The Monster......

[bloofire]

Very keen to know how the bad boy is coming along?

[Mitch]

yeah how much BHP u got to now??

[Monster-Mat]

at the moment its got

minus- 220bhp

the engines out, the replacement engine is at TDI, as is the new gearbox

[Chris.S]

So things are moving along fast then hey Mat <_< :duh:

[bloofire]

Mate, it is going to be one serious bad-***** piece of kit by the sounds of it.

You should see if you can make a guest appearance in Fast and the Furious III!!!

[simonskippy]

You still going to be ready for JAE?

[Matthew_McNally]

sneak peek of the top secet new bodywork

[javadude]

the engines out

Better start peddling then....

[Monster-Mat]

i would like to think it will be ready some time before JAE, i have some "special" parts on there way from japan, as i type that will need fitting

[bloofire]

Without being too mocked for parading my ignorance, can I ask what JAE is exactly? Japanese..... something?

hold on....., automobile exhibition????

is that it?

[GRiM]

J=Japanese

A=Auto

E=Extravaganza

Piccys from JAE last year

All About JAE from Official Site...

[Steve]

i have edited the url in gords link to the official JAE site.. this has changed as I am now in charge of the JAE website.

[tdiplc]

The Monster is dormant at the moment because we drowning in other work. We are scheduled to begin again in a coupla weeks.

All being well it should be finished before JAE - fingers crossed.

Mark :)

[Fever]

Just to add on too GRIMS reply. Looking at the Pictures from last years JAE....Picture 31 has been view 443 times....with the others averaging around 150 times....and there was me thinking we were here to appricate the fine Lexus automobiles...

Take a look....Neil

[Jimmy Ten Toes]

She's nice!

[bloofire]

452 now!!!!

[Zee007]

So whats the latest chaps........

[spyshot]

yeah whats going on with this, its been a few weeks since the last post from TDI, has this started yet.How long has the car been there @ TDI is there any pics, i wannna see i wanna see

i do hope this bad ***** will be at JAE and some other meets this year to kick some other cars asses out there

spyshot

[JOHNNY-BOY]

Yep, whats the latest on this?

[Chris.S]

Yeah not heard anything lately from TDi

Is it still an IS000 or is there any signs of an engine fitted

[Matthew_McNally]

Yeah not heard anything lately from TDi

Is it still an IS000 or is there any signs of an engine fitted

Yeah - you are right Chris

we haven't heard much from Mark at all lately have we?

Not just this work - he used to be a regular visitor (dragging his soapbox behind him :D )

[Chris.S]

Any closer to my set of red s/c silicone hoses Mark ?

[Leexus]

Sorry People - been mega busy - love being here but I have to earn a living too ;)

There has been some progress on the Monster. The whole of the engine, transmission, rear axle, sub frame and suspension etc is removed at the moment.

Mat has decided to retain the standard diff which will give a theoretical 168 mph at 7000 rpm, instead of the Supra diff which would give just over 200 mph.

We are installing uprated TRD sub frame and suspension bushes to reduce any unwanted suspension movement - this baby will handle nicely :o

The critical path over the coming weeks is:

1) Change suspension

2) Manufacture transmission crossmember

3) Shoehorn Supra engine and transmission back into car.

4) Sort out ecu and associated components.

5) Persuade Mat to have the fully Monty turbo kit and associated parts now, instead of waiting until next year.

6) Ensure that a clean pair of underwear is permanently installed in the glove box

Mark :)

ps ; I have dusted off my soap box - so brace yourselves ;)

WoW!

A lot of work to do! :o

Will the Monster be ready for JAE? If I will be at the JAE I surely want to see THE MONSTER!

[Monster-Mat]

6) Ensure that a clean pair of underwear is permanently installed in the glove box

i go commando.........i like to live on the edge

Mat has decided to retain the standard diff which will give a theoretical 168 mph at 7000 rpm,

still faster than all those top notch limited AMG and M3 weaklings, and i'll never be to late for closing time

what was that program called............QUANTAM LEAP

[Richie]

Mat, why did you choose to keep the stock diff?

For more acceleration?