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Post by wilmat on Sept 23, 2011 13:34:30 GMT
Great build it look brilliant
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2011 14:08:17 GMT
Stunning..
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Post by mabbs on Sept 29, 2011 18:49:19 GMT
Have had a lot of parts returned this week from being modified and made - so plenty to get on with now. Final piece to the dash has arrived which apparently was very difficult to make. Dash lay-out is now complete, just needs wiring:    Behind the dash is were I envisage to put the battery. |
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Post by mabbs on Sept 29, 2011 19:05:55 GMT
Some pics of the under bonnet which I have been concentrating on recently: Bonnet Rams fitted. Easy to fit but a pig to get the lift correct. I have gone for some 150mm stroke length units as the 200mm fouled the steering column cover:  I have decided to ditch the twin pot reservoir and use a Tilton 3 stage for the brakes and clutch so they are all on separate lines. I had to modify the brake pots to take float switches for IVA and safety:  Pre-Rad for charge cooler has been made and fitted. This is a'twin pass' unit and will help in keeping the charge air to the plenum consistently cool. Raised charge air temps can loose your 50 BHP once engine is up to temp, so this will (hopefully) keep it all cool  This will now connect to a charge cooler which is being made.  Full under bonnet shot. Have started to direct the air flow so it can only travel through the rads before it exits the bonnet air vent. I have had another piece of kevlar/carbon sheet made to close the floor and made some panels to direct the air. Many thanks to 'Motorhead' for his thread on Cooling.  |
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Post by mabbs on Sept 29, 2011 19:14:55 GMT
Supercharger bracket:   This is a very nice piece of CNC work. Still to have all the pulleys, etc fitted, but it encompasses the engine mount, alternator, tensioner and supercharger. A kit is now available to purchase for the rocket owners. Standard 2.0 Zetec engine with kit = 220 BHP  ;D Forged engine and other mods up to 400 BHP   Very nice linear/progressive BHP/Torque curve. |
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Post by Froggy on Sept 29, 2011 19:59:04 GMT
wow wow wow!!! looking absolutely stunning! your attention to detail is just outstanding. well done, you should be very proud of yourself for what your creating. wayne.
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Post by andychalmers on Sept 30, 2011 14:22:58 GMT
One word, "Awsome"
Now I'll go cry in the corner as yours is better than mine lol.
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Post by JimK on Sept 30, 2011 16:25:38 GMT
Hi Jon, Looks stunning ;D However if you zoom in on the centre console I have noticed a couple of screws are out of alignment...... Regards Jim |
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Post by mabbs on Oct 1, 2011 20:38:22 GMT
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Post by motorhead on Oct 3, 2011 11:27:19 GMT
Holy Cow, that's some car.
Please weigh it when you're finished. It would be nice to know how much lighter yours is!
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Post by flynn on Oct 3, 2011 11:39:18 GMT
I dont think he has done it to save weight, or he wouldnt have those heavy seats. ..................but, my word is it pretty  |
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Post by motorhead on Oct 3, 2011 11:46:40 GMT
Sure is.
Every time I read this I keep thinking, "must go and wash ours."...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2011 13:32:37 GMT
Might be a stupid question, but what is the switch on the right of the line of 3 with the fan symbol?
I am assuming it is to turn the fan on, but what are the thoughts behind it?
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Post by mabbs on Oct 3, 2011 20:41:34 GMT
I dont think he has done it to save weight, or he wouldnt have those heavy seats. ..................but, my word is it pretty Thanks Patrick. I have saved alot of weight with wheels, bonnet, no engine cover etc, but have added weight with seats, etc. Not sure what the final weight will be, but your right in saying weight saving is not my key factor - but hopefully should be still relatively light |
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Post by mabbs on Oct 3, 2011 20:44:58 GMT
Might be a stupid question, but what is the switch on the right of the line of 3 with the fan symbol? I am assuming it is to turn the fan on, but what are the thoughts behind it? Well spotted. It's nothing more than a spare switch should I want to add anything in the future. I chose the fan switch as I may use it as an override for the rad fan or add another fan to the pre-rad, but may not use it at all ?? |
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