Stots Build Thread [Archive] - Page 2

Stot

14th August 2013, 07:24 PM

I just promised her that one day she may be allowed to be a passenger in it and she lets me do what I like!

Tonight for example she let me take a look at the exhaust. I got 2 90 degree bends to hopefully marry up the manifold with the silencer.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-zePn13GeelE/UgvItBdh01I/AAAAAAAAHNw/Z7Q3kaWup1M/w800/Exhaust1.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-e532lkEGfR8/UgvIt4ZMG4I/AAAAAAAAHNk/Gr3SSwXaXxg/w800/Exhaust4.JPG

Not too far off. I think I will take some pie cuts out of the first bend here to bring it round to meet the manifold.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-VAuX03U5tt0/UgvJmyEAozI/AAAAAAAAHOM/w_ZvjgOBsIo/w800/Exhaust7.JPG

Or put one of these in there.

http://mijexhaust.com/images/ebay/048.JPG

Pie cuts will cost nothing mind....

Cheers
Stot

Stot

15th August 2013, 07:16 PM

Another 'finishing touch' half way through the build....

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-w01VZP9SIGY/Ug0aaKZdujI/AAAAAAAAHPA/7nmGZvoI7ak/w800/Plate.JPG

Who can guess the full meaning then? :rolleyes:

Cheers
Stot

johnl63

15th August 2013, 08:02 PM

would that be "haynes 7 build your own"

Stot

15th August 2013, 09:43 PM

would that be "haynes 7 build your own"

http://img.123rf.net/400wm/400/400/lisafx/lisafx1107/lisafx110700004.jpg

Cheers
Stot

Stot

17th August 2013, 03:31 PM

Back onto something of substance today. I bought on ebay one of those GRP dashboards with the IVA curve at the bottom but it never turned up so I decided to make one out of the spare half hard ally I had.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-j6O4jqL9sO0/Ug-GSAc8bbI/AAAAAAAAHS0/PObNQyKhzUs/w800/MainDash1.JPG

To get the IVA curve I riveted the bottom onto some 36mm water pipe and rolled it round With the thickness of the ally and the spring back I get a 40mm diameter, so 20mm radius.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rp1Ay48Ni_M/Ug-GSvqeDPI/AAAAAAAAHTE/f91WGJ7Dpmk/w800/MainDash3.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-qQVcWXu4B8g/Ug-Gps_3aMI/AAAAAAAAHU4/F4HeVwbJ0M4/w800/MainDash5.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-szAba5cPjx8/Ug-GUIKfleI/AAAAAAAAHTY/_3t1W_drmyc/w800/MainDash7.JPG

I had to do this in smaller sections. You could probably do it in one if you have 2 people and a metal bar to rivet it to but I have a break in the middle of my dash anyway so you wont see any joins.

Stot

17th August 2013, 03:32 PM

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7uGXmTtiQVo/Ug-GU5SoB5I/AAAAAAAAHTk/1Vf_0hOaGzs/w800/MainDash9.JPG

A bit of fettling with the grinder and it fits lovely.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-xH32vT9jCow/Ug-GR3CD9KI/AAAAAAAAHSs/Mjl7ArWJkkw/w800/MainDash10.JPG

Cheers
Stot

Stot

17th August 2013, 05:52 PM

I am going to finish the dash panel in a synthetic burl walnut veneer so I thought I should test it out.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RhdWWpB_JHw/Ug-oz9HWiaI/AAAAAAAAHWg/YkftJpdqoAM/w800/Veneer1.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0uWfQn-aOQM/Ug-o7c1xogI/AAAAAAAAHWo/fQv_ZgNCO48/w800/Veneer2.JPG

Really happy with that. The center section will be covered in red leather to match the sides and tunnel. :cool:

Cheers
Stot

alga

18th August 2013, 06:59 PM

Such a lovely classic build, so many fine details to like about it! The ally dashboard is one of them.

Stot

19th August 2013, 07:54 PM

The centre section is coming along. I trimmed out the original facia from the MX5 and have mounted it into a piece of aluminium that will then be mounted to wood.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ldLatxcLvKI/UhEK9tijwVI/AAAAAAAAHYo/fqkV8IfaM8s/w800/ClockSurround2.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_TLbbLIpPCE/UhEK-C_AczI/AAAAAAAAHYw/e9wciQYQr-Q/w800/ClockSurround3.JPG

I have a friend that's been testing laser cutting my leather for me.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-WwuYxZRVfx4/UhEK-Tsk7uI/AAAAAAAAHZE/i1eQgJJQ2pI/w800/ClockSurround4.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-k2L85588yeQ/UhEK-hwHiII/AAAAAAAAHY8/du9iKyul-o4/w800/ClockSurround5.JPG

Came out nice but the silver one at the top may be a better option once LEDs are in.

Stot

19th August 2013, 07:58 PM

I got some wide angled LEDs and some chrome panel mounts for them. The LEDs were too piercing as they were so I sand blasted them to diffuse the light more.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-lszsucFG9Ps/UhJoenKpf5I/AAAAAAAAHaQ/VT_8FbT6Wqs/w800/ClockSurround6.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Qe2-xwJZL94/UhJoe5DsHoI/AAAAAAAAHaY/7QsYXbPpFi8/w800/ClockSurround7.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-nY8QLXJmlmY/UhJoe9l75MI/AAAAAAAAHaU/8L5Paz2oeik/w800/ClockSurround8.JPG

So I have the ingredients, now I have to put them together!

Cheers
Stot

alga

20th August 2013, 01:14 AM

You'll be glad you have piercing LED when trying to read the indicators in broad daylight. The Sierra cluster's indicators are impossible to see during the day.

Stot

20th August 2013, 09:39 AM

You'll be glad you have piercing LED when trying to read the indicators in broad daylight. The Sierra cluster's indicators are impossible to see during the day.

They were like lazers to the eyeballs before I blasted them. They are a nice bright all over glow now. I wont miss them even in bright sunlight. :cool:

Cheers
Stot

Stot

20th August 2013, 12:28 PM

Another idea for the warning light logos.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ul2ljxYLT6o/UhNQq4reQBI/AAAAAAAAHa0/rX1sHmbN58Y/w800/Logos1.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N2dWiFaUyRM/UhNQrvMcc-I/AAAAAAAAHbA/1epzw0CTPq0/w800/Logos2.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Xcp58zhEGms/UhNQri4y-TI/AAAAAAAAHbE/r-oGyMsgSUg/w800/Logos3.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JZlJ1xEhTMw/UhNQsNUZMAI/AAAAAAAAHbM/27cIeyDqQrg/w800/Logos4.JPG

These are only 5mm but they are easy to make out and not too bad as tests go.

Cheers
Stot

Enoch

20th August 2013, 04:38 PM

What you can do is connect a relay so it's coil is fed from the sidelights. When the relay is off the panel lights are fed from the full 12 volts going through the n/c contacts on the relay. When you switch the lights on the relay switches over to the n/o contacts which have either the 12 volts via a resistor - or preferably - through a voltage regulator of about 5 volts. Hey presto - bright lights during day time, dim lights as son as the side lights go on. Remember though that some panel lights eg handbrake warning lights are switched negative.

Stot

20th August 2013, 09:02 PM

Stot

23rd August 2013, 09:27 AM

I engraved my made up chassis number into a length of steel.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9ieElk_GtRw/UhccUYjOmSI/AAAAAAAAHcY/i53PQEYtx18/w800/VIN.JPG

Ill cut it out and weld it onto CP16 or TR8.

Cheers
Stot

Stot

26th August 2013, 05:44 PM

Made a new MDF section for the center console. Had to come up with a way of mounting the dash in it so I bent up some aluminum strips that go where the old cowl attached and can be screwed down to hold it in place.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KfUX0U7AC2k/UhuEzvcnjJI/AAAAAAAAHeI/ZxqXVjOEcJ8/w800/ClockSurround9.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TQz0sfja7zY/UhuEzl9NDoI/AAAAAAAAHeE/OLV04uEyjn8/w800/ClockSurround10.JPG

I also finished trimming the dash and covered it in the synthetic veneer.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-D902b6Hoyr4/UhuE0J0M2YI/AAAAAAAAHeM/znt_6a9VSfE/w800/MainDash11.JPG

Another week before my friend with the laser cutter gets back from holidays and I can get the center covered.

Cheers
Stot

Stot

30th August 2013, 09:23 PM

I made a windscreen surround tonight. :D

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gNbMOf7dBGc/UiD-3LAuLdI/AAAAAAAAHrk/9tbSFh7zolk/w800/Windscreen2.JPG

Came out nice.

Cheers
Stot

alga

31st August 2013, 10:22 AM

Moar info please! What size of channel did you use, how did you choose the height of the glass? And how did you bend the channel so cleanly?

Stot

31st August 2013, 06:59 PM

Well it just so happens that I was making a fly screen version and took some photos.

I got the channel from a localish company that make the Caterham and Ariel Atom cars but they don't deliver so I had to pick it up. Really hard stuff to find but I'm sure aluminum extrusion stockists can probably get hold of it. Looks like this, has a 9mm channel and the bottom section has a channel for a seal strip.

http://www.dwjenkins.plus.com/materials.jpg

I made a form from 9mm MDF, put the channel on the top edge, clampped some steel plate with packers around the frame and held it in a vice while I slowly bent it round.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-YldSxBoIkvY/UiIr2R2V_cI/AAAAAAAAHvM/LFOVP9eJu-Q/w800/Windscreen4.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-qsEd2JT5BzE/UiIr3KIkRqI/AAAAAAAAHvk/RfpKyyygC9g/w800/Windscreen5.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-C1ijIieoXYs/UiIr3fwVAGI/AAAAAAAAHvg/pOpz9J2-SWk/w800/Windscreen6.JPG

Stot

31st August 2013, 07:06 PM

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-nYXzt6Ra_B4/UiIr3koin0I/AAAAAAAAHvo/PYml2qI4lXk/w800/Windscreen7.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-IcaUuZSDfsM/UiIr4HKg_VI/AAAAAAAAHvs/lgA2WsYBkAo/w800/Windscreen8.JPG

If you are slow and sure the bend comes out perfect but one on this one didnt however you can panel beat the annealed channel and file/sand it flat if it does wrinkle slightly as shown in the pics below.

Before:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-avO8eLf-Zrc/UiIwJgxQSMI/AAAAAAAAHxI/9pzuaJyBauk/w800/WindscreenBefore.JPG

After:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ATnr3PYGdWY/UiIwKMGn6qI/AAAAAAAAHxQ/1U-TYViSG3U/w800/WindscreenAfter.JPG

For the height I used trial and error. I basically had someone hold the MDF in place and sat in the drivers seat and took the view that the top rail being in line with the upstairs windows of the houses opposite me, ~20m away, worked well which was 13" as it turned out. My fly screen is 4" and when sat in the drivers seat I can still see the nose of the car above it.

Stot

31st August 2013, 07:09 PM

Today I also finished my steering column extension. As well as welding it I cross drilled it and pressed in 4 roll pins.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0X1cFJswmUI/UiIsHXamhJI/AAAAAAAAHwM/STX5EV38Dbk/w800/SteeringColumn1.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-fxP9ef1j-Oc/UiIsHeU4BuI/AAAAAAAAHwI/jll2Hqf0lGA/w800/SteeringColumn2.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TpBpV1GJ1Dk/UiIsHlmRApI/AAAAAAAAHwQ/bMkbt6GExBI/w800/SteeringColumn3.JPG

I welded the roll pins in also. Its not going anywhere.

Cheers
Stot

ayjay

31st August 2013, 08:04 PM

Is there a requirement for a screen surround/channel? I have just bought a piece of 6mm polycarbonate and I intend to fix it at sides and bottom leaving the top edge clear.

Stot

31st August 2013, 08:10 PM

As long as you can radius it to requirements it should be fine. J15s have an open top on their screen thingys and people have passed with those.

Cheers
Stot

ayjay

31st August 2013, 08:55 PM

As long as you can radius it to requirements it should be fine. J15s have an open top on their screen thingys and people have passed with those.

