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Wee rexy, new track project

Postby john-v6 » Thu Oct 09, 2014 11:40 am

Well I bought this a few months ago. To turn into a new track car.







But Jennifer has stole it & its now MOT'D & on the road after sitting for almost 2 years before I bought it.



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Re: Wee rexy, new track project

Postby john-v6 » Thu Oct 09, 2014 11:47 am

Not all bad though, she got her pennies out & bought me this one. ;)




So need to get Alan's fiesta finished, so I can make a start on this. Plan is to get it ready for track next year. Been away far too long. Only thing to decide, is rebuild to rotory or swap it for a VAG 1.8 20v. So could be an interesting winter. :P

Could this see a return of the CARNAGE CONVERSION team. :P

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Re: Wee rexy, new track project

Postby DALSY » Thu Oct 09, 2014 11:50 am

Carnage indeed

told you the black one was too nice a car :lol: :lol:

Knew as soon as WJFTB seen it she was havin it lol
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Re: Wee rexy, new track project

Postby peterRST » Sat Oct 11, 2014 10:28 pm

get the engine crane ready.. :thumbup:

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Re: Wee rexy, new track project

Postby john-v6 » Wed Nov 12, 2014 9:41 am

Had the black Rex in work last week to get it ready for knockhill.

Gearbox oil changed


Diff oil changed


Only to find out my picture licence had expired. Was gutted. :oops: :evil:

Now sent away, here's hoping it's back in time & we get a nice day in December. :pray:

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Re: Wee rexy, new track project

Postby john-v6 » Mon Aug 10, 2015 11:56 pm

Done my track day in December in the snow. Had a great day & car didn't miss a beat.



Got the donor engine.




Alans fiesta is now finished & the Rex is in the garage. Didn't waste any time & done a few wee jobs.





Now let the real fun commence. Must be mad. :rolleyes:
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Re: Wee rexy, new track project

Postby john-v6 » Mon Aug 17, 2015 6:01 pm

Well picked up a lone of a scrap block for mock up, so stuck it in to take a few measurements.


Also got donated a few old flywheels & clutches to have a play with. Have found a mix that might work. 1.9 tdi a4 solid flywheel (if I can find one at a reasonable price) with a 4x4 Sierra Cosworth friction plate & Audi pressure plate. Fly would need a lip machined on it to take the rx8 starter ring gear. Or get a custom fly made to take rx8 clutch. Once adapter plate arrives I can take final measurements & make a decision.
So most of my time has been spent like this. :roll:



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Re: Wee rexy, new track project

Postby john-v6 » Sat Sep 12, 2015 10:46 pm

Broke out the CAD (cardboard aided design) to make a start on a mock up adapter plate. First plate will be made out of wood, just to check fitment & I can take all measurements from that. Saves money on wasted steal if it's not right. [-o<



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Re: Wee rexy, new track project

Postby john-v6 » Sat Sep 12, 2015 10:47 pm

Offered the wooden mock up adapter up to the VW engine. So far so good. Just need to see if it fits both together. [-o<



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Re: Wee rexy, new track project

Postby john-v6 » Sat Sep 12, 2015 10:47 pm

Engine & box bolted together using mock up adapter plate. Time to get engine mounts made, then make room for the head. #-o



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Re: Wee rexy, new track project

Postby john-v6 » Sat Sep 12, 2015 10:48 pm

Spent some time, got the engine centred & at the proper hight in the bay. All measurements taken from gearbox on my rotary powered rx.


Sat the head on to see how much I'll need to cut the bulkhead. :shock:


Some more clearance required, could just use a bigger gearbox adapter, but want engine as far back as possible.


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Re: Wee rexy, new track project

Postby john-v6 » Sat Sep 12, 2015 10:49 pm

Dash looked so nice at the start of the day.


But it had to go.






Gave me the acess to cut the bulkhead so I could get the engine as far back as I want. Still lots of clearance needed & then work out how I get a heater back in her. :-k


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Re: Wee rexy, new track project

Postby john-v6 » Sat Sep 12, 2015 10:50 pm

Most of the engine physical in the bay today. Lots had to come out the bulkhead. Need to put a bit of strength back into it next.


Inlet on.


Exhaust manifold on. This isn't the one I'll be using. Proper one I have has the turbo further forward.


View from inside the car. Might not need fancy gauges. Passenger could just lean forward & feel intake & exhaust temps. :P




Bonnet even fits. :D


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Re: Wee rexy, new track project

Postby peterRST » Mon Sep 14, 2015 7:45 pm

No heater required now John . . . the heat from the engine will demist the windscreen :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Re: Wee rexy, new track project

Postby cutch » Mon Oct 12, 2015 12:48 am

ooft. looks tight mate. you going to lose your heater matrix?
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Re: Wee rexy, new track project

Postby john-v6 » Mon Feb 08, 2016 12:56 am

Yip cutch, standard heater is no good for how far back I have the engine. Going to fit a smaller aftermarket one.

Sorry guys not had much time to spend on the car. But managed to get some time during the week to make the adapter plate.
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Made the new bulkhead this weekend. Have left a removable inspection plate, to allow access to the rear of the engine.
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Should be enough room for the engine now.
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Plan of action for this week is to get engine back in with proper plate, make engine mounts & take final measurments for flywheel.

Hope to keep this post moving & updated now. I might need some advice soon with the loom.

Will update time spent ASAP.

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Re: Wee rexy, new track project

Postby john-v6 » Thu Mar 03, 2016 7:24 am

Passengers side engine mount tacked up.
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All welded up.
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Re: Wee rexy, new track project

Postby john-v6 » Thu Mar 03, 2016 7:25 am

Got the drivers side mount tacked up.
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All welded up.
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Mock up engine in, sitting on its own mounts. Still have proper spacers to make to replace washers.
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What do you think so far guys?

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Re: Wee rexy, new track project

Postby john-v6 » Thu Mar 03, 2016 7:26 am

Made a start on the loom.

Wish I'd never got one from a Passat. This foam/tar is a nightmare :(
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Have got it this far.
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Fair bit still to do before I can start cutting & modding it. :cry:

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