My car - Tiger Cub. Bought it some time ago - it had a standard 2 litre Pinto which I took out and replaced with a tuned 2 litre Pinto. Purchased from a reliable source the engine has been in about a year now. Very quick off the mark - right up my street. Haven't done a lot to it apart from buying some wheels and respraying them myself. I absolutely love the car BUT it now it has a rival in the shape of a Raffo Belva 2 litre Zetec. Cost me an arm and a leg - had to part exchange the wife to get it but unfortunately I can't keep both cars however much I'd like to so the Tiger Cub will very soon be up for sale. Will post photos of the new car as soon as I get my greasy mitts on it. Been lurking around the site for some time but now have...
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So this is my toyota starlet from 1996 with a 4efte conversion with megasquirt ECU, TD40 turbo running 0.7 bar and 174 hp. :) Firstly pictures with new wheels mounted
And one with the old wheels..
The car has been modified so you can't see it's got a turbo engine mounted, even when you open the bonnet the original air filter is still in it's place, but with black pipes from the FMIC mounted behind the original air filter so you will have to go close up before you can see it's turbocharged. And the rear muffler kind of looks like the standard one, just a little larger and makes a great noise, not too loud either :) will post pictures tomorrow of the engine bay if people are interested :)
Pics of machine ;)
Just discovered this great forum, so I'll be looking for ideas to make my BMW 325xi more fun to drive. It's a 5 speed with all wheel drive, so the first order of business is to change all the fluids. I'm trying to find commercial equivalents to proprietary BMW fluids. I'm inclined to believe that high quality synthetic 75W90 gear oil can go in the trans, differentials and the transfer case.
My goal is to make this car last for a long time!
Cheers!
A picture of a white Vauxhall all over the index page of the forums?
Quite nice for a Vauxhall isn't it :lol:
Hi guy's,
I have a 306 1.8 16v petrol meridian and am interested in putting a turbo on it or maybe a supercharger. i have no idea how to do either of these but i know i have the space under the bonnet. At the moment its pushing out 120bhp with its induction kit fitted. Any suggestions?
Regards Joe
Hi i want to develop my Daihatsu Charade G 10 engine as a racing machine can you explain how do i do that thanks almost i done below mentioned things
1 larger inlet ports
2 large exhaust ports
3 decreased compression volume
4 replaced hi lift camshaft
5 reduced flywheel by 600 G :lol: :P
Hello Dear friends I have replaced hi lift camshaft in my Charade G 10 car it is a CB engine when i do that i don't have a adjustable timing wheel so what i did was i advanced 1 tooth from camshaft wheel and timed the engine i think it is look like OK it has power and hi RPM please send me your value advises Thank you yours Manel
Hi and thanks for looking ! Just thought id share the engine note of a Busso V6 combined with a supasprint exhaust. The filming is pretty bad im sorry to say, your better off skipping to about 1 min through as i think starting the car with the cam inside, almost blew the mic ! It sounds much better when going, the rasp from the exhaust is awesome through tunnels...
But i dont know if i will eventually replace it so any opinions on it are welcome ! Hope you like it :P
First of all I'd just like to say what an epic time I had and trackdaydrivers.com were a brilliant bunch, everything was well organized and yet so relaxed at the same time. Everyone was so friendly and willing to chat. Great little technical course and the Focus was spot on, got a few good comments which is always nice.
Also met a lad with a redtop Mk1 Corsa who asked for a ride in my car so ended up with a couple of on-board I-phone vids (also passengered in his).
The first slew of videos are starting to pop up now, and some photos of which the professional ones should be up at some points this week. Have a look:
http://www.facebook.com/v/10150622180983349
http://www.facebook.com/v/10150622190833349...
I've been signed up a while but not got round to showing off my beast (yeah right) anyway here she is:
Mods so far:
Carbon Fibre Rear Veiw
Carbon Fibre Badge
Seat Tax Disc Holder
Fitted Car Mats (yes they need a clean)
Also fitted stubby aerial, LED side lights, LED Number plate lights, LED map light and LED boot light
And this:
If I can afford to I'd like coilovers, and rear spacers...but we'll see...
