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Old 15th March 2010, 07:48 PM
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ITS RUNNING, at last... after 2 weekend of trouble shooting, i got it running 10 min ago.. i wasnt expecting it to start, and was inside my garage with the door shut, and then i got it running. Now to get the rad connected and the fuel tank on, and hopefully it'll be all done probably this weekend. I may even take it out for a quick drive on my road... if i get the steering back in as well. ahhh.. it feels good...
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Old 15th March 2010, 07:51 PM
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WAAAAYAYAY


What was it in the end? Anything or nothing.

Well Done.

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Old 15th March 2010, 07:52 PM
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well done Geeman,

Great feeling eh?

now we need to see video proof , we all like to see a new Roadster come to life .

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Old 15th March 2010, 07:55 PM
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ITS RUNNING, at last......... i wasnt expecting it to start, and was inside my garage with the door shut ......... ahhh.. it feels good...
Ahhh.... That'll be the Carbon Monoxide kicking in

Only kidding, I know what you mean .... I bet you was well pleased after all of your hard work

Well done that man .... Another big milestone of your build
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Old 15th March 2010, 07:56 PM
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Nice one, it must have felt good
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Old 15th March 2010, 08:12 PM
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Old 15th March 2010, 08:20 PM
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WAAAAYAYAY


What was it in the end? Anything or nothing.

Well Done.

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I really should thank you for the help in the other thread .. it was 2 things, firstly, the hybrid ignition wasn't grounded.. i cant believe i missed it. secondly, rather than cleaning up the old plugs, i got some new one from halfords for £4.60 and that seems to have also done the trick. ive only got it running for about 20 sec, as i dont have a rad on right now. at the moment there are a few connections just twisted together, so ill solder up the connections and get the loom in and fitted as well. Will hopefully get a vid up this weekend. I cant wait to take it out for a quick drive.. even without bodywork or shocks.
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Old 15th March 2010, 08:23 PM
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Ahhh.... That'll be the Carbon Monoxide kicking in

Only kidding, I know what you mean .... I bet you was well pleased after all of your hard work

Well done that man .... Another big milestone of your build

i didnt open the door until i shut it off, by which time i was already dizzy from the smoke.
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I really should thank you for the help in the other thread .. it was 2 things, firstly, the hybrid ignition wasn't grounded.. i cant believe i missed it. secondly, rather than cleaning up the old plugs, i got some new one from halfords for £4.60 and that seems to have also done the trick. ive only got it running for about 20 sec, as i dont have a rad on right now. at the moment there are a few connections just twisted together, so ill solder up the connections and get the loom in and fitted as well. Will hopefully get a vid up this weekend. I cant wait to take it out for a quick drive.. even without bodywork or shocks.
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Old 15th March 2010, 09:04 PM
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Well done,

bet it feels great to hear it going.

Hoping to get my running this week, no hybrid to contend with though so hopefully should go first time (hopefully, fingers crossed etc etc etc)
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