[NJ 1161]

Originally Posted by AWBimmer

Ah duuuuude - your mods and plans are making me (and others) spend moreeee LOLLLL... Please stop (no really don't)!

Excellent thread loving all your plans and cannot wait to see the stance and vids once the exhaust is fitted!

Go on, spend. You only live once!

[NJ 1161]

Originally Posted by andy9188

Judging by the amount of noise that comes out of mine nick and the increased drone I think this set up may be too loud and droney if fats a word haha. Time will tell though. I set off a car alarm the other night with mine lol. I thought it was funny but the Mrs wasn't impressed. It will definitely give the most power though as there will be no restriction apart from back box

I'm sure I know but what exhaust set up are you running?

My current back box box is loud, not silly loud, but does drone at 70mph. I was hoping the miltek being a quiet system would counteract the decat pipe.

Tbf. If I don't like it I will just change it. My thoughts are to get a eisenmann race a bit further down the line, or any other exhaust that pops up second hand that's a bargain. Can always sell them again! I think I want the higher pictched whale, as apose to the more tvr v8 rumble I have now!

[idnan]

Originally Posted by NJ 1161

But......after speaking to Idnan

I'm a terrible influence

[andy9188]

Listen to this on good speakers, particularly the last 5 seconds http://www.youtube.com/watch?nomobile=1&v=_GXg-xYjTX0

[NJ 1161]

Originally Posted by idnan

I'm a terrible influence

Yes, indeed. I won't say fully accountable but definitely partially responsible for the full de cat exhaust and the performance steering wheel. Also mailed that bloke you mentioned about carbon dipping the interior trim, but had no response yet.

[NJ 1161]

Originally Posted by andy9188

Listen to this on good speakers, particularly the last 5 seconds http://www.youtube.com/watch?nomobile=1&v=_GXg-xYjTX0

Ah, yes. Did know that. Sounds great. Never going to hear any drone on the outside I spose.

[NJ 1161]

Today's update. Took the car off to get coilovers fitted by a friend. Whilst there I threw on my steering wheel and changed the centre armrest to the black one ( rather tricky if I do say so myself). Coilovers weren't going well when I left. Front was proving to be hard to get off and when got to rears mate rung me and said he thought parts were missing. Several calls to bc coilovers and indeed they were so to their credit posted immediately, but will cause me a delay in suspension department, and as such no exhaust transfer today either!

Need the car back for tomorrow due to the wrap, so will have to go back early next week. So half a stance!

Tidied the garage via the kitchen into one of the spare bedrooms. Lucky the wife wasn't about!



This also arrived,



Yes, really, please don't bend.

Opened up and pleased with the carbon from teddy at ssdd. Did a good deal as a package.






Carbon won't be fitted till post wrap.

[AWBimmer]

[Mwp4me]

Originally Posted by NJ 1161

Today's update. Took the car off to get coilovers fitted by a friend. Whilst there I threw on my steering wheel and changed the centre armrest to the black one ( rather tricky if I do say so myself). Coilovers weren't going well when I left. Front was proving to be hard to get off and when got to rears mate rung me and said he thought parts were missing. Several calls to bc coilovers and indeed they were so to their credit posted immediately, but will cause me a delay in suspension department, and as such no exhaust transfer today either!

Need the car back for tomorrow due to the wrap, so will have to go back early next week. So half a stance!

Tidied the garage via the kitchen into one of the spare bedrooms. Lucky the wife wasn't about!



This also arrived,



Yes, really, please don't bend.

Opened up and pleased with the carbon from teddy at ssdd. Did a good deal as a package.






Carbon won't be fitted till post wrap.

How sad is this, luv the intu blinds in second pic, can't wait for the wrap Nick. Will santa be bringing your completed V8 this xmas or will we have to wait till the new year?

[NJ 1161]

Ha. Nice 'blind' spot!

Depends on the term 'completed', are they ever?

Don't think it will be finished for Christmas but should have the main look nailed. It will be the details post Christmas and the 20" bbs and big brake kit feb/ march I think.

[Mwp4me]

Originally Posted by NJ 1161

Ha. Nice 'blind' spot!

Depends on the term 'completed', are they ever?

Don't think it will be finished for Christmas but should have the main look nailed. It will be the details post Christmas and the 20" bbs and big brake kit feb/ march I think.

Nice one Nick, looking forward to the results, the carbon looks great. Like the hasty work whilst the wife is absent.

[sheps]

Carbon bits look beautiful; very much looking forward to seeing the wrap completed!

[andy9188]

Isn't the wrap happening today nick? Hows it going/gone? I want pics.

[NJ 1161]

Originally Posted by andy9188

Isn't the wrap happening today nick? Hows it going/gone? I want pics.

It is indeed Andy. Started this morning. Three working on it for 2 days, so should be able to pick up Monday am. Not promising any pics on Monday though.

Most of this week has been getting interior sorted. Performance wheel is know in and feels great.

The coilovers got started but due to bits missing from the kit the rears were unable to be fitted. Having said that, I drove with just the fronts fitted and was super impressed. With the dampners set to middle it has an almost oem feel to it. It's just about an inch lower at the front now. Bc are sending the parts so the rears will hopefully go on when its back from the wrap and then the 'stancing' can begin.

Speaking of wraps. Swung in earlier this morning and most of the prep done and the bonnet wrapped.

Really pleased with colour,







Early days but excited about the colour and pleased with the choice.

[Mwp4me]

Originally Posted by NJ 1161

It is indeed Andy. Started this morning. Three working on it for 2 days, so should be able to pick up Monday am. Not promising any pics on Monday though.

Most of this week has been getting interior sorted. Performance wheel is know in and feels great.

The coilovers got started but due to bits missing from the kit the rears were unable to be fitted. Having said that, I drove with just the fronts fitted and was super impressed. With the dampners set to middle it has an almost oem feel to it. It's just about an inch lower at the front now. Bc are sending the parts so the rears will hopefully go on when its back from the wrap and then the 'stancing' can begin.

Speaking of wraps. Swung in earlier this morning and most of the prep done and the bonnet wrapped.

Really pleased with colour,







Early days but excited about the colour and pleased with the choice.

That's going to look sooo good. Am I correct in detecting a satin type finish?

[NJ 1161]

Yes. It's matte but with sparkle. Satin in a way.

[Mwp4me]

Originally Posted by NJ 1161

Yes. It's matte but with sparkle. Satin in a way.

Sorry mate I meant matte. Think it's going to look the dogs nuts. Pics look great but suspect it looks better in the flesh.

[NJ 1161]

Lets hope so. I'm trying to keep a ltd edition oem look, with a bit of added extra ommph!

[sheps]

That is going to look THE TITS.
I'd be very encouraged by how good that bonnet is looking.

[andy9188]

That look the dogs nick. If you didnt tell anyone they would think it had been sprayed. this car will be one of a kind. and btw i had my reservations about the seats at first but seeing them through the window im rather keen on them. You going to put the pics up of interior/exterior when its done? primary cat delete is going ahead next saturday pal.

[NJ 1161]

Originally Posted by sheps

That is going to look THE TITS.
I'd be very encouraged by how good that bonnet is looking.

Thanks mate. I was pleased when I saw it!

[NJ 1161]

Good news Andy on cat delete! Let me know when done.

Will post some pics. Everything's a bit half done at the minute!