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Title: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: tikimadness on November 11, 2007, 20:26:06 pm Hey guys I've been looking around here for some time and thought I would share my ongoing project with you.
I used to drive a 1972 germanlook beetle (the sequel) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/140620052152091.jpg) But after 7 years I wanted something different so last winter I started buillding the tikimadness I raced it at bugin#1 and at ddd5. It turned out nice but I was on the way of redoing some things such as narrowing the rear suspension to fit the wheels under stock fenders( don't like widend fenders). I also wanted some more poke in the back so I'm adding a turbo and a 4 barrel to my 2.4 typ4 (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/53935.jpg) yesterday I had the change to buy a 1954 oval shell allready prepped and just needs paint. The body is close to perfection so it's a good base to make a really nice car. I allways liked metalflake so I'm thinking of gold over brown flake paintjob with TIKIMADNESS in goldleaf Trying to get that 60's 70's gasserstyle I'll post pics asap Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Diederick/DVK on November 11, 2007, 22:25:02 pm hey michael!
a gasser in tilburg? ;D cool! Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Jesse/DVK on November 12, 2007, 17:40:22 pm I really dig the Tiki Madness theme. Think it will look great with metalflakes etc.
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Fastbrit on November 12, 2007, 17:49:56 pm (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/53935.jpg) Mmmmm, Tatra 603... Is it the early type with the glass panel across the width of the nose?Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on November 12, 2007, 18:25:51 pm it's a 68 i believe it has an aircooled v8 in it and it belongs to a customer of www.deboxer.nl
michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on November 13, 2007, 18:55:42 pm yesterday I removed the body to make some changes to the rollcage.The (old) body has been scrapped already because it had no reusable parts.
I'll try to finish the rear suspension and the cage so I can pick up the oval shell and modify it to fit on my floorpan. I wasn't sure about the flipfront but I decided to not use it but to sell it because I don't think it is much sense to cut up a perfect oval body to then put the flipfront on. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/61299.jpg) Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Bewitched666 on November 15, 2007, 19:00:10 pm Welcome here Michael and i'll be in tilburg this comming saturday(17th) ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on November 15, 2007, 19:18:31 pm thanks I'll be there too. trying to get some things done so the body can be premounted.
michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Diederick/DVK on November 16, 2007, 04:44:14 am what for stanford?
you know i go to uni here don't you? ;) Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Bewitched666 on November 16, 2007, 08:31:31 am Actually i have to go to breda Diederick but i thought hey that isnt to far away from tilburg and thought i drop by at my old friends Ron and Michael at The Boxer.
Yeah you told me you study there. Maybe you'll spot me in my beetle ;D Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Bewitched666 on November 16, 2007, 08:32:00 am See y athere Michael ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: sheep on November 17, 2007, 05:38:58 am Dude that is one sick ride!!!! that TIKIMADness car scares me (in a good way :o)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on November 21, 2007, 04:52:50 am I've been changing the rear set up.I narrowed the torsionbar and movit the pivots for the irs inward
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/61508.jpg) and I cleaned up the floorpan (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/61510.jpg) and i changed the shifter (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/61506.jpg) michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Bewitched666 on November 22, 2007, 11:56:31 am Project is looking great Michael 8)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 02, 2007, 21:13:23 pm I have been working on the car this weekend and allthough progress is slow I need to sort out these small yhings
The narrowing of the irs is finished and I've been detailing the cage. Hope to pick up the oval shell very soon,so it's going to look like a car again. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/61962.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/61963.jpg) michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 12, 2007, 18:22:01 pm Finally I got the time to pickup the ovalshell on the other side of town.The downside is that I don't have time to start cutting all exces metal
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62399.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62400.jpg) Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 12, 2007, 18:22:51 pm (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62401.jpg)
michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 15, 2007, 13:24:51 pm managed to get some free hours during the last few days(late hours).
I made up my mind and decided to loose the innerfenders front and rear and the luggage area and the pieces under the bonnet. At first I wasn't sure about the cutting but as I took a good look at the car I found that it was never going to be a showwinning body. That's because the car has been repaired after a serious accident somewhere in the 60s.There are seams along the entire car from the rear left hand side to the front right hand side.it has been done to a very high standard but by cutting up the body I have lost most of the seams. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62481.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62485.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62486.jpg) michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Black Sheep on December 15, 2007, 19:24:52 pm Looking good Tiki 8) . That sure is a big weight loss program :o . Keep them pix coming :).
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: JeePee/DVK on December 16, 2007, 02:01:54 am Cool Michael,you can do it. ::)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Bewitched666 on December 16, 2007, 09:24:33 am Nice Michael,wish i could do all that in my garage ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 17, 2007, 21:41:30 pm trial fitted the wings today to see how thing line up and especially to see if the slicks fit under stock fenders
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62555.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62554.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62553.jpg) michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: roland on December 18, 2007, 01:04:07 am Seems they fit!
Love to see trough what was the front luggage compartiment right to the pan. light! Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 18, 2007, 21:58:15 pm trialfitted the doors tonight and found out I hav to cut out a piece of the front of the doors in order to close them.Since the rollcage was build last year in a mexico body and the older oval doors are thicker things don't fit the way I thought they would............
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62585.jpg) also I'm looking where to put the switches and gauges, (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62586.jpg) michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 22, 2007, 17:39:48 pm I have been trying to fill the holes in the door I made earlier this week to get the doors to close.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62683.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62681.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62682.jpg) michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on December 24, 2007, 12:38:47 pm Cool Project Mike !!!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 24, 2007, 16:16:19 pm Got my wheels in the mail today ;D
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62759.jpg) michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Black Sheep on December 25, 2007, 00:18:31 am hope i find something nice like that under my tree in the morning too ;)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Kobus on December 25, 2007, 13:52:39 pm managed to get some free hours during the last few days(late hours). I made up my mind and decided to loose the innerfenders front and rear and the luggage area and the pieces under the bonnet. At first I wasn't sure about the cutting but as I took a good look at the car I found that it was never going to be a showwinning body. That's because the car has been repaired after a serious accident somewhere in the 60s.There are seams along the entire car from the rear left hand side to the front right hand side.it has been done to a very high standard but by cutting up the body I have lost most of the seams. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62481.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62485.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62486.jpg) michael hey Michael, is that Rollcage finished? or will you ad some that goes to the front beam from under the dash?? Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 25, 2007, 13:59:41 pm @Kobus I'm still thinking about it,on one side it will add a lot of strength but on the other side there is the weight issue.I was thinking of adding a tubular structure from the bottom fenderbolts to the front axle.In case of an accident(hope that never happens)it wil get destroyd any way.
I think I keep withthe subtle tubular structure. I have to wait until thursday before I can continue :-\ michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: richie on December 26, 2007, 03:02:13 am @Kobus I'm still thinking about it,on one side it will add a lot of strength but on the other side there is the weight issue.I was thinking of adding a tubular structure from the bottom fenderbolts to the front axle.In case of an accident(hope that never happens)it wil get destroyd any way. I think I keep withthe subtle tubular structure. I have to wait until thursday before I can continue :-\ michael Believe me,weight over the front end is good ;) It could actually save you from that accident :) Car looks good,cheers richie,uk Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Bewitched666 on December 26, 2007, 10:32:05 am I agree with Richie,will balance the car better,better weight distribution 8)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 26, 2007, 13:05:37 pm @Kobus I'm still thinking about it,on one side it will add a lot of strength but on the other side there is the weight issue.I was thinking of adding a tubular structure from the bottom fenderbolts to the front axle.In case of an accident(hope that never happens)it wil get destroyd any way. I think I keep withthe subtle tubular structure. I have to wait until thursday before I can continue :-\ michael Believe me,weight over the front end is good ;) It could actually save you from that accident :) Car looks good,cheers richie,uk thanks for the advise, michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 26, 2007, 16:33:10 pm had some free hours this morning so I went to the garage to do some work.Started on the frontend but I didn't have enough roundbar so I have to finish that tomorrow.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62803.jpg) I'll be making a cross between the 2 struts to make it rigid. Also I fitted the stuff that belongs to the dashboard to see how it's going to look once it's ready and I can say I'm pleased with the way it looks. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62805.jpg) michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Bewitched666 on December 27, 2007, 09:23:57 am Looks good Michael,will turnout a nice gasser 8)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mychatype3 on December 27, 2007, 10:19:36 am WE LOVE IT ;)
seeya mycha Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: thehanz DVK on December 31, 2007, 15:14:00 pm I like this car, al lot off home improvement going on here
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 02, 2008, 16:52:26 pm After all the eating there is time to work on my project again ;D
Made the front of the cage today.This will add some strenght to the car as well as protection. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/63077.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/63080.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/63079.jpg) Also I had to make a new bracket for the steeringdamper. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/63078.jpg) I will finish welding when the body and floorpan are seperated again(hopefully for the last time before paint). michae; Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: jamiep_jamiep on January 08, 2008, 17:07:22 pm Absolutely loving this thread!
Nice one, looks just awesome! Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: sam P on January 08, 2008, 19:27:30 pm Good progress! I love what you're doing with the car, the front looks much more solid now.
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 08, 2008, 22:06:58 pm Tonight I had the time to mount my new fuelcell and to make a mount for the pump.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/63360.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/63361.jpg) I also made a point where I can put the cable on when I have to tow the car.This bracket sticks through the front window so I don't have to go on my knees to fasten the cable (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/63362.jpg) michael (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/63363.jpg) Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Remco V on January 12, 2008, 11:13:01 am managed to get some free hours during the last few days(late hours). I made up my mind and decided to loose the innerfenders front and rear and the luggage area and the pieces under the bonnet. At first I wasn't sure about the cutting but as I took a good look at the car I found that it was never going to be a showwinning body. That's because the car has been repaired after a serious accident somewhere in the 60s.There are seams along the entire car from the rear left hand side to the front right hand side.it has been done to a very high standard but by cutting up the body I have lost most of the seams. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62481.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62485.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62486.jpg) michael Very Nice Michael, serious work, keep it going Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 31, 2008, 20:07:00 pm Nothing much to show right now,I have started to build the pipes between the turbo and the intake.
I did some thinking lately and decided not to keep working like an idiot to try and finish the car before the start of the season.There is just to much work to do to get everything prepped for painting paint and assemble it and to rebuild the entire engine. So now I am thinking of painting only the inside and leave the outside to some pros (hopefully if funds allow english pros ;)) If all goes like planned there will be a glassfibre gasserstyle bonnet waiting for me at the volksworldshow. Think I'll go back to the garage for now. michael @ Russel :sorry but it will look like a project this season(primer) Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 13, 2008, 17:44:27 pm After being sick for a few weeks I had the energy to go and work on the car again hopefully Ï'm staying out of the hospital now.
So here goes, I've been working on the engine because I wasn't pleased the way some repairs on the body were done.I now found some replacement sheetmetal in the UK and I wil pick it up at vowo show.So no updates on the car for now. I did however work on the engine (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/64657.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/64658.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/64659.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/64660.jpg) I made everything of stainless steel and I will have it welded when all fits well. michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on February 13, 2008, 18:02:56 pm Any Engine specs ?
Thanks, Harry Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 13, 2008, 18:09:06 pm 2366 cc
914 heads with 44x38 9.5:1 324 schleicher 174 bhp and 248 nm thinking of lowering the compression and change to a turbo cam which I have from Bas motorsports michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 29, 2008, 18:25:33 pm Got a call from the welder that the manifolds are welded so I picked them up and test fitted them.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/65078.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/65079.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/65080.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Bewitched666 on February 29, 2008, 20:01:20 pm Nice Michael,think i have to visit tilburg soon ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 29, 2008, 20:06:40 pm @bewitched My hairdryer is coming together ;D
Progress is slow at the moment but after the volksworldshow I will try and speed things up a little. michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Zach Gomulka on March 04, 2008, 18:04:05 pm What's that funny wheel blocking the intake path?? ;)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 04, 2008, 18:48:57 pm What's that funny wheel blocking the intake path?? ;) do you mean my hairblower??? ::) michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 04, 2008, 23:16:09 pm My bonnet will be ready for pick up at the end of the month but without the gaugepod I wanted so I made one myself which will be grafted in the bonnet once I have it.
I began with roof insulation and fabbed the scoop which I covered with polyester. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/65482.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/65483.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/65484.jpg) michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: autobarnhauler on March 05, 2008, 08:22:41 am fantastic work!! looks like u are going 4 it big time!, ill be watchin this thred with lots of intrest,
and watchin ya race at bug-in 2, cant wait, 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) terry Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 22, 2008, 12:39:41 pm Took the car outside today for the first time
I think the stance is ok as the rear will drop just a little more when the suspension is all set. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/65906.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/65906.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/65904.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/65903.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/65901.jpg) Hopefully I have my bonnet and the rest of the stuff I ordered next week at vowo show. michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Zach Gomulka on March 22, 2008, 18:52:46 pm Did you raise the trans? Looks like you already have some negative camber there, if you havent raised it I think you should consider it. Keep the tires flat for a good launch...
Looking good ;) Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 22, 2008, 22:00:15 pm @Zach thanks for the comment,yes I did raise the trans by about 4 inches.If my measurements are correct the car should have some positive camber when it is finished.
I haven't put all of the bolts that hold the suspension in.And I haven't aligned the car because I will disassemble the car in a few months to get the undecarriage painted. michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Bewitched666 on March 23, 2008, 12:02:04 pm Mich are you going to make an intake for the turbo in your rear window like some turbo cars have in the states?
Now i must really come to tilburg,haha Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 23, 2008, 13:33:25 pm Mich are you going to make an intake for the turbo in your rear window like some turbo cars have in the states? Now i must really come to tilburg,haha I don't know jet. I first need to see where the carb is going to sit as I don't have the turbo I want to use.I'm going to pick up the turbo this june at cb performance when I 'm in the states. It's going to be bigger then the one I'm using as a mock up :D Let me know when you are coming over to tilburg and I make sure i'll be there.Are you going to the vowo show next week? michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mychatype3 on March 23, 2008, 20:49:34 pm Car look hard as nails "LOVE IT"
Next year I will be back and we will race togeher ::) Greetz Mycha Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 23, 2008, 20:51:04 pm Car look hard as nails "LOVE IT" Next year I will be back and we will race togeher ::) Greetz Mycha Is that a promise ????? ;D Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mychatype3 on March 23, 2008, 20:53:56 pm Car look hard as nails "LOVE IT" Next year I will be back and we will race togeher ::) Greetz Mycha Is that a promise ????? ;D YES :-* Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Bewitched666 on March 24, 2008, 16:37:18 pm Michael whats the best time to catch you there at the boxer?
Shit am going to the states in may otherwise we could have met in the states. 8) Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: richie on March 24, 2008, 17:32:37 pm Tonight I had the time to mount my new fuelcell and to make a mount for the pump. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/63360.jpg) michael (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/63363.jpg) Looks very good,something I noticed recently is the cars being built have a small loop around the front of the fuel cell to protect it from a frontal collision,I believe this is in the aftermath of Pat Mcdermotts fiat crash,might be a good idea to add this? cheers richie,uk Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 24, 2008, 18:09:15 pm @richie thanks that's a good one never thought of that.
I'll come over and say hi next week cause I heard you are the one to talk to regarding turbos. cheers michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 24, 2008, 19:24:29 pm Just got the turboflanges,
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/66007.jpg) Now the work on the exhaust can begin.It will be looking like an oldschool typ1 exhaust but for a typ4. It will be made by Richard thomas of www.turbothomas.com. michal Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: richie on March 25, 2008, 10:22:42 am See you next weekend then :)
cheers richie,uk Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 08, 2008, 21:33:13 pm Finally a normal evening to work.Started fitting the fibreglass bonnet I received last week from java.Top work guys ;)
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/66595.jpg) It is a bit of a struggle fitting it properly because the lack of strenghtness in the front but it is getting there. And here is a few pics of my new hairdryer ;D (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/66597.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/66599.jpg) michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: james wotton on April 08, 2008, 21:53:48 pm Finally a normal evening to work.Started fitting the fibreglass bonnet I received last week from java.Top work guys ;) looking good now your talking to4 turbo just what the doctor ordered for real horsepower ;D.(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/66595.jpg) It is a bit of a struggle fitting it properly because the lack of strenghtness in the front but it is getting there. And here is a few pics of my new hairdryer ;D (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/66597.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/66599.jpg) michael nice to speak to you at volksworld keep up the good work. cheers james. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Bewitched666 on April 09, 2008, 07:10:51 am Michael,can you give me the site of java where you bought the bonnet?
Cheers Stanford 8) Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 09, 2008, 17:00:34 pm www.vwjava.com
It is best when you give him a call because they are made to order. michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: thehanz DVK on May 12, 2008, 17:46:49 pm hee michael any progress ?? are you racing this year ?
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on May 12, 2008, 18:23:14 pm Hey Hanz no racing this year.There is some progress but not much cause I've been so freakin busy I hardly had the time to sleep.
I'm going to La next friday and will start again when I am back on june 7th ;D seeya Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on June 09, 2008, 17:09:45 pm Well I am back and was it a great time in the states.sure met a lot of nice people.
I had the chance to take a set of frontrunners and a wast gate in my luggage so the "to have list" is getting a bit shorter allthough it is getting longer due to all the great stuff I saw in the Us. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/68810.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/68808.jpg) Put the hairdryer and the wastegate together so they could get to know each other ;D (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/68809.jpg) michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Bewitched666 on June 09, 2008, 21:14:15 pm Saw the wastegate in person and looks sick ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on July 09, 2008, 16:24:07 pm Made some braces to stiffen the front as it was moving all over.They are made of treaded steel but I am making them of aluminium eventually.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/70150.jpg) Mocked up the wheelybars to see how it would look like.I don,t know if I need them but I had the chance to buy them so I will see if they are nessesary( let's hope I have the power to lift the front ;)). (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/70149.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/70148.jpg) Now it is time to deal with all the little details and to start working on the engine. michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Prowagen on July 09, 2008, 17:28:01 pm Hey Michael nice to meet you at EBI2 I am sure YOU WILL need those wheely bars! Can't wait to see the car in the flesh.
