buggy build (Pics!) - Page 5

Fez_uk · 16-02-2013, 19:41

Don't mine, thats the good thing about forums.

The bottom will be skinned with like 5-6mm aluminium sheet too.

96terrano · 16-02-2013, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fez_uk

Don't mine, thats the good thing about forums.

The bottom will be skinned with like 5-6mm aluminium sheet too.

You going to rust protect it?

Fez_uk · 24-02-2013, 17:59

gearbox never came before the end of the week so still not mounted. Finished off some of the battery, fuel tank and brake flexi mounts. Aswell as the front end.

makeitfit · 24-02-2013, 19:11

Tyre's on wrong way round ,did you buy it off Ryan

96terrano · 24-02-2013, 19:17

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Originally Posted by makeitfit

Tyre's on wrong way round ,did you buy it off Ryan

Fez_uk · 03-03-2013, 18:52

Gearbox came late monday evening. Fitted the gearbox that night.

So escort engine with a focus gearbox. Made new gearbox mounts to the frame as they were different. Engine and gearbox supported by their own brackets now.

Fez_uk · 29-03-2013, 16:06

Took the beast out for it's first drive today, It's an animal!

Quick teaser video will be uploaded in a few mins here: http://youtu.be/vB_bpVoSJlA

stinka · 29-03-2013, 17:00

Looks well mate

u wound boost/fuel up ?

Fez_uk · 29-03-2013, 19:20

Not yet, Can boost to about 14psi and turn the pump up too.

Also on the list is a bigger intercooler facing towards the front.

makeitfit · 29-03-2013, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fez_uk

Not yet, Can boost to about 14psi and turn the pump up too.

Also on the list is a bigger intercooler facing towards the front.

Nice one Fez

looks a blast

spiderpig37 · 29-03-2013, 19:59

Looks like you had fun cool looking place
Good quality vid

Fez_uk · 29-03-2013, 20:03

More from today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8HC1nx7IgE

Broke a few things, So need a few hours spannering.

Road tyres were ripping chunks of grass the size of cats on the field. Can't wait to stick some rally tyres on.

stinka · 29-03-2013, 20:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fez_uk

More from today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8HC1nx7IgE

Broke a few things, So need a few hours spannering.

Road tyres were ripping chunks of grass the size of cats on the field. Can't wait to stick some rally tyres on.

Awesome, looks like you want a set of wideass MUDs on the back !

Sounded a bit tough too at the end lol, what did you break ?

melissachels · 29-03-2013, 20:22

looks good fun

solarman216 · 29-03-2013, 22:25

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Originally Posted by rustic

I am no expert in mechanical engineering, but I think you have a weak spot in your design.

It is the X in between the front seats.
In my opinion, it will buckle at the X

You go over a hump, ground it and game over.

I know that Rick will either agree or flag a concern...

It is NOT over engineered,

In my opinion of course..

defo a weak point but if you are still adding metal then prob not a problem, Rick

16-02-2013, 19:41	#61
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Don't mine, thats the good thing about forums. The bottom will be skinned with like 5-6mm aluminium sheet too.

24-02-2013, 17:59	#63
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	gearbox never came before the end of the week so still not mounted. Finished off some of the battery, fuel tank and brake flexi mounts. Aswell as the front end.

24-02-2013, 19:11	#64
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Tyre's on wrong way round ,did you buy it off Ryan

03-03-2013, 18:52	#66
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Gearbox came late monday evening. Fitted the gearbox that night. So escort engine with a focus gearbox. Made new gearbox mounts to the frame as they were different. Engine and gearbox supported by their own brackets now.

29-03-2013, 16:06	#67
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Took the beast out for it's first drive today, It's an animal! Quick teaser video will be uploaded in a few mins here: http://youtu.be/vB_bpVoSJlA

29-03-2013, 17:00	#68
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	Looks well mate u wound boost/fuel up ?

29-03-2013, 19:20	#69
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Not yet, Can boost to about 14psi and turn the pump up too. Also on the list is a bigger intercooler facing towards the front.

29-03-2013, 19:59	#71
spiderpig37 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: doncaster south yorkshire Vehicle: nissan terrano t2+ Posts: 729	Looks like you had fun cool looking place Good quality vid

29-03-2013, 20:03	#72
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	More from today http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8HC1nx7IgE Broke a few things, So need a few hours spannering. Road tyres were ripping chunks of grass the size of cats on the field. Can't wait to stick some rally tyres on.

29-03-2013, 20:22	#74
melissachels Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Near Armagh, Northern Ireland Vehicle: half of a T2 2.7td swb Posts: 1,216	looks good fun