Drizz Developments - Page 8

fennyLET · 28-02-2008, 15:08

Looks about 40' 35'ish
im getting a 35' 15' soon. Looking at yours has made me think hmm maybe i should exstend it lol!

Drizz · 28-02-2008, 15:14

Well yesterdays wasnt really interesting but hay hoe.
Replaced the backbox on the SRi:

Andy replaced his bottom ball joints:

Then i replaced a headlight on the SRi as the adjuster had broken (love having bits in stock

)

Then Andy fitted a new throttle cable and put the SFi box on his:

Then we had to stop for the delivery so that was all. Nothing really exciting just a Nova GSi with XE that had a coming together with a curb. It was almost alright bar a couple of no no mods. Sorry pics are naff ill get better. But its coming apart as we need it for a skip so see for sale thread

bmwrossco · 29-02-2008, 13:56

Nice unit, looks like it could do with a little better lighting though!

Drizz · 01-03-2008, 22:16

Well today went like this:

Couldnt get the boss off the nova. So cut the colomn

Andy put his TTV underdrive pulley on:

I stripped the back end bits off the Nova:

Andys Champion Leather arrived:

I got the clocks out the Nova:

Started on the engine:

Then got it up in the air:

Andy decide to LET his GSi:

Got the Tank out

Then the rear axle:

Think the shells had it

:

Back on its new wheels

:

Then moved onto the front:

Andy started his footwell wiring:

Got the bonnet off:

Then made life easier by removing the slam panel:

Then got the rad out:

The the exhaust off:

Then all disconnected ready to remove monday

Phew!

**Benn** · 01-03-2008, 23:15

Gsi black dash is worth a few quid too.

Drizz · 01-03-2008, 23:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benn

Gsi black dash is worth a few quid too.

Yeah its provisionally sold for fifty notes..

Drizz · 07-03-2008, 19:50

Todays short mince was getting the XE out the nova forgot my camera so used the phone for a couple of pics to keep you updated

Tomorrow will see some more progress for all of us....

Drizz · 08-03-2008, 20:13

Well todays mince went like this:

Well got the dash out the nova:

And filled it with toot

:

Then cut the doors off. Was a bit hot on my head so adorned some head gear:

Doors arent that old either:

Then Andy got his bumper and wheels on then back on the ground:

Brian got involved with Kev's:

Then Andy got the old exhaust off:

Then because it was so loud we put an old Janspeed decat, and cut down a cavvy exhaust so to use just the silencer and made some bolts to hold it together:

Then we started if for the fourth or fifth time then we had to turn it off:

Oil cooler pipe was split, so its got to come apart again to replace it

So we left it for now.

So this is how we left it. Kevs is outside (to try and jimmy him on to finishe it

) and the Black estate is in for some work

Nova needs to be weighed in then my Turbo can come up for some work!
We did a few other bits but didnt warrent pics.
TTFN

Brian Stirrup · 08-03-2008, 21:16

I got a bit close to the oil spray and ruined a good pair of shoes.

Steve! · 08-03-2008, 21:19

Brian Stirrup · 08-03-2008, 21:22

Three MK Threes in various states.

Andys Bay

Kevs Bay

Dans Bay..... Funny it looks more like a Nova dash than an engine

Drizz · 08-03-2008, 22:02

They might be OK pics if smaller

.
Dont think the camera has a very high pixel count...

Kev 180iE · 08-03-2008, 22:14

woah! resize Brian!

Grim Reaper · 08-03-2008, 22:23

dan looks like hes trying to put a straight 12 engine and convert it to run of his f28 for ultimate FWD wierdness

looks like hes having difficulty lining up the rear gearbox mount

Brian Stirrup · 09-03-2008, 09:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drizz

They might be OK pics if smaller

.
Dont think the camera has a very high pixel count...

2 Megapixels

A2! · 09-03-2008, 22:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Stirrup

2 Megapixels

Not a very high pixel count then

rc · 09-03-2008, 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Stirrup

I got a bit close to the oil spray and ruined a good pair of shoes.

came prepared to work then brian

2ltrcominsoon · 09-03-2008, 22:21

just a quick question, i noticed how one of you has your exhaust manifold heat wrapped, how long a piece of exhaust wrap did you need as most places i have found it sell it by the meter?

cheers in advance chris

Brian Stirrup · 10-03-2008, 00:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by rc

came prepared to work then brian

No... I came to mince, but could not stand to see Kev struggling with his thermostat housing any longer

When Dan was around the corner it was fine to put on some dirty clothes and come prepared, but its a long old drive now and if I want to go anywhere else afterwards its horrible being in filthy clothes.

Drizz · 10-03-2008, 06:10

Leave a change of clothes up there then

. Have to Ask Andy about the heat wrap. Not sure how much he used.

Brian Stirrup · 10-03-2008, 09:25

What I need to do is buy myself a set of overalls. That way I can just bring those and a change of shoes.

Drizz · 10-03-2008, 13:45

Well off up there to begin on the new project

Pics later....

Brian Stirrup · 10-03-2008, 14:51

Another new project?

Drizz · 10-03-2008, 20:21

Right well here we go. The weather was awful tonight and i could hardly hear myself think in the workshop with the wind and rain lashing down, but i whacked up the surround sound with some classic hardcore rave on and cracked on.

So.....
Started with lifting the bonnet

:

Battery Bonnet, and airbox off:

Rad, radfan and loom off:

Bloody secondary airpump held me up bloody bolts seized on:

With that off i could get the lights grille and bumper off:

Bumpers for sale if you know anyone

Then all the aircon rad and fan out:

Thought id best put some card down as it was leaking everywhere:

Then got it up in the air and took the wheels and brakes off:

Then legs and shafts off:

Andy turned up and started dismantling his:

And then made a brew:

Got the crane in place:

I got stuck in with the engine mounts:

Andy took control of my tool

:

And its out:

2ltrcominsoon · 10-03-2008, 20:48

did you manage to find out about the exhaust wrap for me mate?