Motors The VTR.

Discussion in 'General' started by Shadowed_fury, 13 Jul 2006.

Page 1 of 5
  1. Shadowed_fury

    Shadowed_fury Minimodder

    Joined:
    21 Nov 2003
    Posts:
    7,506
    Likes Received:
    21
    I know they'll be some haters, but this is my first car... so enjoy.
    And need another 15minutes of fame, so here we are, let me know what you think ;)

    The box of bits...
    [​IMG]
    Doors as they are
    [​IMG]
    Dash
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    Something missing here? (ignore the reg plates, getting new std ones asap)
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    Shadowed_fury, 13 Jul 2006
    #1
  2. NiHiLiST

    NiHiLiST New-born car whore

    Joined:
    18 Aug 2001
    Posts:
    3,987
    Likes Received:
    6
    Looking good :) How much do you think it weighs now?
     
    NiHiLiST, 14 Jul 2006
    #2
  3. Shadowed_fury

    Shadowed_fury Minimodder

    Joined:
    21 Nov 2003
    Posts:
    7,506
    Likes Received:
    21
    920kg standard.
    Hoping for around 850kg. :)

    Will get it weighed asap.
     
    Shadowed_fury, 14 Jul 2006
    #3
  4. Xen0phobiak

    Xen0phobiak SMEGHEADS!

    Joined:
    8 Aug 2002
    Posts:
    3,847
    Likes Received:
    18
    For reference, to take 70kg from a Nova you need to remove all the door trims etc.., the entire dash, rear seats etc.. also bear in mind that buckets are lighter than the standard seats.

    Good luck though, you've made a good start. :thumb:

    These arent my pics, but i did rehost them for an example:
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    Xen0phobiak, 14 Jul 2006
    #4
  5. Lovah

    Lovah Apple and Canon fanboy

    Joined:
    10 Jul 2002
    Posts:
    3,846
    Likes Received:
    25
    Fun if you have a car in spare :p
    Personally I would feel guilty to eat fast-food if you spend that much time making the car lighter.

    L
     
    Lovah, 14 Jul 2006
    #5
  6. Shadowed_fury

    Shadowed_fury Minimodder

    Joined:
    21 Nov 2003
    Posts:
    7,506
    Likes Received:
    21
    aha, thanks Xeno.
    At the moment i'm grinding off various brackets and bits that aren't needs.
    Every gram counts!
    Eventually, sunroof will be replaced by alu sheet, and bucket seats will be in.
    Also considering getting rid of leccy windows in trade for manual winders! ;)

    Thats a nice Nova though! ;)

    Whats your interior like now?
     
    Shadowed_fury, 14 Jul 2006
    #6
  7. Krikkit

    Krikkit All glory to the hypnotoad! Super Moderator

    Joined:
    21 Jan 2003
    Posts:
    23,578
    Likes Received:
    413
    This isn't an everyday car is it?

    If you're getting rid of the sunroof and 'leccy windows, you might want to replace the rear windows with plexi. You could also get rid of the sound-proofing in the engine bay too. :)
     
    Krikkit, 14 Jul 2006
    #7
  8. Shadowed_fury

    Shadowed_fury Minimodder

    Joined:
    21 Nov 2003
    Posts:
    7,506
    Likes Received:
    21
    It will be. ;)

    Rear windows are getting plexi sooner or later. Should be winter time. :)
    Sound proofing has gone. Only the bits behind the dash and the dash itself are left now!
     
    Shadowed_fury, 14 Jul 2006
    #8
  9. Shadowed_fury

    Shadowed_fury Minimodder

    Joined:
    21 Nov 2003
    Posts:
    7,506
    Likes Received:
    21
    Bucket seats are in! Yay :)
     
    Shadowed_fury, 18 Jul 2006
    #9
  10. NiHiLiST

    NiHiLiST New-born car whore

    Joined:
    18 Aug 2001
    Posts:
    3,987
    Likes Received:
    6
    Get pics :D
     
    NiHiLiST, 18 Jul 2006
    #10
  11. Shadowed_fury

    Shadowed_fury Minimodder

    Joined:
    21 Nov 2003
    Posts:
    7,506
    Likes Received:
    21
    As requested :)

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    Obviously not brand new, but so comfy!
     
    Shadowed_fury, 18 Jul 2006
    #11
  12. NiHiLiST

    NiHiLiST New-born car whore

    Joined:
    18 Aug 2001
    Posts:
    3,987
    Likes Received:
    6
    Very nice :D
     
    NiHiLiST, 18 Jul 2006
    #12
  13. Atomic

    Atomic Gerwaff

    Joined:
    6 May 2002
    Posts:
    9,646
    Likes Received:
    94
    Now you've lightened it and made it faster, are you gonna put a roll cage in too?
     
    Atomic, 19 Jul 2006
    #13
  14. Shadowed_fury

    Shadowed_fury Minimodder

    Joined:
    21 Nov 2003
    Posts:
    7,506
    Likes Received:
    21
    One day yeah. :)
    Probably an OMP 6-point, like a mate of mine has.
     
    Shadowed_fury, 19 Jul 2006
    #14
  15. Shadowed_fury

    Shadowed_fury Minimodder

    Joined:
    21 Nov 2003
    Posts:
    7,506
    Likes Received:
    21
    A daylight pic, only these two cos it so HOT!

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    Shadowed_fury, 19 Jul 2006
    #15
  16. NiHiLiST

    NiHiLiST New-born car whore

    Joined:
    18 Aug 2001
    Posts:
    3,987
    Likes Received:
    6
    No chrome spinners? :hehe:
     
    NiHiLiST, 19 Jul 2006
    #16
  17. Xen0phobiak

    Xen0phobiak SMEGHEADS!

    Joined:
    8 Aug 2002
    Posts:
    3,847
    Likes Received:
    18
    Its sitting a little high now :p
     
    Xen0phobiak, 19 Jul 2006
    #17
  18. Shadowed_fury

    Shadowed_fury Minimodder

    Joined:
    21 Nov 2003
    Posts:
    7,506
    Likes Received:
    21
    :D

    Was waiting for that.
    Its going down 30-35mm one day too. Thinking of a Koni/H&R setup.
    Expensive stuff!
     
    Shadowed_fury, 19 Jul 2006
    #18
  19. Xen0phobiak

    Xen0phobiak SMEGHEADS!

    Joined:
    8 Aug 2002
    Posts:
    3,847
    Likes Received:
    18
    How seriously are you taking it?

    If you're considering £300 on shocks then you may aswell save for longer and get coilovers.
     
    Xen0phobiak, 19 Jul 2006
    #19
  20. Shadowed_fury

    Shadowed_fury Minimodder

    Joined:
    21 Nov 2003
    Posts:
    7,506
    Likes Received:
    21
    Like I said, or may not of. This will be taken to tracks along with some of my mates :)
    Still debating spending that on shocks though.
    Just been told not to bother, and just uprate the springs. (I know about the issues with this, but apparently this specific spring is ok on the standard dampers)
     
    Shadowed_fury, 19 Jul 2006
    #20
Page 1 of 5
Tags:

Share This Page