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Post by mabbs on Aug 26, 2011 19:21:40 GMT
Also got an e-mail today with the progress on the supercharger bracket:  This is the main peice to the supercharger fitment. Quality machining work. Will be going for anodising then should have it ready to fit by next week end. This will then be available as a bolt on kit for the Rocket and Sonic running a Zetec  |
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Post by Kevin Patrick on Aug 26, 2011 19:49:59 GMT
...currently picking up my jaw off the desk. Absolutely stunning Mabbs!
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Post by fossie on Aug 26, 2011 19:54:58 GMT
Mabbs - I hate to say it but I think your pics are the sole reason for all us other rocket builders not uploading pictures - surely you must have a few duff ones you can show, maybe one where your garage looks less like an operating theatre or one that doesn't contain carbon fibre ;D
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Post by CBR ocket (tonyslee) on Aug 26, 2011 20:16:04 GMT
looking good mabbs, Luke has done another great job with the exhaust .
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Post by andychalmers on Aug 27, 2011 1:42:29 GMT
Im with fossie on this one. ME thinks a garage tidy up is needed, sod it im building another garage lol. Looks awsome, and you knicked my exhaust back box idea, darn but you posted it 1st. Back to drawing board. Mine will have to be upswept twin bike back boxes.
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Post by mabbs on Aug 27, 2011 18:18:35 GMT
looking good mabbs, Luke has done another great job with the exhaust . Hi tony, yes Luke has done a stirlin job on the exhaust. Was your exhaust that started the questions rolling at RTR as to what can be done !! |
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Post by mabbs on Aug 27, 2011 18:32:51 GMT
Mabbs - I hate to say it but I think your pics are the sole reason for all us other rocket builders not uploading pictures - surely you must have a few duff ones you can show, maybe one where your garage looks less like an operating theatre or one that doesn't contain carbon fibre ;D Hi Fossie, I really wish more people would show off their build pics and cars more as this is what got me started. It's good to see others progress and for me by posting pics, those more in the know can spot my mistakes - but I must admit you only get to see the good stuff from my build - not the - shall we say errors  Must admit the garage is tidy and I like to work that way, but the workshop is a $^!# hole. The garage needed to be plastered for fire regulations from an extension built and the floor cost a total of £165 to tile and a weekends work- cheaper than floor paint - so there is method in the madness  |
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Post by paulhartburn on Aug 28, 2011 11:36:08 GMT
I think ive worked it out. you leave all the bits out on a night and the elves that made all the coblers shoes come in and build it.. ;D
truely awsome mabbs. i have one already on the road if it gets too much and you want to swap...
keep up the good work..
regards Paul
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Post by scottie999 on Aug 28, 2011 14:35:03 GMT
Did my car with the bike cans in similar layout to yours and they are superb. No problems with IVA either putting them on the back. Lovely burble with the silencing baffles in and they will make your ears bleed if you run it baffless.... and thats just with a little 1.8 in. |
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Post by chrisw on Aug 29, 2011 16:41:52 GMT
Cracking build Mabbs! Very jealous of your 'operating theatre'.
Chris
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Post by mabbs on Sept 23, 2011 9:39:24 GMT
Some more progress made over the past few weeks, but I seem to be taking more bits off at the moment than putting on !! Wing mirrors now fitted complete. Decided to opt for some with integral side repeaters. Hopefully they will pass IVA, if not will have to come-up with a temporary idea to get the car through. They were originally black and I had to smash the mirrors to disassemble them for paint. Then make a pattern to get some new mirrors made. Also fitted the polycarbonate screen which I have slightly re-modelled from the original shape.  |
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Post by mabbs on Sept 23, 2011 9:41:38 GMT
I have not been happy with the electrical sleeves covering the steering rack, and by chance I come across these which I think look more tidy:  |
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Post by mabbs on Sept 23, 2011 9:44:50 GMT
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Post by mabbs on Sept 23, 2011 10:17:41 GMT
Have got some more pics to take but battery run flat !!
Supercharger bracket is on and fitted to car. Charger and alternator fit perfectly.
Exhaust is back from being ceramic coated but can not fit this until the sump is returned from being modified (again)
Fuel tank is being modified to accept the Webcon fuel pump/swirl pot/sender all in one unit
Pre-rad and charge cooler are under way
Dash2 carbon surround is in the pre-preg oven. This will complete the dash lay-out.
I have also decided not to put an engine cover on the car, but will be putting some polycarbonate side panels on. Will have to do something temporary for IVA
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Post by Andy888 on Sept 23, 2011 11:27:05 GMT
Holy shit. That is absolutely stunning. I'm genuinely in awe.
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