Rosco's haynes Build [Archive] - Page 2

Rosco

23rd August 2015, 09:31 PM

Update for the weekend, my gear link bars were 10mm Ali tube with a 6mm bore, drilled and taped m8 in the ends but I didn't feel they were strong enough so made some with 12x1mm stainless tube with threaded slugs in the end, these just need tigging in

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/August%202015/DEBD90BB-5DEB-461A-933E-14C2F2C217A8.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/August%202015/DEBD90BB-5DEB-461A-933E-14C2F2C217A8.jpg.html)

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Then onto my fuel pipe, 8mm cupro, drilled a bit of plastic to straighten the tube with, worked great

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/August%202015/08DD5969-96C2-405E-A188-BB0969752797.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/August%202015/08DD5969-96C2-405E-A188-BB0969752797.jpg.html)

The routing was a bit rubbish due to the electric reverse but it turned out a lot better than I thought in the end

Rear

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/August%202015/1A0A3B72-2C62-4FAF-A4D2-DEE9D1BBC6E9.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/August%202015/1A0A3B72-2C62-4FAF-A4D2-DEE9D1BBC6E9.jpg.html)

Rosco

23rd August 2015, 09:32 PM

Front

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also once bent it was a bit tricky to get in position, but I just managed it, I had a go at the main brake pipe but wasn't happy so will have another attempt one night in the week

vmax1974

23rd August 2015, 11:02 PM

Its still the cleanest build I have seen where is the grime very jealous here

Rosco

25th August 2015, 09:12 PM

Its still the cleanest build I have seen where is the grime very jealous here

Thanks, the grimes in my workshop haha I will get you a picture!!

Rosco

25th August 2015, 09:12 PM

Well ordered some brake pipe brackets off my dad last night, he had done them before I got home from work today!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/August%202015/14A137AE-244C-4D43-BCF3-DC6DB71C832E.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/August%202015/14A137AE-244C-4D43-BCF3-DC6DB71C832E.jpg.html)

I've polished all my aluminium parts up ready for anodizing

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And my rear calipers turned up today to!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/August%202015/097EAAFE-7B8A-403B-9C65-B9F3209EF633.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/August%202015/097EAAFE-7B8A-403B-9C65-B9F3209EF633.jpg.html)

Next job is to get all my brake pipes sorted!

Rosco

28th August 2015, 06:52 PM

Made my bellcrank for my gear change after work tonight

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Rosco

29th August 2015, 07:36 PM

What a day! Got the engine running today! cranked the engine with the plugs out to get some oil pressure, it took a min but cracked the oil filter off and that sorted it, primed the fuel through and she started up! I was well chuffed! Sounds so good!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/August%202015/DCA2F8A2-4419-4A11-B6D0-D3CB9C0F5F78.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/August%202015/DCA2F8A2-4419-4A11-B6D0-D3CB9C0F5F78.jpg.html)

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The rats nest that needs sorting!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/August%202015/2D90D823-8EBC-4117-B101-31068187566D.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/August%202015/2D90D823-8EBC-4117-B101-31068187566D.jpg.html)

norton

29th August 2015, 08:15 PM

Congratulations, it's really looking like a bit of a weapon! I look forward to the day I can fire mine up.

Rosco

29th August 2015, 08:21 PM

Congratulations, it's really looking like a bit of a weapon! I look forward to the day I can fire mine up.

Cheers, so good to get it started, I brought the engine at Christmas last year so it's been a while, it's opened up loads of jobs to get on with again as I'm sure you've found that some jobs just hold everything up, you look to be cracking on well though, I'm hoping to be ready for IVA early next year

norton

29th August 2015, 08:37 PM

Cheers, yes it's coming along. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and your iva plans, surely the most efficient yet high quality Haynes build so far!

Are you going to fabricate your own air box?

Rosco

29th August 2015, 08:39 PM

Cheers, yes it's coming along. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and your iva plans, surely the most efficient yet high quality Haynes build so far!

Are you going to fabricate your own air box?

Cheers, air box, yes I'm going to start looking and that soon, aluminium I think

Rosco

31st August 2015, 07:19 PM

Today's job was brake pipes, had to go my motor spares shop 3 times as the fittings I had ordered weren't going to work out right, this meant I didn't get going till about 11:30

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/August%202015/3813BA29-B609-4E76-A543-D67E572F638E.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/August%202015/3813BA29-B609-4E76-A543-D67E572F638E.jpg.html)

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Rosco

31st August 2015, 07:20 PM

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I'm happy how they have all turned out but I did find it a bit of a faf about, the fittings I brought from various places are all different, also you read about sae and din flares etc, in the end I did test flares in all my fitting types to check they seated properly and the back edge wasn't damaged by the fitting, also when I tighten them up I'm going to undo them and check the flares have seated correctly, I'm going to get my brake flex's made up tomorrow to all being well!

twinturbo

31st August 2015, 08:37 PM

Some very tidy work going on :)

The first engine start on any car is always a pinical moment.

TT

SeriesLandy

31st August 2015, 10:02 PM

Looking spot on like normal.
One thing I will mention is how your brake t's attach. Very early on with IVAs AshG on here (I think) failed from not having the t bolted through the rail.
It may be worth while replacing the riveted brackets with bolts instead.
Or at least have a search /ask on LB if anyone has recently been picked up on it.

Also the 8mm outlet on the corsa header tank is fragile. I managed to snap mine off when doing up the jubilee clip. At least your using the spring clips.

Rosco

1st September 2015, 07:39 AM

Rosco

1st September 2015, 07:46 AM

Just had a search and ash had used a nutsert and failed because of no locking device, I just think bolting all the way through looks rubbish

SeriesLandy

1st September 2015, 10:41 AM

Just had a search and ash had used a nutsert and failed because of no locking device, I just think bolting all the way through looks rubbish

Yeah I agree, rivets look much neater.
It may have been a teething stage. I've never heard it again but thought it was worth a mention.

Rosco

1st September 2015, 09:47 PM

Yeah I agree, rivets look much neater.
It may have been a teething stage. I've never heard it again but thought it was worth a mention.

Yeah that's cool cheers, I've rang the dvla today and managed to speak to a tech chap and he said it will be ok, they just don't like anything that could vibrate etc, I've upped the rivet size just to be sure

Rosco

1st September 2015, 09:47 PM

Right, got my brake lines done today, I no you can make them up your self but these are properly crimped and look a bit more factory I felt,

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/August%202015/CCF48991-5BB6-4E9C-92E4-45E6E8059B1B.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/August%202015/CCF48991-5BB6-4E9C-92E4-45E6E8059B1B.jpg.html)

Also got a coat of black on the rear calipers so they match the fronts

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/August%202015/53B46B7F-B954-446C-9012-A01E331EFE19.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/August%202015/53B46B7F-B954-446C-9012-A01E331EFE19.jpg.html)

Rosco

2nd September 2015, 07:54 PM

Well i sent David Rae my diff last thursday and i got it back today, well happy, so got it fitted tonight

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/August%202015/A2711C5E-4C83-4B66-B7B5-2A82B1854D87.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/August%202015/A2711C5E-4C83-4B66-B7B5-2A82B1854D87.jpg.html)

Rosco

3rd September 2015, 09:02 PM

Good bit done tonight, I decided my brake pipes looked a bit bodge in copper colour so put some heat shrink over them, was a right pain in the butt, would of been loads easier before I flared the fittings on the end but turned out ok in the end

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/CAC4BBE8-FEC6-4474-9E97-9FFE180F06AF.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/CAC4BBE8-FEC6-4474-9E97-9FFE180F06AF.jpg.html)

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Also my dad had cut my fuel tank strap out for me today, just needed to bend it up! It came out sweet, I will get it powder coated I think

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/91C529A4-E8EB-46CF-BEE1-74B62E98943A.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/91C529A4-E8EB-46CF-BEE1-74B62E98943A.jpg.html)

Rosco

3rd September 2015, 09:03 PM

Just need to trim the ends to length and sort the holes out

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/F2FAFDCB-B856-4977-B04E-ADEAED751A1F.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/F2FAFDCB-B856-4977-B04E-ADEAED751A1F.jpg.html)

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Rosco

6th September 2015, 06:14 PM

A full day of sticky wiring on Saturday, me and my dad unwrapped the entire loom and relocated everything into position and everything into the cockpit etc, to be fair it wasn't anywhere near as bad as I thought it would be, also we removed things not required like stop watch buttons, sidestand etc, we stripped the lighting back so we just have the feeds coming out of the fuse box, next job is get the lights and dash bits roughly in place and get wiried up

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/DDAECECE-A308-4E6B-A1F7-C1B7A07EDEA4.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/DDAECECE-A308-4E6B-A1F7-C1B7A07EDEA4.jpg.html)

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This morning we mocked up a new air box in card, I'm aiming to fab it up in aluminium, the problem is the top injectors, the std box is to high and out to the side, the new idea is a bit lower but not out to the side, I think if I did it as is I would need a bulge/scoop around 100mm high on the bonnet, I'm open to any ideas if anyone has any,

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/F587C38D-129A-40D6-BCA1-F78E63DFF8AF.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/F587C38D-129A-40D6-BCA1-F78E63DFF8AF.jpg.html)

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Rosco

6th September 2015, 06:15 PM

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/684B2F23-9B71-472A-A69F-EE7911CC91B8.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/684B2F23-9B71-472A-A69F-EE7911CC91B8.jpg.html)

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http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/578BB0E1-2E2A-4314-8D55-108C0373D19D.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/578BB0E1-2E2A-4314-8D55-108C0373D19D.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/3EDB7335-EC16-4262-AC0C-EB04FDCC4995.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/3EDB7335-EC16-4262-AC0C-EB04FDCC4995.jpg.html)

Also I'm thinking of using a cone filter with a cold feed, mounted on the front like others have done

Rosco

6th September 2015, 07:53 PM

Here's Big Macs off locostbuilders

http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx213/BigMacVtec/Westfield%20SeiW%20ZX10R/The%20Big%20Rebuild%202010/DSC00282.jpg [/quote]

Rosco

6th September 2015, 08:28 PM

Change of plan haha I've just seen this idea, it clamps a foam/k&n filter between the two plates

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/944F1FAE-EF69-4682-B882-D8D5AFBD793B.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/944F1FAE-EF69-4682-B882-D8D5AFBD793B.jpg.html)

Also the injector height could easily altered to keep it as low as possible and altered if it causes a bhp drop,

Rosco

7th September 2015, 07:21 PM

Right well I've mocked up air box idea number two just to get an idea of size, looks ok, I've mocked up a bit of wire to represent the bonnet line roughly, also I'm a bit worried about induction noise with this method as it's got to be less than 99db at 3/4 throttle!!! Is there anyway of getting this rpm dropped, maybe a new power graph showing peak power at 8000 rpm say??

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/FBE11230-61D3-4171-8FD3-DAAAF9770002.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/FBE11230-61D3-4171-8FD3-DAAAF9770002.jpg.html)

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norton

7th September 2015, 07:27 PM

If needed, could the bonnet not form the top cover/half/something of the air box?

Ianr

7th September 2015, 10:55 PM

From what I've heard on other forums you are the one supplying the information about the engines peak power so if you want 8k then that's what it is!
My peak power on my MX5 engine is going to be 3000 rpm - er - no I don't think I'll get away with that - so as long as it half sensible .........

