andybp Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 9 hours ago, Keyser said: OK It is now call Project Elrond Ref Legolas are you not getting confused with Smeagol Either way it still only counts as one Not sure if I'm Gandalf or Gimli Definitely Gimli 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teejay Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Anything happened lately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 On 15/02/2019 at 11:49, mattross1313 said: 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 *cough* Mustang *cough* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Trust me. He ain't been anywhere in that GTR for a while........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Ah so he is doing the VVV20 Frankenstein's-monster-triple-engine conversion to the Pop after all then.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 On 22/02/2019 at 19:02, andy james said: Trust me. He ain't been anywhere in that GTR for a while........ Agreed. Poor thing needs a good clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 On 22/02/2019 at 19:02, andy james said: Trust me. He ain't been anywhere in that GTR for a while........ 'Cos he knows in your case which side his toast is buttered, eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 (edited) Ha I was out in it Sunday - and she had a wash Been busy here you know, it's not just all cars and fun Front garden is being remodelled Make a mess though I blame @andy james as he is building this - It's a cunning plan - wife wants a porch, I want a parking spot for the GT-R I had an old Ford I was going to use some parts off but changed my mind - strange way to get rid of it though!! I'll post up more antics soon Keyser Maximum Effort Edited February 26, 2019 by Keyser 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 20 minutes ago, Keyser said: That's a brave chap stood up there on his own with no-one to support him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 2 hours ago, mattross1313 said: That's a brave chap stood up there on his own with no-one to support him! Or just mad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 22 hours ago, mattross1313 said: That's a brave chap stood up there on his own with no-one to support him! Not on his own.........the camo suit works well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) In other news ................................... After an overheating issue and a power loss in the Radical at the end of last year we inspected the engine and found low compression (read no compression) in two cylinders. It appears the valve was not working quite right.... So new head was sorted complete with upgraded valve guides 2mm oversized inlet an 1mm oversized zorst valves machined compression chambers and ported Put new stainless valves and turbo springs in that to go with the turbo cams. Complete engine refresh, new rings, new crank (ours had scoring) and copleteley rbuilt. That is now fitted We also had some work done on the exhaust it's a long story but the manifold got bent/misshaped and we changed the design of the waste gate Repairs to manifold We also welded it to the turbo housing as it keeps loosening the bolts and blowing gaskets New waste gate pipe work That lot is up with Zircotec for ceramic coating Then ................................ Edited February 27, 2019 by Keyser 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) Fired up the mill We can make something out of this new holder for the pressure sensor complete with pipe guide Lastly we added a tyre temp and pressure monitor below the dash Then the Radical was put in the trailer and moved off to my mates house until the Zorst parts get back and @andy james finishes the work in the front garden. Hopefully have her ready for track by the time the weather improves Keyser Maximum Effort Edited February 27, 2019 by Keyser 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMetal Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 What tyre pressure/temp system are you using? I had a look awhile back and most of the them are just the screw in caps rather than a proper system or a horrid little display. I fancy fitting one to my DE, I'm always too lazy to check the pressures myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 18 minutes ago, MDMetal said: What tyre pressure/temp system are you using? I had a look awhile back and most of the them are just the screw in caps rather than a proper system or a horrid little display. I fancy fitting one to my DE, I'm always too lazy to check the pressures myself! This is the one with the valve caps, not sure on the make, Tim (the guy I share ownership of the Radical with) decided we needed one so he got it, I'll try and find out the make for you though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMetal Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 1 minute ago, Keyser said: This is the one with the valve caps, not sure on the make, Tim (the guy I share ownership of the Radical with) decided we needed one so he got it, I'll try and find out the make for you though Cool curious to hear what the quality is like, i'd assumed the cap based solutions weren't as accurate as the inside ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Ebized said: Not on his own.........the camo suit works well I was going for humour, didn't really work I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 34 minutes ago, MDMetal said: Cool curious to hear what the quality is like, i'd assumed the cap based solutions weren't as accurate as the inside ones I'll let you know after the next track day we take an infra red thermometer with us so we can see if its accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 18 minutes ago, mattross1313 said: I was going for humour, didn't really work I guess Don't give up the day job aye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 @MDMetal - If youre looking for your 350/370/GTR/any Nissan, get one of these https://www.aliexpress.com/item/CAREUD-U912-Auto-Wireless-TPMS-Tire-Pressure-Monitoring-System-with-4-Sensors-LCD-Display-Embedded-Monitor/32772765384.html They fit in the switch blanks, in my case, ive put it next to the heated seat switches in the armrest/centre console space. Been in there since 2016 in my Z! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 In other News, The front garden remodel may not be going quite to plan Started off looking like this after the Zed Shed was removed (RIP) So I asked @andy james If he could help with improve the look of the front of the house and give it some more curb appeal, So Andy and Tim were at 2 weeks in - I'm not so sure he understood the look we were going for - Apparently its a work in progress and you have to break a few eggs to make an omelette etc etc But to be fair the end of the 3rd week and after I did a few jobs it's starting to look better and at night Few little jobs to do and it will all be finished and I can get back to building cars in the Zed Shed II Keyser Maximum Effort 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Glad you guys are pleased with the results. Maximum Skills Shortage! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 (edited) OK OK I'm sorry guys n gals I haven't been updating my thread of much tinkering BUT I have managed to get out of the GT-R (mod for that in progress) and into the garage and now finally catch you up on a few things. So lets get started - The Zed Shed II has been crammed with cars, garden stuff and miscellaneous things for a while while we finished the work on the house big shout out to @andy james for another excellent job and at last we have had the drive done and it is now usable again But before they layed the Tarmac I gout out the Fisher Price My First Tool Box and had a go - That turned into - Just waiting for the felt roofer so it's waterproofed with damp course membrane at the moment But the finished drive looks awesome In other news and another reason I've been to busy to post, someone drove straight out of a side road in front of Mrs Keyser Yep another Nissan off to the big scrap yard in the sky So we have been playing the "lets fill in lots of paper work and make a lot of phone calls to the insurance company" game. Plus been out shopping for a new motor for Mrs Keyser, found one and deposit is paid just waiting for the insurance cheque now More in a mo ................... Keyser Maximum Effort Edited April 2, 2019 by Keyser 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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