GP edition Fenders - Page 17

Conkers · #**161** 04-04-2007, 11:44

Glad to hear that you all approve and like the wheels... I would have liked minilites myself... but it was not easy finding them for sensible money in 16". And as we have 10 years supply of part worn "R" tyres (dot marked race tyres) then we really wanted to run 16" rims.

Had looked into S40 volvo rims, but would ahve needed silly spacers for the ET34 offset... then suddenly remembered that I had 16" compos on my VW bus, and the compomotive importer lives only half an hour away... so a quick call to him and a root though the attic of his stores turned up a set of saab wheel centres... 114,3 - 4 bolt.. perfect for the nissan.. then just pulled some long porsche 924 rear wheel studs off the dead cars round the back and jobs a good un!

Mike.

ChEsTeR · #**162** 08-05-2007, 15:18

To a guy from finland who ordered the fenders.
The fenders are bouncing of your dors because there is no one to pick them up. If u are reading this do something or the fenders will be send back if u dont pick them in time.

Conkers · #**163** 07-06-2007, 11:50

Got the paint finished finally... waiting for the ENEM reground camshaft and new oil pump to arrive, should be here today, so the engine will be assembled and fitted by the end of next week, mapping is June 22nd and first drifting event june 29th.

Some new pictures are on my blog, see below.. and a tester here, if it works..

Conk.

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30psi · #**164** 07-06-2007, 19:28

Looks good. Those wheels need to come out another inch on the rear to make it look hard

Conkers · #**165** 08-06-2007, 07:53

would need to change the 70mm porsche 924 rear studs for 100mm ones! will do it if we get time... we already have spacers for it....!

Mike

30psi · #**166** 08-06-2007, 17:42

Cant you use bolt on spacers?

Conkers · #**167** 12-06-2007, 19:12

Yepp... we could ahve done that, but we had these studs knocking around and access to waterjet for cutting spacers...

We are running 14mm studs now, so if we go for bolt ons, then we will probably need to make them ourselves.... so 100mm studs would be quicker, easier and probably cheaper.

Later,

Conk

PukkaSilvia · #**168** 03-07-2007, 20:09

Does it require alot of skimming and filling before spraying?

I take it none of the original Front wing is retained?

Can you make Fj20 bonnet vents or complete bonnets to match the rest of the kit.

Thanks

Im thinking about going for a set just though i dont have to worry about panels rusting.. So im thinking i will cut my complete rear quarters right off and replace rather than stick over.

Conkers · #**169** 03-07-2007, 21:18

The finish on my kit (one of the first out of the moulds) was excellent, no real filling or skimming, just blended the edges at the rear quarters with mastic and a petrol coated finger... Simply the best quality glassfiber panels I have ever dealt with.... and there were quite a few on the 6R4's.
I had the whole kit fitted and side skirts trimmed in one day on my own in the workshop....
You should get yourself over to sweden (ryan air 50 qu return) July 14-15 for the gatebil event, then you canhave a good look at my car.... and run a few laps too...

Go for it... you know you want to.

Mike

PukkaSilvia · #**170** 03-07-2007, 23:36

What an offer!!!!!, I would love to but il most probably be working elsewhere. the next few months are pretty hectic at the workshop. We have events at Porto,nurburg, silverstone gp support race this wend etc then the only weekend off i have Jae with s12oc.

i will have a double check on the calender anyway.

Im glad to hear that prep work isnt too much on the panels. I really get stuck for time. what did you do with the original rear arches. Did you cut them right out?. Id rather not have a fibreglass panel over the top of the original.