Thats all for now anyway :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7B_lYa5fO4
That's my mind made up. House+Garage+25th Birthday = R34 GTR :lol:
....with my mates WIP 399hp Cossie'd Mk2 Escort, and another mates newly acquired slow-as-fook what-the-hell-is-that-front-bumper S15 Type R (basic mods Circa 260-270hp). Turned the boost controller back up as 22psi is JUST about useable on OTR now, whereas last weekend the RS would spin up in 4th on WOT :lol:
Took a few snaps on the phone for prosperitys sake:
Only cleaned the RS last night too and it's bloody filthy!
S15 is soon to have new wheels with some nice dish on the rear, and a standard/Aero front bumper plus some more boost so it doesn't keep getting in the way :lol:
All the Escort needs is a better paint job, rear diff plus better tyres and it's practically finished. Silly quick though, just plain...
Hey chaps been looking through some old photos i dug out from the attic found some right gems.
My old mans Triumph 2000 CC car it was his pride and joy was member of the car club and everything he changed the paint from original brown to a metallic blue. Does anyone have any images they remember growin up around a certain car? I used to specifically Remember the car having a Overdrive button on it haha
Don't know if anyone's bothered , but I've just washed my car so I thought I'd put some pics of it up. :bigsmile:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/75385394@N04/6776107009/in/photostream/
Hi fellow Caddy owners,
We have just picked up our new caddy that will be used out on the road for mobile remapping and as a general works van. (Might even use it weekends it's that nice)
15,000 Miles on the clock and is like new inside and out, and she is DSG :blink1:
Here's a few pics, let us know what you think.
Hi guys.
Well thought I'd get a bit of thread together rather than me keep updating my Hello thread.
Well as some of you know, I have a lovely JDM Impreza which I bought a couple of months ago and the bug has got me already and things have started to happen already.
This is the spec when I bought the car...
Engine:
2.0 Flat Four
VF28 Turbo
Simota Panel Filter
NGK PFR6B Spark Plugs
Miratec Silicone leads
Castrol Edge Sport 10W 60 Oil
Varta Battery
Open mouth stainless decat downpipe (not fitted but included)
Racebox Full stainless exhaust system
Walbro 255L fuel pump
Uprated injectors
Remapped.
Gearbox:
Exedy Clutch
Graham Goode short shift
Valvoline Gear oil
Suspension:
STI Shocks
Tein S Tech Springs
Front...
Thought i'd sling up some pics and spec of my 306, let me know what you think..
Spec is..
1.9 XUD turbocharged diesel engine
xantia inlet manifold
Big front mount intercooler with 2.5" polished alloy pipe
307 136bhp HDI 302mm big brake conversion
GTI6 Rear disc axle
HDI gearbox
Garrett T25 from a saab 9000
Manaual boost controller
11mm bosch pump with govner mod
FULL red and black leather seats
Ph3 front and back bumper with PH3 Boot
some kind of peugeot spoiler, it came on the boot!
xsi colour coded side skirts
Cd located lower down
Boost, oil temp & oil pressure gages in the centre where Cd player usually goes.
17" gloss black challenger alloys
60mm spax front springs on gti6 shocks
lowered 70mm rear
Straight...
I really appreciate everyone's enthusiasm on my Rhythm fabrication thread. That really shows the passion you guys have for not only your projects underway in your garages but as well as other members' rides. Thanks very much.
I had mentioned that I wanted to share a new project vehicle that was in progress. Like the first vehicle build, it's something that both my dad and I are involved with...I wouldn't have it any other way.
The Idea
Rhythm was in the final stages of assembly and as crazy as it sounds in the back of my mind I found myself already tossing around the idea of creating a second mid-engine vehicle. However, taking into account what had been learned over the course of the building Rhythm, I decided that if and when...
Hey all this is my motor i got on tuesday for £600 and the insurance is £2612 Fully Comp so I just put her through the MOT and as you can see i cocked up with the motor oil trying to add oil in a force 7 gale doe not work!!
This is My Fiat 1.2 8v ELX
Its not anywhere near as nice as your cars but its quite nimble imho
Any tips on what I can improve?
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this sucks.... the site dont work for jack...
hello again friends, i'm going show my modest corolla. it's an small engine car but funny to drive :)
a little information:
Brand: TOYOTA
model: corolla e12 hatchback 2 seats
engine: 1400cc diesel 90cv
year: 2007, last model
the mod's i have made:
FULL front corolla TSPORT kompressor bumper
air K&N panel filter
lower springs, about 35mm-40mm
an 2DIN unit PIONEER avic f930BT
FUTURE MODS:
-ECU REMAP 120cv
-front air intakes in bumper grills, for turbo and admission chamber
-17 inch wheels from KEI RACING
-convert to 5 seats
-remove catalyst
-new exhaust line with 2 lines, 2 exhausts
-put an rear bumper difusor
-better audio system, mine is the stock system
-halogen white lights for better distance
for now is this
this is the...