Rob. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on July 09, 2008, 17:46:30 pm Hey Michael nice to meet you at EBI2 I am sure YOU WILL need those wheely bars! Can't wait to see the car in the flesh. Rob. Thanks it was nice to meet you and thanks again for the bars.We'll see what next year will bring. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on July 21, 2008, 22:02:30 pm had the time to pick up some parts I bought from Airspeed(owner of a fatchick with a typ4 turbo DTA intercooled dailydriver).
It's a scat billet 86 mm crank with chevy journals and a set of cb H beam racerods. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/70609.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/70608.jpg) I think this is a nice start for the new engine that will be in the tiki. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on July 23, 2008, 16:51:23 pm been toying with the bonnet today.
Trying to graft in a scoop to mount a fuelpressure gauge so it will look a bit more like a gasser ;D the mold (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/70630.jpg) the actual piece I am using (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/70631.jpg) the piece in place (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/70632.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/70633.jpg) michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Bewitched666 on July 23, 2008, 20:31:35 pm Nice work Michael,will come to tilburg soon to see some progress.
Wheeliebars work great to stabalize your car on hard launches,does the job with my pro stocker 8) Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on July 29, 2008, 22:05:15 pm Been working on the scoop again.
It's coming together now I think (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/70838.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/70837.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/70839.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Jesse/DVK on July 29, 2008, 22:54:39 pm Looks really cool, what are your plans with the paints? Loved that Tiki logo on the doors!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on July 30, 2008, 11:10:18 am Looks really cool, what are your plans with the paints? Loved that Tiki logo on the doors! Thanks the logos are coming back but a little different and as for the rest of the car will stay as is for next year because I want to be able to make changes if nessecary. When the car is dialed in it will receive its paint which will be involving candys metalflake and goldleafe ;) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on August 05, 2008, 21:36:00 pm It's getting there,one item done dozens more to do ;D
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/71040.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/71041.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/71042.jpg) Just sanded the scoop with 120 grit sandingpaper the rest of the detailing is for the painters ;) Now I am going to make the rear fenders with quickrelease fasteners. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on August 05, 2008, 21:39:01 pm Have a nice pic of my new crank versus a standart 71 mm typ 4 crank
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/70825.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Prowagen on August 05, 2008, 21:44:40 pm Michael are you running a type 4 powerplant?
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on August 05, 2008, 21:46:31 pm Michael are you running a type 4 powerplant? Yes ;D Why? Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Prowagen on August 05, 2008, 21:52:54 pm Michael are you running a type 4 powerplant? Yes ;D Why? Michael Have you more details on what you plan with the engine? Case, bore size, cc etc? Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on August 05, 2008, 21:59:58 pm Michael are you running a type 4 powerplant? Yes ;D Why? Michael Have you more details on what you plan with the engine? Case, bore size, cc etc? I will be running my old 2.4 engine nex year with a turbo. And I am planning to build a brand new engine.Again typ4 but with pauter heads. It probably will be 86x103 which is close to 2.9 liters. The plan is to have the case machined for 6 studs per cilinder and for typ 1 lifters. The rest of the enginespecs will be determend when I have contact and advise from the enginebuilder as I need some one to do the machining and to help me put it all together. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Prowagen on August 05, 2008, 22:02:30 pm I will be running my old 2.4 engine nex year with a turbo. And I am planning to build a brand new engine.Again typ4 but with pauter heads. It probably will be 86x103 which is close to 2.9 liters. The plan is to have the case machined for 6 studs per cilinder and for typ 1 lifters. The rest of the enginespecs will be determend when I have contact and advise from the enginebuilder as I need some one to do the machining and to help me put it all together. Michael Should be quick with the old engine, it looks like it will finish off being light. When you have the 2.9 :o :o :o :o :o I am so looking forward to seeing this finished! Have you any drawing of how you want it to look? Rob. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: 67worshipper on August 05, 2008, 23:00:28 pm very interesting thread here.good work. ;)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on August 10, 2008, 15:19:39 pm Pushed the car outside again to dust it off and to take some pictures next to Pauls oval.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/71124.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/71123.jpg) It s obvious that the car should drop a little more ;) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on August 10, 2008, 15:39:12 pm Mike, can you show some pics, and maybe do's or don'ts about quick releasening the rear fenders. I want to do the same thing on my car for years, but pushing this little project forward :-\
Thanks Dude. Awesome Work. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on August 10, 2008, 15:44:18 pm Sure I will make some picture this week while working on the fenders
michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Bewitched666 on August 11, 2008, 12:00:12 pm Drop the noseeeeeeeeee Michael,haha ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on August 19, 2008, 21:45:37 pm been working on the fasteners of the rearfenders
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/71739.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/71740.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/71747.jpg) I use a dimpletool because I don't like the fasteners with the poprivets. michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on August 23, 2008, 17:04:11 pm I bought the tool as well, but on the bug i have poly fenders. Thanks for the fender-pics sofar. Really cool work Mike.
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Prowagen on August 23, 2008, 22:38:28 pm I bought the tool as well, but on the bug i have poly fenders. Thanks for the fender-pics sofar. Really cool work Mike. I was thinking about that also, surely with glass wings you could just chamfur the edges of the hold to give the same effect??? Looking good Michael, Your work is great. Is the garage your business? Rob. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on August 24, 2008, 17:43:24 pm I bought the tool as well, but on the bug i have poly fenders. Thanks for the fender-pics sofar. Really cool work Mike. I was thinking about that also, surely with glass wings you could just chamfur the edges of the hold to give the same effect??? Looking good Michael, Your work is great. Is the garage your business? Rob. michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on September 01, 2008, 16:50:00 pm Got some stuff today from AJ Sims today,
Intake (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/72180.jpg) and boostcontroller (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/72182.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/72181.jpg) michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on September 02, 2008, 15:54:35 pm Michael are you running a type 4 powerplant? Yes ;D Why? Michael Have you more details on what you plan with the engine? Case, bore size, cc etc? I will be running my old 2.4 engine nex year with a turbo. And I am planning to build a brand new engine.Again typ4 but with pauter heads. It probably will be 86x103 which is close to 2.9 liters. The plan is to have the case machined for 6 studs per cilinder and for typ 1 lifters. The rest of the enginespecs will be determend when I have contact and advise from the enginebuilder as I need some one to do the machining and to help me put it all together. Michael Hi Mike, I'm doing a T4 as well (80 X 103), my heads are already done by Ron Fleming and prepared for 5 studs. I have a new T4 case that needs to be prepped as well. Who is you (fav) machine guy ? Thanks, Harry Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on September 02, 2008, 17:20:02 pm I am planning to have Udo Becker do all the machining.I used to go to Bas Motorsport but I don't think they do the 6 stud modification.
Also I only here good stories about Udo even when I was at Pauter this summer. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Marty on September 03, 2008, 00:36:27 am Got some stuff today from AJ Sims today, . and boostcontroller (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/72182.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/72181.jpg) He is STILL selling that counterfeit crap? ::) Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on September 03, 2008, 15:39:01 pm I am planning to have Udo Becker do all the machining.I used to go to Bas Motorsport but I don't think they do the 6 stud modification. Also I only here good stories about Udo even when I was at Pauter this summer. Michael You confirmed my thoughts ! ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on October 05, 2008, 14:22:41 pm Not much progress lately.The only thing I did was change the cable that operates the gearbox selector.
And I bought a pair of headlightcovers from a 993 porsche.I am going to make them fit the headlight ring as a replacement of the oriinal headlight assembly (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/72924.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/72925.jpg) michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on October 08, 2008, 05:03:25 am Finaly decided to loose the chrome trim
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/72998.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/73000.jpg) And finished the tabs to mount the fender on (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/72999.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Prowagen on October 08, 2008, 09:31:58 am Not much progress lately.The only thing I did was change the cable that operates the gearbox selector. michael Michael what gearbox you running, cable select? Rob. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on October 08, 2008, 14:41:38 pm Not much progress lately.The only thing I did was change the cable that operates the gearbox selector. michael Michael what gearbox you running, cable select? Rob. I am running a renault 25 UN1 gearbox. This was the only gearbox that was affordable at the time I build the brown Tiki last year.Robert Jongen used to run one and it was able to hold around 400bhp without breaking. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Prowagen on October 09, 2008, 12:39:30 pm I am running a renault 25 UN1 gearbox. This was the only gearbox that was affordable at the time I build the brown Tiki last year.Robert Jongen used to run one and it was able to hold around 400bhp without breaking. Wow thats interesting, this is a 5 speed box right? So did you have to get an adapter plate or a new bell housing made to mate up to the engine bolt pattern? How easy was it to adapt the cable shifter? And does the gearbox rotate and drive the right way from standard or did anything have to be done like flipping the diff? Regards, Rob. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on October 09, 2008, 13:14:08 pm I am running a renault 25 UN1 gearbox. This was the only gearbox that was affordable at the time I build the brown Tiki last year.Robert Jongen used to run one and it was able to hold around 400bhp without breaking. Wow thats interesting, this is a 5 speed box right? So did you have to get an adapter plate or a new bell housing made to mate up to the engine bolt pattern? How easy was it to adapt the cable shifter? And does the gearbox rotate and drive the right way from standard or did anything have to be done like flipping the diff? Regards, Rob. Hi yes it's a 5 speed box but I am not using 5th. The diff has to be flipped wich is fairly straight forward if you know how to set preload and how to shim the diff. I removed the original bellhousing of the renault gearbox then fitted an adapterplate so I could use the bellhousing of a typ25 bus.My 2.4 bolts up to this belhousing and I can use the normal beetle clutchcable set up. Also if I have to go to heavier pressureplates I can easily change the clutch to a hydraulic set up. As a shifter I am using the shifter of a 90s To#¤ta because it has an arm that moves forward when you move the stick to the left.This way when I move the shifter to the left I pull a cable which controls the gearselector for the 1st and 2nd gear. Í will make some pictures this week to make things more asy to understand. michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Prowagen on October 09, 2008, 14:18:14 pm Cool thanks Michael, would be good to get a closer look.
Cheers, Rob. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on October 14, 2008, 21:43:21 pm Sanded the welded spots today,
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/73211.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/73212.jpg) For Prowagen: This is the shifter I am using, (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/73209.jpg) The lever going in the tunnel is for operating the gearselector. Here is the nose from te gearbox, (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/73210.jpg) The cable is not yet connected cause I am searching for a good cable to use.It will probable be a throttlecable from an outboard engine. ;) Hope this explaines it a little, michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Martin Greaves on October 14, 2008, 21:56:03 pm Hi Michael look good should be finish soon then. ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on October 14, 2008, 22:00:32 pm Hi Michael look good should be finish soon then. ;D pfffff,I wish. Hope to get the car running in time for the first drag day in Bitburg (Believe april 2009). It's going to be a lot of work but I think it will work out allright. Youre turbo is in good hands ;D ;D ;D Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Martin Greaves on October 14, 2008, 22:04:12 pm Cool one
Your going to love a turbo car. ;D Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on October 17, 2008, 13:01:55 pm one gone one to go,
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/73258.jpg) It is slow but its getting there ;) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: 67worshipper on October 17, 2008, 19:23:19 pm Rome wasnt built in a day. Perfection takes time ;) good work and an interesting thread :)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on October 17, 2008, 22:25:44 pm AWESOME WORK Mike.
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: vwcab on October 17, 2008, 23:29:52 pm Yep,I like it.Can't wait to see the finished car.
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on October 18, 2008, 06:46:31 am Thanks guys :)
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Bewitched666 on October 18, 2008, 12:07:25 pm I'll be around tilburg one of these days Michael and will drop in at the boxer.
Say hi to Ron for me, Stanford 8) Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on October 22, 2008, 15:34:04 pm And number 2 is gone :P :P
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/73399.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/73401.jpg) Now a question: What should I do with the bumperholes in the frontvalance? Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Prowagen on October 22, 2008, 15:55:57 pm Run T-Bars its supposed to be Cal Look ;)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on October 22, 2008, 19:20:18 pm do not weld them, think of the weight ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mychatype3 on October 23, 2008, 13:51:19 pm Run T-Bars its supposed to be Cal Look ;) I told him also hopes he lissens :P Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Bewitched666 on October 23, 2008, 18:06:04 pm For a gasser look leave the t-bars away and leave the holes open,besides saving weight ;D its the gasser look from back then.
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on October 29, 2008, 19:55:08 pm For tonight just some pictures ;)
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/73630.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/73629.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Martin Greaves on October 29, 2008, 22:55:20 pm Michael
The plates on the roll cage going to the pan could do with being bigger. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Prowagen on October 30, 2008, 13:36:36 pm Oh yeah good point Martin!
Michael if you want the car to be legal for UK competitions (Should you come over here) the plates need to be 6" x 6" Cheers, Rob. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on October 30, 2008, 18:31:11 pm Oh yeah good point Martin! Michael if you want the car to be legal for UK competitions (Should you come over here) the plates need to be 6" x 6" Cheers, Rob. Okay thanks guys,But can they be bolted and bent? I definately want to come over to the UK so I will change the plates. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on October 30, 2008, 21:03:13 pm Hey Tiki,
I heard you are working on some new weight saving ideas ;D Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on October 30, 2008, 21:06:22 pm Hey Tiki, I heard you are working on some new weight saving ideas ;D Yep here it is ;D ;D ;D (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/73642.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: metpeter on November 04, 2008, 22:08:26 pm Hey Tiki, I heard you are working on some new weight saving ideas ;D Yep here it is ;D ;D ;D Michael 100 points! ;D Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on November 04, 2008, 22:18:46 pm Hey Tiki, I heard you are working on some new weight saving ideas ;D Yep here it is ;D ;D ;D Michael 100 points! ;D Hey Dude you found the way to the Lounge,Welcome Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Jesse/DVK on November 04, 2008, 22:29:54 pm What is the meaning? Making the doors out of polyester/carbon??
The rest looks good! First gasser of Holland I guess? Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on November 04, 2008, 22:35:50 pm What is the meaning? Making the doors out of polyester/carbon?? The rest looks good! First gasser of Holland I guess? Fahrvergnugen is just f@##$king with us,the pic of the door is taken as he was fitting it in my car to make sure his meisurements are correct. ;) The door in the pic is for his 57 ragtop Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on November 05, 2008, 12:41:50 pm Quote Fahrvergnugen is just f@##$king with us,the pic of the door is taken as he was fitting it in my car to make sure his meisurements are correct. ;) The door in the pic is for his 57 ragtop Michael Yep, thats gonna be my new door. new lower part and outer shell. Here's the project (just started this blog) http://fast-air.skynetblogs.be/ Paul. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on November 05, 2008, 12:43:39 pm Quote 100 points! ;D Hey Peter, Bin driving your beetle yesterday, drives verry well. Pretty fast little 1600. Paul. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Dokke/DFL on November 05, 2008, 17:05:35 pm What is the meaning? Making the doors out of polyester/carbon?? The rest looks good! First gasser of Holland I guess? Sorry, VW gasser don't run turbo ... Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on November 05, 2008, 22:29:22 pm What is the meaning? Making the doors out of polyester/carbon?? The rest looks good! First gasser of Holland I guess? Sorry, VW gasser don't run turbo ... None off them? Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: metpeter on November 06, 2008, 09:10:09 am Quote Hey Dude you found the way to the Lounge,Welcome Michael Yep, I've heard that the real man are here ;D Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Prowagen on November 10, 2008, 17:21:36 pm Hi Michael, I think the floor plates for the cage can be bent only if they are welded in! But you will have to check the MSA rule book, perhaps one of the Outlaws can help here???
Rob. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on November 19, 2008, 13:57:10 pm Worked on the rear fenders as they had the egg taillights instead of the heart taillights.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/74084.jpg) I took the slicks of to put them in a dark warm place for winter.Now it shows how much narrower the rear is with stock wheels. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/74083.jpg) I am taking all the things that are ready home to paint all the insides of the panels semi gloss black like in the old days.The gar gets pretty naked. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/74082.jpg) I will take the body of the floorpan one more time in a few weeks to tidy things up. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: metpeter on November 19, 2008, 19:47:29 pm Hi Michael,
Those (stock) rear wheels looks very familiar to me! Just call me when you need an axtra hand. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on November 19, 2008, 19:53:21 pm Hi Michael, Those (stock) rear wheels looks very familiar to me! Just call me when you need an axtra hand. Wil do thanks dude, Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on November 29, 2008, 16:16:05 pm to keep costs down a little bit I decided to do the insides myself with semi gloss black.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/74301.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 01, 2008, 20:57:12 pm The body is of for the last time.Time to do the last jobs on the body and to change the cage a bit.
2 Bars are bent a little so I am taking them out and replace them. Also I am making the floorplates bigger (thanks Martin). (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/74384.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 03, 2008, 19:12:54 pm So on with the project.
The body is up in the air so I can work on it in a comfortable way ;) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/74400.jpg) I removed the metalclips that hold the headliner on the B pilars. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/74403.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/74404.jpg) And all the rest of the crap inside the car. ;D (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/74402.jpg) I am trying to get the inside of the car ready for paint in the next few weeks. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: JeePee/DVK on December 06, 2008, 09:02:54 am The body is of for the last time.Time to do the last jobs on the body and to change the cage a bit. 2 Bars are bent a little so I am taking them out and replace them. Also I am making the floorplates bigger (thanks Martin). (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/74384.jpg) Michael Nice sandrail. :P Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Black Sheep on December 06, 2008, 22:24:34 pm The body is of for the last time.Time to do the last jobs on the body and to change the cage a bit. 2 Bars are bent a little so I am taking them out and replace them. Also I am making the floorplates bigger (thanks Martin). (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/74384.jpg) Michael I know you Dutch guys like to smoke dodgy shit but this photo is going a bit to far. :D Boom Boom on Glenn's PC Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 07, 2008, 16:19:55 pm Yeah it is a bit hazy in the pic ;D
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on December 07, 2008, 21:00:34 pm I know you Dutch guys like to smoke dodgy shit but this photo is going a bit to far. :D Boom Boom on Glenn's PC Building thing like this needs alitle smoke from time to time, keeps your mind open. PEACE 8) Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 15, 2008, 21:56:29 pm Christmas comes early this year.A happy guy gave me this .
