Another build thread

[ayjay]

Looks like "The fly"

[Johno]

Glad to hear the "Tango diff" is holding up.

Do you think the failure was purely because the rubber mounts where in shear like you say?
Obviously a bit concerned as I'm using the same mounts but in compression and tension.
What did you wear before your new goggles?

[skov]

Originally Posted by Johno

Glad to hear the "Tango diff" is holding up.

Do you think the failure was purely because the rubber mounts where in shear like you say?
Obviously a bit concerned as I'm using the same mounts but in compression and tension.
What did you wear before your new goggles?

Yes, I'm pretty sure it failed due to my half ar5ed job using rubber mounts in shear
I had a look at your mates chassis when I visited Porkchop's and I can't see your diff going anywhere the way you have it sandwiched with one in compression and one in tension at all times.

Before I got my rediculous hat and goggles I was switching between sunglasses and a full face motorcycle helmet.

These are the shades I use (PM me if you want a 20% discount code):

http://www.uksportseyewear.co.uk/pro...-biker-glasses

They're great for short trips and slow/town driving, but I find the bike helmet much more comfortable if I'm going to be driving above 40mph for any length of time.

[skov]

My odometer passed 1000 miles today!
Only one major malfunction during that time can't be too bad can it

[Johno]

That's good to hear
You've said in another post you have changed you're shocks about. What setup are you currently running.

[skov]

Originally Posted by Johno

That's good to hear
You've said in another post you have changed you're shocks about. What setup are you currently running.

I'm currently running 400lbs on the rear and 250 on the front.
The rear feels about right to me, but the front is a tad too soft.

I'm going to fit some 325lb springs on the front next week.
I was going to go for 300lb, but I managed to pick up the 325lb springs second hand (but unused), for less than half the price of a pair of new 300lb springs

[skov]

Ah ha, I found my old build thread! Time to resurrect it.

My tax ran out on the 1st of January, and I won't bother re-taxing it until spring, so it's winter rebuild time.

I did have a list of things I wanted to improve, but seeing as it's been burning a litre of oil every 100 or so miles I'd better fix that first
Not 100% sure what's wrong, but googling suggests I probably need to replace my oil control rings.
Started tonight by unbolting various bits from the engine in preperation for removal.

Just need to decide whether to rebuild it, replace it with another 1.6, or replace it with something a little more potent.