The IS200/Altezza DRIFT Car........

[Monster-Mat]

a sealent that repels water....and drys hard, RTV means "room temperature vulcanizing"

[Tony-Bones]

a sealent that repels water....and drys hard, RTV means "room temperature vulcanizing"

leading on from that? is this product intended for the use you have applied, if yes who makes it?

[Monster-Mat]

a sealent that repels water....and drys hard, RTV means "room temperature vulcanizing"

leading on from that? is this product intended for the use you have applied, if yes who makes it?

nope its not intended for filling rubber damping bushes :D the one i have used is made by Loctite

[PhoneDrome]

Ehhrmm...Loctite..ehrrmmm.. very good ... ehrmmm...ehrrmmm !

[Tony-Bones]

a sealent that repels water....and drys hard, RTV means "room temperature vulcanizing"

leading on from that? is this product intended for the use you have applied, if yes who makes it?

nope its not intended for filling rubber damping bushes :D the one i have used is made by Loctite

You rascal.........

note to self (steel idea from Mat)

Oh that's a good idea Mat....... i was going to suggest something similar.....anytime soooon

[Monster-Mat]

so there i was............working nights again.....(or supposed to be)

Thought i would have a go at replacing the rubber diff mounts for the aluminum solid diff mounts

Old Diff mounts in subframe

Old diff mounts..........out of subframe

new diff mounts, in nice painted subframe

next i had a go at setting up the V-mount configuration for the radiator and intercooler, this took bloomin ages!!

Front, bonnet down

front, bonnet up

Top view

Rear view

Side view

now im happy with the location i need to modify the radiator filler, and inlet / outlet pipes

and start to make up the brackets to hold it all into place, the intercooler inlet/outlets need changing aswell........time to crank up the TIG machine

[Monster-Mat]

just had a delivery by Fedex......

my pipes to make my turbo manifold

i think i may have ordered 2 much, however better to have too nuch than not enough

The custom collector...inside

and outside

i have the head flange, now i have the pipes and collector, i ven have the turbo flange........soon i can start making the manifold :)

Edited March 7, 2006 by Monster-Mat

[Monster-Mat]

not much has happened the last week......

today ive boxed in the lower rear arms, this will make them significantly stronger

and a nice lick of paint

[marcus]

Looking good matt, when do you think it will be up and running......

[Bazza]

not much has happened the last week......

:o wonder why .......

[Monster-Mat]

hmmm, good job Thom has just gonr home.......

well today some bits were done to both drift lex....

The inside

Both lex in workshop

The fuel system, awaiting fuel lines

Fibreglass bonnet (3.1 kilo)

Spoilerless bootlid, New rear bumper skirt

Both lex again....

Swap shop.......changing of a few body panels around

Edited March 19, 2006 by Monster-Mat

[Tony-Bones]

Question for you Mat if you don't mind?

During the construction of the 'driffty' i have watched passionately at the design of the suspension.... one area that puzzles 'me' solely due to a lack of understanding is 'why' doe's the 'driffty' have adjustable rear tie rods?

Not the Camber adjusters

Not the toe adjusters

but there are Longitudinal adjustable tie rods.... why is this?

The set-up is similar to the MR2 rear adjusters...... my 'uneducated' interpretation is that the adjusters align the drive train/Axel... is this the reason?

[Monster-Mat]

Question for you Mat if you don't mind?

During the construction of the 'driffty' i have watched passionately at the design of the suspension.... one area that puzzles 'me' solely due to a lack of understanding is 'why' doe's the 'driffty' have adjustable rear tie rods?

Not the Camber adjusters

Not the toe adjusters

but there are Longitudinal adjustable tie rods.... why is this?

The set-up is similar to the MR2 rear adjusters...... my 'uneducated' interpretation is that the adjusters align the drive train/Axel... is this the reason?

pretty much so tony, however, im hoping shortly to have a fully adjustable front and rear suspension, fully adjustable in every needed plane, possible!

this is the stuff im hopefully trying to source from japan...if the sponser deal goes through!

Front Suspension

consisting off..

Front lower pillow ball arm

front lower arm

front upper arm

Rear Suspension set up

consisting of....

rear lower arm

Rear upper arm

rear traction rods

rear toe control rods

[Tony-Bones]

Question for you Mat if you don't mind?

During the construction of the 'driffty' i have watched passionately at the design of the suspension.... one area that puzzles 'me' solely due to a lack of understanding is 'why' doe's the 'driffty' have adjustable rear tie rods?

Not the Camber adjusters

Not the toe adjusters

but there are Longitudinal adjustable tie rods.... why is this?

The set-up is similar to the MR2 rear adjusters...... my 'uneducated' interpretation is that the adjusters align the drive train/Axel... is this the reason?

pretty much so tony, however, im hoping shortly to have a fully adjustable front and rear suspension, fully adjustable in every needed plane, possible!

this is the stuff im hopefully trying to source from japan...if the sponser deal goes through!

Front Suspension

consisting off..

Front lower pillow ball arm

front lower arm

front upper arm

Rear Suspension set up

consisting of....

rear lower arm

Rear upper arm

rear traction rods

rear toe control rods

You are making me 'dribble'........ are these parts made to order?.... they look absolutely astounding quality!

The 3D geometry will be very interesting with all the adjusters fitted.... 'total control'.... i only hope WIM is ready when you are.