205 DT sleeper - boosting video pg10 and pg11

[strictly_perv]

You cant really de badge 205's at the rear beacause they cover up the trim clips

[Pugmarshall]

One of the first things I did, spraying the faded bumper(s), improves them no end!

Did you ever use my old valance?

[ginge191]

One of the first things I did, spraying the faded bumper(s), improves them no end!

Did you ever use my old valance?

Yeh mate; that's on there now

[ginge191]

So had a decent day today; got some new tyres courtest of miss_tap as a graduation gift!
ended up getting two new front tyres; mid range tyres, nothing too fancy, but are a hell of a lot nice to drive on than the old worn rubbers.





Then set about changing the calipers, had a bit of a paint removing the hoses and bought new ones just in case, but with a little elbow grease from max we got them free so no need for new hoses.

Running 266mm brakes on the front with new eicher vented discs and pads. Ofcourse, not a "straight forward swap" from the original brakes.

Before and after shots.







With a VERY tight fit behind the steelies;




And then went down to vaughans to give it a quick wash ready for the weekend; lets hope it stays this clean. Unfortunately it didn't make any of the front rows, so be sure to rummage around if you want to have a look

[Kezzieboy]

Looks really tidy dude! And those brakes look pretty snug

[ginge191]

Looks really tidy dude! And those brakes look pretty snug

yep they're tight, they wouldn't run with inner stick on weights, that's for sure; i can see light between the caliper and wheel from inside, so it's clear enough

[samass]

oh yeah they're fooking close, when i first put the steel on irene i had to clean the rust of the inside cuz it was scraping the caliper!

[ginge191]

scraping rust?!

yeh these fit nicely, bedding the brakes in at the moment, but already is making a huge difference

[Piggy]

was the swap tricky?!

[procta]

ginge the only thing I would say for the sleeper look, is loose the bonnet pins.

[ginge191]

was the swap tricky?!

The engine swap? The brake swap? The wheel swap? The bumper swap?

ginge the only thing I would say for the sleeper look, is loose the bonnet pins.

As much as I'd love to, I can't. When I hit the deer, it bent the bonnet in such a way it catches wind and doesn't/won't secure down; and flying up when driving

[strictly_perv]

Brakes where a dream to fit apart from the lines.

Biggest fail of the day was definatly me taking Vaughn out to show him what my cars like- waiting in 3rd to go into the national speed limit, plant it and pop off goes the boost pipe! Dam! We still reckon it's quicker than a HDI after the pipe popped off haha NAD power is the new boost.

[procta]

was the swap tricky?!

The engine swap? The brake swap? The wheel swap? The bumper swap?

ginge the only thing I would say for the sleeper look, is loose the bonnet pins.

As much as I'd love to, I can't. When I hit the deer, it bent the bonnet in such a way it catches wind and doesn't/won't secure down; and flying up when driving

can you not get a replacement bonnet?

[strictly_perv]

I'm pretty sure it's just the slam panel that's broken if I'm honest. Still cheaper to get pins

[Piggy]

maybe aerocatches to hide them a bit?

I meant easy brake swap...but been answered!!

[ginge191]

So where we at..

Replaced the injectors with some shiny ones Dave sent; had issues starting, will see if its helped in the morning.

Got an elbow sorted for the new turbo; need to make a slight adapter for it as it fouls slightly.

Got a new bonnet to help keep the TMIC cooled. Chavtastic is an understatement

[Piggy]

pics pics pics

[ginge191]

Shall do when I get home.

Nothing special at the moment :p

[ginge191]

as requested


Elbow on turbo



And as you can see, the fouling on the turbo. Options are to either grind away part of the turbo, OR (a better idea) make a plate up to bring the elbow out by 25mm or so. With this plate, bore out the mounting points allowing some rotational movement on the elbow, bringing the compressor side in line to take standard IC piping.




And finally, the new bonnet, not to everyones taste; but should do the job and a cheap price, i can't complain. just now to chop some holes for the bonnet pins

[Matt]

Oh dear Christ.

I hope you manage to pull off the bonnet. Not keen atm.

And good idea about the turbo

[ginge191]

Oh dear Christ.

I hope you manage to pull off the bonnet. Not keen atm.

And good idea about the turbo

same, we shall see. i might paint it black, hide it somewhat

but as said form<function

[vlj]

The bonnet has been done to such an awesome standard, was so surprised! The bloke was an absolute legend as well!
Get the turbo on!!

[silverzx]

Epic bonnet mate!

[samass]

Lol, nice bonnet! There goes the sleeper look!

[Piggy]

HAHAHA! epic! paint it chalkboard black...then we can all write on it at shows

[strictly_perv]

Oh dear Christ.

I hope you manage to pull off the bonnet. Not keen atm.

And good idea about the turbo

I'll take credit for that thank you! Haha.

You you just gring the elbow instead of the turbo?

[ginge191]

Lol credit for what sorry....???

[strictly_perv]

The turbo ideas. Kthanksbye.

[ginge191]

what?!
Oh the unique idea of using an "adapter plate"

[strictly_perv]

Just like the idea of the intercooler mounted at the front