Spikehaus First Tear Drive!

[Spikehaus]

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

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

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5179/5397668221_00ddee0ec6_m.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5135/5398268388_dd5cf90327_m.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5253/5397691301_1e1819c552_m.jpg

Snagging Items:

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

[Tatey]

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

[shh120m]

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

[dogwood]

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

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



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

Done for Stoneleigh, do you think?

[Spikehaus]

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

[Bonzo]

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

Me too David :eek: :D


Nick
A huge well done to you mate :)

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

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

Ohhh, quite Green with envy :)

[monsterob]

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

[HandyAndy]

Thats Fantastic news Nick, a HUUUUUGE well done mate:cool:

Your Roadster certainly looks the beast with that engine :cool:

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

I look forward to the video :p

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

cheers
andy

[Spikehaus]

Cheers Andy,

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

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

Long live Haynes Forum & Kitcars!

[HandyAndy]

Cheers Andy,

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

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

Long live Haynes Forum & Kitcars!

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

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

cheers
andy

[AshG]

well done spike another milestone reached.

Dave & Ronnie WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY DRIVING? it was only a 1.6 pinto when i took you guys out in it you wait until stoneleigh this year, you wont have time to poop your pants as you will be too busy trying to prise you eyeballs out of the back of the seat.

[dogwood]

WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY DRIVING?
you wait until stoneleigh this year, .

Well if you don't know...
tunnel....blue flashing lights......ring any bells ?????? ;)

You aint going to get me near you're car with the new engine...:eek:
BTW I'm going to be checking up on you're build in the next couple of weeks.
So expect a surprise visit...:cool:

[DaddyA]

Nice one Nick,

looking good. Been round yours a couple of times (alll locked up), have to come round for a closer look and a listen to that engine.

[Wgroove]

Fantastic job Mister Spikehaus !
Nice pics too.
Where did you bought your propshaft, underneath te pics is written NWP.
Is this a company in the UK ? Could you send me some info ?

Thanks,

Hoping to get my roadster soon on the same level as yours !

Regards,

Wim

[Bonzo]

Hello Wim

NWP are a UK based company, here's a link to their web site :)

North West Propshafts (http://www.northwestpropshafts.com/)

[Spikehaus]

:) Hello Wim

NWP are a UK based company, here's a link to their web site :)

North West Propshafts (http://www.northwestpropshafts.com/)

Looks like that one has been answered, my prop was a heavy duty version so it cost a bit more, about £120 delivered, it was sent overnight courier!

For info it was:

700 mm L x 50.8 mm Dia Propshaft, 35 mm dia x 25 Teeth Sleeve, 4 Bolt flange

I am sure they will help you out,

Daz,

Sorry we where not it, usually close up at 3.30 and been away for a few weekends, when its a nice day give me a shout and we will make sure we are in. Not long until we can get a picture of then side by side!

[Wgroove]

:)

Looks like that one has been answered, my prop was a heavy duty version so it cost a bit more, about £120 delivered, it was sent overnight courier!

For info it was:

700 mm L x 50.8 mm Dia Propshaft, 35 mm dia x 25 Teeth Sleeve, 4 Bolt flange

I am sure they will help you out,

Daz,

Sorry we where not it, usually close up at 3.30 and been away for a few weekends, when its a nice day give me a shout and we will make sure we are in. Not long until we can get a picture of then side by side!

Thanks for the detailed info !
I believe that you using a T9 gearbox. Mine is a MT75, will that make any difference ? The original prop i got was a two piece shaft. Do i have to use a piece from the old one ? Does the new one comes also in two pieces ?

Regards,

Wim

[davedew]

Wim,

Below is a picture of the prop I got from NWP. If you tell them what gearbox & diff you are using, and the distance from the diff flange face to gearbox oil seal and they do the rest.

As said before made and delivered within 24 hrs. Quality product & price.
Prop is one piece with two UJ's.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Chassis%20Assembly/SAM_0308.jpg

[Spikehaus]

Bailey Morris Ltd have a few great PDF;s to capture the information you will require:

http://www.baileymorris.co.uk/kitcar.asp

[Wgroove]

Thanks for the info and pictures !
Does anyone have a picture of the propshaft and adaptor plate for use on a MT75 ?

Thanx,

Wim

[Wgroove]

Meanwhile i contacted a few company's that you guy's recomended, and they told me that i needed an adaptor flange.
Somebody sended me this link as an example.

http://www.jarkeborn.se/index.php?start=15

But i don't understand how that thing will fit my gearbox ?
Does anyone has got some experience with MT75 propshaft ??

Thanks,

Wim

[Spikehaus]

Just a quick update to my first test drive, I am really pleased with progress since the start of this thread.

Snagging Items:

Locking nuts require on steering rose joint TICK
Book designed steering rack mounts flex while turning. Re-engineer. TICK
Possible hydraulic clutch required as it is very heavy. PENDING
Secure padded seats 50%
Fix nosecone and top / bottom radiator mounts TICK
Postive camber requires setup, toe in/out TICK
Install offset mushrooms to correct self centering / grub screws TICK
Bleed brakes again as still spongy TICK
Alternator rattles on chassis, reposition brackets TICK

Additional jobs completed,

Install nose cone indicators TICK
Cap of heater matrix pipework TICK
Secure ignition amplifier TICK
Repostion header tank for improved access TICK
Modify sump 50%

:)

Plenty of pictures on the links below:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5016/5468076213_ac62def4d3_m.jpg

[HandyAndy]

Nice one Nick, that "snag" list is getting smaller & smaller :cool:

Car is looking really nice, I like all the attention detail present in all your build photos .

Only thing that caught my eye with regard the IVA test, are you putting extensions onto the nose cone indicators?

Can,t wait to see your car in the flesh, have followed your build all the way, seems so long ago that we were both buying parts at Stoneleigh, nice to see your car almost finished :cool:

cheers
andy

[Spikehaus]

I have a set of mini wing repeaters, but to be fair, I copied the postion of them of the Saturn Website Photos???:confused:

[HandyAndy]

It wasn,t the position of the indicators on the nose, I can,t remember the measurement off the top of my head but the indicator lense needs to be within a certain distance from the extreme outside edge of the car ( rear wings being the widest part of the car),
I "borrowed" Ash,s extensions ;) that seem to have fallen off after his test ;) :D

I too have small front indicators & the extensions more or less position them just in front/below the headlights.....for the test ;)

When are you planning on taking the IVA test Nick? as I might have some extensions "available" for when you do.

cheers
andy

[Spikehaus]

I guess I could turn a pair on the lathe in no time if required, still yet to read the IVA document!!!! Do I need too when I have you guys to do it for me??:p

Not sure on the test date yet, just I had a week between jobs, do decided to get on with a few bits. Maybe around June / July if all goes well:)

[HandyAndy]

still yet to read the IVA document!!!! Do I need too when I have you guys to do it for me??:p



:o ....I,ll shut up :D

I look forward to more build updates :cool:

cheers
andy

[Bonzo]

Brilliant stuff Nick, build diary looking great :)

Nice to hear that you have managed to find some time to have a good set to on the remaining jobs :cool:

Whith a little luck, you may be able IVA the build just in time for some summer fun :) :)