Styling KC3 Project Silver
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Styling KC3 Project Silver
KC: You could have take the roof off for him.
Doc: Do you still have your B?
Doc: Do you still have your B?
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Hey! Doc, Nice to hear from you... Hows things and whats new with your B,
Hi guys.
Yep I still have my Barchetta. That and enough new Barchetta parts to keep me busy for a long time. The issue is I have no free time thanks to family and home DIY these days.
Yep I still have my Barchetta. That and enough new Barchetta parts to keep me busy for a long time. The issue is I have no free time thanks to family and home DIY these days.
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Doc!
New Parts, Any thing exiting!!
New Parts, Any thing exiting!!
New front wishbones that I will paint red before fitting (underside detailing). Inside lower door black plastic speaker trim DS & PS (Gold dust). Seatbelt female red button part (Cant think of the name) x2. Rear disk brake shields, replacement rear ABS sensor, rear swing arm that I will paint red before fitting. Heater matrix, window white plastic runner followers, DS electric door lock (new) and a load of other little new bits that I have picked up over the last year or so but cant remember off the top of my head LOL . The new parts bin is full so I must take a look and see what I have forgotten.
Nothing real fun like engine mods but just a load more mint bits that all help bring the car back up to A1.
:slayer: Keep us updated on the turbo mod.
Nothing real fun like engine mods but just a load more mint bits that all help bring the car back up to A1.
:slayer: Keep us updated on the turbo mod.
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Cool! Doc, Lots of goodies for the B, I'd like some of those window guides too. Re the speaker panels, I have a treatment that brings them up like new. Gtecniq C4 permanent trim restorer.. Have done my interior and looks fab.. ..
Managed to get the Brembo's here to Cyprus and just looking into those wosener pistons which i think i,m going down that route now. more BOOST! :devil:
Looking to source a new variator, any recomendations on where i should get one.
gather there was some uprated/ better ones around..
.. Managed to get the Brembo's here to Cyprus and just looking into those wosener pistons which i think i,m going down that route now. more BOOST!
:devil: Looking to source a new variator, any recomendations on where i should get one.
gather there was some uprated/ better ones around..
Drop DTR a call. Yep the variator came is a few versions so you want to make sure you get the latest spec m8.
I know what Doc feels like. The family and working on the house leaves little time any more for the B. I just do the most important stuff when I get time. Glad you haven't given up on it.
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Ok, HIYA!
Have had some spare time and some spare cash to finally get on with some B modification and upgrades.
The Brembo's will finally find their new home, after i have just had some adapter plates made..
A lathe turner over here in Cyprus who works with the Rally trade made them, at a cost of 200euro which is quite exspensive but they were made precisly to fit my brembo's and hub. The look and fit is perfect and the guy assured me they will not fail..
Also I have had the rear suspension down to change the top bushes which i bought a year or two ago.. Funny Thing !! I still havent used them.
The lathe guy mentioned using teflon instead so have also had these machined and fitted so should never have a rear bush problem again.
I will repaint the rear sub frame and parts before having all reffitted.
More pics will follow.
Have had some spare time and some spare cash to finally get on with some B modification and upgrades.
The Brembo's will finally find their new home, after i have just had some adapter plates made..
A lathe turner over here in Cyprus who works with the Rally trade made them, at a cost of 200euro which is quite exspensive but they were made precisly to fit my brembo's and hub. The look and fit is perfect and the guy assured me they will not fail.
. Also I have had the rear suspension down to change the top bushes which i bought a year or two ago.. Funny Thing
!! I still havent used them.The lathe guy mentioned using teflon instead so have also had these machined and fitted so should never have a rear bush problem again.
I will repaint the rear sub frame and parts before having all reffitted.
More pics will follow.
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Some more pics, of the rear subframe, now repainted and with the new teflon top bushes, They cant be seen in the pics but the old rubber has been replaced with a solid teflon, which most rally, motorsport cars have fitted.
It may stifthen the rear end slightly but thats a good thing. Will let you know how she feels when back on the road.
It may stifthen the rear end slightly but thats a good thing. Will let you know how she feels when back on the road.
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Was looking back at my first page and thought i'd update the modification list.
Mods to date.
1. DTR Stainless steel middle and back box (included when first bought).
( Now changed to a full SUPER SPRINT system ,Stainless steel Manifold, De-Cat and Back box.
2. New Mohair hood.
3. Chrome rear barchetta badge
4. Hard top and storage cover.
5. 17" Khan Rsv2 alloy wheels with toyo tyres.
6. GSR Full Induction Kit
7. Sparco front strut brace.
8. Vented/Grooved Discs with DS2500 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.
19a.10 Row Oil Cooler.
20. Specialised breathable waterproof cover.
21. Oven baked sprayed blue rocker cover.
22. Eibach Uprated Stabiliser Bar and Bushes (Front & Rear) (Sprayed Blue).
23. Eibach Front camber Adjust bolts.
24. Brembo Big Brake and Disc Upgrade. 305mm Disc with Bremo 4pot.
25. Rear suspension top and bottom TEFLON bush upgrade.
26. Walboro uprated racing high flow fuel pump.
27. Fuel Pressure Regulater.
28. Alpine USB Head Unit and Upgraded front Speakers & Tweeters.
28a.
MODS IN PROGRESS AND NEED TO BE FINISHED.
1. Self designed and fabricated Wind Stop with added rear shelf speaker system.
PURCHASED and SOON TO BE ADDED!!
