Trueno Hatch Tofu Terrorist F20c (photos only build thread)

by **mad_matt** » Tue Jun 27, 2017 11:28 am

Any update yet dude?

by **lewisnoakes** » Mon Sep 12, 2016 5:51 pm

Not much progress has been made recently

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I've been in between jobs and trying to transition to a normal life after leaving the military has been difficult so not much to update.

Ill just return to my usual post style. Que some photos

fitted a few bits and pieces in the engine bay along with oil cooler setup.
Still waiting on a friend to re position the radiator locating pegs

A good friend of mine at RW developments in Lichfield sorted me out this stainless 2.5 inch v banded system and aluminium sump guard.
opted for an over axle setup as I didn't want to compromise exhaust ground clearance

Its very difficult to see in the photos but I've also had a 1 piece 3.5inch propshaft made by vibration free.

I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel

As always I thought I'd throw some photos of the other toys

Test fitted the chaser origin overs. bought a pair of 7twenty wheels to try and fill the arches

I've had some sad news recently after owning for about 2 years I decided to let the mx5 go. It really wasn't getting used as much intended and deserves to go to someone who will get it back out on the track.

But this also freed up some money..... you can guess what happened next.

ke70 3 door wagon
currently In NZ just waiting for a shipping date
updates to follow

by **mad_matt** » Tue May 24, 2016 9:24 am

REALLY love that gold

really looks great

Impressed by the bonnet clearance too, Tadgh did the "non subframe drop" way of doing this so had to cut the bonnet to suit.

AND, thanks for the sump pics! Definitely helps

once I've got my engine on a stand, I'll whip the sump off for a look!

(now, not so good)
I didn't realise just how much damage your Chaser took :/ hopefully it's not too much of a setback!

by **lewisnoakes** » Fri May 13, 2016 8:10 pm

So some more progress has been made. Updates required!!

This will be the first time that I made an update without a change of car or project.

Went out to Shakespeare raceway with a few of you CB lot.
Struggled a lot with wheel spin in the chaser, finished the end of the day with yet another broken diff!!
best time of the 3 runs was 14.3 closely followed by a pair of boosted 16v 4age's who came in around 14.5.

Started to stitch weld the turrets and chassis legs

Welded in the additional bracing

Ground back my ugly welds and seam sealed it

Whilst the welder was out I sorted a little rust hole out.

My friend Dan came over and we prepped the bay for paint.

In primer

Whilst waiting for paint to dry I test fitted the wheels over the callipers to check for clearance

Dan laid the top coat down. Really happy with how it came out!

Got by sump back from the fabricators

Got some parts back from the powder coaters put the subframe and suspension components on so I could push it onto the ramp.

I came into an issue with the brake disc clearance with the LCA's. So I had to modify them again to clear.

I also got my drivers bucket back from the trimmers. Centre cushions in oem cloth to match the passenger.

This Is how the car sits currently.

The ae86 might come to a stop temporarily because I had a bit of mishap in the chaser recently.
At a Pod DWYB day a BMW came into the side of me causing some damaged to both rear quarters.

This is all for now hopefully the next update will end on a brighter note.

by **mad_matt** » Mon Apr 04, 2016 1:17 am

Need to get in touch with him ASAP then hahah.

Possibly the first LOW car I've had with an Alloy sump, not sure what the 1UZ sump is made of.

I had one. I never realised yours was THE MX5 :lol:

Think it was about £20 but will double check.

Ah right, haha, eager beaver!

Currently at the dismantling stage and selling bits off to fund new bits.

by **lewisnoakes** » Sun Apr 03, 2016 6:38 pm

Yeah I did see his updates I think he's not planning on doing another run of axles for a while.

Yeah sump guard is a must! It's too much of a risk

Ahh cool you've got an mx5 as well?

I'll whip it off next time I'm home and have a look. They're cheap enough I'll take one.

Yea Im on the group buy list but I need the car done like yesterday so I've messaged him privately to try and get them beforehand.

