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Re: VW Golf 2 GTI Tuned 1/8 Build
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2019 9:31 am
by FraH2o
[KRAFTIG] wrote: ↑Thu Aug 08, 2019 8:31 am
Are you keeping the fan blades Red?
In the fisrt attempt of my building I've painted it in red, in the future i decied if paint in black or ivory.
Re: VW Golf 2 GTI Tuned 1/8 Build
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2019 10:52 am
by [KRAFTIG]
FraH2o wrote: ↑Thu Aug 08, 2019 9:31 am
[KRAFTIG] wrote: ↑Thu Aug 08, 2019 8:31 am
Are you keeping the fan blades Red?
In the fisrt attempt of my building I've painted it in red, in the future i decied if paint in black or ivory.
Good call
Re: VW Golf 2 GTI Tuned 1/8 Build
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2019 4:09 am
by FraH2o
Re: VW Golf 2 GTI Tuned 1/8 Build
Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2019 1:55 pm
by FraH2o
Re: VW Golf 2 GTI Tuned 1/8 Build
Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2019 4:53 pm
by StratosWRC
Nice work so far
Re: VW Golf 2 GTI Tuned 1/8 Build
Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2019 9:03 pm
by [KRAFTIG]
StratosWRC wrote: ↑Sat Aug 10, 2019 4:53 pm
Nice work so far
Agreed!
Re: VW Golf 2 GTI Tuned 1/8 Build
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2019 5:16 am
by FraH2o
[KRAFTIG] wrote: ↑Sat Aug 10, 2019 9:03 pm
StratosWRC wrote: ↑Sat Aug 10, 2019 4:53 pm
Nice work so far
Agreed!
Thanks mates!
Some few progress but a big solving problem with engine (the extra add coolant hose to heater core)
In the kit was present only one hose that have a particular shape. This hose creates some impeding (specially to extra brake lines added previous)
So i decided to remade the new hoses using a sprue.
To maintain the hose in position, i made a hole and i insert a pin in each hose (after a little moulding job)
I dry fitted the hose and i checked the clearance on firewall for extra add of brake lines.
It’s seems fits good, next step painting and adding silicone hose joint.
Re: VW Golf 2 GTI Tuned 1/8 Build
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2019 3:00 am
by FraH2o
Re: VW Golf 2 GTI Tuned 1/8 Build
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2019 7:32 am
by [KRAFTIG]
It's coming along nicely.
Re: VW Golf 2 GTI Tuned 1/8 Build
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2019 8:18 am
by Yeow Yi Fan
Engine looks good so far!
Re: VW Golf 2 GTI Tuned 1/8 Build
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2019 8:39 am
by StratosWRC
yeah solid looking engine
Re: VW Golf 2 GTI Tuned 1/8 Build
Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2019 2:07 am
by FraH2o
Re: VW Golf 2 GTI Tuned 1/8 Build
Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2019 3:18 am
by FraH2o
Yesterday i quite finished engine coolant system. Just only the final hose from canister to radiator.
I also create another partially hidden engine wiring (it runs nearly the struct and hides inside the left chassis spar)
I cabled the rear light switch, the speedo cable and the oli temp sendor for gearbox and differential (this last is my add and not present on real GTI)
Then i worked for fitting the hose from canister to radiator: With insulating tape i selfmade grommet to fix hose on side left structs. This hose will be partially hidden from extra oil cooler and battery (battery will be lifted to permit the run of other wiring)
Finally i made new bracket for extra oil cooler (i used the present hole inside the engine bay)
Re: VW Golf 2 GTI Tuned 1/8 Build
Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2019 8:02 am
by StratosWRC
One day I'm gonna sit down and thoroughly look through this
Re: VW Golf 2 GTI Tuned 1/8 Build
Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2019 8:52 am
by [KRAFTIG]
I'm just going to put this out there. To me, there are far too many colours happening in the engine bay right now. If it were me I would lean on less is more.