New Build thread

[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

[K4KEV]

Well I will need to get my finger out because the IVA forms have just gone to the PO....felt like going for a job interview.

[jason 82]

Well done Kev ! Good luck.

[Oscar]

Thats a very nice little bit of Improv with the pipe-cover-fabric. Looks like it provides a lower profiled radius than edging strip would?

Work like this makes me wonder if I'll ever have the patience to get all thse extra touches done when the time comes! Not that I'd ever have a chance of getting it as tidy as yours

[K4KEV]

It does Oscar....I have always tried to use what I have at hand, but always try to think what can I use instead ?, is it cheaper without looking sh*te, can I "make it" it.......the latter is one I have used throughout the build.
Having just had another scour of the iva manual I have chosen to leave my coolant leak till after the iva as it is more of a weep than a leak, the manual only states leaks from ...steering, brakes, fuel, suspension would be a fail, it says nothing of coolant or oil, so I am going to chance it.

[Davidbolam]

Have you decided which. Test station you are going to use?

David

[K4KEV]

I opted for Newcastle, even though they are supposed to be pretty harsh, I did have a think about Beverley but it is a wee bit too far away and Newcastle is only 40 mins.....Carlisle was my second choice, you are welcome to come along to see what its all about David.

[Davidbolam]

Originally Posted by K4KEV

I opted for Newcastle, even though they are supposed to be pretty harsh, I did have a think about Beverley but it is a wee bit too far away and Newcastle is only 40 mins.....Carlisle was my second choice, you are welcome to come along to see what its all about David.

I'm only 2 mins from the test centre so if you need any urgent mods you can lend my tools!