What stage are you in currently?

by **mad_matt** » Sun Apr 03, 2016 1:20 am

Good on you

Seems you found it already

mine is very slow progress, I guess I could update something hah.

He put a post up as apparently his supply of axles has been borderline scrap recently and he's had to Jig stuff up to keep the alignments right with welding new tubes.
Will have to have a look at that once I get the Cusco ones, might be getting Sump guarded anyway for good measure - too many speed-bumps here

Probably worthwhile stabilising the top end of the engine, not that it's massively torquey I guess.

I need to think it over before I "pull the trigger" so to speak, driftland has a mixture of tight layouts and fast open corners and MX5 was crap with a 3.9 in it.

If you take off your shifter from your S2K and have a look, they have a plastic bush like the AE86 do and it might have fallen to pieces. The uprated ones are just metal to keep it tight. The boxes are pretty bombproof as far as I've heard

Chay is sorting a group-buy with Kajoba works for some strengthening plates soon - brace your chassis leg against bulkhead and rear turrets to boot floor.

Could be worth holding off from final weld and paint

by **lewisnoakes** » Sat Apr 02, 2016 11:15 pm

HAHAHA sorry dude.
Ive just thought screw it with this build and build exactly what I want for once. Have you got a build thread on here?

Took months to get it from MC ordered it back in December and only arrived a few weeks back.
Standard 86 mounts for the moment Id read somewhere that the aftermarket 86 mounts are smaller and lower the engine in the bay which the can't afford with the sump being so low.
How do the battle garage compare to oem size wise?
I might add a torque damper if i seem to have any issues.

Im starting to feel the 4.6 was a bit of a mistake non the less it'll help with the slower speed drifting can always change the final drive in the future once I start to get comfortable with the car.

Uprated shift bush? is this a know problem with the s2000 gearbox?

Nearly completed stitch welding the front suspension turrets and chassis legs then onto paint prior to the long uphill struggle.

by **mad_matt** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 10:05 am

HAHAHHA, the more and more I look at the parts list and what you're doing to yours, the more annoyed I get that you did it first because it looks like I'm copying you! :lol:

How long was MC in sending you the Axle? I'm going the same route, just undecided whether to go for 4.22 or 4.625 as it's a huge jump between the two!

Do you look into different engine/gearbox mounts? I bought Cusco AE86 engine mounts from Battle Garage and will be buying Hardrace mounts for the gearbox as 1. Cusco don't do them for the S2k and 2. Hardrace wouldn't sell JUST the engine mounts for the 86 :roll:

*Random side message: I'll be buying an uprated shift bushing for the 2k box from RHD soon if you want me to also stick one on for you in the order

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by **lewisnoakes** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 6:54 pm

Progress has been abit slow recently, time and finances have been focused on my new house and searching for a new career path as mine current role is coming to an end mid April.

Looking back through my previous updates it's becoming a trend that I've got myself another toy/distraction. Not about to start breaking the trend.

Picked myself up a Toyota chaser with a few tasteful mods.
The defender was fun and all but I missed having something fast and rwd to lighten up my day to day drive.

Back to the 86.
I'm at the mocking up stage, making sure everything fits around the engine prior to chassis reinforcements and paint.
Been waiting on a few parts to arrive before I could progress any further.

Got my injectors cleaned and tested along with replacement seals

Modified 86 ally rad to allow better routing of the hoses

Fitted my brake booster delete and 15/16 Master cylinder

Dropped my axle

And replaced with a rebuilt mk1 pajero item from modception

4.6 Final drive and 2way LSD

Thought that with the additional power and wide arches the overall appearance could be improved with some 15inch wheels. Not only that but it gives me more tyre options.
So I bought myself some Works wheels
Fronts 15x8 -16
Rears 15x8.5 -25

Gave them a quick test fit

Engine and subframe is coming out this weekend so i can progress with chassis reinforcement and paint. LCAs, arbs and the subframe are going to the powder coaters to keep everything fresh.
Until next time...

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