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Old 31st July 2016, 11:52 AM
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These were quiet time consuming but very satisfying to make

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Old 31st July 2016, 11:56 AM
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Getting the engine and gearbox in place

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engine mounts tacked up gearbox mount also done
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Old 31st July 2016, 12:00 PM
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Old 31st July 2016, 12:06 PM
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Old 1st August 2016, 10:20 PM
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great work it feels really good when you can sit her on wheels doesn't it ? for now I used a length of wood with a hole top and bottom instead of shocks at least you can then wheel it back and fore
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Old 2nd August 2016, 09:48 AM
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Yea feels like a major milestone.
Ive used 25mm box in place of the shocks at the moment.

Did people find the rear upper wishbones too short on the saturn plans.
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Old 2nd August 2016, 08:29 PM
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haha yes I had to redo them as I had massive negative camber on the back, if I remember right I shortened the lowers and have spacers to bring the wheels out
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haha yes I had to redo them as I had massive negative camber on the back, if I remember right I shortened the lowers and have spacers to bring the wheels out
I think i have enough meat on the upper wishbone to drill another further out so will give that a try first
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Old 18th August 2016, 08:41 PM
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How have you mounted the gearbox?
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Old 18th August 2016, 09:31 PM
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How have you mounted the gearbox?
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the mount is an engine mount from the engine
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