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Tribute Mx250 build progress.

12 Jul 2012, 7:13am
I am looking at making a opening quarter. Thats a job i will do when the rest is finished. The exhaust is great even if i say so myself. I designed it so that it is a replacable part. Basicly cut the rear pipe on line with the diff then fitted a 3" stubby cherry bomb then mounted the new twin pipe stainless system to that. Used smaller pipe for the end pipes to give it a tighter rasp sound. It sounds great and looks original. I will take some pics of it later.
14 Jul 2012, 8:32pm
Its gonna be loud!
Is that the cat I can see still in the system?
15 Jul 2012, 6:40pm
It's not as load as you would think. I narrowed the pipes to keep up the pressure and help create a nice rasp rather than the booooorrrrrrr sound. The catis coming out but i am making a fitted section so the can can be put back with the original bolts if needed for mot's etc.
15 Jul 2012, 6:47pm
Front not finished but heres a pic of the front now lowered.
15 Jul 2012, 7:47pm
That front end looks ace!
15 Jul 2012, 9:43pm
Mind those sleeping policemen! That's sitting really well now. I must change the springs on mine, or weigh it down with a V8.....
15 Jul 2012, 9:48pm
Is there a source for the headlight covers?
15 Jul 2012, 10:00pm
Headlight covers

Hi Jamie

I was let down by a supplier for the headlight covers. Then had a go at doing them myself (I have produced similar items before) but the large double curves have beaten me so far.

I am looking for a reliable company to produce them, Nick has given me a name and I will be calling them on Monday. I will keep you informed.
16 Jul 2012, 6:49am
Got my hands on a cheap z4. I am going to make the mx250 kit fit. Its quite wick so should make for a cool motor once finished.
17 Jul 2012, 7:39pm
Looks good Billy, and nice plate (you flash git!) I can't see your other pics though, just a little square and a?