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Feb 15, 2020 16:38:17 GMT
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Luckygti yes - for price / performance they're really interesting. We'll see what reliability's like, I guess - this one didn't cost a lot, and there are always good reasons for that - but as a base for something fun that won't have to do a million miles, it was really attractive. Plus my daughter and I were already familiar with its Audi A3 underpinnings. By way of an update (or rather, a signpost for a future episode) - acquired a front mount intercooler so we can delete the two standard ones. They live just in front of each wheel, which seems like a death sentence when rocks are involved.  |
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Spent some time working on the front end to give it ground clearance more like a 4x4 and less like a lowrider. A lot of loose ends need tidying up but the basics are done.
Now we need to create some radiator mounts, install a bash plate, pipe up the intercooler and ideally move the power steering pump. Oh, and install some locking bonnet pins as the standard catch has had to go to make some space!
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Having fitted big wheels and chopped out the spare wheel well, there was the obvious question of where a spare ought to live. I didn't fancy putting on the roof, and there weren't many other sensible options, so it's gone on the back.
Separately, I'm starting an English wheel build as currently I work panels with hammers, not always very well, and I figure it will help me improve my bodywork capability. I've started welding up a frame to give about 1m throat (big enough for 2m panels) as I don't think I'd be able to handle anything bigger anyway. I'd be interested to hear the wisdom of anyone who has one.
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1987 Supercharged BMW R1150 Citroen 2cv Hillclimb Monster
1995 Renault Master Mk1 Race Transporter
1994 Mazda MX5 Mk1 / NA Road Going Class Hillclimber
1991 UMM Alter II Crew Cab OM606 SuperTurbo Diesel MegaUMM Overlander
1992 UMM Alter II Station Wagon
1980 UMM Cournil - survivor - resto project
1979 Lomax 224
2014 VW T5.1 Transporter Kombi Highline
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I was tempted too but was worried that it would leak forevermore if I did. The trophy trucks do look cool.
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alecf
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Mar 10, 2020 13:34:43 GMT
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On the car, yes, I’m very excited by this thread. I have a hankering for a TT now that they’re so cheap. 225 horses for sub 1k? I’m in  As for grinders, I had a circular brush in mine, and having unplugged it to change over I plugged it back in without realising the switch was on. It proceeded to leap around all over the place like a demented dog before I managed to unplug. I scared myself so badly I locked up the workshop and didn’t go back for 2 days!! Much renewed respect for the grinder!! Back to the TT You need one with the BAM engine code to get 225bhp. The BAM 'scene tax' is a load of old cobblers, they fetch a premium for that very reason. All 1,8t engines from stock will produce 225bhp, its the turbo and exhaust manifold along with the injectors that differ. (as well as the map) A 225bhp K04 turbo 1,.820vt turbo completely stock will map to 270ish easily. However all 1,8t engines run with marshmellow rods. anything more then a map get some forged rods. I'm running a 1.8t with a few select modification and a bigger turbo with 486bhp, there are hundreds of them in the uk between 600-800bhp. As for the 225 for under 1k. another engine I built for my last car, included a full bare block rebuild, forged rods, new rings, bearings, Inconel exhaust valves (the standard 2 piece heads like to fall over with high egt's) bigger injectors, 2.0lt tfsi k04-064 turbo made just over 330bhp and cost me around £1100ish. there cheap reliable power (if done right) |
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Had to remove the standard bonnet latch when I lifted the radiators, so some flush-fitting catches have been fitted instead:
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Loving this all.
Best part is Julia getting in there, confidently and competently.
Perfect team member to have.
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Started lifting the front end. The obvious bit is done - we've got a 3" lift. Does create a problem in that the suspension runs out of travel at full droop. The driveshafts hit their limits first, and I don't want to use the CV joints as droop limiters, so there's definitely more to do...
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It's not a proper off-roader without a snorkel intake. It might not be a proper off-roader with a snorkel intake either, but at least this way we get to find out  |
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jpsmit
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Apr 18, 2020 14:10:29 GMT
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Love this car and all you are doing - I keep coming back to the spare tire and feel like this might be a more pleasing look (and a rally heritage)  |
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Apr 18, 2020 14:40:55 GMT
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that snorkel is actually pretty cool. Nice job on sharing the some of the how I did it moments. I like the modified mole grips and especially like the demonstration of the rivnuts. I will definitely start working them into the stuff I do.
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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Apr 18, 2020 14:52:03 GMT
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I would love to see that spare wheel at the same angle as the rear window or something similar, (maybe add a through bolt type of hinge so it swings out of the way for the trunklid to open and close) but absolutely love the video where you and Julia are fabricating and working the lathe and welding. These skills will take her very far indeed. The future for her are the opportunities you are sharing with her right now. well done!
spot on, spot on!
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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Apr 18, 2020 18:54:05 GMT
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Thankyou very much! It's a fun journey. I don't want her to feel that an office job is the only right answer. If she's happier working hard on the tools, great - and so far, she's keen to take it further. Equally if she wants to be a dance teacher or a vet or an artist or a childminder... we get one life each, and it would be a shame if she spent the best years of hers doing something she wasn't motivated by. One thing I do want to pass on is a "get stuck in" attitude - not to be scared of trying skills she doesn't have. I'm entirely self-taught and hence very much still learning after a decade and a half at it.
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We passed the 100 subscriber mark, so I took a detour. Set out to make a lightsaber to use as a work light, but it finished up a bit shiny to put in the garage... We're doing a giveaway to celebrate this first small milestone, so if you've got a good idea for something I can make for you, let me know on the video below Will be back to the TT shortly. Presently working on lengthening the front wishbones to get the camber back where it belongs. Somehow, after lifting the car by 3", the front wheels have so much camber that I need to increase the track by 80mm to get them parallel. I'm struggling to explain that - simple trigonometry on the wishbone angles says 16mm would be explicable, but 80mm is a bit more of a surprise. |
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Well, the front track is 80mm wider and the wheels are parallel again. The wheelbase has also been increased by 20mm to stop the back edges of the tyres catching on the arches. Had fun finding simple ways to make the driveshafts and steering rack work but got it together in the end. Wishbone WIP shot:  Full video: |
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Figured it was time to get it to sit level, so have welded up some rear spring spacers:
In the mean time, a compression test showed bad things, so there's an engine change going on in the background.
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In addition to increasing the ground clearance, I wanted some protection in case it did get beached, so we've made a set of rocksliders to protect the sills:
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Finally filled in the gaps in the rear wheelarches, so I took the opportunity to make a video of it, showing how to form a simple curved patch panel with normal shop tools. Panel work doesn't always need an English wheel, an air hammer, a shrinker and an expert - which is great, because I have none of the above!
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Update - compression tested the engine to track down the cause of some verrrry suspicious white smoke that the dealer was verrrry sure hadn't existed when he parked it up. No.3 cylinder was 40psi down on the others. The worn rings weren't the issue though; they were worn because they'd been running over some nasty-looking cracks in the block. Amazing how an engine can deteriorate when not running! To be fair, the price was so low that it was worth triple in parts; it was obviously rough and he clearly just needed it gone - but I wouldn't have minded if he'd spoken the truth.
New engine procured and (mostly) installed here:
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As for grinders, I had a circular brush in mine, and having unplugged it to change over I plugged it back in without realising the switch was on. It proceeded to leap around all over the place like a demented dog before I managed to unplug. I scared myself so badly I locked up the workshop and didn’t go back for 2 days!! Much renewed respect for the grinder!!
