MDMTechnik 10 Posted March 30, 2016 Not much been happening over the past few weeks as helping build my mates MK1 Focus RS and wiring up all his Emtron stand alone management. But I have been doing some shopping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted March 31, 2016 Very nice. What model are the Bilstein coilovers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted March 31, 2016 B16. Want a nice comfy ride as never selling this car so need to think ahead as don't want my false teeth falling out when I'm in my 80's. Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted March 31, 2016 Nice. I'm hoping to replace the suspension on my VR at some point, and whilst part of me wants fixed height dampers (cheaper, etc), I like the thought of being able to get the ride height just right. Certainly be interested to hear how you get on with them though I figure it'll be a while till they're actually on the car and you're using it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted March 31, 2016 Nice choice with the wavetrac still loving mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EJ Taylor 22 Posted March 31, 2016 Love this build, looks amazing, keep it up! Nice choice with the wavetrac still loving mine. Better than Quaife? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted March 31, 2016 Love this build, looks amazing, keep it up! Better than Quaife? Never tried a Quaife but supposed to be better in that when one wheel lifts it still sends power to that wheel. Quaife does not, go on youtube or the website all explained there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JEZR 10 Posted April 1, 2016 How are you going to fit that sofa in? Three seats n all :scratch: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted April 2, 2016 How are you going to fit that sofa in? Three seats n all :scratch: Lol, It will easily fit in place of the rear bench. Going to get some cream leather dye on it soon. I also have a captains chair which I will use instead of drivers seat. Extra comfy then. Have to take out cigar lighter and fit pipe lighter and holder and attach slippers to the pedals. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JEZR 10 Posted April 2, 2016 Sounds like it might be just right for me as I nudge up along! Love the idea of a captains chair! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted April 11, 2016 Finally managed to spend a few hours on the car last weekend. Used TFR on the underside and then pressure washed it. Going to give it a good scrub with warm soapy water next and then heat up wax to remove. This is how it looked before I started. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted April 13, 2016 Taken head shield off of down pipes. Going to treat them to a bit of internal work, mainly where the manifold meets the down pipe and then send them away for some performance heat coating. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted April 13, 2016 Techtonics tuning do a nice downpipe. Slightly wider bore. I bought one on black friday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted April 13, 2016 I cant believe how much progress you have made in such a short time , well done . Ive finished the rear of the underside , even now I'm underneath wiping it over !, god knows what i will be like when the front end is done as well . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted April 13, 2016 I cant believe how much progress you have made in such a short time , well done . Ive finished the rear of the underside , even now I'm underneath wiping it over !, god knows what i will be like when the front end is done as well . Cheers mate. I was honestly hoping to have it finished by now. The reason it's not is because I'm so busy which is not a bad thing I suppose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted May 3, 2016 Finally managed to complete the underside! Took 10 times longer then I thought it would. Heating up the wax and wiping it off was a joke, It just seemed to reappear again. Had to treat a few tiny spots of rust under some of the underseal but bolt holes etc but it was pretty damn good under there. Pictures don't really do it justice, it's the same classic green colour but it looks a lot darker. Also has a stunning shimmering effect due to the dimples in the underseal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massbad69 10 Posted May 3, 2016 Lovely job buddy :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted May 3, 2016 Looks great, did you have to touch up any of the stone chip? If so, what did you use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted May 3, 2016 Awesome work . It looks great under there . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted May 3, 2016 Looks great, did you have to touch up any of the stone chip? If so, what did you use? Hi Chris. By stone chip do you mean underseal? If so I used 3M sprayable sealer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted May 3, 2016 Yeah, the OEM stuff is like a rubber coating. Is the 3m stuff the same? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted May 3, 2016 No, it's thinner but I didn't remove really any original underseal as it was near perfect. It was only a few edges where the underseal was thin by studs etc where there was slight surface corrosion. All loose underseal was cleaned back, corrosion ground back, treated, protected with Pov15 and then undersealed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted May 3, 2016 No, it's thinner but I didn't remove really any original underseal as it was near perfect. It was only a few edges where the underseal was thin by studs etc where there was slight surface corrosion. All loose underseal was cleaned back, corrosion ground back, treated, protected with Pov15 and then undersealed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Is it still rubbery or does it dry hard? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted June 19, 2016 Can't believe it's been 1 1/2 months since I updated but not much has happened. Really wanted to get it on the road for July but it's very doubtful. Wavetrac diff has been fitted along with a 3.6 final drive and all new bearings inside the gearbox. Also fitted rand new genuine gear cables with Dave's short shifter. Also managed to clean all wax off of fuel tank, clean inside tank, clean all fuel lines, fit new fuel filter, rear beam, cat back exhaust and rear shocks along with Powerflex bushes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