Cheers
Stot
Thats OK --I am no longer interested in radii:D :D :D :D

Stot

31st August 2013, 10:06 PM

Thats OK --I am no longer interested in radii

That's a good point. :p

Cheers
Stot

Stot

1st September 2013, 04:27 PM

Another productive day. I got my exhaust downpipe all tacked together.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-KTJphj6bGzY/UiNa9ld8TVI/AAAAAAAAHzg/m28bsyJLb2Y/w800/Exhaust9.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1M-pS62vvmk/UiNa9vKFUGI/AAAAAAAAHzk/GBDidfGEwbI/w800/Exhaust10.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-t-QpSOw_pY4/UiNa9StVJcI/AAAAAAAAHzc/L8C4m5ELZvA/w800/Exhaust8.JPG

Got my brake and clutch pedals in place properly whch included turnong up new push rods for them.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z4Z_DtdfkQg/UiNcAH8AlXI/AAAAAAAAH1I/AVxyXAtXqEg/w800/PedalsIn.JPG

Stot

1st September 2013, 04:33 PM

Also fitted my finished steering column.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-16okZ4Gq9mM/UiNcAESCNiI/AAAAAAAAH1M/kPCLTD5-97w/w800/SteeringFinishe.JPG

Cleared up the wiring behind the dash So I can start mounting it up.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hYVLmvxI99s/UiNdqVnTReI/AAAAAAAAH2A/I1qkj9igyYI/w800/Wiring2.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Ng2QKM8NLto/UiNdqCthvvI/AAAAAAAAH18/DM_a7-gOxu0/w800/Wiring1.JPG

Stot

1st September 2013, 04:34 PM

And had a general cleanup and take stock of the state of the build.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-uDPUY4P2JKc/UiNbLLiCUPI/AAAAAAAAH0A/ApZhS18mfn8/w800/Windscreen10.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-vQVpBJhaQaY/UiNbLIspaGI/AAAAAAAAH0E/YnQWmyRj8DA/w800/Windscreen11.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-laHTWOMhyzo/UiNbdekncxI/AAAAAAAAH0g/FEFzm3_HNi0/w800/StateNow.JPG

I haven't felt like I did much lately so glad to get that all done. :cool:

Cheers
Stot

Oscar

1st September 2013, 05:39 PM

Stot

1st September 2013, 06:13 PM

Looking very nice!

Don't know how you carry on with only one headlight, would really bug me not fitting the pair to match :o

That steering column end, does that UJ change from the sierra to the Escort size splines? If so, are they available on the open-market or a bespoke part by yourself? Looking for some way to replace the dodgy old rubber donut...

I only put it there to get an idea on wing position but its on my to do soon list. I have to make a matching pair of risers and haven't got round to that yet.

The steering link is an escort spline at both ends. My steering gear is MX5 but you can buy column shafts from rally design and maybe remake your extension to get rid of the rubber donuts? Not sure I haven't played with a sierra build. They do do these though which is Sierra to Escort. (http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=13580)

Cheers
Stot

Stot

7th September 2013, 06:07 PM

Had another play with my badge the past couple of days. I machined an aluminum one.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-j9PVdHJLudU/UibbYBlg9HI/AAAAAAAAH3w/x-dsSUE03pg/w800/NewBadge1.JPG

I first tried using gelcoat to colour it like my other badges but it doesn't stick to the aluminum and the colour came out in nice molded pieces. :rolleyes: So I gave it an acid etch primer coat and went at it with some Humbrol enamel model paints.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3FxLuU2G_BY/UitbTNUBRRI/AAAAAAAAH4w/XyHYClHpKE0/w800/NewBadge3.JPG

The colour sits in there as I originally intended so as long as it dries nicely I should be able to sand the surface back to aluminum and polish it. :cool:

Cheers
Stot

K4KEV

7th September 2013, 06:15 PM

Actually Stot...I rather like the look of the plain machined version, bit o lacquer and it would look real techy:cool:

Stot

8th September 2013, 01:55 PM

Actually Stot...I rather like the look of the plain machined version, bit o lacquer and it would look real techy:cool:

In context of a more modern build it could look cool.

Cheers
Stot

Stot

8th September 2013, 02:00 PM

I made up some windscreen brackets today. Made them out of the 1.5mm 5251 H22 which is what I used for on my floor. I think it should hold the windscreen fine but if it seems too flimsy when I fit it Ill get some 3mm.

A set for a full size screen.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B4PysmMAkIk/UixzSFWnZ8I/AAAAAAAAH6A/H0kD36KhrlQ/w800/WindscreenBracket1.JPG

And a set for the flyscreen.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DsgxHST6PM0/UixzSWyhcsI/AAAAAAAAH6I/jWvWMi78FQ4/w800/WindscreenBracket2.JPG

All the scuttle mounting holes are in the same place so I can swap them around easy enough.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-LHPD41kb7Ac/UixzSWHZ2VI/AAAAAAAAH6M/s-VVlW8pX9I/w800/WindscreenBracket3.JPG

Cheers
Stot

Stot

14th September 2013, 06:16 PM

The model paint wouldn't dry in the end. A week later it was still wet :rolleyes: I decided to 'cold enamel' it which is basically filling the voids with a coloured molding resin. That worked 100% better.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4apRzjRQiPk/UjSWncIHrwI/AAAAAAAAH8k/wo_N54L4IuE/w800/FinishedBadge.JPG

Ready for the nose then. :D

I have also been working on the bezels for the dials. I got some chrome bezels from ebay but they are designed to go behind the standard MX5 acrylic shield so I got some laser cut acrylic discs and glued them up with some clear setting epoxy.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-aXcmJzoCJUA/UjSWhYAVXVI/AAAAAAAAH8c/PAOM0sjWwcU/w800/InstrumentBezels.JPG

Its turned out well so far but I'm waiting for the laser guy to properly cut me the leather so I can mount up my warning lights and finish making the center dash.

Cheers
Stot

Stot

15th September 2013, 10:39 AM

The LED bezels finish it off nicely.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7jvY5RXocZc/UjV_kYy5aMI/AAAAAAAAH9Y/zOqKiiZIB6M/w800/InstrumentBezels2.JPG

Shame its going to be at least another week before I get the laser-ed leather to make it up properly without the pulling and wrinkles. :(

Cheers
Stot

TheArf

15th September 2013, 12:33 PM

Still going up another level with every installment

Arfon

Johno

15th September 2013, 06:25 PM

That's going to be one very nice dash...:cool: :cool:
This build certainly raises the standards again and again.:)
Do you plan to fit the fly/aeroscreen before SVA and then change to full window screen afterwards if so are you going to fit wipers or just take it out on sunny days? I'm thinking about fitting a window screen after the test and what you have come up with is a damn good idea with the straight swap...;)

Stot

16th September 2013, 09:28 AM

Cheers Arfon, Jonno. I have to say though I'm not spending nearly as long on the bits you dont normally see like you guys are.

Yeah my plan is to fit the flyscreen for IVA then I can add the windscreen at my leisure after that. I already have all the gear for the wipers. I managed to pick up a full wiper set from a Morris 1100 for £5 so it would have been silly not to. :D Saying that I wont be taking it out in the rain so it will be more for bug removal.

I didnt bother curving the bottom screen channel to fit the scuttle but you could. The jig to bend it would be more complicated though because of the weatherstrip channel along the bottom. I think I will make up some aluminium brackets that will hold the frame together from the back and fill that gap like the red bits below.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0IL1EWJGncY/UjbAkuQo_UI/AAAAAAAAH9w/ew2zCgKSZBc/w799-h423-no/scuttleBrackets.jpg

Cheers
Stot

jason 82

16th September 2013, 02:46 PM

I can't afford to park my car up in the rain, it has got to be a daily use vehicle. I am just really lucky that my little mx5 came with an LSD. Should make winter driving a little easier. I have been looking into a custom wet gear set up, like the ones on the gbs zero, need a heater though, you can buy the crappy electric ones, but I prefer a proper one. Any ideas ?

Stot

16th September 2013, 03:32 PM

I used my Jester as a year round vehicle and that had a fiesta heater in it but to be honest it didnt do much. Thick socks and a big jacket are the way to stay warm in these cars.

What you will need though is a demister. Im making a demister from an old 120mm computer water cooling radiator.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nvkokSsqCYw/UfjXItFHohI/AAAAAAAAGyA/Xt5jK3P7Y8M/w800/Radiator1.jpg

Ill make some simple ducting for it and plumb it in to the radiator lines. Its kind of the same lines as these. (http://www.t7design.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=65)

Cheers
Stot

jason 82

16th September 2013, 04:15 PM

Please don't finish your car for about another 6 months, you are way too handy ! Lol:D

Stot

16th September 2013, 10:07 PM

I made an air filter adapter today to suit one of those ASH filters. I cut a 3mm plate to match the gasket with a groove in it to fit a 76mm pipe. Sat the pipe in the groove and welded it from the inside.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xmImra9a6-Y/UjdyIBoWTEI/AAAAAAAAH_I/9jpq5MeYXI4/w800/AirFilterAdapter1.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fr3649BVNMU/UjdyKpkMwsI/AAAAAAAAH_U/5wXJoZm_QEg/w800/AirFilterAdapter3.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zOacPmwJC-U/UjdyMDuWX5I/AAAAAAAAH_c/1To9z2RBTJM/w800/AirFilterAdapter4.JPG

Worked out about £22 all in. :cool:

Cheers
Stot

Stot

18th September 2013, 07:58 PM

Tried out my flyscreen today. Couple of issues. I have mounted it at the wrong angle slightly. I have some BRG gelcoat so I can repair the holes if they are not hidden by the brackets when its all fitted. Second I need to make the brackets slightly longer in the middle section so I can 'fold' them in to the bodywork a bit more.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-R_pr1MYm8hk/Ujn0JwiQmtI/AAAAAAAAIA8/791utUF0HhM/w800/WindscreenBracket4.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-t87I7gDiNHk/Ujn0KdNQ0-I/AAAAAAAAIBA/G3Obe1FJm78/w800/WindscreenBracket6.JPG

I think I will remake them from 4mm or 5mm. Not sure whether to just make some cover plates for the corners or make a solid filler that I can put the seal strip into.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--2sy8TGokh4/Ujn0LZSTnAI/AAAAAAAAIBM/R2-PnjoV9OI/w800/WindscreenBracket7.JPG

Ill probably end up trying both. :rolleyes:

Cheers
Stot

Stot

28th September 2013, 05:13 PM

I have put the Air filter in position today and lengthened the air flow meter cable to reach.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ocDkeaO7Asg/Ukb-m2MJs2I/AAAAAAAAIGw/Y02BAi7rBOk/w800/airFilter1.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-i4ewOrZlTgQ/Ukb-m1gV81I/AAAAAAAAIG4/QwNV2MDvVOA/w800/airFilter2.JPG

Ill probably get an aluminum U bend to replace the rubber part so that it doesnt try and crush when it bends round. I have some sip ties holding it open at the moment.

I also carried on a little with my dashboard. Stuck the aluminium parts to the MDF and rounded the edges with a rasp. I added some extra MDF to the back at the bottom so I can radius round a bit.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-zi7awTSYXnw/Ukb-YrGUXTI/AAAAAAAAIF8/gBKfCIQL2IA/w800/centreConsole1.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aFepRDvTj3Q/Ukb-Y2M6UeI/AAAAAAAAIFw/wbL7XeTGREU/w800/centreConsole3.JPG

Stot

28th September 2013, 05:17 PM

I didn't add the aluminium to the bottom section so I could add some padding at the bottom. I used some mousemat material.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vaxl54FgpLk/Ukb-ZLwVENI/AAAAAAAAIF4/NY9K6OoA70s/w800/centreConsole4.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-o6GYnkcTkjw/Ukb-ZUBpViI/AAAAAAAAIGE/WGLF7gHbkRg/w800/centreConsole5.JPG

I test covered it. The final cover will have a stitch line going left to right to hide the transition from aluminum to mousemat, but to be honest you hardly notice it anyway.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YsKdCGLa7e4/Ukb-ZtC6CnI/AAAAAAAAIGI/a25DAX_v7fU/w800/centreConsole6.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I8hF4-9q4v4/Ukb-Z7bySAI/AAAAAAAAIGY/izrn7VeN1DM/w800/centreConsole8.JPG

Really want that laser cut piece now!

Cheers
Stot

twinturbo

28th September 2013, 09:54 PM

Looking good,

But I would personaly try and find a better location for the air intake as it's going to get very hot air.

TT

Stot

29th September 2013, 06:53 PM

Looking good,

But I would personaly try and find a better location for the air intake as it's going to get very hot air.

TT

Thanks TT.

I was going to shield it from the radiator at the top there but the alternative at the moment is by the exhaust manifold and this should be a cooler option. I may end up putting it below the radiator just above the steering rack so I can duct from the oil cooler vent.

Cheers
Stot

Stot

29th September 2013, 07:02 PM

Well today I did two things. Firstly, I made up a couple of bracket bolts for my throttle cable.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uUKtgPd4ugw/Ukhn_jaOy6I/AAAAAAAAIJU/a5UmlQMhoYk/w800/ThrottleCable2.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-MEnfloMYcwg/UkhoAnwopzI/AAAAAAAAIJg/C6puhIRgyrg/w800/ThrottleCable6.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DVDuMG-ZSUE/UkhoAaic2YI/AAAAAAAAIJY/m6vOfvV4PZg/w800/ThrottleCable5.JPG

The lower one is some M12 threadded rod with an M7 hole in it that takes a lambretta cable adjuster. The upper is the same thing without a thread. I finished them with some nut covers with the ends drilled.

