sax rwd project

[oadamo]

heres a few pics of my project its gonna be rwd turbo ive got the engine waiting so iam trying to get itin fast
ive done a bit more since theses photos but when i get some more batterys ill update the pics
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/P1010093.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/P1010095.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/P1010097.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/P1010098.jpg

[frankie]

mate hope it works. because that will be true amazin. good luck.

[Cupra-Craig]

How are u making this rwd? mounting engine where? wat rear alex if mounting engine in front? Whats the spec of the turbo engine

[oadamo]

iam gonna mount the engine in the front with a prop to the back to a kitcar type irs. that iam gonna make myself so it sould be a good fit.and easy
ive got a rs turbo engine dynod at 218bhp and that was with a duff wastegate so it might be capable of more but iam gonna run it on low b
oost so it lasts. and plus it will be cheap when it gos wrong and you can get the parts from anywhere ;)
iam logging it all down so when its done ill upload it with drawing and sizes and info on wot to do all you will need is a welder grider and basic tools and the cost of the steel and engine
adam

[BENSAX3]

will be a beast of a car bit of a hand full will be fun to drive

[Richardson_VTS]

Can't wait to see the finish product!!

[ets2k9]

Sounds interesting....

[Steve]

cant wait to see this

[Skorpion]

Sounds like a good plan. What happened to this engine? sold it?

[Mikey]

wow mate...thats a chalenge!! hope it works

[Jaytee]

sounds like a good idea mate, bet a shed load of work has gone into it though lol.

[Jimbo]

Cant wait for progress on this.

[ChrisJ]

Sweet Jesus, this is gonna be IMMENSE!!!! cant wait.

[Dan]

Will be interesting to see it progress.

[KamRacing]

Nice one. Keep us posted will be interesting to see how you do this compared to my own approach in my 309.

Not sure I'm completely convinced about the engine choice lol but I'm a big fan of the compact and light Duratec engine... 220bhp with standard internals and TBs. You can get gearboxes so you can mount them longitudinally also.
Nearly went for that myself.

Pleased you went for RWD though. So many go straight for 4wd and miss all the fun:y:

[Mattsaxo]

Good luck mate, thats 1 hell of a project :)

[oadamo]

the engine choice was a pain in the arse. i was gonna fit a bike engine or a v6 (i did buy a v6) but then i tough about how much room there was. so i was looking for a turbo engine that was cheap and could be mounted rwd .if the diff gos there only £20 from the scrapyard so i could keep a couple spare then if somthing gos wrong id have it back on the road in no time.and on the plus side a yb will fit when i get bored with the rs engine.
adam

[Jimbo]

the engine choice was a pain in the arse. i was gonna fit a bike engine or a v6 (i did buy a v6) but then i tough about how much room there was. so i was looking for a turbo engine that was cheap and could be mounted rwd .if the diff gos there only £20 from the scrapyard so i could keep a couple spare then if somthing gos wrong id have it back on the road in no time.and on the plus side a yb will fit when i get bored with the rs engine.
adam


A YB as in a Nissan engine!?

[oadamo]

cosworth yb http://bestsmileys.com/cars/3.gif

[milesg]

this looks great mate, cant wait to see it finished, and hope you get a good guide up to do this as im interested in doing it now as i want to give myself a project for the summer, nice one mate!

[KamRacing]

the yb is a seriously heavyweight engine though.. I ran a mile when I got one on the scales.. over 140kgs.

Proven to get big reliable power though so depends how the car is going to be driven as to whether its a good idea or not.

[saxooxas]

cant wait to see the final car will be good me thinks!!

[oadamo]

heres a few more pics

heres the hubs the ends of the shafts have been taken off as you need these to hold the hubs together
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/P1010099.jpg

this was the engine when i got it out
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/P1010103.jpg

fuel tank this was a pain in the arse to get off petrol everywhere lol
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/P1010102.jpg

this it the underside with the gear linkage taken off and the heat sheilds
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/P1010104.jpg

this is a view from the rear
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/P1010110.jpg

[KamRacing]

You'll need to cut a fairly large transmission tunnel..

use this for inspiration

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/GraemeS/transmissiontunnel.jpg

[BenSilverSaxo]

Good to see someone is having a go at such a cool project!! Well done mate i hope it goes well and i look forward to see the finished article!

[Chandler]

Well done mate, I look forward to the updates!

[Andy]

Please keep us updated, this will be immense when/if completed!

[oadamo]

hi thanks for all your positive comments

this is a pic of the driveshaft. this the clip that you have to take off to get the end of the driveshaft off theres 3 clips

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/P1010111.jpg




rear beam
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/P1010112.jpg

[mark16v]

Big job matey ;)

[Bobsta]

Looks like it's going to be an interesting project for you...good luck and i look forward to seeing the finished project!

[k2thecsaxo]

fair play to ya buddy, will be amazing to see this car come together and good luck with it all! keep us posted

[kenny]

sounds ace, keep the updates coming :y:

[Tupps]

i hope willsy isn't reading this......

dont want to go giving him any more idea's

[saxovtrandy]

big project mate

be really good to see it when its done

youll have to keep this updated

[Yates]

looking good mate, that pink bike looks a beast, any stats on it?