Rosco

8th September 2015, 09:47 AM

If needed, could the bonnet not form the top cover/half/something of the air box?

yeah i thought that but i would like to let a good bit of cold air in, im thinking foam filter sticking through a hole in the bonnet, then ive not got to mess around with a scoop or anything, just cut a neat hole in the bonnet

From what I've heard on other forums you are the one supplying the information about the engines peak power so if you want 8k then that's what it is!
My peak power on my MX5 engine is going to be 3000 rpm - er - no I don't think I'll get away with that - so as long as it half sensible .........

yeah that sounds good, I'm going to get it mapped so will see where it gives peak power :D

Rosco

14th September 2015, 07:58 PM

Not many photos tonight but it doesn't mean I've not been busy, got my driveshafts from j&r on eBay greased, built up and fitted

Got a type 054 battery, think it's going in the passenger footwell behind a foot rest, so made the foot rest fit and made a strap out of stainless

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/F8D7D190-4B5F-4D43-AC37-27DB297F7B6D.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/F8D7D190-4B5F-4D43-AC37-27DB297F7B6D.jpg.html)

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This will bolt through the floor from underneath, all bits need a bit of padding here and there

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/B3A91AF5-FA00-44A8-9ED6-D4D5040E382F.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/B3A91AF5-FA00-44A8-9ED6-D4D5040E382F.jpg.html)

Then spent most of Sunday drawing and deciding how to do my air filter

First try was with a k&n filter but looks to big,

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/5A52DA19-D5F8-4118-911F-A43C187E5638_1.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/5A52DA19-D5F8-4118-911F-A43C187E5638_1.jpg.html)

Rosco

14th September 2015, 08:00 PM

Next is to suit an itg sausage filter over the top, this is what I'm going to do, I've got to make a new fuel rail and a base plate

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/773AA143-F0FE-4776-B9C4-A07A326AC9E4.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/773AA143-F0FE-4776-B9C4-A07A326AC9E4.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/E800BC69-E071-49B4-A15E-13FCCDEA4443.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/E800BC69-E071-49B4-A15E-13FCCDEA4443.jpg.html)

Std injectors which will fit in the new rail/bracket

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/7C64DD29-0BC4-42A4-9C1D-C1E751633912_1.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/7C64DD29-0BC4-42A4-9C1D-C1E751633912_1.jpg.html)

This method seems the simplest, easy to make, most compact and uses an off the shelf air filter

Rosco

16th September 2015, 08:52 PM

Well got all my anodizing back today, looks sweet

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/9B781563-8AD1-4BD6-9127-A940E3ED94FE.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/9B781563-8AD1-4BD6-9127-A940E3ED94FE.jpg.html)

Gear shifter

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/105B4FB5-28C8-4234-9378-439CDA532E93.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/105B4FB5-28C8-4234-9378-439CDA532E93.jpg.html)

Roll cage bungs, I admit I got carried away with these, but I do love it! Made a bit of a logo with my initials

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/7C94127F-4CD9-4328-B9C5-7E9573C25EEE.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/7C94127F-4CD9-4328-B9C5-7E9573C25EEE.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/A7181C74-7E5B-4960-9A62-EEAF64440183.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/A7181C74-7E5B-4960-9A62-EEAF64440183.jpg.html)

Rosco

16th September 2015, 08:54 PM

Brake tags bonded and riveted on (I spoke to the tech iva man at the dvla about this and he said it's fine as long as there secure) also got all my brake pipes back on tonight, I just need to rivet the p clips on

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/5F821D16-BE7F-4DB6-A034-76A27EC2A133.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/5F821D16-BE7F-4DB6-A034-76A27EC2A133.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/F14440C2-1F81-4108-A94F-5D32C88AF98D.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/F14440C2-1F81-4108-A94F-5D32C88AF98D.jpg.html)

Rad brackets fixed on and fan fitted

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/555F92F6-E389-4178-9FA2-D32AF2479E11.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/555F92F6-E389-4178-9FA2-D32AF2479E11.jpg.html)

Brake res fitted

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/20537BCA-8411-4631-9F2A-AAF803EB3461.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/20537BCA-8411-4631-9F2A-AAF803EB3461.jpg.html)

Rosco

16th September 2015, 08:57 PM

My air trumpets turned up yesterday so now I have 4 short ones

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/C89224D6-F935-44C2-8A20-6AF3570CABBE.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/C89224D6-F935-44C2-8A20-6AF3570CABBE.jpg.html)

Started the fuel rail bracket

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/AE694E61-2CDC-49FF-B0AE-26C4AE502323.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/AE694E61-2CDC-49FF-B0AE-26C4AE502323.jpg.html)

Back plate drawn up

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/1CE7EFF8-1BB8-4FA5-99B1-E35F34DF9FDF.png (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/1CE7EFF8-1BB8-4FA5-99B1-E35F34DF9FDF.png.html)

Just need to order one of these filters

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/59C240E2-9295-45A4-A282-B421250EFB16.png (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/59C240E2-9295-45A4-A282-B421250EFB16.png.html)

Rosco

17th September 2015, 08:53 PM

Well finished my fuel rail bracket off tonight, just got to make a few bosses for it

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/E5F7C4BB-A33E-4E1C-B6D2-E14C5D5C56EC.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/E5F7C4BB-A33E-4E1C-B6D2-E14C5D5C56EC.jpg.html)

Then onto the handbrake cables, I thought this would be an easy job but it wasn't, the cables weren't really long enough and not sitting nicely, I was ready to leave it for tonight then I thought about making some exstention tubes

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/0E088600-0497-4A9B-806E-89357460CD63.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/0E088600-0497-4A9B-806E-89357460CD63.jpg.html)

The cables are a snug fit in the tubes and locate on 50mm also it stops them from rubbing on the diff

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/01A384ED-18A9-44C3-996D-EA10F73D52ED.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/01A384ED-18A9-44C3-996D-EA10F73D52ED.jpg.html)

[URL=http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/B44B1114-E9A5-4D6E-9CB4-B761C1846667.jpg.html]http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/B44B1114-E9A5-4D6E-9CB4-B761C1846667.jpg

Rosco

17th September 2015, 08:54 PM

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/CDDA1F3A-0562-4565-AC64-BB19327F13A3.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/CDDA1F3A-0562-4565-AC64-BB19327F13A3.jpg.html)

I just need to make a couple of brackets to hold the cables in place off the wishbone bolts

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/35513DF9-8BD4-4532-B24B-10928A990CB4.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/35513DF9-8BD4-4532-B24B-10928A990CB4.jpg.html)

I've removed the adjuster from the cable but I will still have adjustment on the cable end fitting as it has grub screws in

flyerncle

18th September 2015, 10:21 AM

Don't be tempted to have a "few" notch handbrake as you don't get leverage to give you good brake force,4-5 notches is good .

Nice build .

Rosco

18th September 2015, 10:31 AM

Don't be tempted to have a "few" notch handbrake as you don't get leverage to give you good brake force,4-5 notches is good .

Nice build .

ok thanks, how many clicks are you aloud?

K4KEV

18th September 2015, 10:34 AM

I seem to recall from my youth it was 7:)

flyerncle

18th September 2015, 03:48 PM

Long time ago ....:p

flyerncle

18th September 2015, 03:51 PM

As long as you get good leverage and it does not run out of travel it should be ok.

Once its up and running try it on the road or MOT rollers,probably not a good idea to rely on adjusting it at the caliper ends and IVA man might not like it either.

Basically what you are doing is turning a shaft/bolt against the pads to produce the effort.

norton

18th September 2015, 06:25 PM

That's looking super, really polished. Can I ask, what's your trade? Do you work for McLaren?

Rosco

18th September 2015, 09:07 PM

Rosco

18th September 2015, 09:09 PM

That's looking super, really polished. Can I ask, what's your trade? Do you work for McLaren?

Lol cheers, it's getting there bit by bit, still loads to do I think, I wish I did work for mclaren! I'm an engineer, working on cnc mills, we make aerospace and f1 parts from aluminium, stainless and titanium mainly

norton

19th September 2015, 05:22 PM

Ah, so there's some work place skills that come in handy!

I guess it'll be able to move under its own steam soon...

Rosco

19th September 2015, 05:44 PM

Ah, so there's some work place skills that come in handy!

I guess it'll be able to move under its own steam soon...

Yeah a little lol, but I do make most of my stuff at home though

As you moving, yeah not far away, need some shocks and wheels, only thing is I want to get my bodywork first so I can work my wheel offset out so its sits nice

Rosco

19th September 2015, 06:07 PM

Well more done today, made some little crush tubes for the fuel rail, also I've vapour blasted the bracket to make it look at bit more factory

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/353ADCCC-8FFB-4A29-A156-49B1B5ECF087.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/353ADCCC-8FFB-4A29-A156-49B1B5ECF087.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/4BF43F9F-CFE1-43A8-B723-636D4669173C.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/4BF43F9F-CFE1-43A8-B723-636D4669173C.jpg.html)

Also I've started making a new gear lever, just the lower bit with the bearings in as its a bit of a bodge lol

Rosco

20th September 2015, 05:54 PM

More done today, loads of bits and bobs to do, got my clutch cable sorted, had to make a bit at the pedal end and solder a bit on the other end, it wouldn't solder to start with, to hot I think, but got it done in the end.

Also got all my aluminium engine cradle spacers back on and tightened up.

Then went down my dads and made my air filter backplate ready for the itg filter, I got a drawing from ITG for the outside

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/608512B6-AD52-4092-A108-4436C6A5CCD9.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/608512B6-AD52-4092-A108-4436C6A5CCD9.jpg.html)

Came out mint

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/49E93484-A6DF-4183-BD45-922790B0E7DC.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/49E93484-A6DF-4183-BD45-922790B0E7DC.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/97697E9C-8C64-49FF-A044-E1CF06687806.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/97697E9C-8C64-49FF-A044-E1CF06687806.jpg.html)

Pretty much there now, just need a few holes in it for wiring, air temp and the fuel feed, also need some 3mm spacers under the trumpets to replicate what was there before as it's got orings that seal everything

Rosco

26th September 2015, 07:10 PM

Steering rack and track rods re fitted

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/4F439188-CA95-4FB1-8B2D-D89737CC9BA2.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/4F439188-CA95-4FB1-8B2D-D89737CC9BA2.jpg.html)

When I re fitted the steering shaft my break pipe was in the way so I had to make a new one

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/CDC12A9F-7204-46B7-98F9-8B291419D773.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/CDC12A9F-7204-46B7-98F9-8B291419D773.jpg.html)

Rear discs and pads fitted

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/3686B6D2-ED7F-49E4-B619-AF8A5DB97E15.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/3686B6D2-ED7F-49E4-B619-AF8A5DB97E15.jpg.html)

Done a bit more on my inlet, fuel rail all fitted and fuel piped up

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/CA0D2966-3782-420E-BCCF-14B3479D26CD.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/CA0D2966-3782-420E-BCCF-14B3479D26CD.jpg.html)

Rosco

26th September 2015, 07:12 PM

I removed the pins from the injector plugs ready to pass through a grommet but then decided I'm going to cut the lot and put a connector inline so it's easily removed

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/5EC0A0CC-78C1-41AB-840E-C2616CF0B5FA.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/5EC0A0CC-78C1-41AB-840E-C2616CF0B5FA.jpg.html)

Also my air filter came last week and fits sweet!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/5124FE78-E4CE-4067-9A89-A6A6C36757F1.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/5124FE78-E4CE-4067-9A89-A6A6C36757F1.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/D734FB8D-C30F-4533-898A-8668F392A39C.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/D734FB8D-C30F-4533-898A-8668F392A39C.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/E7082FA4-5A6E-48C6-BC4D-FB0C30FDC767.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/E7082FA4-5A6E-48C6-BC4D-FB0C30FDC767.jpg.html)

Rosco

27th September 2015, 08:42 PM

Had a morning on my dads cnc today

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/6FD40BDF-7B7E-40C6-B74E-D8862F36E51D.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/6FD40BDF-7B7E-40C6-B74E-D8862F36E51D.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/4DA6ADED-2925-4867-A350-01649E786887.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/4DA6ADED-2925-4867-A350-01649E786887.jpg.html)

These are to go under my trumpets on the inlet to replicate the thickness that was there before

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/24DBE8AD-87C6-4268-B170-12703A3B11F2.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/24DBE8AD-87C6-4268-B170-12703A3B11F2.jpg.html)

Handbrake cable tags

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/9B490CAE-34FD-4E89-80AB-09BF4B0F689D.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/9B490CAE-34FD-4E89-80AB-09BF4B0F689D.jpg.html)

Rosco

27th September 2015, 08:43 PM

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/7FAF5491-9B0B-4E43-BAB7-CBF730D47959.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/7FAF5491-9B0B-4E43-BAB7-CBF730D47959.jpg.html)

Works like a dream to!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/EE4D04C4-016D-489E-83F4-682B93BD6386.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/EE4D04C4-016D-489E-83F4-682B93BD6386.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/AFA115EC-2F00-4834-9D77-D44319C7E816.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/AFA115EC-2F00-4834-9D77-D44319C7E816.jpg.html)

This is a bracket for over the diff, just need some more grommets

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/EB7CF822-3F46-4A46-B362-32659918252A.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/EB7CF822-3F46-4A46-B362-32659918252A.jpg.html)

norton

28th September 2015, 03:38 PM

Is that a home brew cnc machine?

