Got a bit of time today so i prepared a little info on what iv done so far, with some pics and wot-not, comments and constructive criticism welcome.
first a bit of info:
using a 2.0 zetec engine with either gearbox, depending on what i can get hold of. will be turbo charging the engine when its in but for now just leaving it standard, using the original ECU and injection system on the engine.
my car will be for track use only so will be using a full roll cage and strengthening the chassis slightly.
Day One
Sorted the disaster of a garage out today, had a huge clear out, and built a new build table with a nice piece of 38mm MDF for a base.
put up some racking and sorted the pile of steel i had into some sort of order, this time round i'm going to cut ALL the chassis rails by hand, last time i used one of those daft rage saw things which caused more pain than gain, should be fun
Day Two
marked out the build table and chocked it up with some bits of MDF i had lying around, then cut the base rails for the chassis and slotted them into place on the table, didn't get chance to tack them yet as i don't have any MIG gas, will get some tomorrow
Day Three
Tacked all the bottom rails together today then started on the dreaded front frame, had a full day (6 hours or so) and managed to get it as close to perfect as i could! then tacked it to the base of the chassis.
Day Four
Got loads done today, uprights top rails, seat backs and a diagonal or two, starting to look more like car now, making me feel like i'm achieving something again.
Day Five
A good five hours in the garage today saw some more uprights, top rails and a couple of diagonals finished off, its flying together now, because iv already built the chassis once and had a disaster i kind of know what im doing so getting things level and square is proving a bit easier
Day Six
The last of the top rails and diagonals done today, will be adding some more supports to try and keep the chassis as stable as possible under cornering. starting on the seat back next
Day Seven
got the seat back rails done today, and moved the chassis forward ready to start on the rear framework.
Today
ordered the suspension and shocker brackets today from talonmotorsport.