nelly
Junior
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Post by nelly on Apr 3, 2015 18:52:09 GMT
Hi guys and girls,
i really enjoyed my time on the track day last July and have finally taken the plunge and ordered my very own Exocet which arrived today ( thanks to Stuart for delivery). I will be uploading photos as and when I get chance and I'm sure I will be begging most of you advice and tips etc in the future haha, thanks Jamie
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trident
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Improvise, Adapt and Overcome
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Post by trident on Apr 3, 2015 21:15:22 GMT
Jamie
Welcome and looking forward to you updates.
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Post by Toed64 on Apr 4, 2015 10:43:14 GMT
Yay! Another British builder! :-)
There are some very smart engineers offering their experienced advice on this forum and their contributions and stories made my build so much easier and more fun. I'm sure you'll enjoy your new project. Good luck.
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Post by miket on Apr 5, 2015 7:05:19 GMT
Welcome aboard Jamie - whereabouts are you?
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Post by freshp5 on Apr 5, 2015 8:11:04 GMT
Hi welcome
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Post by rb on Apr 5, 2015 8:58:52 GMT
Welcome to the forum. Enjoy the build, it's so much fun
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Post by gwnwar on Apr 5, 2015 20:16:24 GMT
Jamie.. Welcome to the forum.. Now the fun has started.. Any questions just ask.. Label all connectors both sides,
spray down and wire brush all threads before trying to remove nuts, Use 6 point sockets on all rusted bolt/nuts..
Make notes and take pics..There are about 9 ground points for harness around the car red flag each. Have fun enjoy
walk away when you need to do something else on car.. Put the year and engine size in profile to show in each post
it helps with trouble shooting help..
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nelly
Junior
Looking forward to the build!
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Post by nelly on Apr 5, 2015 21:25:53 GMT
I'm in Arnold Nottingham and I am very lucky to have another MEV Exocet parked in my garage for reference over the past few days I have managed to get the floors in place also have the main spine ( think they call it that ) bolted to rear sub frame and front subframe with engine and gear box with new clutch, not figured out yet how to upload photos. Just waiting on the fuel lines then I can flip it over and start bolting it back together. Can't thank you enough for all your helps and tips it's much appreciated .
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nelly
Junior
Looking forward to the build!
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Post by nelly on Apr 5, 2015 21:26:59 GMT
And it's a 1,8 1996 N reg
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Post by freshp5 on Apr 5, 2015 21:42:41 GMT
It a lot of fun to build a MeV we do a mevster not far away from you if you need some tip
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nelly
Junior
Looking forward to the build!
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Post by nelly on Apr 10, 2015 22:08:02 GMT
Made a start on the wiring tonight no headaches yet (fingers crossed)
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nelly
Junior
Looking forward to the build!
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Post by nelly on Apr 16, 2015 21:03:32 GMT
Is there any problem with putting one fuel line one side and one the other as struggling to get all 3 pipes down one side ?
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Post by scooby1929 on Apr 16, 2015 21:54:11 GMT
I used 8 mm copper and ran them down the one side and the brake pipe. You just need to be careful running down the other side as another Exocet I saw once had done it like that but was touching the exhaust
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Post by gnc on Apr 17, 2015 22:45:56 GMT
Hi Jamie, good to see another build in Notts. Our exocet is currently mid build in Ilkeston, having fun with the wiring amongst other bits and bobs. All I can say is don't rush and youre more than welcome to any advice we amongst others may offer. Best regards and good luck, Garreth.
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Post by Stewart on Apr 18, 2015 7:03:31 GMT
Ha! I grew up in Ilson! Parents still live up that way as well  |
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