Jenk's purple mk2 track hack...Im sure it hates me

[suj]

Dumb question but..

Whats megasquirt ?

x 2?

will it make any difference to the 2.0 16v?

 

[jenk]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MegaSquirt

 

[suj]

thanks jenk, looks interesting!

is it pricey for what your after?

 

[jenk]

It seems quite reasonable for what it is, it would be better if the dollar pound rate was not so poor.

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Abit of a progress report.

Check out the sub

This stuff is a nightmare to remove

Still got the roof lining to remove and then thats it for now, I dont think I want to tackle the factory sound deadening just yet.

 

[andyj]

I dont think I want to tackle the factory sound deadening just yet.

It's easy, just time consuming !!!

Heat gun and a paint scraper is stage one.....

then rags and paint thinners to remove the residue

 

[jenk]

The lick of paint it will need after is the factor putting me off at the minute, will have to do it in the summer when I can enjoy the fumes more

Something that shocked me was how heavy the carpet underlay was in the front footwells.

Forgot to mention.......found about £15 in loose change while tearing everything out, a change purse appeared in the drivers footwell with £10 in pound coins

 

[Martin M]

Forgot to mention.......found about £15 in loose change while tearing everything out, a change purse appeared in the drivers footwell with £10 in pound coins

Bonus!

I watched Ben set that soundproofing stuff alight on his with brake cleaner, came off a treat

 

[Chrisdaman]

sub looks awesome

 

[jenk]

Fire!! Ill make sure the roof linings out before I attempt anything like that.

 

[suj]

mate i've found a great colour for your wheels

http://www.thewheelspecialist.co.uk/File/wheel-finishes.php

the Racing Purple, looks MINT!

http://www.thewheelspecialist.co.uk/File/showimage.php?img=alloy29.jpg&title=Racing Purple

 

[jenk]

Thats very purple, not sure if two shades would work though.

 

[Boo]

Looks good Jenk, gorgeous colour Did you use anything in particular cleaning wise other than a pressure washer on the arch liners ? Mine are getting a bit crummy and could do with cleaning. As for wheels, its a track hack so something fun and noticeable on the track would look good - how about the lime green or pink ?

 

[Brummy]

Jenko.. Dat sub is well sick, geez

 

[suj]

yeah just what greengoddess said, its a track car, would look cool! F2 Stu's orange wheels will get him noticed everywhere, i hate that colour, but when i see it on his car it looks amazing!

 

[jenk]

Looks good Jenk, gorgeous colour Did you use anything in particular cleaning wise other than a pressure washer on the arch liners ? Mine are getting a bit crummy and could do with cleaning. As for wheels, its a track hack so something fun and noticeable on the track would look good - how about the lime green or pink ?

Cheers, although the paint is as rough as a badgers nadger.

To clean the arches I used a pressure washer, Tescos finest all purpose cleaner and a bucket and sponge. Remove the arch liner though as thats where all the crap lives, mine wont be going back in there normal form.

Funnily enough my missus said pink

 

[jenk]

Jenko.. Dat sub is well sick, geez

Knew you would be loving the sub geez

 

[Brummy]

Ye Boi, u cud be playin sum wikket tranz choonage from dat , init!

 

[jenk]

Tonight...... I am mostly staying off the beer so I can get up at a suitable time to work on the motor in the morning. Need to start putting bits back on in the engine bay and sort out the suspension height ready for the track action.

Front lower arms parallel with the ground and the rear leveled to suit? I understand my geometry will be out but it will have to do for now.

Cheers

 

[Brummy]

Jenk.. you gonna be about in the early afternoon ? if so, drop me your postcode (pm will do) and i might pop over to give you some moral support

 

[jenk]

Should be bud, Ill no doubt be swearing at my coilovers!