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I've got a bit fed up with the clubman and have been fancying another weldathon and a bit of an engineering challenge, so...



Cash is tight at the moment since we had a sprog and Lisa went part time, meaning an A series is out of the question. So £10 later:



£25 for the box and a few cutting disks later it's in.



The shell has rust in all the usual places, but isn't too bad. The shell and the majority of panels to sort it stand me at £300.

I've made a start on the front end today.






I plan to have a one piece front hinged from the inner wings so that it goes up and over the screen.

The frame will be mini based and the car will run 10" wheels. The turbo will be over the box with the exhaust run down the back of the engine. This should leave some room at the front for the cooling system and intercooler.

I don't work quickly, so it will be a fair while in the making. Hoping to get the shell sorted over the winter, but that's dependant on time which is almost as rare as spare money these days...

nice un cheap. so one show pony one track car?

Edited by wng691s clubby on 12th Oct, 2014.

Done now needs redoing lol

I haven't thought far enough ahead for what I will actually use it for, it's not like it's likely to be finished this decade...

I'll check back here in six or seven years.

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

That soon...

You need a serious reality check !!

Other than that good stuff... mitp 2020?

Yes i moved to the darkside

Instagram @jdm_brett

What K lump is it?

1800?

In the 13's at last!.. Just

1800 K. Was thinking 1400, but I couldn't turn it down for a tenner.

I can't work to that kind of pressure Brett.

Andy, let me know if any of the k stuff i've got kicking about is any use to you. I'm unlikely to use it any time soon

The only bit I'm short is the drive shafts. Need a set for a PG1 box if you have spare.

I'll need to check which box i have, all i know is it is out of an mgzr

Thanks. The starter is at the top rear of the box on a PG1. At the front on the R56.

Ok, i'll have a look when i'm next down.

Lol

On 5th Oct, 2014 Shauna said:
What that's crazy, you go commando hahaha! How heavy is your helmet ?

I don't reckon much to the subframe andy, first pothole you hit and that engine's gonna fall out, you need a serious reality check my friend! It might even have woodworm. ...

On 5th Oct, 2014 Shauna said:
What that's crazy, you go commando hahaha! How heavy is your helmet ?

The structural ratchet strap is just out of site.

Potholes? They will have invented a road surface not prone to falling apart the third time it's driven over by the time I've finished this.

Nice... I think the k series is underused.

I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
VEMS + 12 PSI + Liquid Intercooler = Small Bore FUN!

Checked the box; starter is at the front so assume its the r56

No worries. Thanks for looking.

I've had a day off work and managed to get a few hours to myself, so went down the scrappers and got some A4 boot hinges.





The end result:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=playe...zY9yQwLuAVtC7Ng

Obviously they are too low at the moment, but it proves the concept at least.

intresting andy, will keep my eye on this one ......... keep at it buddy

good work. should be a belter once done!

Are your audi hinges going to bolt straight to the steel front, do you think it'd be rigid enough? On mine I'm bolting some box steel and then to the front, just for extra rigidity... do you think its overkill??

My front will be 1 piece with reinforcement on the rear of the bonnet. I'll be adding some extra metal to the wings to mount the hinges to. Should be ok.