PROJECT TRD 2000GT NO1 - Page 2

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:28 AM

Some pics of the new springs fitted and geting a full geometry set up

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:29 AM

Well after having the new springs antd top mounts fitted the rubbing on the wheel arch was worse,problem being the tyres on the wheels are 45 profile changed these today for some Falken 452 35 profile problem solved feel so much happier no i have ironed out the steering and geometry problems.Car is now booked to go into the bodyshop on the 6th October for a complete respray.

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:30 AM

Looks like i have still some niggly problems to sort out with the suspension still getting slight knocking over bumpy roads,took it to a garage today to get it back up on the ramps,they reckon the front stabilizers bushes need replacing,drop links have slight play in them and the rear tie rod has no correct bushes in place, also when i had the springs changed over one of the top mounts was rusted on so they used heat to get it of where they hit it to hard they bent the top of the strut so now it does not sit in the top mount properly,this will need straightening phoned the garage and said they will rectify this,looks like i have taken on a challenge to get this car the way i want it.

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:31 AM

Just ordered the Japspeed twin exhaust hopefully will get it Thurs then gonna have it fitted before it goes in to the body shop after Japshow.

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:32 AM

Well got down to business first thing, changed the drop links,had to use the good old angle grinder to get one of the nuts of other than that a piece of cake.
Old one of

New one on

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:32 AM

Had to hunt around for new anti roll bar bushes as i have 25mm ones ,big thanks to Pete at SBits for supplying me with these,ordered them yesterday afternoon got them this morning :th:
[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/JAPMICK/Picture083.jpg[/IMG

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:33 AM

New antiroll bar bushes fitted thats one side done.

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:33 AM

Finally got all the drop links and ARB changed,should be getting my new Jap speed exhaust tomorrow so gonna fit that straight away,then of to the Bodyshop come Monday

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:34 AM

New exhaust arrived today, gone for the Japspeed one.gonna sound awesome,might have to buy some ear defenders hopefully should have it on by today.

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:37 AM

Finaly got the exhaust on after a bit of cursing lol ,had to source another bracket as the one on the right hand side was different,got one from sturobinson on the site who lives just up the road cheers bud,do have one slight niggle the right hand pipe sticks out further than the other one any one else have the same problem.

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:38 AM

Took the car into the body shop today will take progress pics,hope to get her back in around 2 1/2 weeks just hope my wheels turn up.

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:38 AM

Finally got thes bushes made to support the rod end bearing fixed to the sub frame

[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/JAPMICK/Picture090.jpg[/IMG

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:39 AM

Not much progress but they have to sand of at least 3 coats of old paint to give a stable base for the new paint,more pics next week
[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/JAPMICK/IMGP1019.jpg[/IMG

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:39 AM

More progress pics car has near on been totally stripped all glass out and 95% of the parts removed.When the rear bumper was taken of, the bumper bar and iron were damaged must have had a slight rear end shunt,so just need to source some secondhand parts.

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:40 AM

:yh: good news my wheels have turned up should be getting them tomorrow, apparently they had them about 7 days ago said they left messages on my answering machine but didn't get them

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOG7

What wheels you going for mate, i don't remember you saying during the thread?

Getting Volk Ray GT-Cs M8

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:41 AM

All the way from the land of the rising sun

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:42 AM

Went back to the bodyshop today and very dissapointed the car has not been worked on for over a week,they promised me it would be finished by Sat so it won't be now untill next week but i find that doubtfull.

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:42 AM

Just had a phone call to say my tyres are in so going to get them fitted today

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:43 AM

Well got my Falken tyres fitted to the Volk GT-C wheels just waitng to get my car back,they promised me next Sat but i find that doubtfall.