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/74612.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 19, 2008, 13:49:05 pm Finished of the b-post on the passenger side today
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/74822.jpg) And I finished welding up all the holes from the trim. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/74824.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/74825.jpg) Finaly I closed one of the heaterchannels (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/74823.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 23, 2008, 22:43:41 pm Been sanding and painting parts of the inside.The inside is going to be satin black like back in the days.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/74945.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/74946.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: thehanz DVK on December 24, 2008, 16:02:40 pm looking good michael....but what inside ??? there isn't any left ;D
good way off spending these day's Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 24, 2008, 16:11:01 pm Thanks Hans ;D
Started modifiyng the rear suspension today as I wasn't happy with the current set-up. First I removed the lower shockmount on the trailingarm. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/74955.jpg) Then I made a bracket for the topmount. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/74956.jpg) I bolted everything together again to see where the new lower mount will go. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/74957.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: richie on December 25, 2008, 01:55:03 am nice to see you making progress :) that top mount will need more bracing,ideally another tab on the other end of the bolt or it will flex and maybe shear off,but i am sure you knew that ;) :D
cheers richie Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 25, 2008, 10:57:49 am Yeah this is just for mock up.I will make some additional bracing to the brackets to make sure nothing bends or breaks.
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 30, 2008, 23:19:32 pm So I ditched the entire backside of the cage tonight as it didn't "look" right.I could have tried and make the new suspension set up work but it looked like crap.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/75112.jpg) Started with the new design, (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/75113.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/75114.jpg) More later, Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mr horsepower on January 06, 2009, 20:06:25 pm How is the welding going on now tiki tiger!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;) ;)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 06, 2009, 22:41:28 pm @ MR horsepower,I haven't had the time to try it tonight because the shop looked more like a bar tonight.
I made some new bars instead and will weld them somewhere this week. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/75488.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/75487.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/75486.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mr horsepower on January 06, 2009, 22:57:02 pm Hi if you got the feeling of it (and i know you will )
i ll wil have one waiting for you Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 13, 2009, 22:08:11 pm a little progress,
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/75702.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/75701.jpg) O and I switched trailingarms left to right to get the right camber. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mr horsepower on January 13, 2009, 22:14:06 pm O hier ben je ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 17, 2009, 12:48:47 pm Had time to work on the car this morning.
Made one side of the rear end suspension today. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/75753.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/75752.jpg) I am pretty happy with the way it turned out and I think it will hold.I am adding some bracing on the top mount though. Hopefully I get the other side done this week then I can add some more bars to the cage to make it more rigid. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: thehanz DVK on January 17, 2009, 14:56:36 pm this sure does look better then the previos set up....keep on going
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on January 17, 2009, 16:24:04 pm Cool Mike !
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Black Sheep on January 17, 2009, 16:24:57 pm What size slick are you planning on running Michael ? as you may want to think about narrowing those A arms to get your rubber well in under the rear fenders while your setting up the rear coil over positions .
Great thread this , love to see what your up to , its looking good 8) Glenn. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 17, 2009, 19:13:44 pm What size slick are you planning on running Michael ? as you may want to think about narrowing those A arms to get your rubber well in under the rear fenders while your setting up the rear coil over positions . Great thread this , love to see what your up to , its looking good 8) Glenn. For now I have a set of 6x26 MH slicks but maybe I have to go 8,5x26. I am going to order some new rear wheels from Greg Weld with a 4"backspace.If my meassurements are correct this is going to fit. I have someone making a set of hubs like the porsche 944 but with chevy pcd and from 7075 aluminium. Thanks for the comments guys it keeps me focused on finishing the car ;) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 20, 2009, 21:47:16 pm Not much tonight but a little progress.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/75960.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/75959.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on January 27, 2009, 15:49:24 pm PM.
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 28, 2009, 09:09:10 am Put the car upside down yesterday to do the welding I couldn't do before.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76154.jpg) And I got the first pictures of my new rear hubs. These are copies of the 944 hubs.I have them made of out aluminium and with the chevy pcd. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76155.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76156.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76157.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76158.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76159.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on January 28, 2009, 16:32:30 pm Mike, is the same machine guy doing the splines for you ?
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 28, 2009, 16:46:07 pm Mike, is the same machine guy doing the splines for you ? Yes it is the same guy. He is just starting his own bussines in Lopik. You can contact him through his website. www.mebejo.nl Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 28, 2009, 17:05:52 pm I cut off the fork because it has There was hardly any strength in it.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76175.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76176.jpg) I will add more tubes when the motor is back in. Now the car is a roller again. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76178.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76179.jpg) Putting more tube in to get the cage stiffer. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76177.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: vwcab on January 28, 2009, 20:35:15 pm Looking good Michael. ;)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 03, 2009, 22:45:29 pm Didn't do much on the car tonight as we had to make room for Pauls (fahrvergnugen)oval.
Managed to make a bar behind the seat. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76354.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76355.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 04, 2009, 23:03:16 pm Hey Boom Boom I replaced the welded bars from the cage.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76382.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76383.jpg) Thanks again for mentioning it ;) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76384.jpg) Me trying to weld ;D Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Martin Greaves on February 04, 2009, 23:15:32 pm Hey Boom Boom I replaced the welded bars from the cage. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76382.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76383.jpg) Thanks again for mentioning it ;) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76384.jpg) Me trying to weld ;D Michael Good boy I'm keeping my eye on you my son. :D ;D Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 07, 2009, 23:20:10 pm Picked up the rear hubs tonight and I must say John did a really good job.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76427.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76426.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on February 09, 2009, 21:01:07 pm Wow. This guy is an artist ! Wich studs did you gave him Michael ?
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 09, 2009, 21:03:48 pm those are M12x1.5 rh
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on February 09, 2009, 21:08:47 pm those are M12x1.5 rh Michael Thanks Dude, i'm going for longer studs in the (CB) rear and (VW) front as well. Makes life a little easier. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 09, 2009, 21:14:15 pm Hey Harry look at www.biesheuvel.nl they have the studs in many different dimensions.
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on February 09, 2009, 21:17:17 pm Hey Harry look at www.biesheuvel.nl they have the studs in many different dimensions. Michael N.I.C.E. S.I.T.E. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 10, 2009, 22:50:23 pm Put the body back on (again)
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76505.jpg) Switched fuelcells as I think the alloy 1 gallon would be too small.So I am going to use the 4 gallon tank. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76504.jpg) Now I am ready for the aluminium panelling :P Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 17, 2009, 22:33:34 pm Fitted the wheelybars tonight.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76774.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76775.jpg) Now I cab put some tubing between the fork and the cage above the tranny. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on February 18, 2009, 16:45:47 pm Michael, how do you determine the "flex" of the wheelie-bar, or are you mounting it as-is ?
Thanks, Harry Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 18, 2009, 18:59:51 pm Michael, how do you determine the "flex" of the wheelie-bar, or are you mounting it as-is ? Thanks, Harry Yes I am mounting them as is and can set flex later when engine is installed.It is well engineered. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Black Sheep on February 18, 2009, 20:05:41 pm Don't let Mr Webb see them Michael , You don't want his opinion of sissy sticks posted on this thread ::)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 18, 2009, 20:37:38 pm Don't let Mr Webb see them Michael , You don't want his opinion of sissy sticks posted on this thread ::) Yeah I know :D but I think he would have made the finishline last weekend if he fitted them to his cabrio ;) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Black Sheep on February 18, 2009, 21:33:09 pm Go on then you tell him , your a braver man than me ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 18, 2009, 21:36:37 pm Go on then you tell him , your a braver man than me ;D Nah I was just thinking out loud again ;D Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Martin Greaves on February 18, 2009, 21:39:46 pm Come on guys it not that hard. ;D
Oh WEBB stop pissing about and pull some sissy sticks on your car. :D Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Black Sheep on February 18, 2009, 21:52:47 pm Now you had to go and stat something :o Didn't ya ::)
Watch out hear comes the MONSTER ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on February 21, 2009, 16:13:03 pm Picked up the rear hubs tonight and I must say John did a really good job. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76427.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76426.jpg) Michael Mike, are you really, really sure about using aluminum hubs ? Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 21, 2009, 17:40:09 pm Yes I am Hurry.And that is because it is the strongest aluminium that is available and is the same grade Jaycee is using ;).
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 21, 2009, 17:52:05 pm (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76848.jpg)
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76849.jpg) Got this one sent from THE HANZ thanks dude. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 23, 2009, 16:12:57 pm The cage is allmost ready now just one more plate for the righthand coilover and then it is finished.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76878.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76879.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 03, 2009, 22:45:25 pm I replaced the floor plates of the cage near the door hinges as they where too small.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/77157.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: 71CALRIPPER on March 04, 2009, 07:59:37 am Yo dude sent you a pm about the brakes :)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Adele AW on March 04, 2009, 08:56:15 am Picked up the rear hubs tonight and I must say John did a really good job. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76427.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76426.jpg) Michael Are they press in studs? I would be a bit concerned about that personally. I've had them strip on me before and that was on a steel hub not alloy. The RLR/Jaycee ones have screw in studs which is just a standard Moroso part and then Shawn Geers ones have the same but he also offers a upgrade to the Mark Williams larger screw in stud which is really nice. I guess at the end of the day it's still an alloy hub but I personally feel safer with the screw in stud :) Good work though dude, car is looking good! Steve (On Adele's login!) Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Ragtop on March 04, 2009, 10:05:48 am Hello,
Really nice work!! Are you going to run without frontbrakes? I mean with a turbo engine you will reach quite some speed. I know that you are planning of using a brake chute but still? Cheers Johan Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mychatype3 on March 04, 2009, 12:48:55 pm Hello, Really nice work!! Are you going to run without frontbrakes? I mean with a turbo engine you will reach quite some speed. I know that you are planning of using a brake chute but still? Cheers Johan I now he orderd a shute from Strout ;) Picked up the rear hubs tonight and I must say John did a really good job. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76427.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/76426.jpg) Michael Are they press in studs? I would be a bit concerned about that personally. I've had them strip on me before and that was on a steel hub not alloy. The RLR/Jaycee ones have screw in studs which is just a standard Moroso part and then Shawn Geers ones have the same but he also offers a upgrade to the Mark Williams larger screw in stud which is really nice. I guess at the end of the day it's still an alloy hub but I personally feel safer with the screw in stud :) Good work though dude, car is looking good! Steve (On Adele's login!) Yes they are press in but the alloy is very special 8) Tiki will explain ;D Greetings mycha Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 04, 2009, 14:44:10 pm Hey Steve, Yes they are press-in studs as Mycha allready told.
I think the press-in studs are safer then the screw-in.I used to drive my daily with the screw-in and they would come loose thightening the bolts. I was told that screw-ins are not allowed for racing because of that. The alloy used is 7075 grade 1 which is the toughest alloy around.The gold shine it has is from the amount of titanium in the alloy. The original porsche hubs are cast steel and about half the thickness of my aluminium hubs just to be safe ;). I think it is all a matter of trial and error but I am pretty sure it will hold,thanks for the comment anyway. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Neil Davies on March 04, 2009, 14:46:04 pm I've seen screw in studs that have a shoulder on the back to tighten up against - Wilwood brake kits for big V8 stuff use them. There wouldn't be the room inside a drum for them, but there might be here.
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 04, 2009, 14:51:44 pm @ Neil I didn't know that but I will try it with the press-in first.If something goes wrong I can allways change them.
Will keep an eye on them regularly. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Neil Davies on March 04, 2009, 15:05:26 pm No worries Michael - I didn't know about them either until yesterday morning reading Street Rodder magazine on the toilet... :o
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: SteveW on March 05, 2009, 00:17:55 am Hey Steve, Yes they are press-in studs as Mycha allready told. I think the press-in studs are safer then the screw-in.I used to drive my daily with the screw-in and they would come loose thightening the bolts. I was told that screw-ins are not allowed for racing because of that. The alloy used is 7075 grade 1 which is the toughest alloy around.The gold shine it has is from the amount of titanium in the alloy. The original porsche hubs are cast steel and about half the thickness of my aluminium hubs just to be safe ;). I think it is all a matter of trial and error but I am pretty sure it will hold,thanks for the comment anyway. Michael All of the Strange and Mark Williams axles/brakes are screw in and so perfectly fine for racing. They just need to be correctly torqued and they should be fine. I have torqued mine to 80ft/lb with a dab of Loctite threadlock for good measure. My wheels have been torqued to 80ft/lb and there is no movement on the studs. I guess we could compare notes and get a real measure of whats working and what's not. :) Steve Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Todi on March 05, 2009, 09:12:57 am Just love this car!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 06, 2009, 19:17:26 pm Got inpiration after reading the weight saving thread ;D
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/77214.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on March 08, 2009, 12:13:58 pm Watch out Michael......Drilling holes becomes an addiction... 8)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 08, 2009, 12:18:49 pm I know ;).Not everybody likes it but that just makes me want to drill even more holes ;D
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on March 08, 2009, 12:50:09 pm ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Black Sheep on March 08, 2009, 19:06:25 pm I hope your Mrs don't get to see this pic :o, coz mine would go nuts if see knew what I was using her ironing board for ::) ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 08, 2009, 20:06:54 pm I hope your Mrs don't get to see this pic :o, coz mine would go nuts if see knew what I was using her ironing board for ::) ;D Mine is pretty understanding cause she is well aware of my vw-illnes ;D ;)Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Black Sheep on March 08, 2009, 21:33:00 pm ;D ;) 8)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 18, 2009, 18:31:44 pm My buddy Mychatype3 is helping me get the tiki fnished before the show season.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/77811.jpg) He is finnishing the front beam. I am working on the rear of the car.The brakes are coming together all I need is the calipers but they are ready to be picked up as soon as money allows. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/77812.jpg) I finnaly got a phonecall today that the engine case and the heads are ready.Now all I need to do is make time to pick it up. :'( Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 18, 2009, 21:32:17 pm Got the 2009 version of the TIKI tonight.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/77813.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on March 18, 2009, 21:57:21 pm London Ink ? ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 18, 2009, 22:06:41 pm London Ink ? ;D I've been thinking about it but first I want the"welcome to Las Vegas"sign on my left side of my chest. ;D Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on March 19, 2009, 20:00:32 pm Maybe we should see, Corey, Hannah, Kat & Kim...
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 19, 2009, 22:18:32 pm Corey Miller makes some cool stuff but I hate Kats additude
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: richie on March 20, 2009, 13:32:46 pm Come on guys it not that hard. ;D Oh WEBB stop pissing about and pull some sissy sticks on your car. :D Now this was only a 6.54 which is a 10.40/10.50 so way quicker than Martin will ever go :o :D but bars would only have slowed it down ::) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4cVnMBGP-4 Cars looking good micheal, Glen,stop messing around on here, go to the garage and get yours done :P :D cheers richie Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 30, 2009, 20:57:58 pm Work started on the engine.I was going to put the turbo on my old 2.4 typ 4 but to do it properly I had to open the case so I thought why not take a new case.
Now I don't have the holes from the porschefan as I don't want to use that. It is a fresh case that hasn't been overhauled before. I got it opened up for 103 mm cilinders and alignedbored. Also I got it rebushed for typ 1 lifters instead of the typ 4 lifters. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78284.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78285.jpg) The case also got pins on the middle bearing to prevent it from flexing. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78283.jpg) There is still a lot to do before the case and heads are ready but hopefully it will all be ready before BUG-IN3. The case has to be cleared for the crank and a custom cam has to be made to clear the rods. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on March 30, 2009, 21:36:11 pm YESSs. But Mike, why lighnbore a new case ??
PM. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Black Sheep on March 30, 2009, 21:56:00 pm Come on guys it not that hard. ;D Oh WEBB stop pissing about and pull some sissy sticks on your car. :D Now this was only a 6.54 which is a 10.40/10.50 so way quicker than Martin will ever go :o :D but bars would only have slowed it down ::) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4cVnMBGP-4 Cars looking good micheal, Glen,stop messing around on here, go to the garage and get yours done :P :D cheers richie Hah , been messing about on mine tonight and actually drove it :o ..... the twenty feet back into the garage ;D gonna take it out for a shake down tomorrow night 8) Car's looking good Michael and yes why did you need to get a new case alinebored ??? Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: vwcab on March 30, 2009, 22:31:51 pm Hi Michael,what's the engine-size in "cc"?(the bore is 103mm)
;) Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 31, 2009, 05:21:25 am Hi Michael,what's the engine-size in "cc"?(the bore is 103mm) ;) It is 86x103 so 2866cc ;D Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Sander/DVK on March 31, 2009, 09:12:13 am YESSs. But Mike, why lighnbore a new case ?? PM. Because it have shuffle pins. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mychatype3 on March 31, 2009, 11:16:28 am The case also got pins on the middle bearing to prevent it from flexing. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78283.jpg) Why only two pins in the middle and not six in total, at al bearings like "wally's" turbo case? Greetings mycha Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Sander/DVK on March 31, 2009, 11:29:27 am Mycha, maybe because the difference in HP's ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on March 31, 2009, 13:28:57 pm YESSs. But Mike, why lighnbore a new case ?? PM. Because it have shuffle pins. It is a good "used" case not a new case, that is why ;) Paul. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mychatype3 on March 31, 2009, 14:42:17 pm Mycha, maybe because the difference in HP's ;D ;D ;) :P Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 31, 2009, 15:42:47 pm @Mycha the one bearing wearing the most from flexing is the middle the rest is strong enough ;)
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 31, 2009, 21:30:10 pm The frontbeam got finished tonight all that is needed no is to fit the dropped spindles.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78347.jpg) I started sanding the body so I can start painting the car next week. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78348.jpg) I decided to paint the car myself in a suede color as I don't have the funds for a proper paintjob right now.(really want a paintbox paintjob ;D) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on March 31, 2009, 21:51:01 pm Go for it Mike.
