Nissan Skyline R32 GTR - Group.. A?
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alexcrosse said:
trails said:
Ditto...I found it very restful and totally lost track of the narration 
Its why working from home is so difficult. Just get lost in his paws. - btw dude, finally stuck the roof down last night, you're right, dead easy job. So impressed by the whole system they put together. ...just in time too, peeing down today!
Hello all.
Here's the new shed.
The 32 is safe and happy. But I've still got some tools to rebuild and a few jobs to do for other people which will be the content for a while.
I'm hoping to get some more concrete data on GpA components in the next few months, if that comes off then some pretty significant things will happen with the car next year. Very exciting, but massively hard work and big expense to get there.
Here's the new shed.
The 32 is safe and happy. But I've still got some tools to rebuild and a few jobs to do for other people which will be the content for a while.
I'm hoping to get some more concrete data on GpA components in the next few months, if that comes off then some pretty significant things will happen with the car next year. Very exciting, but massively hard work and big expense to get there.
alexcrosse said:
Another update. All the tools are kind of up and running now. R32 process has really progressed behind the scenes, although nothing physical yet!
Watched it last night (benefits of subscription notificationBTW - I thought you were a little hard on yourself for previous Vice episode
alexcrosse said:
Merry Christmas PHers.
And same to you - hope Santa brings you lots of tools or car parts
Hello everyone.
There's been a lot of networking and lining up of progress for the 32. So progress soon. Also been in contact with some really fantastic people in japan who are able to help with info on some of the more niche parts.
The shed has come on a bit. I did some cast iron repair to a meddings drill that I need to paint now. I've extended two sumps for people. And recently I've made this fixture table.
For anyone unfamiliar. It's a flat welding surface that allows you to clamp parts and jigs down through 16mm holes. This will help me with the suspension arms, 3rd links, and exhaust components which will be done this year.
Hope you enjoy. I'm kind of reluctant to post too much 'non car' stuff in here.
Also did brands in the M3 last week. Great car. Had some noise issues in the afternoon with a broken exhaust flap, but back at the end of feb. Brakes are great. Well. Front ones.
There's been a lot of networking and lining up of progress for the 32. So progress soon. Also been in contact with some really fantastic people in japan who are able to help with info on some of the more niche parts.
The shed has come on a bit. I did some cast iron repair to a meddings drill that I need to paint now. I've extended two sumps for people. And recently I've made this fixture table.
For anyone unfamiliar. It's a flat welding surface that allows you to clamp parts and jigs down through 16mm holes. This will help me with the suspension arms, 3rd links, and exhaust components which will be done this year.
Hope you enjoy. I'm kind of reluctant to post too much 'non car' stuff in here.
Also did brands in the M3 last week. Great car. Had some noise issues in the afternoon with a broken exhaust flap, but back at the end of feb. Brakes are great. Well. Front ones.
Good as always Alex.
I was always compromised on my fixture table(s) because I wanted them to double up as a work bench. I would have preferred to make one bigger one like yours than two separates. I also didn't include the sides and have regretted it a few times.
I need to get the castors on mine for a bit more flexibility and add some out riggers for the adjustable feet when I need the two tables to line up on an uneven floor. One for another day!
Are you going to make your own clamp tooling as off the shelf stuff is quite expensive? I found a stack of old 16mm bolts at work that have been repurposed!
I was always compromised on my fixture table(s) because I wanted them to double up as a work bench. I would have preferred to make one bigger one like yours than two separates. I also didn't include the sides and have regretted it a few times.
I need to get the castors on mine for a bit more flexibility and add some out riggers for the adjustable feet when I need the two tables to line up on an uneven floor. One for another day!
Are you going to make your own clamp tooling as off the shelf stuff is quite expensive? I found a stack of old 16mm bolts at work that have been repurposed!
Edited by Jon_Bmw on Sunday 6th February 11:37
Haha sorry. They are keeping me busy, and also gone back to school to do a masters on top of work, which I wouldn’t recommend.
But there has been progress… mostly organisational and permission progress. Perhaps I can share some snips next month on it but I’m limited in what I can photograph / film.
I have filmed some of a new component I’ve been fabricating though, and hopefully the first video of this little series will be up in the next couple weeks:
But there has been progress… mostly organisational and permission progress. Perhaps I can share some snips next month on it but I’m limited in what I can photograph / film.
I have filmed some of a new component I’ve been fabricating though, and hopefully the first video of this little series will be up in the next couple weeks:
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