Rosco

28th September 2015, 07:45 PM

Is that a home brew cnc machine?

Yes mate, it's wicked, he's built it all himself, it works a treat, considering I use real cnc mills all day at work, I prefer using his :D

Rosco

1st October 2015, 09:19 PM

Well got a few jobs done this week, got my handbrake bracket fitted, really pleased with this as its held the cables dead in the right place

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/9AA5E644-F1DC-4AAE-9EAD-71C3CDA377E5.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/9AA5E644-F1DC-4AAE-9EAD-71C3CDA377E5.jpg.html)

Decided on what switches I'm going to use for my dash, and got some switch guards, only thing there 4mm not 5mm so I think they will fail iva so I'm going to have to push some rubber tube over them I think

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/CCB6A3C1-5E33-4CA0-8F3E-2B17087A224C.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/CCB6A3C1-5E33-4CA0-8F3E-2B17087A224C.jpg.html)

Also made a mount for my wheel speed sensor, there was a spare hole on the engine so I used this, it's going to pick up off a long bolt on the prop adapter

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/30F1101E-9992-486D-89AD-49786ECDB4B2.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/30F1101E-9992-486D-89AD-49786ECDB4B2.jpg.html)

It sits closer than it looks, it's just the angle of the pic

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/September%202015/C1E18449-239C-43BB-B7A3-FB08B954A189.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/September%202015/C1E18449-239C-43BB-B7A3-FB08B954A189.jpg.html)

Rosco

9th October 2015, 09:24 PM

Right update time, been bitting and bobbing all week really

Rear lights temporarly mounted and wired to the front

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/981987BD-62DB-43E2-997F-BAD5770C92A5.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/981987BD-62DB-43E2-997F-BAD5770C92A5.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/1B275B80-F0F7-419C-93ED-8FAE829791F1_2.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/1B275B80-F0F7-419C-93ED-8FAE829791F1_2.jpg.html)

Makeshift dash sorted so I can start to get things wiried

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/4511751B-2A6F-4390-8DBE-82F46F5E7582_1.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/4511751B-2A6F-4390-8DBE-82F46F5E7582_1.jpg.html)

Battery cables done

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/8BC556E4-DBE0-4F13-B27A-5A44A41BF382.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/8BC556E4-DBE0-4F13-B27A-5A44A41BF382.jpg.html)

Rosco

9th October 2015, 09:26 PM

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/73D7EBF3-DE42-4731-A42F-38BF168F158D_1.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/73D7EBF3-DE42-4731-A42F-38BF168F158D_1.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/9616996B-1BBF-4106-B486-A633DFD379EC_1.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/9616996B-1BBF-4106-B486-A633DFD379EC_1.jpg.html)

I'm using these terminal bars for my wiring

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/23ED00EA-B593-4D57-B9EB-6D03A285E5A4.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/23ED00EA-B593-4D57-B9EB-6D03A285E5A4.jpg.html)

Toggle switches for my dash

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/AC3D7A7A-9581-4AEA-B29C-FF67BE0EE36E.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/AC3D7A7A-9581-4AEA-B29C-FF67BE0EE36E.jpg.html)

Rosco

9th October 2015, 09:26 PM

New gear lever made

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/C03C9AF2-1A69-4C11-8657-0F19EFAE3322.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/C03C9AF2-1A69-4C11-8657-0F19EFAE3322.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/FCE62ABB-BB41-47FB-A6FA-0890E563467C.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/FCE62ABB-BB41-47FB-A6FA-0890E563467C.jpg.html)

Also made a bracket for the starter relay

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/8C4FB3F6-0F6D-4854-9101-7538F702B48C.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/8C4FB3F6-0F6D-4854-9101-7538F702B48C.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/A4A74F35-F134-460C-9EA0-A6FBC7E680CF.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/A4A74F35-F134-460C-9EA0-A6FBC7E680CF.jpg.html)

SeriesLandy

9th October 2015, 11:22 PM

Looking spot on like normal.
I've got a dash2 as well and had problems with the Hall effect sensor picking up the diff bolts (prop side).
I would loose speed after about 20mph. I put it down to the prop spinning too fast.
I ended up putting the sensor on the half shafts and haven't had a problem yet.
It may just have been a 1 off but it was a pita to change it as I had pretty much got the car finished.
A mate also used the studs on the front front uprights but he had the other type of sensor. It also caused Problems at iva as they couldn't do the speed test as the wheels went driven

Rosco

11th October 2015, 09:33 PM

Rosco

11th October 2015, 09:33 PM

Almost two full days of wiring!

All dash wires into terminal rails

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/C36D48C0-04F9-4C21-8729-850C8BA5091F.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/C36D48C0-04F9-4C21-8729-850C8BA5091F.jpg.html)

These are the ends, crimp forks soldered on

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/A129FDDB-0AC0-45FF-A030-0AD692348DAF.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/A129FDDB-0AC0-45FF-A030-0AD692348DAF.jpg.html)

Two 13 way plugs fitted on the end of the bike loom and fly leads out the other side to the rails

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/8A32D5D8-82FF-4311-B08A-E5C7BAF54E4A_1.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/8A32D5D8-82FF-4311-B08A-E5C7BAF54E4A_1.jpg.html)

Engine loom in position and getting neater

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/B1665D56-CDCB-48EB-AE5E-B8D4F5903340_1.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/B1665D56-CDCB-48EB-AE5E-B8D4F5903340_1.jpg.html)

Rosco

11th October 2015, 09:34 PM

Water pump removed, need to block the hole in the block, I'm going to run an electric water pump

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/99F16D4E-27FF-4212-BC7C-01D954E25DDE.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/99F16D4E-27FF-4212-BC7C-01D954E25DDE.jpg.html)

And that's it, doesn't look a lot, got a few more plugs to fit and get my switches mounted then I will be linking the rails together, I might get rid of the rails when it's all wiried but I will see, I did it this way as its all laid out and I'm hoping it will be easy to keep track of

norton

14th October 2015, 04:55 PM

Look great as always? Why the electric pump?

voucht

14th October 2015, 05:52 PM

Why the electric pump?

I'm sure Rosco will have an answer to that, but as the company I used to work for sells this kind of equipment, I think I can give an an answer too :p

With an electric water pump, like the EWP's from Davies Craig, if it is connected to an electronic controller, the water circulation in the cooling system does not depend on the engine rev, as it does with a mechanic pump. And the cooling needs of an engine are not always propositional to its rev (overheating when the engine is idling in traffic jams for example, or too much cooling at high speed, when not necessary)

The electronic controller is normally connected to both the electric water pump and the electric cooling fan. It detects the water temperature, and adapt the speed of the pump (and the fan when needed) to maintain the optimum temperature in the cooling system, independently from the engine's rev, providing the engine with a very constant temperature. The electronic controller can be set to the optimum working temperature of the engine.

The second advantage of an electric water pump is that it does not take mechanic power from the engine (as a mechanic pump does), so a few hp can be gained.

Hope this answer your question :)

Rosco

15th October 2015, 08:11 AM

cheers for that Sylvain, yeah that's it really, but im not going to be running a controller to start with as i do have a budget to keep to :D

the main reason is heat soak once the engine is turned off, with an electric pump i will be able to keep the pump and fan running once the engine has switched off

voucht

15th October 2015, 01:37 PM

the main reason is heat soak once the engine is turned off, with an electric pump i will be able to keep the pump and fan running once the engine has switched off

You're right, that is another good reason for using an electric water pump!

norton

15th October 2015, 02:02 PM

I need the same continuation of circulation after powering down for my PC...

Is there no diy controller out there that could be made to manage the pump?

Rosco

15th October 2015, 06:48 PM

I need the same continuation of circulation after powering down for my PC...

Is there no diy controller out there that could be made to manage the pump?

Yeah It could be done with an arduino, but I will look at it after iva I think

Rosco

22nd October 2015, 10:01 PM

Right small update, had to work on the house all weekend!!!

Water pump blank bung made

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/D30D6158-AA5F-496D-9B3D-B6ED2B5CB487.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/D30D6158-AA5F-496D-9B3D-B6ED2B5CB487.jpg.html)

Bolted up

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/B8D0E110-79A2-4932-9A56-A0C8F2F8AFF7.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/B8D0E110-79A2-4932-9A56-A0C8F2F8AFF7.jpg.html)

Also made a reducer to join these two pipes

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/CF4CC1C4-33E0-4832-ADFC-957423CA7A28.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/CF4CC1C4-33E0-4832-ADFC-957423CA7A28.jpg.html)

Switches fitted in temporary dash, position not final

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/94B9DB0E-F952-4DAE-8C8C-82FCC7288547.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/94B9DB0E-F952-4DAE-8C8C-82FCC7288547.jpg.html)

Rosco

22nd October 2015, 10:01 PM

Relay bracket fitted and leads finished

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/ECAA5A9D-C65E-4E79-B7AF-E926FB9F077E.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/ECAA5A9D-C65E-4E79-B7AF-E926FB9F077E.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/DF6068D9-4D6C-42A4-9E4D-194C040FB94B.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/DF6068D9-4D6C-42A4-9E4D-194C040FB94B.jpg.html)

SteveH1

27th October 2015, 08:54 PM

Hi Rosco
Where did you get the led rear lights also where do you get your electrical bits and pieces from

Thanks
Stephen

Rosco

28th October 2015, 02:04 PM

Hi Rosco
Where did you get the led rear lights also where do you get your electrical bits and pieces from

Thanks
Stephen

lights from here

http://www.s-v-c.co.uk/

and electrics from

http://www.polevolt.co.uk/ and ebay

let me no if there's anything specific your after

SteveH1

28th October 2015, 11:37 PM

lights from here

http://www.s-v-c.co.uk/

and electrics from

http://www.polevolt.co.uk/ and ebay

let me no if there's anything specific your after

Thanks nothing specific at the minute.
I really just like looking at shiney things on the internet

norton

29th October 2015, 11:59 AM

I've bookmarked them. Their headlights and front wings look excellent.

rpjg1975

29th October 2015, 01:26 PM

Thanks nothing specific at the minute.
I really just like looking at shiney things on the internet

That's dangerous if you have money in the bank!!! :eek:

SteveH1

29th October 2015, 01:34 PM

That's dangerous if you have money in the bank!!! :eek:

Who are you tellin. Theres money there but been trying to get a new house the last 2 years so unfortunately it has to stay there for now.

