Circuit Race Car Painted
Well it has been a few weeks since the last update but the car is now painted and looks fantastic!
Unfortunately I have now missed out on driving it at the first two rounds of the AWDCC Rapid Lap Dash series due to a few set backs that prevented me from getting it ready on time for those races.
Still, we’re aiming to have it out of the shed and onto the race track very soon!
This was how it looked being stripped down ready for paint a few weeks ago:
The body kit for the 180SX is a mix of both KMAK Aero & ORIGIN Labo parts. Both of which are fantastic quality as far as fiberglass kits go.
Making use of our Sheet Metal Guillotine and Pan Brake Folder I decided to have a go at making some replacement door cards for the now stripped out interior. They came out looking great!
The body was then cut and welded to accommodate the wider rear track. Both the front and rear are running 30mm wider guards.
The body was painted ‘Aurora Blue’ and the interior was painted ‘Ice White’ which gives it a really neat and clean look.
It also matches our logo colors well which will allow the graphics to tie into the paint job nicely once the paint has cured.
Once it returned home it was time to fit the rest of the type X body kit and connect the body loom back in place. I will also be installing my race seat and 6 point harness shortly as well.
Once that’s done I just need to service the engine with fresh oil and spark plugs plus a new waterpump, thermostat, radiator and coolant and it will be ready to be sent off for a dyno tune and a wheel alignment.
Interested in following the build?
