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Demon
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16-10-2019, 06:47 AM

#481

Also bought a set of laser cut steel tabs from ebay, using these to weld to the frame for things like engine cover, wheelie bar etc
[Image: 2012-11-24103446.jpg]

Also while we where sorting out a load of scrap stainless that got sold off at work i managed to salvage a small stainless box, even has lock and waterproof seal around the lid. It has a few holes in it but these will be sealed and the plan is to use it as a lockabke storage box that will be fitted somewhere in the buggy. Probably go at the back next to the fuel cell i think.
[Image: 2012-11-23115147.jpg]

Apart from that i have just been doing the odd bit here and there, nothing much but a lot of planning and working parts out. Have the nosecone back in the garage to look at adding more fibreglass to the inside to strengthen it up, hopefully get it done sometime this week with any luck.

And just for reference here are a few more up to date pictures, looking at the rear of the buggy i think i will add another structual bar to the rear quarter so i can add a side panel and covr the sides of the engine a little. Going to just tack weld alot of the brackets and parts on now and then look at welding them in for good when it gets stripped down later on.

[Image: 2012-11-25135144.jpg]

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16-10-2019, 06:47 AM #481

Well, not really much of an update but it keeps me motivated and keeps everyone in the loop as to whats what.

Been continuing with the wiring and its going well, engine side of things are pretty much there, needs a clean up and wrapping but its starting to come together now. As im off this week i may go to the local scrappy and pick up a few parts like clips, grommits etc that i need for a few jobs.

Bought a component box to house the ecu and wiring block to help keep them away from the elements. Just need some large sized grommits to get the ecu clips through. Has a waterproof seal round the lid as well that should help.
[Image: 2012-11-24103755.jpg]

Also bought a set of laser cut steel tabs from ebay, using these to weld to the frame for things like engine cover, wheelie bar etc
[Image: 2012-11-24103446.jpg]

Also while we where sorting out a load of scrap stainless that got sold off at work i managed to salvage a small stainless box, even has lock and waterproof seal around the lid. It has a few holes in it but these will be sealed and the plan is to use it as a lockabke storage box that will be fitted somewhere in the buggy. Probably go at the back next to the fuel cell i think.
[Image: 2012-11-23115147.jpg]
[Image: 2012-11-23115156.jpg]

Apart from that i have just been doing the odd bit here and there, nothing much but a lot of planning and working parts out. Have the nosecone back in the garage to look at adding more fibreglass to the inside to strengthen it up, hopefully get it done sometime this week with any luck.

And just for reference here are a few more up to date pictures, looking at the rear of the buggy i think i will add another structual bar to the rear quarter so i can add a side panel and covr the sides of the engine a little. Going to just tack weld alot of the brackets and parts on now and then look at welding them in for good when it gets stripped down later on.

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Demon
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27-10-2019, 12:38 PM

#482

MK4 is the bottom one and mk2 is the top one.

So i fitted the mk4 mech to the mk2 caliper and everything is spot on and looks like it will work well. Still would prefer to use the mk4 caliper and i think eventually i will be going back to the mk4's. I have taken parts off them now and they are not worth much if i sell them so going to keep them and sort them out later. Think i will get take off point for the brake lines moved and remachined in a better location so they are useable, plus they are a third of the weight of the mk2 versions.

So that was my day Friday, went home really frustrated and Sarah could tell i was ****** off. Then late morning Saturday Sarah got called into work so i thought now is my chance to make me feel better. Went in to work and just got on with it without any distractions. Got the rear number plate lights, rear lights, dipped beam, sidelights and main beam all wired in. Went home that day feeling so much better than the day before Smile

Wiring is getting more of a mess but will be fine when wrapped and cleaned up later.....
[Image: 2012-12-01211327.jpg]

Monday i got on the phone to Russ at Furore Products. He was so helpfull and i can't rate him highly enough. Got the rear brake lines and 2 of the front inside chassis lines ordered up from him in lime green of course. Im still unsure if i should do all the brake lines in braided or switch to copper?!?!? Then a day later these arrived at work......
[Image: 2012-12-05122400.jpg]

and at lunch i got the front chassis lines and the rear fitted to the buggy, length is spot on and i just need some chassis clips to hold them in place. I haven't fitted the other side yet as i still have the other caliper to clean up and paint first.
[Image: 2012-12-05130137.jpg]

Also got the headlight wiring cleaned up, they look a mess so made sense to get them wrapped and cleaned up. This is what will happen to the rest of the wiring loom when its finished.....
[Image: 2012-12-01211658.jpg]

Im now in and out of work all over Chrsitmas so i may get a few more little bits sorted here and there if im lucky. I need to go by a scrap yard at some point for a few parts and if im lucky i may get a few bits for Christmas.

