DaveStruve Build Log

[StruveD]

Here's a shot of the completed engine. As far as I can think, there is nothing left that need to be done on the mechanical side of things.



So I moved on and started putting together the roll bar from kinetic. While I will probably never race it, I will be tracking it so I went ahead and gave myself a bit over 2" from top of the bar to the top of my helmet. So this should comply with the majority of rules out there.

[StruveD]

Heres the final roll bar configuration. The lower stays are 2 brackets with 1/2" bolts run through the tubing.

[jason 82]

Cracking job ! You must be really pleased with your car. I bet your car is costing a fair few thousand to build isn't it ? I think what you paid for your supercharger, Is my budget for the entire build misses has told me a grand tops, I said of course babe no problem. In true bloke style we are marching on to the mighty 2k ! Lol it will be our little secret.

[StruveD]

Originally Posted by jason 82

Cracking job ! You must be really pleased with your car. I bet your car is costing a fair few thousand to build isn't it ? I think what you paid for your supercharger, Is my budget for the entire build misses has told me a grand tops, I said of course babe no problem. In true bloke style we are marching on to the mighty 2k ! Lol it will be our little secret.

Yeah I kinda stopped keeping track after buying the supercharger. I believe I told my wife $5000 US when I pitched the idea to her. I think I'm now closer to $8000... not including tools and welding equipment. For the most part now I'm done with major purchases. I need a aeroscreen and switches for the lighting. My bigger problem wasn't really the cost, as much as it was the time frame. I was expecting this to take closer to 2 years to finish thus spreading the cost over a longer period, I am on track to finish in the next 2 months which is 12 months total. Anyway, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel now, and since we really have no formal inspection I really look forward to the coming months. Should be able to test drive it this week and then move on to skinning the body.

[flyerncle]

Does look good,well done Dave.

[StruveD]

Took the first test drive today.

http://youtu.be/QW6wP82s-1w

[TheArf]

Well, that looks to me like someone might be holding the tiger by the tail, grab a hold and see what bites you.

It's awesome

Arfon