[oadamo]

looking good mate, that pink bike looks a beast, any stats on it?

pmsl 0-5 mph 3secs lean forward floor it you can do i burn out the lengh of the garden lol

[tpreece88]

this is a view from the rear
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/P1010110.jpg

is that lil bike in the background your tempory wheels while youre doing your sax? :p

nice project cant wait to see when its finished! :y:

[Aron]

Should be a great car mate. I did some work on a mates clio which he dropped a integra vtec engine in and ran a rwd system, i can give you a few ideas from that if you want on how to do somethings. good luck though mate.

[S34MER]

mate, im excited just looking through your prog thread!

make sure you keep this bad boy updated, i can't wait to see this, and what sort of figures it produces!

great to see someone trying something very different, rep for you!

good luck matey!

[oadamo]

ive been doing a lot of prep work ready to fit everything.the wiring loom has been stripped ready for the new engine. all the unwanted brackets and bits and bobs have been taken off. i was gonna use a type9 gearbox but new iam gonna use a mt75 ive gotta pick it up this week.ive started to cut the bulk head but ive gotta wait for the gearbox so i can cut it the right size.
ill post some more pics soon when i get chance to take some.
adam
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/P1010119.jpg

[ChrisJ]

Things are progressing nicely mate. This is going to be immense when finished.

[saxoseb]

hope it works mate, give it hell!

[willsy]

i hope willsy isn't reading this......

dont want to go giving him any more idea's

Too Late! :p Id love to do something crazy like this (Some might tell you i already do)

But as far as engines concerned ill be happy with a VTS engine in mine (plus a few extras of course)

Ultimately i would have loved a Hyabusa Turbo engine in the rear- Z Cars do it

[Japman]

Hope it works out mate,its going to be awsome if it does

[SNewham]

looks awesome mate. How are you going to arrange the interior? as there's got to be a fairly large transmission tunnel running through the centre of the car and there isn't too much space inside a saxo...

[funkmaster-fresh]

wow!
uve got some balls at attempt somethin like this, theres some amount of work in that! Good luck with it! :)

[Danr]

Looking like a good project, have you spoken to the guy who has the rear wheel drive, turbo 106. He might be able to help if you have any problems. Don't think he's on here but i've seen him on other sites!

[oadamo]

i havent got a clue what i am going to do with the interior.ill see what it looks like when its finished. i was thinking because ill need a custom carpet just buy some speaker box cover and spray glue it to the floor. lol i no its a naff idea but it will be cheap. until i can get one made or something i havent really tought about it yet. i used to work making custom speaker boxes so i sould be able to make a good job of it. or cut the carpet to the tunnel and then just trim the tunnel. anyone got any ideas?

bulkhead was a b****** to cut 3 layers of metal
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/P1010121.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/P1010124.jpg

[Steve]

nice little up date! impressed with what your doing mate! :y:

[dean_plunton]

hope it turns out well for ya !

[oadamo]

can you spot the DIFFerance. this is a mock up of what it will look like when its fitted propely ive just gotta make some plates up to make it stronger and make the front brackets. i got the complete back end off a cosworth for £50 the diff has a lsd :P
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/P1010125.jpg

[KamRacing]

nice one..

Just a quick note thought to make sure you are considering the final ride height before setting the mounts to make sure that the suspension geometry will be maintained at your desired height. This will be critical if you want it to handle.

[oadamo]

nice one..

Just a quick note thought to make sure you are considering the final ride height before setting the mounts to make sure that the suspension geometry will be maintained at your desired height. This will be critical if you want it to handle.

ill worry about all that after its all fitted. ive done a mock up on the cad and it doesnt look all that bad. iam more worryed about all the power iam gonna be putting throw it and all the brackets twisting lol
adam

[Dan]

Nice progress mate, keep us updated.

[oadamo]

heres a quick mock up of the rear arms ive gotta make the brackets to get it all on. iam gonna use the standard sierra arms to make things easy for now
later i will make some alloy ones at work.ill have to cut the drive shafts down. ive been told its possible to sleve them but if not ill get them done at willenhall driveshafts.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/P1010129.jpg

[craig180]

Interesting thread, and good to see someone doing things after they've thrown the book out of the window!

Good choice of box as well. The escort RS2000 4x4 I used to have had the MT75 and they are bulletproof! Good choice for big power.

Keep the updates coming!:y:

[oadamo]

thanks all hopefully it will all go on. ill get it all done then fine tune all the probs afterwards.
theres only one way how to drive this after its done sideways.
adam

[funkmaster-fresh]

sideways is the new way forward mate :)

[Jaytee]

This si going to be absoloutly immense mate, cant wait to see this progress.

[oadamo]

ive just started to weld all the plates and brackets on for the rear arms and diff. my mig welder just died so it will have to be put on hold until i get a new one :n:

[oadamo]

ive got a welder sorted now so i can start welding all the brackets on:clapping: while ive been at a stand still ive came across a engine for now ill just say its a 2.3L turbo 225bhp standard iam picking it up tomorrow pics will follow :y:

[Yates]

sounding good, but why the hell are you on bout putting speakers and that in? this deserves to be slagged

[Richardson_VTS]

Good updates, keep them coming!!

