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Very nice!

wow. can't believe this is the first time i've read this thread. what a cracking looking car. If not avon maybe MITP?

Good work!
Shane

deffo looking good mate!

I really like gtms, sidways's one is he tits!

Fook me Timmy, I thought you'd been dooing fook all recently.

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

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This is a great looking car.I didn't realise before that it was a steel tub with a fibreglass skin.How much does it weigh?

'Where does the engine go?'

It won't be at Avon or MITP this year, still LOADS to do on it. There is still the engine, bodywork, wiring loom (it doesn't have one at the moment),interior and to finish off the brakes and cooling.

As usual I'm aiming for next year for completion.

They weigh about the same as a mini 650kg ish. Should be fun even with about 100bhp from the engine.

Tim Rowe

"Is est totus perfectus per fumi quod speculum"

GTM Coupe Turbo

But if anyone wants to see a GTM in the flesh Some other will be there. including myself.

Come on tim get it done for next year

West

Got A GTM With A Honda In the Back, and huge Nitrous bottle where the passenger seat should be when racing!

Looking very good indeed, will be there on the sunday in the rossa, hope to see a few of you guys.

Small update.

Engine is virtually finished (Thanks to Ben_H), just a couple of brackets and the trigger wheel to sort out.

Should have it mounted once the garage warms up a bit.

Seats fit in nicely (MX5 with speakers in the headrests).

I'll have to start the big push soon, as I'm aiming to get it finished this year

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Tim Rowe

"Is est totus perfectus per fumi quod speculum"

GTM Coupe Turbo

WOW, those seats look like they're made for the job.

Gear stick looks a bit out-the-way mind

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

www.twin-turbo.co.uk

That's the handbrake.

The seats are just small enough to allow me to fit in the car, but they have got full adjustment including tilt. Good call Wil.

Tim Rowe

"Is est totus perfectus per fumi quod speculum"

GTM Coupe Turbo

Looks really good, but why have you bolted your CPS to a piece of green cheese??

It's oilon, was spare in the garage, is non metallic and about the right size. :)

I do need to redesign the bracket for it though, it's slightly too thin and can flex.

Tim Rowe

"Is est totus perfectus per fumi quod speculum"

GTM Coupe Turbo

Managed to drop the engine in this afternoon. With the redesign of the rear frame, I was able to drop the whole lump in, in one go.

Hoping to have a good push over the next couple of weeks.

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Tim Rowe

"Is est totus perfectus per fumi quod speculum"

GTM Coupe Turbo

A little update

Dropped the bodywork on today, to check the fitting of everything on the front end.
I've now got the wiper mechanism fitted and have nearly got the pipes for the brake pipes sorted.





Once I've got the dashboard mounted and sorted out, then I'll make a start on the electrics.

Tim Rowe

"Is est totus perfectus per fumi quod speculum"

GTM Coupe Turbo

looks great!

Wheres the intercooler going?

It will have to be a charge cooler when one is fitted. Just planning on getting it on the road first. Then the quest for power can begin. So, I'll see if I can fit one in the boot somewhere and try and squeeze some more coolant pipes down the central tunnel.

Failing that I may resort to mounting an intercooler where the mini radiator normally goes.

Tim Rowe

"Is est totus perfectus per fumi quod speculum"

GTM Coupe Turbo

I've had a very good weekend on the car this weekend. Managed to get all the little jobs on the engine done and have had a trial fit of the bodywork. I've nearly finished modifying the handbrake cables, just need to solder the ends back on.



The bodywork needs a good clean, but should get me a step closer to completion, which I've set the deadline of this year.

None of the panels are properly fitted yet, I've just got them on, to work out where the last few parts can be fitted, like the expansion tank and the air filter.

I've now nearly got the dashboard fitted, I just need to mount the stereo and the front of the dash.

Tim Rowe

"Is est totus perfectus per fumi quod speculum"

GTM Coupe Turbo

That is looking very impressive. I love the ETB dash too

On 12th Nov, 2009 Paul S said:

I think Gary OS has taken over my role as the forum smart arse

Tim Rowe

"Is est totus perfectus per fumi quod speculum"

GTM Coupe Turbo

I have one to put in my car too. I've had it for about 18 months and not installed it

On 12th Nov, 2009 Paul S said:

I think Gary OS has taken over my role as the forum smart arse

I had one for mine for a while too, but haven't had much of a car to fit it to.

I'll be fitting the speed sensor this week, hopefully along with starting on the wiring under the dash. Hopefully all the electrics will be fitted by the end of next month.

Tim Rowe

"Is est totus perfectus per fumi quod speculum"

GTM Coupe Turbo

Bodywork is starting to take shape now. I've almost finished the front of the car, just a couple of pipes and the hinge for the bonnet to sort. I've got the side indicators mounted and all the electrics on the front have now been done. Just the little job of wiring everything under the dashboard.


I've filled the indicator holes that were on the front and mounted some new ones. The rear of the car needs a bit of sanding and then the rear lights can get fitted too. The rear boot lid needs a bit of tweaking, to miss the plenum, but should do the job until the one piece cover has been made.


I've managed to get the sunroof fitted now. Should be trying to get the doors properly hung this weekend.

Tim Rowe

"Is est totus perfectus per fumi quod speculum"

GTM Coupe Turbo

I claim copyright on Indicator postion!!!

West

Got A GTM With A Honda In the Back, and huge Nitrous bottle where the passenger seat should be when racing!