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 31, 2009, 21:52:14 pm Go for it Mike. Thanks dude the inspiration is coming back just like the sunshine ;D ;D ;D Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on March 31, 2009, 21:52:51 pm YESSs. But Mike, why lighnbore a new case ?? PM. Because it have shuffle pins. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on March 31, 2009, 21:55:49 pm Go for it Mike. Thanks dude the inspiration is coming back just like the sunshine ;D ;D ;D Michael Me too, did more this week than the last 3 months. (but also had Dad on my mind) Now for little details. Sat. 20 Celsius....Tiki-Temps. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Sander/DVK on March 31, 2009, 21:56:40 pm YESSs. But Mike, why lighnbore a new case ?? PM. Because it have shuffle pins. Sorry dude ??? If you take a look at the picture, you can figure it out by yourself :P Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on March 31, 2009, 21:58:27 pm Mike. i have all the parts for the KG-T4 Engine. 80 x 103. If you don't mind i would like to share some thoughts in the future.
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 31, 2009, 21:58:34 pm Go for it Mike. Thanks dude the inspiration is coming back just like the sunshine ;D ;D ;D Michael Me too, did more this week than the last 3 months. (but also had Dad on my mind) Now for little details. Sat. 20 Celsius....Tiki-Temps. Hope he is doing better now!! Yeah saturday is Tiki temps for shure as there will be my birthday party ;D Michael Ps regarding the engine no problem Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on March 31, 2009, 22:00:50 pm How many (Valve) Springs are you then....
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 31, 2009, 22:02:05 pm 36 :P
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on March 31, 2009, 22:09:14 pm Getting 54 (CC in the Cyl. Head Chamber) .... ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 01, 2009, 17:03:30 pm Finally received a package from the old US of A ;D.
It is the stroud safety dragchute. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78359.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78360.jpg) I don't know if i will need it allready this season but I thought it is better to buy and mount one while I am working on the car rather then when it is all finished. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Bewitched666 on April 02, 2009, 07:17:02 am Agree,using a chute depends how long the road after the finish is ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 02, 2009, 18:16:28 pm Tiki got home today ;)
Now I can start painting it ;DPatinastyle (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78370.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Paulus on April 02, 2009, 21:01:49 pm Finally received a package from the old US of A ;D. It is the stroud safety dragchute. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78359.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78360.jpg) I don't know if i will need it allready this season but I thought it is better to buy and mount one while I am working on the car rather then when it is all finished. Michael Nooo......You gona drop it out of a plane ?? :o ;D Damn cool thing !!! Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 03, 2009, 19:43:32 pm Painting started ;D
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78388.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Airspeed on April 03, 2009, 19:48:10 pm Chute: remove before flight.
Plastic covers: remove before painting! :D Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 04, 2009, 10:36:56 am A bit more ;D
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78392.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 04, 2009, 12:27:44 pm And more ;D
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78393.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Bewitched666 on April 04, 2009, 15:49:34 pm That looks cool Michael 8)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 04, 2009, 16:53:17 pm And painting ;D......
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78403.jpg) Hopefully I won't get kicked of this forum and sent to the hoodride guys ;D Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 05, 2009, 17:46:39 pm and more painting,
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78425.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78426.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Nico86 on April 05, 2009, 19:00:50 pm Awesome !
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: vwcab on April 05, 2009, 19:21:52 pm Lookin' good so far,Michael.(btw,that grey bug with orange stripes and #86,was that yours?)
Peter Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 05, 2009, 19:23:18 pm Lookin' good so far,Michael.(btw,that grey bug with orange stripes and #86,was that yours?) Peter Yeah it was,it actualy was my first car ever :D Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on April 05, 2009, 19:43:25 pm Hey semi oldie,
Why are you painting the inside of this thing you call a car? I thought you go for black. Paul. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 05, 2009, 19:46:32 pm Hey semi oldie, Why are you painting the inside of this thing you call a car? I thought you go for black. Paul. Yes the inside will be black except the dash ;) Peter and Nico thanks guys. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Black Sheep on April 05, 2009, 21:00:19 pm Sorry to put a spanner it the works Michael , but I thought they painted the inside's of old gassers back to limit glare from the sun which could put you off your concentration on the strip ahead and your gauges .
Surely if you paint the dash anything other than black it would be at odds with the whole point of a black interior ???. Just my 2 cents ::) Cars looking great 8) 8), cant wait to see it at EBI Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on April 06, 2009, 15:52:53 pm Mike, i have to re-paint the lower half of my bus, what paint/roller/spraygun combo are you using. TX.
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 06, 2009, 17:29:21 pm Hey Hurry,I am using paint from www.militäirlacke.de
I apply it with a roller as it is a suede finish. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 06, 2009, 19:03:13 pm I think you are right.I didn't know exactly wherter the dash was outside color or black.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78475.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78476.jpg) and now on with the painting ;D Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Black Sheep on April 06, 2009, 19:19:29 pm Thats better 8) now what else needs sorting out ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on April 06, 2009, 19:57:58 pm Good to see you are going for black 8)
I am not only old, i am also wise. You should listen to me more often ;D Cheers, Paul. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 07, 2009, 21:46:23 pm Painting the floorpan,
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78494.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 11, 2009, 14:57:37 pm Picked up the rear discs last night.
I had them redrilled to chevy pattern.The guy doing this asked me if I wanted him to put them on a diet and balance them. ;D(he must be a mindreader) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78594.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78595.jpg) They are 750 grams lighter each and fully balanced. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 14, 2009, 21:31:46 pm Fitted the stage brake tonight,
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78826.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78825.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Nostalgiavw67 on April 14, 2009, 21:52:42 pm Hi Michael,
just noticed that you put some sprindle wheels on your car. Did you have pics on the mods you made to mount them? Thanks Jerome I had the chance to take a set of frontrunners and a wast gate in my luggage so the "to have list" is getting a bit shorter allthough it is getting longer due to all the great stuff I saw in the Us. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/68810.jpg) michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 15, 2009, 15:26:05 pm Hey Jerome there are no mods car to the car other then narrowing the frontbeam to clear the fenders.
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 15, 2009, 18:56:42 pm Finished the brown on the shell all that is left to do is go round the inside one more time with black and then do the fenders and decklid.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78843.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on April 15, 2009, 19:59:39 pm Oh Man, love the hole / balancing job on the brakes.
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 15, 2009, 20:02:08 pm Oh Man, love the hole / balancing job on the brakes. Me too I have that image on my phone as a background ;D Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mychatype3 on April 15, 2009, 20:14:38 pm Finished the brown on the shell all that is left to do is go round the inside one more time with black and then do the fenders and decklid. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78843.jpg) Michael Nice mister Tiki :o me like :-* Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 21, 2009, 17:11:02 pm Thanks Mycha,
How is this for a color? (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79041.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 21, 2009, 21:26:32 pm Added more tubing around the gearbox,
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79045.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79044.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 23, 2009, 20:04:04 pm Found some sandingpaper in the shop ;D
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79104.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79103.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Black Sheep on April 23, 2009, 21:56:30 pm Oh now that I like 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Jon on April 24, 2009, 11:32:03 am Nice effect!!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: jamiep_jamiep on April 24, 2009, 11:44:52 am Wow that looks cool!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: vwcab on April 24, 2009, 11:50:31 am way to go Michael,very COOL 8)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 24, 2009, 18:23:44 pm Thanks guys,
Fat lines, (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79123.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on April 26, 2009, 20:04:37 pm Very Old School Tattooish. 8)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Paulus on April 26, 2009, 20:28:18 pm Damn that looks nice :o
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 28, 2009, 21:51:49 pm Fatstened the fuelcell,
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79289.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79288.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: cal-look 56 on April 28, 2009, 23:00:16 pm That lettering looks awesome. Very nice work, I envy you. :o
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on May 01, 2009, 19:51:14 pm Just came back from Hannover with the latest parts for the rear lights.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79375.jpg) The list gets smaller ;) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on May 03, 2009, 10:12:58 am Got some pictures from my machinist.He is making the steeringshaft with a quick disconnect for my steeringwheel.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79401.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79402.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79403.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: jamiep_jamiep on May 03, 2009, 10:37:17 am Looks like you got srted with al the lights!! nice one, its really looking awesome now dude!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on May 03, 2009, 19:05:08 pm Looks like you got srted with al the lights!! nice one, its really looking awesome now dude! Yes and I am really happy with those parts.I will paint the bezels this week and drill the fenders so I can mount them. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on May 05, 2009, 21:43:41 pm I finally finished the cage.I will try to get it all in paint so I can put the body on in the weekend.
Then I want to do the ali panneling. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79527.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79528.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79529.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on May 06, 2009, 16:46:58 pm Cool work Mike, love that loop around the tranny.
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on May 06, 2009, 18:07:43 pm Cool work Mike, love that loop around the tranny. Thanks that was a real pain in the butt to make out of 1 piece of tubing.How is your project going Harry? Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on May 09, 2009, 15:15:12 pm Picked up the floorpan this morning to reunite it with the shell.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79663.jpg) Got it bolted together and fitted the finished fenders.One more to go. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79665.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79666.jpg) It is pretty low now and I think it has to go up a bit to avoid smashing the front sheet metal ;) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79664.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on May 09, 2009, 15:23:30 pm Cool work Mike, love that loop around the tranny. Thanks that was a real pain in the butt to make out of 1 piece of tubing.How is your project going Harry? Michael Can't really concentrate with Parents doing not so well, I did a ton of invisible stuff on the bus though. Cool work Mike ! Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on May 09, 2009, 15:31:28 pm sad to hear that Harry! Hop they get well soon.
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on May 09, 2009, 15:37:08 pm Tx, Dude
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on May 10, 2009, 20:36:18 pm The steering system is ready now and it is working really well.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79745.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79746.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79747.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79748.jpg) I am going to fit it to the car tomorrow ;) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Nico86 on May 10, 2009, 21:25:58 pm Great job ! 8)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on May 11, 2009, 20:07:10 pm It is fitted,the steeringwheel.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79800.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79799.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Mags on May 11, 2009, 20:28:17 pm Nich Work Michael.
See you Ebi Mags Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: cal-look 56 on May 11, 2009, 20:58:07 pm Quality work. Nice job ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on May 12, 2009, 21:34:17 pm Finished the bonnet.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79811.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on May 14, 2009, 20:18:23 pm Okay one more ;D ;D ;D
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79857.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: cal-look 56 on May 14, 2009, 20:52:54 pm I love this car ::)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on May 15, 2009, 17:59:22 pm It is not exactly a cal-look wheel but it is light wheight and "different" which I like ;)
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79906.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79907.jpg) Im getting the slicks mounted tommorow to see how it fits and looks. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Black Sheep on May 15, 2009, 18:05:22 pm Ooohh shinny , nice bit of bling 8) any how thought you were after the gasser look not cal ;)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on May 15, 2009, 18:21:38 pm Ooohh shinny , nice bit of bling 8) any how thought you were after the gasser look not cal ;) Cal-look gasserlook you know what I mean ;) I really don't know if it fits the gasser/cal-look style :P but it is what I like so who cares ;D Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Black Sheep on May 15, 2009, 18:37:38 pm You go girl ;D ;) but if you did want to tone them down I remember a way back a brown split with sorry bout that on the rear fender , buried his BRM's in the ground for a few month's to dull them down .
Oh and they were originals :o Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Pas on May 15, 2009, 18:39:25 pm Looking good Michael 8)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on May 16, 2009, 12:13:18 pm I have got the wheels on the car and they stick outjust a little too much so i am narrowing my tralling arms this week.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/79923.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Paulus on May 16, 2009, 16:15:36 pm Wicked ! 8)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: vwcab on May 16, 2009, 20:45:59 pm AWESOME...............way to go Michael ;)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: cal-look 56 on May 16, 2009, 21:04:40 pm I like those wheels
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on May 17, 2009, 18:11:44 pm Love the Weld's !!!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: geotherider on May 17, 2009, 19:55:42 pm oh! it's beautiful drag, good job guy ;D
present for EBI#3?? Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mychatype3 on May 17, 2009, 21:15:52 pm Looking nice Tiki :o it's a bad looking machine I Love it.
The bling looks good with the paint. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on May 18, 2009, 19:25:51 pm Got some more more turboparts today ;)
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/80034.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Martin Greaves on May 18, 2009, 19:56:25 pm Nice thinking ;) ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on May 18, 2009, 19:58:04 pm Got some more more turboparts today ;) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/80034.jpg) Michael So you are cooking at EBI, good thinking ;D Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on May 18, 2009, 20:00:17 pm Trying to get some pressure ;D
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Rasser on May 18, 2009, 20:18:15 pm As I said to you in Hannover - MAD CAR! ;)
I like it! ;D Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Black Sheep on May 19, 2009, 16:21:55 pm Got some more more turboparts today ;) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/80034.jpg) Michael So you are cooking at EBI, good thinking ;D Mmmm plenum's in the making 8) Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on May 19, 2009, 16:35:09 pm ;)
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: jamiep_jamiep on May 21, 2009, 11:04:56 am I LOVE THIS THREAD!
Awesome work, look forward to seeing your spoons done... Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on May 30, 2009, 19:26:26 pm Not much to show cause I am having some backproblems but I tried to do some little stuff like fitting the fender beating.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/80371.jpg) And I removed a trailling arm so I can narrow it as soon as my back allows it. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/80370.jpg) I want to narrow it about 29 mm which is the maximum as far as I know. Oooh and I put a guarddog in my Garage when I am not around ;D (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/80372.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on June 05, 2009, 20:48:02 pm Narrowed a trallingarm tonight.It's almost 100% it's just rubbing a little.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/80560.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/80561.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/80562.jpg) Now I'll do the other side next wek and then I can fab me some driveshafts. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Fasterbrit on June 05, 2009, 21:27:32 pm This car looks so bad! 8) 8) 8) Getting cooler and cooler Michael 8)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on June 05, 2009, 21:52:33 pm Thanks Matt a comment like that from you means a lot to me ;)
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on June 09, 2009, 21:12:49 pm Narrowed the traillling arm a bit more and now it is spot on.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/80666.jpg) The inside (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/80667.jpg) The inside will get some metal to strenghten it. There is space between the tire and fender. (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/80668.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/80669.jpg) I also fitted the offset irs bolts from Marco and they are a great way to adjust the wheels. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: jamiep_jamiep on June 11, 2009, 10:03:55 am :o 8)
Looks really good, love the Weld wheels. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: m.m.p on June 11, 2009, 13:52:20 pm great car, love the un1 box, just make sure you put one original irs washer in first before you place the trailing arm on the car.
good luck, marco mansi......... Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on June 11, 2009, 16:20:45 pm Okay thanks Marco(http://www.keversite.nl/forum/images/smilies/icon_thumright.gif)
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on June 11, 2009, 19:44:10 pm great car, love the un1 box, just make sure you put one original irs washer in first before you place the trailing arm on the car. good luck, marco mansi......... Hi Marco, Wich washer should we use? the one with the big hole or with the small hole? BR, Paul. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: m.m.p on June 12, 2009, 20:17:02 pm the one with the big hole, you put it on the car ,place it around the threaded part, before the irs arm with my adjuster in it.
marco mansi. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on June 13, 2009, 12:39:11 pm After the mock up earlier this week it was time to finish the welding to the irs arm.
(http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/80731.jpg) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/80732.jpg) I also notche the arm to prevent it from touching the cage . (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/80733.jpg) And finaly I mounted marcos Irs bolts ;) (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/80735.jpg) I started working on the ali panneling again, (http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/80734.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on June 14, 2009, 15:13:46 pm the one with the big hole, you put it on the car ,place it around the threaded part, before the irs arm with my adjuster in it. marco mansi. Hi Marco, This is the washer that fits over the MM special bolt, to tighten up the rubbers? Sorry to go of topic Michael. :-[ Paul. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on June 14, 2009, 17:19:00 pm Mike, are you rolling the bead in the aluminum panels yourself ?
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on June 14, 2009, 17:20:52 pm Mike, are you rolling the bead in the aluminum panels yourself ? Yep ;)You know I do everything by myself ;D ;D Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Pas on June 14, 2009, 22:27:31 pm Mike, are you rolling the bead in the aluminum panels yourself ? Yep ;)You know I do everything by myself ;D ;D Michael I knew you would do a good job Michael ;D Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: m.m.p on June 15, 2009, 18:19:45 pm here explains how to fit them.
http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=110629&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 good luck. marco mansi.... Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on June 24, 2009, 18:12:56 pm Doing all kind of small things like fitting switches and mounting the steeringcolum.
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/tikimadness/interior004.jpg?t=1245858470) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/tikimadness/interior003.jpg?t=1245858696) Fitted the cut off switch, (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/tikimadness/interior002.jpg?t=1245858850) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/tikimadness/interior001.jpg?t=1245858950) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Fasterbrit on June 24, 2009, 22:58:41 pm I take it you are going turbo Michael? ;)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on June 25, 2009, 21:03:57 pm I take it you are going turbo Michael? ;) Yes but I have a smaller turbo then you have ;D But my engine is bigger :D ;)(2866 cc type 4 ) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on July 09, 2009, 17:30:03 pm Went to the garage after a great weekend at EBI .
Bought a set of new porsche carrera 2 rear calipers. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/brakes005.jpg?t=1247123980) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/brakes004.jpg?t=1247124020) They need a 7mm shim to center them around the discs.The shims are ready tommorow so I can bolt up the righthand side of the suspension with new 12.9 bolts. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Black Sheep on July 09, 2009, 17:41:52 pm Nice auto jumble find Michael , saw your work van as I went in on friday , maybe next time with your car 8)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on July 10, 2009, 16:22:06 pm Nice auto jumble find Michael , saw your work van as I went in on friday , maybe next time with your car 8) Yeah that would be nice I saw you race looked good :) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Black Sheep on July 10, 2009, 17:56:28 pm Cheer's Micheal ,
I may have look good but i was having major traction problems . Think Ive got it sorted now :) When are you looking at running first time out ? Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on July 10, 2009, 18:19:31 pm My goal was Ebi then it was das drag day 7 but now that I am more relaxed I would say first meeting next Year. :'(
It turns out to be too much work all in one year especially as I have a bussines to run as well ;) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on July 22, 2009, 13:48:48 pm Got a parcel from the Uk today.I was very pleased to see the rearvalance karl from autocraft made for me.