Hi some of you may know i owned a very Nice GTI-R..
But i got a offer on it that i just could not turn down,, and now its a toy in a collection..
http://www.torquecars.com/forums/f47/pulsar-gti-r-6906/
So with a good friend selling him nice Evo 6 i just have to have it as my next project...
spec and running very close to 400bhp
Icelles Blue
Aftermarket front bumper
Aftermarket rear lights
Carbon sharkfins on the roof
carbon clock surround
RallyArt mudflaps
Lowered on Tein Springs
18 inch white Rota's
New discs and pads all round
Front and rear strut braces
Engine
Skunk 2 cams
3mm lash adjusters
Synapse recirc dumpvalve
Blitz Nur spec frontpipe and exhaust with cat bypass pipe
Blitz sonic air filter
Greddy Frontmount kit with...
All,
Im after some new alloy wheels for my 100nx, im looking for a set of 15's possibly 16's does anyone no the offset, stud pattern etc i have to look for???:p
Hi guys!
My name is Nick. I've been into hot rods and custom cars since I was a kid. For over 10 years, I've been learning the art of metal shaping starting out with a set of about 9 hammers, some dollies, and a 3/4" rubber mat and things have kinda evolved from there.
I'd like to extend my hand in appreciation to all the members who have the same passion for cool cars and enjoy taking the time to share their knowledge and experiences.
I was hoping to share a completed project built entirely from scratch out of steel that both my dad and I are quite passionate about. This got me hooked on fabricating.
I'll post one photo, if you guys feel it's "too out there"...it'll be removed.
Thanks very much!
I thought id put these in the right place its a 1998 volvo v70r front wheel drive version with manual gearbox (rare) ive had it a year and done quite alot to it in the time i've had it with more to come, should be running around 330bhp at the minute.
HLM 310 remap
Td04-19t turbo upgrade
Lowered 35mm
235/35/19' tyres with anthracite pegasus "R" wheels
LED black side repeaters
Black mesh grill with "R" emblem
Blacked out windows
Group a cosworth pipercross inducton kit
Forge dump valve
Forge unos boost controller
Silicone hoses
Uprated blue injectors
Reverse intercooler pipework
Powerflow exhaust system
De-catted
Limited slip differential
Powerflex engine mount
Drilled and grooved brake discs all round with c/coded calipers
HID...
Some say it pulls like a Train, others say is that fast Mr.?
All I Know is.., that's my 854-R:lol:
http://s1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee448/vol07/
Hi guys.
This is a car I have been wanting for a long time, I had the L6 but I never liked it engine wise. My brother traded a Nissan Patrol for this and I bought it from him. What we are looking at here is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L V8 (who cares about fuel price!) with 177000km's on the clock.
The paint is not the best in the world with some deep marks on both the front and back of the car, loads of RDS's and loads of swirlmarks. It will be fixed soon, hopefully in the next week or 2.
Only 2 now, I'll take it out for a photoshoot when I'm finished detailing it :)
The Skoda still lives with me but I'm trying to sell it, If I can't I'll be fixing it's paint in the winter and taking the plates off! :)
Always loved the Cobra, if the Lotto ever comes up it will definitely grace my garage! :bigsmile:
Well i just (well mum did :D) put a deposit down on this
Renault Clio 172 Cup
only 3k :o
get to pick it up in 2-3weeks, just waitin for my contract from work to say they taking me on for good
took it out for a test drive and my god its quick
not my normal choice for a car as i tend to like longer cars like big hatches saloons or coupes, but i decided to go for something a bit cheaper, and cheaper on insurance, and well more sensible (just for a few years :twisted:)
well what you think?
gonna mainly concentrate on slight astetic changes, a new induction kit as the one on the car just looks like a cheap ebay buy, and cat back, and at a push a remap, nothing drastic as im planning on buying the house im in in...
This is the car that has spawned my i think slightly unhealthy love of the Mx5 1998 and Previous, It is a 1.6i Eurons Roadster, I brought it in Australia and this is the car i taught my self to drift and slight around in on the dirt tracks in the country, that should be added to everyones bucket list, Rear wheel drive car on perfectly flat dirt roads. :)
Couldnt figure out how to post on here so i have included a link :D
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/8113/mx5total.jpg
Right o then guys, starting this thread frsh for the Veccy rather than keep posting in the MG thread :)
If you've read the reprevious posts from said MG thread, you'll know that i've gona and got myself a right bargain of beast.