So do i do the rest of the brake lines in stainless braided hose or do i switch to copper? I reckon im looking at about £100 for the braided lines.

Sorry for the HUGE essay this time.......

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27-10-2019, 12:38 PM #482

Right then, update time i guess.

Now where do i start with this one! Have done a little more but has been hard frustrating work and have been so close to just packing it in and walking away at one point.

So i was off work all last week, i have built up so much lieu time over the year that i have lots of time off now. So i take a week off work and spend it working on the house, got a bit done but would have liked to do more. Then Thursday last week i get a phone call saying that all the other technicians are on holiday on the Friday and there is nobody in the workshop. They wanted me to go in to cover, after a quick chat i decided to go in but spend the day working on the kitcar and only be there if the brown stuff hits the fan. Was a big mistake to be honest, everyone was told only to bother me if URGENT and i had people in and out all day with stupid requests. Needless to say i got hardly anything done. The only real thing i did get done was fit one rear caliper and get the brake lines measured up.

Started by trying to fit the brake pads to the caliper, needed a rewind tool as the piston was too far out, bought that then attempted to fit the caliper and it doesn't fit! The hand brake mechanism actually fouls on one of the rear tie arms, was not a happy bunny. So i tried fitting the caliper on the other side of the car and it won't work either. At this point i was getting more frustrated! Then compared the handbrake mech from the mk4 calipers and the difference is clear......
[Image: 2012-11-30111651.jpg]
MK4 is the bottom one and mk2 is the top one.

So i fitted the mk4 mech to the mk2 caliper and everything is spot on and looks like it will work well. Still would prefer to use the mk4 caliper and i think eventually i will be going back to the mk4's. I have taken parts off them now and they are not worth much if i sell them so going to keep them and sort them out later. Think i will get take off point for the brake lines moved and remachined in a better location so they are useable, plus they are a third of the weight of the mk2 versions.

So that was my day Friday, went home really frustrated and Sarah could tell i was ****** off. Then late morning Saturday Sarah got called into work so i thought now is my chance to make me feel better. Went in to work and just got on with it without any distractions. Got the rear number plate lights, rear lights, dipped beam, sidelights and main beam all wired in. Went home that day feeling so much better than the day before Smile Wiring is getting more of a mess but will be fine when wrapped and cleaned up later.....
[Image: 2012-12-01211327.jpg]

Monday i got on the phone to Russ at Furore Products. He was so helpfull and i can't rate him highly enough. Got the rear brake lines and 2 of the front inside chassis lines ordered up from him in lime green of course. Im still unsure if i should do all the brake lines in braided or switch to copper?!?!? Then a day later these arrived at work......
[Image: 2012-12-05122400.jpg]

and at lunch i got the front chassis lines and the rear fitted to the buggy, length is spot on and i just need some chassis clips to hold them in place. I haven't fitted the other side yet as i still have the other caliper to clean up and paint first.
[Image: 2012-12-05130137.jpg]

Also got the headlight wiring cleaned up, they look a mess so made sense to get them wrapped and cleaned up. This is what will happen to the rest of the wiring loom when its finished.....
[Image: 2012-12-01211658.jpg]
[Image: 2012-12-05122421.jpg]

Im now in and out of work all over Chrsitmas so i may get a few more little bits sorted here and there if im lucky. I need to go by a scrap yard at some point for a few parts and if im lucky i may get a few bits for Christmas.

So do i do the rest of the brake lines in stainless braided hose or do i switch to copper? I reckon im looking at about £100 for the braided lines.

Sorry for the HUGE essay this time.......

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27-10-2019, 01:06 PM

#483

Nice update mate. I like essays and pictures!

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Sparkystav

27-10-2019, 01:06 PM #483

Nice update mate. I like essays and pictures!

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DaveEdin
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27-10-2019, 01:39 PM

#484

Me too Stav! Keep 'em coming Jason!
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27-10-2019, 01:39 PM #484

Me too Stav! Keep 'em coming Jason!
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Rabster
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16-11-2019, 02:05 AM

#485

Excellent write up mate wiring jobs look like fun lol

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16-11-2019, 02:05 AM #485

Excellent write up mate wiring jobs look like fun lol

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Demon
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28-11-2019, 04:45 AM

#486

Also got the other caliper cleaned up and have begun painting it up.
[Image: 2012-12-31162417.jpg]

Just waiting till i can get over to my mates house now so i can borrow his brake pipe tools so i can get the brake lines bent up. Going to go for copper for the remaining lines i think, might upgrade to braided after iva but probably won't bother....

