So since i got the 300 about 2months ago ive slowly been rebuilding it as and when i get time.

 

So this is what has been done so far, i started with the under side of the car,

 

started to strip the suspension off ready to strip the old underseal off

 

Once the old underseal was off i rubbed it back and gave it a coat of zinc primer, then a coat of underseal

 

I then dropped the subframe off and took the worn out old bushes out, then sent the subby off to be shot blasted and powder coated,

 

dont post yet more to follow lol

 

While that was being done i started to renew the brake pipes and fuel lines

new pipes

 

just need to clean bits of underseal off of the pipes

Then got the subframe back and fitted the new driftworks solid bushes

 

Then got this fitted

 

Next up is to zinc primer and underseal the rest of the underside and spray the engine bay, and also lots of other things so check back for some updates as and when i get round to them

Nice colour for the Sub frame. Looks the same colour as my Supra.

You have been busy:thumbup1: great work and keep us updated.

that subframe looks so sexy, something mine really needs sorting out. one of the bushes has decided to leak all over my exhaust so really needs to come off and get sorted out.

 

Where did you get it shot blasted and powder coated?

I went to viper coatings for shot blasting in pinxton £15 then over the road to ashfield coatings they've got loads of colours £50,

 

2 of the bushes were leaking when I took mine off

Nice job, and nice colour. Just refurbed my subframe as well and also found one of the bushes to be shot. It wasnt leaking it was bone dry, so obviously been gone for years.

 

How did you find the driftworks solid bushes for fit. I fitted their polybushes and had to get spacers made to get the subframe height right and then add spacing washers as the internal sleeve's were too short.

Great fit perfect, you knock the whole metal collar out and knock the new ones in

Great fit perfect, you knock the whole metal collar out and knock the new ones in

 

In theory the poly bushes were the same, they are a great fit in the frame. It's just when you go to fit the frame it sits 10mm closer to the body. I could have left it as an easy way of reducing ride height :). Decided against it as I didn't want any issues with fouling or with knocking the prop out of alignment.

I went to viper coatings for shot blasting in pinxton £15 then over the road to ashfield coatings they've got loads of colours £50,

 

2 of the bushes were leaking when I took mine off

 

Hiya mate,your not far away from me and Boldy then in Hucknall!:thumbup1:

impressive work so far! :thumbup:

Yep, really nice bud. What's the deal with solid bushes anyway, do they actually make the ride harsher? Improve the handling?

They will make it a little harsher but should really improve the handling

Looking good mate...............subframe looks nice in that colour :)

Hiya mate,your not far away from me and Boldy then in Hucknall!:thumbup1:

 

I'm in Newthorpe near Eastwood so not far at all

Massive work! WoW!

Your only round the corner bud , it,s looking like a top job , give us a shout if you need a hand with owt .:thumbup1:

Your only round the corner bud , it,s looking like a top job , give us a shout if you need a hand with owt .:thumbup1:

 

Cheers for that mate still quite alot to do including fitting engine, adjustable arms, Coilovers ect ect

Nice work bud. Looking forward to following the progress, looks like you do things properly. Nice work fella.

well not really got much done got the engine bay sprayed the same colour as the car as it was red before, not the best finish in the world

 

 

And zinc primered and sprayed the diff

 

 

Got a few new parts arrived aswell so will be fitting these soon

looking good bud ...i done my rear subframe and suspension parts to

Nice one mate what bushes have you used?