106 Track Toy

[Nathan1305]

Door cards are done and straps in place  pretty happy with them just need to find a way to secure them in place. Any tips?

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And now have just 1 ram thing holding the boot up. Debating taking that one out as well don't really need to open the boot for long periods of time 

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[Pebbles167]

Drill & rivets. By far the most secure and easy

[Nathan1305]

Drill & rivets. By far the most secure and easy

Yeah was thinking that, kinda want to keep the smooth look but can't think of anything 

[Pebbles167]

It looks better with rivets imo. Looks sturdy and well built. If you measure properly and use larger rivets it will look very professional.

[procta]

Drill & rivets. By far the most secure and easy

agreed, as if you need to get behind there, you can just drill the rivets out.

[Nathan1305]

It looks better with rivets imo. Looks sturdy and well built. If you measure properly and use larger rivets it will look very professional.

Fair point  I'll get some rivets soon. Happy with the progress. Hopefully getting the brakes sorted out end of the month 

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Drill & rivets. By far the most secure and easy

agreed, as if you need to get behind there, you can just drill the rivets out.

Yeah will make access easier I suppose. Can't wait to get it on track!

[procta]

just remember to make things easy for access and upgrades. there was a link on ebay that does a Perspex kit for these,

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/templarperforma...7675.l2563

[Nathan1305]

just remember to make things easy for access and upgrades. there was a link on ebay that does a Perspex kit for these,

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/templarperforma...7675.l2563

Yeah I do want polycarbonate windows but at the moment I'm gonna keep the glass ones. I'll have to re make my door cards haha won't need the window winder when I get poly windows 

[1616six]

For the ease of it I'd leave the boot ram in place. It doesn't weigh anything surely?!

[Nathan1305]

For the ease of it I'd leave the boot ram in place. It doesn't weigh anything surely?!

Every gram counts haha but yeah I'll leave the 1 it just about holds the boot up. If you knock the top of it it's starts too close 

[procta]

also check out my new centre console for ideas for this,

[Nathan1305]

also check out my new centre console for ideas for this,

Ooo I like that I need to find gauges to put in, what basic ones could I add to this? 

[procta]

also check out my new centre console for ideas for this,

Ooo I like that I need to find gauges to put in, what basic ones could I add to this? 

just the ones I have in mine now,
oil temp,
water temp
oil pressure,
you could put in a volt meter too
here is  few ideas for yours
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Impreza...48470bbeb4

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triple-gauge-p...25a13b1fe6

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triple-Gauge-P...51bffce174

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-GAUGES-POD-C...4635d7a920

[1616six]

Corr, heavy old gauges.

Who needs gauges?

[Nathan1305]

also check out my new centre console for ideas for this,

Ooo I like that I need to find gauges to put in, what basic ones could I add to this? 

just the ones I have in mine now,
oil temp,
water temp
oil pressure,
you could put in a volt meter too
here is  few ideas for yours
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Impreza...48470bbeb4

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triple-gauge-p...25a13b1fe6

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triple-Gauge-P...51bffce174

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-GAUGES-POD-C...4635d7a920

May see if they will fit in this space if not I'll get gauge holders like that 

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[procta]

Corr, heavy old gauges.

Who needs gauges?

got to have gauges if you want to keep an eye on the main piece of hardware

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also check out my new centre console for ideas for this,

Ooo I like that I need to find gauges to put in, what basic ones could I add to this? 

just the ones I have in mine now,
oil temp,
water temp
oil pressure,
you could put in a volt meter too
here is  few ideas for yours
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Impreza...48470bbeb4

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triple-gauge-p...25a13b1fe6

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triple-Gauge-P...51bffce174

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-GAUGES-POD-C...4635d7a920

May see if they will fit in this space if not I'll get gauge holders like that 

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for that a flat piece of plastic mounted on that piece of trim. With the holes cut out for the switches and gauges.

[Nathan1305]

Corr, heavy old gauges.

Who needs gauges?

got to have gauges if you want to keep an eye on the main piece of hardware

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also check out my new centre console for ideas for this,

Ooo I like that I need to find gauges to put in, what basic ones could I add to this? 

just the ones I have in mine now,
oil temp,
water temp
oil pressure,
you could put in a volt meter too
here is  few ideas for yours
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Impreza...48470bbeb4

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triple-gauge-p...25a13b1fe6

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triple-Gauge-P...51bffce174

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-GAUGES-POD-C...4635d7a920

May see if they will fit in this space if not I'll get gauge holders like that 

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for that a flat piece of plastic mounted on that piece of trim. With the holes cut out for the switches and gauges.

Yeah that's what I'm thinking of doing  I made that cardboard template and going to make a panel out of the plastic I made the door cards out of 

[procta]

yeah that will do the job, some have even made carbon fibre jobs too, well you can get the wrap to add that bit bling to the car.

[Nathan1305]

yeah that will do the job, some have even made carbon fibre jobs too, well you can get the wrap to add that bit bling to the car.

I have carbon wrap here. I'll ise the plastic I have already and just wrap it  

[procta]

are you getting shot of the heater matrix?

[Nathan1305]

are you getting shot of the heater matrix?

Yeah will be  need to get a bypass hose and possibly a restrictor. Plus need to find out how to remove it without it pissing out water all in the car haha

[procta]

are you getting shot of the heater matrix?

Yeah will be  need to get a bypass hose and possibly a restrictor. Plus need to find out how to remove it without it pissing out water all in the car haha

you will have to drain the coolant off for that job pal,

[Pebbles167]

Have you considered keeping the heater? They are very useful for colder days, which are most of the time In the UK. Sure, the standard one isn't as light as an expensive aftermarket job, but it's not much heavier.

[Nathan1305]

Have you considered keeping the heater? They are very useful for colder days, which are most of the time In the UK. Sure, the standard one isn't as light as an expensive aftermarket job, but it's not much heavier.

Don't really want to keep it, it's all ripped out now apart from the matrix. Getting some black rivets for extra style points haha http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vie...1209381871 

[procta]

Have you considered keeping the heater? They are very useful for colder days, which are most of the time In the UK. Sure, the standard one isn't as light as an expensive aftermarket job, but it's not much heavier.

Don't really want to keep it, it's all ripped out now apart from the matrix. Getting some black rivets for extra style points haha http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vie...1209381871 

Nathan, can you weld or know someone who can?
as some of the racers I know when they have build their cars, do away with the holes in the shell, that's been left after they have removed various stuff, like the air blower box and heater matrix.

[Nathan1305]

Have you considered keeping the heater? They are very useful for colder days, which are most of the time In the UK. Sure, the standard one isn't as light as an expensive aftermarket job, but it's not much heavier.

Don't really want to keep it, it's all ripped out now apart from the matrix. Getting some black rivets for extra style points haha http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vie...1209381871 

Nathan, can you weld or know someone who can?
as some of the racers I know when they have build their cars, do away with the holes in the shell, that's been left after they have removed various stuff, like the air blower box and heater matrix.

Yeah I have a welding qualification just don't have the equipment 

[Piggy]

Keep your matrix there fella. Much simpler.
Then if you do need it, simple fan and cowling lash up is light and very useful!
No interior results in a lot of damp/condensation. heat hugely helps to clear it

[DeeTurbo]

Have you riveted the door cards yet? If not what about using a bit of silicone to keep the clean flush look?

[Nathan1305]

Have you riveted the door cards yet? If not what about using a bit of silicone to keep the clean flush look?

How sting will it be? When pulling the door pulls it pulls against the plastic so need to make sure it won't peel off after time 

[procta]

all depends on what stuff you use, as you do get some strong panel glues that body shops use now.