It looks really good. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/rearvalance001.jpg?t=1248266557) Except for a engine lid I have all the body panels complete. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Black Sheep on August 12, 2009, 17:39:31 pm It needs four little holes drilling in the bottom of it ;)
Hows it progressing Michael ? Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on August 13, 2009, 07:28:14 am It needs four little holes drilling in the bottom of it ;) Hows it progressing Michael ? Hey 49 Rag it is been really quiet around the car :( I got some problems with my back again for the second time this year.And There is less work so the money going in to the car is reduced to allmost zero at the moment.Hopefully I have enough work from next week till the end of the year so I can start buyng some stuff I need to put in the car. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on August 18, 2009, 16:18:27 pm Same overhere, take it easy Mike ! (priorities first).
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on August 30, 2009, 15:23:34 pm Well since work is kinda slow I had the time to work on the car again.
Got to work on the alluminium panels again. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/tikialu005.jpg?t=1251642003) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/tikialu006.jpg?t=1251642036) Also fitted the last rear fender, (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/DSC03208.jpg?t=1251642078) And the rearvalance (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/DSC03207.jpg?t=1251642112) And just for fun I put the decklid from my first car on the back (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/DSC03209.jpg?t=1251642139) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on October 10, 2009, 20:15:33 pm At last its busy around here so I have to make time to work on the car but I am happy with that ;).
Ordered some headstuds from ARP through my friend Mycha who is in the States right now.Also ordered a holley blacktop(compatible with E85) Cleaning and prepping the case for mock-up. Received the chuterelease lever which is really cool looking.Wil post a picture later this week. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: jamiep_jamiep on October 13, 2009, 10:12:45 am Hey Michael... I'm sure I recognise that decklid... your old car featured in Volksworld?
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: jamiep_jamiep on October 13, 2009, 10:13:22 am And by the way, your car looks great, I can't wait to see it finished!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on October 13, 2009, 12:50:06 pm Hey Michael... I'm sure I recognise that decklid... your old car featured in Volksworld? It was on the volksworld show, long time ago 8) Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: jamiep_jamiep on October 13, 2009, 13:21:14 pm A picture would jog the mind Michael... got one? Did it run a graphic scheme that kind of looked like pixels on a printing press (if that makes any sense at all?!)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on October 13, 2009, 21:20:08 pm A picture would jog the mind Michael... got one? Did it run a graphic scheme that kind of looked like pixels on a printing press (if that makes any sense at all?!) Michael is to bussy making monney, so i'll answer. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: jamiep_jamiep on October 14, 2009, 08:36:17 am Thats the one!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on October 14, 2009, 19:58:38 pm That's my old car. ;D
Bought it in 1992 painted it purple(influenced by brits ;D)and then redid everything in 1999. Was invited to the volksworldshow in 2000 and featured in vw-speed and volksworld. They even made a big centrefold poster in the vwspeed. ;D i sold it 3 years ago because i wanted to go faster and better. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: notched on October 15, 2009, 08:32:07 am Great build. I'm enjoying all the pics!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on October 18, 2009, 13:04:05 pm Thanks notched.
Managed to weld in the chute mount last week (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/chutemount001.jpg?t=1255867391) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/chutemount003.jpg?t=1255867416) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: speedwell on October 18, 2009, 13:08:24 pm mickael want some inspiration ???...... ;D ;D
here's the tiki warrior Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on October 18, 2009, 13:16:38 pm mickael want some inspiration ???...... ;D ;D here's the tiki warrior Thanks speedwell ;D Don't know the time it races but I hope to get some low 11secs next year ;)Maye I want too much but we'll see Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Bewitched666 on October 18, 2009, 15:02:28 pm Just low 11's Michael????? ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on October 18, 2009, 18:22:23 pm Just low 11's Michael????? ;D He is already doing 0's for two years now ;D Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mr horsepower on October 18, 2009, 18:51:40 pm Just low 11's Michael????? ;D He is already doing 0's for two years now ;D No paul he did 17s this year and 14s last ;D Henri Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on October 18, 2009, 18:57:19 pm Just low 11's Michael????? ;D He is already doing 0's for two years now ;D No paul he did 17s this year and 14s last ;D Henri 17s last year 14s this year ;D ;D Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mr horsepower on October 18, 2009, 19:02:43 pm oh yeah i am trying to test my new conifeer collection dude :P :P
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mr horsepower on October 18, 2009, 19:05:03 pm and its going verry wel may i say dude
don't call dude i can not pick up the phone ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Bewitched666 on October 19, 2009, 07:10:36 am Aim for high tens Mich then low 11's wont be a disapointment ;D
I bet with some time on the engine an dthe car you will get there in the low 11's. Get used to the turbo engine dude. Will visit tilburg one of these days and will drop in at Ron 8) Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on October 19, 2009, 20:10:37 pm Aim for high tens Mich then low 11's wont be a disapointment ;D I bet with some time on the engine an dthe car you will get there in the low 11's. Get used to the turbo engine dude. Will visit tilburg one of these days and will drop in at Ron 8) I think you're right ;) You cab drop by at the boxer but I am not there anymore.I got the car right here at home. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on October 21, 2009, 19:30:07 pm Got hold of some lexan margard yesterday. It is brons colored.
Made a set of windows yesterday and finished it today. The color turned out really cool I think. Will make some pics during the daytime soon. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/windows001.jpg?t=1256149472) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/windows002.jpg?t=1256149780) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: John cnc on October 22, 2009, 21:43:33 pm looking good micheal. ;D
nice hole in the front window for the towrope. greatings. John aka the wizzard Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on October 23, 2009, 19:44:05 pm made some doorwindows tonight.
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/doorwindow111.jpg?t=1256323226) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/doorwindow112.jpg?t=1256323415) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Ragtop on October 24, 2009, 20:23:03 pm Awesome looking car!! Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on October 25, 2009, 14:55:04 pm Thanks ragtop.
Rolled tiki outside today to see what it would look like with natural light. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/tikioutside003.jpg?t=1256478722) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/tikioutside001.jpg?t=1256478870) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Fasterbrit on October 25, 2009, 15:12:29 pm Getting better by the day! 8) Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on October 25, 2009, 16:21:02 pm A.W.E.S.O.M.E.
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on November 04, 2009, 20:18:39 pm Got the final parts of the engine back today.
Decided to have the case machined for type 1 lifters because of the spring pressure I need to run.Trying to keep things light weight. Thats why I also swapped my connecting rods for a refurbished set from Ahnendorp in germany.They are tested and 600 gram llighter then originals. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/engine005.jpg?t=1257362171) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/engine007.jpg?t=1257362215) I will be using the same original crank I bought some 15 years ago.It is a non counterweighted original german crank. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on November 04, 2009, 20:19:39 pm OOh and I will clean the case.Red paint is soo 80's ;D ;D ;D
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Bewitched666 on November 05, 2009, 14:57:54 pm Michael,
maybe i'll drop by your house to see the car if you pm me your address and ok with you of course 8) Greets, Stanford Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on November 05, 2009, 18:30:49 pm Michael, maybe i'll drop by your house to see the car if you pm me your address and ok with you of course 8) Greets, Stanford yeah sure I'll pm you my adress. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on November 05, 2009, 18:47:20 pm Non-Counterweight Crank ?
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mr horsepower on November 05, 2009, 19:25:07 pm He Michael your holley black pump is in the house
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on November 05, 2009, 19:32:58 pm Cool I will pick it up on saturday.
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Sander/DVK on November 06, 2009, 19:22:45 pm Thats why I also swapped my connecting rods for a refurbished set from Ahnendorp in germany.They are tested and 600 gram llighter then originals. 600 gram lighter, or are they 600 gram now? If not, that is ALOT! Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on November 06, 2009, 19:27:58 pm Thats why I also swapped my connecting rods for a refurbished set from Ahnendorp in germany.They are tested and 600 gram llighter then originals. 600 gram lighter, or are they 600 gram now? If not, that is ALOT! No the are 600 gram lighter in total then original. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on November 07, 2009, 20:42:02 pm Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on November 08, 2009, 16:33:35 pm Why Mike ? (It can not be a cost factor...) Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on November 08, 2009, 17:26:55 pm Why Mike ? (It can not be a cost factor...) No it isn't I think it will be strong enough ;)And this is just the run in engine. I will use hthis engine for testing so I don't want to spend all my money on it. Plus I think that an original crank(type4)is stronger/better then a whole lot of aftermarket stuff out there ;) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: richie on November 08, 2009, 20:21:32 pm Why not just get counterweights welded to your crank then,surely the best of both worlds?
cheers richie,uk Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on November 08, 2009, 23:07:47 pm Why not just get counterweights welded to your crank then,surely the best of both worlds? cheers richie,uk That's an option except I wouldn't know anyone that does it. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on November 11, 2009, 17:16:13 pm Started with the intake for the turbosystem.
I allready made an intake but reading on the web learned me that I could make a better system. I really like the plenums Marty makes and tekken runs on his car but I cant afford that so that is why I want to make my own set. The previous set was made by me but I had some one else do the welding cause I couldn't. That's why i booked eveningschool to learn tigwelding. ;) I've going to school for a few weeks now and I started getting the feeling and i bought my own welder(secondhand) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/intake001.jpg?t=1257955399) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: jamiep_jamiep on November 12, 2009, 12:13:56 pm Looks good michael!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on November 16, 2009, 20:20:57 pm En hier ook ;)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on November 16, 2009, 21:35:42 pm En hier ook ;) Yes I'll update my project over here and that's it.I don't need the bs on the other site ;) Only a shame I lost a lot of pictures due to the fact that I quit there. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 02, 2009, 17:10:25 pm Got a package from Richie Webb last week with my straight cut camgear (thanks man).
Today I got a package from low bugget with type 4 exhaust flanges which are cnc made. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/exhaustflanges001.jpg?t=1259770100) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/exhaustflanges002.jpg?t=1259770137) There is more on the way from summit to plumb the fuellines. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Airspeed on December 02, 2009, 18:55:26 pm Sweet! I never knew that AJ made type 4 parts! Good to see more vendors stepping up to the type 4 platform :)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Eddie DVK on December 03, 2009, 20:06:22 pm En hier ook ;) Yes I'll update my project over here and that's it.I don't need the bs on the other site ;) Only a shame I lost a lot of pictures due to the fact that I quit there. Michael Hmm, already found it strange I couldn t find your topic. Will follow it here. Need more new pictures though.... Kind Regards Edgar Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on December 05, 2009, 14:32:57 pm Got a package from Richie Webb last week with my straight cut camgear (thanks man). Today I got a package from low bugget with type 4 exhaust flanges which are cnc made. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/exhaustflanges001.jpg?t=1259770100) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/exhaustflanges002.jpg?t=1259770137) There is more on the way from summit to plumb the fuellines. Michael These are great ! I need to get a TIG welding course. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 08, 2009, 20:24:48 pm Finaly got the case cleaned.Had it painted with Vht some 15 years ago and couldn't get it of the case so I had it professionaly cleaned.
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/case002.jpg?t=1260299390) Also received the filter which is compatible with the fuel I am using ;).The rest of the fittings and the fuellines is on its way. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/case003.jpg?t=1260300246) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mr horsepower on December 08, 2009, 20:29:22 pm Hey big daddy it looks nice. ;)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on December 08, 2009, 20:48:18 pm He's not big ;)
But indeed, it looks gooood 8) Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 09, 2009, 20:50:39 pm Got some more parts today ;D
Now i need to get a collector and i got the exhaust covered ;) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/exhaust001.jpg?t=1260388117) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Corally on December 10, 2009, 15:21:34 pm Tig welding is going well i guess!? Are those pipes just pre bent pipes for any application? In other words, you're making the exhaust yourself? :D Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 10, 2009, 16:01:58 pm Yes I am making the exhaust myself ;)
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Martin on December 10, 2009, 17:13:33 pm dont forget to purge weld the header, you dont want any cracks developing ;)
Been watching this car for ages now. Lookin good! Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 20, 2009, 18:53:59 pm Thanks Martin.
Been working on the fuelline.I t took a long time to figure out how I would route the line but I think I got it right. The mainline goes through the passengerside heaterchannel connected by bulkheadcouplings. I made the pick up on the tank bigger going from AN 8 to AN 10. This because I think the engine wants lots of fuel and since I will be runnig E85 that means about 30% more then regular fuel. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/fuellines002.jpg?t=1261331244) I'll make more pictures when the weather is better (outside) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 23, 2009, 16:59:37 pm Continued with the fuelline and fitted the bulkhead connectors in front and at the end of the heaterchannel.
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/miscelanious004.jpg?t=1261583488) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/miscelanious001.jpg?t=1261583539) I also made ahook up for the battery. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/miscelanious002.jpg?t=1261583938) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: thehanz DVK on December 23, 2009, 18:17:38 pm looking good micheal....you are a skilled plummer
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Airspeed on December 27, 2009, 11:33:47 am Good to see some progress again. Keep it up Tiki, I really want to see it run in 2010!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on December 27, 2009, 17:14:38 pm Good to see some progress again. Keep it up Tiki, I really want to see it run in 2010! Yes I am finaly working on the engine together with Henri(mrHorsepower).Although he is doing the most work ;D. I took the tranny apart to put the spool in and found out that the diff that was inside allready acted like a spool because it was rocksolid and I couldn't turn it. I cleaned the trannycase and put it in the washer to get rid of all the grease. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/engine001.jpg?t=1261930244) I want to paint the case so it won't get dirty again and it is easier to clean. The engine case is cleaned for the last time and the crank has been polished so it can be closed next week. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 02, 2010, 18:35:18 pm So after a bad start today(overslept and 6 inches of snow) I got the gearbox back home.Only took a few hours to put everything back in the case and it turns like a dream.
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/gearbox001.jpg?t=1262453012) I gave the case a coat of paint in order to keep it clean. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/gearbox002.jpg?t=1262453334) Some strange dude was hanging around giving me the needed advise ;D (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/gearbox003.jpg?t=1262453448) Here is the adapterplate that I had made to bolt the renaultgearbox to the transporter bellhousing. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/gearbox004.jpg?t=1262453521) The box is allready back in the car but it's to dark to make pictures arround this hour. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mr horsepower on January 02, 2010, 18:50:05 pm He dude are the bolts in the back leftovers or what? :D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 02, 2010, 18:54:13 pm He dude are the bolts in the back leftovers or what? :D I took ALL YOUR new bolts ;D ;D ;D Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Jesse Wens on January 02, 2010, 20:02:58 pm Nice to see all the work going on, Like this we'll see the tiki again this summer.
Happy newyear guys. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on January 02, 2010, 21:45:16 pm Some scary dudes working on your box, better check, double check your gears ;D
Paul. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 02, 2010, 22:01:41 pm Yes I checked if I have 4 gears forward or backwards before closing the box. ;)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 03, 2010, 11:22:11 am Nice to see all the work going on, Like this we'll see the tiki again this summer. Happy newyear guys. Looking forward to BBQ with you again this year ;) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Kafur1 on January 03, 2010, 22:15:11 pm love the build but the most of the pic's in the first part of the thread dead!!!!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 05, 2010, 15:53:52 pm love the build but the most of the pic's in the first part of the thread dead!!!! Yes I am sorry about that.It is because I quit on the site where the pics where hosted. Finished the fuelline today all that's left is to test it for leaks. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/fuellines001-1.jpg?t=1262702850) Also the gearbox is all bolted up in the car. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/fuellines002-1.jpg?t=1262703099) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/fuellines003.jpg?t=1262703145) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mr horsepower on January 11, 2010, 18:35:04 pm So i started working om tiki s engine today cleaning parts and measuring parts
i wil keep you updated with pictures Henri. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 11, 2010, 22:55:50 pm Thanks man ;)
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 17, 2010, 20:00:37 pm Because I narrowed the rear the driveshafts where too long.Since I couldn't find any aftermarket shafts of the correct lenght I had the wizzard shorten them for me.
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/shaft001.jpg?t=1263754695) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Unkl Ian on January 18, 2010, 04:06:07 am What is involved in adapting the Renault trans for use in a VW ?
Aside from mounts and adapting the Bus bellhousing. They sound reasonably strong, but are not popular here in north America. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: jamiep_jamiep on January 18, 2010, 15:27:46 pm Because I narrowed the rear the driveshafts where too long.Since I couldn't find any aftermarket shafts of the correct lenght I had the wizzard shorten them for me. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/shaft001.jpg?t=1263754695) Michael I've seen this done on driveshafts on rally cars (old escorts!) and also on V8 propshafts but never in VW circles - seeing as how I'm looking at buying some shorter IRS driveshafts its piqued my interest! what are peoples opinions on doing this? How was it done Michael, are they notched and welded underneath the sleeve, then the sleeve welded over the top or???? Do you need to have them balanced or checked for runout? Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 18, 2010, 17:23:48 pm Yes they are done the way you discribe.
I can have a set custom made but it will cost 400,00 euro. I have some stuff on the way so I will try it like this for now.Can't have everything at once ;) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 19, 2010, 16:09:58 pm Parts are coming in ;D
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/rockers001.jpg?t=1263913706) Pauter rocker assembly. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Airspeed on January 19, 2010, 18:56:09 pm Nice Michael! They look just like mine ;)
Will they be run on the Schleicher 324 cam or on a 316 one? Which ones did you end up ordering: needle bearing or bushing? Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Black Sheep on January 19, 2010, 19:48:17 pm Because I narrowed the rear the driveshafts where too long.Since I couldn't find any aftermarket shafts of the correct lenght I had the wizzard shorten them for me. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/shaft001.jpg?t=1263754695) Michael I've seen this done on driveshafts on rally cars (old escorts!) and also on V8 propshafts but never in VW circles - seeing as how I'm looking at buying some shorter IRS driveshafts its piqued my interest! what are peoples opinions on doing this? How was it done Michael, are they notched and welded underneath the sleeve, then the sleeve welded over the top or???? Do you need to have them balanced or checked for runout? I did that on an IRS convertion I made up for a mate's 62 panel van , saw it at a show this year still wearing the same shorted shafts . It had a 1835 motor bolted up to a 1600 GT box , He had a bit of a led right foot ::) I did it over 15 years ago ;) Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 19, 2010, 20:04:48 pm Nice Michael! They look just like mine ;) I ended ordering THE needle bearing assembly.Will they be run on the Schleicher 324 cam or on a 316 one? Which ones did you end up ordering: needle bearing or bushing? I want to use it with THE 324 Cam Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on January 19, 2010, 20:13:02 pm Hey Mike, about the shafts, Tigged or Migged ?
