Very nice!! How did you qualify for a "new" -- 13 -- reg.?? And only 3 weeks after making your application, to DVLA?
I passed IVA test exactly 1 week after you. Application via local DVLA, but still processed thru Swansea. We're now into September, and still
nothing. Have had to get MK to verify chassis newness, (well, it was when I bought it!), and VIN, and pass that on to DVLA. Still waiting!!
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
Dick, check my IVA thread for contact numbers of the dept you need to ring at the DVLA. Direct nrs, I also wrote a complaint to the Chief exec of the
dvla which seemed to speed things up.
Unfortunately an issue with my phone meant I lost loads of photos so this is more of a textual update than anything and quite dis-jointed.
Following on from last time. I managed to complete the fitting of the GSXR tbs and borrowed a trailer and truck to take the car to Noble Motorsport
for mapping.
The car produced 168bhp/142lbft and drives beautifully. The mapper said if I had ARPs fitted that it's likely I could squeeze a bit more out of
the car, and of course rev it a lot higher but that's maybe a job for winter.
I never really liked the bling of the aftermarket wheels that were fitted to the car so set about painting them satin black; I really like the new
look that this has given the car; certainly feels more purposeful to me. Description Description Description
I snapped the front arch stay a few weeks ago, and as I'm waiting on some new lovely carbon arches arriving did a PROPER bodge so that I can
still drive the car (I don't have a welder). Description Description
I've never felt comfortable when sitting in the car, and after taking a seat in the "yellowcab" busa we did some measurement
comparisons to see where the differences were. The most notably variation was that the steering wheel was higher in the "yellowcab" than
my own car, so I set about modifying the column to raise it up to the 22" as per the busa.
The dash hole looks a bit out of place now, but I'm a lot more comfortable driving the car. Maybe I'll consider a carbon-dash over winter
if funds allow, but it will do for the moment Description
I'm also replacing the gear/handbrake gaitors and re-covering all the transmission tunnel over winter. That's currently a WIP in the photo
above!
I also wanted to do some videos so bought a second hand Replay XD camera. Description
I've got plans over winter; although notably a lot is to do with giving the car some storage - I'm adding a glovebox, tunnel pockets, seat
covers and boot-box.
The tyres that came with my car, although un-used weren't the best. big_wasa had always intended on upgrading the wheels to 13" along with
decent tyres. I haven't got the funds just now to replace the wheels but I do have a friend that participates in a race-series throughout the
year. The control tyre for this race series is a Michelin PS3 which has to be new before each race. Therefore I have access to these tyres, in
15" flavour that have done 15-20 laps of a race circuit, so are for the most part brand new.
Can you guess which race series it is? Description
I've always intended on making a boot for the car so with the colder weather coming in set about dismantling the rear panel of the car. Description Description
Didn't get any further last night as I wanted to watch something on TV, will carry on with it over the coming week and hopefully get it finished
off fairly quickly.
I've bought some hinges from a mini to use on the lid (ala. "40inches" setup and hopefully, budget allowing, intend on fitting a
carbon fibre lid and top panel.
2007bc Photography - Commercial and Wedding Photographer based in West Yorkshire
Good update Dave - love seen different aspects of your car.
I guess big_wasa never wanted your original bootlid to come off whilst driving for the amount of rivets hold it on
Interesting to see 'inside' the boot of a live axel setup, you seem to have bags of room, so your boot should be pretty big size - lucky
you - having mocked up mine tonight, it almost hardly seems worth doing, I will carry on mind, just seems everso shallow
The remainder of the lights will be done once my new carbon arches arrive.
So, back on to the bootbox. I'm using a mixture of metal sheet and acrylic to keep it lightweight but easy to work with. Description Description Description
And most importantly it will hold TWO helmets! Description
Watched over by my ever faithful garage dog Description
and that is where I left it. I need something to cover the axle/diff and then I also need to buy something to cover the fuel hose and I don't
like the square that I've currently got in place.
It'll then all be taken out, built up, re-fitted and carpetted. Then I'm on to making the lid!
Comments/criticism welcome as always.
[Edited on 3/12/13 by daveb666]
2007bc Photography - Commercial and Wedding Photographer based in West Yorkshire
quote:Originally posted by yellowcab
Good work Dave - liking the glovebox idea, every little bit of dry storage helps on these cars huh
Have you fitted your carbon gaiter rings yet?
Nope, can't fit the new gaiter rings until the wife makes me some new gaitors but I can't fit those until I've fitted the
transmission tunnel carpet and rear bulkhead carpet... but I can't do that until I've finished the boot box lol
2007bc Photography - Commercial and Wedding Photographer based in West Yorkshire
As it was Christmas I decided to treat myself to a trailer, got for a good price complete with ratchet straps and it fits perfectly in my garage with
room to spare:
With the presents all unwrapped I snuck in to the garage to finish off my bootbox.
I've made the lid from some cheapy wood from the off-cuts bin at BnQ. It only cost £1.80 so not the end of the world if it warps etc, I'd
love to replace with carbon some day but for the moment I'll make do with it being wrapped in this carbon-look material. Description Description
I've added IVA-compliant catches to each side, an aluminium latch to the front and a key lock to the rear for security. It's all topped
off with a rubber seal around the edge to hopefully keep the water out as much as possible. Description Description
I still need to get some edge-trim for the petrol cap surround but apart from that it's officially done.
With the rear all done I moved on to the interior. I couldn't get on with the bare metal/rivet interior and after seeing "40inches"
car decided I wanted mine to be more 'comfortable'. I've added some carpet to the rear bulkhead and centre tunnel. It looks and
feels so much more car-like (and expensive to be honest!). Again, didn't cost more than a tenner so I won't be too upset if it needs
replacing this time next year.
setup and hopefully, budget allowing, intend on fitting a
carbon fibre lid and top panel.
