Daniel0663 30 Report post Posted July 8, 2016 Have you considered felony form/big duck club aero? or even possibly hard motorsports 330 flares? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted July 8, 2016 I've sent them a email asking if their widebody kit will cover 60mm of exposed rubber. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 (edited) progress Today I picked up the push rod to change gears. I've had to extend the linkage between the gearbox and the shifter as the seat is as far back as I can get it. the short linkage is uuc, the long is a copy from a friend. SSSHHHH. don't tell. Its 315mm long from hole to hole. The other part is the adaptor to hold the rear brake callipers in place as they are not factory fit. This still has some work before I'm happy. Shifter is from https://www.facebook.com/npparts.lt/ cool guy. And you got to train the young. Edited August 5, 2016 by richard 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted August 20, 2016 small update. Spacer plates done and brakes fitted . It took longer than I thought as I checked each stage but are now happy with the look and fitment. Lets hope they work. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted August 20, 2016 Awesome. What size discs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted August 20, 2016 330mm 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted August 22, 2016 today I went and had some lines made up to finish off the plumbing from the peddle box . 2 extend by 75mm lines from the chassis to the brake callipers. 3 lines from the reservoirs to the peddle box 1 line to run to the rear brakes 1m 1 line to the clutch 1m An eye watering $438 I tried a couple of shops but they didn't do braided lines. I ended up at GSS And people ask why I shop overseas, even with freight and tax its cheaper than here. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garett 103 Report post Posted August 22, 2016 Yeah braided lines aren't cheap when it's custom, I ended up spending about 1,450 on all mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted August 22, 2016 I wonder if it works out cheaper to buy the crimping tools and make your own if you need that many? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tawa 150 Report post Posted August 22, 2016 Too late now obv, but Melbar (sp) cables in Welli are pretty good to deal with for custom cables. Also, holy sh*t those are some big calipers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted August 22, 2016 On 8/20/2016 at 8:31 PM, richard said: 330mm 330 front and rear? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted August 23, 2016 355mm up front and 330mm back 32mm thick and 6 pots. yes was a good deal at the time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted August 24, 2016 Do you have cad files for the caliper brackets? Ive got the same front calipers (and maybe rears) and was hoping to save some work. I'd completely understand if you don't want to share. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted August 24, 2016 Hi James, No sorry I don't have a cad set up. I made them up from 10mm Ply and shaped them to fit . What you see is the 3rd template with adjustments and a very patience engineer. Your welcome to the ply templates Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted September 2, 2016 shifter install. The last time I was involved in metal work was back in high school. I work with timber plaster and paint. So I turned this into this, I got a mig welder for fathers day. I started my first weld 6 hrs ago 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2963 Report post Posted September 2, 2016 Wow, that is a serious peice of plate you have put in there Rich!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted September 3, 2016 2 hours ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said: Wow, that is a serious peice of plate you have put in there Rich!! It was free. I think its 3mm. I'm going to have a crack at the exhaust next, 2.5" or 3" tube which is best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 29, 2016 Saw this car in the flesh last nice and it's friggin' awesome. And I can assure you all that the wheels, tyres, brakes and seat are all bigger and better in real life than they are in the pics. Epic effort Richard! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tawa 150 Report post Posted October 1, 2016 (edited) I don't want to be a downer, but you should get more time practice welding before welding critical bits. It looks like you're using gas but having trouble getting the settings right? this is especially hard when welding thicker bits (the 3mm) to panel steel. The welds should end up smooth, not blobby, and sort of flow/blend into the metal; when running the arc should sound a bit like frying bacon (rapid crackle etc). It's still a wicked shifter, and sweet build. Edited October 1, 2016 by tawatech Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted October 2, 2016 you should see the way I cook bacon. 4 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted October 2, 2016 It's not critical. Worst that'll happen is you money shift it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted November 10, 2016 my mistress has booty!!!!! And because were on a diet goes in for a nip and tuck on the weekend 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted November 14, 2016 so on the weekend I chopped out some fat. To be fare was only 8kg'ish. But when adding new parts a balance has to be found. note the extra room for the diffuser. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted November 15, 2016 Deleting the tyre well is one of the best things you can do. I did it to mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted November 15, 2016 43 minutes ago, Michael. said: Deleting the tyre well is one of the best things you can do. I did it to mine. Makes space under the back of the car, smooths airflow, or... Something else? I can see some benefits but just checking I've not missed anything! Richard - what size rims (including offset) are you running? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
