Guest Report post Posted April 17, 2015 I'm sure you have all seen the thread titled "Nige's GT86" in the projects and builds section.. well, I decided to start a new thread for this project car as it has made a complete U turn in what I intend to do with it.So, I'm starting a new thread, at a very appropriate point in my opinion...Here we have one GT86 stripped shell, mounted on a custom made rotisserie. In the background we can see my daily driver which is being rebuilt following a water damage to the engine incident.The rotisserie allows the body to be rotated and worked on in any orientation, so instead of having to grovel around on ones back to seam weld the floor, one can simply stand on a stool and do it vertically from the top.. like this....Or you could always have the floor in front of your face??Or the other way round??Having this jig will also make the job of stripping sealant and cutting out the boot floor a lot easier, especially for an old bugger like me!!Thanks for looking in, if the mods aren't happy about me having two threads on the go for the same project, please feel free to delete the other one.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted April 17, 2015 I've said it before and i'll say it again, this is impressive and confirms you are a nutter! Happy to have two threads, perhaps we should just lock the other one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie_GRMN 177 Report post Posted April 17, 2015 I'm confused as to the need for a new thread, surely it's just going to continue where the old one left off? But who am I to complain as long as we keep getting more brilliant updates, keep up the good work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 17, 2015 I'm confused as to the need for a new thread, surely it's just going to continue where the old one left off? k I've started a new thread because this is how the project should have started, not painting and cleaning stuff!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 So Nigel, what it will become at the end of it? A show car, a race car..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 18, 2015 So Nigel, what it will become at the end of it? A show car, a race car.....It'll be a quick, pretty little stripped out car for the track and the road. I'll probably be doing sprints with it if the truth be known?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 Excellent, Nige! Competition.... (Better hurry up though.... not sure I'll get my wife's approval for another year... and she don't know what this year has cost..!!) Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 19, 2015 Excellent, Nige! Competition.... (Better hurry up though.... not sure I'll get my wife's approval for another year... and she don't know what this year has cost..!!) Spec KWife, what is one of those?I think I nearly had one once, but apparently I escaped unbruised.. so my married friends tell me?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 20, 2015 Just had confirmation that my cage is ready. I'm a very happy boy!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
griffinnn 11 Report post Posted April 20, 2015 Really looking forward to seeing how this turns out. All the best with it bud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 22, 2015 It arrived today!!! I'm so very very chuffed... :D :D See, Jess likes it too!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitman 188 Report post Posted April 22, 2015 I think it is time to pay you a visit again, Nige . I can then see it in all its glory Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 22, 2015 Anytime Dave!! I've just started inspecting all the parts, and I will say right here right now, this is one of the best presented, best finished kits i have ever had the pleasure of owning. I built a Sparco weld in cage once, this Custom Cages kit is a million times better, they even deburr every cut. The paperwork is clear and concise and the drawings are just about perfect. This cage cost around £1800 all in, but in my opinion it was well worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 22, 2015 Just in case you're wondering what's in that big black bag and the box,,, here's a couple of shots..Boy, am I gonna have some fun with this little lot!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ124 118 Report post Posted April 22, 2015 Wow! That's a serious cage nige, how many points does it mount to the chassis? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 22, 2015 Wow! That's a serious cage nige, how many points does it mount to the chassis? It certainly is a serious cage AJ!! If you mean end of tube points, then the answer is 10 point. If you include all the intact points it's 16 I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee 82 Report post Posted April 23, 2015 Tacked in place yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 23, 2015 No, fully welded in and painted.I'm hoping to have the car finished tomorrow?? :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 27, 2015 Lucky me, I've got a week off, so it's time to play cars!! I thought I would start by playing with some body parts for a change :o, car body parts of course Here's the start of the rear fender fitment. This kit came from Knight racer.. it is very reasonably priced, but it does take a lot of effort to fit. I think I will end up popping off some moulds and making my own. Notice the clamp at the rear, going through the light fitting, if I remove the front tape and clamps the wing sticks out by over a foot!! On the other side the fuel flap hole doesn't line up.Grrrrrrr!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam 70 Report post Posted April 27, 2015 I like knight racer stuff had a kit on my civic how ever the fit seems to be an issue with all of there products 1 Mark-in-Stoke reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted April 27, 2015 It's to be expected with any kind of aftermarket panels, even the more expensive carbon fibre stuff like from Seibon can be troublesome to fit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitman 188 Report post Posted April 27, 2015 The problem is, unless the moulding is fully supported, it will always sag and loose its shape. Best is to leave it in the hot sun for a few hours, and then clamp it in place. i had exactly the same issue with a Knight Racer semi carbon TRD front bumper spoiler I have. One I had 'softened' it, I fitted it onto a spare bumper I have, and have left it on the bumper, to help it keep its shape (I still haven't decided if I actually want to fit the TRD body kit to my say, so it is packed away in my storage lockup) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted April 27, 2015 It's to be expected with any kind of aftermarket panels, even the more expensive carbon fibre stuff like from Seibon can be troublesome to fit To be fair, for the price of it, I'd expect it to fit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 27, 2015 I'm with Lauren on this one.. I have made various body panels from GRP, and they always fit.. why?? Because I take the time to make a great Buck, then take the mould off it as a rigid supported item. I also add whatever is neccesary to make the mould retain its shape. Dave, I think these are too far out to be corrected with the sun. It takes all the strength I have to pull the right wing onto the body, then the area around the filler still won't go!! I have asked for a replacement. The problem here is obvious.. Knight Racer have taken a mould off the original kit, which is inherintly floppy. They've then made their panels thicker so they won't flex like the priginals, hence they are a nightmare to fit. When I get round to it I'll make my own moulds and use these panels as my Bucks. My panels will be thin, light and will fit!! We need to think of a name for my parts, as I don't want to call them "Rocket Bunny", they clearly aren't.. It'll be worth it in the long run, especially "when" I prang it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dankool 25 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 I got the RB rear diffuser from knight racer and the fit was a bit crappy but I guess you get what you pay for lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
