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Post by chrisbucks1 on Dec 13, 2016 23:11:24 GMT
Hi im Chris from Aylesbury and im going to build an Exocet !!!!! I might be the least qualified person on this forum as all i have ever done before is change a radiator. This is how my garage looked last week ( im a former pro fighter and now full time instructor )  and this is the kids testing my donor mx5 NB  Couple of questions? In the build guide it does not mention cutting out the vin plates of the donor , is it needed? also no mention of cutting the suspension tops out advice please ? i.imgur.com/gpJ1n7W.png |
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Post by mikeeyboy on Dec 14, 2016 7:27:11 GMT
Hi chris. i'm not sure if it's needed but I cut my vin plates out and took photos of the donor car and shell - better safe than sorry for 20 mins work.
Not sure what you mean about cutting the suspension out? There should be no cutting required for that part? Just unbolt the two nuts that are offset on the top hats, leave the one in the middle as it is compressing the spring.
I don't know if it's my phone but I cannot see the photos?
Cheers
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Post by chrisbucks1 on Dec 14, 2016 9:03:47 GMT
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Post by chrisbucks1 on Dec 14, 2016 9:05:51 GMT
Thanks Mikkeyboy that cleared things up. Going to start strip down this weekend so excited !!!  |
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Post by chrisbucks1 on Dec 14, 2016 9:08:31 GMT
Current garage set up more rocky than workshop !!!  |
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Post by scottmev on Dec 14, 2016 20:25:59 GMT
Hi Chris,
I am building an exocet just the other side of Milton keynes. Be nice to have a local builder to help/share advice. If you want to come and see our work in progress you are more than welcome!!
Good luck
Scott
(Me and the old man build - thread)
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Post by chrisbucks1 on Dec 14, 2016 22:59:05 GMT
Hi Chris, I am building an exocet just the other side of Milton keynes. Be nice to have a local builder to help/share advice. If you want to come and see our work in progress you are more than welcome!! Good luck Scott (Me and the old man build - thread) Scott be awesome to meet up .I just read your build thread really impressive work im sure you could help answer some of the millions of questions i have!!! drop me a message at info@a1martialarts.co.uk |
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Post by scottmev on Dec 16, 2016 18:06:27 GMT
Hi. Sent you an email.
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Post by chrisbucks1 on Dec 16, 2016 21:37:17 GMT
Progress Stripped the boot !!! Battery tie down bolt was threaded got to use an angle grinder for the first time in my life !!! I love power tools.  |
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Post by chrisbucks1 on Dec 16, 2016 21:39:36 GMT
Removed bonnet to show beautiful red rocket cover .  bonnet |
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Post by chrisbucks1 on Dec 16, 2016 21:41:44 GMT
Treated myself to a beautiful socket set ....  |
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Post by chrisbucks1 on Dec 17, 2016 7:37:57 GMT
What's the advice with the charcoal canister ? Do I remove it if so just loop the pipes from the top and bottom?
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Post by miket on Dec 17, 2016 11:33:47 GMT
The 'green' option is to keep it all in place for your build.... or remove all gubbins, blank off at manifold and leave tank to vent to air after the valve (assuming the NB set up of the tank valve is the same the NA).
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Post by chrisbucks1 on Dec 17, 2016 20:14:51 GMT
Is there any issue with iva venting the tank to air?
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Post by chrisbucks1 on Dec 18, 2016 8:11:00 GMT
Any advice on removing passenger air bag .Some forums just recommend levering the cover off I did tried this but it seems firmly stuck. Should I unbolt it from underneath first ? ( I did disconnect the wiring )
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