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Next up is the boot install. I have the airtank, compressor and control unit in there, but its all a but untidy at the moment. I will be getting an audio install built up around these, with the addition of a powerful 10" sub and I already have a decent amp to power it already. Ideally, I want to put in a 32" LED TV on the back of the bootlid connected up to a PS3, which I know the boot can swallow up, but will have to wait until the finances build up again. Next up after that is to tart up the engine bay a bit. I am looking at a bit of a wire tuck to take place and to get the bay sprayed in a nice metallic red with a gold pearl, to continue with the black/red/chrome theme.

Some completed shots of the interior....

I haven't had to chance to drive it at full low. I believe it will rub on the new arches on the rear and will certainly hit the arch if there is a bump. I could only drive it like that, at speed, if i dial in a bit more negative camber for the extra clearance and rebound direction. Also, at full low, you cant quite do full lock on the front, lol Got some pics of the new interior, it should be ready for me very shortly for pickup... and I have purchased the audio gear for the boot install. There will be a few special things going in there.... Once that is sorted i'll move onto working on the engine bay. It will be getting resprayed in metallic red with a gold pearl (including the underside of the bonnet) and depending on funds, a minor or major wire tuck to show off the engine.

Sneak peak at the new interior...

All done, the looks at the traffic lights when Nick slammed it then raised it up to go were priceless (apparently!) :D Litte Vid (compressor not running so the front is a little slow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ2mKiv9uVc

Well, it's all in. Just uploading a couple of short vids to youtube (damn I miss my 50MB connection :( ) Some pics in the meantime. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlVx2aTL4zk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViiqZ4vMgf4

They are/will be for sale! Once they're off and have been checked, they'll be posted up for £400 ono.

Yesterday has been spent routing the power cable and front air hoses. Some random pics (Lam, your boot has never been so clean :P ) The kit isn't as complete as it really should be for a complete install kit, as Nick needs to order some air line fittings (for a quality install) and some wire joiners. We've been asked by the UK distributor to give a full write up and opinions on the kit as it's the first one in the UK to be fitted. Think Nick will end up re-writing the instructions as for the UK market, I can see people complaining about the Engrish instructions :D

Some mockups of the air set up. Apologies for the mess...the boot is usually the dumping ground for all my stuff :smash:

Yes it is indeed. It is currently at Garage 2 You getting fitted at the moment. It is going to be like Christmas when I get the car back!

Just a small update... Now i can get the stance sorted :)

Yep all done!

Brief update as follows: some shots of when it was going back together. Compressor housing off as being polished Going back together Compressor housing back on Full finished pics to follow this week, the replacement wastgate landed Thursday night and was hoping it was going to arrive Friday/This morning, but customs got hold of it and had to pay custom fees, so it's due to arrive with me Monday now, so I'll put everything back together for the 4th time, and it better be the last!

Manifold removed, T3/T4 adaptor bolted on, and the wastegate bolted on. Keen eyes might see the wastegate is facing the wrong way, this is because the outlet would otherwise be pointing right at the steering column with only about an inch clearance, and no room for a screamer exit. This way there's room with some clever plumbing, although I've just had an idea that might be easier for me :D Oil feed adaptor in place on the block, the other at the rear of the block gets blocked off Exhaust side engine mount done (ooppps nearly forgot) Picture of old mount Not in bad condition as it goes, but the new one improved the engine wobble, I imagine the other side is worse, but it's not on the priority list at the moment. Top of the 3" down pipe done, and fitting nicely with a V-Band

Basically, the flanges on the manifold needed a bit of machining flat so that everything would mate together smoothly. Also, the holes for the manifold studs needed a tiny bit of machining to line up straight with the block.