11-05-2008, 08:34 AM	#29 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	New exhaust arrived today, gone for the Japspeed one.gonna sound awesome,might have to buy some ear defenders hopefully should have it on by today. Last edited by TOPGUN; 11-05-2008 at 08:36 AM. Reason: no pic

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11-05-2008, 08:28 AM	#21 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Some pics of the new springs fitted and geting a full geometry set up

11-05-2008, 08:29 AM	#22 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Well after having the new springs antd top mounts fitted the rubbing on the wheel arch was worse,problem being the tyres on the wheels are 45 profile changed these today for some Falken 452 35 profile problem solved feel so much happier no i have ironed out the steering and geometry problems.Car is now booked to go into the bodyshop on the 6th October for a complete respray.

11-05-2008, 08:30 AM	#23 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Looks like i have still some niggly problems to sort out with the suspension still getting slight knocking over bumpy roads,took it to a garage today to get it back up on the ramps,they reckon the front stabilizers bushes need replacing,drop links have slight play in them and the rear tie rod has no correct bushes in place, also when i had the springs changed over one of the top mounts was rusted on so they used heat to get it of where they hit it to hard they bent the top of the strut so now it does not sit in the top mount properly,this will need straightening phoned the garage and said they will rectify this,looks like i have taken on a challenge to get this car the way i want it.

11-05-2008, 08:31 AM	#24 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Just ordered the Japspeed twin exhaust hopefully will get it Thurs then gonna have it fitted before it goes in to the body shop after Japshow.

11-05-2008, 08:32 AM	#25 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Well got down to business first thing, changed the drop links,had to use the good old angle grinder to get one of the nuts of other than that a piece of cake. Old one of New one on

11-05-2008, 08:32 AM	#26 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Had to hunt around for new anti roll bar bushes as i have 25mm ones ,big thanks to Pete at SBits for supplying me with these,ordered them yesterday afternoon got them this morning :th: [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/JAPMICK/Picture083.jpg[/IMG

11-05-2008, 08:33 AM	#27 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	New antiroll bar bushes fitted thats one side done.

11-05-2008, 08:33 AM	#28 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Finally got all the drop links and ARB changed,should be getting my new Jap speed exhaust tomorrow so gonna fit that straight away,then of to the Bodyshop come Monday

11-05-2008, 08:37 AM	#30 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Finaly got the exhaust on after a bit of cursing lol ,had to source another bracket as the one on the right hand side was different,got one from sturobinson on the site who lives just up the road cheers bud,do have one slight niggle the right hand pipe sticks out further than the other one any one else have the same problem.

11-05-2008, 08:38 AM	#31 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Took the car into the body shop today will take progress pics,hope to get her back in around 2 1/2 weeks just hope my wheels turn up.

11-05-2008, 08:38 AM	#32 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Finally got thes bushes made to support the rod end bearing fixed to the sub frame [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/JAPMICK/Picture090.jpg[/IMG

11-05-2008, 08:39 AM	#33 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Not much progress but they have to sand of at least 3 coats of old paint to give a stable base for the new paint,more pics next week [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/JAPMICK/IMGP1019.jpg[/IMG

11-05-2008, 08:39 AM	#34 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	More progress pics car has near on been totally stripped all glass out and 95% of the parts removed.When the rear bumper was taken of, the bumper bar and iron were damaged must have had a slight rear end shunt,so just need to source some secondhand parts.

11-05-2008, 08:40 AM	#35 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	:yh: good news my wheels have turned up should be getting them tomorrow, apparently they had them about 7 days ago said they left messages on my answering machine but didn't get them

11-05-2008, 08:41 AM	#37 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	All the way from the land of the rising sun

11-05-2008, 08:42 AM	#38 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Went back to the bodyshop today and very dissapointed the car has not been worked on for over a week,they promised me it would be finished by Sat so it won't be now untill next week but i find that doubtfull.

11-05-2008, 08:42 AM	#39 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Just had a phone call to say my tyres are in so going to get them fitted today

11-05-2008, 08:43 AM	#40 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Well got my Falken tyres fitted to the Volk GT-C wheels just waitng to get my car back,they promised me next Sat but i find that doubtfall.