Then it was on with routing some coolant lines. I want to make sure that there are no joins inside the main cabin area in case a hose splits or leaks as its going to get messy. Been looking at using 28mm copper pipe and simply soldering the joins so everything is solid within the cabin area. Now i originally thought i was going to have to remove the engine to get the pipes in the cabin but if i jack the rear up i can just about get them in. Started running the hoses from the engine and down into the rear section and im happy with the results. I have started running the copper pipes down the middle and im just waiting on a new blow torch so i can solder the joins.

started routing from engine.....
[Image: 2012-12-31121329.jpg]

pipes down to centre section, the copper pipes will be covered with high temp sleeving so you won't see the copper at all.
[Image: 2012-12-31152345.jpg]

side view....
[Image: 2012-12-31152440.jpg]

and down the middle......
[Image: 2012-12-31152327.jpg]

Got some hylomar on the thermohousing after a good clean and its now bolted up to the engine with a new thermostat in place.

Also while working on the engine area i went off on a slight tangent and decided to knock up a heat shield for the manifold area. Plan is to make another one to defelct some heat from the coolant pipes as well. This was made from a side panel from a 2008 Honda F1 car. Bought a pair of these a while ago and have been thinking what i can use them for and it worked out pretty well. I have a few carbon F1 parts lying about that im going to use here and there.

Firstly got it trimmed down to shape.....
[Image: 2012-12-31120614.jpg]

added some expensive heat shield material to the underside....
[Image: 2012-12-31120622.jpg]

and then fitted in place....looks rather good if i do say so.
[Image: 2012-12-31121306.jpg]

Now im just waiting on a few more connections and the blow torch and i can hopefully find the time to finish off the coolant pipes and be a tiny bit closer.

I have also been working on the nosecone and have re-enforced the inside and started sanding it down but its going to take ages before its done.

Work continues!

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28-11-2019, 04:45 AM #486

Hi All,

Time for some pictures i guess.

Well been all over the place over Christmas and working on a few projects here and there but got a few hours put in on the buggy. Thought its about time i get it to a moving state so have started looking at the brake lines and coolant routing.

First thing was to get a brake bias valve so i can install this when i sort the brake lines. This will be mounted in the centre tunnel behind the passengers seat, out of the way. I specifically bought it as it stated it was 3/8 fittment so would keep everything the same but it turns out its m10, not a huge problem but bit of a ******.
[Image: 2012-12-23110701.jpg]

Also got the other caliper cleaned up and have begun painting it up.
[Image: 2012-12-31162417.jpg]

Just waiting till i can get over to my mates house now so i can borrow his brake pipe tools so i can get the brake lines bent up. Going to go for copper for the remaining lines i think, might upgrade to braided after iva but probably won't bother....

Then it was on with routing some coolant lines. I want to make sure that there are no joins inside the main cabin area in case a hose splits or leaks as its going to get messy. Been looking at using 28mm copper pipe and simply soldering the joins so everything is solid within the cabin area. Now i originally thought i was going to have to remove the engine to get the pipes in the cabin but if i jack the rear up i can just about get them in. Started running the hoses from the engine and down into the rear section and im happy with the results. I have started running the copper pipes down the middle and im just waiting on a new blow torch so i can solder the joins.

started routing from engine.....
[Image: 2012-12-31121329.jpg]
[Image: 2012-12-31152319.jpg]
[Image: 2012-12-31152429.jpg]

pipes down to centre section, the copper pipes will be covered with high temp sleeving so you won't see the copper at all.
[Image: 2012-12-31152345.jpg]
side view....
[Image: 2012-12-31152440.jpg]
and down the middle......
[Image: 2012-12-31152327.jpg]

Got some hylomar on the thermohousing after a good clean and its now bolted up to the engine with a new thermostat in place.

Also while working on the engine area i went off on a slight tangent and decided to knock up a heat shield for the manifold area. Plan is to make another one to defelct some heat from the coolant pipes as well. This was made from a side panel from a 2008 Honda F1 car. Bought a pair of these a while ago and have been thinking what i can use them for and it worked out pretty well. I have a few carbon F1 parts lying about that im going to use here and there.

Firstly got it trimmed down to shape.....
[Image: 2012-12-31120614.jpg]
added some expensive heat shield material to the underside....
[Image: 2012-12-31120622.jpg]

and then fitted in place....looks rather good if i do say so.
[Image: 2012-12-31121306.jpg]
[Image: 2012-12-31121317.jpg]

Now im just waiting on a few more connections and the blow torch and i can hopefully find the time to finish off the coolant pipes and be a tiny bit closer.

I have also been working on the nosecone and have re-enforced the inside and started sanding it down but its going to take ages before its done.

Work continues!

Jason Big Grin

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Sparkystav
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28-11-2019, 07:05 AM

#487

nice update mate! like the carbon.