Now what that meant, now that the radiator is plumbed in, the clutch is pressured up and the brakes are mostly bled was that I could do my first drive!

I say drive... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b22DVj5PPJA) It was moving under its own power ok!

Cheers
Stot

Numplumb

30th September 2013, 10:43 PM

Well done Stot hope your wife made you some sandwiches for that trip:D

TheArf

1st October 2013, 08:52 AM

And a flask of coffee, tidy job there mate

Arfon

Davidbolam

1st October 2013, 10:24 AM

Well done on your first drive. Its amazing how quickly you are putting your car together especially with all the nice touches you are adding to it.

David

Stot

1st October 2013, 09:15 PM

Cheers guys. Its nice to see it under its own steam! Not too far to go now.

Exciting thing happened last night, II got an email to say my lasercut was ready! Went and picked it up this morning and set the sewing machine free again when I got home.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-VQ9LJ7h0vMQ/UkssAnk4gAI/AAAAAAAAIL8/ouRtQJ82_kY/w800/dashCovered1.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-I2HBtHd4qL8/UkssBjRVTLI/AAAAAAAAIME/FgUxO8x-AdU/w800/dashCovered2.JPG

The engraved logos came out pretty good. a bit scorched in places but passable. I put the sewing lines in just to give it some interest and to hide the transition on the MDF rom hard to padded.

Looks even better with the dash parts fitted...

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pRrw0Ek8zZg/UkssBweOrKI/AAAAAAAAIMM/_cfM569Me6c/w800/dashCovered3.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-MzyqIq5H5KA/UkssB9DMs7I/AAAAAAAAIMI/Ql8jlp32B3I/w800/dashCovered4.JPG

My friend that did the laser cutting was asking if there was a market for this type of thing. I don't know, how much would you pay for a piece of leather with cutouts for a standard Sierra/MX5 dash? WOULD you pay for that?

Cheers
Stot

Stot

6th October 2013, 08:01 PM

I think I'm getting to the finishing straight now after a busy weekend. In general I got the engine running nicely and made a start on the electrics. The dash is all working, I had cut the tach wire while removing the headlight flip stuff from behind the dash but that was easy enough to get back.

Exhaust is all in and welded up where need be. I currently have it hanging with a rubber strap at the rear.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bblfCqm7okM/UlGw6_cMvyI/AAAAAAAAIWo/6xidOo5lwyI/w800/DSCF9282.JPG

I may make up a bracket to take a bobbin at some point I'm not sure.

Got both front lights on now, and even have them working!

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4qFWubf8eow/UlGw4oxkOBI/AAAAAAAAIWA/E7zOLIKZBro/w800/Lights3.JPG

And I made a cover for the rear of the tub.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-G60gWMT0yHQ/UlGw5T6CbMI/AAAAAAAAIWg/jcFIq32xlOY/w800/RearTub1.JPG

I have the filler on the top there and its on a separate piece that stays attached if the rest is removed.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-feDGkB6L5QQ/UlGw5p1eg2I/AAAAAAAAIWY/T_7VTt8KDB0/w800/RearTub3.JPG

There will also be a leather cover for the back with the filler cap showing through at some point.

Cheers
Stot

Stot

10th October 2013, 08:24 PM

Its dark when I get home from work these days so as I cant work on the electrics in the dark I thought I would have a go at a rear tub logo.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-XXVpCuCqwYE/Ulb8y2pmy1I/AAAAAAAAIXg/MehlToParMs/w639-h271-no/RearBadge.jpg

So it should look something like this.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EWU6JdroYUQ/Ulb-k5gs4WI/AAAAAAAAIX0/8R5JAVow_aI/w620-h400-no/RearBadgeExample.jpg

Ill get it cut out at the weekend. :cool:

Cheers
Stot

Davidbolam

10th October 2013, 09:41 PM

Stot

12th October 2013, 08:41 PM

I cut the badge today. Had an issue with it moving on the last cuts so its a bit funny at the right of the 7 and top of the S but nothing major.

Freshly cut.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Vj9VXT6wHc0/UlmkqsLI9mI/AAAAAAAAIao/L0aszwH75S4/w800/RearBadge1.jpg

Painted and polished.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-u5_QSNsnmFs/UlmkqCnc6mI/AAAAAAAAIag/nXs0KeD2Pd4/w800/RearBadge2.JPG

Unfortunately its too small for the back of the car. It needs to be almost twice the size to suit really so maybe ill put it on my dashboard.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jkg-EcMu524/UlmkqmA2JKI/AAAAAAAAIak/KAY-LLesqKA/w800/RearBadge3.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nih8-9eaG6w/UlmkrMmizQI/AAAAAAAAIas/MjLsYlUepK0/w800/RearBadge4.JPG

Stot

12th October 2013, 08:47 PM

All my engine bay and front lights wiring is in place now too and zip tied to the chassis rails.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-PWjXmeOcKiU/UlmkKFcdk2I/AAAAAAAAIZI/T8opAw9cc6Q/w800/electrics7.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--nUhlqlQ_ZY/UlmkKvGm4WI/AAAAAAAAIZM/mHdwHfc--Jg/w800/electrics8.JPG

Ive trimmed up my nosecone grille too, looks like the nosecone has a slight twist in it to me too as the top is level in this pic but the grille hole seems to be lower on the left.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-95QZtJLsbnI/UlmkKs8yQ2I/AAAAAAAAIZQ/85wmnsVQXZY/w800/electrics9.JPG

Still I couldn't have made that part better myself. :D

Cheers
Stot

K4KEV

12th October 2013, 11:33 PM

looking real good Stot reeeeaal good.....looks like a candidate for spring finish:D keep it up dude

twinturbo

13th October 2013, 08:54 AM

VERRRY NICE! Yet again.

Stot

13th October 2013, 01:14 PM

Cheers guys.

Kev I'm aiming for early December purely because I have some time off then so it would be good to get the IVA done then.

I like the metal badge very nice is it ali and did you sit there and watch it the whole time or wonder off and read 'war and peace' during the run?

I made it from some 1.2mm aluminium sheet I had left over and I stood and watched it squirting it with WD40 every now and then for 1 hour 16mins.. :eek:

I made its big brother today.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vi_aMI5gvN4/UlqK1dL0tOI/AAAAAAAAIbU/NmPC8URI8H4/w800/RearBadge5.JPG

This one is 1.5mm sheet and should be a better fit for the back. The tool paths on this one were simpler so I don't have such sharp points where the lines meet but as its bigger they don't need to be as sharp to look good. This cut the machining time down to 1 hour 6 mins for something thats twice the size. I just need some more paint to finish it.

Cheers
Stot

Johno

13th October 2013, 06:27 PM

Some very nice work there indeed buddy....:cool: :cool:
I'm guessing with a bit of tweaking you can get the twist out of that nosecone fairly easily.....some strategically hidden packing...:D
Keep up the good work Stot and looking forward to your next instalment...;)

Stot

19th October 2013, 02:27 PM

I welded my chassis number in this week. Really should have done this before I painted the chassis!

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cvENquWfR8c/UlrZyKYm0mI/AAAAAAAAIdQ/voTZObLRBr8/w800/ChassisNumber2.JPG

And I bought some jaguar style grille. Needed a nice way of mounting it so I cut some aluminium tabs to be fiberglassed in. They have rivnuts in the end for the grill to screw on to.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-v5MOq1_1D2w/UmKHDDO-RaI/AAAAAAAAIe4/ojmPG6IKmTc/w800/Grille2.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-USWhfJlTgpo/UmKHDCAHWMI/AAAAAAAAIe8/po9ZllhI39g/w800/Grille3.JPG

Ill finish the edges of the grilles with some chrome U trim to give it a fitted look. :cool:

Cheers
Stot

twinturbo

19th October 2013, 03:38 PM

Could you try and do a sh.t job of something to make us all feel better :o

TT

Stot

20th October 2013, 02:33 PM

Could you try and do a sh.t job of something to make us all feel better TT

Ill try TT! I'm sure my IVA fail sheet will be something to behold so don't worry......

However in the mean time, I made some lock stops for my steering rack.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-SFo9_LxdImE/UmPacvj4FCI/AAAAAAAAIgg/RrrL8d1qleA/w800/lockStops1.JPG

The step in them is to sit over the threaded end part.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-drRI2bUrpek/UmPac8K7oCI/AAAAAAAAIgo/Rty7NyrJSS0/w800/lockStops2.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8RhnS6M_jRk/UmPadA3_jkI/AAAAAAAAIgk/wlwFe3sdFg0/w800/lockStops3.JPG

They are sized to match the original knuckle so slip inside the tube this end as needed.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-R6UPpPh16SM/UmPadzYfRpI/AAAAAAAAIgw/WUNai85E4P4/w800/lockStops5.JPG

Cheers
Stot

ayjay

20th October 2013, 09:18 PM

Stot

21st October 2013, 08:12 AM

You have just reminded me that I need lock stops on my car. i may just fit jubilee clips for now:rolleyes:
just as matter of interest it passed IVA with front cycle wings touching the headlamps at full lock. They checked it with me in the car and when I was asked to move the steering from lock to lock I suddenly remembered . I made it look as if it had reached the end of its lock and no one seemed any the wiser:o :D

I used jubilee clips on my last kit and they were fine for a while but disintegrated and left bits of metal all over the rack eventually. Theres a lot of force on the stops when you hit them.

One thing I did think was that I could have conceivably held these together by cutting a gland down the middle for a zip tie or even an o-ring rather than drilling and tapping for bolts. The force on them isn't trying to separate them, just crush them against the knuckle so a zip tie should hold them fine.

Cheers
Stot

TheArf

21st October 2013, 08:21 AM

Ayjay, i'm sure we can sort something out similar to Stots' solutuion

Arfon

Stot

24th October 2013, 10:09 PM

Got my chrome U trim today. Its not flexible at all along its length so I couldn't wrap it round the edges like rubber trim so I had to come up with another idea.

It comes in a coil wrapped sideways so I decided to trim one side off so that it was more like a J section that a U section. To do that nicely with an even cut all the way along I made a little jig out of some scrap MDF.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Oi25IB2brOw/UmmLMGnA_gI/AAAAAAAAIig/L6XY9dQ-igQ/w800/trimTrim1.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hjtiOBks8as/UmmLMQZTP7I/AAAAAAAAIiw/dacNdoV2Ehw/w800/trimTrim2.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DcoZ6KLKiO8/UmmLMWK7JqI/AAAAAAAAIis/QCyx2GHpVZ4/w800/trimTrim3.JPG

The profile was cut/filed into the MDF so that when put together the trim could pull through it. I used a piece of breakaway blade in the middle and clamped it all in a vice. Pull the trim through and voila, perfectly straight cut for the full length.

Stot

24th October 2013, 10:10 PM

Super-glued it around my grilles and it looks the biz. :cool:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cMaMlC4PRn8/UmmLNEG-B8I/AAAAAAAAIi4/aMGx8K6kL3Q/w800/Grille4.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X2rmQ1jCtLo/UmmLNeTl-uI/AAAAAAAAIi0/Pxdip7qyF6o/w800/Grille5.JPG

Cheers
Stot

Stot

25th October 2013, 09:27 AM

Not fully screwed in but as good as I had hoped.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-M3UlE1sWi6I/UmorProP7fI/AAAAAAAAIjc/EpsDGSiiaiA/w800/Grille6.JPG

Cheers
Stot

Stot

25th October 2013, 08:00 PM

Last part for the grille. To mount it I used some 8mm wiring grommets and turned some 5mm id 6mm od crush tubes to make bushed mountings.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n7bHe2gI5R0/Umq-pZdMI3I/AAAAAAAAIko/0rYzeMBHFzg/w800/GrilleMounting1.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qWp4KDojFoo/Umq-pmY3ScI/AAAAAAAAIkw/YKoSVBOT7vg/w800/GrilleMounting3.JPG

Hoping to get at least the rear wings and lighting done this weekend.

Cheers
Stot

Stot

26th October 2013, 02:40 PM

Hoping to get at least the rear wings and lighting done this weekend.

