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Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« Reply #480 on: July 12, 2020, 11:17:14 PM »
brilliant as usual 8)

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Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« Reply #481 on: July 13, 2020, 10:00:56 AM »
Mind boggling !
It's going to be amazing when it's finished. Can't wait.
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Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« Reply #482 on: February 14, 2021, 05:21:01 PM »
Time for another update, I've been working on the Mr2/Ferrari dial backs for the mr2 modified instrument cluster. I've used INKSCAPE to produce version 1.0
Because I've drawn the dial backs, every component of the drawing is configurable for a correct fit and alignment against the mr2 circuit board.
The lay method has been tried and tested by a youtuber called 'more molecules' I'll make a couple of changes to free up more colours, but it'll be basically the same.
very pleased with the result so far
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Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« Reply #483 on: February 15, 2021, 01:54:34 PM »
the MR2 is the opposite way round D

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Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« Reply #484 on: February 15, 2021, 06:03:51 PM »
Hi Steve, that's why I sold my DNA dial back, I changed my mr2 instrument cluster to mimic the f430 instrument cluster around 5 years ago, the reworked circuit board now has the gauges, mil lights, and speedo closer to the f430 positions.
I've still got to do the fascia cover like yours, but that's some time off yet.
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Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« Reply #485 on: February 16, 2021, 09:20:56 PM »
here's the video of the work I did years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_eWXLphCUQ
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Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« Reply #486 on: February 17, 2021, 08:48:28 AM »
Hi,
Goodness me......... that's mind boggling !
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Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« Reply #487 on: February 17, 2021, 05:19:09 PM »
cheers, almost forgot I did that, first time I viewed the video in 6 years!
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Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« Reply #488 on: April 15, 2021, 06:03:40 PM »
I've had two weeks holiday and been able to crack on with the car, My next door neighbour's son has shown an interest in the build for his media studies, not sure what or if anything will come from it.
DNA f430 folding mirrors all done, refer to other post.
Next I'm on the body prep for it's first polyester primer filler coat, I'll get the heat gun out again and go over the car checking for air bubbles under or in the gel coat.
Will I finally get to throw some paint on it after 11 years?  ;D
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Added note, I'm also configuring a basic system to show what gear I'm in on the instrument cluster, I'm sort of copying this guy:

https://www.lancerregister.com/threads/arduino-gear-indicator.513766/

I'm looking to use a sixteen segment display for a true N and R, will post if I get anywhere with it
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Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« Reply #489 on: April 16, 2021, 12:32:59 AM »
wow, thats a lot of instrument panel work, great if you pull that off. Looking forward to seeing it.
I was feeling pleased with myself just getting a prancing horse logo lit up when selecting Race mode using the manettino!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmF2VPifNrM&t=4s

My medium term plan is to upgrade to indiglo plasma like Madman has done, replacing the horse with RACE, with an independent +ve feed. Moman has quoted or the work, I've used him before with the F360 replica. https://moman.pl/en/

Keep up the good work.

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Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« Reply #490 on: April 16, 2021, 08:26:33 AM »
 One thing I've been searching for is a company that's able to print custom dialbacks, looks like you've just introduced them, I've just emailed them, thanks. ;D

My Steering wheel is a bit of an issue for me, I want to keep both airbags, the trimmer has already confirmed that the passenger one can be kept, he'll use perforated stitching. Roland gave me a Ferrari centre badge (sticker) for the drivers airbag unit in place of the Toyota centre badge.

I purchased a thrustmaster  f430 steering wheel, I'll have a play with that at some later stage, pity the wheel is too small and plastic for a direct replacement.
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Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« Reply #491 on: April 16, 2021, 12:20:57 PM »


Yes Moman are good, I loved the dials they made for my old F360 replica based on the Peugeot 406 Coupe, fabulously lit and gorgeous driving at night. You can specify what you want, theyre made extremely well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq4gfkISoSw

With regards the 430 wheel mod, basically its a sandwich of your existing wheel, you dont use the sim wheel rim at all . They seem to fit best with a Momo ot Momo style wheel.

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Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« Reply #492 on: April 16, 2021, 04:26:41 PM »
I purchased the thrustmaster at least 5 years ago for £10 off ebay ( broken pedal ) I offered up the thrustmaster to the Toyota steering wheel and decided that the whole unit was just too small, I'll look into using the thrustmaster switchgear with the DNA sandwich plate at a later date
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Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« Reply #493 on: May 02, 2021, 03:46:11 PM »
Back to bodywork updates, I'm now finishing off the blending of  the DNA rear clip into the Toyota outer sill and door slam panel, I've also addressed (for me) the bonnet hinge issue.
 The hinge allows bonnet over travel when fully open, stressing the bonnet skin seam around the hinge area, I've reconfigured the hinge to stop vertically plumb with the catch also latching at the same angle.
Here's a video of the hinge etc...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdCZ5hYxqMg

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Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« Reply #494 on: October 17, 2021, 05:34:13 PM »
Paint prep is not my strong point, so it takes forever..... just getting ready to put polyester primer filler on the final panel, the rear clip.
Then block sand, then apply another coat, then block sand, then wet and dry to 600, then sealer, then primer.
 The last step is to then wet dry the whole car removing any trace of scratches, orange peel, or blemishes.
 
The garage will be turned into a paint booth, giving it good clean, then covering the walls in polythene, and finally laying down polythene on the floor, I'll dampen the floor just before painting any colour on the car.
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