My Rally Car Build

[Skunk2]

jeezaas man loads of effort respect on that! and dont worrie if its not Honda we have respect for any carz as long as its sporty

best of luck with PROJECT=)

 

[NeilVtec]

YES more updates now!!! very thorough build and done very well! does this have a Vtec engine in? b16? no engine shots!

 

[forestfighter]

YES more updates now!!! very thorough build and done very well! does this have a Vtec engine in? b16? no engine shots!

It's currently got the 1400 engine it came with in... However that will soon be Honda.

Anyway - updates. Sorry about all the piccies...

 

[forestfighter]

Recently i have been on with my latest project for the car. Shedding more weight!!! News seat rails have been added also to get the Navigators seat as low as poss....

And look what i found.... More fecking soundproofing!

 

[forestfighter]

Now for dash chopping! Loadssssaaaa fun!!!

HAHAHAHAHAHA

Test fit! Mental!

And now the dash is away for flocking!

 

[forestfighter]

With a lot of welding been done inside for new seat rails and other strengthening plans, i had to clean up again and then paint (again ). I have paint all over! More paint on me than on the car!

A few pics...

Mess....

Trying to tidy up welds inside the multi-gym...

Painted

Top plates after welding and painting. Look nice and neat

Now ready for fuel/brake lines fitting.

Flocked Dash.....

Really happy with it. Looks 1000 x better! I will probably get it fitted later tonight, so more pics either tonight or tomoz....

 

[forestfighter]

Monkey is back on board! I can't stop smiling. My life is complete again!

Brake lines are all fitted - along with Wilwood BIAS valve

Plumbed in extinguisher.

Plumbed in...

I didn't mean it...

Time for dash again...

Getting there!!!

Hope you like.

 

[forestfighter]

Kevlar tank guard made up. I had some wicked pictures whilst it was being made, but i lost my phone cable... . I'll add them if i find it though

You can see it a little here though. Lovely jubbly!!

Got the seats all back in on the new rails. The navigator's seat is now nice and low

Dash rewired

Interior shots

All fuel lines all fitted inside, so just needs a few little bits and bobs now

 

[forestfighter]

Took it for a spin and only got 2 miles before it broke down - LMFAO!

 

[forestfighter]

Door before.

Started to choppy chop.

Rain persuaded me to move indoors...

The rain! otblack:

Need wheels?? lol

Finished and painted!

Now for the other door!

 

[forestfighter]

Couple of pictures of the inside that came out nice

Just a boring update...

Had a late offer to go to Silverstone to Trax, so we had some hectic times to get it ready. I had bought a new plate for it and the logbook was away for it being changed. DVLA took ages to return it and i couldn't tax it! The friday before Trax, still no logbook or tax. Saturday morning after 2 months waiting - it arrived! . How lucky was i???

Rally cars have to have MOT's too unfortunately...

 

[forestfighter]

So there we are atm... Sorry for all the pics - it has been a while since i updated the thread...

The engine plans are getting closer now. I have made progress and will be sharing with you guys very soon i hope!

Thanks

John

 

[Ben_Andersonâ„¢]

John,

Loving the progress !

Sounds sad but i was a bit gutted becuase i thought you had given up on the build or ran out of money. I allways loved the MG ZR and one with a honda engine is a match made in heaven.

My dash is the fave bit, I just love flocked dashes.

How long till the engine and then of course some Vids of it ripping up the road/dirt.

Good to see this thread back to life cant help but love purpose built race/rally cars.

Top work

 

[forestfighter]

Hi Ben,

Thanks for the comment - really appreciate that you like it!

I havn't been online for a while to update, so that's why it's been ages. My bad.

Yes the engine plans are still happening. I want a B16B but recently i was thinking of an A2 just as they are much easier to find... My plan was to use an A2 with Skunk stage 3 cams, skunk inlet and run it on DTA management. Then use an S80 box with a plated diff... That should do me

I bought an old Rover 216 (D16A8 engined) and i used it for the mounts. The 216 is the same as the ZR engine bay wise, so i drilled the spotwelds and took the engine mounts from the chassis in preparation to weld into mine. Then it will be a factory looking job... Fingers crossed. I'm also considering using CRX front subrames, but we'll see!

Thanks

John

 

[J Male]

very nice car

When is your first event? you going to do forestry or tarmac?

~josh

 

[sifikat_10ek4]

i like your car mate..very good job..inside is perfect!
keep us update with the engine swap.
Mate your wheels are 17???if yes i think are big for this rally car...or not???i think it would be better with 16in

 

[forestfighter]

I'm hoping to have the car out next year sometime. I will be taking the car on gravel and tarmac. I have got 2 way adjustable suspension and 2 different sets of springs for both surfaces, so i can change the ride height/bump/rebound settings.

As for wheels... I am planning on using a 4:9:1 final drive to keep gearing nice and low, so i will use 17" on tarmac and 15" on gravel. This should be fine!

Thanks guys!

John

 

[NeilVtec]

100% awesome build really impressive mate, inside looks spot on now, love the dash and the effort gone into it being right, like the lower passenger seat, cut out doors etc etc etc etc etc etc, Good work

 

[forestfighter]

100% awesome build really impressive mate, inside looks spot on now, love the dash and the effort gone into it being right, like the lower passenger seat, cut out doors etc etc etc etc etc etc, Good work

Really appreciate it.

I'm chuffed with the amount of interest the car is getting on this forum. Thanks!

 

[Daniel_Ek9]

I just read the tread and its amazing..Very nice build.Wasnt mad about the car at the start but now it looks so much better..Looks fantastic..Cant wait to see more..