Where abouts you located??

[Josh_Phipps]

sounding good, but why the hell are you on bout putting speakers and that in? this deserves to be slagged

Very true :P keep it stripped!

[yerdusk]

looking interesting mate! I love your attitude towards it, its like, f*ck it, worry about it later!!! Love it!

[oadamo]

looking interesting mate! I love your attitude towards it, its like, f*ck it, worry about it later!!! Love it!

LOL if it dont fit force it

[joshclarke7]

looking good mate keep at it

[Connor_scotland]

hats off you mate
This is going to be insane

good luck

will look awesome finished

[oadamo]

hi heres a little update for you all. iam not gonna fit the 2.3 turbo anymore cus getting a gearox to fit it was a pain in the arse.so now iam gonna fit a 2L
zetec and gsxr 600 throttle bodies for now then my aim is to fit a cozzie.i was gonna use the rear legs off a sirera but that was a pain in the arse to find the mounting space under the car without major body work. so iam gonna fit a de dion axle that the kitcars use ive made one up at work. ive just changed jobs so i have a bit of a delay lol. anyway the rear end will be fitted this weekend and the engine is being deliv tomorrow so its all go again
adam
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/P1010178.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/P1010172.jpg

[Skorpion]

Sounds like a mental plan mate. how much bhp this engine going to be kicking out?

[oadamo]

the 2L zetecs 130 standard but with the bodies and ecu prob about 180-200 hopfully lol
adam

[turbo_dave]

You're looking at closer to 170 for a stock 2l Zetec (I build bike carb setups and Megasquirts for Fords).

I hope you're gonna put a decent set of crossmembers in for the diff as the boot floor is paper thin...

Is that a GTS DeDion tube?

[Predator_R32]

wow mate looking good up to now, keep us updated :y:

[oadamo]

You're looking at closer to 170 for a stock 2l Zetec (I build bike carb setups and Megasquirts for Fords).

I hope you're gonna put a decent set of crossmembers in for the diff as the boot floor is paper thin...

Is that a GTS DeDion tube?

its the rorty drawing off the net i made it at work. ive just mod the sizes so it fits the saxo. ive come up with a design so that a sort of frame thing welds to the floor to make it strong. and the diffs now got a frame and plate. iam not really after a lot of bhp i just want to get it all done and have some fun. then iam gonna look at getting a cossie engine and bits but it will prob take longer to get everything (time/money). the zetec was easy to get and all the parts are cheap the full 130 engine only cost me £75 and ive heard it running
adam

[turbo_dave]

Not disputing the Zetecs are cheap. They're the new XE IMO. Plenty of ability for not a huge amount of cash.

Don't underestimate the forces going through a suspension setup. Just make sure the welding is A1 and that everything is triangulated to solid structure and there won't be tears before bedtime :y:

[turbo_dave]

Oh, and was that 2.3/225bhp motor a Volvo T5 by any chance? Why the trouble finding a box?

[Dan]

Nice to see its still progressing.

[KamRacing]

Oh, and was that 2.3/225bhp motor a Volvo T5 by any chance? Why the trouble finding a box?

there are only a few that are suitable for that engine and RWD I think. And they don't come on a budget

[turbo_dave]

You're obviously not looking in the right place then... ;)

Volvo 960 24v with the B6304 straight six motor has the same bolt pattern and bolts right up. I've got one in a Volvo 240 Estate as a parts hauler and tow car...

Picked the box up for £120 from find-a-part on the net.

[bide_furio]

good luck mate, shud be mental wen finished! masssive mission!

[oadamo]

Oh, and was that 2.3/225bhp motor a Volvo T5 by any chance? Why the trouble finding a box?

it was a saab 2.3 turbo the omega box fits stright on but i dont think it would of lasted long lol.i tryed it fit a mt 75 but i couldnt be arsed to make the plates. i was just thinking 2.3 turbo lol. but iam gonna keep it simple for now make my life easyer for now. i might even buy some forged rods and pistons for the zetec yet and turbo that ill see how things go.
adam

[Steve.]

This looks like its going to be one mean machine when completed! keep up the good work :y:

[benjisrd]

I like this car

[turbo_dave]

it was a saab 2.3 turbo the omega box fits stright on but i dont think it would of lasted long lol.i tryed it fit a mt 75 but i couldnt be arsed to make the plates. i was just thinking 2.3 turbo lol. but iam gonna keep it simple for now make my life easyer for now. i might even buy some forged rods and pistons for the zetec yet and turbo that ill see how things go.
adam

Ahhh, gotcha. I didn't think the B234 motor had the GM bolt pattern. I know the later B204 did as that was an Ecotec bottom end.

Good plan with the Zetec, but the rods are not a necessity unless you're going for real big power. I'm using stock rods in my brothers 277bhp 2.1 mk6 Escort without any ill effects. Might as well save the money and spend it on the turbo :y:

Nice work though. Will be nice to watch it progress.

