The Baja - Progress Thread
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Got loads more to do. The oil supply to the turbo will be fixed as soon as some adapters arrive, and I need to tidy up pipes so they're well away from hot stuff, as well as fit an additional oil cooler at some point. Plus make this idle somehow.
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had a bit of a catch up.....looks like loads of fun even before the turbo...lol
GJUK
GJUK
I haven't updated this for ages. It took me a year and a half to get everything roadworthy again. I gave up on the turbo. It didn't work very well.
I've had a busy day, making a new exhaust. I've modifed the dual cannons to fit 3 bolt bike exhausts. I've now got a pair of Suzuki Hayabusa end cans on it.
It does remind me, I still need to refit the rear cage a bit straighter!
I made a quick video to show how it sounds. I'm quite pleased with it. It still sounds loud enough to annoy the neighbors, but it does take the edge off it a bit.
I've had a busy day, making a new exhaust. I've modifed the dual cannons to fit 3 bolt bike exhausts. I've now got a pair of Suzuki Hayabusa end cans on it.
It does remind me, I still need to refit the rear cage a bit straighter!
I made a quick video to show how it sounds. I'm quite pleased with it. It still sounds loud enough to annoy the neighbors, but it does take the edge off it a bit.
Soldato
Fantastic !
Soldato
Would suggest you suspend the end cans on a rubber mount from the rear bumper/cage as the vibration is going to over stress the exhaust and cause it to crack longer term.
Soldato
looks cool bud!
Sorry, neglected this thread for a while.
I promised the Baja that this year I'd take care of it's neglected exterior. As well as a load of fibreglass cracks, the lower doors and rear cowl needed attention. I cut away the rot and replaced with new metal.
I promised the Baja that this year I'd take care of it's neglected exterior. As well as a load of fibreglass cracks, the lower doors and rear cowl needed attention. I cut away the rot and replaced with new metal.
Then to help prevent it coming back, gave it a good thick coat of red oxide.
Sanded smooth ready for new paint.
Sanded smooth ready for new paint.
This time, instead of Tank Paint - I'm using Battleship paint. :lol:
The lower doors weren't fully smooth yet, but couldn't ignore a warm sunny weekend - so I began the first coat elsewhere.
The lower doors weren't fully smooth yet, but couldn't ignore a warm sunny weekend - so I began the first coat elsewhere.
I got around to straightening up the rear bars.
And finished the paint.
And finished the paint.
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In preparation for the MOT, I've had to sort a lot of electrical problems. The rear stop / tail lights must have water in them - as there was a short between the stop and tail wires that was causing problems. Also, it appears my battery had died over the winter, and my ignition smoked every time I tried to start the car. All of that was replaced - and it is now working fine.
I also updated the 'fit' of the rear bench seat from the Audi, and stealthily added two speakers in the small gaps either side / under. Note, the cables are still loose, as the bench will have to come out again soon.
I also updated the 'fit' of the rear bench seat from the Audi, and stealthily added two speakers in the small gaps either side / under. Note, the cables are still loose, as the bench will have to come out again soon.
In keeping with the new look I fitted led headlights, a roof bar and led side lights.
Also, the replacement rear stop / tail lights.
Also, the replacement rear stop / tail lights.
New tyres arrived.
Whilst I'd like some beadlocks from the USA - it's very hard to find a set the right size, that will fit any kind of adapter to a Beetle hub without going custom and spending an absolute fortune.
So, I've tidied up my existing wheels.
Plus, we need to get some new tyres for the Nissan. Can I convince the wife...
Whilst I'd like some beadlocks from the USA - it's very hard to find a set the right size, that will fit any kind of adapter to a Beetle hub without going custom and spending an absolute fortune.
So, I've tidied up my existing wheels.
Plus, we need to get some new tyres for the Nissan. Can I convince the wife...
I wasn't happy with the finish of the paint when it was rolled / brushed, it came up like rhino skin - even though the paint says clearly on the tin - for rolling / brushing, thin for spraying. So I sanded it back and tried again using thinners and a paint sprayer. It's far from a perfect finish, but better than before.
I then used the spare red oxide to cover all the underside of the car, and some other out of sight areas.
With the wheels back on.
So now they match again.
I then used the spare red oxide to cover all the underside of the car, and some other out of sight areas.
With the wheels back on.
So now they match again.
New exhaust cans.
Soldato
That's INSANE!
Soldato
Nice, got any videos of it doing it's thing?
Nothing recent (I've been looking after it a bit!), but this was from 2009.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liRTl-CUy8s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liRTl-CUy8s
Caporegime
That's awesome.