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 19, 2010, 21:23:29 pm Hey Mike, about the shafts, Tigged or Migged ? Migged 160 amps ;) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Airspeed on January 19, 2010, 21:56:37 pm I ended ordering THE needle bearing assembly. I want to use it with THE 324 Cam Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 23, 2010, 19:19:05 pm Made some hardlines for the brakes.It is really anoying how many types of threads there are took me 2 nights on the web to figure out the flare nuts aren't 3/8 npt but 3/8 unf. ???
Why not all use metric? ;D ;) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/brakeline001.jpg?t=1264270458) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on January 23, 2010, 20:10:21 pm Looking good Michael, nice bends.
As I am looking at this pic. I am thinking about mounting the cylinder with the connections on the underside. Would that be possible?? Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 23, 2010, 20:23:30 pm Looking good Michael, nice bends. As I am looking at this pic. I am thinking about mounting the cylinder with the connections on the underside. Would that be possible?? I don't know for sure but I think it won't be a problem because it is all filled with fluid. ;)Maybe someone else knows for sure. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Hotrodvw on January 23, 2010, 20:40:11 pm You might have a problem bleeding the brakes. The thread for 3/16" inverted flare, is 3/8"-24.....maybe that's where you got crossed up. 3/16" inverted flare is for 3/16" OD tubing. Why didn't you keep the fittings metric?? Just use the correct 10mmx1.0 tube nuts, and flare a bubble flare. ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 23, 2010, 20:51:49 pm You might have a problem bleeding the brakes. The thread for 3/16" inverted flare, is 3/8"-24.....maybe that's where you got crossed up. 3/16" inverted flare is for 3/16" OD tubing. Why didn't you keep the fittings metric?? Just use the correct 10mmx1.0 tube nuts, and flare a bubble flare. ;D The handbrake has a 7/16" inlet and a 3/8" outlet.I tried to use a metric inverted flare but it didn"t fit that's when I found out it wasn't metric ;) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Hotrodvw on January 24, 2010, 04:50:53 am 7/16"-24 would be the thread size, used for 1/4" tubing.
If you ever need metric tube nuts, I carry them in stock @ work. I have 10mmx1.0, 10mmx1.25, 10mmx1.5, & 12mmx1.0. ;) Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on January 30, 2010, 23:53:43 pm Thanks Hotrodvw ;)
Received a package from sweden today,thanks Johannes. It is a set of Jpm springs. They can handle 16 mm of lift and have at 2mm before coilbind approx 370lbs. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/springs001.jpg?t=1264891776) Will see if that's enough. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 06, 2010, 18:34:51 pm As being impatient I don't want to wait for people making parts for me.I have been waiting for a set of plastic headlight lenses for 3 months so now I decided to give it a try myself instead of wait a few more months.
I took a original lens and glued it on a piece of wood.I then made a surround on the piece of wood and filled it with pouring plaster. I will let it dry till tomorrow and then I will get the wood form the plaster and I will have a mould hopefully. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/mould007.jpg?t=1265477126) I bought some 0.75mm clear polycarbonate and i plan on using a paintstripper to heat the poly and let it take the form of the mould. Will see if it works on monday if not more waiting for parts ;) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 07, 2010, 10:09:01 am Took the wood of,
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/mould2002.jpg?t=1265533573) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/mould3001.jpg?t=1265533951) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Black Sheep on February 07, 2010, 10:27:32 am Looks promising Micheal , i'll have a black pair if they come out ok ;)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 14, 2010, 16:28:50 pm No headlights for now cause the poly will not get soft enough.My oven is not up to the job so I am trying other options.
Started with the exhaust today. Got my spare engine case and a set of borrowed heads.Together with some plastic pipes as spacers I made a mock up of the witht of the engine. I put the wheelybars on to make sure they still fit when the exhaust is on and found out they where in the way for my first plan.I wanted the exhaust to go up on the tranny side but this is way too much work so I decided to go up on the conventional way. One side is tacked and the other side is planned for tuesday. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/header001.jpg?t=1266161063) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/header002.jpg?t=1266161250) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/header003.jpg?t=1266161288) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 15, 2010, 20:53:10 pm Yes it´s coming together,
(http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/2/2/4/4/9/IMG_1286.JPG) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 16, 2010, 12:42:55 pm Number 3 is tacked,
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/header2001.jpg?t=1266320501) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mychatype3 on February 16, 2010, 13:36:34 pm looking good Tiki :o
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 16, 2010, 16:57:11 pm And number 4,
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/header2003.jpg?t=1266335630) Now if I only had a collector :P Hopefully it is on the way to europe, it doesn't look very promising as it appears I found another company that isn't doing what they are supposed to when you order something >:( ??? Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Airspeed on February 16, 2010, 22:44:01 pm Looks good Tiki! I like the bends you made, very smooooth!
Good thing you had a spare set of heads to test fit it all ;) Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: richie on February 16, 2010, 23:05:55 pm And number 4, (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/header2003.jpg?t=1266335630) Now if I only had a collector :P Hopefully it is on the way to europe, it doesn't look very promising as it appears I found another company that isn't doing what they are supposed to when you order something >:( ??? Michael Micheal, what size collector do you need,I have a spare 1 3/4 here in england if you need it? cheers richie Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 17, 2010, 08:35:57 am Hey Richie it is a 1 5/8 :-X
Thanks anyway. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 17, 2010, 08:37:04 am Looks good Tiki! I like the bends you made, very smooooth! Good thing you had a spare set of heads to test fit it all ;) Special Wally heads ;D ;) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on February 27, 2010, 21:00:59 pm We are having a meeting on sunday the 28th(tomorrow) and they have a in da werks(projects)theme.So they asked me to bring my car.
I went there today to bring it and I got quite a few thumbs up ;D (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/i-phoneMichael030.jpg?t=1267300567) OOh the meeting is called AIR-TIME the meeting cruise to winter wonderland and is held in Tilburg my home town. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on February 27, 2010, 21:13:04 pm Looking good (mean), see ya tomorrow. ;)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Black Sheep on February 27, 2010, 21:15:08 pm Dam that looks like it means bussiness Michael 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Zach Gomulka on March 01, 2010, 15:53:00 pm Tough!!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Ragtop on March 01, 2010, 16:19:17 pm That thing look evil! ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on March 11, 2010, 19:31:48 pm Me Like, Dr. Tiki.
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 22, 2010, 20:03:10 pm As may have noticed progress has been really slow last months.There is a good reason for that.
I have som other priorities:Making a babyroom ;D ;D It took a lot of time and effort but now my wife is finally pregnant. I'll continue working on the car in a few weeks when all my duties are done and I worked all the lists my wife made ;) BUT back to the car; Robert Jongen got me the parts to redo my steering set up. It is all mocked up ready for welding.I have some spacers made which are ready by the end of the week so the uniballs can move without hitting the spindles. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/steering010.jpg?t=1269284106) I also got a package from Simon from the paintbox (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/steering012.jpg?t=1269284550) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on March 22, 2010, 20:16:38 pm Hey Tiki daddy,
Good to see you working on the car again. 8) Isn't better to place the rod that comes from the steeringbox on the underside of the spindle, this why the long rod is horizontal. Cheers Paul. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 22, 2010, 20:18:38 pm Hey Tiki daddy, Good to see you working on the car again. 8) Isn't better to place the rod that comes from the steeringbox on the underside of the spindle, this why the long rod is horizontal. Cheers Paul. Yes I thought about that but the rod is rubbing the framehead if i do so ;). John is making a 20mm spacer to go between the two uniballs. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mychatype3 on March 23, 2010, 13:48:12 pm Yo Tiki-daddy-kitchen-bedroom-garage-babyroom-maker ;D ;D ;D,
Looking good, that are some thick rods and tubing. Like it :o Greetz Westy Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: thehanz DVK on March 31, 2010, 15:49:27 pm Hee Michael who is going to scream first , the car or the baby... ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on March 31, 2010, 20:21:59 pm I think the baby will win ;)The date my wife is expecting is 21st of juli.
Little progress, I had the cncwizzard make some spacers to mount the steeringarms to the spindels. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/31-03131.jpg?t=1270062845) Fitted the lot and it seems to work well.The steering is lighter then I expected. I need to get some high grade bolts this week to fasten the rods and the steering is finished. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on April 22, 2010, 19:07:09 pm Michael, any news ? Did you sneek out and do some little things to the Madness ?
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 22, 2010, 20:36:35 pm Michael, any news ? Did you sneek out and do some little things to the Madness ? [/quote Yes I did ;)I am welding the header. I would love to work more on the car and show you more progress but 3 months ago I had allmost no work and no i have too much work :-\So no TIKI time. What can i say : LIFE'S A BITCH ;) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 22, 2010, 20:52:42 pm well here is a little update,
I finally found a company willing to sent me a collector ;D It's cone engineering and they have great service ;) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/collector001.jpg?t=1271965648) They even have a point to weld inside the collector, (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/collector002.jpg?t=1271965842) I have welded 2 of the 4 tubes and will try to do the other 2 this weekend and then pt the collector on. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on April 22, 2010, 20:55:09 pm The tiki is volcano proof ;D ;D ;D ;D
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/25616_106798719341676_1000003464503.jpg?t=1271966004) Thanks to Ron Petro ;) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on April 23, 2010, 20:19:58 pm Love the shifter !!!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on May 17, 2010, 17:25:59 pm Michael, what's up ?
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on May 18, 2010, 14:28:50 pm @Hurry not much I am sooo damn busy right now I shouldn't be on here reading this. ;D
I am on a serious deadline right now building a new tattoo parlor for some good friends of mine.It MUST be finished before june 1st so gotta go ;) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on June 20, 2010, 18:08:03 pm Well finally some time again(before my wife gives birth to our first child)so I went to the garage .
Did some work on the exhaust until I ran out of gas. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/DSCN0073.jpg?t=1277052939) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/DSCN0072.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/DSCN0071.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/DSCN0070.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mychatype3 on June 21, 2010, 18:20:27 pm Nice to see some progress on the Tikki. Keep up the good work.
Mycha Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on June 22, 2010, 19:53:04 pm Thanks newly wed ;D ;D
made some more progress tonight, (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/header001-1.jpg?1277232520) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/header002-1.jpg?1277232454) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on June 23, 2010, 19:42:33 pm Very nice Mr. Tiki.
A tig welding tiki, does that make you a twiki :D Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on June 23, 2010, 20:57:43 pm Very nice Mr. Tiki. You are funny for an old man ;D ;D Welded the collector today.Want to take it from the engine tomorrow and check all the weld then it should be finished. Going to finally build the engine on saturday with Henri. Maybe i'll bring it along with the car on sunday. Michael A tig welding tiki, does that make you a twiki :D Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on June 23, 2010, 21:19:13 pm Very nice Mr. Tiki. You are funny for an old man ;D ;D Welded the collector today.Want to take it from the engine tomorrow and check all the weld then it should be finished. Going to finally build the engine on saturday with Henri. Maybe i'll bring it along with the car on sunday. Michael A tig welding tiki, does that make you a twiki :D Cool, maybe I wiil be there for an hour or so. Good luck with the build, say hi to Henry. Paul. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on June 26, 2010, 22:15:19 pm So it was a good day.Except for the heads the engine is build.
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/engine001-1.jpg?t=1277585655) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/engine002-1.jpg?t=1277585655) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/engine003.jpg?t=1277585655) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/engine004.jpg?t=1277585655) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/engine005-1.jpg?t=1277585655) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/engine006-1.jpg?t=1277585655) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/engine008-1.jpg?t=1277585655) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on June 27, 2010, 09:07:35 am Looking good Tiki, when is the rest planned?
Paul. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on June 27, 2010, 11:36:01 am dunno :(
Asap if possible depends on when the heads are finished Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on June 29, 2010, 15:54:17 pm Mike, did you have the cylinders machined so they can slip over your Raceware M10 studs ? Correct me if i'm wrong.
BTW. Looking good. (I still have a lot of work on my brand new fucked-up T4 case supplied by a famous UK "specialist"). Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on June 29, 2010, 16:30:20 pm No they fit perfectly over the headstuds ;)
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mr horsepower on September 04, 2010, 15:07:38 pm So i worked on the tiki turbo engine this week and it is realy going on .
I need one week to start it up and hoping it works,so far everything fits like a glove. gr henri Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Harry/FDK on September 05, 2010, 17:10:11 pm Wich brand cylinders do you use, i bought everything years ago from FAT. (JE pstons, no brand cylinders) ...Thanks.
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on September 05, 2010, 17:16:11 pm Dunno bought them at BAS motorsports lightyears ago:-)
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mr horsepower on September 10, 2010, 19:28:53 pm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkOTnsVQjys
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mr horsepower on September 10, 2010, 19:31:46 pm So i finaly got the tiki engine running today an it sounds great ,
now michael has to instal it in his car and drive it like he stole it !!!!!!!!!!!!! gr henri www.specialgear.nl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkOTnsVQjys http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saCZSnOhsFUTitle: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on September 10, 2010, 19:49:25 pm 8) 8) 8) 8) sounds good 8)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Jesse Wens on September 10, 2010, 19:49:41 pm Sounds great, see you guys at bitburg
Jesse Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on September 10, 2010, 20:29:11 pm WTF I can't watch the video on my I phone. I really need to get hold of a pc asap
But for now a really big thank you to Henri for all the time and efford you spent on building the engine. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mr horsepower on September 10, 2010, 20:32:25 pm I hope i will blow your socks OFF buddy.
Good luck buddy over there gr hent. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: Martin Greaves on September 10, 2010, 20:37:07 pm Hey Michael it not that good. :P ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mychatype3 on September 10, 2010, 20:39:47 pm Yo mr. Tiki and mr. Frog NICE WORK it sound great, nice revs and blow off :D
Now we have to get the Tiki rolling. Tiki-crew needs to get in action :P Paul we have to help Tiki this week to complete the car 8) Greetings mycha aka Westy Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mr horsepower on September 10, 2010, 20:51:27 pm pics of the quick set up
i.am now going to APPELPOP to rock and roll drink beer smoking and then probberly puege my guts out affter a broodje turkish annadolu met mannelijke saus. good knigth gr henri [attachment=1] Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: fahrvergnugen on September 10, 2010, 21:04:47 pm Paul we have to help Tiki this week to complete the car 8) Greetings mycha aka Westy Yep, that's what we have to do. Got the have that car rolling at DDD. when Will you be there?. Maybe that way I can earn a ride to bitburg :-[ Paul. Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: tikimadness on September 10, 2010, 21:41:12 pm Hey Paul I have an empty seat in my van:o)
I am home on Monday evening to get more work done Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness Post by: mychatype3 on September 10, 2010, 21:46:07 pm Paul we have to help Tiki this week to complete the car 8) Greetings mycha aka Westy Yep, that's what we have to do. Got the have that car rolling at DDD. when Will you be there?. Maybe that way I can earn a ride to bitburg :-[ Paul. Yo Paul, Westy has a spare place for you, but you sleep in you own tent ;D Tiki is in control...... or miss Tiki :o ........... I have possibility’s for monday and thursday. Wednesday i have work and thursday i’m loading Westy. greetz mycha Title: Re: TIKIMADness the engine is running hoping to make it to DDD8 Post by: Harry/FDK on September 12, 2010, 20:34:43 pm Go, Go, Go, DR. TIKI. I will have plenty of Cali Red, Cigars, Hard Music and Paracetamol in my FDK T4 Bus. See you there Dude !!!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness the engine is running hoping to make it to DDD8 Post by: tikimadness on September 13, 2010, 12:06:45 pm Go, Go, Go, DR. TIKI. I will have plenty of Cali Red, Cigars, Hard Music and Paracetamol in my FDK T4 Bus. See you there Dude !!! Cool Hurry see you there!Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness the engine is running hoping to make it to DDD8 Post by: mr horsepower on November 10, 2010, 20:42:05 pm Mycha and Michael two cool dudes in cool vw s.
gr Title: Re: TIKIMADness the engine is running hoping to make it to DDD8 Post by: mychatype3 on November 11, 2010, 14:26:13 pm Mycha and Michael two cool dudes in cool vw s. gr Damn that's a cool photo ;) Greetings mycha Title: Re: TIKIMADness the engine is running hoping to make it to DDD8 Post by: tikimadness on November 16, 2010, 22:23:13 pm Thanks for posting Henri.
It's awfully quiet in my garage but as soon as I have my life back on track I am going to make tiki ready for SCC 2011 and hopefully race. ;) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness the engine is running hoping to make it to DDD8 Post by: Harry/FDK on November 16, 2010, 23:18:22 pm Go for it ! What a project....
Title: Re: TIKIMADness the engine is running hoping to make it to DDD8 Post by: tikimadness on November 17, 2010, 16:33:59 pm Thanks Harry ;)
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness the engine is running hoping to make it to DDD8 Post by: Jesse Wens on November 19, 2010, 00:23:24 am Cu at scc then, we have plans to make a scc convoy from belgium, we'll pass holland anyway.
Title: Re: TIKIMADness the engine is running hoping to make it to DDD8 Post by: tikimadness on February 13, 2011, 20:30:40 pm Finally had a little time to take the engine out.I thought it ran on3 cilinders the last time I started it so i wanted to take the engine out.