Rosco

30th October 2015, 08:43 AM

I've bookmarked them. Their headlights and front wings look excellent.

yeah the headlights are really nice, the chap at stoneleigh told me that they supply caterham

Rosco

7th November 2015, 09:45 PM

Got my electric water pump fitted and my painted pipes back on

Oh and I had to bore out some rubber grommets so the pipe fitted snug

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/96C9F2FE-7D9C-45FB-B35A-E9D8AD950FED.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/96C9F2FE-7D9C-45FB-B35A-E9D8AD950FED.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/A0B4590E-EF91-4269-A8E8-02042BF77A31.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/A0B4590E-EF91-4269-A8E8-02042BF77A31.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/42610991-62AF-4799-A2CE-78A5D55EF0B6.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/42610991-62AF-4799-A2CE-78A5D55EF0B6.jpg.html)

Me and my Dad spent all day wiring, we got the indicators working and the tail lights, and got the digi dash powered up, hopefully another few weekends and the bulk of the wiring should be done! We might try and get the engine started again next week to make sure it still runs!!!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/82FC6641-B5FE-42B5-BCEE-F6FD961D993C.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/82FC6641-B5FE-42B5-BCEE-F6FD961D993C.jpg.html)

Rosco

10th November 2015, 09:06 PM

Right, I've been busy on the wiring for the last few weeks, it's all done but needs tidying when I get my dash etc

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/8CD2038F-3E28-48BD-BF64-929E689C9AD6.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/8CD2038F-3E28-48BD-BF64-929E689C9AD6.jpg.html)

I've taken it all off now as it was in the way a bit

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/97AE3AFA-FDAD-4F0E-9443-40E1EAC35738.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/97AE3AFA-FDAD-4F0E-9443-40E1EAC35738.jpg.html)

Also stared on my tunnel panels

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/E85E922F-5742-4656-8104-7740779EA3B1.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/E85E922F-5742-4656-8104-7740779EA3B1.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/8B2C7CC0-EC62-461F-B35B-A23503D06432.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/8B2C7CC0-EC62-461F-B35B-A23503D06432.jpg.html)

Rosco

10th November 2015, 09:07 PM

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/334C5A81-62EC-40C4-A27C-CB34CE158C9A.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/334C5A81-62EC-40C4-A27C-CB34CE158C9A.jpg.html)

I'm using wing beading to brake the edges

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/111E4AB9-A69E-435E-A455-1A49103DCE3D.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/111E4AB9-A69E-435E-A455-1A49103DCE3D.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/1799FBB7-4452-4035-BCD1-83162012AB35.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/1799FBB7-4452-4035-BCD1-83162012AB35.jpg.html)

Also got my hard pipes rivited in place

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/October%2015/3EEC5B4D-58A5-4F85-B719-678C84496EE6.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/October%2015/3EEC5B4D-58A5-4F85-B719-678C84496EE6.jpg.html)

Oh and one last thing.............

My body work has been ordered!!!!! Yay

twinturbo

10th November 2015, 09:25 PM

Plumbing looks fantastic..

Electrics Look like a nightmare! I would avoid any screw terminal where possible, not sure the IVA man will like it either.. Or is that just mockup?

TT

Rosco

11th November 2015, 08:41 AM

Plumbing looks fantastic..

Electrics Look like a nightmare! I would avoid any screw terminal where possible, not sure the IVA man will like it either.. Or is that just mockup?

TT

cheers, yeah there just for ease to get it proved out, I'm going to get rid of all of that hopefully, to be fair it was so easy to wire up this way as everything was laid out and easy to swap and move things about

norton

11th November 2015, 08:49 PM

My body work has been ordered!!!!! Yay

Grrrrrr...

Rosco

11th November 2015, 08:52 PM

Grrrrrr...

Haha i started before you! It will finaly look like a car! :cool:

vmax1974

11th November 2015, 10:17 PM

Grrrrrr...
Indeed where he getting that from traitor lol :p

Rosco

12th November 2015, 09:11 AM

Indeed where he getting that from traitor lol :p

well you got me! I'm afraid it was ordered before you anounced your new venture :eek:

vmax1974

12th November 2015, 04:48 PM

Thats ok I will ger over it lol

flyerncle

13th November 2015, 10:54 AM

Gel over it......:p

Rosco

14th November 2015, 05:53 PM

Right full day again today, first job, I wanted to add a throttle return spring so the pedal felt a bit harder

And it turned out like a dream

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/9B8F47E6-D4AC-4EAA-BE44-67BBE02FAA0E.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/9B8F47E6-D4AC-4EAA-BE44-67BBE02FAA0E.jpg.html)

Then made a sump plug to fit my oil temp sensor, fitted it with thermal cpu compound to try and help heat transfer

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/94D20550-6062-4164-9126-F9654184A206.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/94D20550-6062-4164-9126-F9654184A206.jpg.html)

Bleed hole

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/6EEE100D-9C76-4A97-AFB5-C4C741B9B1FA.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/6EEE100D-9C76-4A97-AFB5-C4C741B9B1FA.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/B3D7D206-CEB3-401A-9317-A9D68CBF3FCA.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/B3D7D206-CEB3-401A-9317-A9D68CBF3FCA.jpg.html)

Rosco

14th November 2015, 05:54 PM

Then got the engine bay loom wrapped back up with pvc loom tape

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/C78979B3-5EC3-4C78-8450-97BA33B8D3A0.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/C78979B3-5EC3-4C78-8450-97BA33B8D3A0.jpg.html)

Then finished fitting my tunnel panels, I decided to use rivnuts and bolt them, I've not used a lot as I'm going to use dots of sealer to stop them rattling

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/59F5B915-79F9-42CB-88F1-E31E7BAE9AAC.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/59F5B915-79F9-42CB-88F1-E31E7BAE9AAC.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/E4098B63-D9FD-4F56-A95B-8165BE28C83D.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/E4098B63-D9FD-4F56-A95B-8165BE28C83D.jpg.html)

Loom dropped back somewhere near

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/874AC753-278E-4EA8-9FE2-C763AFC5582A.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/874AC753-278E-4EA8-9FE2-C763AFC5582A.jpg.html)

Rosco

16th November 2015, 08:16 PM

Pedal back stops done

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/DB9501C9-D61B-4ACB-9DE5-1CBDA18D16F8.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/DB9501C9-D61B-4ACB-9DE5-1CBDA18D16F8.jpg.html)

Then sorted my brake light switch, took me a while to hatch a plan but I think it will work ok

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/347295BF-DB57-4C38-873E-346E41FD386D.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/347295BF-DB57-4C38-873E-346E41FD386D.jpg.html)

Nice and adjustable

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/C4E046CF-4607-4118-BFFA-159A8131BC03.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/C4E046CF-4607-4118-BFFA-159A8131BC03.jpg.html)

Then a switch will be mounted above so as soon as the pedal is touched it releases the switch

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/C530ED4F-21BB-4FEC-803F-CD20E53D5E01.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/C530ED4F-21BB-4FEC-803F-CD20E53D5E01.jpg.html)

Rosco

16th November 2015, 08:17 PM

That was yesterday, then tonight I've made a little battery tray on my dads cnc

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/4B9652F7-6592-48B5-9036-924D0B3A0261.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/4B9652F7-6592-48B5-9036-924D0B3A0261.jpg.html)

In place, just needs a little fitting

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/93C537DB-A636-4A82-9265-A8C8558D734B.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/93C537DB-A636-4A82-9265-A8C8558D734B.jpg.html)

The clamp will be bolted from underneath the floor and hold everything in

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/7E938DBF-3488-47E0-9123-E4687E835E35.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/7E938DBF-3488-47E0-9123-E4687E835E35.jpg.html)

Rosco

2nd December 2015, 07:55 PM

Right well ordered my shocks from protech shocks, what can I say! A perfect service! Even did them all black for me! Well happy

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/4603B52B-48C1-4744-8AC0-0CAE37A28479.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/4603B52B-48C1-4744-8AC0-0CAE37A28479.jpg.html)

norton

3rd December 2015, 04:01 PM

Great idea re the colour!

Rosco

17th December 2015, 08:36 PM

Right, update time! It's been a while as I've had some issues with my bodywork from Equinox, it's took the shine of the whole project really.

To cut a long story short, hired a van, drove 3hrs, collected the panels, got home and unwrapped everything, almost every pannel had scratches on some worse than others, a few had light streaks in the gel coat, the nose cone had some good blobs of resin on the seam edge where it meets the bonnet

Rang and spoke to Dave and he explained if I wet and dried then polished, I would get the scratches out and I could work on the seam line like this to

He offered to replace any panels I wasn't happy with if I returned them but it cost me the best part of £150 to collect them the first time, in my opinion i should of never been told they were ready to collect

In the end I posted the wheel arches back as these were the worst bits and he refunded me for these, I'm going to get some carbon ones now I think

As for the light streaks and scratches I'm just going to have to try and wet and dry them out, ide rather not have to do this, but hey ho

Overall I was just disappointed as they weren't cheap and he's regarded as the best place to get the panels,

Right anyway, my colour scheme might start to become a bit clearer

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/FA13A163-B432-4AF0-A2C2-D1FB1804F4B1.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/FA13A163-B432-4AF0-A2C2-D1FB1804F4B1.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/75FB31FD-B4F4-4516-AD1B-BB07C09C857C.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/75FB31FD-B4F4-4516-AD1B-BB07C09C857C.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/A0161066-E2D0-449C-9755-4ED1AC857025.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/A0161066-E2D0-449C-9755-4ED1AC857025.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/0F6DCDFD-26AB-43D0-AFB5-483AE1E9B15E.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/0F6DCDFD-26AB-43D0-AFB5-483AE1E9B15E.jpg.html)

Rosco

17th December 2015, 08:38 PM

Marking out for the first cut, eek!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/E4F58F8E-7D56-4031-8521-6E025EE4131C.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/E4F58F8E-7D56-4031-8521-6E025EE4131C.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/CFAF066D-E08F-48CE-B405-DD725FC9953A.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/CFAF066D-E08F-48CE-B405-DD725FC9953A.jpg.html)

Marking for wishbones

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/D1959A9A-A5D8-456F-A9E0-3AD1A94F8EC1.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/D1959A9A-A5D8-456F-A9E0-3AD1A94F8EC1.jpg.html)

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Rosco

17th December 2015, 08:40 PM

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Air filter hole was a bit tricky but turned out sweet, might make a scoop to cover it at some point

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Ordered some tyres and wing stays from Mk, in stock and turned up next day, I wish all suppliers could manage this

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Rosco

17th December 2015, 08:42 PM

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Also got my rims

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/19E82456-E131-4F7A-B0F9-AC80EE4C077A.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/19E82456-E131-4F7A-B0F9-AC80EE4C077A.jpg.html)

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Longer wheel studs and new nuts

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Rosco

17th December 2015, 08:43 PM

First fit of rear wheels, all clears nice etc

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I made a handbrake surround, just got to make the cloth bit

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/D98DCEB0-BE63-42DA-B1DA-D71E0B128C94.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/D98DCEB0-BE63-42DA-B1DA-D71E0B128C94.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/7A5769DF-6723-4A95-A783-FADE00630B12.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/7A5769DF-6723-4A95-A783-FADE00630B12.jpg.html)

That's about it, I've been on with other little bits but that's about it, it's been a bit slow going this last month but I'm trying to get cracking but the body works a two man job really so can't do much in the week

As for the body panels some might think I'm being fussy but I just expected them to be better

norton

17th December 2015, 08:45 PM

It all looks awesome, great choices .

If the finish plays on your mind maybe you might consider a camo pattern vinyl wrap?

norton

17th December 2015, 08:49 PM

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/ihatesissycars/76C28485-CF4E-4F0D-A2FE-BF4AEB9E465D.jpg (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/ihatesissycars/media/76C28485-CF4E-4F0D-A2FE-BF4AEB9E465D.jpg.html)

Rosco

17th December 2015, 08:50 PM

Cheers pal, I've got a few more cool bits planned, should look sweet if it all comes together

Yeah I've got a sample of some digital camo vinyl, might do the bonnet, just shouldn't really have to that's all

Rosco

17th December 2015, 08:51 PM

Yeah that's cool as, that was my other idea just get some camo coloured blobs to cover the worst bits

SteveH1

17th December 2015, 09:03 PM

Lookin good
If you don't mind me asking how much were the shocks
Thanks
Stephen

Rosco

18th December 2015, 10:46 AM

Lookin good
If you don't mind me asking how much were the shocks
Thanks
Stephen

from here mate http://www.protechshocks.co.uk/products/haynes-roadster/

.

SteveH1

18th December 2015, 12:14 PM

Did that price include painting them black

K4KEV

18th December 2015, 12:24 PM

Rosco ...you might want to re engineer the front mudguard stays as the book ones are pretty useless, they crack and shake like a woman's mechanical friend

flyerncle

18th December 2015, 12:39 PM

Knowledge and too much info .....:p

SeriesLandy

19th December 2015, 11:37 PM

voucht

20th December 2015, 12:58 PM

Rosco ...you might want to re engineer the front mudguard stays as the book ones are pretty useless, they crack and shake like a woman's mechanical friend

Lol.
I used kev's design and they are spot on. Although 1 does wobble ever so slightly at 70mph. I also used 5x40mm plate which is probably overkill but it's what I had.

I think the book's design for the wing stays is not that bad if you replace the 3mm strips by 5mm. Mines are now book's design (a bit different on WS1, and around the brake line though) with 20x2mm round tubes, 20x5mm strips, and 5mm plates, and they are very stiff, no wobbling at all whatsoever, at all speeds. I'm very pleased with them.

