Clints RS2000 Restoration

[2quick4u]

Thought it was about time I got started on this again so here is the latest:

I decided to fit the tunnel today as it is big and I kept tripping over it.

Started off by cutting out the gearstick gaiter plate (so this can be used later when the box is positioned)




Then I found this unsavoury character lurking under the car:


More to follow

[2quick4u]

After removing the gearstick plate I set about the old tunnel and floor with my plasma cutter.
Which left this huge hole in the floor:

[2quick4u]

Then the tunnel was screwed in to place, the floor was trimmed at the edges, and I started welding the new part in place.

Sorry about the poor focus on these, I think I had inhaled to many wleding and cutting fumes to see straight by this time.

[FF_Mark]

That is MASSIVE, does it need to be that big ?

[2quick4u]

No it doesn't need to be that big, but Clint picked it out,
I think it is a substitute for something lol.

Seriously it just makes it much easier to position the box, and to work on it afterwards, most rally cars are prepped with huge transmission tunnels for ease of installation/maintenance.

[^Mick^]

Good to see a bit more being done Looking ace

[Clint]

mmm glad I got rid of the centre console now
So who was the bloke from the young ones university challange looking through the gearstick hole

[2quick4u]

The one and only Mr Hoarder diving in to the pictures again, lol

What's happened to the Smiley's? they are showing as text??

[^Mick^]

We have changed the software and they arent working at the moment, but Clint is working on it, (well i think he is lol)

[Clint]

They will be back soon just moved to the php version of the software but not going to hack it until we move to the new database structure the latest version requires.

[FF_Mark]

Can I have your centre console in exchange for all the manuals I gave you

Mark

[Clint]

Mark unfortunatly it has gone to mr hoarder but if there is any small bits you need let me know and you will be welcome to them.

[Toppy]

Is that a off the shelf item or did u make it up? looks good either way

[Clint]

Hi Toppy it is an off the shelf item and was purchaced from RACE in Stoke on Trent.

[2quick4u]

It doesn't quite fit properly though!!

Not too bad but needed a bit of creative bending.

[Kieron]

You actually got round to doing some work in the end then? :-) Too many people holding you up!

It was nice to see the car in the flesh after seeing all these posts on here! Keep the pictures coming, much better entertainment than any soap!

Kieron

[Mr_Hoarder]

Clint,
I don't know what you mean by the University Challenge remark, and don't forget all the little bits of the interior I'm still missing ( BTW I haven't forgotten the spot lamps, I'm still looking for them !!!)

Kieron, Sorry I missed you on saturday at Mark's

The tunnel needed a lot of massaging at the front as the floor of the car is a different shape each side and the new tunnel is symmetrical ... DOH !

[Kieron]

Rob, No worries mate. I think Mark was trying to get rid of me as-quick-as-pos anyhow! :-)

Hopefully during the summer I will bring my car to some of the Kent meets.

Kieron

[2quick4u]

I wasn't trying to get rid of you but it gets a bit messy when I start cutting bits off of the car, and you had your posh "going shopping" clothes on lol ;-) (did you get talked in to that shoe shopping trip??)

It was a bit of a crazy day, sometimes there seems to be a constant stream of visitors, but still got a fair bit done so I was happy.

[Kieron]

I know what its like & I was only Jokin! Unfortunately though I did get dragged around Lakeside till me legs felt like they were going to drop off! The funny thing was I put old clothes on cause I thought your workshop may have been greasy so I probably looked like a tramp walking round there! I cant understand why people get all dressed up to go shopping anyhow!!

Any ideas on why my Sigs are not working anymore?? No-ones answered me post on the main message board!

Kieron

[carl_harker]

Looking good! Seems whenever i am doing something on the bikes/car everybody comes round! I just get em to hold stuff and make tea!

[2quick4u]

Here are some clearer shots of the new tunnel,
as you can see the existing floor has a overlap on the underside, when finished it will be welded from the inside and underneath.

[FF_Mark]

That's a wierd angle looking from underneath, it looks like one of them inside out cube drawings. (does that make sense) ?

Mark

[Magrah]

Is that a bracket for a compression strut kit I see?

[2quick4u]

Yes it is, well spotted, but it is coming off soon.

[Magrah]

Ok Mark, spill the beens (if you are allowed) what's the set up going to be front and rear?

Rear - 4 link, panhard rod or watts? Brakes, S2 cossie 4x4 or bigger? Atlas I take it with coilovers.

Front - Adjustable TCA's? Excentric tops? coliovers of course, no compression struts? what brakes? I hade 315mm on my Mk1 but that was lame on the power front in comparison.

Don't worry if the above is a suprise!

Magrah (yep i'm a nosy git!)

[Magrah]

Right off for a weekend of DIY, Mark get cracking and no slacking Clint, i bid you farewell till monday.

Magrah

[2quick4u]

Magrah,

Clint will have to update you fully on the mechanical spec, but the shell is being prepped as follows:

Seam welded (per rallye preperation instructions)
Gp4 body gussets, bulkhead strengthener and floor skids.
Large transmission and diff tunnels (per Gp4)
4 Link Axle location using beefed up wider bars with larger rod ends and bushes, due to the berserk power output.
Watts Linkage.
Turrets at the rear with coilovers.
Tubbed arches, Gp4 alloy Tarmac Arch kit.
Weld in cage
Exhaust tunnel?? Maybe?
Chassis mount kit for the engine.

Clint can advise on all his goodies for engine, brakes, transmission, suspension etc. (pretty trick)

[Magrah]

Mark

That is pretty much the full monty, what the hell is gonna stop the beast?! Do they do 20" rims for a mk2!

Magrah

[duncan]

will it be finished for the 16th of june lol better get cracking