better fit than before . Well long story short it's not on. In fact the car is in less state of assembled now than it was . I am not a happy bunny.
Decided today it was time to re attach the bonnet , wanted to make it a much better fit than before . Well long story short it's not on. In fact the car is in less state of assembled now than it was . I am not a happy bunny.
23 Feb 2016, 2:21pm
I know it may not help but I have 3 builds simultaneously at any time with all the problems you have. Good fun isnt it?