Got both rear wings and the tub secured now so half way there.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-A16j__iA7PA/UmvFqdF9K-I/AAAAAAAAImY/pMlagLh1ZUE/w800/RearWings2.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uAKkwbYWSEk/UmvFrpzy1HI/AAAAAAAAIm0/XFqsZzPWw4Y/w800/RearWings6.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-RvAClla-VxE/UmvFrNTPmTI/AAAAAAAAIms/uyySQKzYdwI/w800/RearWings4.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-lFPaBmKD3uo/UmvFrfW91II/AAAAAAAAImw/MKdfG0tcDFw/w800/RearWings5.JPG

Cheers
Stot

Stot

27th October 2013, 08:29 PM

Hoping to get at least the rear wings and lighting done this weekend.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XKevHTJKs2M/Um1zn93iLFI/AAAAAAAAIoI/Q3Helx7j_ks/w800/RearLights3.JPG

Still need wiring but good progress this weekend. I even managed to first fit one of the front wings before I lost all the light.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZtNUbFzFBXE/Um10YiuJfVI/AAAAAAAAIog/grHPAyEw6Zo/w800/FrontWing1.JPG

I need to figure out how I'm going to solid them up now. Probably going to be a bracket that bolts on to the headlight brackets up front. Thats how Lotus did it soooo...

Still not sure about IVA for these.

Cheers
Stot

davidimurray

29th October 2013, 01:53 PM

Have you checked them against the template in the IVA manual. They look like they might be a bit short on the front edge.

Stot

29th October 2013, 03:40 PM

Yeah the 30 degrees bit is what would fail it, I cant get them any further forward.

I may ask someone to lend me some cycle wings for the test...... Anyone reading?..... Ill make you a bonnet badge.... :o

Cheers
Stot

ayjay

29th October 2013, 04:06 PM

They need to cover the wheel dia. not the tyre;) They look OK to me.

However if you feel you need cycle wings I have a spare pair( no metalwork as yet though)you can use-- in black.

Numplumb

30th October 2013, 11:03 PM

Rally Design have kindly agreed to let me send them back and exchange them for some 11" x 8"s with 7" springs. :D

Cheers
Stot

Hi Stot can i ask you as I'm going to Rally Design were these the right ones in the end?
Also what poundage did you get were they 250? And we're the 14" ones correct for the front, what poundage did you get for them?

Regards Mick.

Stot

31st October 2013, 09:04 AM

Hi Mick,

I ordered these standard GAZ shocks from Rally Design and they fit nicely. About 1/2" little less droop at the rear than the custom extended ones NTS/Saturn supplied which didnt concern me as these are a cheaper off the shelf option.

Front = 14" open, 9.5" closed - 140/095/B12
Rear = 11" open, 8" closed - 110/80/B12

Springs I went for

Front = 350# - 8" - RD1.9/350/8
Rear = 250# - 7" - RD1.9/250/7

Although looking at Skovs latest posts about spring rates he is hardening up the rear somewhat having driven his a while now.

Cheers
Stot

Numplumb

31st October 2013, 04:42 PM

Stot

31st October 2013, 06:45 PM

Hi Stot thanks for that information I think I'll go with the same ones then, one other question the front top wishbones have unequal legs am I right in thinking that the longer one goes to the rear as the brackets don't seem to sit squarely on the uprights either way round but seems better with the long leg at the rear.

Regards Mick.

Actually the long one goes to the front so that the TRE is set back from center. Figure 25/Page 13 of the current Gillham/Saturn plans shows it quite nicely.

I had it the other way round at first and it caused a ridiculous amount of bump steer until I noticed the problem.

Cheers
Stot

Numplumb

31st October 2013, 09:12 PM

Thanks for that I must have looked at that with my eyes closed should've gone to spec savers LOL.

Numplumb

1st November 2013, 06:54 PM

ayjay

1st November 2013, 09:06 PM

Hi Stot I went to Equinox today to get some body parts and mentioned to Dave that you wanted to borrow some cycle wings and he said he might be able to help you if you get in touch with him.
Regards Mick.

Body parts?----What do you need? A couple of spleens, kidney, lungs?:eek:

I have a spare brain--it wont cost you an arm and a leg.:)

Need some more valves for your head?:D

My missus has a spare tyre(or two)

TheArf

3rd November 2013, 12:24 PM

Mrs ayjay isn't reading this then. Don't know if you are brave or loopy

Arfon

rpjg1975

3rd November 2013, 12:40 PM

I thought someone had been taking extra brave pills!

Russ

Stot

5th November 2013, 04:13 PM

Thanks to anyone that was offering the use of front wings but I know Ill need to drill and or glue them so I was hoping for an offer of a lend of some front wings and stays complete. :D :o

Instead I am taking a slightly different route and bought one of these for £16.50 delivered

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/STAINLESS-STEEL-4X4-SPARE-WHEEL-SURROUND-COVER-/00/s/OTAxWDE2MDA=/z/SGUAAMXQL99Sb5~z/$T2eC16N,!zUFIb8bodvcBSb5+zRut!~~60_12.JPG

With a view to cutting it in half to make the front cycle wings. I have a 2m length of 20x20 left over so I can weld some stays up out of that.

May even look half descent polished up!

Cheers
Stot

ayjay

5th November 2013, 04:16 PM

What is it?:confused: :confused:

Stot

5th November 2013, 04:18 PM

Oh yeah. 4x4 stainless spare wheel cover.

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mufejB8wKH0SLqHn0DBBJXQ.jpg

Cheers
Stot

K4KEV

5th November 2013, 04:20 PM

Nice one Stot.....what a cracking idea....its a spare wheel protector yes ! front cycle wings at less than a tenner each effin brill dude, it probably would be possible to mod a set for the back too.

K4KEV

5th November 2013, 04:21 PM

ah beat me to it.

Stot

5th November 2013, 06:41 PM

ah beat me to it.

Ha, sorry Kev.

Not sure it will be wide enough to make rear arches, its probably only ~8" wide but as a bonus it does come with trim all the way round it! I may even need to IVA it on the 165 14" Mazda wheels if its only 7.5" wide.

Even new they are ~£60 which for a pair of stainless steel arches still sounds a good deal.

Cheers
Stot

Stot

7th November 2013, 07:39 AM

I have been fitting the LEDS to my dash recently. All of them worked well except the brake warning/handbrake light. It wouldn't go out when the handbrake was down, but a bulb would. I figured out it must have been the resistance across the bulb was causing a further drop of power that the LED wasn't creating so I added the bulb in parallel with the LED and the LED then goes of as expected.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qMqt5w0-cmA/UntB2yB7bYI/AAAAAAAAIyE/GDj_d0hZnyY/w800/LEDSIn2.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-D4U8Z2LUbTc/UntB2sEPm1I/AAAAAAAAIyA/ITJ0frXVd2A/w800/LEDSIn1.JPG

I spoke to Skov about putting a resistor in there to create the resistance needed in place of the bulb but it worked out I would need one or two of those ruddy great big rectangular ones like you put in the indicator circuit when using LED bulbs so I covered the bulb with a bolt cover so it doesn't illuminate behind the dash and ill just leave that in there!

While messing around with the dash it turns out that the epoxy I used to hold my 'glass' to the bezels wasn't sticking to either the glass OR the bezels and they all fell apart so I had to come up with another solution.

I decided to try and hot glue them. Started off by keying the edges of the perspex discs and dabbing hot glue around the edges.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RYTnt_Q00ZI/Uns_XA85WiI/AAAAAAAAIw8/KLgn_LgN8Hs/w800/GlueBezzels1.JPG

I keyed the inside of the bezel a little too and laid them down in position on some grease proof paper on a flat surface.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1RV_eVwstow/Uns_XboVtNI/AAAAAAAAIw4/G-A2x8tOQSk/w800/GlueBezzels2.JPG

Stot

7th November 2013, 07:43 AM

Then I got out a hair dryer and melted the glue and pressed the bezel into position.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-PeS1EPDsCCg/Uns_XIMjC4I/AAAAAAAAIxI/Eo8ehhV83ZE/w800/GlueBezzels3.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-BY-obmfViHM/Uns_X8XzOII/AAAAAAAAIxE/tOevkTodRJg/w800/GlueBezzels4.JPG

This left some glue that squeezed out as you can see but some white spirit and a good rubbing action and you can get rid of the excess inside and out..

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9wwPLV3LQtk/Uns_X7FaHEI/AAAAAAAAIxY/n5JtT7Egs8k/w800/GlueBezzels5.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-MqjjMsg1ljI/Uns_YOBXQuI/AAAAAAAAIxQ/Z9MMyJJhSOw/w800/GlueBezzels6.JPG

Seems a lot more solid than the epoxy versions and being hot melt glue it has just the smallest amount of give so should hold up to any vibration or flexing.

Cheers
Stot

Stot

10th November 2013, 05:32 PM

Made the first wing stay today. I had some 20x20 left over and as they are temporary I made them out of that.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-q-BiGQ5iq-M/Un_CEzj-FOI/AAAAAAAAI1U/XUo-WgGpy14/w800/WingStays2.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Ogy3y46NBdU/Un_CFDPVqbI/AAAAAAAAI1Y/v_w7pibko9Q/w800/WingStays3.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-e9FWp4Cn5z8/Un_CFaMwxaI/AAAAAAAAI1g/gGsA9KqYY6s/w800/WingStays4.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ApKWipHl0gk/Un_CFpROR6I/AAAAAAAAI1o/5-neTwqRWNM/w800/WingStays5.JPG

For a temporary solution its pretty good. If you bought a new 4x4 ring and took your time this could make some nice wheel arches. These ones are 9.5" wide but you can buy them in different sizes but for £16.50 for the pair I couldn't go wrong.

Cheers
Stot

rdodger

10th November 2013, 08:35 PM

Loving the dash!

Are the warning lights ok like that for IVA? For some reason I thought the legend had to be on the light not next to it?

Stot

10th November 2013, 09:26 PM

Should be fine. It just needs to be clear what the warning lights are but the logos don't need to be on the tell tale.

Where provided Identification of Controls, Tell-tales and Indicators;
1. Must be clear so not to cause confusion.
2. Must be on or as close to the controls, tell-tales and indicators as possible as not to cause confusion.
3. Must stand out clearly from the background.

So as long as black on red satisfies 3 I Should be OK. Ill have some stickers with me just in case.

Cheers
Stot

Stot

6th March 2014, 10:15 AM

Right I have been quiet long enough.

I have been procrastinating because of rain and the fact it took me 6 weeks to get my proof of age letter from Mazda...

I have a trailer now for the car so I can take it to the IVA and to carparks for some testing.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Rar9UWb9VO4/Uu0LJOLdy3I/AAAAAAAAI7Y/A6lKnGXqink/w800/DSC_0078.JPG

Weekend just passed was the first sunny weekend without rain round my way so I managed to get the car out for a bit of work. I managed to spend more time getting the electric winch on the trailer working, even though I dont even need it!

Changed the front brake discs because I had a pulsing when braking and that is now gone. I left the old brake pads in because I remember someone advising that their IVA man suggested using old pads over new pads for the test as they will have better bite that unbedded new pads.

I have the car on the trailer in the garage again for now.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bDbnZBjN4ts/Uu0LGU0ffXI/AAAAAAAAJKQ/eb0VJTpKuto/w800/DSC_0081.JPG

Things I think I have left to do.

Finish fitting the flyscreen.
Paint and cover steering rack extensions.
Paint the wing brackets.
Get the headlights/dashboard illumination working together.
Fit interior carpets/sides.
Fit both sets of harnesses.
Refit the dash.
Replace a broken bonnet strap.
Replace all fluids.
Double Check and tighten all bolts.
Apply for IVA.

Not too much really if the sun will come out and play!

Cheers
Stot

Not Anumber

6th March 2014, 10:29 AM

It looks excellent. Whats the origin of those rear wheels ?

K4KEV

6th March 2014, 11:11 AM

yey Andy.....had wondered where you had got to, tell you what mate, get your iva off now cos you can always defer the date if you are not ready in time, plus it give you impetus to crack on......do it bud:D :D

Stot

6th March 2014, 01:54 PM

The wheels are 15" VW G60 Corrado steelies. They look fairly similar to the original Lotus wheels which is why I like them and the4 x 100 PCD matches MX5 hubs so win win.

They are a lot heavier than the MX5 wheels with PROXES T1-Rs on though! Ill need to weigh them when I get the chance.

Kev, I might just do that now I have my Mazda letter. That was causing me a downer because I had to chase it 4 times. Paid 13th Jan and didnt get it til last week.

I got a new toy in the workshop too, a laser cutter. I have been mucking around with that too. Made a set of card gaskets to fix my compressor for example. I also made some test leather dial faces which look awesome in the light but you would need to front immuminate them for actual use. I may etch my mirrors with "Objects in mirror are getting further away"... :D

Cheers
Stot

K4KEV

6th March 2014, 02:02 PM

now why do I get the inkling that your 1/2 way to a diy cnc plasma cutter:p :p

Stot

6th March 2014, 07:45 PM

Dont think I have the room for a plasma one but the laser is great for the little things.

