Post by snowbird1 on Apr 25, 2019 3:36:56 GMT
Progress report on the Arizona Sonic, it is getting close to being drivable – I won’t say finished, as we know Kit Cars are never really finished! All the wiring completed:
Cooling system seems OK, a couple of minor leaks but no problem filling, I think running the return line along the bottom of the chassis helped. Had a problem with the high speed fan not coming on, spent half an hour checking the signal from the ECU to the relay and the power circuit to the fan before discovering I was missing a fuse - "D'oh!"
Front hinged the front cover, slots allow it to slide back when open:
I will fit a spring hold down in the cooling duct at the rear, no external fittings.
I didn’t like the idea of bolting a heavy steel fender support to an aluminium upright so I had a local fabricator make me a pair in 6061 aluminium:
We’ll see if they hold up.
Started to fit the rear fender supports and found I have 3 with 100 mm spacing and 1 with 80 mm – I didn’t realise there are 2 sizes.
I’m guessing the longer ones are for wider wheels but they come close to the side panels at full bump.
The new 205/15R55 tires on 15 X 6.5 wheels fit nicely under the fenders, I think they look better than the 17’s.
The taller side walls should have a bit more compliance and the brakes look bigger!
I had and odd problem, on startup the accessory drive belt would squeal, seemed like the generator was running on full load for about 30 seconds then charging normally, I went to check the control signal from the ECU and found the connector not fully plugged in – problem solved. Still not sure what was happening, but I mention it incase anyone else has something similar.
Engine and accessories are mainly as they came from the donor:
Plan is to run it for a while then do a valve job and pretty it up a bit.
Cooling system seems OK, a couple of minor leaks but no problem filling, I think running the return line along the bottom of the chassis helped. Had a problem with the high speed fan not coming on, spent half an hour checking the signal from the ECU to the relay and the power circuit to the fan before discovering I was missing a fuse - "D'oh!"
Front hinged the front cover, slots allow it to slide back when open:
I will fit a spring hold down in the cooling duct at the rear, no external fittings.
I didn’t like the idea of bolting a heavy steel fender support to an aluminium upright so I had a local fabricator make me a pair in 6061 aluminium:
We’ll see if they hold up.
Started to fit the rear fender supports and found I have 3 with 100 mm spacing and 1 with 80 mm – I didn’t realise there are 2 sizes.
I’m guessing the longer ones are for wider wheels but they come close to the side panels at full bump.
The new 205/15R55 tires on 15 X 6.5 wheels fit nicely under the fenders, I think they look better than the 17’s.
The taller side walls should have a bit more compliance and the brakes look bigger!
I had and odd problem, on startup the accessory drive belt would squeal, seemed like the generator was running on full load for about 30 seconds then charging normally, I went to check the control signal from the ECU and found the connector not fully plugged in – problem solved. Still not sure what was happening, but I mention it incase anyone else has something similar.
Engine and accessories are mainly as they came from the donor:
Plan is to run it for a while then do a valve job and pretty it up a bit.