What would people like?

pengy_666 · Post by **pengy_666** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 5:22 pm

^^^ +1

They are a nice addition to any turbo car

Post by **ghall2004** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 5:28 pm

Cableguy ran one for a while in his vi

Cold air box

WonderSheep · Post by **WonderSheep** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 5:30 pm

I don't want to take the thread off topic, but surely cold air boxes have benefits to K-series nasp engines too?

They're not exactly a cool running engine after all

Post by **ghall2004** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 5:34 pm

Just think the ground work has been done and the cold air box arrangement that is going.To be.offered is a tried and tested platform

Not that a new design from. The ground.up for a k based motor is.not.poaaibke

Just think David wanted winners off the bat so to speak

David-Ti · Post by **David-Ti** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 7:16 pm

You can contact me on the address in my sig now with specific details of what you might like that way I can keep a track of where I am with everything!

Please bare with me though It will be slow going to start with but I will do everything I can to help out.

E_T_V · Post by **E_T_V** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 11:51 pm

Pics of the heater pipes (someone remade them in copper but no luck on getting him to make more)

Would something like that be possible?

David-Ti · Post by **David-Ti** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 11:58 pm

I would like to make them ETV. Can you send an email to my reidfab address so I have a better way of keeping tabs more easily.

shen · Post by **shen** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 4:43 pm

On thne coupe's when you take the bumper off and there's the long U shaped pipework...wtf is that? I'm assuming coolant..if so

can they be obtained in SS already or would they be a rare and nice shiny item to be blinging up the rover?

peteT16 · Post by **peteT16** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 4:55 pm

^^^ Power steering cooler

shen · Post by **shen** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 4:56 pm

peteT16 wrote:^^^ Power steering cooler

Thanks Pete, I've never had one rot but is it something that would be a good idea to bling up with the stainless?

David-Ti · Post by **David-Ti** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 5:13 pm

Its definitely something I could do if you ever decide you would like one made up.

shen · Post by **shen** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 7:24 pm

Sweet...have got subframes and suspension in my targets right now so I'll be in touch in February matey.

David-Ti · Post by **David-Ti** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 4:58 pm

No Probs Shen.

It looks like I've got plenty to do in the new year.

russ220 · Post by **russ220** » Sun Dec 28, 2014 5:20 pm

I'm seeing more and more of this pipe cluster corroding on the L-series engines. Not only does it carry coolant but also the diesel feed and return lines to the fuel pump (mounted on the engine).

It runs around the cylinder head above the gearbox, doesn't have to be stainless even copper would be fine. Rimmers still do them but at £86!!

ZUA001160

David-Ti · Post by **David-Ti** » Mon Dec 29, 2014 12:27 pm

Definitely another item I would like to have a go at making.

Would you have a part I could use for reference?

harkins77 · Post by **harkins77** » Mon Dec 29, 2014 12:32 pm

I'd definitely be interested in a fancy looking manifold and free flow downpipe for the Ti David

David-Ti · Post by **David-Ti** » Mon Dec 29, 2014 12:49 pm

Ok Kain, send me an email to the below address its definitely easier to keep tabs that way.

If anyone else is interested in a part being made or has an item they are sending me for reference in the near future please also email me at the address in my banner.

james3990 · Post by **james3990** » Mon Dec 29, 2014 5:39 pm

David,

Don't get too bogged down, I still want updates from your 620!

stuballs · Post by **stuballs** » Mon Dec 29, 2014 10:00 pm

Would also be intetested in the cold air box / air filter heat shield a la Greg's setup.

David-Ti · Post by **David-Ti** » Mon Dec 29, 2014 11:31 pm

I know James just hope I'm not taking on too much too soon.

Stuballs, Just waiting on Greg to provide me with some more dimensions for these.

fridge85 · Post by **fridge85** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 6:46 pm

+1 for an airbox/sheild too David

Cheers,
Wayne

David-Ti · Post by **David-Ti** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 6:54 pm

Ok Wayne, cold air boxes are next on the hitlist.

