New Build thread

[K4KEV]

Already used that string once.....spent a lot of time sorting the headlights and associated relays/fuses but IP have eventually got them to do as they are told.
So the headlamps are permanantley fixed and wired in

[K4KEV]

Am pleased to report that nearly all of my wiring has been sorted with a mega amount of patience and get this...... up to now only one blown fuse although that could change.....side dipped and full beam were an absolute nightmare all caused by an incorrectly placed earth above the ignition barrel once I got those sorted virtually everything else fell into place ignition light, oil light handbrake and fluid level working as they should indies all working inc hazards all tell tale illuminating when they should.....still looks like spagetti but the tidy up starts tomorrow......really ought to think about getting it off the trestles soon as well

[K4KEV]

Got me a nice Apexi Power Intake air filter all the way from Hong Kong, pleased to say it is the genuine item and what a price ...£17 delivered.....same filter over here is around £40.... rapidly approaching de-trestle time and onto its wheels for the first time...few days I hope ,just need to get underneath fully checked over. and bleed the brakes.

this is not the final resting position of the air filter it will be moved post IVA

[K4KEV]

Nearly forgot about this little bugger to lock in the mushies .....see the effin tinworm creeping out, you can never stop it entirely

[Ricky]

Hi kev what if you put the mushrooms on a lathe and cut a groove into it where the grub screw goes into so that its not able to move up just a thought

[Johno]

Builds looking awesome Kev,
Really like the exhaust and cover plate, nice touches that make a whole lot of difference.
So what's next on the agenda?

[K4KEV]

Ricky....Could have done that but by my reckoning you will only need to move it once after IVA so I will redrill and tap hole in mushy then.

Johno....yeah, cover plate is functional ...I made it that shape on purpose as it will act as a heat sink/soakaway to protect the f/glass at that closest point of exit....next up will be change water pump as there is a very slight leak so want to get it done before permanently fitting nose cone, then if everything underneath is ok it will be onto its wheels and will be sending IVA form off tomorrow