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/180712_187507014616733_100000723060483_501207_6492339_n.jpg) As soon as I took a valvecover of I saw theproblem, (http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181724_187540937946674_100000723060483_501406_7646094_n.jpg) Little damage on the rocker, (http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181614_187541584613276_100000723060483_501410_7289875_n.jpg) Here is the problem, (http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/182852_187541817946586_100000723060483_501411_5256095_n.jpg) NOW I am having the head fixed and rebuild the engine. We took the whole engine apart eand everything looks like new so I am happy with that Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness updating the car for 2011 Post by: Ninho/DKM on February 13, 2011, 22:18:41 pm S..T Happens ::)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness updating the car for 2011 Post by: Harry/FDK on February 14, 2011, 22:56:33 pm Mike, (correct me if i'm wrong) are you using 103 cylinders ? If yes, who made the copper shims ?
tkcr, Harry Title: Re: TIKIMADness updating the car for 2011 Post by: mr horsepower on February 14, 2011, 23:04:41 pm harry if you want a pair just call me and there not made of copper , copper is to soft and will srink and let the tension of the headstuds go lose. gr henri Title: Re: TIKIMADness updating the car for 2011 Post by: Harry/FDK on February 14, 2011, 23:17:23 pm Henri, can you make them for 103's ? Also for 94's (T1) Lasercut? What material do you use ?
Thanks Duder 8) Title: Re: TIKIMADness updating the car for 2011 Post by: tikimadness on March 24, 2011, 20:41:39 pm I am still alive :D
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/mychatype3/efd6d9fc458fdff7599e2463a822f6ad.jpg) (http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/mychatype3/be5202b917e631bc748e71388cb0e319.jpg) Made a throttle pedal so the cable hooks up on the passenger side of the car so I don't brake the cable with my heavy right food. Also made a new bracket for the clutchslave which should be a lot stronger so it won't bent and replaced the plastic line with a steel one. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness updating the car for 2011 Post by: Paul da Graca on March 25, 2011, 13:46:12 pm Hey Michael,
My 63 Ghia will be in Holland in June/July. It will have my Turbo kit from AJ Sim on it. So when the time comes I will call you and meet up to say hello and get some tips from you on a good setup here Later Paul Title: Re: TIKIMADness updating the car for 2011 Post by: tikimadness on March 26, 2011, 22:08:37 pm plumbed the slavecilinder today,
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/196573_197769376923830_100000723060483_567605_7401315_n.jpg) I think this willbe better thenthe plastic tube I used last year. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness updating the car for 2011 Post by: Harry/FDK on May 23, 2011, 19:06:15 pm PM.
Title: Re: TIKIMADness updating the car for 2011 Post by: tikimadness on July 17, 2011, 12:31:11 pm So it's been a long time since my last post but a lot has happend
I made it to Bug-in and had the chance to do some runs . They weren't to bad but I expected a little more. Found out that the car is to light in the front.In third gear it wants to go all directions but straight. Also the front wasn't strong enough so by the time I was full in third gear the wind pushed the front down hitting the ground and bending it so the front fenders touched the wheels :( So now I'm going to move the battery to the front and stiffen things up. My best time was a 12.60 not the 11 I want for now but I think it will come in the future. I also put the car in the dyno and managed to make one run. 299.9 bhp @6500 rpm and 367nm This was a run where it leaned out in the secondary step of the holley. The holley I'm using has a vacuum secondary so now I have to put a metering block in it to make the settings ajustable. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness updating the car for 2011 Post by: jamiep_jamiep on July 17, 2011, 15:43:53 pm At least you're starting with something nice & light Michael, you can put the strength (and weight) back in only where its needed. I had a look at your car at EBI and it looked great. Sounds like it was a scary ride!
What was your terminal speed btw? Title: Re: TIKIMADness updating the car for 2011 Post by: tikimadness on July 17, 2011, 19:05:34 pm 105mp/h
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness updating the car for 2011 Post by: 61ragtop on August 24, 2011, 08:33:39 am Great to meet you and wolf at the weekend and hang out, car looks great ;D
Goona have a full read through today after yesterdays trip back to the uk (took 12 hrs due to delays) Cheers james Title: Re: TIKIMADness updating the car for 2011 Post by: mr horsepower on September 21, 2011, 20:57:05 pm Tell the story Man! ;)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness updating the car for 2011 Post by: tikimadness on September 22, 2011, 20:49:43 pm Here goes, after 2 earlier tries on the dyno i finally got the carb to function like it should.
`Did a lot of runs and after turning up the boost to 1.3 bar the clutch started to slip with 385bhp and 425 nm ;D going to try to keep it straight @ bitburg this weekend Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on November 29, 2011, 22:34:52 pm It's been a long time since I updated this topic.
I only made one pass in Bitburg and it turn out to be on 3 cylinders .I had a valve seat gone loose >:( 20 + pulls on the dyne with no problem and on the last meeting of the year shit happens. I took the engine apart and only one intake valve was slightly bent. I'm having all the seats renewed this winter to make sure it won't happen again. I brought the car over to the Uk last week to have the cage redone and tagged so I should be able to race everywhere. The car is at Jim Smith's shop right now for the cage and a bunch of other modifications and I'm very curious how it will turn out. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: Harry/FDK on December 07, 2011, 18:56:45 pm Michael, any news or pics ?
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on December 09, 2011, 18:42:54 pm Hey Harry I've got some pics. Will try to post them.
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on December 09, 2011, 20:14:38 pm Sneak peak ;D
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/mychatype3/tiki2012.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: Andy Sykes on December 09, 2011, 21:35:31 pm Looking good how's the cage coming on ?
Cheers andy Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on December 09, 2011, 21:37:12 pm Looking good how's the cage coming on ? Cheers andy You tell me Andy ;D ;D ;D Haven't seen a picture of the cage yet. I think I'll get some pictures next week. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on December 15, 2011, 19:46:23 pm Got some pictures today of the progress of my car. My jaw dropped right to the floor when I saw those pictures ;D
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/006-1.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/004.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/007.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: Harry/FDK on December 15, 2011, 20:11:31 pm Deaamn!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: Andy Sykes on December 15, 2011, 20:12:29 pm Looking good :) top work
Cheers andy Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: richie on December 16, 2011, 00:41:57 am Micheal,looks really good,now all you need to do its throw away that boat anchor and get a nice type 1 with some EFI and you will be able to go as good as it looks :D
cheers richie Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on December 18, 2011, 14:36:15 pm (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/003.jpg)
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/011.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/007.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: fahrvergnugen on December 18, 2011, 19:09:08 pm Dude, this is getting serious ,love the work on that cage. now the car is up to the job...are you? ;D
Paul. Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on December 18, 2011, 20:23:56 pm I think I'm going to learn how to drink tea.All those fast brits drink it so it must help ;D ;D ;D
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: Harry/FDK on December 18, 2011, 22:03:36 pm I think I'm going to learn how to drink tea.All those fast brits drink it so it must help ;D ;D ;D Michael But NO T4's. (Boat-anchors...) Grrrr. Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on December 23, 2011, 20:02:45 pm (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/078.jpg)
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/080.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/081.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/083.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/085.jpg) Happy holidays everybody ;D Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: Harry/FDK on December 23, 2011, 22:16:54 pm WOOAH! You to duder !
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: rick m on December 26, 2011, 09:58:23 am What type of gearbox is this in your car?
RM Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: Eddie DVK on December 26, 2011, 10:52:58 am Hi Michael,
Damn looks really well built, is your pan now welded to the body? Hope to see it action upcoming season I think I'm going to learn how to drink tea.All those fast brits drink it so it must help ;D ;D ;D Michael But NO T4's. (Boat-anchors...) Grrrr. I love boat-anchors :D Regards Edgar Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on December 26, 2011, 11:41:13 am What type of gearbox is this in your car? RM It's a renault un1 Yes Eddie the pan is welded to the body. It was this or a compromise which is to bold it to the pan. I went for the no compromise version ;D Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: ovalie.nl on December 31, 2011, 01:19:05 am I think I'm going to learn how to drink tea.All those fast brits drink it so it must help ;D ;D ;D Michael o no you really want to learn to drink tea .....I thought I heard Smirnoff was your secret weapon, but when he is back in the Netherlands, so that we can admire him Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on January 06, 2012, 19:07:04 pm Small update ;D
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/097.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/093.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/092.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/090.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/089.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/088.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/088.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: fahrvergnugen on January 06, 2012, 20:40:59 pm Drewl 8)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: richie on January 07, 2012, 01:29:23 am Small update ;D (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/097.jpg) Michael whats the handle for? The boat anchor :D Looks really good,Jim is doing an excellent job,if he drank Tea I would say he spent alot of time sitting around drinking it and thinking where to place everything ;) :o ;D cheers richie Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on January 07, 2012, 08:37:19 am @ Richie I'm sorry but he's a coffee drinker so the caffeine determines where all the stuff gets placed. ;D ;D
Yes i'm really pleased how it turns out, It's much better then I imagined. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: Pas on January 07, 2012, 16:22:27 pm Hey Micheal
More high quality work from Jim there, your car will be killer by time he has finished with it. 8) Are you having Jim do the Ali tinwork for you too or are you doing it yourself? Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on January 07, 2012, 17:14:30 pm Hey Micheal Thanks for the comments ;) No I'm doing the tinwork myself. I have to keep an eye on the money ;D ;DMore high quality work from Jim there, your car will be killer by time he has finished with it. 8) Are you having Jim do the Ali tinwork for you too or are you doing it yourself? Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: 61ragtop on January 07, 2012, 17:59:24 pm Looking sweet, are you going to get it over to the uk this year? if not ill come back over to SCC to hook up!!
cheers james Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on January 07, 2012, 18:49:33 pm Looking sweet, are you going to get it over to the uk this year? if not ill come back over to SCC to hook up!! Hey James I want to come over to the UK but it depends on my budget, SCC is on top of my list however ;D ;Dcheers james Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: 61ragtop on January 07, 2012, 20:51:09 pm cool, gives me an excuse!!! ill twist gregs arm at volksworld show and see if we can hook up like last time, airport bar and hotel employees again :-X
ill keep an eye on the thread now im back on here, not been on for a while, too busy sorting my new website www.vwperformanceimports.com cheers james Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on January 07, 2012, 22:29:24 pm That's a good idea James.
I'm coming over for the volksworldshow this year so w'll meet there. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on January 12, 2012, 20:28:53 pm Some more progress,
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/105.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/102.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/101.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/100.jpg) I'm realy stoked with the result Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: Andy Sykes on January 12, 2012, 21:03:43 pm Looking very good :D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: Kiwi on January 12, 2012, 21:12:11 pm Looks good, I am liking the whale tail.
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: fahrvergnugen on January 12, 2012, 21:25:41 pm You're flying dude.
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: Harry/FDK on January 12, 2012, 22:01:32 pm Awesome duder !
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: leec on January 12, 2012, 22:29:38 pm Jim does fantastic work. Can't wait to see it finished :)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: Jon on January 13, 2012, 13:22:16 pm Looks like this is the perfect time to hang the gearbox from the cage and loose the frame horns.
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on January 13, 2012, 14:43:13 pm Looks like this is the perfect time to hang the gearbox from the cage and loose the frame horns. Yes that is the plan. Original frame horns are already gone and replaced by tubing. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: mr horsepower on January 14, 2012, 14:06:11 pm Finally a good place to put our beer bottles on wile were gosiping.
;D Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: Kiwi on January 15, 2012, 07:20:24 am So no one would put it against you if you put one of these on the side, some of the technical amongst you would insist on there being one either side for weight distribution.
(http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/public/5uRKLyZ7Z_KQJW29LRcNXbcUUNOtvlbXroqml4k7iAhBzZ1cvwJOIp8TCp9_kePPFWSG9Vhw6_8Hyy0YycCuSJVF5Zq4aLJ04AWVWDaTMuNFdHzNJtDwsFU_9nOIxkq-i0-GDdXriNASO-duaWZg8FXWeWKX7Ok) Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on January 17, 2012, 19:22:41 pm update :mrgreen:
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/114.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/112.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/110.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/108.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/106.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: Frallan on April 01, 2012, 19:58:56 pm Nice car!
Nice thread. A pity soem of your earliest pictures are gone. Good luck with your clutch upgrade. Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on April 01, 2012, 20:33:08 pm well the car is back in Holland(almost 2months ;D)
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/outsideofcotswelds.jpg) Brought it directly to my new shop (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/tikiinnewshack.jpg) Since then I changed to bigger tires, (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/testfittingnewrubber.jpg) I got a good deal on the 26x8.5x15s from the guys at RJVOLKSPERFORMANCE ;D Now i started the tedious job of welding tabs in all the window surrounds to fit flush mount windows.(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/weldingtabsfrontwindow.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on April 08, 2012, 21:43:10 pm Rear window is now done as well.
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/rearwindow.jpg) side window. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/sidewindow.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: Andy Sykes on April 08, 2012, 22:11:32 pm Getting there now :) nice new workshop
Cheers andy Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: Neil Davies on April 10, 2012, 12:01:55 pm Hey Michael, you've got a few pictures in Performance VW magazine this month, it's a watercooled mag but they love your Beetle!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on April 10, 2012, 21:57:48 pm Hey Michael, you've got a few pictures in Performance VW magazine this month, it's a watercooled mag but they love your Beetle! Thanks Neil ;). I wonder how they got there. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on April 22, 2012, 12:32:59 pm Progress is slow cause I didn't think welding in a few(120) tabs would take so much time ;D
Made a mould out of an old piece of lexan to see how it will look once it's ready .(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/480222_391730244194408_100000723060483_1223221_1403591617_n.jpg) Now that the tabs in the body are in I started on the doors. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/148950_391797577521008_100000723060483_1223416_429208830_n.jpg) The welding is getting better again. It really makes a difference when you don't do it on a daily basis. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/556159_391824037518362_100000723060483_1223470_863788317_n.jpg) Drivers side door is done. Now waiting for a new batch of tabs ;) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/319877_391875364179896_100000723060483_1223609_401028288_n.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: Zach Gomulka on April 22, 2012, 15:30:26 pm Looks great, but do you need that many tabs?! :o Don't think you'll loose any weight, aerodynamics will be your only gain?
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on April 22, 2012, 15:45:33 pm Looks great, but do you need that many tabs?! :o Don't think you'll loose any weight, aerodynamics will be your only gain? I had no clue as to how much I needed ;D ;D. Will put up the boost a pound more.... Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on April 29, 2012, 21:26:12 pm Did some grinding on the window surrounds and put some paint on for protection
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/530292_396839787016787_100000723060483_1236301_1481023362_n.jpg) Started refitting the bonnet, (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/580638_398234703543962_100000723060483_1240663_574376165_n.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on April 30, 2012, 21:29:59 pm Cleaned and primed the bulkhead.
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/560631_398885620145537_100000723060483_1242972_794548223_n.jpg) Then put on some flat black paint (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/154498_398906586810107_100000723060483_1243043_1928073100_n.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on May 02, 2012, 22:15:26 pm Had some time to work on the car today,
Welded and cleaned the floor and put some primer on. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/380220_400892899944809_100000723060483_1247303_655368487_n.jpg) And a coat of flat black (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/580613_400893313278101_100000723060483_1247307_754823810_n.jpg) Now it's time to start placing some parts in the car. Will change the entire set-up to EFI. With a water to air intercooler. A friend of mine is lasercuting the water tank as it will be a custom made one. As soon as that is ready and I have some other parts I can see where to route all the lines as there is a lot more plumbing then before. ;) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: richie on May 02, 2012, 22:33:24 pm Will change the entire set-up to TYPE1 with EFI. With a water to air intercooler. Michael Excellent choice :D cheers richie Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on May 02, 2012, 22:38:11 pm Will change the entire set-up to TYPE4 with EFI. With a water to air intercooler. Michael Excellent choice :D cheers richie again ;D ;D ;D ;D Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on May 07, 2012, 17:55:24 pm (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/AWIC18-5.jpg)
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: thehanz DVK on May 07, 2012, 19:36:27 pm Will change the entire set-up to TYPE4 with EFI. With a water to air intercooler. Michael Excellent choice cheers richie again ;D ;D ;D ;D Michael some learn it the hard way... ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: BeetleBug on May 07, 2012, 21:26:31 pm Question: will a front tire fit between the front tubes in any angle? If so you can be sure it will if you crash at high speed and your legs will be the first to notice.
BB Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on May 07, 2012, 22:59:50 pm Hey BB we took care of that by adding extra tubes. The picture doesn't show that very clearly ;)
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: richie on May 08, 2012, 09:30:32 am Micheal,
I think what Kalle is refering to is shown here,it looks possible for the wheel/tyre to be pushed back into the footwell/pedal area,and yes I know its the correct side I drew on,not the LHS ;D Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on May 08, 2012, 10:01:17 am The crossbar should protect me from a wheel getting in. You guys made a good point even if you drew it on the wrong side of the car ;)
Will have a good look on how to upgrade or change it. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: richie on May 08, 2012, 10:12:50 am Thats the 1st time ever I used "paint" I think I can make the car yellow given enough time :D
Anyway,looking at it a single bar down from the existing intersection to the old pan/body mount that takes the 2 m10 bolts would be enough and help secure the pan as well? cheers richie Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on May 08, 2012, 15:44:13 pm I don't like to say it but I think you're right ;D ;D
Michael Thats the 1st time ever I used "paint" I think I can make the car yellow given enough time :D Anyway,looking at it a single bar down from the existing intersection to the old pan/body mount that takes the 2 m10 bolts would be enough and help secure the pan as well? cheers richie Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on June 09, 2012, 21:38:07 pm Not much done lately as life gets in the way but I got my front beam back from the blaster and gave it a coat of black paint.