[tom187]

I can't wait to watch this progressingggg

[oadamo]

close ratio type 9 gearbox oooooooooohhhhhhhh getting there lol
adam

pics a bit crap done them with my phone

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/02-06-07_2033.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/02-06-07_2036.jpg

[oadamo]

ive done loads to the back end as well ill put some more pics up soon. ive just gotta box everything in and make a few mounts for the gearbox but iam not far away now all the hard works done. i think lol
adam

[Ryan]

good read so far. as others have said i do hope that your adding lots of bars and strengthening platforms into the rear due to the rear end being paper thin!

see youve got plenty of saxo parts to sell on now aswell lol!

[BENSAX3]

oooo getting close get a vid when finished

[oadamo]

good read so far. as others have said i do hope that your adding lots of bars and strengthening platforms into the rear due to the rear end being paper thin!

see youve got plenty of saxo parts to sell on now aswell lol!


hi yes ive made a sub frame thats been welded across the boot and the diff bolts to it so its solid now. but ill have to test it when its done i can always add some more to it. ive gotta brace the front a bit aswell where ive cut the tunnel. iam trying to keep it as light as possible but safe
adam

[Saxy1]

looking good mate keep us updated :y:

[oadamo]

oooo getting close get a vid when finished


oh iam gonna it will break or i will have no tyres left after lol
adam

[oadamo]

you prob have noticed that i havent used a mt 75 gearbox like i said i was gonna but this type9 come up cheap so i had it.i can always change it later if it breaks.
adam

[Wayne]

good progress thread mate:y: can't wait to see this when it's finished:P:y:

[yerdusk]

all is progessing nicely mate! keep up the hard work!

[OLLYVTS]

Great project you are doing.It will be good to see it when you have finished it.Good work.

[oadamo]

heres a pic of the fuel reservoir that i made at work just gotta make the tank now.
adam

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/02-06-07_1501.jpg

[oadamo]

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/03-06-07_1655.jpg

[Ryan]

looking good.

[oadamo]

oh forgot to say theres no cams yet there being reground i should get them back next week all being well
adam

[Aron]

looks top mate. will be quality when finished

[Scattle]

Looking very good matey!, getting closer now, it will be rapid once done, good job.

[mallboy]

the cars coming along well mate. cant wait to see it finished-good luck with the project:y:

[oadamo]

tack welded most of the front tunnel in today hopefully ill get all done by the end of the week so i can start putting all the interior back in.and then get the engine mounts finished by the end of the week.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/04-06-07_2109.jpg

[Jimbo]

AWSOME build mate, I can't wait to see more!!:y:

[-E-N-Z-O-]

more than impressive mate. incredible project. good luck wit da rest :y:

[oadamo]

hi all me again lol been busy making the engine mounts this is a mock up of some mounts that i made. ive made some more at work but iam waiting for the paint to dry. and heres some of the frame ive had to weld in. ive got a bit of braceing to do to the frame.tomorrow ive gotta pick up all the gaskets and the water pump and alternator.then once thats all together i can fit the ecu then try and start it :P
adam

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/08-06-07_2111.jpg

[Aron]

looks good mate. will be great wen done

[boss_1699]

Looking mint mate

[Adum]

Such an Ace Project! Cant wait till its done! keep up the good work mate :y:

[Skorpion]

Looking good mate. Cant wait to see the end product!

[yerdusk]

need to get some more pics up mate!! Its progressing nicely tho!

[shooorn94]

then once thats all together i can fit the ecu then try and start it :P


Would be good to hear her running asap :) I hope that you haven't encounterred many problems recently and that it's all going well! Can't wait to see the final result, where do you intend on driving the beast when she's done? ;) Would probably gather a big crowd mate :A:

[BENSAX3]

when you go and start it for the first time video it, looks good

[oadamo]

thanks for all your comments your all keeping me going lol.
theres still a bit to do even after ive got it started. ive gotta test a few things and a few things iam not happy with that i might redo again. but its not far off. ill deffo get a vid of it starting. ive still got to get the prop done and driveshafts but the driveshafts are being done as we speak.
adam

[Andy_S]

Looking good mate!

Any ideas when she'll be finished?

[OLLYVTS]

It looks like its all coming together really well and the centre section looks nice and neat now.Good work mate keep it up.

[oadamo]

Looking good mate!

Any ideas when she'll be finished?


4-8 weeks i hope i only spend about 2 hours a night on it due to work. :n:
adam

[Dan]

Taking shape nicely mate, great thread.

[Saxy1]

Looking Good Mate !!!

[danboy]

unreal!

[Andy_S]

:bump:

Cant be forgettin about this thread now! No more updates yet then matey?

[oadamo]

:bump:

Cant be forgettin about this thread now! No more updates yet then matey?


not much yet iam still making and buying parts. ive just started making the fuel tank.ill post some more pics soon. the tanks going under the car where the original one was but alot smaller.
i think its gonna start to be a power chase as ive just gave my mate the headn for some head work before i fit the new cams. but ive came across a turbo and ive just ordered a decompression plate. but i cant make my mind up what to do. just get it running on bodies or turbo it.i might just get it running and see what its like then turbo it later on. but its temping to just turbo it but then it will take a lot longer to make the manifolds and all the bits.what do you think
adam

[vtr_jay]

whack a turbo on it u come this far y not ? lol !
jay

[mattchewone]

Turbo would be good. Then plenty of pics/vids of it being tested and built up. Looks imense.

