Recent content by jonb_5

Hi, Update wise, there's not really alot happened in the garage. The plan all along was to block pave the driveway and it's now all done. I did it all myself, 20 tonnes all dug with a pick and a shovel and another 6 tonnes brought back in and over 3000 blocks. I am very proud of it and finishes...

As promised a couple of pictures of the outside. Just a couple of security lights to add and it's all done. Oh and the block paving. On the inside there's still a fair bit of sorting to do but I am gradually getting there. I have some grey floor paint to replace the red and once it's all...

It's always very helpful to know others with similar cars, the amount of advice I have had from others has made my car so much better. Listening to others experiences has definitely saved me wasting money on things that I would have just changed quite soon after aswell. The garage is still...

Tried mounting the tensioner on the car and unfortunately the engine block I have is the early version which does the had the correct hole on. I managed to have a plate laser cut to mount the tensioner in the right place. I also bought a new gearshift kit. A local company fabricated a lot of...

Had my first race at the weekend, thoroughly enjoyed it and have decided to make some purchases, have bought an LSD and Satchshift so will post some updates as I install these. I had all the wheels powder coated and they look much better, managed to do this at work so only cost me the tyre...

Cylinder head arrived today. Will need a good clean up before installation but it will bolt directly onto the block as is.

Making a little more progress with the engine and have completed the engine stand.. now to get the piston pockets enlarged. Jon

Hi, I thought I would update with a more car related subject. I have been fitting an electronic assisted steering column, when I fit an limited slip diff I need something to stop the wheel being ripped out of my hands so it seems an obvious choice. It's taken a bit of fabrication work but I am...

I got the cabinets half price, always wanted a decent set and they seemed to be a good deal . Really please with them. The hill climbing went really well, this season was more of a shake down for next season after the mods on the car. I am hoping to fit an lsd for next year and have fitted an...

No updates for a while, I have been busy on the car and converting the old garage but I received some Christmas presents which I wanted to share. Halfords Professional Tool chest, should keep most of my tools tidy and in one place. Set of ratchet spanners, have wanted some for ages but...

Many thanks for the comments. The old garage is being converted into a study and a downstairs shower room. I need to rip the roof off of this and fit a new one and insulate etc before I can do much more inside for now. The wall is set back a little but I will always be reversing in from the...

Pics of the drive as promised aswell. The rest will be done on the same colour but they come in 3 different sizes:

Hi Taking a bit of time between updates but the garage is now wired and plumbed and am gradually getting things sorted inside. I have built a storage frame with temporary uprights but want to hang this off of the wall at some point. I wanted to get the window in the old garage before the...

Hi Thanks for the comments! I will put up some more pictures no problem. They are a rumbled lock so are distressed to look older, it was either that or granite which cost about 10 times as much. The plan is to do the whole drive in them once all the other work has finished. The other...

It's not a BMW exhaust but an aftermarket one. The standard 335 exhaust has slightly smaller tailpipes but I love the look of it though. Your right it drives great! I am just fitting a Witter detachable tow bar at the moment as I have another race in a couple of weeks and then I need to get the...