20b Turbo track car build (England)

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Old 09-21-13, 09:05 AM
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Wow, now that's one heat-managing *****! Not sure how long those zip-ties will hold up once the oil lines start heating up. Can't wait to see how she performs on the track.
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Originally Posted by RCCAZ 1
Wow, now that's one heat-managing *****! Not sure how long those zip-ties will hold up once the oil lines start heating up. Can't wait to see how she performs on the track.

pmsl, it's probably a bit overkill but as we all know... heat is the race car's enemy.
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Considering we only measured these on Tuesday night so HEL got the order on Wednesday morning I was very
impressed and pleased to see these today.


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And tonight we installed the said brake lines.


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Old 10-14-13, 02:30 AM
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Right, got SFS to sort out the problems, just the one hose missing off these pics but it HAS been done.

Lee at SFS has to make the bottom water hoses in green but we seem to like them in black.

Another step closer to starting. :thumbsup:


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Old 10-19-13, 11:10 AM
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Finishing a few bits tonight, the header tank and water system is complete, all oils and water are in, we DID attempt to start
her up but there was an earth problem on the fuseboard which has been sorted and we ran out of jump-pack power, all
on charge for tomorrow.

The water system is all now finished.


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Kermit II's first fire up !!

Enjoy, now the fine tuning commences. :thumbsup:

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Wow! That thing is going to scream.
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Hi all,

Just taking a bit of time, we have to amend the gearbox temp sensor housing slightly so will take a few more
days, the new cooler is now on though.

In the meantime we've fitted the boost solenoid and boost lines, the engine bay is now virtually finished.


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Old 12-07-13, 01:10 AM
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Right, the third geabox cooler (better quality with higher pressure rating) is on and runs up to temp nicely together
with the new oil, we've sorted a few minor leaks too.

The car is now over at Horsham Developments for the corner weighting and full suspension set up.

Before I took it there yesterday we got him running on all the rotors properly and this is what happens with a
fair bit of over-fueling together with the car being up to temp at last. (bad quality vid as was on a phone)


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Awesome Love the green!
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I've began reading from the very first post until now and my mind is totally blown away!!!

For most projects (not only rotary) that I see from UK lately, your project must be on the Top 5 if not really on 1st!!!!!

Very clean, hand made built project not bought, and lots of time invested and good ideas applied on the car... (like the aftermarket parts and the RX-8 light!)

Congrats and now when spring comes I wish you enjoy that beast on track and kick many ***** =D


(just one question, you got your 20B on the mainland (uk) or overseas?!)

Cheers!
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It's been a while but I've been a bit busy, as you all know I wasn't happy with the
rear bumper...... I'm a lot happier now.

Ok, a bit of fettling and modding to do but you'll get the idea of the finished article with these pics


The separate components off the car

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And now held in place on the car

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We lowered the car down to see if it looks ok and I really like it, I is a happy bunny. :thumbsup:


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That looks kool
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Thanks Erdin, looks even better now.

More done today, the flat floor is well under way, all the brackets are welded in and the center piece fits nicely,
and for those of you about to jump in.... the ally vents arrive tomorrow to aid in circulation of air around the exhaust and
diff together with exit vents in the diffuser.


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Old 07-15-14, 04:29 PM
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A busy last two days on the car.

Rear diffuser is now finished and painted

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The front splitter is now re-attached

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And the flat floor with venting is all complete

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Front end almost completed

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The rear end is completed minus tow strap, fog/rain light and diffuser (all quick stuff)


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I wasn't quick enough to take any shots when he was on the floor but all back together now, I'm a very
happy geezer.


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Old 07-16-14, 02:13 PM
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Looks great! Much improved over the previous rear design. Can't wait to see how she performs for you on the track!
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Looks great! Much improved over the previous rear design. Can't wait to see how she performs for you on the track!
Thanks fella, can't wait either, I know there will be issues & problems but lets just hope they're small ones.
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OK, Just got back and he just looks so amazing in the sunshine, THIS is the day I've been waiting for, can't stop smiling.


This will show my photo skills up as being a bit rubbish but I'll stick em all up so get ready for photo overload. :p


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Most excellent.

Now go go drive around some EVO's.
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Originally Posted by Jimbo II
Most excellent.

Now go go drive around some EVO's.

Thanks Jimbo.
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Most of you would have seen it but here is the first JPM piccy they have released. :thumbsup:

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^^^So, are you in this month's issue of Japanese Performance Magazine? I'll have to grab a copy here stateside. Congrats!


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