FTO Evolution Roadster

FTO Evolution Roadster

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wraith888

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119 posts

188 months

Saturday 20th September 2008
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SkinnyBoy said:
your clearly insane

i like it, not mad on the veilside front bar though... personally i would of done it sleeper-ish style. Is this a works car or a customer job?
I am..lol
or so poeple keep telling mesmokin

Not useing veilside, got an one off kit coming for it

This a works car going to be my main show car for next yearangelbeer

SkinnyBoy

4,635 posts

259 months

Saturday 20th September 2008
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Sounds awesome, what sort of engineering certification does this need to pass its MOT?

wraith888

Original Poster:

119 posts

188 months

Saturday 20th September 2008
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SkinnyBoy said:
Sounds awesome, what sort of engineering certification does this need to pass its MOT?
same as all other vehicle working lights, wipers,number plates..etc

Andy_sx

2,410 posts

207 months

Saturday 20th September 2008
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SkinnyBoy said:
Sounds awesome, what sort of engineering certification does this need to pass its MOT?
It doesnt, when they see his mental health cert on the wall they will let him off!

really coming along quickly mate atm! very good progress and love the engineering side to the project!

Personally I'm gald your not using the veilside front, I think that a Do-Luck 350z or supra front bumper re shaped to fit would work really well, subtle yet you know its there kind of thing, plus have space for he FMIC it will need

wraith888

Original Poster:

119 posts

188 months

Saturday 20th September 2008
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Andy_sx said:
SkinnyBoy said:
Sounds awesome, what sort of engineering certification does this need to pass its MOT?
It doesnt, when they see his mental health cert on the wall they will let him off!

really coming along quickly mate atm! very good progress and love the engineering side to the project!

Personally I'm gald your not using the veilside front, I think that a Do-Luck 350z or supra front bumper re shaped to fit would work really well, subtle yet you know its there kind of thing, plus have space for he FMIC it will need
LOL

work is slow at the moment so this is keeping me busy...lol
Should have the floor in by the end off the week end,cant wait to get that in...lol
Im gonna use a S2000 reshaped front bumper I fitted not to long ago was the 1st in the country
not over the top and loads of room for a FMICwhistlebounce

SkinnyBoy

4,635 posts

259 months

Saturday 20th September 2008
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How much of each floor pan will actually line up etc? I forsee a ton of fabrication. Fair play squire, I'd love to do this but the rules on modifying cars here in Oz are ridiculous, I have plans of doing an NSX engine into the rear of a Prelude but the certs to get it roadworthy and the engineer's fees make it a pain in the arse!

Andy_sx

2,410 posts

207 months

Saturday 20th September 2008
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Gazboy said:
Andy_sx said:
SkinnyBoy said:
Sounds awesome, what sort of engineering certification does this need to pass its MOT?
It doesnt, when they see his mental health cert on the wall they will let him off!

really coming along quickly mate atm! very good progress and love the engineering side to the project!

Personally I'm gald your not using the veilside front, I think that a Do-Luck 350z or supra front bumper re shaped to fit would work really well, subtle yet you know its there kind of thing, plus have space for he FMIC it will need
Virtually every other Supra has a Do Luck bumper, it won't be very original. The Abflug stuff with work very well with the FTO though.
i hadnt realised the doluck kit had become so popular! agree with the Abflug comment though!

the s2k bumper will work well, look forward to seeing it

wraith888

Original Poster:

119 posts

188 months

Saturday 20th September 2008
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SkinnyBoy said:
How much of each floor pan will actually line up etc? I forsee a ton of fabrication. Fair play squire, I'd love to do this but the rules on modifying cars here in Oz are ridiculous, I have plans of doing an NSX engine into the rear of a Prelude but the certs to get it roadworthy and the engineer's fees make it a pain in the arse!
wow that sounds like a wicked project hope you get it done

well from the bolk head to the were the petrol tank sits is pretty much the same..
the challage will be the back end coz of the axle and the rear panels
will keep you up dated on the fabrication which will start early next week

wraith888

Original Poster:

119 posts

188 months

Sunday 21st September 2008
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all the FTO floor has now been removed
hoping to have the EVO floor installed next week




SkinnyBoy

4,635 posts

259 months

Sunday 21st September 2008
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Good stuff!

Are you using a car-o-liner or some sort of jig (besides the bracing) to keep the body true? Also will this be registered on a Q Plate (do they even have them anymore) I love projects like this, too many naysayers who struggle to hold a spanner the right way up these days, refreshing to see proper car modding!

wraith888

Original Poster:

119 posts

188 months

Sunday 21st September 2008
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SkinnyBoy said:
Good stuff!

Are you using a car-o-liner or some sort of jig (besides the bracing) to keep the body true? Also will this be registered on a Q Plate (do they even have them anymore) I love projects like this, too many naysayers who struggle to hold a spanner the right way up these days, refreshing to see proper car modding!
not using a jig for this one,just need to weld a couple more braces as the door gabs have closed but the roll cage is doing its job

Not sure if the Q reg are still being used but this will be going on the its oringal regrolleyessmokin

james_tigerwoods

16,287 posts

198 months

Monday 22nd September 2008
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Looks mad - are you losing the lambo doors?

wraith888

Original Poster:

119 posts

188 months

Monday 22nd September 2008
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james_tigerwoods said:
Looks mad - are you losing the lambo doors?
No think Im going to keep them,Im not a great fan of them but they do look good on this car

wraith888

Original Poster:

119 posts

188 months

Tuesday 23rd September 2008
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New EVO floor has now been spot and seem welded into the FTO biggrin
Just need to fab brackets for the yawl pump biggrin





wraith888

Original Poster:

119 posts

188 months

Thursday 25th September 2008
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the evo boot floor is 4" longer than the fto's so its had to be shortened and the n/s/r lower wing was badly damaged so that got done today
looks a bit of a mess but will be cleaned up












Edited by wraith888 on Wednesday 31st March 23:20

wraith888

Original Poster:

119 posts

188 months

Saturday 27th September 2008
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rear wing had really bad repairs done and wer full of filler be taken right down to bear metal and the petrol lid has also been flushed 8)







started painting the rear axle and suspension




Pentoman

4,814 posts

264 months

Saturday 27th September 2008
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This is quite a bit of work. I once painted the words "burning rubber" down the side of a scrap mini. That was hard work too because the paint would go on the floor if you weren't careful.

MrFlibbles

7,692 posts

284 months

Sunday 28th September 2008
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Pentoman said:
This is quite a bit of work. I once painted the words "burning rubber" down the side of a scrap mini. That was hard work too because the paint would go on the floor if you weren't careful.
rofl

BarryRedknapp

29 posts

188 months

Sunday 28th September 2008
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That looks interesting, if not a bit mad.
My mate has just crashed his FTO and bought it back from the Insurance company.
I must show him this.

wraith888

Original Poster:

119 posts

188 months

Sunday 28th September 2008
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MrFlibbles said:
Pentoman said:
This is quite a bit of work. I once painted the words "burning rubber" down the side of a scrap mini. That was hard work too because the paint would go on the floor if you weren't careful.
rofl
rofllaugh