99hjhm Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Wuuw... How are you bending those pipes??Somebody is pretty good with the tig welder there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted August 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 There pre cut mandrel bends.Im very slow.... but i get good results! they should blend right out with a green pad and then the pipes will be polished to a mirror shine as they should be! Im looking forward to seing how it will end up now, only anohter 10 or so welds to do, and it will be done.Then for more mapping, and then im going to leave her alone and enjoy driving her.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Whats the reason for stainless and not ali?So you welded those yourself!! Very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted August 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Stainless was actually marginally cheaper than ali bends, plus i dont have the facilities to weld ali.Plus they should be stronger. Will still need a silicone joiner from the engine to the chassis pipes though or it will snap under load.Wait till you see my polishing skills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Polishing stainless is pi**! Then again, you have alot to polish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted August 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Even quicker when you have a machine polisher too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted August 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 More pipes done. Just two left to do now. But there going to be Mega technical.Still to be polished of course!John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro3mark Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Far too nice, i'd be happy to leave the pipes like that with the quality of the welds, looks very mechanical, i know you won't though.Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Another vote to leave the pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veedubdude Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Very nice work, I love the way this isn't just a supercharged engine, its a work of art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 i am totally dumbfounded by the amount of work, the quality of work and the way you have though of absolutely everything!! not to mention the sheer intrecasey of the work you have under taken. deffo a tip of the hat to you for this one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted August 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Thanks for all the comments, just want it finished now, propperly finished! Its hard without taking more time off work to get it done fast. Only being done when i have free time in evenings and mornings at weekends atm. Should be home mid week after a good mapping session, track day on the 26th with it, then prep it for edition. Which could take a whileAlot of things ive done have come about from realising id done something else and not thought about the concequences. Then had to think of a way to put it right. I think ive covered most of the the possible outcomes now. I need to stop too, as ive spent far too much on it now!John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 What size spacers are you running on the wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted August 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Just 5's at the moment. Going to get some 20's contemplating camber shimms too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 I've been told to say that I'm sat next to your sister in-law?She'll know me as Andrew Very tidy car this, just had a looksie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted August 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 I had to think there, then saw your location.That would be stef then.Thanks for the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted August 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Pipes finished, Mapping been put back untill the 4th of sept as havent got time, too much to do before edition..... its all going to be a rush....Picture time!John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 I have just decided.The is now my favorite Lupo that I have ever seen.And I have still not seen it.You've never even called me one night on a drive so I can hear it! Love it almost as much as I love my own car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve TDI Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Looking very good. Is that a Sard FPR i see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted August 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 You've never even called me one night on a drive so I can hear it! Dude can you not just hold on the two more weeks and then you can see, hear and feel it in person!I must admit, ive been slack in the video making! Just havent got round to it yet, and havent realllly booted it about yet... afterall its only done 1300 miles!Looking very good. Is that a Sard FPR i see?Its an sytec motorsport one, made by FSE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 No I can't!I don't wanna hear it parked on a field as much as I do under load! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted August 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) Andi, i dont mind taking you out in it on the friday.Aslong as you help me clean the engine bay after!EDIT: I tell you what, ill give you a call tomorrow or thurs when im in it. After that its off the road for a bit... final tweaks for edition are underway! Edited August 18, 2009 by CasperGTI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little rich Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Awesome work, the bay looks spotless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Nice one! You won't be disappointed Andi!It's bloody loud!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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