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Post by brownie on May 12, 2011 20:34:01 GMT
Looking good mate, where did you get them from ? I've seen the goggle sport headlights before but not with that housing.
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Post by CBR ocket (tonyslee) on May 13, 2011 21:33:41 GMT
hi Mabbs this build is looking s#@t hot can't wait to see this one in the flesh keep up the good work.
Tony
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Post by mabbs on May 15, 2011 7:42:42 GMT
Looking good mate, where did you get them from ? I've seen the goggle sport headlights before but not with that housing. I got them from a Harley Davidson dealer as they are aftermarket lights used on choppers/streetfighters etc. |
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Post by mabbs on May 15, 2011 7:44:41 GMT
hi Mabbs this build is looking s#@t hot can't wait to see this one in the flesh keep up the good work. Tony Thanks Tony. Cant wait to see how your bike engine runs in the chassis - you must have an update by now !!! |
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Post by CBR ocket (tonyslee) on May 17, 2011 16:44:34 GMT
hi Mabbs this build is looking s#@t hot can't wait to see this one in the flesh keep up the good work. Tony Thanks Tony. Cant wait to see how your bike engine runs in the chassis - you must have an update by now !!! Been a bit delayed on the update (will sort soon) just waiting on the panels to be finished at the body shop.  |
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Post by mabbs on May 25, 2011 18:07:55 GMT
As I am am stuck for parts in the areas I want to concentrate on 1st, I have decided to start to think about the electrics and parts: Rear lights fitted - all LED with the end units being brake as well as indicator:  |
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Post by mabbs on May 25, 2011 18:27:24 GMT
I like the use of DRL's as side lights but where I wanted to mount them, the bracket supplied looked awkward. I also did not want to drill into the suspension arm so they will be bonded (after IVA). Will need to move them for the IVA also as they are too low and to close to the center: Bracket supplied:  Modeling up a new bracket:   I then used the model bracket as a master and had two made using a process similar to injection molding. Found some nice indicators, but again needed to make a bracket to get them to fit were I wanted them. Got some aluminum water jet cut and then polished the brackets. Drilled a hole all the way through the center of the bracket to hide the wires:  Another front shot - lights done:  |
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Post by mabbs on May 25, 2011 18:31:03 GMT
This took all of about five minutes to fit !!   |
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Post by wilmat on May 25, 2011 20:33:49 GMT
Great build and the attention to details are excellent, this is going to be one very nice rocket, keep up the hard work
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Post by Stevo on May 25, 2011 20:47:44 GMT
Looking amazing - very inspirational, especially for those of us just getting started! Looking forward to seeing more...
Steve
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Post by mightylad on May 25, 2011 22:02:04 GMT
Hi,
The Rockets looking great - it looks like there's a fair few ££'s spent!!
Just one comment RE: the steering Boss... I fell foul of mine not being collapsible at the IVA. The inspector insisted on two protective steering elements (angled steering column and a collapsible steering boss)... Worth double checking the IVA 'manuel'!
Still, a great looking car!
Cheers, Ol
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Post by mabbs on May 26, 2011 6:51:04 GMT
Hi, The Rockets looking great - it looks like there's a fair few ££'s spent!! Just one comment RE: the steering Boss... I fell foul of mine not being collapsible at the IVA. The inspector insisted on two protective steering elements (angled steering column and a collapsible steering boss)... Worth double checking the IVA 'manuel'! Still, a great looking car! Cheers, Ol Thanks Ol for the heads up. I ordered this last week from Demon Tweeks and insisted that it needed to be the three prong collapsible version for IVA purposes and he said no problem - but this is what arrived. I prepfere the look of it (personal opinion) so I will keep it and will have to borrow one for the IVA  |
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Post by mightylad on May 26, 2011 11:47:13 GMT
Hi had exactly the same conversation with the same people - with the same outcome!!!
in the end I used another firm to source the correct boss...
Ol
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Post by mabbs on Jun 4, 2011 16:25:18 GMT
Well, after 8 months of waiting for the rear wheels - they finally arrived. This is the 1st stage position I have been dying to get too - car on the floor:    Some nice 225 section rear Toyo 888 tyres:  Car sits a little high at the moment but when all the weight is fitted and shocks are adjusted, it sit about another 2" lower |
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Post by mabbs on Jun 4, 2011 16:34:22 GMT
Was a little concerned about the 15" rear wheels that everything would fit inside. Ended up using a '0' offset and as you can see, calipers, handbrake mechanism, cycle wing stays etc all fit in nicely. Their is also about 10mm of room between the inner wheel edge and the wishbones in all travel up and down:  Rear cycle wings and seats will hopefully be with me next week, and possibly the carbon fibre steering cover. Engine is also being assembled next week , so should be making some solid progress ;D |
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