Steve's 1.5 SE build thread

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Steve's 1.5 SE build thread

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Seeing how a lot of mk1 club folks dont read TB i thought id share the build thread here as well,steves SC SE will be the first one in the world converted to 3s-gte power and promises to be a very special car.We usually do build threads on TB to cover every conversion we do but this ones a little special so i thought it would be a good idea to detail it here as well with step by step pics and a full write up of everything so you can follow along.

The swapping madness starts tomorrow,watch this space!
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Only one thing to say here

Thank you Paul for taking time to do this

I will look forward to seeing how you get on :clap:
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cheers kevin :thumleft:
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thats great, can you extend the space for the driver? ](*,) :-D
Its going to be good Steve.
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crazylegs wrote:thats great, can you extend the space for the driver?


and for his own sake, stick an auto box in it. :0)

Hope it all goes smoothly.

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is Pete`s being done at the same time ?
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Thanks Paul for doing this. I'm very interested in what these two are doing and what's involved. I'll be looking at the finished cars and hearing what Steve and Pete think of their upgrades ...and your pics will be fascinating. Please include Pete's upgrade to SC if you can.
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yes petes na to sc will be done either alongside steves 1.5 or immediately after,just depends on our manpower resources,hopefully both with roll out together or very close... i will detail petes SC swap too if you want
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Can you install a homeing beacon in Steves car, so we can find him when he gets lost, a sort of worldwide GPS system will do, he could end up on any continent when he leaves your place Paul :lol: :lol: , Jinxy
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i could install a large reel of string in the boot and tie the loose end at the garage? he will always be found that way :D
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PW@Woodsport wrote:Seeing how a lot of mk1 club folks dont read TB i thought id share the build thread here as well,steves SC SE will be the first one in the world converted to 3s-gte power and promises to be a very special car.We usually do build threads on TB to cover every conversion we do but this ones a little special so i thought it would be a good idea to detail it here as well with step by step pics and a full write up of everything so you can follow along.

The swapping madness starts tomorrow,watch this space!


Cheers Paul,
I can't wait and looking forward to the piccies.
Thanks for doing this!
Steve..
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no probs steve,i remember you saying you sometimes have trouble getting on TB,so it makes sense to stick your build here too.
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PW@Woodsport wrote:i could install a large reel of string in the boot and tie the loose end at the garage? he will always be found that way :D

Good idea Paul :mrgreen: make sure its string though & not bungee, you dont want him coming back again..... & again...... & again :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Only kidding Stevo, .... just dont lead us to Le mans mate 8-[ 8-[ :mrgreen: , Jinxy
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A bungee sounds good though! but hopefully i won't have to go back again and again and again!!! I'm sure with Paul's expertise i won't need too!

Ps, whats happened to smilies on here? i can't use them and i can't see them.
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Mk1Supercharger SE Steve wrote:A bungee sounds good though! but hopefully i won't have to go back again and again and again!!! I'm sure with Paul's expertise i won't need too!

Ps, whats happened to smilies on here? i can't use them and i can't see them.


my avatar has disappeared too!

I'll be keeping an eye on this one. I'm looking for somehting to spend money on after I get back from travelling in the summer (and have saved up of course).
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Re: Steve's 1.5 SE build thread

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this is going to be awesome....

I always love reading and watching PW's progress it is often amazing and thoroughly a joy to watch and read... I find TB a little difficult to navigate sometimes so its great that you are posting here. Goodluck though i am sure you dont need it....

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yep my avatar and smiles are bugged as well. steve you must give me a ride (!) i need to see the handling for myself and feel the POWER.
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crazylegs wrote:yep my avatar and smiles are bugged as well. steve you must give me a ride (!) i need to see the handling for myself and feel the POWER.

Hi Kev ,i'm sure you will be one of the first to go out in it.
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PW@Woodsport wrote:yes petes na to sc will be done either alongside steves 1.5 or immediately after,just depends on our manpower resources,hopefully both with roll out together or very close... i will detail petes SC swap too if you want


Yes Paul, please detail Pete's swap too.

Yes, I must have a ride in both cars too ...Steve and Pete. Know I lost my way last year buying a Mark 2 but I'm missing the Mark 1 experience a bit.

(echoes of ..."told you so...")
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Re: Steve's 1.5 SE build thread

Post by System-G »

Excellent idea - Thanks Paul :thumleft:

I have been asking members doing conversion to post up the progression on the club forum, but for some reason, many have thought it would be conflict of interests :?

Good on you mate :thumleft:
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