Guest Report post Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) I think it's interesting that you are doing this, but given that the stock roof is 0.65mm thick and already incredibly light I would think, what is the point of doing it? I guess if you just want to do it because you can that's fine, but it does seem a tad unnecessary. I guess it could be said that everything I'm doing is pretty pointless, interesting, but pointless but it's exactly what I want to do. I dunno, I must just be bored with too much time on my hands lol. I also want to master Carbon Fibre and the roof is probably the easiest large panel to do?? Lets not forget, it's not just the weight you save, it's where you save it from. Less weight high up is always good.If this works, vented bonnet will be next, then doors. Edited October 27, 2015 by Nigelr32 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted October 27, 2015 GPRM's carbon doors were so damn light it was crazy Admittedly you aren't going to save much weight on the roof, but like you say it's probably the most reasonable area to play with Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark-in-Stoke 488 Report post Posted October 27, 2015 Oh can't wait for the vented bonnet awesome. 1 Palsx reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 28, 2015 GPRM's carbon doors were so damn light it was crazy Admittedly you aren't going to save much weight on the roof, but like you say it's probably the most reasonable area to play withAs you say Rob, not much weight to be saved in the roof, but any weight saving that high up is worth doing. The GT86 Doors are the heaviest I have ever come across, weighing in at around 30kg each bare!! The seats also weigh a ton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Radley 18 Report post Posted October 28, 2015 I think there is a lot of weight to be removed ......... from the local pubs Judging by the empty glasses last night i think we need a carbon diet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 31, 2015 This lovely little item arrived today..It has -12 fittings and a max capacity of 3 US gallons. I will use -16 hoses running through the car right next to me.Took 36 hours to get here from USA and a week in UK customs!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted November 4, 2015 This is what inspired me to call my project "Tommy"http://www.speedhunters.com/2015/11/is-this-the-fastest-86-in-the-world/Make sure you follow the link to the build.. it's so similar to my car!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted November 4, 2015 I can't wait to see it in the flesh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted November 14, 2015 I've been trial fitting a couple of seats over the last couple of weeks. Corbeau run a great program, whereby you borrow a test seat to fit to the car so you don't have to buy a seat and watch the clock tick whilst you build your car. Tried the Revolution, but it pinched my hips so I changed it for the Revenge. OMG, what a seat. So comfy I fell asleep in the shell and woke up with Jess on my lap an hour later!! Downside to this seat is.... If you have a cage with triangulation from main hoop to front cage, you need to cut the tunnel to get the seat mounts over enough. This has been done and pics will be up tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted November 19, 2015 Well, the great big Corbeau seat has been squeezed in and fits nice and tight around the cage and is sunken into the tunnel sideways. Strange, the stock seats are so tight to the tunnel you cant get your fingers in the gap... I should have known I'd need to cut it. Probable reason is because I want the seat so damn low!! All the big power FA20's I know of have the DI deleted, (except Adrian's), so I decided I would do the same. I've heard of seal failures, injectors dropping out and I've seen smashed pistons in Audi's when the DI fails. If I'm gonna do this, I'm gonna do it right from the get go, so I turned up some blanks to press into the heads to block the holes. They sit in up to the bottom of the chamfer so they look professional. From the inside, we can see the plug sitting in the injector bore where the seal would normally go. And, from the outside. Pretty eh?? Here we can see the finished article... New inlet valve seats all cut in nicely and recut exhaust valve seats. The black marks are just pen marks, put there to mark what is and isn't done during the process. All this work was done by Race Developments in Gloucester. Custom CP pistons are on order, special because they don't have the triangular pocket for the DI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ124 118 Report post Posted November 19, 2015 Beautiful work, do you have a lathe at home? If so I'm infinately jealous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie_GRMN 177 Report post Posted November 19, 2015 Ahhhh so that's why you were selling the other CP's, I kept meaning to ask the reason why looks lovely work Nigel as always Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted November 19, 2015 43 minutes ago, AJ124 said: Beautiful work, do you have a lathe at home? If so I'm infinately jealous! Yes mate. I'm an Engineer, Rolls Royce Aerospace time served. I have my own little lathe and milling machine and access to the proper stuff in work if I need it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted November 19, 2015 17 minutes ago, jamie_gt86 said: Ahhhh so that's why you were selling the other CP's, I kept meaning to ask the reason why looks lovely work Nigel as always Thanks Jamie... I'm surprised I haven't had the "You shouldn't have done that" posts.