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Post by sandancer73 on Jan 12, 2014 8:42:41 GMT
Me and the boy picked up my Mk3 double hoop rocket kit yesterday.
Build plan - New registration build using 2.0l engine, I will be trying to keep cost to a (realistic) minimum. I hope to get the car returned to RTR for around September for IVA.
Will keep the build up to date when possible and I'm sure there'll be plenty of questions as this my first kit build (I have previously rebuilt a Defender and worked on Hot Rods).
Thanks in advance for any help.
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Post by bingo on Jan 12, 2014 18:38:38 GMT
"Minimum" best thing to do with that statement is screw it up and throw it the bin!!!!
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Post by dgibson on Jan 12, 2014 22:25:24 GMT
Well come aboard! Enjoy the journey! There is lots of good support from the board. So start posting progress and questions.
Cheers
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Post by juddyjuddster on Jan 13, 2014 7:35:26 GMT
Well done Lee and good luck, good to see another Rocket round these parts.
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Post by sandancer73 on Jan 13, 2014 12:52:10 GMT
Started aligning / marking off the floor ready for cutting.
Thanks All.
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Post by sandancer73 on Jan 20, 2014 14:43:42 GMT
Could someone please confirm if a Mk3 Fiesta steering column UJ will fit the rocket rack?
I'm sure I got the link off one of the threads, I have contacted Transit parts with details but he couldn't help me without a chassis number.
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Post by bingo on Jan 20, 2014 16:09:47 GMT
how many splines are there
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Post by Paul (madeye) on Jan 20, 2014 16:11:12 GMT
for ka, 8 quid from andrew pages
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Post by bingo on Jan 20, 2014 16:15:27 GMT
how many splines are there
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Post by sandancer73 on Jan 20, 2014 20:30:53 GMT
I counted 36 splines and dia 14mm. I will contact Andrew Page.
Thanks.
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Post by sandancer73 on Jan 26, 2014 6:32:30 GMT
Weekend progress - Rear hubs pressed in, rear callipers cleaned up, painted and fitted, Front hubs cleaned up, painted and fitted, steering rack and column fitted and front and rear bulk head templates made (pending additional holes).  Floor fitted with suspension loosely fitted.  Front suspension, note I just found out that the Focus calipers are not part of the build and aftermarket units are required (another blow to the budget).  Rear suspension requires tightening and geometry set-up.  Front end sorted, was nearly without original brake caliper mounts until I was informed there used for the wing stays (Thanks Paul).  Rear brakes, reused focus and new discs and pads (now't fancy at the moment).  Wilwood set-up, took a little time to figure out, but after a few attempts I got there (thats the bit I like, figuring out how it works without step by step instructions).  Rack fitted, I lifted it 12mm which has nigh on made it parallel with the wishbone arm.  Steering column fitted and new wheel. |
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Post by sandancer73 on Jan 26, 2014 6:52:48 GMT
I counted 36 splines and dia 14mm. I will contact Andrew Page. Thanks. Andrew Page - £20. |
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Post by sandancer73 on Feb 4, 2014 21:39:46 GMT
Got a bit more done over the weekend, front floor fitted, rear bulkhead cut and rear tunnel cut.
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Post by bingo on Feb 4, 2014 22:21:37 GMT
Speak to RTR re rack as they tell me that there is no issue with bump steer anymore, also what steering wheel and boss is that .......I LIKE!!@@
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Post by sandancer73 on Feb 5, 2014 14:17:25 GMT
Bingo,
I have asked Paul at RTR, just waiting a response. The wheel is a Mountney and not sure of the boss I I purchsed it used (but still looks brand new).
Cheers.
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