I was thinking an aluminium badge filled with coloured leather might be cool in the interior somewhere.

Heres the dial I did.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-qTcXIXIDZCc/UxjP5LJIm2I/AAAAAAAAJMQ/MJUfmZqxIlA/h800/leatherDial.JPG

Cheers
Stot

K4KEV

6th March 2014, 07:59 PM

cool:cool: ...although illumination during the night might be an issue....I like the way you are always thinking outside the box mate ...its brill and refreshing.

Stot

6th March 2014, 09:07 PM

Cheers Kev,

It would need something like this above the dial but behind the cover for illumination.

http://www.get-a-led.com/sub/get-a-led.com/images/shop-active-images/flexible-neon-wire-illumination_93.jpg

I used this on my Jester which had metal MK1 Fiesta dials so no rear illumination. Leather dials would be great on the right car I think but you are limited to bright background with black marks.

Cheers
Stot

Not Anumber

6th March 2014, 09:47 PM

The leather instrument face looks brilliant. Adds an element of steampunk elegance.

K4KEV

6th March 2014, 10:21 PM

Ahhh EL wire ....again coooooooool:cool: :cool: :cool:

Stot

18th March 2014, 05:01 PM

Little by little. I finished my silencer mount.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wPi6Zb9l-IA/UyhFOdhadhI/AAAAAAAAJOQ/6dHsiHXVX-Q/w800/RubberMount.JPG

And started fitting my windscreen.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S6iomqkJ5AQ/UyhFYFIOqSI/AAAAAAAAJOg/_ewLwTiyJok/w800/MountedFrame1.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_fP89PSrlTc/UyhFZW79ohI/AAAAAAAAJOo/6TTkP63pS3Y/w800/MountedFrame2.JPG

I think I may decide to IVA with a windscreen. I have the wiper and washer gear so its just a demist solution I need really and I think thats manageable.

I also managed to catch my nosecone on the trailer ramps like a tit. Im not used to sitting so far over the back wheels and turned a little too soon coming off.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0CAQgFumnWM/UyhFfRCZaBI/AAAAAAAAJO0/jF18wUUK-pI/w800/OopsMomentResult.JPG

Need to get some spare gelcoat from Equinox I recon.

Cheers
Stot

twinturbo

18th March 2014, 06:53 PM

Looking good,

Steels on a G60??
TT

Stot

19th March 2014, 06:47 AM

Looking good,

Steels on a G60??
TT

Probably just marketed as G60 but if you Google G60 steel wheels they do come up.

And yes, That nose! ;) :o

Cheers
Stot

Stot

23rd March 2014, 08:29 AM

I have been working on the interior so far this weekend.

The side panels are held in place just by press studs along the edge of the side panels. Covers the sharp edges for IVA and holds them in place.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CByNk1fnsjQ/Uy6ag3_CQFI/AAAAAAAAJQk/lOi-56gxkQs/w800/Studded1.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nWADymT2R78/Uy6ahRRRJYI/AAAAAAAAJQc/FKlAyq9Bvnk/w800/Studded2.JPG

Back panel carpet is also held on with press studs along the top.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RY6Zesg0Ofs/Uy6ag5TGH8I/AAAAAAAAJQY/vWNwDH0IP3Y/w800/Studded3.JPG

Started on the tunnel top but broke 3 drill bits in a row so need to go shopping!

Cheers
Stot

Stot

23rd March 2014, 08:57 PM

Bit more done then it started bucketing down hail!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3k17tWvjLXg/Uy9ImVOKjqI/AAAAAAAAJR4/y3nUllyXIoU/w800/Studded4.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NER2JT1nRmg/Uy9InuHMeQI/AAAAAAAAJSE/08N7mq5Su4A/w800/Studded7.JPG

Passenger side is all done now.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-P-kfkNrS12U/Uy9IpkgaHvI/AAAAAAAAJSM/ksYC4eZWq30/w800/footwell.JPG

Also my dash is all working and illuminating now.

Youtube vid of dash working at night. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7KMSOHmi6w)

Dead chuffed with it.

Cheers
Stot

K4KEV

23rd March 2014, 09:49 PM

nice lickle vid there Andy ....the all white looks pretty good I have to say, and trimwork is tidy too.....keep it up dude....gonna be cold out there the next few days tho:(

Stot

24th March 2014, 12:52 PM

....gonna be cold out there the next few days tho

Oh I don't know Kev, beautiful day for my Birthday today. :cool:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-WtQFhtvYVnw/UzAqHFXNxKI/AAAAAAAAJUw/3ukEpZ0c20A/w800/LovelyDay.JPG

And as a treat to myself I have the day off work and the interior is done and the seats and harnesses all bolted into place.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-IVOkDHdLoew/UzAqI1RdGEI/AAAAAAAAJVA/YX-s3OMzPhY/w800/SeatsIn1.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Vrv0R6luJaw/UzAqIr0ODhI/AAAAAAAAJU8/OTgCSJZAf0g/w800/SeatsIn2.JPG

Stot

24th March 2014, 12:53 PM

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MXXbYmvu34s/UzAqJQx2vHI/AAAAAAAAJVQ/ANnwSH7NY-U/w800/SeatsIn3.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-St6TAYdqLe8/UzAqJs2NDsI/AAAAAAAAJVU/L_ahlxKII48/w800/SeatsIn4.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-amrKjlouJKw/UzAqKHtvokI/AAAAAAAAJVY/C4qLpa0Q2zA/w800/SeatsIn5.JPG

Cheers
Stot

K4KEV

24th March 2014, 02:08 PM

Well HB bud ...I never worked on me birfda.... your build is hitting all the right notes in terms of the "retro" look ....looking forward to seeing those shiny ex wheel covers as cycle wings.

Stot

24th March 2014, 04:18 PM

....looking forward to seeing those shiny ex wheel covers as cycle wings.

Thanks Kev, I did the wheel arches back here (http://www.haynes.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=94429&postcount=349).

They are pretty good but I cant wait to take them off and put the clams on.

Cheers
Stot

carlknight1982

24th March 2014, 09:30 PM

Love the build stot

Can I ask where you got the glass for your windscreen and the Chanel?
I'm thinking of trying to fit one to my roadster

Stot

24th March 2014, 10:08 PM

Love the build stot

Can I ask where you got the glass for your windscreen and the Chanel?
I'm thinking of trying to fit one to my roadster

Thanks Carl,

Glass I haven't got yet but have the phone number of a guy who cuts Defender windscreens to shape keeping the relevant markings visible.

The channel and rubbers I ended up getting from an engineering company not too far away from us here but I collected from a pub in Letchworth in the end as the guy was having dinner there!

Edit: Actually the people who supply the windscreen may have the channel too.

Wigan aluminium in Rossendale Lancashire 01706822993 ask for Peter they make windows for all kinds of classic cars wagons caravans etc etc google the company gives all the details on web page

Cheers
Stot

rpjg1975

25th March 2014, 11:57 AM

I picked up an ex robin hood screen, toughened etc with kite marks off the bay of thieves. Is close to scuttle profile but with some ingenuity I think it will work. At £25 it was a no brainer to try anyway :D

Russ

Stot

25th March 2014, 09:02 PM

I have been making gearstick and handbrake gaiters today. Some day I may remake the top of the trans tunnel so the holes are dead center to the gearstick etc but in the mean time I needed to find a way to mount the gaiter surrounds.

I ended up putting rivnuts into some thick card, punching through the carpet and using epoxy to glue the whole lot to the back of the carpet so I now have nuts in the carpet. (sounds like something from Kama Sutra)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5Fh5VZA6RFI/UzHsrTG08eI/AAAAAAAAJWU/AT4fOYnHckw/w800/Gaiters1.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8vIjlOTpiZM/UzHsr7U9OYI/AAAAAAAAJWY/K74jJkoZz-4/w800/Gaiters2.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U745B1LOchk/UzHssORN0zI/AAAAAAAAJWg/1oS1ofM76aQ/w800/Gaiters3.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ui2RKVnFuCw/UzHstMXL_xI/AAAAAAAAJWk/b2yvpdnskoA/w800/Gaiters4.JPG

Ill machine the surrounds from aluminium to finish.

Cheers
Stot

Stot

29th March 2014, 12:16 PM

Gaiters are in place and work great. I also made up a covered rear panel for the tub.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZC7e4X1l72Y/Uza41aIEydI/AAAAAAAAJY0/nIkKcv_H_HY/w800/ReatPanel1.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-e7oVLkm_egQ/Uza41xcYuFI/AAAAAAAAJY8/Gb8Mnzz9I3w/w800/ReatPanel3.JPG

The filler bracket will be covered red too. :cool:

Cheers
Stot

j.brownster79

29th March 2014, 04:57 PM

looking a nice build there! wont be long now before your having the wind in your hair and fly's in your eyes

Stot

3rd April 2014, 10:41 PM

Picked up some COPs a while back and got around to looming them up tonight. Just need to get a 10000uF cap to solder in and it should be plug and play.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-mLa3QwiPzYQ/Uz3UhCxKM4I/AAAAAAAAJZk/Uw8MEidYMSg/w800/CamCover2.JPG

Saves me having to mount the huge coilpack on the back of my shiney cam cover. :cool:

Cheers
Stot

Stot

5th April 2014, 06:11 PM

Hi All,

I got my COP finished and fitted along with the rocker cover today, I left out the capacitor as many people said you don't really need it.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-rHOUtlhB9SE/U0A2gbMWXwI/AAAAAAAAJew/58iR-3dxW9w/w800/ValveCover2.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Rra1930GaSE/U0A2gws-gkI/AAAAAAAAJe4/rwiwtT70hpk/w800/ValveCover3.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pzT4f7jX9-E/U0A2hQduM0I/AAAAAAAAJfE/7WOF47X6m64/w800/ValveCover4.JPG

I need to make a bracket to hold down the coils but it all works wonderfully.

Also fitted my front indicators which was the last electrical thing I had on my list.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wXZSpRnu8CE/U0A1mbXiCQI/AAAAAAAAJdQ/7ViH7hEt1IA/w1123-h631-no/99Percent3.JPG (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KDhmyE-wJ8)

Click the image for a quick walk round video.

Cheers
Stot

K4KEV

5th April 2014, 06:34 PM

Stot

5th April 2014, 06:51 PM

Well done Andy....that is one exceptional looking roadster, it just looks the dogs in every respect... its amazing how a nice rocker cover sets off the look of an engine as yours does, I was not sure about the wheels at first, but now....they just look...."right"....testament to your judgement, now get that IVA.;)

Cheers Kev. :cool:

I cant apply for my IVA yet because of my VIN number. I emailed the MASET team a couple of weeks ago.

I am writing to enquire about the suitability of the chassis number that has been stamped onto my chassis of my kit car for type approval and registration purposes.

When I built the chassis at the start of last year the advice on the GOV.UK website stated

Allocating your own VIN

You may be able to choose your own unique 17-digit VIN if:
· you have a kit built or kit converted car
· a VIN has not already been allocated by DVLA

Your nearest DVLA local office can tell you how you can do this.

As this was the case the VIN number shown below was created within the letter and number usage guidelines and stamped into my chassis.

SC9MX5HR2DAXXXXXX

I see that this advice is no longer on the website now that I am close to type approving and registering my car and the local DVLA offices are closed.

Please can you confirm that I can use this VIN number to type approve and register my vehicle.

The reply was...

The advice I have received is that if the IVA test has already taken place and a certificate issued to you with SC9MX5HR2DARL0377 recorded on it, it will be accepted.

But, if the IVA test has not yet been carried out, then a DVLA VIN number will need to be issued and stamped into the vehicle before the IVA test is completed.

Regards

So, had I IVAed it and then asked I would have been ok, but now I have asked I have to wait for a DVLA assigned one. :rolleyes:

Cheers
Stot

Stot

26th April 2014, 09:41 AM

Well I have my new VIN now so ill get it welded in and Apply for my IVA.

I have been trying to tidy some stuff up too. I covered my MX5 steering wheel pad with red leather to match the dash centre and laser engraved a horn push logo onto it.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dS6oLE3jK64/U1tvJdNcGRI/AAAAAAAAJqI/kG4G-tDelyk/w800/Padding1.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-UtYw8xUgg5c/U1tvKSTcl4I/AAAAAAAAJqU/VfxO-TQGik4/w800/Padding3.JPG

It fits pretty well and a 150mm radius cant contact the remaining spokes so should be good for IVA as they use a 165mm ball. Ill take the MX5 wheel with me just in case they try and pull the 'not permanent' thing, but I would argue who would go to all the trouble for something they weren't going to leave on!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0m-i6-qpXxw/U1tvK9eoCxI/AAAAAAAAJqY/te986gjjKac/w800/Padding4.JPG

Also been working on a COP tie down for the valve cover.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I_tQlMYXX54/U1tvLsuZOQI/AAAAAAAAJqg/WOoHfsJr088/w800/COPBracket1.JPG

Its very handy having a laser cutter to be able to make card templates before commiting it to metal!

