Finally got back to play with the car a bit so thought I would put some pics up.

Fitted the front wings today, made quite a difference to the look of the car. Been finishing off lots of little jobs last week. Also got the SVA dashboard made, it’s not the best attempt ever, but it will do for SVA I hope! Made and fitted the propshaft spacer too, much happier now. Oh and I took it up the road to turn it around, pleased to report it goes well

About all that’s left to do is tidying up what’s already been done, make the transmission tunnel top panels, trim the bonnet to fit, finish making the gear remote, stiffen the drivers footwell plate up and make and fit the VIN plates. Then it’s a case of SVA prep and spanner check. Hopefully I can get that lot done in the next couple of weeks while I am at home. SVA looking like middle of June, all being well!

Anyway heres the pics:
















David

Damn that looks good

I am now re-inspired and going back out to the garage

Cheers

Alex

What thickness are the bent sections of the wing stays?

Knowing the history of these falling off it looks like the current design might suffer quite highly from stress/fatigue leading to failure.

Ned.

Dont know of anyone whose had issues with the GTS ones, but time will tell. I am aware of the previous problems with other wingstays though.

The bent bits are 3 or 4mm thick. Pretty hefty.

David

I take it your immobiliser all went well then?

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Originally posted by mistergrumpy
I take it your immobiliser all went well then?

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Excellent news mate. I've been waiting to hear that. I might get myself one now that I know alls well with it. Cheers mate, keep at it, nearly there.

Looking very tidy.
Are you aiming for SVA this year?
Steve.

Finally, something to take my eyes off your avatar for a few seconds!

looks great dude

nice one,,looks good

looking good mate!, i evan managed to get out into the garage and fit my rear wings, so just the top of the transmission tunnel left!

Thanks for the kind comments gents always encouraging.

Aiming for SVA after my exams, so hopefully toward the middle/end of june this year.

Some more tidying up jobs today, cable tie the loom in properly, and put a couple of rivets in the bottom of the side panels to pull them in, repaint the bent sections of the wing stays and finish measuring up for my gear remote.

David

Got the wing stays fitting well then? Did you go and get the bolts from the bolt shop on sat? Also looks like you picked up some shopping from sainsbury?

Looking good mate

Will pop round for another coffee before you go back

That is starting to take shape very well indeed David. Its a credit to you, looks fantastic.

I bet you are enjoying getting your hands onto it again. Dont forget the revising though