mookaloid
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| posted on 10/8/09 at 12:57 PM |
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Progress Pics
Just thought I'd post a few piccys of progress so far. I'm having to change garages so I thought this might be a goood moment.
Thanks to RichardK who has been a big help with welding and teaching me to weld and for putting in the hours to help me achieve the deadline for
moving out. Also to DarrenW who dropped in and fitted a wishbone or 2 the other day 
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nick205
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| posted on 10/8/09 at 01:00 PM |
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Is it me or are your lower rear wishbones not bolted to the chasis brackets...?
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Guinness
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| posted on 10/8/09 at 01:01 PM |
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Looking good there mate!
Nice wheels by the way 
Mike
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mookaloid
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| posted on 10/8/09 at 01:06 PM |
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Originally posted by nick205
Is it me or are your lower rear wishbones not bolted to the chasis brackets...?
Well spotted that man. In an attempt to improve the cars geometry at the rear I have lowered the wishbone mounts by welding a second set of mounts
below the originals.
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 10/8/09 at 01:10 PM |
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god for a second I thought that was a fluffy steering wheel
looks good though, especially like the cage
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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nick205
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| posted on 10/8/09 at 01:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mookaloid
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Originally posted by nick205
Is it me or are your lower rear wishbones not bolted to the chasis brackets...?
Well spotted that man. In an attempt to improve the cars geometry at the rear I have lowered the wishbone mounts by welding a second set of mounts
below the originals.
Ahh! I see.
Out of interest (as a fellow Indy owner) are the new mounts the same width apart across the car, but simply lower down?
If so, by how much and what improvement does this yield?
Cheers
Nick
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mookaloid
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| posted on 10/8/09 at 01:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
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Originally posted by mookaloid
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Originally posted by nick205
Is it me or are your lower rear wishbones not bolted to the chasis brackets...?
Well spotted that man. In an attempt to improve the cars geometry at the rear I have lowered the wishbone mounts by welding a second set of mounts
below the originals.
Ahh! I see.
Out of interest (as a fellow Indy owner) are the new mounts the same width apart across the car, but simply lower down?
If so, by how much and what improvement does this yield?
Cheers
Nick
yes lower down just welded a new set of brackets onto the bottom of the old ones - having messed about with moving the arrangement up and down a bit
it seems to slightly reduce the tendancy of the rear to go +ve camber on heavy cornering, but obviously not tested yet as the car has yet to run
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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mookaloid
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| posted on 10/8/09 at 01:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
god for a second I thought that was a fluffy steering wheel
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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RichardK
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| posted on 10/8/09 at 02:24 PM |
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Looking good mate, you seem to have got a lot done even since Saturday. Now its on its wheels what the headroom like as I know this was a of a slight
bit of concern.
Take care matey.
Rich
BTW I've spotted a wonky brake line and I'm sure you've had the duraglit out on them too 
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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mookaloid
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| posted on 10/8/09 at 02:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RichardK
Looking good mate, you seem to have got a lot done even since Saturday. Now its on its wheels what the headroom like as I know this was a of a slight
bit of concern.
Take care matey.
Rich
BTW I've spotted a wonky brake line and I'm sure you've had the duraglit out on them too
I'm still not 100% sure on head room - fingers crossed.....
There are NO wonky Brake lines - maybe the lens on my phone is a bit distorted
Cheers
Mark
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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Andy D
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| posted on 10/8/09 at 04:01 PM |
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You obviously haven't noticed someone's pinched your Pinto, and left a scooter motor in it's place!
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mookaloid
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| posted on 10/8/09 at 04:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Andy D
You obviously haven't noticed someone's pinched your Pinto, and left a scooter motor in it's place!
Damn 
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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MikeR
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| posted on 10/8/09 at 04:50 PM |
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someone has also drilled a load of holes in your chassis to let the water in!
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 10/8/09 at 04:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Andy D
You obviously haven't noticed someone's pinched your Pinto, and left a scooter motor in it's place!
Oh, thats what it is
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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iscmatt
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| posted on 10/8/09 at 05:04 PM |
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I like the gearstick, i havent seen it done that way on a kit car before
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nick205
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| posted on 10/8/09 at 08:13 PM |
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Originally posted by Andy D
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You obviously haven't noticed someone's pinched your Pinto, and left a scooter motor in it's place!
