AdamR28 Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Oh I see. Not really. Grinder, welder, sheet of thin steel, go crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Bit of sheet steel/ally and a little time and thought, shouldn't cost that much really. Plus you're a hobbit, so bringing things a tad higher might help you reach the pedals and still be able to see over the dash, right babe? Edit; Adam's post didn't show as it's on a new page. My point still stands 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 This exhaust has been a total swine, although I've been doing other jobs in between it has taken most of the day! I've been trying my best to get everything as tucked up as possible but also have had to make new brackets and stuff too. Collector modified and a flexi added along with a joining bracket which I still need to make a gasket for. You can see the old exhaust in situ, it was only half an inch higher when connected before so I've gained some clearance! Old section removed, fairly worn and dented! Frustratingly I don't have enough room for two centre boxes as it has before, can I run just one without too much bother or run another literally just before the rear box, would that be ok or pointless? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Just straight pipe that bitch Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Well it's kind of straight through, the centre silencer and back box are both perforated tube jobbies so don't really restrict it. I finished it last night, it's more raspy than I would have liked but it'll do for now. Ground clearance has increased hugely so hopefully it won't scrape much and I won't have to keep getting the car on ramps to repair it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 More random bits of progress tonight. Aluminium sheet arrived so stenciled around it with the original brake servo box. Drill holes and now I'm waiting on some tin snips from Amazon. The bolts in my car that are black are suffering with surface rust so my aim is to replace them all with stainless. Got to use my new sexy riv nut gun too. Before During After As I'll be spraying the engine I want to degrease it first. So I've wrapped everything up where water can possibly get in. I'll degrease then remove parts and mask up and spray. Going for a nice zinc etch primer colour. Much like my engine table. Got to use this lovely b*****d the other night. Coupled with a brake cutter it gave me a nice finish. Tonight I've just ordered an uprated fuel pump and a short shift for the megane box. Starting to get motivated for it now. Plans for this week are to fit the battery relocation kit and get the clutch ordered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Is that ally sheet just to plug the hole where the old pedal box was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Danny said: Is that ally sheet just to plug the hole where the old pedal box was? Yes Danny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Good good. Was just checking you were not planning on mounting your new pedal box to it or something daft. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Thanks dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbertlemon102 Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 i don't want to open a can of worms, but i was in the new model X Tesla today driving around- and its f**king great. i, sadly, was not allowed to drive it on open roads as im not 21 but i enjoyed it nonetheless. theres 20 of them delivered in the country right now, plus a few test/ company cars. 0-60 in 4.5, 7 seats, 290 miles of range (BMW i3 does 80) regenerative breaking, and enough tech inside to keep you entertained forever. and it comes with free Spotify Im not stating an electric car debate, i personally love them as much as their fossil fuelled brothers, and i think tesla are going in the right direction. they've upped the build quality over the original series model s too. its really nicely done. i'm excited to see a model 3 soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) Those doors were a poor choice Edited January 25, 2017 by Jolfa looks nothing like a Punto, can't think what I'm thinking of haha 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted January 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 As a personal car, I wouldn't have a Tesla. It goes against all of my petrolhead instincts - it doesn't take petrol. It doesn't make loud noises. It's too modern. However, if the range improves further, I'd have it as a company car without a doubt - dirt cheap tax, no fuel costs, comfortable, quiet, lots of toys. All the things I hate about driving a car, but all the things that are perfect when your work means you cover 2000 miles a month. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 I'd be very tempted by something from the Tesla range. Instant full torque? Yes please. I'll just make vroom noises. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbertlemon102 Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 1 hour ago, MadManMike said: As a personal car, I wouldn't have a Tesla. It goes against all of my petrolhead instincts - it doesn't take petrol. It doesn't make loud noises. It's too modern. However, if the range improves further, I'd have it as a company car without a doubt - dirt cheap tax, no fuel costs, comfortable, quiet, lots of toys. All the things I hate about driving a car, but all the things that are perfect when your work means you cover 2000 miles a month. their new p100d has 390 miles of range. they list it as 350 being realistic for road factors. which is darn good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 I watched some Teslas drag race at Santa Pod last year. With the equivalent to 750bhp with 2 motors and 4wd, they are seriously fast. Instant torque makes for a very rapid car! Quite an odd experience watching 2 go down the strip together though, drag racing is meant to be loud...not a gentle whirr of tyres/motors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 LC 1.8T K04 064 turbo conversion....Yay or nay? Rediculous for a daily? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted January 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Herbertlemon102 said: their new p100d has 390 miles of range. they list it as 350 being realistic for road factors. which is darn good! I did a round trip of 300 miles today, with a planned 320 on Friday. That's a bit too close to the limit for me. That said, my routes would have Tesla chargers on, so stopping for a drink to top up wouldn't be the end of the world. They're not on our list at the moment so I couldn't actually choose one, but I'm sure companies will start moving towards these kinds of vehicles once the technology is proven. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 My boss has a P85D and in insane mode its errrr insane. You pretty much can't move when its accelerating. Id happily have an electric car for my daily commute with something fun for the weekends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Those doors though? Elon Musk needs to get his head examined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 6 minutes ago, monkeyseemonkeydo said: Those doors though? Elon Musk needs to get his head examined. Agreed. I had an unexpected ride in a Tesla S (Uber Black!) and the acceleration was off the hook (naturally we egged him on*). The big screen in the middle of the dash was nuts, and it was funny having wifi in a car. Also the driver gave us each a bottle of water but I don't think that's specific to Tesla (I didn't drink mine incase it was drugged*). *I mean what kind of weirdo drives Uber in a Tesla? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbertlemon102 Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 they are overkill Elon musk gave the patents for all the technology used in Tesla cars away for free, though. the new jaguar Ipace is a model s underneath, and all mercedes share tesla electronics since. which i like. i think he has his head in the right place, its not like he designed it... i should track down whose idea the doors were haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 10 minutes ago, Herbertlemon102 said: its not like he designed it... i should track down whose idea the doors were haha I know the guy who was chief engineer on the car and they were basically 95% through the final design stage when Mr Musk, in his wisdom, threw his toys out the pram and demanded it had gull wing doors. That set the project back months and costs the company millions but what Mr Musk asks for, he gets... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 14 minutes ago, Herbertlemon102 said: they are overkill Elon musk gave the patents for all the technology used in Tesla cars away for free, though. the new jaguar Ipace is a model s underneath, and all mercedes share tesla electronics since. which i like. i think he has his head in the right place, its not like he designed it... i should track down whose idea the doors were haha Mercedes probably... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbertlemon102 Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 1 minute ago, monkeyseemonkeydo said: I know the guy who was chief engineer on the car and they were basically 95% through the final design stage when Mr Musk, in his wisdom, threw his toys out the pram and demanded it had gull wing doors. That set the project back months and costs the company millions but what Mr Musk asks for, he gets... seeing as its his company, i guess he can do as he pleases. its also his money he wasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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