Bracket two





There was a threaded boss on the cam cover that I've bolted to



Then started to get the wiring tidied up and fastened in place

That's the engine bay about finished I think

Got all my tunnel panels back from powder coating and got them fitted



Edge beading worked out perfect

Also got a load of bolts powder coated black



Oh and I've had some stickers made up saying "Warhawk" which is what I've decided to name the beast :D:D

Could you maybe consider at least budging one thing please?

Maybe..........

Arrrgh, sodding spell check. I meant bodge, not budge!

Haha yeah but I'm not going to tell you lot about it :rolleyes:

Did you use a 1/2" instead of a 13mm spanner once...

But seriously, your car appears neater and tidier than any caterham I've seen, you could make a living out of this!

Hahahaha :D :D

Hi guys, been a while since my last update, we've had a baby girl a couple of weeks ago, hence the month off the car! I did get a few bits and bobs done before and just started getting a few bits done this week, but I think the days are long gone of spending 20-30 hours a week in the garage!

My dad made me a shelf to take my IKEA tubs



Dash label plates anodised and ready to engrave



Engraved



Headlights wired

Tapered sleeves made for track rods



Just need anodizing



Fuel filler adapter anodised

Fog and reverse light plinths made

first of all congrats on the wee baby girl , I trust mum and baby are doing well.
as always I really enjoy your updates and good to see the attention to detail, one wee thing on your track rod covers do they cover the nut as it is the nut corners that need to be covered.
Good luck with the sleepless nights and squeezing some time in the garage , enjoy both :)

Congrats on your little girl. Time soon flies, mine is 18mths sat asleep on my knee. It feels like yesterday she was born.

Congratulations! Babies are awesome, ours surprises us every day!

Shirley you only need to spend 10 minutes on it now before its done?

Congrats on the arrival

Yes I am serious and don't call me Shirley.

.....sorry couldn't resist

Cheers guys!!! Yeah it's flying by, three weeks already!

Yeah the nuts have nice rads on the already

I've got a few hours here and there and got a bit more done, also reached a bit of a milestone

Made a bit of a bracket to mount my horns in a better position





A bracket to support the middle of the rear tub

Then today got the wheels on ready for the floor!





There was 8 of us and lifted it down a doddle, looks so much better on the floor!

Then my mate called by with his corner weight scales





And I'm so happy with the weight! I put everything in the car that's left to fit, only things missing is seats and harnesses, oh and a tank of fuel

Weight was 507kg so real happy with that, it's full of oil and coolant, so looking like 550kg max wet with the key in, no rubbish dry weights here!



Oh also the car was heavy on the left so should be nice when I get in, or heavy on the right!

Nice work as always and I'm glad your getting time in with a baby. That is why I had to stop mine all them years back. I also really hope I meet up with you one day because I would really like to see this car in the flesh.

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Hey, aren't those sleeves supposed to fit over the locknuts? It's the locknut hex edges which are the radius problem, are they not?

Cheers mate, yeah sure we will, would like to have a nose around your car to, looks like you will be done soon at the rate your going!

yeah the nuts are radiused, and i wanted to keep them looking slim and not big and bulky :)

Hey, looking great, I trust you've planned a sneaky drive?

Was your pedal box a home brew item or a kit you've purchased from somwhere?

Cheers pal, no I've not to be fair! Maybe I should though

Yeah home brew :D

Bit of a late one tonight but I need to press on and get it finished!

Finally fitted my dash switch guards and label plates, well happy with it!

Your build is just shouting quality 👍if mine looks as half as good I'll be chuffed to bits


Garf

cheers pal, theres no reason why yours shouldn't if you put the effort in! :cool:

All the cnc bits and bobs I'd love to be able to do that sort of stuff but hay ho 👍

Well Tidy ;)

TT

Got a few more jobs done

The front of the car was on the floor on the bump stops so had to make some plastic spacers





Sorted a brake light switch out

Next up a job I've been putting off for some reason, front indicators,

First up drilled a small hole to check it looked about right



I had to open some grommets up as the fiberglass is quite thick

Glued some indicators into some carbon tube





These will push in either side and join with this and the wires will come out the sleeving



My mate lent me his laser alignment gear, and left me to it!

Suspension all tight and cycle wing brackets fitted

Bit of an update

Front grill glued in



Got some wiring tidied up, still more to do but getting there, refitted the bulkhead to see how it fits



Fitted the fog and reverse lights

And yes that is my garage floor paint on my tyre grrrr

Got the rear lighting wiring almost finished, surprising how much kit you need!



Fuel breather fitted



Made a dibond divider to separate the footwell from the battery

2nd to none cracking build .:D

Cheers mate :D

Bit more of an update,

Lifted my ride height up a bit, 5" front 6" rear, got all my camber and toe adjusted

Then checked the bump steer, to start with from ride height it full bump it was toeing in 4mm a side

After sliding the rack up a bit on the slots I've now got

0mm total toe at full droop

2mm total toe at ride height

2mm total toes at full bump

Which according to my mate who lent me the lasers should be ok



Just need to put the springs back on the shocks, and get the ride height correct and then corner weight it when it's finished and double check the alignment

Next up, I've filled my iva forms out and sent them off! Woo hoo





I have been on with other bits and bobs but still got a bit to do, I need to get cracking!

Jealous.

Has it moved under its own steam yet?