If I have had the facility to nicely bend the tubes as Rosco did, I would have gone this route too, because assembling the tubes together on WS1 with the right angles, etc., is a part I found very difficult to achieve. IMO, making the tubular part of the wing stay in one-piece is a very good idea.

If the steel strips holding the wings are 5mm thick, Rosco's wing stays should not wobble at all. Just my humble opinion though :)

MrFozzieBear

20th December 2015, 02:27 PM

If you've done the same as me and got the MK wing stays.

They will be spot on with very little vibration when you've got it on the road.

I put them on dry first because they needed slight fettling on the bottom bracket. But they are solid and look good when powdercoated.

Rosco

20th December 2015, 07:33 PM

Cheers guys, yeah I gave in and brought mk's, sound like they should be ok then, I couldn't face making anything else lol

norton

20th December 2015, 07:43 PM

Are you using mx5 or Sierra uprights?

Rosco

20th December 2015, 07:48 PM

Are you using mx5 or Sierra uprights?

Sierra :D

norton

20th December 2015, 07:58 PM

Ah, I've been looking for an off the shelf mx5 stay :(

Davidbolam

20th December 2015, 08:01 PM

Ah, I've been looking for an off the shelf mx5 stay :(

Westfield sell these for 35 powder coated and they are solid

norton

20th December 2015, 08:09 PM

Ahhhh, I've been searching but not found them. Do you have a link?

Rosco

20th December 2015, 08:18 PM

Well me and my dad have had two full days on the car again this weekend, got the side panels finish trimmed, painted the inside black and bonded on with tiger seal

Also got the bonnet trimmed to match the scuttle and the scuttle fixed on with Rivnuts

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/FA94DA62-14FD-45EC-9390-CC650E189BBF.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/FA94DA62-14FD-45EC-9390-CC650E189BBF.jpg.html)

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Rosco

20th December 2015, 08:19 PM

Rear tub fitted

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/9F4166A2-B0BE-4CE5-8111-6E8C1EDFF4E2.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/9F4166A2-B0BE-4CE5-8111-6E8C1EDFF4E2.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/513EB6A0-0E2B-4FA0-B58E-9B2AD8A4144D.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/513EB6A0-0E2B-4FA0-B58E-9B2AD8A4144D.jpg.html)

Then made a card template for a exhaust heat shield

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/164A1F21-E212-4D60-9F14-29EB313998C1.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/164A1F21-E212-4D60-9F14-29EB313998C1.jpg.html)

Then drawn up on the pic, we had to rotate so it would fit on my dads cnc

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/64952A46-79D0-4347-999D-E50289BE66C6.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/64952A46-79D0-4347-999D-E50289BE66C6.jpg.html)

Rosco

20th December 2015, 08:20 PM

Finished product in aluminium, I might still cover this in heat reflective foil, then it will be rivited on I think

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/55DC6FA5-1F13-4ACE-BBE9-CC7F50D92E01.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/55DC6FA5-1F13-4ACE-BBE9-CC7F50D92E01.jpg.html)

norton

20th December 2015, 08:27 PM

Tidiest build by far!

Davidbolam

21st December 2015, 01:33 PM

Ahhhh, I've been searching but not found them. Do you have a link?

I phoned Westfield parts and collected them from a show. They showed me on their model how to attach them etc. they are also pre bent.

Rosco

1st January 2016, 07:08 PM

Right I've had three full days on the car this Christmas, and hopefully two more still to go,

Santa brought me a gopro

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/07D2CC9F-7CB7-4EF1-ACF5-35A2A52283D3.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/07D2CC9F-7CB7-4EF1-ACF5-35A2A52283D3.jpg.html)

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Rosco

1st January 2016, 07:08 PM

Space heat foil stuck on the aluminium heat shield and bolted on

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Exhaust manifold fitted, and even if I say so myself I couldn't stop smiling after getting this all fitted up

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Rosco

1st January 2016, 07:09 PM

Next job Dashboard, I've been struggling with this, deciding which way to go, I didn't like the look of the equinox one, I wanted a carbon one but there's not one with an iva edge,

In the end I decided to make one with deboned sheet, easy to work with etc, as for the lower edge I'm using black pvc waste pipe, sounds crude but it's turned out sweet

Template first, I used 2mm coriguated plastic from wickes, was only £4 for an 8x4 sheet and can be easily cut

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/C0533291-2EDC-4255-A14B-E3086C85A04F.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/C0533291-2EDC-4255-A14B-E3086C85A04F.jpg.html)

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Fixing holes drilled and rivnuts fitted in scuttle

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/nov%202015/B1167575-43C8-465A-B39E-623FDAAE922B.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/nov%202015/B1167575-43C8-465A-B39E-623FDAAE922B.jpg.html)

Rubber grommet and sleeve for steering column

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Rosco

1st January 2016, 07:10 PM

I was in the zone and forgot to take any pictures, I cut all the switch and dash holes out on my dads cnc

Back of the dash

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/F4D81CFF-9823-4B74-8059-5BE73BD8BB36.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/F4D81CFF-9823-4B74-8059-5BE73BD8BB36.jpg.html)

All fitted up for good hopefully, lower edge pipe trim fitted

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/9F4918DC-700E-4C6C-B62B-D1CE024D7B54.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/9F4918DC-700E-4C6C-B62B-D1CE024D7B54.jpg.html)

Full photo

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/C31A61B8-7D43-4858-A8D4-EA09959EBF2A.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/C31A61B8-7D43-4858-A8D4-EA09959EBF2A.jpg.html)

Battery fitted and passenger footrest, I might block the battery off from the footwell with a bit of dibond

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/1D753B1E-BA3D-42EF-B823-C3ED102856FC.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/1D753B1E-BA3D-42EF-B823-C3ED102856FC.jpg.html)

Rosco

1st January 2016, 07:10 PM

And a full shot for a change, starting to look like a car

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/B825F1E7-E9A9-4A89-905E-9BC48E46A8E5.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/B825F1E7-E9A9-4A89-905E-9BC48E46A8E5.jpg.html)

metal matt

2nd January 2016, 10:46 AM

jason 82

2nd January 2016, 02:34 PM

Loving the build, colour is beautiful !

Rosco

2nd January 2016, 03:18 PM

Looking good there Rosco. Must say iv been following you and it's a very good build. Wish I had a accses to CNC machines as iv had to do all mine by hand which does limit things. Looking forward to seeing it on the ground and on the road.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/124541083@N02/

Cheers pal! Yeah a cnc is sweet, lucky to have use of one I guess,

Your builds sweet too, I've been looking at it on Flickr but can't seem to comment on it on the iPad, love your rear lights and did you wet lay the dash yourself? I wish I had of gone for aluminium sides, looks very smart, have you booked your iva yet?

Loving the build, colour is beautiful !

Cheers, yeah the image I have in my brain is starting to come to life now!

Rosco

2nd January 2016, 03:18 PM

Got a bit more done today,

Boot lid temple made up

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/225E7315-EC58-448A-A5E3-D60126DDAE6C.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/225E7315-EC58-448A-A5E3-D60126DDAE6C.jpg.html)

And then as if like magic

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/FA2E3986-48BA-46D5-8E1E-5AF288C38CB3.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/FA2E3986-48BA-46D5-8E1E-5AF288C38CB3.jpg.html)

Sorry forgot to take any pics, but yes I did it on my dads cnc, still needs a bit of fitting but waiting on some rubber bobbins now
Each of the three pieces will be bolted in place with the centre easy to unbolt and remove

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/5660F1F7-154B-4AF6-9331-F0D318C2385C.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/5660F1F7-154B-4AF6-9331-F0D318C2385C.jpg.html)

metal matt

2nd January 2016, 04:58 PM

Yes it is real carbon but only skined as I made my dash out of aluminium sheet first and covered it in vinal with the intention to re do it in carbon after but I was not happy with it so just done it anyway. Glad I did now. I'm going to do the same down the center tunnel.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/124541083@N02/

Rosco

3rd January 2016, 08:42 PM

Rosco

3rd January 2016, 08:43 PM

Quick update from today, me and my dad fitted the bonnet aerocatches, went rather smoothly, I thought it was going to be tricky but turned out sweet

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/56C597B5-A05E-40B8-8AE0-616768A27EEA.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/56C597B5-A05E-40B8-8AE0-616768A27EEA.jpg.html)

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http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/CA357BAD-BFC7-4758-95ED-CB525D16764A.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/CA357BAD-BFC7-4758-95ED-CB525D16764A.jpg.html)

Next weeks job is to try and remember what's going on here

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RichardH

3rd January 2016, 10:28 PM

how did you do the front of the bonnet? i have bought four of those aero catches and was planning on using four but i have also seen some done with pins at the front

SeriesLandy

3rd January 2016, 11:51 PM

I used 4 as the Saturn bodywork doesn't have a lip at the front.
Looking great btw.

Did you make your steering wheel boss??

Rosco

4th January 2016, 01:04 PM

how did you do the front of the bonnet? i have bought four of those aero catches and was planning on using four but i have also seen some done with pins at the front

yeah the bonnet has some little lugs that locate in the nose cone, there not that big though so i'm going to add a couple of long pins on the bonnet edge just to be on the safe side, i will take some pics when i do

I used 4 as the Saturn bodywork doesn't have a lip at the front.
Looking great btw.

Did you make your steering wheel boss??

cheers, yeah just turned up some aluminium and milled the tapered hex, i did think about getting a batch made but don't no how well they would sell

rpjg1975

4th January 2016, 01:32 PM

I managed to get an rs boss for 99p a while back that fitted my aftermarket wheel but they cost silly money now so there might be a market for them....

MrFozzieBear

4th January 2016, 01:42 PM

I used two aero Aero Catches in the same position as Rosco but also used these at the front:

http://www.kitspares.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=770&search=Pins

Not the cheapest but works well and looks clean.

Rosco

23rd January 2016, 08:11 PM

Bit of an update, I've been flat out with every bit of spare time trying to get this thing somewhere near finished

I drew this up and made one, it's so I can use the bike fuel filler cap so the keys the same for the ignition and the tank

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/6B06B190-4B7D-406B-8BDC-4A94E562C02D.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/6B06B190-4B7D-406B-8BDC-4A94E562C02D.jpg.html)

It was quite tricky to draw it up but turned out great

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/7BC44BCE-6FD5-454F-A198-BEB157F821EB.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/7BC44BCE-6FD5-454F-A198-BEB157F821EB.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/C770AE6C-B9D0-4891-A0AF-B40C527E7247.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/C770AE6C-B9D0-4891-A0AF-B40C527E7247.jpg.html)

Started on an oil catch tank from an alu water bottle

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/3340C486-35BF-4C0C-9FA9-8D0BDE3E43D4.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/3340C486-35BF-4C0C-9FA9-8D0BDE3E43D4.jpg.html)

Rosco

23rd January 2016, 08:13 PM

Got some logos made up for my centre caps

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/7DB9B234-E03E-4610-A23C-6DBFC896E51B.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/7DB9B234-E03E-4610-A23C-6DBFC896E51B.jpg.html)

Couple of bonnet location pins made

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/EE07CCD0-99BD-4696-8069-22A5EC39B632.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/EE07CCD0-99BD-4696-8069-22A5EC39B632.jpg.html)

Got some front arches from MK, there proper smart, well happy with the quality of them

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/4D67AF17-0346-4B5E-984E-671738448548.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/4D67AF17-0346-4B5E-984E-671738448548.jpg.html)

Decided to get some tube bent as the flat bar looked a bit naff

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/6642C934-F773-486A-8A21-61D3F765DE5D.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/6642C934-F773-486A-8A21-61D3F765DE5D.jpg.html)

Rosco

23rd January 2016, 08:15 PM

I used m5 rubber well nuts in the tubes to bolt them on, took me all day and stressed me out trying to get them right! Turned out ok in the end

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/5020F068-76F8-47AB-9FBF-D54F4C197595.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/5020F068-76F8-47AB-9FBF-D54F4C197595.jpg.html)

I've not mounted them to close to the tyre as I want to be able to swap wheels early

