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Post by mabbs on Feb 25, 2011 8:12:55 GMT
Hi mabbs I'm really lovin your build, and the story that this thread is telling. It's great to see the ultimate expression of a Rocket. It's right at the other end of the spectrum from my car but I think thats another plus for the Rocket, it can offer a car from my spec at about £7k to your spec which would appear to cost a little more. My reason for dropping you a line is to check that your uprights have some webs on the back, I can't see from the picture above, but if there is no extra bracing, with the power you will generate, you will need to reinforce them. Just checking Cheers Mattsmev Hi Matt, Thanks for the kind words. With regards to the uprights, they do have some webbing (see pic below) which is now standard in the kit but I believe the earlier kits did not have this webbing. The Motor sport company owner that is building my engine noticed this when he collected the engine as he has seen them without the webbing and was concerned but has given it the OK. Hopefully they will do the job but this is why I am posting as many pics as I can of the build. This is my 1st build and there are many Rockets out there and owners like yourself who can help me and others with there experiences. From my point of view the more comments the better   |
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Post by mabbs on Feb 25, 2011 8:25:26 GMT
Oh, and another thing, the uprated engine mounts are a good idea, I have burst one of mine at a sprint day. It is filled with oil which leaked all over the place. I drained it and filled the mount with sikoflex to reinforce it, but your mounts look cool. Cheers Mattsmev I found the engine mount manufacturer and visited the company who gave me a demonstration on the mounts which convinced me this is the way to go. The OEM torsion mounts on most cars are designed for comfort which allows the engine to move for smooth acceleration I have been told, and with consistent hard acceleration will cause the engine mounts to fail - especially the oil filled unit as it it quite soft. The downside is that you will feel more engine vibration thought the car but they do two hardnesses for competition and fast road/race applications. They are not that much more expensive as a kit than the OEM units so was an easy decision for me. They can also be purchased individually and my personal opinion is that the torsion mount is a must for these cars to reduce inertia and rocking of the engine |
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Post by Tim Kerr on Feb 25, 2011 8:36:44 GMT
Can you tell us where to get the mounts and how much. My engine is out getting rebuilt and aiming for 220bhp so makes sense to change them now!
Tim
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Post by mabbs on Feb 25, 2011 8:56:26 GMT
Can you tell us where to get the mounts and how much. My engine is out getting rebuilt and aiming for 220bhp so makes sense to change them now! Tim Hi Tim, Sent PM Jon |
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Post by roadtrackrace on Feb 25, 2011 22:19:32 GMT
The high performance engine mounts will shortly (i.e. next week) be available from us. We'll keep you posted RTR |
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Post by roadtrackrace on Mar 18, 2011 20:28:36 GMT
Good day
We now have the engine and gearbox mounts for the Rocket in stock. We have them in fast road or race spec, so contact us for more details.
Regards
RTR
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Post by mabbs on Apr 3, 2011 18:08:11 GMT
A bit of an update below. Making slow progress at the moment and waiting for some key parts still, but doing as much as I can in prep for them to arrive.
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Post by mabbs on Apr 3, 2011 18:13:15 GMT
Collected gearbox yesterday - full of Quaife parts and looks like new - well it is, all apart from the casing ;D  Very pleased with the help, support and quality of the finished gearbox thanks to Motor Sport Transmission Services - highly recommended |
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Post by mabbs on Apr 3, 2011 18:16:16 GMT
Front Winglets now complete with a new bracket and support bar. I may also run some steadys upto the frame after the IVA:  |
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Post by mabbs on Apr 3, 2011 18:19:15 GMT
Made some front cycle wing adjusters to help with removal of wheels as my cycle wings will lip-over the tyre slightly:  |
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Post by mabbs on Apr 3, 2011 18:22:47 GMT
Fully braided accelerator cable installed and awaiting other end to connect too   |
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Post by mabbs on Apr 3, 2011 18:32:03 GMT
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Post by mabbs on Apr 3, 2011 18:35:27 GMT
A couple of evening jobs been done of the last few weeks on and off. New key fob (still needs final polish) and made my own wheels centre cap badges and domed them:   |
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Post by JimK on Apr 3, 2011 21:50:21 GMT
Wow Mabbs, your build is looking amazing, you must be ready to drop in the engine soon....
Regards
Jim
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Post by mabbs on Apr 6, 2011 19:47:39 GMT
Wow Mabbs, your build is looking amazing, you must be ready to drop in the engine soon.... Regards Jim Ready and waiting for the engine, although I still haven't got the rear wheels yet so I can put it on the floor !! - they should be here by end of the month. Engine is being assembled but due to it being the start of the race season, my engine is a little low in the priorities for them, but should have it back soon then can make some big progress |
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