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4thirty Chat / Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« on: September 03, 2023, 02:34:29 PM »
Well this has been a while  ;D

I've not done anything with the car because I was fed up with it, I needed to do something else to take my mind off it, so I built a tilting car trailer for my 'hotted' up Saab 95 to go on track days. I've had my fun and now it's time to get back on the car.

The seats have always been an issue for me, various builds have gone different ways through the years, I wanted 430 looking seats but with adjustable headrests, I started looking at this part of the build around 10 years ago and never really solved it.
A fresh look and now I have the adjusted headrest frames for the trimmer.
 Steve's original post regarding the rebuilding of the mr2 seat gave me some ideas to work from, got to thank him for that  8)

Here's a vid of the biuld as usual

https://youtu.be/YZHMs7OlYVU

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4thirty Chat / Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« on: October 18, 2021, 06:30:57 PM »
Might play with a different bumper at a later date ;D
The rear is not really a scudo conversion, the light cluster panel is something Ferrari did on the standard car, I've seen a few pictures, this is what led me to the slightly altered back end. Again I may change the back end at a later date, to something like Lord Beany did on his, I just want to get it finished and enjoy it :)
The scudo bumper does look nice
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4thirty Chat / Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« 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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Other kitcar chat / Re: F430 Replica headlights
« on: August 22, 2021, 08:18:30 PM »
Sounds like an Mr2kits body kit (Dave Jones) DNA stuff won't fit and is constructed differently.
The DNA headlight is sealed, then offered up to the body kit, it's stitch glued to the body panel, still being removable with some patience. It's sealed to the body (to prevent steaming up and condensation problems) with Aluminium tape.
I think our actual projector lenses are 5 series BMW setups with a solenoid flip plate to switch between dip and main beam, I think later revisions change the light to an led to throw out more light.
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just seen your photo, DNA lights are a better fit, the 'polyurethane mastic' gasket fits under the light surround.

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3Sixty Chat / Re: Rear Tyres
« on: June 14, 2021, 09:24:57 PM »
The drive shafts have a sliding spline at one end, this enables the length to remain correct with suspension travel, the knuckle (constant velocity) joint enables varying degrees, this is where I'm a little confused, the drive shaft is designed not to interfere with toe, rake, and camber of the wheel.
 If the car sits very low by adjusting the Mr2 suspension, you may introduce a negative camber, this will also have an effect on tyre wear. A Hunter alignment check will confirm your toe and camber, the rake is the backward angle at which the hub and strut sit at, this is pretty much fixed with a McPherson strut, unless you have adjustable top caps

The Hunter laser alignment computer will have all the correct settings for the Mr2, a good tyre shop will be able to advise you on your tyre wear and why it's happening. Putting the car on a Hunter is usually around £80, again I don't know if the mr2 suspension is adjustable, I'm talking about trailing arms. The car's height is part of the DNA Ferrari look, if you're happy with the car's height don't adjust it, unless you want it corner weighted.
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ps. tyre wear never came up at Stoneleigh meets. It was always 'what damage do wheel spacers do'?

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3Sixty Chat / Re: Rear Tyres
« on: June 14, 2021, 06:42:59 PM »
I don't have a v6 in mine, but I'm not sure what you mean by 'wear due to the driveshaft angle', just sounds like the toe-in/out angle is incorrect, it's been a while since I looked at the rear Mr2 suspension, I don't know if it can be re-aligned.
The other guys may be able to chip in.
Darren

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3Sixty Chat / Re: H Gate and Engine Cover
« on: May 14, 2021, 09:32:21 PM »
The 360 kit didn't have an engine cover, the 360 guys used the 430 engine cover with a few modifications, see TENPINS build diary.
 I would offer my virgin engine cover as a plug for a mold, but I'd insist it was done by a professional with latex.
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4thirty Chat / Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« 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

cheers
Darren

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4thirty Chat / Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« 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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4thirty Chat / Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« 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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4thirty Chat / Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« 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
cheers
Darren

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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4thirty Chat / Re: Getting DNA moulded door mirrors to fold
« on: April 15, 2021, 05:46:52 PM »
Mirrors are now complete, here's the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETO-qwQgco4
I'll be bolting these to the doors instead of bonding, this will allow greater flexibility when bringing everything together after painting.
cheers
Darren

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4thirty Chat / Re: Getting DNA moulded door mirrors to fold
« on: March 22, 2021, 06:05:25 PM »
I'll have a look for his build diary, he might have done it differently, and possibly a better way.
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4thirty Chat / Getting DNA moulded door mirrors to fold
« on: March 21, 2021, 09:32:37 PM »
Thought I'd make this a separate topic because this part of my build can be done on any DNA 430 mirror. Unfortunately its a 'no going back' scenario.

I've always had this on my mind to do and now's the time.

Part 1 is cutting up and getting the mirror to swivel

Here's a vid of part1

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

Darren

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Build Threads / Re: Phils 4thirty Build on YouTube!
« on: March 03, 2021, 04:31:57 PM »
Don't be so modest, your convertible roof details, were invaluable when I was designing the 'modified' approach.
Best detailed build available
cheers
Darren

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