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/CA41DA79-DFF2-42B7-A09C-ABC6A9A842D8.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/CA41DA79-DFF2-42B7-A09C-ABC6A9A842D8.jpg.html)

Made some name plates for under my switches etc, there getting anodised then I will engrave them up

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/1DA7B9CC-5AF4-4593-9850-23DACDE341A1.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/1DA7B9CC-5AF4-4593-9850-23DACDE341A1.jpg.html)

The next job took me almost two full days! The bulkhead, took a shot to prove I don't use cnc for everything

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/D6544726-56FC-4658-BB00-77E80A98A3A9.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/D6544726-56FC-4658-BB00-77E80A98A3A9.jpg.html)

Rosco

23rd January 2016, 08:17 PM

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/53B9875B-0CD6-4AC0-9DC9-48910970F656.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/53B9875B-0CD6-4AC0-9DC9-48910970F656.jpg.html)

I've done it in two parts so I can get behind the dash easily

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/ABF6E746-3D15-44FB-94F6-46377C3E171A.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/ABF6E746-3D15-44FB-94F6-46377C3E171A.jpg.html)

Inspection holes cut out

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/7708BB78-F03E-46FC-B917-337FAB63B56A.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/7708BB78-F03E-46FC-B917-337FAB63B56A.jpg.html)

Left cover

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/330FC376-14B8-4955-8254-E0575D8F697F.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/330FC376-14B8-4955-8254-E0575D8F697F.jpg.html)

Rosco

23rd January 2016, 08:17 PM

Both covers in place

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/76577A7C-AED6-4908-93AB-4CBF9157BAA9.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/76577A7C-AED6-4908-93AB-4CBF9157BAA9.jpg.html)

Bit of bead rolling

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/6F4A8A0F-FE4D-4DF4-BE6D-DFABE1F32301.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/6F4A8A0F-FE4D-4DF4-BE6D-DFABE1F32301.jpg.html)

Everything's going to get powder coated black

Also got my brakes all bled! Pedal feels great and no leaks so I'm well happy with that

Next job is to get that wiring sorted that I've been putting off

TalonMotorFabrication

24th January 2016, 11:00 AM

I drew this up and made one, it's so I can use the bike fuel filler cap so the keys the same for the ignition and the tank

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/6B06B190-4B7D-406B-8BDC-4A94E562C02D.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/6B06B190-4B7D-406B-8BDC-4A94E562C02D.jpg.html)

Don't you just hate builds like this, you put the rest of us to shame.

I had the same idea about using a bike fuel cap and making a combined backing plate with a filler neck seeing as you can pick them up new for £15. I've been looking around and even the cheap ali aero items are £70-90.

Rosco

24th January 2016, 07:10 PM

Don't you just hate builds like this, you put the rest of us to shame.

I had the same idea about using a bike fuel cap and making a combined backing plate with a filler neck seeing as you can pick them up new for £15. I've been looking around and even the cheap ali aero items are £70-90.

Haha cheers, I will take that as a complement!

Yeah this cap came with the engine, took a bit of working out as I never had a tank neck to measure, it's real nice OEM quality too!

Rosco

24th January 2016, 07:10 PM

Was on my lathe at 6am today

Turned this up to fit the drinks bottle, bit of screw cutting to

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/66664ADD-C00F-4121-8B17-EF05E07FDB62.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/66664ADD-C00F-4121-8B17-EF05E07FDB62.jpg.html)

Filter pressed on top

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/6DC0AFDE-4F78-4865-9F65-7F9F26D447E3.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/6DC0AFDE-4F78-4865-9F65-7F9F26D447E3.jpg.html)

Then on my dads cnc for a few brackets

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/C00FAE5A-3831-4BB2-8ACB-6838297B5ECB.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/C00FAE5A-3831-4BB2-8ACB-6838297B5ECB.jpg.html)

Bracket bent and tank in place

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/C8770FA4-B22D-45C5-98D2-557C5050FD36.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/C8770FA4-B22D-45C5-98D2-557C5050FD36.jpg.html)

Rosco

24th January 2016, 07:11 PM

Bracket two

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/024AC13C-83ED-4D6F-A3BB-8CD683369AF2.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/024AC13C-83ED-4D6F-A3BB-8CD683369AF2.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/59C338FD-428E-454E-BF7B-91F31943DACC.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/59C338FD-428E-454E-BF7B-91F31943DACC.jpg.html)

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

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/459E6995-A329-4377-A5B9-0AFE4A462AB3.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/459E6995-A329-4377-A5B9-0AFE4A462AB3.jpg.html)

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

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/F027418B-9D95-4C94-8E2B-465090E5CBEE.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/F027418B-9D95-4C94-8E2B-465090E5CBEE.jpg.html)

Rosco

24th January 2016, 07:12 PM

That's the engine bay about finished I think

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/02202A22-E30B-47FA-8C35-00921471449A.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/02202A22-E30B-47FA-8C35-00921471449A.jpg.html)

Rosco

30th January 2016, 08:13 PM

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

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/715E6A3B-C909-4465-AE2B-2431195E22FF.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/715E6A3B-C909-4465-AE2B-2431195E22FF.jpg.html)

Edge beading worked out perfect

Also got a load of bolts powder coated black

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/January%202016/6BCD355F-76A6-4EA0-B96B-34055CEE2D40.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/January%202016/6BCD355F-76A6-4EA0-B96B-34055CEE2D40.jpg.html)

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

norton

30th January 2016, 08:46 PM

Could you maybe consider at least budging one thing please?

Rosco

30th January 2016, 08:49 PM

Could you maybe consider at least budging one thing please?

Maybe..........

norton

30th January 2016, 08:50 PM

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

Rosco

30th January 2016, 08:54 PM

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

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

norton

31st January 2016, 12:05 PM

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!

Rosco

7th March 2016, 07:13 PM

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

Rosco

7th March 2016, 07:13 PM

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

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/CAEF2178-5A74-4C27-81D3-F16B8A4820EF.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/CAEF2178-5A74-4C27-81D3-F16B8A4820EF.jpg.html)

Dash label plates anodised and ready to engrave

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/B889C207-01FB-4118-85CF-6ADE752BBE2D.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/B889C207-01FB-4118-85CF-6ADE752BBE2D.jpg.html)

Engraved

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/BDDDFF62-56C9-4736-B646-3EBF33AF2400.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/BDDDFF62-56C9-4736-B646-3EBF33AF2400.jpg.html)

Headlights wired

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/EA1B9F71-1D0D-47FC-A6FD-3531CE3D6A08.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/EA1B9F71-1D0D-47FC-A6FD-3531CE3D6A08.jpg.html)

Rosco

7th March 2016, 07:16 PM

Tapered sleeves made for track rods

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/44FA830D-0DAF-47A8-B15E-FD2212CFC1C6.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/44FA830D-0DAF-47A8-B15E-FD2212CFC1C6.jpg.html)

Just need anodizing

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/16163990-EDC5-4816-8865-75F76230714D.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/16163990-EDC5-4816-8865-75F76230714D.jpg.html)

Fuel filler adapter anodised

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/42F695E1-7878-4930-A509-3CF2DC2B85F1.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/42F695E1-7878-4930-A509-3CF2DC2B85F1.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/EE341C51-D807-44ED-889A-63703A757201.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/EE341C51-D807-44ED-889A-63703A757201.jpg.html)

Rosco

7th March 2016, 07:17 PM

Fog and reverse light plinths made

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/555E70C1-3949-43A3-929E-2E601BF67D21.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/555E70C1-3949-43A3-929E-2E601BF67D21.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/A0FFE5F8-4287-4011-9228-EC85E7820090.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/A0FFE5F8-4287-4011-9228-EC85E7820090.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/F1865A5E-A6D4-4DBB-BA71-BFB451205EDF.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/F1865A5E-A6D4-4DBB-BA71-BFB451205EDF.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/5458E514-04AB-4217-BF57-789D2510ADA2.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/5458E514-04AB-4217-BF57-789D2510ADA2.jpg.html)

garyt

7th March 2016, 07:27 PM

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 :)

SeriesLandy

7th March 2016, 08:14 PM

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

norton

7th March 2016, 08:52 PM

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

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

vmax1974

7th March 2016, 09:18 PM

Congrats on the arrival

wylliezx9r

7th March 2016, 09:36 PM

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

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

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

.....sorry couldn't resist

Rosco

12th March 2016, 08:21 PM

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

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/1A673071-7928-4743-9FDB-6116394EBE4C.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/1A673071-7928-4743-9FDB-6116394EBE4C.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/0E6B7037-EC1C-495F-8472-990A2B07A33C.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/0E6B7037-EC1C-495F-8472-990A2B07A33C.jpg.html)

A bracket to support the middle of the rear tub

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/6614F88B-78DA-453C-B117-AD12A6713EAB.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/6614F88B-78DA-453C-B117-AD12A6713EAB.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/29B9F615-2EAF-4BFD-8746-7330B1908B53.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/29B9F615-2EAF-4BFD-8746-7330B1908B53.jpg.html)

Rosco

12th March 2016, 08:23 PM

Then today got the wheels on ready for the floor!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/2240B8A5-37EB-4AD9-A122-008000F3B90A.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/2240B8A5-37EB-4AD9-A122-008000F3B90A.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/89F6553E-2FA9-4838-8123-6F679412308F.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/89F6553E-2FA9-4838-8123-6F679412308F.jpg.html)

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

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/B823D265-4E24-46CA-939B-922097CE106A.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/B823D265-4E24-46CA-939B-922097CE106A.jpg.html)

Rosco

12th March 2016, 08:24 PM

Then my mate called by with his corner weight scales

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/66F00583-431C-4B50-BBDE-F20B2350D5A2.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/66F00583-431C-4B50-BBDE-F20B2350D5A2.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/C65223B8-C9A1-4EC6-B85C-D6BD9E80E18E.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/C65223B8-C9A1-4EC6-B85C-D6BD9E80E18E.jpg.html)

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!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/7CE9F801-4AED-4FE7-A67E-A59860FDF246.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/7CE9F801-4AED-4FE7-A67E-A59860FDF246.jpg.html)

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

metal matt

12th March 2016, 10:07 PM

alga

13th March 2016, 12:10 AM

Tapered sleeves made for track rods
[...]
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/16163990-EDC5-4816-8865-75F76230714D.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/16163990-EDC5-4816-8865-75F76230714D.jpg.html)

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?

Rosco

18th March 2016, 09:52 AM

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.

https://haynes.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=13262&page=13

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!

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?

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

norton

19th March 2016, 11:40 AM

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?