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted November 19, 2015 One more thing I forgot to mention is that my JLS air jack kit arrived. Once the extras turn up, I'll do full review and obviously show how they're fitted. No more concerns about getting a jack under Tommy!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Radley 18 Report post Posted November 19, 2015 46 minutes ago, Nigelr32 said: Thanks Jamie... I'm surprised I haven't had the "You shouldn't have done that" posts.. Give it time lad it's early in the evening yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie_GRMN 177 Report post Posted November 19, 2015 1 hour ago, Nigelr32 said: Thanks Jamie... I'm surprised I haven't had the "You shouldn't have done that" posts.. They may come at somepoint but I agree with the choice to remove the DI as you'll be looking at some rather high cylinder pressures... Have you thought about lapping the areas in on the combustion chamber around your new plugs? Looks like you could end up with some heat spots on what's there which could lead to det Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 Would love to visit your build sometime and feast on top quality work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted November 20, 2015 9 hours ago, jamie_gt86 said: They may come at somepoint but I agree with the choice to remove the DI as you'll be looking at some rather high cylinder pressures... Have you thought about lapping the areas in on the combustion chamber around your new plugs? Looks like you could end up with some heat spots on what's there which could lead to det Jamie, Have you not noticed that the plug has been welded up and the whole chamber blended and polished? The edges everywhere are one of the reasons for ditching it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie_GRMN 177 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 27 minutes ago, Nigelr32 said: Jamie, Have you not noticed that the plug has been welded up and the whole chamber blended and polished? The edges everywhere are one of the reasons for ditching it all. I have now only looked at the close up one in detail, missed it on the overall pic of the head, sorry Nige Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted November 20, 2015 I have been trying to get hold of two sets of cometic MLX gaskets for the FA20 and have been struggling. Called around and finally got some from Mike at Turbo Developments. He actually had two sets on the shelf Good price too!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike@TD.co.uk 467 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 Nice speaking to you Nigel, best of luck with your projects Its Tuning Developments but Turbo Developments sounds kinda cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted November 20, 2015 Sorry Mike.. perhaps you should change the name if you like it?? Bit of a mixed up thread here guys.. I'll start with a pic of the finished heads all cleaned up and ready to go. Tim has made a lovely job of these, I just know I won't regret it!! Moving along.. I don't think I ever showed you all a pic of the roof mould. I just need to get some carbon fiber now, and give the roof a go?? Should be fun or frustrating?? Who knows?? It needs a bit of a polish and some flanges adding. I think I need it to be a bit warmer weather wise?? Remember I mentioned I was making turrets so I could drop the shell over the suspension, well here's the rear ones fitted. These will allow the car to go 40mm lower than the lowest setting on any coil over kit!! OR, it will allow longer rear shocks to be used should I decide to go down that road?? Boy oh boy, this car needs longer rear shocks. And finally, we have the sectioned tunnel to allow the seat to move over enough to clear the cage. Thanks for looking in and keep watching.. those beautiful air jacks will be up soon, along with those gorgeous Tilton pedals and the stunning Samsonas gear stick!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark-in-Stoke 488 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 love the look and idea of the turrets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted November 20, 2015 3 minutes ago, Mark-in-Stoke said: love the look and idea of the turrets Thanks Mark. It is quite a task welding them in with double skins, galvanised and seam sealer between them. The fronts will be easier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