[Andy_S]

not much yet iam still making and buying parts. ive just started making the fuel tank.ill post some more pics soon. the tanks going under the car where the original one was but alot smaller.
i think its gonna start to be a power chase as ive just gave my mate the headn for some head work before i fit the new cams. but ive came across a turbo and ive just ordered a decompression plate. but i cant make my mind up what to do. just get it running on bodies or turbo it.i might just get it running and see what its like then turbo it later on. but its temping to just turbo it but then it will take a lot longer to make the manifolds and all the bits.what do you think
adam

Its a tough one, depends how quickly you want it up and running i suppose. were a fair way into show season already, so i suppose it also depends wether or not you want to take it on the tracks.

Sticking a turbo in it now, would be a good idea though, seeing as though the cars in pieces pretty much.

[dannydrury]

this is a wikid thread. cant wait to see this car finished. well done mate

[oadamo]

heres a quick pic of the fuel tank that i made today. ive ordered a new ecu it should be here by saturday. so all i have to do now is put it all together then get it running. its taking a longer then it should of done because someone at work broke the plasmer cutter. but it being fixed this week.
adam
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/20-06-07_1721.jpg

[Saxy1]

looking good mate keep up the good work :y:

[jimbo232]

Damn will be one quick car, cant wait get some video up bud! :y:

[BENSAX3]

nice job on the tank how much will it hold

[oadamo]

nice job on the tank how much will it hold


6 gallon ish so it will take £30 to fill it i think it will be ok or i could put a tank the other side of the prop and use a link pipe. but i dont like the idea of running a pipe past the prop incase it brakes flames fire dead lol
adam

[frankie]

that looks gd maytee, wish me welding were tht gd lol.

[benski310]

thats aswome mate...keep it up

[CloSaxo]

Good stuff, keep the updates coming!

[oadamo]

hi its me again lol my megasquirt ecu come today but ive gotta put it all together ive got the ecu with uprated map sensor so i can run i think upto
about 40psi but ill never go that high lol. the stim kit and relay board so ive got everything to get it running now just gotta spend a couple of hours putting it together :p
adam
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/25-06-07_1836.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/25-06-07_1837.jpg

[Jungle_Jim]

:fcuk: good luck that looks like a mission

car is taking shape nicely mate

[Aron]

looking good mate. i take it you are having the fuel tank proberly treated?

[Adum]

Does it come with instructions? lol

Goodluck with it mate! u deserve massive respect for this project! it is outstanding! :y:

[BENSAX3]

nice peiece of kit. good luck with the project

[oadamo]

oh yes 2.30 in the morning 4 hours later and
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/26-06-07_0225.jpg
needs a clean lol

[mallboy]

nice bit of kit mate, looks a bit complex. the progress is going good:y:

[Jungle_Jim]

blimey mate you made short work of that, was it as hard as it looked.
top job buddy

[Tobs]

ur actuallly i nutter so much work has got to be done for this

good lad keep at it cant wait to see this

[Dan]

Nice progress mate

[oadamo]

blimey mate you made short work of that, was it as hard as it looked.
top job buddy

easyer then i thought it was gonna be. its all the components are numbered on the bags so its just stick em in and solder em. all the instuctions are on line. ive saved a load of money doing it myself aswell. iam trying to keep it cheap so far the conversion only cost me about £400 and ive only gotta spend about another 150 to spend
adam

[OLLYVTS]

Great thread mate it looks like its coming along really well.Keep up the good work.

[d4r3n]

this looks well wicked... was thinking about sticking a honda vtec engine in the rear of mine so i wouldnt need to cut the transmission tunnel.. but this looks wicked inspiring i might think of having mine in the front know...you got me thinking lol .
keep up the good work mate cant wait to see it running :P

[yerdusk]

looking good so far mate! Keep up the hard work! Any pics of how the rest of the cars progressing?

[RedB]

This thread is ledgendary mate, great work and a lot of effort not to mention time put in

Keep it up bud and cant wait to see more pics and the first vid of her up and running :y:

[Connor_scotland]

thats an insane build

its oging to be great

[Yates]

forgot bout this one, looking good must say

[KamRacing]

is the chassis finished now?

[dsh85]

first ive seen of this thread! and gotta say wow!

really impressive and well done for having the balls to go through it!!
itll all be worth it in the end!!

[Jimmy-Boy]

sick car!

[oadamo]

is the chassis finished now?

i would say about 90% ive had to remake the 4 link boxes for the back so ive gotta weld them in. and finish the engine bracing but i want to fit all the engine first so i dont have to cut a load out to get it to fit.and weld the tunnel fully up but ive gotta wait till i get the prop done so iam leaving it till i get the prop back just incase. and ive gotta find some coilovers for the back end then make the mounts. its finding all the parts at the right price why its taking so long.:y:
adam

[bullit]

come on hurry up :P

[Andy_S]

Would you not have to line the inside of your fuel tank with somethin, with it bein aluminium?

