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nevw
Number of posts : 31 Age : 43 Location : Newmarket Drives : MK2 16V MK4 GTTDI150 Registration date : 2010-03-17
| Subject: mk2 track car build Fri Apr 02 2010, 20:31 | |
| Just thought I would try to show some pics of my car I have been building over the past year. Hope it works as am not very good at this computer stuff. Its a mk2 gti 16v, which will have weld in cage, abf engine on jenvey throttle bodies, cable change gearbox, and lightened as much as possible. All comments welcome, but don't expect much feedback, due to my lack of computer skills. ht[U RL=https://s1016.photobucket.com/albums/af290/nevw_123/ all under seal removed now time to start seam welding S ome good heat penetration | |
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CaddyRage Admin
Number of posts : 6348 Age : 42 Location : Ellington, near Huntingdon, cambs Drives : T4 2.5tdi daily, 83 mk1 golf gti 16v, 92 mk1 Caddy project Registration date : 2007-12-29
| Subject: Re: mk2 track car build Sat Apr 03 2010, 09:45 | |
| Nice, i look forward to seeing progress on this mate | |
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ianb
Number of posts : 37 Age : 37 Location : hockwold norfolk Drives : mk1 caddy, mk2 20v project Registration date : 2010-03-01
| Subject: Re: mk2 track car build Sat Apr 03 2010, 17:49 | |
| sounds like a cool biuld! look forward to the next update | |
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nevw
Number of posts : 31 Age : 43 Location : Newmarket Drives : MK2 16V MK4 GTTDI150 Registration date : 2010-03-17
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MarkGTX
Number of posts : 2925 Age : 36 Location : fens! Drives : Rocco and Passat Registration date : 2008-01-19
| Subject: Re: mk2 track car build Mon Apr 05 2010, 20:19 | |
| looking good so far, good to see your going all out | |
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Jimbo
Number of posts : 229 Age : 34 Location : Thetford, RAF Marham Drives : B7 Audi A4 Registration date : 2010-01-16
| Subject: Re: mk2 track car build Mon Apr 05 2010, 21:27 | |
| gonna be awsome mate | |
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RM2WAS
Number of posts : 256 Age : 43 Location : dicking about everywhere Drives : occasionally Registration date : 2008-02-28
| Subject: Re: mk2 track car build Tue Apr 06 2010, 20:15 | |
| wardy!! who's doing all the typing for you? looking like Ben's doing a lovely job for you there | |
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nevw
Number of posts : 31 Age : 43 Location : Newmarket Drives : MK2 16V MK4 GTTDI150 Registration date : 2010-03-17
| Subject: Re: mk2 track car build Tue Apr 06 2010, 20:35 | |
| - RM2WAS wrote:
- wardy!! who's doing all the typing for you?
looking like Ben's doing a lovely job for you there cheeky but yes emma is typing for me as its faster and spelling is correct ben does have some amazing fabrication and welding skills | |
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nevw
Number of posts : 31 Age : 43 Location : Newmarket Drives : MK2 16V MK4 GTTDI150 Registration date : 2010-03-17
| Subject: Re: mk2 track car build Fri Apr 16 2010, 21:10 | |
| We actually managed to get a whole weekend on the car, which meant we could get the cage in. This is the pile of bits we started with. We took it to Ben's workshop as he wanted to use his own welder. First job was to tack in the platforms for the main hoop Then tacked in the main hoop We then offered up the front legs, we found them to be obstructed by the lower dash bracket and bulkhead. So we had to remove/notch With legs fitting nice and close to the roof line and A Pillar, it was time to profile the end to fit neatly round the main hoop. This job was made easier with a notching tool Front leg platforms were tacked into place Main hoop has also been tagged to the B Pillars Screen bar was profiled and tacked in place Both rear legs and cross brace were profiled, cut and tacked in Door bars, dash bar and main hoop brace were also tacked in place. Once we were happy with the fit, it was all welded up and we then had a nice cup of tea (which gave me something to do) Once it was all in, it was close enough to tag the cage to the roof in 4 places A big thanks to Ben, as always | |
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jim-uk16
Number of posts : 599 Age : 47 Location : Germany baby!! Drives : 83 MK1, Octavia Workhorse and general chum's carrier pigeon Registration date : 2009-08-15
| Subject: Re: mk2 track car build Fri Apr 16 2010, 21:36 | |
| this is gonna be good to follow me thinks.
how was it taking the roof off? i ask as i wanna do the same to mine in the future but need to find someone happy to do it. | |
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nevw
Number of posts : 31 Age : 43 Location : Newmarket Drives : MK2 16V MK4 GTTDI150 Registration date : 2010-03-17
| Subject: Re: mk2 track car build Mon Apr 19 2010, 20:02 | |
| It was relatively straight forward. Let us know when you are ready to do yours, and we might be able to help you out? | |
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nevw
Number of posts : 31 Age : 43 Location : Newmarket Drives : MK2 16V MK4 GTTDI150 Registration date : 2010-03-17
| Subject: Re: mk2 track car build Fri May 14 2010, 20:22 | |
| Not really done a lot recently. Just been collecting some bits. I tried cutting the frame out of my original bonnet to try to save some weight, but it made it very flimsy and was still quite heavy, so decided to order a Fibreglass boot and bonnet I thought I would attack the doors with a grinder to see what weight I can save with them. Before After Just thought I would show you a pic of my Bias pedal box which replaces the servo If anyone can see where I can save some weight, feel free to let me know | |
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Ian83
Number of posts : 493 Age : 40 Location : Cambridge Drives : Mk4 GTi Registration date : 2008-12-01
| Subject: Re: mk2 track car build Fri May 14 2010, 20:42 | |
| Going to keep an eye on this. Never seen a build thread were someone has taken the roof off to fit a cage yet! | |
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whittle
Number of posts : 1882 Age : 33 Location : Secret Base Drives : along the pavement Registration date : 2009-09-11
| Subject: Re: mk2 track car build Fri May 14 2010, 20:49 | |
| looks awsome
how much did all the crap that came out of the door weigh?