Front is now well on it's way to look like it is supposed to do. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/582260_420531964647569_556204956_n.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on September 07, 2012, 20:31:11 pm It's been a while but I'm still working on the car. Searching for parts consumes a lot of time and changing my mind every day doesn't help either ;)
But I decided to ditch the renault gearbox and put a 091 in. Got a lead on a really good one ;D ;D. I'm also going efi so I bought an IC and have to make a new intake and exhaust so why not make everything a little bigger and get a bigger turbo. Sold all the draw through stuff so there is no turning back now ;D (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_2470.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_2471.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_2472.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on September 08, 2012, 17:52:56 pm New waste gate
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/Facebook/Mobile%20Uploads/250324_462183310482434_732835331_n.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: Crazy Mc.Stairs on September 08, 2012, 18:53:21 pm New waste gate (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/Facebook/Mobile%20Uploads/250324_462183310482434_732835331_n.jpg) Michael Nice! Keep up the good work! Cheers, Christoph Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on September 26, 2012, 21:33:49 pm So I got a good deal on a bigger hairdryer ;D
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/406419_468182696549162_2033038891_n.jpg) It didn't fit in the same place as the other turbo so had to find a convenient place. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/66523_468565343177564_1284748548_n.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on October 03, 2012, 21:07:31 pm Not much to show really but thought this is a nice picture,
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/383457_471652286202203_1810583630_n.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2012 Post by: tikimadness on November 21, 2012, 19:24:42 pm Had Jim(cotsweld race cars ) modify the car to fit a 091 gearbox with an mse shifter.
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_2857.jpg) He also repositioned the turbo cause I wasn't happy with where it sat. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_2883.jpg) I'll make some pictures of the details of Jim's work as it is really like artwork. ;D I had to cut up the IC cause the routing would be terrible. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_2855.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_2856.jpg) And put on a throttle body (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_2861.jpg) I started working on the car again and it takes a lot of time and efford from me but it slowly comes together now. Only 2 big things that I need now and that's a gearbox and the EFI. Efi will be kms (kronenburg management) Decided to use this system as a friend of mine makes the software ;) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: tikimadness on November 27, 2012, 01:27:24 am Took some time to take some pictures from the modifications Jim made.
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/Facebook/Mobile%20Uploads/390200_493136417387123_1069602202_n.jpg) Some people pointed to me that the front didn't have enough tubes so I had Jim add some more. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/Facebook/Mobile%20Uploads/604005_493136444053787_414511045_n.jpg) I think it is safe now. Fitted a vertigate shifter, (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/Facebook/Mobile%20Uploads/534717_493136477387117_2023975042_n.jpg) Down pipe almost ready, (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/Facebook/Mobile%20Uploads/559028_493136504053781_293283628_n.jpg) Box fitted with plates. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/Facebook/Mobile%20Uploads/318955_493136527387112_1474777119_n.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/Facebook/Mobile%20Uploads/390200_493136544053777_384451387_n.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/Facebook/Mobile%20Uploads/66013_493136550720443_825547219_n.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: tikimadness on November 27, 2012, 23:47:04 pm got the down pipe almost ready just need to add some more length to come out under the fender
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/Facebook/Mobile%20Uploads/246782_462620117105420_1135563394_n.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: Andy Sykes on November 28, 2012, 19:58:03 pm Nice work ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: tikimadness on December 05, 2012, 21:11:32 pm Thanks Andy ;)
Pictures say more then words:mrgreen: (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/12584_493494120684686_457034275_n-1.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_2988.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_2989.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/TikiMadnessMichaelvanZelst1.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_2990.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_2991.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_2998.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_2993.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3006.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3007.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3005.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: tikimadness on December 05, 2012, 21:48:54 pm (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/TikiMadnessMichaelvanZelst2-1.jpg)
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/TikiMadnessMichaelvanZelst1-1.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/TikiMadnessMichaelvanZelst6.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: Black Sheep on December 05, 2012, 22:14:24 pm Loving your work Michael , keep it coming 8)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: tikimadness on December 05, 2012, 22:21:41 pm Loving your work Michael , keep it coming 8) Thanks Glenn, Things are finally coming together Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: tikimadness on December 30, 2012, 17:10:46 pm (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3008_zpsc2e24eaf.jpg)
Starting on the intake side this week,will be a real challenge ;) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: tikimadness on January 03, 2013, 12:33:59 pm Put the twin fuel pumps in yesterday.
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3268_zpsfcd2de20.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3269_zps784a8b86.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3270_zps9ab2369f.jpg) Mow all that I need is a fuel pressure regulator and this little project is finished Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: thehanz DVK on January 03, 2013, 12:44:40 pm mooie plaatjes man...
looking good Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: cedric on January 04, 2013, 10:38:30 am Ready for ebi
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: tikimadness on January 04, 2013, 11:19:23 am Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: cedric on January 06, 2013, 11:57:14 am It was nice to see the car for real on keverwinterfestijn even have sticker now!
Thx Keep on the good work! Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: tikimadness on January 06, 2013, 19:58:08 pm It was nice to see the car for real on keverwinterfestijn even have sticker now! Thx Keep on the good work! Thanks Cedric to bad we didn't meet Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: cedric on January 08, 2013, 14:55:08 pm Mabey at volksworld show!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: fahrvergnugen on January 09, 2013, 20:51:19 pm This is starting to look like a dating site ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: tikimadness on February 01, 2013, 21:29:53 pm been trying to work o the car again after been sick for a few months.
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3505_zps8396e225.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3506_zps1a3de72e.jpg) Started on the aly panelling (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3513_zps65866c2d.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3514_zps6da7312b.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3515_zps84ac058e.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3516_zps461027ef.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: tikimadness on February 23, 2013, 22:36:14 pm finished plumbing the front side of the car
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3724_zps5881aca2.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3725_zps28f51ab2.jpg) And all the aluminium is done up front, (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3732_zps9b7830ed.jpg) Finally gave my shop a good clean up ;D (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3737_zpsed1f77a3.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3738_zpsb8aab042.jpg) Now it's of to the volksworldshow at the end of the month and pick up a pile of stuff to get it closer to completion. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: leec on February 23, 2013, 22:59:02 pm Looking forward to seeing this at Volksworld.
Lee Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: tikimadness on February 23, 2013, 23:01:50 pm Looking forward to seeing this at Volksworld. Lee The car isn't going Lee ;) Just me getting some very important parts like the gearbox and new rear wheels Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: leec on February 23, 2013, 23:12:18 pm Looking forward to seeing this at Volksworld. Lee The car isn't going Lee ;) Just me getting some very important parts like the gearbox and new rear wheels Michael I see, sure I will get to see it one day Lee Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: Basti on February 25, 2013, 16:15:19 pm Hi Michael,
do you have a detail picture of the fuel cell mounted on the front beam?? I´m still thinking of the best solution.... Thanks, Basti Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: mychatype3 on February 25, 2013, 16:51:28 pm The car isn't going Lee ;) Just me getting some very important parts like the gearbox and new rear wheels Michael Yeah Tiki-mover please also my parts ;D Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: tikimadness on February 25, 2013, 17:13:05 pm Hi Michael, do you have a detail picture of the fuel cell mounted on the front beam?? I´m still thinking of the best solution.... Thanks, Basti I will make some tonight Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: Basti on March 06, 2013, 17:00:04 pm Hi Michael,
did you made some pics? Cheers, Basti Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: tikimadness on March 17, 2013, 14:59:16 pm Here you go Basti ;)
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3865_zps56a177e2.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3866_zps57699817.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3867_zpsfe451160.jpg) Due to the cage I can't fit the rods from the MSE in a straight line. I asked Jim Smith how to solve this problem and he gave me some info in to the right direction. Thanks Jim ;D (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3926_zps549ebad7.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3927_zps9d25c58d.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3928_zps3e806053.jpg) When the gearbox is in I will make rods with uniballs going from the pivot to the gearbox Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: Basti on March 18, 2013, 15:10:50 pm Thanks Michael!!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: kev d on March 30, 2013, 20:31:43 pm Gearbox fitted yet? ;)
Cheers Kev Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: tikimadness on March 30, 2013, 21:21:05 pm Gearbox fitted yet? ;) Cheers Kev Hey Kev yes it's in. Came home at 01:30 am on sunday and started fitting it right away cause I was so curious if it would line up with the pivot I made. Too bad it didn't even come close :( Back to the drawing board now. Been so busy I forgot to make pictures. ;D Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: kev d on April 01, 2013, 11:05:42 am Good man! 8)
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: beatnik beetle on April 01, 2013, 11:37:13 am This car is looking amazing, keep up the good work...
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: mychatype3 on April 03, 2013, 13:43:55 pm HAPPY B-DAY MR. tiki ;) 40 and still going strong ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: fahrvergnugen on April 03, 2013, 20:58:03 pm HAPPY B-DAY MR. tiki ;) 40 and still going strong ;D 40 and going stronger day by day, ask me how I know ;D Happy Birthday dude. Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: tikimadness on April 05, 2013, 17:04:34 pm HAPPY B-DAY MR. tiki ;) 40 and still going strong ;D 40 and going stronger day by day, ask me how I know ;D Happy Birthday dude. Yes getting stronger again ;D ;D Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: mr horsepower on April 05, 2013, 18:35:32 pm No no smelling stronger dude :D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: tikimadness on April 07, 2013, 17:05:09 pm Been putting in some late hours last week as I got my gearbox now. First thing to do is make it shift,due to the funny car cage I had to make a pivot to re align the rods.
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/foto-10_zps0348db89.jpg) It looks like it will work all I need now is the "forks" that attach to the gearbox. I then started working on the Co2 launcher. That's mostly done also. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/foto-9_zpscb4e6f44.jpg) finally I put my tires on the new rims. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/foto-11_zpsbe2a2754.jpg) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/foto-13_zps23fd8356.jpg) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: mr horsepower on April 07, 2013, 17:30:41 pm Its getting an big fat mean race car
With an one of stance. And Nice to look at it Keep going mate See you soon Gr henri Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: tikimadness on November 26, 2014, 11:40:43 am Been a while since I updated my topic but that doesn't mean nothing happend. ;)
I've been converting the car to Efi which took me longer then I thought but it's almost done now. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_0515_zps643dec24.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_0515_zps643dec24.jpg.html) Then I placed a set of Geers front brakes (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_0464_zps018b1017.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_0464_zps018b1017.jpg.html) i Put in a sump heater(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_0145_zpse8d65d6f.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_0145_zpse8d65d6f.jpg.html) Made an intake to draw cold air to the turbo (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_1312_zpsc7b83da7.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_1312_zpsc7b83da7.jpg.html) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_1314_zpse08879b9.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_1314_zpse08879b9.jpg.html) Still need to finish the window but the general idea works for me I built my own dry sump tank and hope I did it right. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_0635_zpsddd0fe69.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_0635_zpsddd0fe69.jpg.html) Finally the intake is all welded and we are now in the process of making the fuel rails. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_0082_zpsecef5742.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_0082_zpsecef5742.jpg.html) I decided to fit 8 injector 4 x 1210 cc and 4 x 2200 cc. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: BeetleBug on November 26, 2014, 11:57:43 am Been a while since I updated my topic but that doesn't mean nothing happend. ;) I decided to fit 8 injector 4 x 1210 cc and 4 x 2200 cc. Michael Thank you for your update Michael. Looking really good. I hope you do not mind me asking but are you going to run on methanol since you are going to use 8 injectors? Best rgs BB Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2013 Post by: tikimadness on November 26, 2014, 12:00:05 pm No problem Beetlebug. Yes someone persuaded me to go straight over to methanol ;D
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: tikimadness on November 26, 2014, 17:33:00 pm Found some more pictures.
I fitted egt's to all 4 exhaust ports. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_0817_zps7951f8fd.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_0817_zps7951f8fd.jpg.html) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_0816_2_zps747c38e5.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_0816_2_zps747c38e5.jpg.html) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_0814_zpse8163976.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_0814_zpse8163976.jpg.html) O and I decided to get an mot on the car so to make it street legal ;D (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_1092_zps4f23063d.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_1092_zps4f23063d.jpg.html) Also have snow flake rear lights for the back so should be fun Today I'm figuring out how to operate 2 buttons on the steering wheel, one for the chute and the other for the launch control (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/wires_zps01bdd1d9.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/wires_zps01bdd1d9.jpg.html) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: richie on November 28, 2014, 18:30:24 pm Cool, keep going its nearly there now :)
cheers Richie Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: tikimadness on November 29, 2014, 19:51:09 pm Cool, keep going its nearly there now :) cheers Richie Yes with the parts you have laying around for me it should be a breeze ;D Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: tikimadness on January 17, 2015, 10:27:47 am Slowly making progress,
started to put all the fluids in. Got a vacuum leader but the brake system seams to be too complex and I need to do it all style with some help from a friend. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_1876_zps82073f29.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_1876_zps82073f29.jpg.html) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_1877_zpsbb64af01.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_1877_zpsbb64af01.jpg.html) Got one door in and finished and need to go on with the other one but want to do the really important things first. The things that will make it a driver. Almost done with the scoop, window fits now how I want it so need to make a final one and attach the scoop to it. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_1874_zpsbbece377.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_1874_zpsbbece377.jpg.html) Made the rear window removable to gain easy acces to the throttle body. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_1013_zps7fb47742.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_1013_zps7fb47742.jpg.html) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_1015_zpsf03842b2.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_1015_zpsf03842b2.jpg.html) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_1026_zps2e1c7f19.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_1026_zps2e1c7f19.jpg.html) Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: tikimadness on April 13, 2015, 09:26:35 am Loads of little things got done last few months even changed the colour lol
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3173_zpsg5i2cvrk.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_3173_zpsg5i2cvrk.jpg.html) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3184_zpsrnkk7vek.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_3184_zpsrnkk7vek.jpg.html) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3417_zpslpahvyzc.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_3417_zpslpahvyzc.jpg.html) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3418_zps9mfl30tl.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_3418_zps9mfl30tl.jpg.html) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3422_zps1biy0wyf.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_3422_zps1biy0wyf.jpg.html) (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/tikimadness/IMG_3421_zpsvehookst.jpg) (http://s713.photobucket.com/user/tikimadness/media/IMG_3421_zpsvehookst.jpg.html) I even put a thank you on for all the help so far ;D ;D More to come... Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: henk on April 13, 2015, 09:52:55 am sticker and color reminds me off a few cabrio's i seen before :)
looking good. henk!!! Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: leec on April 13, 2015, 14:11:58 pm Great progress ;D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: tikimadness on April 13, 2015, 14:19:45 pm sticker and color reminds me off a few cabrio's i seen before :) looking good. henk!!! Don't know what you are talking about Henk ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: BeetleBug on April 13, 2015, 14:39:49 pm Very NICE! Keep up with the good work mr!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: The Fugitive on April 13, 2015, 22:19:44 pm Nice !
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: Harry/FDK on May 23, 2015, 14:03:21 pm Long time no see. Awesome Dude !!!
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: spoolin70 on May 23, 2015, 15:31:29 pm I've seen your car twice recently and took a good while to take in all the details.
First time was at Cotsweld when I dropped my car off and the second was at Drag Day, and I must say I'm lovin it !! Much more to do before it's running/racing ? Thanks Darren Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: tikimadness on May 23, 2015, 16:08:13 pm I've seen your car twice recently and took a good while to take in all the details. First time was at Cotsweld when I dropped my car off and the second was at Drag Day, and I must say I'm lovin it !! Much more to do before it's running/racing ? Thanks Darren No not really just a lot of odds and ends, Trying to find time to pull the engine out next week and service it, then it's cleaning all tanks and lines and put a map in the ecu and see if it will fire, Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: henk on May 23, 2015, 17:08:40 pm so first time out DDD then?
henk!!! Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: tikimadness on August 23, 2016, 10:00:04 am After a few days at the track at SCC and helping Richie and now with Kalle in his cabin the much needed motivation is back. Been talking bout what to do with the engine so once I'm back home from holiday I will get my ass in gear and order the parts and get it done in order to fire up the engine and finally go racing next year. ;)
Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: dannyboy on August 23, 2016, 15:31:26 pm After a few days at the track at SCC and helping Richie and now with Kalle in his cabin the much needed motivation is back. Been talking bout what to do with the engine so once I'm back home from holiday I will get my ass in gear and order the parts and get it done in order to fire up the engine and finally go racing next year. ;) Michael About time mick look forward to seeing it run Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: henk on August 23, 2016, 16:18:52 pm About time you have this topic running from 2007 all ready! ;D
Henk!!! Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: richie on August 23, 2016, 17:24:12 pm About time you have this topic running from 2007 all ready! ;D Henk!!! 10 year anniversary maybe before its done? :D Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: tikimadness on August 23, 2016, 18:26:44 pm About time you have this topic running from 2007 all ready! ;D Henk!!! I've driven it at some time ;D Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: henk on August 23, 2016, 22:38:25 pm In and out the garage?
Will it be ready for DDD next month? ;D Still a month to go. Henk!!! Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: tikimadness on August 24, 2016, 08:50:03 am Actually it ran at DDD in 2011 :)
No the car won't be at DDD cause I've got to have a set of Pistons made first. The engine is apart now and almost everything looks perfect except it could use new piston rings. Since the Pistons are old(20 years) and look like it's better to retire them I'm replacing them with something more modern. Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: richie on August 12, 2018, 13:58:53 pm In and out the garage? Will it be ready for DDD next month? ;D Still a month to go. Henk!!! So Michael will it be at DDD this year then? :o :D ;D No pressure, just get it finished already!!! >:( ;D Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: dannyboy on August 12, 2018, 15:23:55 pm got exited that it might be an update ....but no just someone taking piss..... :D :D
Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: richie on August 12, 2018, 16:25:34 pm got exited that it might be an update ....but no just someone taking piss..... :D :D He told me a few weeks ago that he was getting it done for DDD this year, so I am more giving him a gently reminder than taking piss, well sort of :D ;D Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: Neil Davies on August 13, 2018, 16:40:42 pm Piss taking always works... (cue comments of "oi Davies, you've got six weeks off, now sort your bloody car out!")
Michael, what's still to do? Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: tikimadness on December 01, 2018, 20:55:56 pm It?s been so long i can?t remember how to post a picture. ;D
Engine is in and plumbing everything to it Michael Title: Re: TIKIMADness getting ready to go fast in 2015 Post by: henk on December 02, 2018, 09:26:26 am What car was you working on again,been so long ago i can?t remember? ;D
Henk!!! |