So to catch up, i have a 1999 Vectra GSi estate which was MSD build number 1575 which turns out according to the MSD register, that it's one of the last few pre-faclift estates which is cool. And heres the pics from previous post =
But we have and update aswell (i can't keep my hands off cars lmao) Fitted my air filter form the 2.6 Sri as I just love the sound, took it for quick spin and hasn't affected the running of the car unlike it did when I fitted one to my old 2.5 Calibra before the...
Getting a new car to replace the A3
It is a .....
wait for it.....
it's quite long.....
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 T FSi Quattro S line Limited Edition with 18 inch RS4 wheels, Full leather interior and dual zone climate control.
It looks good in a very dark grey and the Chrome around the grill has been blacked out. Front brakes are drilled, grooved and vented as standard.
0-60 7.1 Seconds 31 mpg! And it is a Quattro so it will have really good handling, the test drive was a sheer pleasure.
I take delivery on Friday, I can't wait and all pics are pre the final valet and preparation.
Give the car a detail the other day and decided to go for pics.
Over the winter I hope to continue the front rub strip across the number plate recess, Schmidt Modern Lines 3pc (going to try to get bigger dishes so i can run 9.5/10 at the rear, Porsche Tombstones and then retrim them in leather and alcantara with rear bench to match. Clio 197 steering wheel. There is currently a group buy for bagyard stuff on a local forum so i may purchase the management for the airride.
cheers for reading :D
I have recently purchased a street blaster 150i from the WON! what other mods do you reckon I would need to make before I fit the kit??
I would reckon brakes, clutch??
But then again if I get a progressive controller surely the amount of clutch-slip will be very minimal.
what do you guys think??
hi everybody, it was nice to get a message from the moderator Wayne who wondered where I was since no one heard from me in a long while. It is nice to be missed.
So here I am, been busy building my 88 Jaguar XJS, some modifications and alot of new parts.
Sounds like a mean machine now with straight pipes.
I'll post some more pics.
While driving home from work today I stopped at a set of traffic lights, ahead of me was about 10 or so cars. When the lights changed we pulled away, about 300 yards further ahead lying in the road was a broken lump of farm equipment, a 4 foot bar of steel that looked like the Jolly Green Giant's nit comb. If you hit it, it would really have spoilt your day.
What surprised me was that no one stopped to move it they just drove round it.
It took me about a minute out of my journey to find a safe place to pull over & move the nit comb out of harm.
This isn't the first time it's happened to me either, what I don't understand is why people are happy to drive around, leave hazards in the road & carry on driving? :confused:
I keep mentioning Bod, my old Smart. So I thought I'd put some pic's up of it, sadly I've lost the folder with the photo's, I think I left it on my old lap top. :(
So I've had to search for some on the net & here they are.
The Specs:
Newly built engine raised from 600cc to 700cc
Custom Re-map by RedDot racing.
Brabus Cam & Clutch
Larger Roadster turbo (still a wee little turbo :lol:)
Janspeed polished ally intercooler pipes
Brabus TIK pipe
K&N induction kit
Custom made Stainless Steel 'Stealth' exhaust with sports cat
Bilstein Streetline springs & dampers
RedDot Racing Brake pads & Discs
Roadster deep dish steel wheels (a second pair of rears were going to go on the front to improve the track width before the car died)
Rear panels...
Here's the Volvo.
It's my first car (I'm 30 now, had it for 3 years, late starter!) Modding it started off as just a Remap to perk it up a bit and grew from there...
Runs 228bhp at the wheels 5000-6000, and 275lb-ft Torque at the wheels at 2500rpm on 97Ron
1/4 mile at 100mph terminal dead - There are quicker cars around, but you really have to experience the flexibility and mid-range of a tuned T5 to believe it.
It's a torquey quick car out on the road during in real world conditions.
Timed at 30-70=5.4, 50-70=3.0
- IPD Rear RollBar
- Eibach Springs
- Geometry Kit
- Bell FMIC
- BSR Downpipe, sports cat and SS exhaust
- BRS Stage 3 remap
- K & N Air Intake
- Vibra Technics Gearbox Mount
- Braided Brake Lines with...