are you going to weld the original roof back on? have you thought of getting a carbon one made? | |
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nevw
Number of posts : 31 Age : 43 Location : Newmarket Drives : MK2 16V MK4 GTTDI150 Registration date : 2010-03-17
| Subject: Re: mk2 track car build Fri May 14 2010, 21:06 | |
| I haven't weighed it yet, but will try to and let you know. I have already got a fibreglass roof to go on and will post a pic soon. Cheers for your comments | |
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millfischk69
Number of posts : 997 Drives : MK1 Golf GX 1457cc, 53 plate MK4 R32 in DPB, Kawasaki Ninja J1 Registration date : 2009-11-07
| Subject: Re: mk2 track car build Fri May 14 2010, 21:43 | |
| Looking to be good build and them welds on the cage looks super. Does your friend like doing welding on the side for other people as i might need some welding doing soonish | |
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nevw
Number of posts : 31 Age : 43 Location : Newmarket Drives : MK2 16V MK4 GTTDI150 Registration date : 2010-03-17
| Subject: Re: mk2 track car build Sun May 16 2010, 19:42 | |
| - thermal wrote:
- looks awsome
how much did all the crap that came out of the door weigh?
are you going to weld the original roof back on? have you thought of getting a carbon one made? I weighed the metal frame that came out of the door, it was 1.6kg. Found a pic of my roof thats going on, but its not that great as its from my phone | |
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nevw
Number of posts : 31 Age : 43 Location : Newmarket Drives : MK2 16V MK4 GTTDI150 Registration date : 2010-03-17
| Subject: Re: mk2 track car build Wed Oct 27 2010, 20:43 | |
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RM2WAS
Number of posts : 256 Age : 43 Location : dicking about everywhere Drives : occasionally Registration date : 2008-02-28
| Subject: Re: mk2 track car build Thu Oct 28 2010, 19:02 | |
| Workmanship is looking as tidy as ever, well done gents.
How many beers per weld do you think you are getting through? | |
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curtis_caddy
Number of posts : 3070 Age : 32 Location : duxford Drives : mk2 driver Registration date : 2008-02-03
| Subject: Re: mk2 track car build Thu Oct 28 2010, 20:17 | |
| very tidy fella looks awsome! | |
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nevw
Number of posts : 31 Age : 43 Location : Newmarket Drives : MK2 16V MK4 GTTDI150 Registration date : 2010-03-17
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RM2WAS
Number of posts : 256 Age : 43 Location : dicking about everywhere Drives : occasionally Registration date : 2008-02-28
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nevw
Number of posts : 31 Age : 43 Location : Newmarket Drives : MK2 16V MK4 GTTDI150 Registration date : 2010-03-17
| Subject: Re: mk2 track car build Tue Nov 23 2010, 21:06 | |
| Just a quick update. Have got all 4 bonnet pins fitted and the bonnet drilled, then spent the day at my mates sand blasting a few bits. Had to make a bracket to attach the rear bonnet pins as the bonnet will be removeable, not hinged. Started off with this Like this after shot blasting Then a quick coat of etch primer Not sure what to do the top coat with. Any ideas? Shot blasting was done in my mates very professional looking homemade tank This is one of the little goodies I have treated myself to as an early Christmas present | |
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MK1G60 Admin
Number of posts : 1015 Age : 43 Location : GMC Drives : MK1 ABF Bike Carbd, MK1 G60/20vt Project, MK1 Caddy 1.6D Registration date : 2009-08-01
| Subject: Re: mk2 track car build Wed Nov 24 2010, 11:09 | |
| Good work, keep it coming... | |
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nevw
Number of posts : 31 Age : 43 Location : Newmarket Drives : MK2 16V MK4 GTTDI150 Registration date : 2010-03-17
| Subject: Re: mk2 track car build Tue Feb 15 2011, 20:19 | |
| Just a couple more pictures to show you the latest update Got my hubs painted We have got most of the custom fabrication on the shell done, so just need to address the rust issues now - starting with the rear panel Started off by drilling out the spot welds, then cut the majority of it off with an air saw Once we had got most of it out, it was easier to remove the trickier bits from the edge Trial fitted the new panel. Once we had it in the correct place, secured with self tapping screws so when it came to refitting, it would be in the correct place Then removed the panel and cleaned all the areas which needed to be welded, then etched primed Then refitted the panel, using the previously positioned screws and spot welded This is what it looks like at the moment Thats it for now, but currently working on front strut brace and radiator mounts | |
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