Project Cordy - My old 16v reborn

[Icecavern]

I'm gonna try hitting it with some plusgas I think, then probably try heating it up as well. Otherwise I'm not sure how to get the damn things out other than getting the grinder out.

 

[Tom B]

The Comps look sweet on the Cordy, nice one!

Are the rear hubs multi-drilled then?

 

[Icecavern]

The discs are all that's on the back, the wheels bolt to the discs, there isn't a hub as such.

 

[Tom B]

Now I didn't know that!

So is it just MK3 Golf GTI/VR6 discs that you need to buy? Interesting!

 

[J@mes]

looking good pete!


im sure u will sort out the problems soon enough, i know its hassel but thats modifying/life!

 

[Icecavern]

Now I didn't know that!

So is it just MK3 Golf GTI/VR6 discs that you need to buy? Interesting!

Yeah but the front isn't so easy... I'll let you know how that goes once I've finished the rears.

 

[Icecavern]

looking good pete!


im sure u will sort out the problems soon enough, i know its hassel but thats modifying/life!

Thanks, it'll be worth the effort once they're done, these things are never easy.

 

[andyj]

mmmm drool !! those TT Comps are looking very tasty Pete !!

the ride height looks just right after all, it's not a daily driver is it, so it doesn't have to be on stilts !!!

 

[driveforward]

Liking the look without the spoiler mate, you sticking with the MK2 bumper at the rear when you change the bootlid - if so, what's the plan for the numberplate?

 

[jenk]

very nice mate

One word for you though..........Lower

 

[Icecavern]

Liking the look without the spoiler mate, you sticking with the MK2 bumper at the rear when you change the bootlid - if so, what's the plan for the numberplate?

Yeah I think it looks great with the smooth boot. I'm looking for a Mk3 boot but I'm 99% convinced I'm keeping the Mk2 rear. Mainly because I think it looks good with the lights running across, but we'll see.

very nice mate

One word for you though..........Lower

no it's not going lower, its got to be drivable, as it'll get some stick when I'm driving it now and again

 

[jenk]

no it's not going lower, its got to be drivable, as it'll get some stick when I'm driving it now and again

Ask andy how mines sitting at the back, its perfectly fine

The balancing weight catches from time to time tho

 

[Icecavern]

It's not going any lower trust me. I'll be lucky not to have clearance issues with it that low.

Remember these are 7.5" wide wheels with an offset that pushes them out further than normal as they're off a TT.

 

[Ruddmeister]

Wheels look sweet Pete very nice

 

[Icecavern]

The one that's on anyway

 

[andythom]

Looking very nice mate, wheels are lovely

 

[Icecavern]

Since the audio system is going to need a lot of power it needs some special batteries

So I've got two Odyssey PC1700 batteries to go in the car. Now these batteries weigh 27Kg EACH!!! so they're going to need a pretty substantial mount.

Started to cut out the metal work needed today. I've used 35mmx20mm steal box section for it so it'll be nice and solid.

Once the base metal was cut out it looks like this...

As a quick trial I tried the two main supports in the boot and put the two batteries in rough position

So now I need to borrow a welder to weld the frame together and then make the box to go round the batteries and something to hold them solid. The battery tray will be sealed to prevent any fumes from entering the cabin of the car if the batteries leak.

I've also got to figure out how the battery tray is going to be mounted in the car. It will either be welded into the boot or bolted through the floor. Not decided which yet.

 

[andyj]

Looking good Pete. Those batteries are damn big !!!

I'd suggest that it'd be more secure to weld the frame to the car rather than just bolting it through the boot floor..... the boot floor's only a few mm thick and would probably 'rip' quite easy if excess force was applied to the batteries....

You could always do both, bolt and weld.....

 

[Icecavern]

I'm thinking of making a metal fram all round the batteries and then welding it at the top and bottom so it's secure. It's not like the car is likely to ever go back to standard now

 

[Feel]

That's some fancy rear strut brace Mr Pete.

Personally, I'd bolt it in. You might think that you'll never need to take it out, but more than likely you will...

You can always beef up the boot floor with a bit of plate.