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Whistler Chats A Lot Posts: 299	Ltd Experience - picture heavy Jul 11, 2018 15:56:02 GMT atlex and scottydugg like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Whistler on Jul 11, 2018 15:56:02 GMT To stop me clogging up the “What have you done to your 5 today thread” I thought it would be a good idea to start putting a build thread together.
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wannabe Needs To Get A Life Posts: 3,185	Ltd Experience - picture heavy Jul 11, 2018 16:03:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wannabe on Jul 11, 2018 16:03:38 GMT Cliché, but you could eat your dinner off that underside!

Whistler Chats A Lot Posts: 299	Ltd Experience - picture heavy Jul 11, 2018 21:24:07 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Whistler on Jul 11, 2018 21:24:07 GMT Jul 11, 2018 16:03:38 GMT wannabe said: Cliché, but you could eat your dinner off that underside! Steve Bloxham said it' was one of the cleanest he'd seen and he literally sees a boat load of them.

Whistler Chats A Lot Posts: 299	Ltd Experience - picture heavy Jul 11, 2018 21:30:49 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Whistler on Jul 11, 2018 21:30:49 GMT The interior hadn't faired quite so well, but seeing as I intended to transfer the interior from the Merlot I wasn't too bothered
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Whistler Chats A Lot Posts: 299	Ltd Experience - picture heavy Jul 11, 2018 21:57:11 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Whistler on Jul 11, 2018 21:57:11 GMT First job after a quick wash to get the dust off... strip the interior.
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Whistler Chats A Lot Posts: 299	Ltd Experience - picture heavy Jul 11, 2018 22:04:49 GMT atlex and wannabe like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Whistler on Jul 11, 2018 22:04:49 GMT For anyone wanting to know how the Japanese keep their central locking solenoids fresh and their speakers dry... Noodle bowl speaker covers FTW Ziploc for fresness
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Whistler Chats A Lot Posts: 299	Ltd Experience - picture heavy Jul 11, 2018 22:27:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Whistler on Jul 11, 2018 22:27:28 GMT More wiring chaos in the boot.
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Ltd Experience - picture heavy Jul 11, 2018 23:39:51 GMT

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The first job i wanted to get done was transfer the ECU from the Merlot to the G-Ltd. I'd been running the Adaptronic unit for about 4 years with no problems, but it was installed in a hurry and I felt I could do something neater in the new car.

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Whistler Chats A Lot Posts: 299	Ltd Experience - picture heavy Jul 12, 2018 0:06:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Whistler on Jul 12, 2018 0:06:19 GMT The next job on the list was get rid of the 4x4 look, I'm not the biggest fan of Meisters, but they'll do for the moment.
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joeytalent Won't Shut Up 280Z ITBs SOON! Posts: 703	Ltd Experience - picture heavy Jul 12, 2018 3:34:23 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by joeytalent on Jul 12, 2018 3:34:23 GMT Nice! Following with interest.
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Whistler Chats A Lot Posts: 299	Ltd Experience - picture heavy Jul 12, 2018 12:28:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Whistler on Jul 12, 2018 12:28:39 GMT The original 1.8 lump was going to be replaced, so pulled the lot out.
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wannabe Needs To Get A Life Posts: 3,185	Ltd Experience - picture heavy Jul 12, 2018 13:35:15 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wannabe on Jul 12, 2018 13:35:15 GMT The fact that new subframe looks so much more delicate than the original really does my head in - it can't have the same strength, surely?!?

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Jul 12, 2018 13:35:15 GMT wannabe said:

The fact that new subframe looks so much more delicate than the original really does my head in - it can't have the same strength, surely?!?

Here's what the blurb says:

Tubular subframe provides a 10 pound, 30%, saving over the factory NB subframe. Built from DOM tubing. All mounting and suspension points are laser cut for precision fitment and alignment. Our tubular subframe improves rigidity along with updated suspension point with improved steering feedback. Increased engine bay room allows forced induction cars more option for routing. Ease of service with additional working room. Available with NA or NB steering rack mounts. Subframe is shipped bare metal ready to be finished.

Whistler Chats A Lot Posts: 299	Ltd Experience - picture heavy Jul 12, 2018 20:32:20 GMT wannabe likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Whistler on Jul 12, 2018 20:32:20 GMT Subframe back in - time to de-power the rack.
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Whistler Chats A Lot Posts: 299	Ltd Experience - picture heavy Jul 12, 2018 20:51:38 GMT sheppie likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Whistler on Jul 12, 2018 20:51:38 GMT While I was waiting for some new titanium calliper bolts to arrive I decided to make the car easier to 'toe heel' - Yes I could've just bent the pedal but where's the fun in that!?
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Simon: Nice and quiet in here, but I'm back with vengance! Car with a knackered crank is now having a full rust and engine resto at Basset Down! Will be spenny, but excited to have a 'good' car again. Jul 2, 2024 16:29:20 GMT