LS400 VIP / SS-skid ship

LS400 VIP / SS-skid ship , SHES DONNEEE :-) big bitch skidz inside

Right oh, first build thread ever even though I have done a few cars now, I usualy acnt be arsed make these as everyone has seen what bmw skid basher looks like, BUT what about an LS400 fat basher ???

Basically I am turning my LS400 into this years skid car and here is whats done so far:

*Auto box removed
*Drift moto 1UZ to E36 box conversion done with M5 clutch
*coilovers already fitted (but need winding down a fuck load more)
*Bespoke proshaft in creation as we speak
*clutch pedal draft fitted
*70% stripped out
*Diff is off and sent to be welded up

Still to do:

*gut it out more
* Hot rod sill running exhausts that flair out just before rear wheels
* Fit prop shaft
*Final clutch pedal fit
* Mount and plumb in my 40ft sky scraper hydro
* Re fit diff
* Fit my bucket seats and harnesses
* Put my GTR-D's on the front and my skid spares on the back
* Remove LPG system
* Mod steering arms for a bit of filth lock
* Wiring mod to trick car into starting and running.

Few more bits but cant think right now, il just slam a random load of pics up instead.

I will try to update when I can, though this should be an awesome thing on the track this year and get a few funny looks.

 

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better pics will follow, these are just a random few I took before even thinking of doing a build thread.

Any advice of you dudes would be very much appreciated also ideas for may respray colours? funny graphics? etc

Completion date is not set exactly but I want it done at least a week before the first buxton day on 22nd march.

 

Thanks guys and the wheel seen in the upper pics is a jimmy up wheel. The one seen with a sticker on it is a home made jobby made from an old wheel I had in my classic mini. little re cover and heavy paint did the trick.

Update wise: gearbox and new m5 clutch fully in with selector now fitted, but mod needs to be done to bring it further back.
Seat slotted in for a hight test, bitch sits toooo low so I need to order some high mounts or weld a few blocks in the car.
Had a looksie at the hubs and what can be done to give me some filth lock, seems easy enough with a little steering arm cut and shut.
Clutch is in its final place (I hope) pedal arm has been shortened alot to fit and its now like a switch, will be interesting to try and drive casually.

pics are shit as yet again this thread slipped my mind so I didnt take any relevant ones.

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This is the stock full steering angle, not to bad but cant wait to be a driving point and then get chopping to play with more angle.

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I have also tried to save the front curtain for the 'LOL' factor but they got too damaged in the process of taking bits out.

:-(

 

oooooo clutch is in final position, now for a little brake pedal trim as i have size 13 feet that are god dam wide, don't wanna be stamping on the brake when I want to crank a 3rd gear skid.

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Thanks for the comments guys, got my extra cooling fan through the post today, 16'' beast as she does have a rather big rad to keep cool.

I am going to check in on it today as with a bit of luck the diff has been welded by a local dude and that can be re assembled and pit back in, the wait for the bespoke prop is dragging as once thats in its almost time for a little test tickle round the yard.

But watch this space guys, the target date for fully sorted and issue free is 15-18th march ready for buxton on the 21st and 22nd.

To fill some time I think the exhaust might as well get started, de cats with no silencers, exit behind front wheels then running down the sill level and throwing a small flair angle out just before the back wheel, hot rod style. hell yea.

 

Ruishy1 - have thought about it as the yanks have a few charger kits knocking about but until its sorted and MOT'd to be dropped of at the local gas place to have its LPG kit removed, I wont know what exact room I will have to play with in order to get a boosty system in there.

But remember its on an E36 328 gearbox, im not sure on the HP / Torque limit for them gearboxes and with more weight than an E36, it might just shred the teeth.