Turbo'd Locost Kit Car - chasing 300bhp!

[slickcell]

I vowed not to touch vinyl after wrapping the civic, and I've stuck to my word on that too lol. Soapy water is key though and felt squeegee.

Great progress as always, how are you getting on with the electrics? (I've probably missed some thread). Seems like you're approaching the home stretch.



x2. A quick rub down & blow over of single stage paint drains me less than even thinking about wrapping does.

After thinking last night, I'm confident that I can do it right so I am going to give it another go today. The nose cone, obviously because of its odd shape, is very difficult but if I can get that done then the rest is plain sailing.

I ended up ordering a full custom engine and car wiring loom as well as a MaxxECU - it wasn't an easy spend but I wasn't keen on spending anymore time melted over wiring. It will also be the perfect length to suit th car so will look very tidy. It should arrive this week and in theory, I should be able to just plug it in and crack on!

 

[slickcell]

Persistence is the key to success! Pretty happy with this!

Now onto the scuttle and rear panel! Still not finished the bonnet so will hopefully sort that tomorrow before vinyl

 

[big_pete]

Great work. Wrapping is no easy task lol

 

[slickcell]

Great work. Wrapping is no easy task lol

It almost had me beat man! Lol four goes later....

 

[IL]

Good Effort lad! Looks great

 

[pablo]

That looks superb dude. Well done.

 

[slickcell]

Cheers lad! The hardest bit is done at least

 

[svensktoppen]

Persistence indeed, lol

 

[gixermark]

Heart of a lion!!

 

[slickcell]

Heart of a lion!!

Haha!! I'm sick of seeing everyone else having the fun at kirskistown!

 

[veedubnoodle]

Looking great man. Love the wrap on the nose cone, fair play sticking at it and getting it right

 

[Paul Hamill]

Well done

 

[slickcell]

Looking great man. Love the wrap on the nose cone, fair play sticking at it and getting it right

Well done

Thanks lads!

 

[slickcell]

I had a helping hand for a couple of hours today so I made a lot of progress.....

- Aluminium side panels cut finished (have to yet to wrap - carbon or nardo grey?)
- Scuttle panel wrapped and fitted
- Carbon aero screen trimmed and fitted
- Carbon dash fitted (need to run some IVA trim around it to finish + trim for steering column)
- Bulk head finished and fitted
- Rear bulkhead finished, carbon wrapped + fitted
- VVT pipes rubbed down and sprayed black with VHT paint

I'll let the pics do the talking....

 

[Todd]

I had a helping hand for a couple of hours today so I made a lot of progress.....

- Aluminium side panels cut finished (have to yet to wrap - carbon or nardo grey?)
- Scuttle panel wrapped and fitted
- Carbon aero screen trimmed and fitted
- Carbon dash fitted (need to run some IVA trim around it to finish + trim for steering column)
- Bulk head finished and fitted
- Rear bulkhead finished, carbon wrapped + fitted
- VVT pipes rubbed down and sprayed black with VHT paint

I'll let the pics do the talking....

That is unreal. Love the colour scheme you've chosen. I keep logging in to see the daily updates. You're getting very close to the finish line now!

 

[mike150]

I'd probably go grey for side panels as a contrast with the engines side panels.

 

[slickcell]

That is unreal. Love the colour scheme you've chosen. I keep logging in to see the daily updates. You're getting very close to the finish line now!

Yes mate, it's motivating me more now thag I see it coming to the final stages. I planned to get all of the bodywork done by the end of Easter break. It was an ambitious goal but I got close. I'll take my time with the bonnet to get it as close to perfect as possible. Beyond that, it's just wiring etc.

 

[avsd]

Car looks brilliant. I would paint the side panels first. I think you might have too much carbon fibre.

Looking forward to the video of the engine firing up once the new harness is fitted

Keep up the great work.

 

[neil-c]

Definitely one of my favourite threads on RMS.

I agree with @avsd and think the carbon fibre could be a bit too much. I’d do the side panels in nardo grey and then maybe change the engine panels to grey also... but here, it’s your car! The nardo grey and green stripe looks incredible tho! It was definitely worth the effort of wrapping.

 

[slickcell]

Car looks brilliant. I would paint the side panels first. I think you might have too much carbon fibre.

Looking forward to the video of the engine firing up once the new harness is fitted

Keep up the great work.

I'm thinking that myself. Problem is, the company I bought the nardo wrap from don't sell it anymore so getting an exact match might be difficult.

I'd say we're a week or two away from seeing it fired up

 

[slickcell]

Definitely one of my favourite threads on RMS.

I agree with @avsd and think the carbon fibre could be a bit too much. I’d do the side panels in nardo grey and then maybe change the engine panels to grey also... but here, it’s your car! The nardo grey and green stripe looks incredible tho! It was definitely worth the effort of wrapping.

Thanks mate, I think I will wrap the panels grey. I'll keep the engine panels as they are for now.... I'll probably change it all in a couple of months anyway lol

 

[neil-c]

Yes get it finished up and out on the road/track! No point wasting a lot of time on tiny details.

 

[Big Pimp]

Oh shït! That is amazing looking now!

 

[veedubnoodle]

I'd vote for grey on the side panels too and leave the engine side panels carbon for now. I think it will give a nice contrast

 

[slickcell]

A before and after new rocker cover install - the difference a bit of powdercoat and paint makes to this is unreal!