[Saxy1]

good work mate, i cant wait to see it finished :y:

[oadamo]

Would you not have to line the inside of your fuel tank with somethin, with it bein aluminium?

no you dont have to line it. all the kitcars run tanks the same as this.
ive just put baffle plates in to help the fuel.
adam

[oadamo]

hi all quick update i redone the 4 link boxes today on the back of the car to tie them in to most of the back end to make it more strong. but this means that the tank i made to go under the car will have to go in the boot or remake another smaller one for under the car.i havent welded them up yet as ive gotta trail fit the back end to make sure its all alright. but iam getting there lol.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/01-07-07_1333.jpg

heres a pic of the megasquirt on test
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/01-07-07_1556.jpg

iam gonna update the code for boost/noz/wideband

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/01-07-07_1613.jpg

[oadamo]

heres another quick update i got my injectors today there 380cc so should be fine for turbo and a couple of pics of the tunnel
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/07-07-07_1231.jpg

got to clean it up a bit
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/07-07-07_1532.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/07-07-07_1540.jpg

adam

[bullit]

this is nearly as good as my pickup thread, good work man

[DAN-VTS]

Impressive stuff there matey. Cant wait to see it completed :y:

[Saxy1]

good work mate :y:

[oadamo]

heres a pic of my decomp plate. i think i better start building everything up now lol. adam

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/P8270089.jpg

[turbo_dave]

Don't fancy letting me have a look at that decomp plate do you?

No?

Bugger thought not :P

[oadamo]

hi all got my polybushes today so i can start putting everthing on the back end together. and hopfully get it back on its wheels.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/14-07-07_2146.jpg

[CooperVTR]

cars looking great mate. will be good to see it back on the wheels!

[SSN869]

Yours project when finish?

[oadamo]

hi all heres another update ive made my trailing arms now so the back end is almost done just gotta make the mounts for the shocks. but ive only just got them a bargain off ebay. it doesnt look like ive done much because of the weather but ive been making the bits for the engine. ive made the inlet manifold for the injetors ive got and other little bits. it looks a bit crap now but when its all fitted iam gonna take it all off then paint it all.ive only painted it with some spare paint to stop it rusting . any ideas of what paint i should spray it. i might do the outside aswell i was thinking black car with all the underside a drak blue but i dont no.


pic of trallings arms
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/24-07-07_1743.jpg

heres a pic of the shocks i got :p there not the best but £70 who gives a shit lol
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/24-07-07_1747.jpg

heres a mock up of what the back end will like like ive gotta fit the shocks then clean everything up then spray.this is another de dion axle cus the first one i f***ed up lol. but this one can take more power
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/24-07-07_1738.jpg

[Saxy1]

looking good mate :y:

[Aron]

Realy is impressive mate.

[dsh85]

brillaint mate! any chance you could make trax in it?

would love to see it

[bide_furio]

brilliant cant wait to see it bak on wheels and running! keep it up!

[jimbo232]

Im gona cum, seriously need to see some footage when its completed!

[OLLYVTS]

Really good project you are doing mate.Keep it up!

[Andy_S]

Hows your project comming on bud? Any more updates?

[RedB]

If this makes it to Trax i will def have to see it, looks immense so far and so much work has already gone into it!

[mattchewone]

Loos really good mate well done. ALot of work!

[Wayne]

really impressed with your project mate:y: keep up the good work:y:

[Mark51]

alot of work to do mate but im sure it'll be well worth it

[stevenet15]

looking good so far, someone on the astra forum has been doing a Rear wheel drive conversion and sticking a 6.0L V8 pontiac engine in it, check it out http://www.astraownersclub.com/vb/showthread.php?t=71689

[Predator_R32]

good stuff that steve :y:

[oadamo]

hi all thanks for your comments so far :y: ill upload some pics tomorrow as i cant find my lead for my phone. but ive taken everything back off the car now as its all been fitted. i bought some heat proof sealer for on the welds to stop them rust then painted all under the car. ive cut the boot floor for the shock mounts ive just gotta finish them off then paint them.then start fitting everything back in.and ive started running the wires for the ecu. and iam 90% done on the manifold for the turbo. ive been thinking of spraying the car black with black wheels with dimond cut edges round the wheels. and some crome calipers what do you think. i dont really want it a show car as long as its fast and looks ok but i dont want to drive round in a shed :P .
adam

[Jimmy-Boy]

good stuff

[Mystic]

Jeez man thats ace, that astras awesome too, i just dont get how you guys can do all this stuff lol, i stuggle getting my wheels off some times :sad:

