She is nearly finished

[VR6VR6]

Teaser!

[VladD]

I like the finish on the cylinder head cover. What turbo is that?

As a side issue, if you can post a picture of this next to the Gumpert it would be most appreciated.

[VR6VR6]

Complete ground up restoration of a 1990 Eunos that has had one owner (sadly she died 5 years ago) since import in 2002.

Done 60k miles and been MOT'd and serviced by the same garage EVERY YEAR (even after the lady had passed away) since 2002!

Previous owner (the ladies husband) doesn't drive and only sold the car to me on the basis that I promised to make her better than new.

Have fitted new:

Sills,
Rear quarters,
Front wings,
Seam welded,
Full respray,
Complete under-sealing and cavity fill,
Interior restored,
Seats re-connolised,
Wheels refurbished,
Road legal track day tyres (185/60/14),
Brakes overhauled,
Black Cat Developments tubular SS manifold (ceramic coated),
Black Cat Developments tubular downpipe (ceramic coated),
Full SS exhaust system,
New TD04 turbo,
Competition clutched SS lightweight flywheel and stage 2 clutch,
ME221 ECU,
RX8 Yellow injectors,
Water re-route modification,
Thermostatically controlled oil cooler,
Massive ally radiator,
Large intercooler (sits on custom made cradle),
All pipework and rocker cover have been finished in Black crinkle finish,
All hoses (water and boost) in black Silicone,

She is 99% finished and will be STUNNING!

Pic of my Apollo as requested.

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[VR6VR6]

Few more teasers!

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[browno]

That is looking lovely - no corners cut in that process!

I was going to say, I bet it will be a quick little thing, but then compared to the Apollo, maybe not! Would be interested to hear your thoughts on how the two compare as an experience once you've put some miles on the mazda!

[VladD]

Epic stuff, thanks for the Apollo pic.

[Beati Dogu]

That's coming along nicely.

I also like the finish on the rocker cover. What paint is that?

Also, what radiator did you go with?

[LordJammy]

Looking good.

[VR6VR6]

Rad was from Fast5 in Lytham.

Crackle paint was VHT aerosol. If you heat up the item being painted it works much better.

[dxg]

Came looking for a VR6, left confused.


More seriously, who / where / what regarding those seats? They're fantastically well done. Most people seem to struggle with the speaking holes in the headrests.

[snotrag]

Looks great! However please not that as (based on your spec) you will be running 200+ bhp - the rear diff will not last. Strongly suggest you upgrade to a larger 1.8 item and the stronger half shafts to go with it.

Mine lasted a matter of days once the turbo boost was wound on, in normal road driving, not launching/skidding etc.

[VR6VR6]

dxg

Seats were done by a friend of a friend (as a favour) who does the interiors for Porsche GB classic restorations!

He DOES NOT advertise and I CANNOT give his details out as this was a massive one off favour.


snotrag

Point noted on the diff.

We will be fitting a stronger rear diff anyway with better LSD but wasn't aware that 1.8 was stronger.

Will give one a try.

[drgoatboy]

Love the fact you are sticking with the Daisy wheels. They really go really nicely with the green I think.

You've not mentioned any suspension upgrade or refresh, you doing anything with that?

[VR6VR6]

Haven't decided what I am going to do with the car once finished so no final decision on suspension yet.

Currently running Koni adjustable shocks with new standard springs.

Brakes are standard but calipers fully refurbed and upgraded pads.

I only bought her to "save" her but as usual with me, the project got a bit out of hand!

If she is a keeper then I will be going Meister R GT1's.

[snotrag]

VR6VR6 said:

Snotrag

Point noted on the diff.

We will be fitting a stronger rear diff anyway with better LSD but wasn't aware that 1.8 was stronger.

Will give one a try.

1.6 Mk1 diff has a 6" ring gear, 1.8 and all later mk2 models have a 7" ring gear.

[Beati Dogu]

VR6VR6 said:

Rad was from Fast5 in Lytham.

Crackle paint was VHT aerosol. If you heat up the item being painted it works much better.

Thanks. At £139.99, those rads are very reasonable.

[fatjon]

Have you run it in anger yet? I had all kinds of problems with the OE coil packs, spark blow out above 15 ish PSI. Had to swap to using Toyota COPs for an instant cure. Also a bit of grief with 440cc injectors and getting idle/low boost fueling right Eventually I have given in and fitted a Jenvey manifold and throttle bodies so I can use 8 injectors staged.