Cheers
Stot

flyerncle

27th April 2014, 01:21 PM

You may/may not have a problem with a welded on VIN No,its supposed to be not easily removable and part of the chassis I believe.

Davidbolam

27th April 2014, 03:27 PM

You may/may not have a problem with a welded on VIN No,its supposed to be not easily removable and part of the chassis I believe.

As long as it's welded all around it won't be a problem

David

Stot

27th April 2014, 07:43 PM

Ive fully welded it. I did it like Skov, cut out a piece and welded in a piece.

Cheers
Stot.

Davidbolam

27th April 2014, 08:49 PM

Ive fully welded it. I did it like Skov, cut out a piece and welded in a piece.

Cheers
Stot.

My mates pilgrim sumo just passed with same

David

davidimurray

28th April 2014, 12:21 PM

Stot

If it was me I would put the Mazda steering wheel on. While yours looks fine, I think the inspector 'judges' a lot by looking at the car. When I took mine for IVA, he immediately remarked on the rubber trim everyhwere, when he actually got the tool out - he walked around the car once and put the tool back in the cupboard without using it.

Oh I also found that a mint assortment helped the inspection process as well......

Stot

1st May 2014, 11:13 AM

I made myself a corner scale yesterday.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AstvbABE-AQ/U2IVutirgGI/AAAAAAAAJrc/IxTavHxJV6Q/h800/CornerScale1.JPGhttps://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-f0V3T2h_NCg/U2IVuC1Ay8I/AAAAAAAAJrU/JnI5efXBC1o/h800/CornerScale2.JPG

Using the area of the piston you can work out the Display PSI>Actual Pounds>Actual Kilos. Each PSI segment on this one is 6.4kg and you can easilly read 1/2 segments, so a ~3kg resolution upto 320kg.

Total cost was about £30 including 1/4" BSP taps that I can use for other projects. I could make another 3 of these for £20 each and do all the corner weights all at the same time, and even use the jacks to level off before reading. :cool:

Cheers
Stot

flyerncle

1st May 2014, 01:04 PM

If this forum pooled its collective knowledge we could rule the world !:cool:

Stot

1st May 2014, 07:51 PM

If this forum pooled its collective knowledge we could rule the world !:cool:

I thought that was what we were doing? :confused:

Tried it out today, the car was on a slight rearward slope but it was a general weight I wanted at this point.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-I6rI-k7cb1Q/U2KVybyNPmI/AAAAAAAAJt8/cGOhdZEwZ_o/w800/Weights1.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YJ95xH3aVfY/U2KVymTWYiI/AAAAAAAAJuE/oBjEKGsAsIQ/w800/Weights2.jpg

Front Driver - 520PSI = 165kg
Front Passenger - 500PSI = 159kg
Rear Driver - 470PSI = 149kg
Rear Passenger - 470PSI = 149kg

So an all up weight of 622kg isn't bad.

Cheers
Stot

Stot

9th May 2014, 08:17 AM

Working on an over edge tub cover at the moment. Around the roll bar and where the tub joins the sides has some less than round edges so this will cover them up. The big hole allows access to my filler cap.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5uEyj0AlXf4/U2yAsQqBptI/AAAAAAAAJvA/-cj22BYxD0Q/w800/OverEdgeTubCover1.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-W0p4l0MJkdk/U2x_6gOQbJI/AAAAAAAAJu0/o-1vYF1JKVE/w800/OverEdgeTubCover2.JPG

Very fiddly trying to get it round the roll bar and struts in a sane way. I will velcro or popper the gaps together.

Cheers
Stot

Stot

9th May 2014, 07:18 PM

Fits quite well over the tub and bits. I have ordered some red zips for the in betweeny bits instead of pins...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FUMVE4WijTo/U20bCa8u5cI/AAAAAAAAJwQ/UOjvxFsOIw0/w800/OverEdgeTubCover3.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rytaunCa1rk/U20bCQ1fGuI/AAAAAAAAJwU/dneJxBQcj-8/h800/OverEdgeTubCover4.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YvFxFGZ8_mM/U20bCKxYYpI/AAAAAAAAJwM/CV-8GTTYOOM/h800/OverEdgeTubCover5.JPG

Just need to trim round the edges now and popper it down. :)

Cheers
Stot

Stot

10th May 2014, 08:58 PM

Well that went well.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1YNYDX0Nakw/U26DN3tvLkI/AAAAAAAAJx8/U_WMOsJPB7s/w800/OverEdgeTubCover7.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mS5QSDkDzl0/U26DOb4H4uI/AAAAAAAAJyI/mdt1VYXjxuM/w800/OverEdgeTubCover6.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-WS_r8mL4YcY/U26DOLsNLXI/AAAAAAAAJyE/Jco_QK9UAbs/w800/OverEdgeTubCover8.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-kdmCD8jz6VY/U26DPBXilxI/AAAAAAAAJyQ/PMxtTE-YB7M/w800/OverEdgeTubCover9.JPG

Cheers
Stot

Dualist

11th May 2014, 11:30 AM

That's well tidy :)

Stot

3rd June 2014, 05:25 PM

K4KEV

3rd June 2014, 06:35 PM

bowt time anawl John:D

Davidbolam

3rd June 2014, 07:21 PM

Sent off my IVA form today with the following still to do.

Replace all fluids.
Check fuel tank grounding.
Brake compensator hole.
Valve Cover breathing hose re-route.
Pedal rubber/grit.
Maybe swap steering wheel.

Seems doable.

Cheers

Stot
I'm hopefully going to send mine off soon. Which forms do you need to complete and where so you get them from?

David

jason 82

3rd June 2014, 09:58 PM

I wonder how long it will take before you get brassed off with dribbling unleaded over your beautiful red vinyl:rolleyes: ?

Stot

4th June 2014, 06:54 AM

I'm hopefully going to send mine off soon. Which forms do you need to complete and where so you get them from?

David

Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) forms (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/individual-vehicle-approval-iva-scheme-forms)

I sent form IVA 1C and IVA 4 along with copies of the donor V5, major components invoices and a a small 30ish photo log of various build stages.

Cheers
Stot

Stot

4th June 2014, 06:57 AM

I wonder how long it will take before you get brassed off with dribbling unleaded over your beautiful red vinyl:rolleyes: ?

Leather....:p I'm used to gloving up and grabbing the towels before I fill anyways so I think it will be ok, just got to be careful.

Cheers
Stot

SeriesLandy

4th June 2014, 08:49 AM

I'm hopefully going to send mine off soon. Which forms do you need to complete and where so you get them from?

David

It's also worth applying for the v55/5 form online as it takes 2 weeks to arrive and you can't just print it off.

Stot

5th June 2014, 08:50 PM

Heres a few current pics. If you spot anything suspect let me know!

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-3SK2vs6h_6w/U5DJPwWqBZI/AAAAAAAAKB4/ZNY5Nw7noZU/w800/IVABooked2.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-JVg13c8rdb4/U5DJQSPxCOI/AAAAAAAAKCA/r5K5SAyfD-Q/w800/IVABooked3.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-YhQlXmusEV0/U5DJQ0FGf-I/AAAAAAAAKCU/nRAnkosCpeg/w800/IVABooked4.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-unyNL90WPQs/U5DJRRRTJcI/AAAAAAAAKCg/LWlS1xQkWnI/w800/IVABooked5.JPG

Stot

5th June 2014, 08:51 PM

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jrBLgJpr6nw/U5DJS1DyFzI/AAAAAAAAKC0/uZqwhBpr7w4/w800/IVABooked7.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Zu5fQHp7rkI/U5DJTSjkJVI/AAAAAAAAKCw/oSq9SrJ-HEU/w800/IVABooked8.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SPgMcUCHx2w/U5DJO9TYdTI/AAAAAAAAKBo/qWJmK1VT_SI/w800/IVABooked12.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gpqZlRblJSI/U5DJPVG6TCI/AAAAAAAAKBw/eMsXRbQuLmA/w800/IVABooked13.JPG

Cheers
Stot

K4KEV

6th June 2014, 12:05 AM

looks pretty much the dogs John.....does not look like there are any issues re the photo's but when mr iva gets started you will never know until the large mama sings:D

Enoch

6th June 2014, 05:46 AM

Absolutely stunning:)
Only thing I can think of - does the handbrake need adjusting? It looks like it comes up quite high. When I sva'd my Robin Hood I got a failure point because the handbrake came up to near the end of it's travel or some similar wording. I had to adjust it so it only came up 3 clicks of the ratchet. the exhaust clamp may be an issue as well. Cant see from the photo but it looks like there may be a sharp edge on it. You would get away with it if it was below the level of the floor but it could be an issue where it is. If the bolt is hex headed and it can be done up by a spanner just rotate it so the adjuster bit is between the pipe and the body so they can't touch it with the test sphere. Hope that makes sense - it's early!
Best of luck with it, you have built something quite remarkable there, it's quite an inspiration.
Dave.

Stot

6th June 2014, 08:12 AM

looks pretty much the dogs John.....does not look like there are any issues re the photo's but when mr iva gets started you will never know until the large mama sings:D

Cor its been that long since I posted you forgot my name Kev! :D

Cheers
Andy

flyerncle

6th June 2014, 08:39 AM

Cracking job,interesting idea with front indicators saw the same idea but with low profile lamps at Stoneleigh.

K4KEV

6th June 2014, 09:21 AM

Ooooops soz Andy....I am lousy at remembering names, anyways you have used some nifty techniques in your build... now that kind of thing always sticks in my mind, looking forward to the next chapter ANDY:D :D

Stot

6th June 2014, 09:23 AM

Cheers guys,

The handbrake is only about 1/3-1/2 full travel. I have tried to make a new cable for it but mild steel weld blob on a stainless cable just breaks off when you put handbrake type pressure on it. Some argon and SS wire should do it though.

With the indicators they fit the style ive gone for, and when I fit clams after IVA that is where they will be so I think it works overall.

Cheers
Stot

Davidbolam

6th June 2014, 11:55 AM

Can you post some photos of how you have covered the castleated nuts attatched to the bottom of the uprights.

hope this makes sense - im wondering how to cover mine as there is a pin going through it and im sure its in an area to be tested.

David

Stot

6th June 2014, 01:25 PM

I'm pretty sure thats in the exempt area within the wishbones. Figure 5 on page 135 of the current IVA manual.

Cheers
Stot

Davidbolam

6th June 2014, 03:33 PM

It's also worth applying for the v55/5 form online as it takes 2 weeks to arrive and you can't just print it off.

Is is definately a V55/5 form.. there is also a V55/4 form which looks more appropriate?

David

Stot

18th June 2014, 04:03 PM

Got my IVA date now, 8th July first thing.

Car is pretty much there now, I'm going to make a new handbrake cable but other than that its pretty much ready for the test.

It self centres, fronts lock before the rears. fuel tank earthed, new oils all round. Doesnt over heat. I havent cut myself on it in a number of weeks... What else could there be? :eek:

Cheers
Stot

Numplumb

18th June 2014, 05:08 PM

Good luck should be no problem with your build the only thing I would worry about on your build is the front side repeaters there is some rule about seeing them with the main indicator at some angle don't know what I haven't got that far.
Regards Mick.

SeriesLandy

18th June 2014, 05:09 PM

Good luck with the test, i can't really see anything worrying. Have you got rear reflectors?
Other than that take some tools and trim ect. My tester made me take harness bolt off so he could check depth.
He also wanted to see docs for the braided brake lines but said the website where I bought them was good enough.

K4KEV

18th June 2014, 05:15 PM

Andy ....I think you might need to check the angle of visibility on your cycle wing mounted indicators specifically when on full lock right or left as if you were say turning left at a T junction traffic approaching you from the right might not see your left front indy .....just a thought bud.

Stot

18th June 2014, 05:48 PM

Got reflectors in the middle of the taillight units. Ill check the angles but I think I read that the angles of visibility are tested with the wheels straight ahead. They do nipple out so should be somewhat visible.

My harness bolts go all the way through my roll bar and you can get to the ends. The lower ones can bee seen up the tranny tunnel or by pulling my side panels back a tad so hopefully I wont be taking too much out!

Cheers
Stot

j.brownster79

18th June 2014, 09:09 PM

Good luck stot fingers crossed I'm sure after following your build your have no probs can't wait till it's my day!!!!! Got my chassis number the other day whoop whoop!!!!