Rosco

19th March 2016, 02:44 PM

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

Rosco

21st March 2016, 11:28 PM

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!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/7F472F64-88D3-4D98-B18A-30181F7D02F9.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/7F472F64-88D3-4D98-B18A-30181F7D02F9.jpg.html)

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http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/6FE2D613-7CDB-4F33-B306-39AEB2345C40.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/6FE2D613-7CDB-4F33-B306-39AEB2345C40.jpg.html)

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garyout

22nd March 2016, 03:40 PM

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

Garf

Rosco

23rd March 2016, 08:56 AM

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:

garyout

23rd March 2016, 07:59 PM

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

twinturbo

23rd March 2016, 09:37 PM

Well Tidy ;)

TT

Rosco

27th March 2016, 04:58 PM

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

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/A8546914-5A64-4090-93A4-E39D1205BC22.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/A8546914-5A64-4090-93A4-E39D1205BC22.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/547D440F-D074-4FF8-B498-F605DAD85F24.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/547D440F-D074-4FF8-B498-F605DAD85F24.jpg.html)

Sorted a brake light switch out

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/21FB1B83-40CA-40C9-AFDB-ECED1106472B.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/21FB1B83-40CA-40C9-AFDB-ECED1106472B.jpg.html)

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Rosco

27th March 2016, 05:01 PM

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/4F5C822A-3156-45C6-AB00-6EFC1F49B2E0.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/4F5C822A-3156-45C6-AB00-6EFC1F49B2E0.jpg.html)

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

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/DFD59AE1-E54E-45BD-92EE-32E329B7DF9F.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/DFD59AE1-E54E-45BD-92EE-32E329B7DF9F.jpg.html)

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

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/5739A2FB-C136-447C-A62F-BDB0C07BA4DB.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/5739A2FB-C136-447C-A62F-BDB0C07BA4DB.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/DD328588-B8C3-4D59-86D0-6690D249882D.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/DD328588-B8C3-4D59-86D0-6690D249882D.jpg.html)

Rosco

27th March 2016, 05:02 PM

Glued some indicators into some carbon tube

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/89E1BA26-F45E-4E49-AA1D-E4E17324502B.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/89E1BA26-F45E-4E49-AA1D-E4E17324502B.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/5EB879FC-8497-45FF-BC84-A14BFCC16AB3.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/5EB879FC-8497-45FF-BC84-A14BFCC16AB3.jpg.html)

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

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/ADC06371-AB6D-4718-BE13-D6E7267C6C77.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/ADC06371-AB6D-4718-BE13-D6E7267C6C77.jpg.html)

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

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/8B96B4FC-B059-435D-BBBE-0BDB4CCDFD7E.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/8B96B4FC-B059-435D-BBBE-0BDB4CCDFD7E.jpg.html)

Rosco

27th March 2016, 05:03 PM

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/7368605F-42B8-40AB-A538-A71912AFBB07.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/7368605F-42B8-40AB-A538-A71912AFBB07.jpg.html)

Suspension all tight and cycle wing brackets fitted

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/76999CF9-9686-47A3-AA2A-DFC13F3E1F7D.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/76999CF9-9686-47A3-AA2A-DFC13F3E1F7D.jpg.html)

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Rosco

5th April 2016, 09:47 PM

Bit of an update

Front grill glued in

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/A98C8B40-A6C1-4F28-A4F2-6EA0D8C65FEA.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/A98C8B40-A6C1-4F28-A4F2-6EA0D8C65FEA.jpg.html)

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

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/2687AC02-182F-4941-A845-3AD11D5B06A2.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/2687AC02-182F-4941-A845-3AD11D5B06A2.jpg.html)

Fitted the fog and reverse lights

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/B2B627C4-EA67-436D-8BCA-8C0343737572.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/B2B627C4-EA67-436D-8BCA-8C0343737572.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/53533372-D7C5-406E-BCD0-97C226174509.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/53533372-D7C5-406E-BCD0-97C226174509.jpg.html)

Rosco

5th April 2016, 09:48 PM

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/0A133465-B43C-491C-9754-DBBA50587BE7.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/0A133465-B43C-491C-9754-DBBA50587BE7.jpg.html)

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!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/E264CFCD-2CC7-44AC-8F1A-9336D9008AA5.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/E264CFCD-2CC7-44AC-8F1A-9336D9008AA5.jpg.html)

Fuel breather fitted

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/7EE11C12-3CF3-4942-9888-342B43184C87.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/7EE11C12-3CF3-4942-9888-342B43184C87.jpg.html)

Made a dibond divider to separate the footwell from the battery

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/March%202016/C83FDCF9-761E-4856-92FC-7856C3F6D089.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/March%202016/C83FDCF9-761E-4856-92FC-7856C3F6D089.jpg.html)

flyerncle

6th April 2016, 11:43 AM

2nd to none cracking build .:D

Rosco

19th April 2016, 09:22 PM

2nd to none cracking build .:D

Cheers mate :D

Rosco

19th April 2016, 09:22 PM

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

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/April%202016/5195E15A-10D4-4062-A348-1EAAE701EABA.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/April%202016/5195E15A-10D4-4062-A348-1EAAE701EABA.jpg.html)

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

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/April%202016/A701458F-F545-4FFC-A967-4605C6E83F52.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/April%202016/A701458F-F545-4FFC-A967-4605C6E83F52.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/April%202016/71D3A509-913B-48AD-9B30-F810FA12A91C.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/April%202016/71D3A509-913B-48AD-9B30-F810FA12A91C.jpg.html)

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

norton

20th April 2016, 01:56 PM

Jealous.

Has it moved under its own steam yet?

Rosco

20th April 2016, 03:26 PM

Not yet :eek: :eek: :eek:

Just got a few wires to sort really

Rosco

24th April 2016, 08:14 PM

Got a bit more done this weekend, not as much as I would of liked but it's slowly getting there

My mum sowed me a hand brake gator up

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/April%202016/3563D396-A5EA-41CB-AB25-C0790C91093E.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/April%202016/3563D396-A5EA-41CB-AB25-C0790C91093E.jpg.html)

Which spured me on to make a padded centre for my wheel

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/April%202016/FEE93C72-7041-4AB8-A31A-3E382107D5D1.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/April%202016/FEE93C72-7041-4AB8-A31A-3E382107D5D1.jpg.html)

And for people who think I don't bodge things

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/April%202016/F18191CA-BC7D-4D5A-AC66-627D3281FE2D.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/April%202016/F18191CA-BC7D-4D5A-AC66-627D3281FE2D.jpg.html)

Made my vin plate

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/April%202016/2811D153-277F-4C1D-801F-41CA40435BCD.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/April%202016/2811D153-277F-4C1D-801F-41CA40435BCD.jpg.html)

Rosco

24th April 2016, 08:15 PM

Finished the wheel arch light plinths, these took loads of work but they have turned out perfect,

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/April%202016/9295E2D4-B224-482C-9FAB-BE10D806E63B.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/April%202016/9295E2D4-B224-482C-9FAB-BE10D806E63B.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/April%202016/0492E4CE-26CC-4731-BB3C-8E86003AEEF8.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/April%202016/0492E4CE-26CC-4731-BB3C-8E86003AEEF8.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/April%202016/5E10DF64-1016-4CB0-A6A8-33EDC2D0DB59.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/April%202016/5E10DF64-1016-4CB0-A6A8-33EDC2D0DB59.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/April%202016/7581153D-AC5E-4406-B8FF-CBC96F9FC28E.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/April%202016/7581153D-AC5E-4406-B8FF-CBC96F9FC28E.jpg.html)

Rosco

24th April 2016, 08:17 PM

Rear wiring loom all finished now, just a bit left to sort behind the dash

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/April%202016/4278D68A-9CF4-41C5-9754-A7B6FCBCC371.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/April%202016/4278D68A-9CF4-41C5-9754-A7B6FCBCC371.jpg.html)

Rosco

25th April 2016, 08:46 PM

Got a little job that was nagging me sorted tonight

The joint of the front indicator carbon tubes

Mk1 that I wasn't really happy with, wasn't really solid enough

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/April%202016/70513E5A-BBF7-434D-8A82-28A78F5B9D86.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/April%202016/70513E5A-BBF7-434D-8A82-28A78F5B9D86.jpg.html)

Mk2 bit of nylon turned up and two bolts through the plastic into the tube, looks less of a bodge to

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/April%202016/328AD978-54E5-4EE4-AC79-9C0216572E65.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/April%202016/328AD978-54E5-4EE4-AC79-9C0216572E65.jpg.html)

Well happy, as I've had the tube ready for the job for ages!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/April%202016/44184BA0-B2F8-4F0F-8EF6-C925D193A1CA.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/April%202016/44184BA0-B2F8-4F0F-8EF6-C925D193A1CA.jpg.html)

Rosco

30th April 2016, 05:31 PM

Good half a day today trying to soft the wiring mess out, it's getting there but just needs a little bit more sorting then I will be able to live with it I think

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/April%202016/6ACCE5CC-05F0-4BDC-A26E-9DF69971B0A9.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/April%202016/6ACCE5CC-05F0-4BDC-A26E-9DF69971B0A9.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/April%202016/6D50D3F6-744D-4F8A-8090-37A13E023444.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/April%202016/6D50D3F6-744D-4F8A-8090-37A13E023444.jpg.html)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/April%202016/3449D101-63BB-44A0-B21C-740C7FA66F54.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/April%202016/3449D101-63BB-44A0-B21C-740C7FA66F54.jpg.html)

Rosco

4th May 2016, 09:27 PM

Well had a phone call today, my IVA tests booked for friday the 17th of June!!!

Now just need to get it finished

SteveH1

4th May 2016, 09:41 PM

Nothing like a deadline to help het the finger out
Good luck

norton

5th May 2016, 07:06 PM

Well done, I'm sure the inspector will get ten minutes in and realise he's wasting his time looking for faults and just pass it.

garyt

5th May 2016, 07:13 PM

great that will concentrate the mind, it will soon be here. Good luck with it, not that you will need it with the quality of your build

Rosco

6th May 2016, 08:32 PM

Haha cheers guys, we will see how it goes, :eek: hoping to get the wiring finished this weekend and get her running again :D

Rosco

21st May 2016, 07:56 PM

Right, had a few weeks off the car due to one thing and the other but had a good day today

Got the springs back on the shocks and the ride height set roughly, it's getting corner weighted when it's finished

Everything on the rear tightened up, then got the rear tub fitted, the arches and the boot lid fitted

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/May%202016/D034DD7C-34CF-48B5-AA9F-B322F27A4511.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/May%202016/D034DD7C-34CF-48B5-AA9F-B322F27A4511.jpg.html)

Well happy with it all to be honist, just need a few more black bolts

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/May%202016/66BEAB51-918B-419A-ACD6-3B97C1144E8E.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/May%202016/66BEAB51-918B-419A-ACD6-3B97C1144E8E.jpg.html)

Pretty much all the wiring is finished and working now, just got to sort the front side repeaters, hopefully tomorrow's job

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/May%202016/FC607B31-DB9F-4FD5-82EF-C8236E3BD732.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/May%202016/FC607B31-DB9F-4FD5-82EF-C8236E3BD732.jpg.html)

Rosco

23rd May 2016, 07:43 PM

Sunday's progress

Locating pins finally fitted in the nose cone, I will get another shot when the bonnets next on

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/May%202016/9022C43C-5C7F-4E5F-BD41-B0B3D0F3C25B.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/May%202016/9022C43C-5C7F-4E5F-BD41-B0B3D0F3C25B.jpg.html)

Side repeater wire extended, and hole drilled in arches, I just used a drill to twist two wires together, turned out quite neat

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/May%202016/D9BB066C-7658-41E6-895A-DFDE32F84DCE.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/May%202016/D9BB066C-7658-41E6-895A-DFDE32F84DCE.jpg.html)

Wire tiger sealed to the underside of the arch, it will become clearer once the arches are back on the car I hope!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/May%202016/46524952-7D6C-4C74-A1FC-66413278675B.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/May%202016/46524952-7D6C-4C74-A1FC-66413278675B.jpg.html)

Rosco

26th May 2016, 08:03 PM

Little mid week update

Made a spanner to tighten up my headlights

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/May%202016/DCAF9497-2605-410C-A8AC-8A60E0AB1827.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/May%202016/DCAF9497-2605-410C-A8AC-8A60E0AB1827.jpg.html)

Front arches stone chipped and trim glued on

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/May%202016/6D6D21F1-37B2-45C0-A414-CC2D20612164.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/May%202016/6D6D21F1-37B2-45C0-A414-CC2D20612164.jpg.html)

Side led repeaters

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/May%202016/68ED15D3-A47C-4F87-A896-EF5AABFEBC59.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/May%202016/68ED15D3-A47C-4F87-A896-EF5AABFEBC59.jpg.html)

Shot of the engine bay as it's looking nice now

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/May%202016/98FEDF8D-7F0F-4B29-BBDA-C413E5F00D22.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/May%202016/98FEDF8D-7F0F-4B29-BBDA-C413E5F00D22.jpg.html)

metal matt

27th May 2016, 08:00 AM

Getting there. I really cant wait to see this one the road.

https://haynes.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=103736#post103736

Rosco

28th May 2016, 08:52 PM

Had a good day today, got loads of bits sorted,

I needed to calibrate my water temp sensor to my digi dash as I used the bike sensor, so I got the engine running and with every 10deg c of water temp I noted down the output voltage of the sensor then, entered the figures into the dash and jobs a goodun!

Also plunged the laptop into the power commander, pretty cool, tells you rpm etc, but turned out the rpm on the digi dash was reading double, so sorted that.

