grantmax Posted November 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Another little update,no pics again unfortunately as I am at uni while I am writing this.Got the engine in for the last time (I hope), and started the wiring too!just compiling the last few bits to get her all back together, hopefully a nice big push in the next couple of weeks as I get paid next week ... woooo!Hopefully I can grace you with some decent progress photos over the weekend.Grant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Pics or it never happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantmax Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Had a reasonably productive day yesterday got some of the stuff done that just needed to be done!got the dash in ... FINALLY! ...took a bit of pushing and shoving, it may not all perfectly line up, but hey its character right?!? hahanext thing in is the interior but I think I will wait to chuck that in until nearer the end of the build as knowing my luck I will probably just ruin them some how!next was fitting the intercooler piping that I had ordered, did realise how small I Woudl have to make the two peicesto make it all fit!took longer than it should have, but got it done!here is a tester just to see if the bump fits around it. Also an idea of what she is gonna look like when she is done!puts a smile on my face to know its not too far away that the bumper will be on for good and finally got the brakes on, easiest job of the night!oh and I also managed to get my linkaged to select the gears!plans for the next couple of weeks... - need to adjust the lovley exhaust that steve made as it is clashing with the subframe, however gonna have to wait till the busy boy has a spare minute.... - finish off all the wiring. - fit and connect the radiator. - bleed the brakes and clutch peace out!Grant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelo77 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Nice work mate, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantmax Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Nice work mate,cheers mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norpan Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 (edited) here we have the lower gearbox engine mount... a further work of art from my best mate ...and now the REAL art that my friend steve created, a custom exhaust.... thing of beauty! ... i know I couldnt do it!hopefully that will keep you guys amused for a little while ... drive shafts will be measured this weekend ..... but now, its the process of getting eveything together!over and out!Grant.Hey!Nice to see how it´s coming together!I thought i might show you som pics of my lower gearbox mount since i thought yours looked a bit week...And heres a pic of my downpipe in 2,5", might be nice to have something to compare with.Actually this one is being put away as im going to need a new one for the S3 upgrade... Edited November 24, 2011 by Norpan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantmax Posted November 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Hey! Nice to see how it´s coming together! I thought i might show you som pics of my lower gearbox mount since i thought yours looked a bit week... And heres a pic of my downpipe in 2,5", might be nice to have something to compare with. Actually this one is being put away as im going to need a new one for the S3 upgrade... nice of you to pop by and have a little look.Thanks for those pics, I can assure you the lower mount is very strong indeed (if not we will soon find out! ) hahaas for the downpipe mine is all sorted now! ... had a little look at your build thread, seems to be coming along very well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTIWOLF Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Hey!Nice to see how it´s coming together!I thought i might show you som pics of my lower gearbox mount since i thought yours looked a bit week...And heres a pic of my downpipe in 2,5", might be nice to have something to compare with.Actually this one is being put away as im going to need a new one for the S3 upgrade...You fancy selling the downpipe mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norpan Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Yes it for sale, but i dont know how to send it to UK....Maybe theres a simple way i dont know really.PM me and we can discuss it there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidelliott294 Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Yes it for sale, but i dont know how to send it to UK....Maybe theres a simple way i dont know really.PM me and we can discuss it there!Get his post code and phone a company called Parcel Force. They do Europe . http://www.parcelforce.com/Hope this helps This thread is full of win btw, love reading this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantmax Posted November 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Get his post code and phone a company called Parcel Force. They do Europe . http://www.parcelforce.com/Hope this helps This thread is full of win btw, love reading this.cheers bro!few very small updates..got the intercooler all mounting positions sorted ..also got the last mount for the exhaust sorted (forgot to take a pic DOH!)check out my demon plastic cutting skills, looks almost factory!this is just so the intercooler pping doesnt hit and I am able to get the dipstick out.and cut some holes so the intercooler and breathe!also managed to get the brakes bled however little problem that the clutch hose was leaking, so waiting on a custom braided one... yummy!Thats all folks!Grant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantmax Posted December 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Hello everyone!I have a few updates for you all ...we planned to start my car this weekend, however my battery was not man enough so I had to buy a new one.so I did!I also got this little puppy in the post.also got this and fitted it.soooo I decided to try and start it.first go... it cuts off cus steve phoned me ... hahasecond go ... it sound a bit rubbish because the starter motor isn't dis-engaging!just have to get a new driveshaft as the one we cut was a bit short... few other things to do too. will get there soon people. Hopefully this weekend! ... woooooo!peace out!Grant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantmax Posted December 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Update for you guys.... - Had to pull the TDI accelerator pedal out and fabricate the 1.8t one in. Just a note for anyone that does try the TDI pedalbox, as it definatley doesnt work! - Bled my Clutch, so no have an operating clutch - Changed the Starter motor - the one off the 6 speed box went into the bell housing a bit to far, hence the noise in the video.Sorry about the lack of picks we finished up at 3am .looking to get the car out of the garage an potentially on the road for xmas eve wooooJust need to get the rear brakes Bled, driveshafts bolts to the gearbox and put the interior in .As I know you ladies and Gentlemen love pictures I thought I would pop in a couple of what me and the guys get upto when we arent working on the car....firstly, the only one I got of my car last night, thought it cool with the lighting, quality is a bit rubbish due to the fact it is my phone.we love tea! ... believe it or not this is about 11.30 on a Saturday night and one from 2 weeks ago - a bit more of my sleeve I will get some pics up this weekend. - hopefully of the car being driven out of the garage.seasons greetings everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantmax Posted December 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 right , I said I would give you some photos, unfotuntaley it is not of the car driving ( a very very big maybe for tomorrow though) I am having a slight driveshaft problem anyway, I did manage to do this today ..before..after ....hope you like!!fingers crossed for a christmas miracle!oh and happy christmas to everyone on CL!Grant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidelliott294 Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Love the interior . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantmax Posted December 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2011 Love the interior .cheers bro! ... been waiting for ages to put it in! haha ... its a nice little present to myself I guess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superlupo lewis Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 were u get the interia from ?? im after new 1 for my 1.8t 20v i want custom dash aswell please could u send my right direction it looks sweet aswell mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantmax Posted December 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 right, few more flicks of the interior for you all ...we also tried some different shoes on ...and the video ... doesnt sound nice, but if you dont tell i wont! ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 wow this is really coming together now, top work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidelliott294 Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 This is so hot . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niallod Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 an 18T is a very ballsy thing to do and i really do admire you doing it.......i really am interested in knowing though......are you 100% happy with end result and would you advise it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo1.0se Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 I am amazed that i missed this whole thread, this looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantmax Posted January 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 an 18T is a very ballsy thing to do and i really do admire you doing it.......i really am interested in knowing though......are you 100% happy with end result and would you advise it???cheers bud, have to say I have followed your build and its pretty damn impressive too! .. I hope I can have air one day!well thats the question I still have some bits to do before I can get her on the road as the CV joints are rubbing on the hubs and my track rods are F***EDif you are very mechaniclly minded and very capable with a welder I would say dont bother and send it to a company to have it done.I dont reget it (at least I hope I dont haha) but I dont think I will ever be doing it again, not to a lupo at least, I wont lie its hard work, but I really do think the power will be worth it. just driving it up and down my drive to take pics put a smile opn my face.if you are gonna tackle it though, just prepare yourself for the pain you are about to get yourself in for haha!I am amazed that i missed this whole thread, this looks awesome.cheers bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveewonder32 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 i want my drive in this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantmax Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Right, I know its been a while, I am just tryign to get it all sorted for its debut at ultimate dubs with the club!a little update, took it for an MOT the other day, unfortunatley she failed on emmisions, we think it s a fault with the lambda so sorting it this week, then have a week to do ALL the detailing before ultimate dubs kids!keep your fingers crossed for me!... some pics of the MOT....hopefully see you all at UD!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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