Stot

18th June 2014, 09:24 PM

Checked the angles.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7B4R7KpSzyY/U6H0V2JufaI/AAAAAAAAKEo/9oxiQ9BHyUg/w800/45Degrees1.JPG

There is a set square on the floor with a piece of angle at 45 degrees. From there from the floor the indicator is clearly visible.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ls_21f4e4cs/U6H0VnzkpkI/AAAAAAAAKEs/-H7m1m_U6oY/w800/45Degrees2.JPG
Even at about 20 degrees you can still see it so I think it should be good!

Cheers
Stot

K4KEV

19th June 2014, 12:34 AM

Yep I agree and reckon you are ok

TheArf

19th June 2014, 08:25 AM

Stot

19th June 2014, 09:24 AM

Good luck mate, it will be like a walk in the park, you will breeze it as your attention to detail is fantastic and you would have to get the inspector from hell, that's on his time of the month to fail you.

Arfon

Soooo you're saying it will be something big and obvious I fail on? :o :D

Tonight I am ready to set my final ride height and corner weights the easy way.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BK825Fs7qA8/U6Kdmg2PRfI/AAAAAAAAKFI/FBc5Lzrv_pA/w800/SetOfScales.JPG

Cheers
Stot

Stot

19th June 2014, 08:56 PM

Quick vid my wife took as I was taking the car back to the garage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwmbKJJYUfI

Cheers
Stot

robj

21st June 2014, 09:41 AM

The car is looking good and sounds nice. I'm going to have to get mine moving

Stot

26th June 2014, 08:41 PM

My snagging list is down to...

Fit Manufacturers plate.
Rubber around brake pipe hole at back of tunnel

So I made myself a new manufacturers plate with the new VIN.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OszubN92U28/U6x2P8DCFZI/AAAAAAAAKG4/nZ1-9Ia009g/w800/ManufacturersPlate2.JPG

Etch sprayed some aluminum sheet black and laser engraved away my design. Its like reverse screen printing! :cool:

Cheers
Stot

NeilW

27th June 2014, 01:22 AM

Great idea, looks very nice

TheArf

27th June 2014, 09:27 AM

once again absolutely stunning work

PorkChop

27th June 2014, 06:33 PM

The car looks absolutely superb Andy.

You should be very pleased with yourself.

Stot

28th June 2014, 08:41 PM

Thanks again guys.

So today I thought I would give the trailer a once over and I got to thinking about the weight of it. I kinda weighed it before and thought it was about 260kg, Roadster is ~620kg and the trailer is plated to 950 so I thought I was ok.

Turns out that the trailer weighed in at a porky 410kg! :eek:

The runners were made of 2, 10 ft x 500mm pieces of 6mm steel tread plate so I have replaced that with some 18mm WBP ply and its down to 290kg.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X9RK1C7ny_0/U68X2KYl7yI/AAAAAAAAKIM/fpz0StWYTq8/w800/LightenedTrailer1.JPG

So nearly 140kg of steel there. Seemed a bit overkill. :rolleyes:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Vux0JSS5eLA/U68XZAPFijI/AAAAAAAAKH8/2fg2PtMaAEU/w800/LightenedTrailer2.JPG

Cheers
Stot

CTWV50

28th June 2014, 09:08 PM

Is that an old caravan chassis? Been thinking of putting a trailer together lately.

Stot

28th June 2014, 10:30 PM

It is but it was made into a trailer a yonk ago. New trailers are supposed to be IVAed now. :rolleyes:

Cheers
Stot

Stot

29th June 2014, 08:24 PM

thailoz

29th June 2014, 10:33 PM

ouch !!!! glad you are ok .we do tend to take H&S a bit lightly when working on our projects but that shows you how easly it can bite you back.

full face sheild looks to be on the cards for me:o

CTWV50

30th June 2014, 09:35 AM

It is but it was made into a trailer a yonk ago. New trailers are supposed to be IVAed now. :rolleyes:

Cheers
Stot

Typical, I'll forget that idea then.:rolleyes:

StruveD

30th June 2014, 08:45 PM

Some of you may remember me promoting wearing eye protection when grinding when I posted a pic my eye ball with a metal shard in it. Well I was wearing eye protection this time when the 0.8mm blade shattered,

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-BXcPOWDzeMc/U7BnABD6AFI/AAAAAAAAKI4/PriRogvlrWg/w800/FaceBang.JPG

like a hammer to the face. :eek:

I converted an old welding mask after that.

Cheers
Stot

I would like to further add to the safety list, that if you are using a hole saw to cut through sheet steel, and said sheet steel is a crotch level... be sure to properly secure the steel from spinning. Sliced through shorts, underpants, thigh skin, and received a firm knock to the plums. After seeing my leg I wasn't sure what I was going to find in the gentleman's region.

flyerncle

30th June 2014, 09:09 PM

Ahmen to that,had an 8in disc blow up on me once, luckily had full face mask hat and gloves on but still made me nearly incontinent.

Be carefull out there.

Stot

30th June 2014, 09:21 PM

Well at least it wasnt in vain.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kJf5uizAdFw/U7HGvTogp4I/AAAAAAAAKJU/b79nM2CJHEE/w800/TowedUp.JPG

Cheers
Stot

robo

1st July 2014, 05:22 PM

I would like to further add to the safety list, that if you are using a hole saw to cut through sheet steel, and said sheet steel is a crotch level... be sure to properly secure the steel from spinning. Sliced through shorts, underpants, thigh skin, and received a firm knock to the plums. After seeing my leg I wasn't sure what I was going to find in the gentleman's region.

We all get a bit complacent with grinders. A friend of mine was wearing goggles and overalls while grinding when a blade gave up and it tore the top off his knuckle. Leather gloves are also a must.

Bob

Stot

1st July 2014, 07:44 PM

We never listen though, even to ourselves. :rolleyes:

On the trailer, I just weighed trailer with car all strapped down and it comes in at 902kg including the ramps and has 82kg on the nose as loaded. :D Well happy.

Cheers
Stot

Stot

8th July 2014, 12:30 PM

Well I'm just back from the IVA and...... I have a small list of things to do. :rolleyes:

There were a few nuts that I had forgotten to re-tighten by the end like the adjusters on the caliper end of the handbrakes but the main fail points were

Radius on the front and side repeaters.
Radius on the top of the front shocks
headrest height in its lowest position is too low.
Air filter needs securing.

Everything else they liked. Retest on 23rd. Not a bad one really, a weekend of work.

Cheers
Stot

skov

8th July 2014, 12:52 PM

Stot

8th July 2014, 01:15 PM

Cheers John, I ordered a couple when I got back.

Ill screw a piece of neoprene covered wood to the bottom of the head rests to stop them going down too far and the gap between the headrest and the seat back be below 25mm.

Other things can be covered or tightened but my front indicators im not sure on. I may try filing the side ones.

Cheers
Stot

Davidbolam

8th July 2014, 02:13 PM

K4KEV

8th July 2014, 02:23 PM

Job well done I say....all easy fixes thankfully and at least you know that you will get the back end of the summer to play with it:D

Stot

8th July 2014, 03:27 PM

On the shocks it was the very end of the spring that was causing the problem so simply rotating the springs so that the upper chopped end is at the back would solve it. I will put CV boots over them like Skov though, £2.50 each on ebay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130240893261) must be worth it for the peace of mind that I wont need a 3rd test.... :D

I didnt have a cover on the lower balljoint nut with the split pin and they were fine with it because its in the wishbone area.

Cheers
Stot

davidimurray

8th July 2014, 03:57 PM

That's a very good fail.

I used stretch boots all around my suspension - some pics in here - http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/photos.php?action=gal&user=davidimurray&folder=Pre IVA

CTWV50

8th July 2014, 10:40 PM

Well done. I hope I get as short a fail list. :)

twinturbo

10th July 2014, 06:35 PM

Well done, minor items ;)

TT

Stot

10th July 2014, 09:42 PM

Thanks TT. Talking of 'T' I got some cheapish bits to see if this was going to work in the roadster with the MX5 engine.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--XcZMG-RC6Q/U773712_9gI/AAAAAAAAKMk/tZ3Xe7jUHPk/w800/Turbo2.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n8Y1j5UeXtw/U77377gy3fI/AAAAAAAAKMw/9m6z4QYxFmE/w800/Turbo3.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1f_QfYFGTqY/U7739J9dn7I/AAAAAAAAKM0/hH8oc0omrE0/w800/Turbo4.JPG

Its a Garrett/AirResearch TBO339 turbo off a Saab 900 I got for £50, manifold was £110 delivered. Fast spool for a mild turbo to around 150-170hp hopefully.

Looks like it will just about work. :cool:

Cheers
Stot

K4KEV

10th July 2014, 09:53 PM

That 'd be a T25 ....standard on the nissan 200sx...it is possible to get over 200bhp out that Andrew

Stot

10th July 2014, 10:03 PM

The old Saab ones are a T3 flange as it goes but the specs are very T25 like. I would have definitely got a 200SX one if the manifold were T25.

At the moment I don't know how good my engine is so Ill probably go for something mild to keep me interested and get a second engine I can rebuild over winter/spring to take up into the 200s.

Cheers
Stot

jason 82

11th July 2014, 08:52 PM

skov

11th July 2014, 09:22 PM

Damp squid, lol Don't put it on a pedal stool.

Stot

12th July 2014, 08:28 AM

May I suggest that you get your turbo rebuilt ? Not trying to be a damp squid, but if there is play in the turbo shaft, the impeller may catch the housing, sending fillings into the bores. Engine rebuild time. Also if the seals go, it will drink oil, and smoke like hell.:eek: Just don't want your mood dampened by a turbo failure. Excellent job on the car, well done. :D

That was the plan. I thought i would buy it dirt cheap to see if it fits, and if it does, rebuild it and I have a genuine Garrett at the price of a Chinese copy.

To be fair there is a little play in it but there is no oil in it and nothing is touching/rubbing. No marks in the compressor housing at all. Thats not to say the seals aren't going but when its got oil in it and the shaft is floating in the bearings the play may be negligible.

I'm going to fit a Golf TDI intercooler into the nose cone so if the turbo ever does crap out nothing should make it into the engine.

Cheers
Stot

K4KEV

12th July 2014, 10:58 AM

When I rebuilt mine there was still a little play in the shaft and that was with new bearings so you are correct Andrew there indeed does need to be some play for the shaft to 'float'..... no play would soon lead to failure as the metals expanded due to heat.

j.brownster79

12th July 2014, 12:32 PM

All turbos have play in the shaft I'm sure on the web there is tolerances somewhere it allows for heat expansion but I go by if it's not touching the sides it's fine to wind up!!

Stot

12th July 2014, 10:24 PM

Well back to the IVA stuff. I got a lot off the list today.

One of the things I hadn't fastened properly was the AFM and air filter so I made up some brackets for it.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-KUbgtdEnpzA/U8GmKgp0pZI/AAAAAAAAKRY/Z-LAUskzBeM/w800/AFM1.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--9HU1ldhyiY/U8GmKq7s32I/AAAAAAAAKRU/imvNComdX7o/w800/AFM2.JPG

Not an ideal place I know but it will do.

Also my shock tops. As you can see below the way the spring end was was causing trouble. I turned the spring and put a single piece of CV boot corrugation on the top of it. The rest of the spring is fine so that should do it.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-z8e_CwpQtLM/U8GmNRp9AfI/AAAAAAAAKR8/me_Z0SEzI5c/w800/ShockRadius1.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-48XIvGSTyZQ/U8GmNxyw_KI/AAAAAAAAKSE/OWs-FdJgojo/w800/ShockRadius2.JPG

Stot

12th July 2014, 10:28 PM

I also had a length of wires going to the gearbox that wasn't secured at 300mm. I drilled a small hole through the rib on top and secured it to that.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3GCf7lnjvLU/U8GmPBBbjuI/AAAAAAAAKSU/nwNdvhRKZrg/w800/WiringGearbox1.JPG

My headlights had some radius issues too. I added some piping but I had to add an extra large washer to give the piping something to grip to. I made a washer that could slide under rather than de-wire everything.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-GONDEKc3G6A/U8GmKORUUWI/AAAAAAAAKRQ/2LhAAmxRNU8/w800/HeadlightBracket1.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rjNf5isTyQA/U8GmMIIn_II/AAAAAAAAKRo/QyWyQzZX518/w800/HeadlightBracket3.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j6eGj1sYA4A/U8GmM1sO7gI/AAAAAAAAKR0/d5u_o3z4UlQ/w800/HeadlightBracket4.JPG

Stot

12th July 2014, 10:37 PM

Also made some addons to my headrest. I started by making a copy of the tool they used to measure.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E7gnPnC6SKo/U8GmPw2MsjI/AAAAAAAAKSc/whAcuuyvR7Y/w800/headrest1.JPG

I got the point of the 'arbitrary' 136x53mm block when they were using this. The position is roughly where the base of your spine is when you are seated.

