Over last weekend I have been starting some of the front assembly back together
It's a slow process as I dont want any scratches
I fitted new nuts and bolts to where the engine bay needed them and fitted the headlights rocker cover and other misc bits..
I had my turbo setup all ready to go so once all these small bits were out the way I fitted the new braided lines to the block andsecured the turbo into the car with the new elbow studs gaskets and washers
the car should begin to take shape over the coming days as I am hoping to have it for a photoshoot late next week
The pics below show the re assembly of my engine bay like fitting back the fuse box and other small bits into place aswell the new samco hoses and the new driftworks radiator setup
once complete Im hoping it will be a nice tide engine bay with the rocker cover to be the standout piece
Beow is a pic i took of the new elbow fitted to the standard s15 turbo with new lines and new multi layer gaskets
I refitted the turbo setup but havnt had the time as of yet to re plumb the front mount intercooler
The lines were so easy compared to the copper pipes from a standard setup
After the engine bay setup was coming to an end I used my spare time to fit the bumper for a test fit to see if I would be happy with the over all look
This is when we made the decision to sand the entire car with 1500grade sandpaper then 2000 and a final 3000
this was in preparation for some heavy compounding and a final sheen polishing as I wanted a very partiular look with the paint
below you can see one area after all its sanding and polishng
this is a pic before polishing
this is during
In the next day or so the entire car will be finished its imperfection sand and its final polishing once its comlete I plan to refit my windows and interior and finally asemble and service the car before getting some NCT and TAX and taking her for a drive