V8 DNA 4thirty

[paulm]

I'm not sure where the weekends go either !

[dangerrous]

Starting to get back into the car.
 
 I've now completed the subframe alterations and it's securely mounted to the car, or should I say that the car now sits on the subframe.
 All the body work cutting is done.
 The Engine and gearbox are correctly positioned in the rear with the subframe wrapped around it.
 The chassis has been strengthened where I've cut it.
 I'll farbricate the engine and gearbox cross member/mount next week.

[CdRsKuLL]

Fantastic work m8.. looking really good.

Keep them pictures coming :-)

Steve

[replicaman]

UPDATE

UPDATE

UPDATE

WERE ALL WAITING 

[dangerrous]

engine and gearbox mounts are 99% finished.
 Next it's the front Audi subframe and suspension
NB These items will be sent to be sand blasted and painted once all fabrication has been done
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[replicaman]

Nice 

Darren have you mounted any of the kit to the car yet or will you be waiting untill you complete all the upgrade to the mr2??

[dangerrous]

I had to mount the rear clip to get all the suspension geometry correct for the DNA and original MR2. This is where I confirmed the width of the Audi subframe/suspension and wheel offsets.
 Shown in an earlier post.
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[dangerrous]

Had some time on the Audi and Mr2 this weekend.

Stripped out the Audi front suspension after bracing it in place. The 'jig' keeps the geometry correct while fitting it to the Mr2

Took a couple of pictures
 

[hrashid]

Hey Darren,

any updates?? This is nail-biting!!!

Hasnain

[dangerrous]

I'm working on the front today, I'll post when the front is all welded and bolted in.
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[dangerrous]

A cut here a weld there and the subframe is in, top arms and rack still to put in, here's some pictures of the new wider front track.
 Lovely big discs and brakes stare at me through the Audi 17" std wheels

[dangerrous]

Add Note;

The front clip was placed on the car to confirm correct wheel alignment to kit. Then put safely aside.

The Mr2 wings were replaced to set the subframe mm perfect before welding in bolt mounts, I'll cut the steering rack mounts to fit the new Audi frame.
 The hub is cast steel, I'll bolt and weld the new steering arm last.
Mr2 wide boy!

[replicaman]

Looking Good D   

[paulm]

Yep keep it going D

[dangerrous]

Went shopping earlier today.
BOC gas and gear Cast Steel/iron rods, 1kg £80! But the most suprising thing is that they cold weld. No preheating neccessary, although the max weld length is around 1" and needs to be peaned while cooling, the process is repeated along the total weld length, Item being welded must not go above 70*f

Second, the proper shock:

Spoke to the exhaust specialist regarding the bespoke stainless exhaust
 Here's a breakdown of the cost
i) Each manifold £300
ii) Each Metal cat £400
iii) Back box £500, tuned to my specification
iv) Pipework and ancillaries £400

Approximate cost £2300
So Looks like I'm going DIY, with a Second hand 430 box and cats.
Get the tig welder out again!
Doing the front hub uprights and steering arms today.
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