Standard position was just a little low,

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4ycchZduPH8/U8GmQanLtvI/AAAAAAAAKSk/9GqPj8omft4/w800/headrest2.JPG

so I wrapped a piece of wood in foam and leather and screwed it on to the bottom of the headrest. Added some fuel hose as bumpers to stop it being able to click in position too low and voila, higher than 700mm and a gap no larger than 25mm.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-i09L05szB1M/U8GmQzfpbhI/AAAAAAAAKSs/0x1p1juj4_k/w800/headrest4.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TO2NSlWDIk4/U8GmRjb1t_I/AAAAAAAAKSw/0l6eJzziv8k/w800/headrest5.JPG

I also filed my side indicators and they are now greater than 2.5mm radius. Probably going to have to swap the front indicators to something else though unless I can find some 3/4 round edge rubber or something.

edit: Im going to try some of this heavy duty heat shrink tubing (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251337049385). One or two layers should bring the radius at the front edge of the unit up to over 2.5mm.

Cheers
Stot

Stot

13th July 2014, 04:46 PM

Done my list now except the headlight aim and the front indicators.

Covered the exhaust clamp with heat wrap.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rOQq9GhVbvw/U8KopoQQsjI/AAAAAAAAKUU/juJHyZN2lfI/w800/ExhaustWrap.JPG

and tightened the handbrake cables on the calipers.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-NRRCbh360Kc/U8KmlLJfyXI/AAAAAAAAKT8/eHIfCtzV0F4/w800/HandbrakeCales.JPG

Course originally I checked these when the handbrake was on so the felt tight, with the hand brake off though it was obvious they were loose.

Still got next weekend to come up with some ideas for the indicators if the shrink wrap doesn't work. Headlight aim we can do at the retest.

Cheers
Stot

Stot

14th July 2014, 07:58 PM

Indicators possible Plan B. I thought the washer idea from the headlights might work here.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MO_euLXeTB8/U8Qm0oV3RdI/AAAAAAAAKWM/47J0AV4vW-I/w800/IndicatorsPlanB1.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XarRdB-Ez7Q/U8Qm0vKl1zI/AAAAAAAAKWI/8tRPk87dFHQ/w800/IndicatorsPlanB2.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nKdHx6c9MJE/U8Qm0R_pYfI/AAAAAAAAKWE/ztvsil4eDFQ/w800/IndicatorsPlanB3.JPG

I will probably have to glue this on so plan C is a hybrid of one of these slightly smaller with shrink wrap holding it in place.

Cheers
Stot

Stot

16th July 2014, 12:07 PM

Ok so Plan A worked out perfectly.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-QyP6-_yPaKs/U8Za83ORwsI/AAAAAAAAKXM/YZ4jNvcoapA/w800/IndicatorsPlanA1.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Zx3O7BtjC2s/U8ZbANdrWCI/AAAAAAAAKXc/rUiJjgiw9d8/w800/IndicatorsPlanA2.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-UF5E-MUl5g8/U8Za_7htRbI/AAAAAAAAKXY/gVNbOHdf4jo/w800/IndicatorsPlanA3.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-69hj52Ekj94/U8ZbEqfT8kI/AAAAAAAAKXw/CzGRNXtleTE/w800/IndicatorsPlanA4.JPG

When shrunk this is over 1mm thick so the radius is more like 3.5mm now.

Now that I have the heat shrink I think it would be/have been a good solution to the shock tops and even the headlight brackets too!

Cheers
Stot

CTWV50

16th July 2014, 04:51 PM

Clever that, I didn't know you could get heat shrink that big. :eek: Where did you get your track rod end covers from? Do you have a link?

Davidbolam

16th July 2014, 05:13 PM

Clever that, I didn't know you could get heat shrink that big. :eek: Where did you get your track rod end covers from? Do you have a link?

Chris,

I got mine from furore. They were fairly cheap but I'm you you can buy them at screwfix as they are just electrical glands.

With the agm bodywork the front lower wishbones adjuster tube sticks out. I have bought 4 x 25mm silicone black end caps from ash hoses and they cover them nicely.

David

Stot

16th July 2014, 05:23 PM

Yep I got them through Fururueuoore too but on ebay (www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221478785639).

Just snip the tip off and they slide on nicely. The ones from Screw Fix (http://www.screwfix.com/p/tarus-external-gland-20s-pack-of-2/82136) come with all the gubbins you dont need.

Cheers
Stot

Stot

16th July 2014, 07:46 PM

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DfYayD3kK8I/U8bIECjj3eI/AAAAAAAAKZ0/-u3xY8ANzzc/w800/IndicatorsPlanA5.JPG

Almost looks like they came that way. :cool:

Thats the IVA failure list done except the headlight aim, roll on Wednesday! :D :D

Cheers
Stot

CTWV50

18th July 2014, 09:13 AM

Thanks for that I will purchase some forthwith... They look better than before Andrew.:cool:

Stot

18th July 2014, 10:37 PM

I got my TDI intercooler in the post today for my post IVA project.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vwu-dh2791Y/U8mSnB4NJwI/AAAAAAAAKbY/PNCLT5Bl0gE/w800/Intercooler.JPG

Its not huge, 8" x 7" x 3.5" core but should fit nicely in the nose cone and be fine for my purposes. It even came with a combined 3bar MAP and IAT sensor I can mount onto my intake plenum.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Jo-k8IHrDhk/U8mSnbQcjnI/AAAAAAAAKbU/-0_EVWAqXnM/w800/MAPIAT2.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hr6-h_yFNuY/U8mSnSvy8nI/AAAAAAAAKbQ/bpnsU77z8D0/w800/MAPIAT1.JPG

All for £18, cant grumble.

Cheers
Stot

Stot

23rd July 2014, 12:06 PM

Well that all worked.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4xTOrSKd2OU/U8-V8C-NGII/AAAAAAAAKd8/SnF1HUSojPw/w800/Pass.JPG

Whoop! :cool:

Cheers
Stot

skov

23rd July 2014, 12:11 PM

Woo hoo, nice one mate!

voucht

23rd July 2014, 12:51 PM

Congratulations Stot! You car sets a very high standard, I always found it stunning!
Well done!
Now, you can enjoy the roads in summer time :)

K4KEV

23rd July 2014, 01:25 PM

Many many congrats Andy.... even though its a re test I'll hazard a guess and say your smile was beyond ear to ear (well it was with me) hurry up and get your reg stuff in to enjoy a late summer blast

TheArf

23rd July 2014, 02:17 PM

Congratulations on a pass well deserved

Arfon

Stot

23rd July 2014, 04:47 PM

Thanks guys. Yes it was a nice feeling to get the piece of paper.

Now the registration process to battle on with. I think I'm all set with that except I didnt have insurance up to now and you need that to register and get your first tax disc so I have got a year with A-Plan nice and cheap at £148 4000miles/yr which should be plenty so paperwork should be going to the DVLA tomorrow.

They even confirmed that they can put my private plate directly on the car (assuming it should get a donor related plate anyway) so I dont need to wait for a DVLA assigned one and then wait for it to be transfed. Bonus!

Ill have a trailer for sale as soon as the registration is done too. :P

Cheers
Stot

Dualist

23rd July 2014, 06:32 PM

Congrats Stot, great build :)

dubzter

24th July 2014, 09:25 AM

Congrats, well done.

CTWV50

24th July 2014, 09:57 AM

Congratulations. Must be great to have the pass now.:)

SeriesLandy

24th July 2014, 01:38 PM

Well done on the pass. £148 is cheap too for ins.
Keep chasing the dvla after working day 10.

Stot

24th July 2014, 04:06 PM

Thank you thank you.

I should stop really but my post IVA list now includes,

Windscreen and wipers
Plumb in a Microsquirt ECU
Re-loom
Turbo
Clam shell wings
Spare wheel carrier.

I'm most looking forward to Microsquirt and re-loom at the moment. :eek:

Cheers
Stot

CTWV50

24th July 2014, 05:05 PM

I'm most looking forward to Microsquirt and re-loom at the moment. :eek:

You're a sick man!

K4KEV

24th July 2014, 05:36 PM

yeah YEAH.... DO IT... DO IT... DO IT:cool: :cool: :cool:

Stot

2nd August 2014, 01:22 PM

Got my windscreen glass today, £35.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1Cuo2UsS8m8/U9zWmX9WoMI/AAAAAAAAKog/g7If3Lz_VpQ/w800/PostIVA1.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-w0xrpAgOZJM/U9zWmcZzTtI/AAAAAAAAKoc/t0zJm-4XN1E/w800/PostIVA2.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cBBD6S3236k/U9zWlkEoeBI/AAAAAAAAKoU/n9hvnUoST6w/w800/PostIVA3.JPG

Course now I need wipers and demisters. :rolleyes:

Cheers
Stot

CTWV50

2nd August 2014, 01:31 PM

That's cheap, looks good too! Next you'll be fitting air bags and air con!:)

Stot

2nd August 2014, 09:25 PM

Yeah I was chuffed with the price. 6.4mm laminated glass and they ground the edges too.

Wiper positions and lengths are taking some calculating but I think I have it cracked so to speak. My windscreen is quite shallow so I have to use 8" blades and 6.5" arms but it should work out.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4yN9ONAI0ig/U91Hu5Ch36I/AAAAAAAAKpA/67GOmGOFTcw/w800/windscreentemplate.jpg

Wiper boxes mounted with the rack at the bottom and the wiper motor under the passenger scuttle.

Cheers
Stot

Stot

5th August 2014, 09:14 PM

Got my wipers in place tonight.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_48o3H8yFkk/U-E6gHGh1fI/AAAAAAAAKqI/Gh8SC6FD-f0/w800/Wipers1.JPG

Just need to find a way to mount the motor now but the sweep on them works out well.

Cheers
Stot

flyerncle

6th August 2014, 10:16 AM

Looks good in a nice retro old school sort of way......:cool:

K4KEV

6th August 2014, 03:20 PM

very 'polished' indeed Andrew as ever keep it up matey.

SeriesLandy

6th August 2014, 05:30 PM

Stot

6th August 2014, 05:32 PM

The screen looks great and suits your car perfectly . I still don't know if I want one as I don't think it 'looks' as good but I have to wear a bike hat so I can see. Unless anyone else has any ideas.

I do have a set of Aviator goggles that I use on my Bike and that was option 2 for me. :D

http://www.helmetcity.co.uk/product_images/b/959/Aviator_lens_smoke__56247_std.jpg

Cheers
Stot

skov

7th August 2014, 08:23 PM

I tend to wear these most of the time (with the strap fitted rather than the arms):

http://www.uksportseyewear.co.uk/product.php/38/kit-car-glasses-biker-glasses

If you search the locost forum a discount code pops up for them periodically.

johnl63

8th August 2014, 03:59 AM

what are the wipers you used Stot?

Stot

8th August 2014, 09:06 AM

The wiper system is classic Mini, like this but I got and old used set for £15.

http://www.s-v-c.co.uk/uploaded/thumbnails/db_file_img_1140_800x800.jpg

The wiper arms and 8" blades I got from CBS as they are fully adjustible arms and I didnt know how long I would need to make them once the wheel boxes were installed. Now I know the length I could probably cut down the standard mini wiper arm I have but meh.

All in ~£70 for the wipers.

Cheers
Stot

Stot

11th August 2014, 01:05 PM

Heres the shortest video ever showing the sweep I have managed on my postage stamp windscreen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWfW00bISv8

And here is a picture of my Megasquirt install in progress.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_DuMB2F0gY4/U-iu5qzaXWI/AAAAAAAAKr8/67ZDMjzQ7m0/w800/Megasquirt1.jpg

It runs, not to great as I ruined a coil bit its all in, stock ECU is unplugged and everything seems to be working.

Cheers
Stot

Dualist

11th August 2014, 08:31 PM

Wipers and windscreen are spot on mate, nice job.

Stot

18th August 2014, 10:46 AM

So I took a hack saw to my loom yesterday and got rid of quite a few KG of copper and fuse box.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Q_OuEbr-wxs/U_HF5iiuohI/AAAAAAAAKw8/eR8acC1Ln8s/w800/Re-Wiring4.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hyhCxRUNWe8/U_HFz-22IBI/AAAAAAAAKw0/E-cOPU5WOFg/w800/Re-Wiring5.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ng2QKM8NLto/UiNdqCthvvI/AAAAAAAAH18/DM_a7-gOxu0/w800/Wiring1.JPG
Under dash before,

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vr__h6JyLDk/U_HF9BSBTqI/AAAAAAAAKxE/dfl-x4Ue5cA/w800/Re-Wiring6.jpg
and now.

Obviously have some to go back in but no where near as much, maybe 10-15%.

Cheers
Stot