[oadamo]

heres a few pics froma few days ago. ive got all the back end done now ill upload some more pics but ive gotta delete some crap off my phone first lol.
ill start putting up pics now everythings getting finished and sprayed.
adam

painted the gearbox
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/08-08-07_1911.jpg

this was all the wire for the megasquirt ecu
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/05-08-07_2017.jpg

this was the moc up to get all the measurements for the shocks
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/08-08-07_1906.jpg

this is the tunnel with the heatproof tape ive sealed it then put the tape on to make sure no fumes or crap gets in the car but ive sealed all the under side anyway. ive gotta knock the dent out it was free steel so it had a few knocks and dents here and there.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/08-08-07_1909.jpg

this was the trail fit of the back end
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/08-08-07_1908.jpg

[Saxy1]

good stuff mate :y:

[Yates]

nice pics mate, steve just take over the thread.... :P

[Wayne]

good progress thread mate:y:

[Danny]

looks an awsome project mate cant wait to see it finished

[oadamo]

ive just bought a audi 1.8 turbo engine 250bhp :P :P :P :P :P iam just sorting out the plate to mate it to the box watch this space.:P
adam

[dannygti]

wow turbo motor.its the only way to go on a project lik this tbh.they are very tunable,300bhp is not hard to achieve.now imagine that in a rwd saxo lol

[liamk15]

ive just bought a audi 1.8 turbo engine 250bhp :P :P :P :P :P iam just sorting out the plate to mate it to the box watch this space.:P
adam

that should be fun :y:

[k2thecsaxo]

awesome mate cant wait to see this complete

[oadamo]

i no the updates are a bit crap at the moment but most of what iam doing is trail and error. but it is all coming together. heres a teaser of whats going in the engine bay.the engine is already rwd and turbo so i havent gotta mess about with the zetec putting loads of money into it. as the audi engine is already to bolt in then just wire the ecu up and get it running.
adam

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/11-08-07_1426.jpg

[Andy_S]

sweeeeeeeet!

[l1ukeRS]

any more updates on this yet??

[yerdusk]

mate, this is looking better and better by the minute! Keep it up dude.

[oadamo]

hi this isnt much of an update but ive done a lot more just havent had time to take photos yet iam in the middle of making the mounts for the engine at the mo so soon it will be fitted. iam 90% this gearbox wont take the power even with the boost controller but ill soon find out lol. if it brakes ill get a cossy box or a mt75.
adam

this was the adapter plates i made but they will be made in alloy later on but if they work i might just leave them in because i think the steel will be stronger. and you will never see them anyway.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/22-08-07_1909.jpg

this was the gearbox bolted to the engine so it all fits now.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/oadamo/22-08-07_1940.jpg

[Saxy1]

Its getting there mate, cant wait to see it done :y:

[Aron]

im a bit behind now on this project. what engine and gearbox you using?

[bide_furio]

still waiting to see this car finished! keep up the good work mate! how many hours a week u spendin on it?

[oadamo]

im a bit behind now on this project. what engine and gearbox you using?

hi its an audi 20v turbo engine thats going into it now as it will be quicker and easyer to fit.

still waiting to see this car finished! keep up the good work mate! how many hours a week u spendin on it?

at the mo i only spend a few hours at work making the parts then about 2 hours a week messing with the car :n: i just seem to never have time i was hoping to have it done by now. but ive got a week off the 31st so hopfully the engine will be in and wired up.
adam

[oadamo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4ZXZmTuTpE

not there yet but not far away lol
adam

[frankie]

noiceeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

how much more untill shes finished???

[Dan]

Nice to see this is still coming along. Cant wait to see it finished.

[shooorn94]

Been watching since the beginning and so glad its going so well :y: gunna be great when complete (but thats just being obvious now isnt it? ;) )

Didn't know the engine was gunna be so big though, heck the more bhp the better :clapping:

[patrick2403]

how will it affect handling?

[SNewham]

how will it affect handling?

rear end out baby yeahh!!!



awesome project, I want you to finish it though so I can droool over pics and vids :P

[R4T]

good project mate!!! very interested to see how this comes along

[acemastr]

Amazing mate, truly superb. Can't wait for the finished pictures.:afro:

[leeK9]

u must be pretty handy with the owl welder i see.

good project.very very very very good!

[djmartin]

wahoooooooooooooooo cant wait to see this all done should be a right blast :P

you will so have to take it to FCS 2008 :P (if all goes well that is) fingers crossed.

[bullit]

this is so cool. hat off mate :y:

[oadamo]

noiceeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

how much more untill shes finished???

i keep asking myself that lol iam planing on getting it ready for next year now i think. it will give me time to test it and iron out any probs. so when i take it to the track i no it will be ok.

how will it affect handling?

i had to take a lot of weight off the car before the conversion so hopfully it wont be to much heavier so i will be able to tune the shocks to get it to go round corners.

wahoooooooooooooooo cant wait to see this all done should be a right blast :P

you will so have to take it to FCS 2008 :P (if all goes well that is) fingers crossed.

i think now the suns going i will get it ready for next years shows it wont be no show car tho just fast.

thanks for all your positive comments so far.
adam

[Borat]

I've just read this from start, I cant believe you've done all that work in so little time.

At least if you aim for next year you will have chance to do a proper trial and error with it and maybe a bit of styling (respray?)

Its funny that you bought a v6, a Zetec, a 1.6cvh turbo and a 2.3 before settling on the Audi engine, its all spontaneous!