ROTFL
Pretty nippy scooter though
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RichardK
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| posted on 10/8/09 at 10:00 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
someone has also drilled a load of holes in your chassis to let the water in!
Some people take weight saving far too seriously
Rich
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 11/8/09 at 08:34 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mookaloid
yes lower down just welded a new set of brackets onto the bottom of the old ones - having messed about with moving the arrangement up and down a bit
it seems to slightly reduce the tendancy of the rear to go +ve camber on heavy cornering, but obviously not tested yet as the car has yet to run
Increasing the spacing between upper and lower bones at the inboard end would usually reduce camber compensation i.e. you get less negative camber in
bump. If the spacing is made wider than the outboard end it will gain positive camber in bump.
Neat looking installation, can't help feel my Striker is calling out for a bit of BEC action...
[Edited on 11/8/09 by MikeRJ]
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bi22le
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| posted on 11/8/09 at 08:51 PM |
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I like the gear stick too. Its like a paddle shift without the clutter around the back of the steering wheel. What colours are you considering?
Something mean I hope with the black frame!
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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stevio73
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| posted on 31/10/09 at 01:43 PM |
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Hi,
Looks good, very good. I am a newby to all this but have been wanting to build something simelar. Notice you have the Blackbird engine, which is
exactly what I was looking at. Also notice that the engine is a little scue-wiff, ie prop has a little bend in it at the centre bearing. Is this
normal for BEC's? I'm looking at road going version rather than track so unsure of whether this would be the norm for such an application.
(track you expect some wear and tear/vibration,etc)
Anyway, I'm in Selby and would love the chance to come and see your build, ask questions, etc. I know it sounds odd, but really need to see
something up close to gain some idea's. If it helps I do have a small lathe and could machine some bit's and bob's if you ever get
stuck?
Thanks
Steve
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T66
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| posted on 1/11/09 at 02:23 PM |
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Looking good, keep posting the pics.
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franky
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| posted on 1/11/09 at 02:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevio73
Hi,
Looks good, very good. I am a newby to all this but have been wanting to build something simelar. Notice you have the Blackbird engine, which is
exactly what I was looking at. Also notice that the engine is a little scue-wiff, ie prop has a little bend in it at the centre bearing. Is this
normal for BEC's? I'm looking at road going version rather than track so unsure of whether this would be the norm for such an application.
(track you expect some wear and tear/vibration,etc)
Anyway, I'm in Selby and would love the chance to come and see your build, ask questions, etc. I know it sounds odd, but really need to see
something up close to gain some idea's. If it helps I do have a small lathe and could machine some bit's and bob's if you ever get
stuck?
Thanks
Steve
Propshafts with UJ work best when they're not in a straight line.
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Breaker
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| posted on 1/11/09 at 09:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by franky
quote:
Originally posted by stevio73
Hi,
Looks good, very good. I am a newby to all this but have been wanting to build something simelar. Notice you have the Blackbird engine, which is
exactly what I was looking at. Also notice that the engine is a little scue-wiff, ie prop has a little bend in it at the centre bearing. Is this
normal for BEC's? I'm looking at road going version rather than track so unsure of whether this would be the norm for such an application.
(track you expect some wear and tear/vibration,etc)
Anyway, I'm in Selby and would love the chance to come and see your build, ask questions, etc. I know it sounds odd, but really need to see
something up close to gain some idea's. If it helps I do have a small lathe and could machine some bit's and bob's if you ever get
stuck?
Thanks
Steve
Propshafts with UJ work best when they're not in a straight line.
Yes, but shouldn't the gearbox adaptor be parallel to the diff ? After reading about aligning the diff and engine I think the engine should be
placed as in the attachment (left picture). And the engine in this thread looks more like the right picture. Doesn't this setup will cause
oscillating RPM at the diff ?
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Breaker
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| posted on 4/11/09 at 09:19 AM |
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quote:
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Propshafts with UJ work best when they're not in a straight line.
Yes, but shouldn't the gearbox adaptor be parallel to the diff ? After reading about aligning the diff and engine I think the engine should be
placed as in the attachment (left picture). And the engine in this thread looks more like the right picture. Doesn't this setup will cause
oscillating RPM at the diff ?
Any comments on this ?
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adithorp
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| posted on 4/11/09 at 08:38 PM |
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Yes, you are correct that the engine and diff centre lines should be parallel, as in the lefthand picture. Avoid setting up as in the righthand
picture unless there's no other way to get it in.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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