29. Black Diamond Performance Clutch Kit
30. 4kg Lightened and balanced Flywheel.
WISH LIST!!
1. Full Ride & Height Adjustable Suspension
2. Fast Road Camshafts.
3. Fiat Tempra/ Brava Bigger Rear Caliper and Pad Setup.
Still in Contemplation with the Turbo Mod,
and may now stick with the fast Cam set up..
Mods to date.
1. DTR Stainless steel middle and back box (included when first bought).
( Now changed to a full SUPER SPRINT system ,Stainless steel Manifold, De-Cat and Back box.
2. New Mohair hood.
3. Chrome rear barchetta badge
4. Hard top and storage cover.
5. 17" Khan Rsv2 alloy wheels with toyo tyres.
6. GSR Full Induction Kit
7. Sparco front strut brace.
8. Vented/Grooved Discs with DS2500 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.
19a.10 Row Oil Cooler.
20. Specialised breathable waterproof cover.
21. Oven baked sprayed blue rocker cover.
22. Eibach Uprated Stabiliser Bar and Bushes (Front & Rear) (Sprayed Blue).
23. Eibach Front camber Adjust bolts.
24. Brembo Big Brake and Disc Upgrade. 305mm Disc with Bremo 4pot.
25. Rear suspension top and bottom TEFLON bush upgrade.
26. Walboro uprated racing high flow fuel pump.
27. Fuel Pressure Regulater.
28. Alpine USB Head Unit and Upgraded front Speakers & Tweeters.
28a.
MODS IN PROGRESS AND NEED TO BE FINISHED.
1. Self designed and fabricated Wind Stop with added rear shelf speaker system.
PURCHASED and SOON TO BE ADDED!!
29. Black Diamond Performance Clutch Kit
30. 4kg Lightened and balanced Flywheel.
WISH LIST!!
1. Full Ride & Height Adjustable Suspension
2. Fast Road Camshafts.
3. Fiat Tempra/ Brava Bigger Rear Caliper and Pad Setup.
Still in Contemplation with the Turbo Mod,
and may now stick with the fast Cam set up..
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Turbo!!
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Not sure i will fit the Turbo now. Its far to hot here in Cyprus and fear i will blow her engine,
I will try her with the new flywheel, fast cams and remap and see how she goes.. posible 175bhp with good torque may be enough..
WELL SEE!! .
Just managed to get the brembo's fitted today, but they are just slightly fouling the rims, because of not enough offset to them..
Will need to have the discs machined by a mil or two or add a spacer..
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Aw, go on KC... fit the turbo....!! You know you want to!
Got to admit though you may struggle with the summer heat.....
With everything running my B can just cope with 40+C..... with any kind of problem the temp starts to rise.... ie, 2nd fan not kicking in due to a faulty connection or collecting a plastic bag that partially covers the rad... and the temp starts to rise...
A turbo may be just enough to throw the temp gauge into the red if driven "enthusiasticly" but there again you could just drive it gently during august and not get the turbo to spool up..... and then have fun the rest of the year
Got to admit though you may struggle with the summer heat.....
With everything running my B can just cope with 40+C..... with any kind of problem the temp starts to rise.... ie, 2nd fan not kicking in due to a faulty connection or collecting a plastic bag that partially covers the rad... and the temp starts to rise...
A turbo may be just enough to throw the temp gauge into the red if driven "enthusiasticly" but there again you could just drive it gently during august and not get the turbo to spool up..... and then have fun the rest of the year
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Really impressed with all the work on the back axle. How did you clean it up before painting? On one of the shots, it looks like you've sprayed the discs? My brother in law, who we visited in Paphos, recently sent me a link to a Barchetta for sale in Cyprus and I wondered if it was yours?
Steve
Steve
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Hiya Steve, hope you enjoyed your stay in Cyprus.
The back axle was in reasonably good shape to begin with, there was only a few spots of surface rust and was just dusty and dirty.
A good clean/ de-grease and scrub with a wire brush and then a rub with a fine grade wet/dry paper to take the old shine off.
Then I sprayed the rear axle with high temp acrylic spray paint from a can and sealed it with a clear coat laquer.
The disks went threw a similliar procedure only i used a high temp silver spray paint.
Once the brakes run on the painted disks it will clean the surace area and leave the rest looking nice.
Oh! and the Barchetta for sale is not mine, I have spotted a blue one in limmassol though, maybe could be that one. Three years ago i asked customs and they said mine was the only one over here.
I would like to think i would have no need to sell her and eventually pass on to the kids.. LOL!
I,ll post more pics when i can.
The back axle was in reasonably good shape to begin with, there was only a few spots of surface rust and was just dusty and dirty.
A good clean/ de-grease and scrub with a wire brush and then a rub with a fine grade wet/dry paper to take the old shine off.
Then I sprayed the rear axle with high temp acrylic spray paint from a can and sealed it with a clear coat laquer.
The disks went threw a similliar procedure only i used a high temp silver spray paint.
Once the brakes run on the painted disks it will clean the surace area and leave the rest looking nice.
Oh! and the Barchetta for sale is not mine, I have spotted a blue one in limmassol though, maybe could be that one. Three years ago i asked customs and they said mine was the only one over here.
I would like to think i would have no need to sell her and eventually pass on to the kids.. LOL!
I,ll post more pics when i can.
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Car is still for sale. cyprus.angloinfo.com At 11,000 Euros it is the most expensive second hand one I've seen Had a great time with the family and will definitely be returning.
Steve
Had a great time with the family and will definitely be returning.Steve
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