Spikehaus First Tear Drive!

[Spikehaus]

Just wanted to share another major milestone in my build today by driving the car for the very first time!

Before you ask Handy Andy, the video camera was at home, but I have plenty of time to sort out a video on the next occasion when I have sorted out the niggly problems I undercoverd. Plenty of photos uploaded onto flicker of dad & I.







Snagging Items:

Locking nuts require on steering rose joint
Book designed steering rack mounts flex while turning. Re-engineer.
Possible hydraulic clutch required as it is very heavy.
Secure padded seats
Fix nosecone and top radiator mounts
Camber requires setup
Install offset mushrooms to correct self centering
Bleed brakes again as still spongy
Alternator rattles on chassis

[Tatey]

Looking very good spikehaus! I can't wait until my weld is at that stage, I just need to find the issue with my welder...

[shh120m]

I see you took plenty of jumbo size toilet rolls with you just incase

[dogwood]

Originally Posted by shh120m

I see you took plenty of jumbo size toilet rolls with you just incase

Hmm...I could have done with them when I went for a ride with Ash G..........



Hey...Well done Spike.
Nice to see it almost done.
That first drive....It's a great feeling ain't it

Done for Stoneleigh, do you think?

[Spikehaus]

That is my patented seat adjusting device so that I could reach the pedals! (The seats are not bolted to the runners yet) I pefer your use for them. Think its going to be quick! Stoneleigh??? Its possible even if not with IVA

[Bonzo]

Originally Posted by dogwood

Hmm...I could have done with them when I went for a ride with Ash G

Me too David


Nick
A huge well done to you mate

I know that you have found it hard to find the time for your build but it is a pleasure to see you reaping some of the rewards of all your hard work.

The list of things to sort doesn't sound too bad, sure that it'll not take you too long to get the minor niggles sorted.

Ohhh, quite Green with envy

[monsterob]

looks great matie id be over the moon right now seems you squeezed a right beast in there !

[HandyAndy]

Thats Fantastic news Nick, a HUUUUUGE well done mate

Your Roadster certainly looks the beast with that engine

I imagine you are still grinning from ear to ear eh?

I look forward to the video

Nice one Nick, looks like this year is going to see quite a few completed Roadsters on the road .

cheers
andy

[Spikehaus]

Cheers Andy,

It's been a steady build & provided highlights consistently throughout, I am sure that I would have lost interest if it was not for all the support via the forum with like minded people, who are all considered as friends.

It's so funny standing around admiring cars at the kitcar shows, next to strangers who when you speak to them seem to know everything about your build!

Long live Haynes Forum & Kitcars!

[HandyAndy]

Originally Posted by Spikehaus

Cheers Andy,

It's been a steady build & provided highlights consistently throughout, I am sure that I would have lost interest if it was not for all the support via the forum with like minded people, who are all considered as friends.

It's so funny standing around admiring cars at the kitcar shows, next to strangers who when you speak to them seem to know everything about your build!

Long live Haynes Forum & Kitcars!

I couldn,t agree more Nick, this forum & its members have certainly kept my build going, couldn,t have done it without the forum .

As for standing next to someone at a show etc etc, its a weird feeling when they ask "how did you do this or that" & they are referring to your own car that is locked up at home in the garage spooky

cheers
andy