Let the fun (spending!) begin!!

[cherry1809]

I ran the Asymmetric's on the Nebs. Good tyres

[S70T5Chris]

If you've been keeping an eye on this thread on T5D5, you may have noticed that trying to get these calipers to fit has been a bit of head££££ for old Timmy, as they are not quite the same as the off the shelf kit you would buy. But he's managed to get these AP calipers that I bought to fit using the 330x32mm discs, behind Volans, without spacers, and without affecting the steering lock! Well Done Mr W!!

A little pic of test fitting:



All done!:



Some interior bits and bobs left to do, a couple of vents and things and an airbag doobry to sort out.

I have some headlights to send Tim, and some other odds and sods, including a new tailpipe to weld on the Miltek catback.

I'm just waiting on my gauge pod to arrive from Viva Performance (taken months, literally!).

And were very very very nearly there!!

[t5 pete]

Is it all mapped up now Chris

[S70T5Chris]

Yes, I think it's all done mapping wise.

[Hybusamini]

Looking good

[Ettienne]

If you've been keeping an eye on this thread on T5D5, you may have noticed that trying to get these calipers to fit has been a bit of head££££ for old Timmy, as they are not quite the same as the off the shelf kit you would buy. But he's managed to get these AP calipers that I bought to fit using the 330x32mm discs, behind Volans, without spacers, and without affecting the steering lock! Well Done Mr W!!

A little pic of test fitting:



All done!:



Some interior bits and bobs left to do, a couple of vents and things and an airbag doobry to sort out.

I have some headlights to send Tim, and some other odds and sods, including a new tailpipe to weld on the Miltek catback.

I'm just waiting on my gauge pod to arrive from Viva Performance (taken months, literally!).

And were very very very nearly there!!

I know personally how much of a ball ache it can be, well done looks good!!

[leet5r]

very nice bud , the next bits for the cosworth are 4pots on the front but I need them to fit under 16s

[AndysR]

Stunning work here Chris, you truly have saved this vehicle and credit to Tim for the attention to detail! Can't wait to see the car in the flesh, will have to make a special trip over to the vine when you're next attending with this.

[S70T5Chris]

fallen slightly behind on the updates!

This was the last update from Tim:

You can't get a new scuttle panel anymore, so Timothy decided to give the original some love.

Not touched in 17 years:


Touched in 17 years:


Some flame brushing. Yes, flame brushing. Using a blow torch. Yes, a blow torch. Via flame:


Brake cleaner, scotch pad, flame brushed and armorall:


Original instrument panel reinstated. The x70 series cluster really doesn't belong in an 850:


Need some new bulbage:


Blinding!:


The gauge pod I ordered from Viva finally arrived after 3 months of waiting!! And so begins the ballache (for tim :-) ) of fitting, professionally(!), the gauge in the door:

In textured, plastic primer, to match the dash texture:


Remove the door, to make it easier to make a nicer job of running the cables. Here lurks beasties! P.S. I DID NOT weld this! LOL:

[S70T5Chris]

The door:


Tims done an absolutely excellent job of installing the wiring for the boost/afr gauge, you wouldn't know it wasn't factory:




Done:


As Intended:


Not as intended! (But much better!):

[S70T5Chris]

And, it's baaaaaaaack!

Got it back yesterday. Holy ££££ing ££££. It's swift!

[S70T5Chris]

60-100 Video:

Independent verification: 5.3s in 3rd.

That is .... quick.

[cherry1809]

Need to see this in the flesh...

[WOODY T5]

Nice work again chris would say its as fast as your m3 then!

[S70T5Chris]

Nice work again chris would say its as fast as your m3 then!

Waaaaaay faster.

[Nealevo]

Well that looks suitably brisk, mmmmmmm decisions decisions

[dant5r]

It's a shame he didn't do the work himself as most people on here are home mechanics.

But this thread show what you could do with a blank cheque

[jamesy12345]

It's a shame he didn't do the work himself as most people on here are home mechanics.

But this thread show what you could do with a blank cheque

Yeah I'm jealous too mate

[merc85]

Not sure where dant5r is coming from :/ Going from strength to strength Chris, looking and going awesome

[Dream3r]

60-100 Video:

Defo fast! Was that it loosing traction around a ton or misfire or?

Cracking looking car mate, with the performance to match, you must be chuffed.