Epic build threads

[cragswinter]

• (mods if you see fit to move this to the readers cars section then feel free but I'm guessing some contributions will come from other websites)

Now, we all love a good build thread, but there's no sticky at the top of readers cars. The only stipulations are that any car linked must be an EPIC build. That can mean a huge mechanical rebuild to massive power, a bare metal refurb to concourse condition or maybe a self build from a kit of sorts, anything you think is epic basically. Over to you............

• putting venoms on your corsa & moving your number plates is not epic

[cragswinter]

Lurking in the ford forum on PH is this beauty, a complete rebuild of a fiesta rs turbo:
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=12...

[shirt]

this one was sent to me by paddynmurphy. ful lresto of a ferrari 275gtb shortnose. you do need to register to view the thread but i'll eat my tweed if you don't think it was worth it.

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=...

[Defcon5]

Twin V6 Lupo

http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=2...

[rhinochopig]

I found this when doing some research into whether one of those small model jet engines could be used to power a turbocharger instead of using exhaust gas.

This guy actually did it, but used an APU instead.

Search on youtube for it in action as the noise is incredible.

http://raceenginedesign.biz/Manic-Beattie.htm

[juan king]

rhinochopig said:

I found this when doing some research into whether one of those small model jet engines could be used to power a turbocharger instead of using exhaust gas.

This guy actually did it, but used an APU instead.

Search on youtube for it in action as the noise is incredible.

http://raceenginedesign.biz/Manic-Beattie.htm

That is an awesome idea, lag? what lag?

[rhinochopig]

juan king said:

rhinochopig said:

I found this when doing some research into whether one of those small model jet engines could be used to power a turbocharger instead of using exhaust gas.

This guy actually did it, but used an APU instead.

Search on youtube for it in action as the noise is incredible.

http://raceenginedesign.biz/Manic-Beattie.htm

That is an awesome idea, lag? what lag?

Exactly. And the beauty is that is kinder to a tubby than running ALS and it's lighter than compound charging.

[Jayfish]

This humble 1.2 Bravo gets more than it deserves from someone who seems to only vaguely know what they're doing but it's presented with such enthusiasm and humour that you'll loose a few hours to it.
here

[Westy Pre-Lit]

Windy's new project (which is now getting on a bit ) on the Westfield forum.

A humble MK2 Escort is no more.

http://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/index.php?/topic/451...

[shirt]

i've seen that one before, truly epic.

again, you might need to register to see the pics, but here's one local to me, considering everything has had to be flown/shipped in, deserves respect!

http://www.dubaipetrolheads.com/car-chat/my-next-p...

from this:




to this:

[dufctubs]

BMW E92 M3 WAGON BUILD !!

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4924...

SORRY NO BUILD PROCESS BUT PLENTY OF PICS

Edited by dufctubs on Saturday 11th February 09:46

[Martin_Bpool]

Good build of a VW38 here

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3...

[Esprit]

Mine's an epic, in terms of length rather than stature really.... An over-winter tidy-up that's turned into a 4.5 year (so far) journey of love, hate, excess and frustration.... still, after all is said and done, I'm still pretty happy with it

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

While not a massive transformation, as it looked pretty good to begin with, every nut and bolt on this car has been given love and attention. It's been rebuilt, given more power, less weight and under the skin is as close as you'll find to a new one. And every modification has been done with the intention of improving it without impacting its soul. Indeed to the layman it looks completely unmodified... which is what I was going for

Edited by Esprit on Saturday 11th February 10:17

[RossB_eg4]

Search purplecivicturbo's build on here; truly next-level stuff going into the car.

In the same breath mstewarts fiesta build is incredible.

[Killer2005]

There was a Wiki thread on here with some of the build threads from the Readers Cars section

[Greg_D]

bookmarked, loving the hillclimb turbine-turbo. that is right down my street

[OdramaSwimLaden]

Knackered classic VW camper and crashed 993 Turbo equals the all time best build thread:

http://www.race-taxi.ch/indexx.htm

[Robb F]

The Driftworks S15 build thread
http://www.driftworks.com/forum/drift-car-projects...

[FamilyDub]

Defcon5 said:

Twin V6 Lupo

^^ that just cost me an hour of my life. Excellent.

Link

[cragswinter]

i won't spoil it by posting to many photo's but when i said epic build threads, this is what i had in mind one man's mission to build a perfect replica of one of these:


the lengths he goes to is phenomenal, & the period factory information he gleans is just superb.

just don't expect to get anything done this afternoon

eta might help if i actually linked the thread:
http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2086...
(history of the car)

http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5945...
(car build thread)

Edited by cragswinter on Saturday 11th February 12:33

Edited by cragswinter on Saturday 11th February 14:48