Then worked out how many pulses per mile the speed sensor will read and sorted that,

Next job, the front arches, I got them fitted and wired in,

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/May%202016/93734A84-5F3E-4AA1-988A-2AB10041C171.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/May%202016/93734A84-5F3E-4AA1-988A-2AB10041C171.jpg.html)

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I ran the wires down the wing stay and up the brake pipe, it looks ok, not totally happy with it but it does the job,

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/May%202016/67A57BA7-A276-4468-B1F1-8AC1D36C26C9.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/May%202016/67A57BA7-A276-4468-B1F1-8AC1D36C26C9.jpg.html)

Also one of my rear copper brake pipes was leaking, took it off and it looked fine so nipped it up a bit tighter and seems ok now, I've had the pedal wedged all day under pressure to!

Oh also I wanted an led to say the hazards are switched on, but a little harder than I thought as it also lit up when the indicators are switched on, but bit of research and I've used a diode, which is like a one way valve, so that's now working to

Got a few more bits and bobs to do tomorrow and I think it will be about finished, hoping to take her for a spin next weekend

garyt

29th May 2016, 08:20 AM

yeah that's a good days work as it is all the wee jobs that you think "that won't take long" that add up, great work and you will soon be there.

Rosco

29th May 2016, 08:55 PM

Well didn't get much done today, but I did roll her out of the garage for the first time and gave the garage a good clean out

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/May%202016/65057CC1-08E6-494F-8C51-8A60AFB1F384.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/May%202016/65057CC1-08E6-494F-8C51-8A60AFB1F384.jpg.html)

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See how tomorrow goes!!

Rosco

30th May 2016, 07:45 PM

Right all day again today, and I'm still not in the dog house!

Cat fitted

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Heat wrapped to cover any sharp edges

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Rear view mirror trimmed up

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Front sharp edges sorted

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Rosco

30th May 2016, 07:47 PM

Bit of edge trim on the exhaust can

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Then some pictures with the bonnet on

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Just need to trim that filter hole

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Rosco

30th May 2016, 07:48 PM

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Seats dropped in but still waiting for my seat belts

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Rosco

30th May 2016, 07:49 PM

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Almost ready for the track!

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Rosco

31st May 2016, 09:22 PM

Little bit done tonight, the cable ties looked a bit naff on the brake lines so I tried swapping for some spiral wrap, I think it looks a bit neater

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Rosco

3rd June 2016, 08:46 PM

Well after waiting 3 months for my seat belts, they finally arrived today, so I turned up some top hats and spacers

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I've had to lift them up a bit so Mr IVA mans happy, just need to sort some covers out next

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I've gone for 4 points, see how I get on, would of preferred 6 point but I dint think until the chassis was painted

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Also got the engine floor hatch fitted!

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garyt

4th June 2016, 11:14 AM

I like the spiral wrap idea looks neat and saves any sharp edges on the cable tie ends.
Lovely build and your almost there, keep pushing :)

Rosco

4th June 2016, 09:36 PM

Well after 18 months of spending every hour I had spare in the garage or in bed not able to sleep thinking about the next bracket to make, the day finally came when she was to leave the garage for a test drive!

Me and my dad got it loaded on the trailer

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Then off down my mates at Roger Clarke Motorsport, there on the end of an industrial estate,

Started off with a few steady runs up and down to see how she went, everything was perfect, just kept going up and down to get the brakes bedded in etc,

Kept pulling in and checking everything looked alright

Then set the brake bias up, just made sure it locked the fronts up first

The electric reverse worked sweet, but didn't last long as the motor pushed its self away, need to re mesh it then put a pin through I think

Also the big reverse gear on the prop was just rubbing on the aluminium side pannel, so need to swage that out a little

Next took it round the corner to my mates mot garage and he check the emissions, bit to high so just mapped it out with the power commander.

Next up, drop it on the rollers and check the speedo was working ok as it was a bit glitchy driving up and down

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/June%202016/B484349F-8C4A-4E8E-925F-61180AAFF6FC.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/June%202016/B484349F-8C4A-4E8E-925F-61180AAFF6FC.jpg.html)

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Rosco

4th June 2016, 09:37 PM

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/corsaboss/June%202016/A73BF960-6C98-42D2-907F-478CABA82C29.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/corsaboss/media/June%202016/A73BF960-6C98-42D2-907F-478CABA82C29.jpg.html)

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The speedo was dropping out at 50mph, so luckily I had already made a wider pickup, swapped it over and perfect! Ran it up to 100mph and all sweet, well happy with that as it would of been a fail come IVA time,

Next was program the gear position on the digi dash, just a case of driving through the gears and telling it which gears which, but it's so much easier to figure the gears out with the number on the dash

All in all a brilliant first run out, I couldn't of wished for better really, just got the sort the reverse out really and she will be ready for the IVA test in two weeks time

Rosco

14th June 2016, 08:31 PM

Well got the reverse motor re adjusted, then put a top hat washer in the hole above resting on the bracket, should stop it pushing its self away again

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Also made some washer things to sort the sharp edges out on my seatbelt bolts

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Painted and fitted

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Rosco

14th June 2016, 08:33 PM

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Bit of a stack but should keep the IVA man happy

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Also got some nut covers on my wheel nuts as the stud was poking through the nut

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And that's about it, all ready for Friday morning I hope

vmax1974

14th June 2016, 09:20 PM

Looking great best of luck for friday

Rosco

14th June 2016, 09:31 PM

Looking great best of luck for friday

Cheers pal

SteveH1

14th June 2016, 11:09 PM

Oh how id love to be at that stage
Good luck

metal matt

15th June 2016, 07:54 AM

Good luck with Friday. you should get a first time pass with your amazing build

Rosco

15th June 2016, 08:11 AM

Oh how id love to be at that stage
Good luck

just keep plucking away at the jobs, it will soon come around

Good luck with Friday. you should get a first time pass with your amazing build

haha cheers mate, fingers crossed! :eek: :eek: :eek:

flyerncle

15th June 2016, 12:53 PM

First class build,I am probably wrong but is fuel cap a locking one,cant see key.
Needs to be tethered if not.

garyt

15th June 2016, 07:50 PM

good luck for Friday , sure it wont be a problem

Rosco

15th June 2016, 08:59 PM

Cheers guys, yeah fuel cap has a key, was off the bike :cool:

Cropper

16th June 2016, 01:01 PM

Just a quick observation, if your headlights are the 5 3/4" units from SVA, then mine failed on the beam pattern, with the supplied bulbs, I have replaced with better bulbs & I am back for my retest at 12.30 tomorrow😀. Had a few other fails also but nothing to drastic.

Rosco

16th June 2016, 02:05 PM

Rosco

16th June 2016, 03:27 PM

RichardH

16th June 2016, 04:54 PM

i was looking at headlights yesterday, the car builder solution site mentions on one set of headlights something about beam pattern being flat

Cropper

16th June 2016, 06:55 PM

Chadderton, 12.30

K4KEV

16th June 2016, 08:16 PM

Good luck for tomorrow bud I'm sure you wont need it....your build will talked about I sure amongst themselves (examiners)..... so is it really "finished" cos we all know they never are ;-)

Rosco

16th June 2016, 08:41 PM

Good luck for tomorrow bud I'm sure you wont need it....your build will talked about I sure amongst themselves (examiners)..... so is it really "finished" cos we all know they never are ;-)

Cheers mate, to be fair it really is finished, there might be a few bits after IVA but at least my mrs thinks it's over haha

Rosco

16th June 2016, 08:42 PM

Oh and I got some new bulbs and fitted them tonight, so hopefully :o :cool: :eek:

Josh

16th June 2016, 08:54 PM

Awesome build Rosco, I've been quietly following for a while now!

I'm also running 5 3/4" SVC headlights - which bulbs did you buy to replace the stock ones? Little annoyed to learn they won't pass, they were sold as IVA friendly... :(

Rosco

16th June 2016, 08:58 PM

Cropper

16th June 2016, 08:59 PM

I bought some from halfords that were supposed to be extra bright etc. I will find out tomorrow if they are OK!

Mking

16th June 2016, 09:35 PM

Good luck for tomorrow. Look forward to seeing your car on the road.

Rosco

17th June 2016, 02:55 PM

Well got up this morning about 4:45 as I couldn't sleep, walked the dog and got the bonnet on etc, 6am came and my Dad turned up with the trailer, got it loaded up, I had a car cover so put this on as it was raining

Set off and the cover was blowing everywhere, so took it back off, it wasn't raining to hard

Got to the test station, unloaded the car and parked up, 8:30 the roller door went up and he got started, checked all the projections to start with, said the bottom of the headlight bracket wasn't rounded enough

Then looked over the brakes, happy with the balance bar being lock wired, but not happy with the rubber tube from the brake fluid pot to the cylinders, he asked if I had a recipt, but I couldn't find it,

Seat belts, all good, said they were fine but I could remove the spacers lifting them up, (the spacers were only for IVA anyway) he said the belts would be ok resting on the seat as the hole was trimmed,

Had a good look around the car, then checked the reverse gear, but the way I had wiried it, the prime switch put the light on then the engage switch reverses the car, but he said no good as you could leave the light on

Also the digi dash buttons needed locking as they hide the speedo when in a menu

Checked the speedo, all fine,

Emissions were spot on

Then he went and weighed it and try the brake balance I think

510kg and brakes good,

Onto the ramp, had a look underneath, checked lock to lock,

The headlights, said they were spot on

Just the brake test and noise left

Tested the brakes but said he has to work the figures out

Outside for the noise test, I was pooing it by this point, 97db so just under

Then he said if you want to go to your car and try n sort those 4 bits out

Well me and my dad, you would of thought we were going to miss the grid at the F1

Edge trim on the headlight brackets

I set about the wiring, re wired the reverse light so it was correct, and unwired the dash buttons

Just the brake pipe to sort, I rang rally design where it was from, them emailed me the spec sheet,

He came over and checked everything and said you've Passed

Went and did the paperwork and job done

So happy! I said I wouldn't have minded a fail but when I was there I didn't want to have to do a re test

So just need to fill my reg forms out now!

SteveH1

17th June 2016, 03:00 PM

Well done enjoy

RichardH

17th June 2016, 03:57 PM

well done we will all post our postcodes for your round britain run and test drives:D

Cropper

17th June 2016, 04:49 PM

Well done on the pass, glad the headlamps were ok, I passed my retest as well, ref documents already posted

vmax1974

17th June 2016, 04:54 PM

Kudos to the cleanest build i have seen

Well done fella

K4KEV

17th June 2016, 05:24 PM

Well done guys nice to know there are now two more haynes roadsters went from beginning to end.....hope youz both get sorted out soon for the best part of the summer because this month has been sh*te apart from a few days at the start so much so I put off getting mine back on the road till july.

vmax1974

17th June 2016, 05:38 PM

garyt

17th June 2016, 06:20 PM

congratulations on passing ,now just get her registered and enjoy

metal matt

17th June 2016, 08:37 PM

Well done on the first time pass didn't expect anything else. Nice to know there is two more Haynes roadster on the road ( cropper ). Look forward to seeing your car in the flesh one day.

SeriesLandy

17th June 2016, 10:00 PM

Well done, good luck with the dvla and have fun when it is on the road!

Rosco

17th June 2016, 10:19 PM

Well done enjoy

well done we will all post our postcodes for your round britain run and test drives:D

Haha, Cheers guys!

Well done on the pass, glad the headlamps were ok, I passed my retest as well, ref documents already posted

Oh wicked, glad you got sorted to!

Kudos to the cleanest build i have seen

Well done fella

Wow, thanks

Well done guys nice to know there are now two more haynes roadsters went from beginning to end.....hope youz both get sorted out soon for the best part of the summer because this month has been sh*te apart from a few days at the start so much so I put off getting mine back on the road till july.

Yeah theres a few more new builds to so hopefully be some more yet to come!

congratulations on passing ,now just get her registered and enjoy

Thanks

Well done on the first time pass didn't expect anything else. Nice to know there is two more Haynes roadster on the road ( cropper ). Look forward to seeing your car in the flesh one day.

Haha i was a bit worried this morning lol, yeah we will have a meet up at some point, track day maybe?

Well done, good luck with the dvla and have fun when it is on the road!

Cheers