Will it owe you more than £2k complete to convert it?

[oadamo]

I've just read this from start, I cant believe you've done all that work in so little time.

At least if you aim for next year you will have chance to do a proper trial and error with it and maybe a bit of styling (respray?)

Its funny that you bought a v6, a Zetec, a 1.6cvh turbo and a 2.3 before settling on the Audi engine, its all spontaneous!

Will it owe you more than £2k complete to convert it?


hi
your right about being spontaneous lol. its all been trial and error i had a rough idea how to do it. but then i had to change my ideas when i went to fit the parts. but now ive done it it will be easyer next time.
when i striped the car i sold all the bits and made about 500 pounds.
so far ive prob spent about 500 not including the other engines. but ive still got them for other projects. next time iam gonna use a bike engine it would be alot easyer.
adam

[bullit]

then start doing your own kits ;)

[yerdusk]

Coming along nicely now, hurry up and get this beast to a meet, cant wait to see it fly around a track.

[Steve]

awesome, good to see someone doing something like this :y:

[Jimmy-Boy]

looks good so far. :y:

[saxowebby]

looks gr8 cnt wait to c finnished project, keep us posted

[Andy_S]

Anymore updates?????

[oadamo]

hi all not much of an update. ive been having probs getting the gearbox and clutch sorted if i used the type9 one it was going to eat to much peddle space. so ive had to make a custom bellhousing to mate to the engine.a new clutch plates on its way then the engine will be fitted for the last time lol at last. ill update the pics soon.
adam

[Steve]

hi all not much of an update. ive been having probs getting the gearbox and clutch sorted if i used the type9 one it was going to eat to much peddle space. so ive had to make a custom bellhousing to mate to the engine.a new clutch plates on its way then the engine will be fitted for the last time lol at last. ill update the pics soon.
adam

sounds good cant wait, should have made it 4 wheel drive :afro:

[oadamo]

sounds good cant wait, should have made it 4 wheel drive :afro:


dont get me started :P ive bought a mt75 4x4 box and i did look at fitting it but the front diff would have been a pain in the arse to fit. it could be done but its already taken longer then i wanted it to. so iam gonna stick with the rwd for now.
adam

[L8R_VTR]

Take my hat off to you mate takes alot of balls and skill to start a project like this let alone get as far as you have bud!! keep up the good work mate this is going to be one topcar once its finished.. :y::y::y::y::y::y::y: :y:

[Wayne]

can't wait to see the finished product:y:

[Karl]

Saxo drifting vids ftw.

[coldo1987]

just read all your progress thread mate and my hat definately goes off to your work. be great to see all this finished and up and running.well done mate rep on its way for you

[BENSAX3]

can we get some more pics mate

[oadamo]

little up date the clutch plate has come. ive got the slave cylinder so the engine can all go in now. but its pissing down at the moment. ive ordered a pair of porsche 4 pot calipers and some big discs so i should be able to stop the thing lol. ive ordered a bigger turbo so ive gotta wait till that gets here. and ive ordered a front mount intercooler so it should look mean as feck when down. oh and ive been quoted over 400 to get it all mapped when done lol.so ill have to keep phoneing around to get a better price. my camera is at work ill take some pics on monday and upload them.
adam

[Wayne]

progress is coming on really well:) can't wait to see the finished product.

[GRAHAM2000VTR]

Just Had A Read Through Looking Real Good Mate As Said In Previous Comments Hats Of To Ur For Having The Time And Pacience To Do A Project And Keep It Updated For All To See Can't Wait To See Some Video Of The Beast In Action

[Saxy1]

sounds good :y:

[yerdusk]

Have you tried Angel Tuning for the remapping mate? They were really helpful and pretty reasonable price wise when they came and did my mates C2GT.

[johnnyg_vts]

Will be amazing once finished, very excited!!!

[oadamo]

i need some help ive just bought a cbr1000 engine and i cant make my mind up what to do.
carry on fitting the audi engine or fit the bike engine

audi= turbo

bike engine= 136bhp quick shift gears easyer to fit

adam

[Dan]

Tough one, but I'd stick with the audi engine

[Wayne]

stick with the audi mate:y:

[Andy_S]

Hows this little project goin?

[Saxperiance]

Thats gona be a handful when its finished! gd luck!

[KamRacing]

Hows this little project goin?

he's probably bought yet another engine lol

[vtr_jay]

so whats happening with the engine situation anyone know ?

[stevenet15]

yeah any updates or u ditched the project for another one?

[saxojohn22]

wicked project mate would love to do this to mine but haven't got the balls like you how is it going now is it all done

[oadamo]

hi
iam still doing the project. iam buying all the little things i need and just getting everything just right so once its on the road i havent gotta keep messing with it.and ive just bought a new back box. ill update the pics soon. ill wait till its finished to let you see what engines in pmsl.
adam

[craig180]

hi
iam still doing the project. iam buying all the little things i need and just getting everything just right so once its on the road i havent gotta keep messing with it.and ive just bought a new back box. ill update the pics soon. ill wait till its finished to let you see what engines in pmsl.
adam

Clues please?