TB993tt

Following Jussi's amazing work here are some pics of work being undertaken to mine.
Basically:
New non sunroof roof
Hidden roll over protection strengthening
Gutter removal
Plexiglass
Front light washer delete (with leading)
Full body respray
Apparently sunroof v non sunroof was worth about 15kg with another 4kg going back in with additional strengthening steel....

JBL930

Toby, are you refitting the GT2 body kit? You're all mad by the way

TB993tt

Hi Jon
Yup kit going back on as is + GT2 rear wing - wibble banana

vincentdds

Oh my! True labor of love.
Does hidden roll over protection strengthening means integrated roll cage?

ca993twin

Toby,

Your fabulous turbo is going to be even nicer.... but holy mother of gawd, what a lot of work. You truly are a nitwit, meant in the most complimentary sort of way. Can't wait to see the after pictures. How long will this take?

Jussi

WOW!

Congratulations, you have also "spoiled" this driving season like me
But your car will be much better after it is ready !

Funny to see your mods because I did almost same this "Hidden roll over protection strengthening" as I see from your pictures. I also strengtened roof's sides with extra sheet metal.

If you car is still under construction, I can give you a hint.. M3 style side mirrors with turn signals.. I did also this and removed original side blinkers

btw. I have also makrolon rear window to be installed. Do you know can it be glued like a normal glass?

Turbodan

wow you and Jussi definitely have too much time on your hands. glad to see you are making good use of that time. very cool project when will it be reassembled? can't wait to see final pics.

eclou

Hardore man, hardcore!

Full Boost

Toby,

Niiiiiiice Glad to see she is coming along.

How did you go with the IRC? OR are you just doing the strengthening? Also - Where did you source the Banana?

Simon.

TB993tt

Guys
Thanks for all the encouragement

vincentdds
The strengthening is an attempt at an IRC although not as comprehensive - I don't actually know just how extensive it is but will report on this aspect with more pics when the job is completed.
Steve
Could be ready in 3 weeks, but we all know how that piece of string just keeps getting longer !
Jussi
You know me, lots of talk but no real idea when the hands start getting dirty. I have no idea how the rear plexiglass is going tobe bonded although it is the DP one with the carbon "flush" frame and he talked about making sure it is fully sealed for leaks.
Simon
"wibble banana" is the mad ramblings a la Black Adder - but I forgot the connection with the spoiler . The GT2 spoiler is from MOD500, he has my OEM ttS unit and I took his OEM GT2 item - I could not believe how bloody heavy this piece is !

Full Boost

Sending PM......

Geoffrey

Nice. Hopefully you are using some type of Polycarbonate rather than plexiglass...

LAT

Toby

Great stuff, if only there was an easy way to do the rain gutters.

How many hours would you think that it would take to do just the rain gutter delete complete with repaint?

TB993tt

LAT
Some more pics to illustrate the work. Jussi can say exactly how much work is entailed but I would think a lot depends on the quality of the job/competance of bodyman. My man seems to be using lead which AFAIK is a fairly specialised old fashioned way of giving the best possible finish ?
Geoffrey
DP Motorsport list the items as Plexiglass and say they are suitable for road use so ?

Geoffrey

Plexiglass will break into sharp pieces. Polycarbonate does not. You can bend it in 1/2 and it won't break. You may consider looking into what they are offering, perhaps safety issues have been addressed.