My DDR GT4 build
Discussion
ChocolateFrog said:
I think if it was mine I'd have twin round tips low down in each side. A diffuser in the middle then just the decision on the numberplate whether it's between the lights or lower down on the bumper
exactly this it would be twin tips each side. I think if I can find a diffuser that would fit over what ive got that would be nice and simple! I need to fit the new lights once made to see what I do with the number plate position etc...One last drive before the car was SORN'd for the winter
then straight on to work, first I test fitted the new seats, much nicer
Then set to work of taking out the whole interior which only took a couple of hours.
Plan of action is;
then straight on to work, first I test fitted the new seats, much nicer
Then set to work of taking out the whole interior which only took a couple of hours.
Plan of action is;
- Clean all the dust from the bodyshop work
- lower air con unit 15mm+
- tidy up new wiring added since IVA
- Test 7" rear view screen
- Design new dashboard
- Make out of fibreglass
- get it professionally covered in some form
- recarpet
Hoonigan said:
Good stuff, look forward to reading this.
I've managed to read it now and its quite good capturing the challenges I had. The last paragraph has the car at 190bhp, which was the power with all the headgasket issues and boost low, but has been 290bhp for couple of months now.whilst working on the interior ive also been making new rear lights. First test unit went in,;
Long term I may just get some smoked perspex to cover the whole light pod enclosure
- outside ring is tail / brake
- inside light is indicator
Long term I may just get some smoked perspex to cover the whole light pod enclosure
Edited by killerferret666 on Thursday 22 October 11:25
Bart 124 said:
Really like that..... garage.
Just shows what a magician I am. Im glad I didnt post a picture of the Shed up, I don't think you could of taken it teamorange said:
Congrats on the build that looks stunning, especially from the front.
What is like to drive? Does it drive like a proper sports car or is it more for show?
Should be awesome once its 100% finished.
To drive it is better than I expected. It is stiff but the ride is firm but still some compliance. Grip hasnt been an issue due to tyre width. You feel very low (obviously) so sense of speed is high, visibility forward and side is absolutely fine. the A pillar is a little large which can give you an additional blind spot. Rear visibility is more limited but that was to be expected. Performance is good enough for now at 290BHP, but once I've completed the look of the car (inside and out) ill probably put in a forged engine at about 450bhp. Well that's my current thought, its always changing in regards to the engine.What is like to drive? Does it drive like a proper sports car or is it more for show?
Should be awesome once its 100% finished.
LHRFlightman said:
Love it, really well done. You should be proud of yourself.
One plea, get the exhausts level.
A bug bear of mine One plea, get the exhausts level.
, but I plan on moving back to twin exist in the rear lower vents with the redesign of the diffuser and rear...so i'm living with it at the moment.Edited by killerferret666 on Sunday 25th October 10:21
Been a really long time since an update. Personal life etc... so finally getting on with bits.
First of all the rear lights were completed. Am I happy of course not, when not on the light circles look horrible (in my eyes) so looking into a tinted piece of perspex to cover that whole light section. The light pattern does look much better then before though
Next was the interior and this has been hard work building everything from scratch. Probably should update the blog with info on it all soon but its getting there and new seats to fit as well.
First of all the rear lights were completed. Am I happy of course not, when not on the light circles look horrible (in my eyes) so looking into a tinted piece of perspex to cover that whole light section. The light pattern does look much better then before though
Next was the interior and this has been hard work building everything from scratch. Probably should update the blog with info on it all soon but its getting there and new seats to fit as well.
So I will use it over this summer and go from there, I need to decide on where i'm going to have the air vents as well. Once that's done this type of thing needs a professional upholsterer to do the work to look good. I thin kthe material im using is poor, scags so easily and wasnt that cheap. so next winter ill get it done properly when I know im happy with the position of everything.
The interior isn't finished yet but some pics, first of all before;
After:
The interior isn't finished yet but some pics, first of all before;
After:
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