Still waiting on Greg to get me the extra dimensions I need for them aswell.

Putting together some maestro heater pipes at the moment for a member and hopefully a fair few more for a group buy.

james3990 · Post by **james3990** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 7:03 pm

David-Ti wrote:Ok Wayne, cold air boxes are next on the hitlist. Still waiting on Greg to get me the extra dimensions I need for them aswell.

Putting together some maestro heater pipes at the moment for a member and hopefully a fair few more for a group buy.

I can possibly get you some of mine over the weekend.

David-Ti · Post by **David-Ti** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 7:04 pm

james3990 wrote:
David-Ti wrote:Ok Wayne, cold air boxes are next on the hitlist. Still waiting on Greg to get me the extra dimensions I need for them aswell.

Putting together some maestro heater pipes at the moment for a member and hopefully a fair few more for a group buy.
I can possibly get you some of mine over the weekend.

Ok James, that would be great - whenever you can!

fridge85 · Post by **fridge85** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 7:07 pm

David-Ti wrote:Ok Wayne, cold air boxes are next on the hitlist. Still waiting on Greg to get me the extra dimensions I need for them aswell.

Putting together some maestro heater pipes at the moment for a member and hopefully a fair few more for a group buy.

Sound mate no rush anyways, nice to see this is taking off for you

David-Ti · Post by **David-Ti** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 9:16 pm

This is what I'm working on at the moment..

Potentially a fair few more either in copper or stainless I guess will be the two popular flavours.

pengy_666 · Post by **pengy_666** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 9:20 pm

Could you make custom hard pipe kits?

Post by **Marty** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 9:22 pm

Stick with copper David as a matrix stainless would be pants as the heat transfer is no good in stainless

David-Ti · Post by **David-Ti** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 9:27 pm

I cant see why not pengy.

Marty wrote:Stick with copper David as a matrix stainless would be pants as the heat transfer is no good in stainless

I'm trying to push for copper they are the best value aswell but some people always want to go the stainless route.

Customer is always right.

Post by **Marty** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 9:46 pm

I'm afraid in this instance they wrong Dave

But if they are wanting to pay a lot more for something that will not do the job nowhere near as good as the original then so be it

stefaclese · Post by **stefaclese** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 10:10 pm

Those are just the pipes that lead to the heater matrix from what I understand, in which case reduced heat loss would allow the matrix to work more efficiently

K series coolant rail might be another good one, seems to be the same part for all FWD applications (I think MG F/TF has extra pipes attached) so potentially more lucrative than T series stuff, especially when you start selling to Elise owners and bump your prices up masively

Post by **Marty** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 10:17 pm

stefaclese wrote:Those are just the pipes that lead to the heater matrix from what I understand, in which case reduced heat loss would allow the matrix to work more efficiently

K series coolant rail might be another good one, seems to be the same part for all FWD applications (I think MG F/TF has extra pipes attached) so potentially more lucrative than T series stuff, especially when you start selling to Elise owners and bump your prices up masively

I was going by a PM where I'm sure a read it he making a matrix. If it is just the pipes then yes I stand corrected and as you have said will make the matrix more efficient due to less heat loss in pipes.

Dave is it just the pipes or the whole unit you going to make ?

If you get stuck for matrix units should you need them give me a shout can soon supply them to you in batches if needed for you to then distribute

David-Ti · Post by **David-Ti** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 11:12 pm

Just making the matrix to bulkhead connecting pipework at the moment.

If it was a concern for anyone over such a short distance you could always put wrap around insulation seeing as its behind the bulkhead.

Post by **Marty** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 11:19 pm

It's a nice bit of fabrication you have done and a medal is in post for drilling that copper it can be a right ball ache but a really nice job you have done

David-Ti · Post by **David-Ti** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 11:39 pm

Thankyou Marty.

Its amazing how quickly copper (especially thick) can bind if you get too impatient and work the piece too hard.

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