CasperGTI Posted October 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Plenty of detailed photos will be up when it arrives, dont you worry!John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgerGTI Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 your rad is done mate and was sent out today ill post some pics up of how it was made soon as possible. hope you like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted November 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Thanks to dodger my radiator arrived safely yesterday, it really is a work of art if your in to that sort of thing.Will be fitting it to the panel today, nearly a perfect fit. just needs a bit more plastic cutting away to improve the airflow a bit better.Few pics of it, more to follow later.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartagram Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Oooo, looks hella fancy. What are you doing about an intercooler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vworks41 Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Quality job, bet that wasnt cheap though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted November 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 (edited) Oooo, looks hella fancy. What are you doing about an intercooler?The Intercooler will be sourced once i have worked out how much space i have left and have put all the pipes in, its really tight to get it all to fit, but i like a challenge!No it wasnt cheap, but when i do something theres no half heartedness, it has to be a propper job, no holds bared.Head its going to pe ported and polished too, when it comes off it will anyway!John Edited November 1, 2008 by CasperGTI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartagram Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 You ever though about using a charge cooler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted November 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Yes but even though the charge cooler itself is smaller...The radiator, pump and fan for it makes it impossible to fit due to space.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 I think that rad is quite possibly the best looking piece I've ever seen!Stunning mate, this is going to be such a sweet car once done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgerGTI Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 (edited) thanks for comments about the rad ill post up how it was made with pics soon as i can. if anyone needs any rads, intercoolers, header tanks, power steering tanks and fuel tanks then just give pro alloy a ring they will sort you out www.proalloy.co.ukThankshow did it fit john have you got it into position? Edited November 1, 2008 by DodgerGTI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 That would be very good of you It's such a shame it's gonna be hidden really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted November 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 (edited) Jamie - It fitted near enough perfectly!Todays weather didnt stop me, luckily i could do most of the work inside.The radiator is now in perfectly, this is how today went.Trial fit showed that it hit alot of wasted plastic on the slam pannel, so in true form i took the die grinder too it and took away all the plastic i could to improve the airflow. Through, as you can see from the photos, you can take alot out, i added it up to be about a 20x20cm area in increased airflow.Next challenge ws to mount the AC condensor back on, no problems, jamie - The mounts were spot on.So i then put it back in and had to space it out so it sat about 2mm from the fan housing.Made a bracket for the other end, perfectly spaced it out using some 1/4 plate,And the results.... I think it actually sits further out than the OE one by about 5mm, so not too bad considering ive added 10mm in core thickness!Once again thanks to pro alloy for the job, spot on build with quality to match. Shame its not going to be seen very much!Inbetween the rain and F1 tomorrow im gonna put it on the car and sort out the pipework. Hopefully all will go smoothly!Engine will be coming out in 2 weeks for internals... but there not estimated to get here untill xmas or just after. Gives me plenty of time to detail the engine bay and engine! and let the crap weather pass.. i can deal with cold but not rain.John Edited November 1, 2008 by CasperGTI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_ Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 I like that radiator, looks like a really nice job. Like Tigz said, its a shame its hidden. Theres a lot of thought going into this, its nice to see a project being engineered properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 just read through it .very nice work every product looks so good. very clean car awell.look forward to reading more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little rich Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 the rad looks very smart, let us know how you get on tommorow fitting it,Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12yan Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Great work so far cant wait to see finished.keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 thanks for all the comments, means alot to have a good bit of support!So on sunday i fitted it to the car, fits pretty snug, but sits a bit forther out so have an issue putting on the top half of the front grille.Gonna have to get my grind on again to get it 100%. Also looks like im gonna need a custom intercooler made - Jamie another bit of work coming your way!anyway heres a few pics.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgerGTI Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 fits a treat well done johnlets hope you see more of the intercooler, get that right at the front on show nice to see all the positive comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Ah mate if you want to paint the pro alloy on logo on it be my guest...John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallika_Fan Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Looking good Casper! Looks very neat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vworks41 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Like you say pretty snug fit!! but does look nice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted November 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Thanks guys.Changed my mind on that fromt piping now, got a different bit of pipe that will allow me to get it in tighter to the engine bay. Ill enter the intercooler from the rear on one side and exit on the end from the other. Should have that sorted to go on the car in 2 weeks time.Im going to keep this thread as in depth as possible. Mainly for my own benifit, but also for all the people who want to do this to there gti... this thread will show you how much work is really involved, it does mount up.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 You can tell its a Lupo when the coil pack and HT leads all look new, as they get replaced that often! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted November 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 My engine bay is always that clean..... i dont know what you mean!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little rich Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 looks very smart pal, what sort of power do you think you will be running in the end?Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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