Styling KC3 Project Silver

[bipbip]

I like it KC . Oh yeah :slayer:

 

[KC3]

Today i found a guy who molds fiberglass and was asking if he could manufacture a new bonnet, rear bootlid and any other panels for the B. He said it shouldnt be a problem and so later in the future i will more likely have made a new fiber bonnet, rear boot lid and possibly the rear roof cover panel. It should shed some weight and i would like to add some air vents to the front bonnet to help cool the turbo.

can anyone photoshop a few pics of my B with some vents in the bonnet in appropriate locations. many thanks. would be nice to see how it might look.

 

[silverbarchetta]

Hey KC, your b's looking awsome now - good work. Not so sure about fiberglass panels - they might look a bit kit-car

Like what you've done with the front spoiler.

 

[KC3]

Hiya, thanks! shes getting there. i wouldnt do anything that wouldnt look right though, he said the panels would be identical moulds to the original only alot lighter.

 

[KC3]

Added another small mod today, saw it in an accesary shop and had to have it, matches perfectly with the B's silver centre consule and its momo.

I did need to saw a little off the gear stick to get it on.

sorry the pic's aint to good, it was late in the day.

 

[Funkstar De Luxe]

Added another small mod today, saw it in an accesary shop and had to have it, matches perfectly with the B's silver centre consule and its momo.

I did need to saw a little off the gear stick to get it on.

sorry the pic's aint to good, it was late in the day.

Hey KC,

do your roll bars / roll hoops have "Barchetta" painted on them? Any chance of a better picture? Where did you get them form?

New mod looks great, was thinking about getting this myself (as it matches my steering wheel) http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/6593.html

EDIT: it's ok, I found your earlier post (http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/6593.html) Too expensive for me!

 

[KC3]

Hiya, heres a pic of the bars and a better pic of the new gear knob, plus i recieved my new rear suspension bushes and repair kit today so will get them put on next week.

 

[KC3]

Going to revive my thread as i,m looking into getting the Turbo on soon.

Spoke with some Alfa/ Fiat specialists here in Cyprus who have played around with modding some of their cars. Its two young brothers and their father who run the garage. One brother owns a highly tuned fiat coupe turbo, and the other a highly tuned fiat punto gt with a turbo conversion.

Speaking with them about my proposed Turbo modification and its 200bhp output, they told me it would be great but the B's gearbox would suffer. This could be overcome by replacing it with Lancia's integrali's one, which aparently bolts straight on. The gear ratios would be much better suited and the performance should be alsome.

I,m going to look into this some more, but if anyone knows if this is true or can be done please let us know.

 

[KC3]

Installed a 12row oil cooler yesterday,
should help the B run smoother with all this extra heat here in Cyprus and one step closer to the Turbo mod.

For this modification, youl need

1x 12row Oil cooler
1x Sandwich Plate and necessary adaptors
2x 10bar Oil Hose


Also replaced the metal strip/bar that holds the Rad in place, they tend to go rusty very easy, most B's ive seen have this problem, Not much rain here so thats the end of that problem too..

 

[afroking]

Installed a 12row oil cooler yesterday,
should help the B run smoother with all this extra heat here in Cyprus and one step closer to the Turbo mod.

For this modification, youl need

1x 12row Oil cooler
1x Sandwich Plate and necessary adaptors
2x 10bar Oil Hose


Also replaced the metal strip/bar that holds the Rad in place, they tend to go rusty very easy, most B's ive seen have this problem, Not much rain here so thats the end of that problem too..

Hurry up with that turbo

Can't wait to see the progress!

 

[KC3]

Just adding to the list of Mods,

Mods to date.
1. Full supersprint stainless exhaust system, 200cell sports Catt
2. New Mohair hood.
3. Chrome rear barchetta badge, Chrome front B badge.
4. Hard top and storage cover.
5. 17" Khan Rsv2 alloy wheels with toyo tyres.
6. GSR induction Kit.
7. Sparco front strut brace.
8. Vented/grooved discs with fast road pads.
9. Eibach 30mm lowering springs.
10. Chrome hoops.
11. Gear oil changed to Redline MTL 70.
12. HID Headlight conversion.
13. Clear side indicater lenses.
14. Naxos front lip spoiler.
15. Silver center consule
16. Momo race pedals.
17. Carpeted mats.
18. Samco silicone hoses.
19. Dual radiator fans.
20. Specialised breathable waterproof cover.
21. Oven baked sprayed blue rocker cover.
22. Uprated internal fuel pump.
23. Fuel pressure regulater.
24. New larger battery.
25. Leather interior.
26. Ngk irridium spark plugs.
27. Interior rear boot lights.

New mods, planed for the future.

Modded windstop to fit round my bars.
Uprated Eibach anti roll bar kit
40mm lower sports springs and suspension set.
Paint brake calipers,
possibly shorten gear lever and install new gear knob.
Turbo instalation

Cant think of anything else at the Mo. but should be happy once that is all done.

Oh yer! A full on perfect strip down respray would be nice. but later, much later.

Think i,d be happy with the car then

Just adding to the list of modifications done and things that i have changed.


26. New Denso irridium spark plugs
27. Painted the trims black under the rear valance.
27. Painted trim in between the front Naxos spoiler..
28. H&R 12mm hubcentric spacers to the rear wheels.
29. Eibach Uprated Anti Roll bar kit.
30. Bilstien B6 Sprintline Suspension.
31. Strip down and painted Brake calipers.
32. Shortened gear lever and fitted new Momo Gear knob.
33. 12row Oil Cooler


Bigger plans to come..

 

[nicholasb]

Just a v quick pic of B with vent. I thought something simple but anything done to the original bodywork seems to spoil it.

 

[KC3]

Just a v quick pic of B with vent. I thought something simple but anything done to the original bodywork seems to spoil it.

Hi Nick, Thanks! looks ok, maybe it look or work better higher up the bonnet,
also would consider two either side of bonnet but going up vertically.

Can you do any pic's like that.

 

[afroking]

Just a v quick pic of B with vent. I thought something simple but anything done to the original bodywork seems to spoil it.

I think its the symmetry that spoils it. The vent mimics the two similar shapes beneath it.

 

[KC3]

I think its the symmetry that spoils it. The vent mimics the two similar shapes beneath it.

Yer, agree , maybe some vents like the Aston martins have. or do away with the original B vents and put two horizontally further back.

 

[afroking]

Minimalistic is best for the Barchetta, I don't know why you want to change it KC, yours looks beautiful.

 

[Funkstar De Luxe]

The problem with modifying a Barchetta is that the car is extremely small, therefore anything you do to it seems to be of the wrong scale.

 

[afroking]

You're right.

 

[KC3]

I do agree that subtle mods. Less is more! but the B does suffer with alot of engine heat under the bonnet, finding a way to get it out would bennifit her,
with the proposed turbo mod i think i might need them,

I'd make sure it was done in a smart and tastefull way.

 

[Funkstar De Luxe]

I do agree that subtle mods. Less is more! but the B does suffer with alot of engine heat under the bonnet, finding a way to get it out would bennifit her,
with the proposed turbo mod i think i might need them,

I'd make sure it was done in a smart and tastefull way.

Very true, and function should rule over aesthetics. If you don't fancy cutting holes in your bonnet, try to channel the air from else where (