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Post by montgom on Dec 16, 2014 15:32:16 GMT
The stock steering wheel is a good idea, but "ugly" in a car as sweet looking as an Exocet So, looks like I will be going down the same path as you. :-)
Robert
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Post by greg on Dec 16, 2014 15:37:12 GMT
Then the next easiest step would be to eliminate the entire stock stalk setup, mount push buttons for the lights and ignition on a panel or the new dash cover exomotive sells and get a hot rod/universal turn stalk to operate the blinkers. I was looking at an entire turn signal kit for a Polaris dune buggy which has its own wiring for brake lights, turns (including hazzard switch) and even a horn.
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Post by montgom on Dec 16, 2014 15:52:09 GMT
Excellent advice.
Robert
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Post by greg on Dec 16, 2014 16:35:45 GMT
Actually, I take that back. Only get rid of the clock spring so you only lose the OEM horn button. Keep the key ignition and stock turn setup. See. Simple.  |
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Post by JIDiesel on Dec 16, 2014 16:43:03 GMT
Greg,
When you put the cover back on the ignition you will have a gap around the wheel mounting. That is why I butchered my clock spring the way I did. You even used the same color release as mine. Had to look at the photo for a moment, nope not mine. lol.
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Post by greg on Dec 16, 2014 16:59:37 GMT
Haha! Let me guess... You have silver holeshot wheels with NT01 tires too don't you? ...and a green 2000 donor. Stop copying me!!  |
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Post by JIDiesel on Dec 16, 2014 18:34:36 GMT
Haha! Let me guess... You have silver holeshot wheels with NT01 tires too don't you? ...and a green 2000 donor. Stop copying me!! 2000 donor yes, not green. It was white. I went with the Kosei rims with Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08 R Don't worry I think we are just copying SteadFast's build. Do like your idea of the little big brake kit though. Might have to copy that one. |
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Post by greg on Dec 16, 2014 19:01:21 GMT
Haha! Yeah Geoff has been great. There's something like 3 of us with green 2000 donors. Improbable Construct is one.
If you go with this kit, I can't help but wonder if these pads will be really noisy for street use. There's no noise shield on the pads... The parking brake setup (while it does have one) I question how well it will actually work. More on that after I get the chassis and route the brake cables.
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Post by gwnwar on Dec 16, 2014 21:55:23 GMT
Greg.. why did you have to pull the key cly out of the lock unit..I must have missed some reading..
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Post by greg on Dec 16, 2014 22:10:31 GMT
That's where the start button will be mounted for the push button ignition. Also I needed to disable the steering wheel lock.
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Post by greg on Dec 16, 2014 22:28:17 GMT
Got the steering shaft done! Tomorrow I will wire up the electronics and that part of the car will be finished.   |
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Post by montgom on Dec 16, 2014 23:01:30 GMT
That's where the start button will be mounted for the push button ignition. Also I needed to disable the steering wheel lock. I like the way you think! Robert |
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Post by JIDiesel on Dec 16, 2014 23:09:05 GMT
Great looking work on the powder coating. Puts my rattle can work to shame.
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Post by montgom on Dec 16, 2014 23:17:04 GMT
Great looking work on the powder coating. Puts my rattle can work to shame. Is that powder coating??? Dang, I thought it was perfect paint. I thought he was working at home so assumed (incorrectly) that it could not be powder coating. I am so jealous. Robert |
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Post by greg on Dec 16, 2014 23:18:55 GMT
I do powder coating at my job so I got almost limitless access to everything I need. Except my boss wouldn't let me use the large oven for coating the chassis itself. Have to pay the guy Exomotive hires to do the frame unfortunately.  |
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