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Sparkystav

28-11-2019, 07:05 AM #487

nice update mate! like the carbon.

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DaveEdin
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28-11-2019, 05:00 PM

#488

I love these updates - can't understand what half of it means, but it's solid, impressive work Jase - Loving the pics too :thumbup:

DaveEdin

28-11-2019, 05:00 PM #488

I love these updates - can't understand what half of it means, but it's solid, impressive work Jase - Loving the pics too :thumbup:

eogbaker
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29-11-2019, 02:21 PM

#489

I honestly love seeing this topic updated. cant wait to start a project like this.

eogbaker

29-11-2019, 02:21 PM #489

I honestly love seeing this topic updated. cant wait to start a project like this.

Demon
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08-12-2019, 11:08 AM

#490

I also managed to pick up a few more random carbon fibre Formula 1 parts. There was a guy selling all sorts of Formula 1 stuff and he had some good stuff. I had to really stop myself from buying one of the wheels. I don't need it for anything but i just want one! Anyway i got a few more little parts. These are good to cut up and use as small mounting brackets and as they are carbon they are mega light.
[Image: 2013-01-13105722.jpg]

Been looking at continuing with the brake lines and coolant pipes and i have started to solder the coolant pipes together.
[Image: 2013-01-10125846.jpg]

Had a little test to see if the brake line clips fix ok to ABS plastic sheet and they seem to fix ok and are pretty secure.
[Image: 2013-01-16130343.jpg]

Think im going to run the brake lines along the top of the drivers side frame bar. I wanted to run them down the middle but its going to get tight with the coolant lines down the middle and is easier to look for another route. They will then be covered with a plastic tube along each side that will hide the wiring, brake lines etc. I had a go with taking a template for the front brake line but it didn't go to plan. Bit of a nightmare, i may have to remove the wiring loom and front panel so i can get better access as its a bit restrictive. Will have another go at some point, when i find time.

I also added a small piece of fibreglass along the top of the nosecone piece. Looks ok and it means the wiring is now a little more protected, just need to spend AGES sanding the nosecone now and getting it all smooth and then look at fixing it to the car.
[Image: 2013-01-15075028.jpg]

Been dying to do more this week but its just been manic at work and i haven't wanted to stay late either. Im not really sure what to do with the buggy now. The workshop is getting very tight for space and im getting little done on my lunch breaks. I spend more time faffing about moving stuff and working out where to start than actually working on it so im considering moving the thing back to my parents house. Problem with that is i need to clean out the garage as its messy as anything and also im not sure how happy my brother is going to be with me as his jetski is in the garage as well and i know he won't be keen to share the space. My thoughts are that i will get more done with it at home as i can crack on in the evenings and if i need to take parts to work i can take individual parts in when i need to. Although it may be better leaving it at work, i just don't know?!?!?

This snow is stopping me do anything on it now but not really much i can do about that, but i will crack on as usual when i can.

Jason Smile

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08-12-2019, 11:08 AM #490

Do it, buy a kitcar they are awesome fun, and thats just building it. Haven't actually driven the thing yet lol

Well not really a big update but an update none the less!

Last weekend me and Sarah went up to Autosport International and had a fantastic time, so much stuff on show and some amazing cars. Always good to look around these sort of shows as it always gives me idea's for parts and ways of doing things.

Also while i was there i picked up some parts. Got all the brake unions i need (all in brass not the cheaper alloy ones) and a new roll of copper brake line as the stuff i have has seen better days. Also got a few fuel washers and other random bits.
[Image: 2013-01-13105600.jpg]

I also managed to pick up a few more random carbon fibre Formula 1 parts. There was a guy selling all sorts of Formula 1 stuff and he had some good stuff. I had to really stop myself from buying one of the wheels. I don't need it for anything but i just want one! Anyway i got a few more little parts. These are good to cut up and use as small mounting brackets and as they are carbon they are mega light.
[Image: 2013-01-13105722.jpg]
[Image: 2013-01-13105733.jpg]

Been looking at continuing with the brake lines and coolant pipes and i have started to solder the coolant pipes together.
[Image: 2013-01-10125846.jpg]

Had a little test to see if the brake line clips fix ok to ABS plastic sheet and they seem to fix ok and are pretty secure.
[Image: 2013-01-16130343.jpg]

Think im going to run the brake lines along the top of the drivers side frame bar. I wanted to run them down the middle but its going to get tight with the coolant lines down the middle and is easier to look for another route. They will then be covered with a plastic tube along each side that will hide the wiring, brake lines etc. I had a go with taking a template for the front brake line but it didn't go to plan. Bit of a nightmare, i may have to remove the wiring loom and front panel so i can get better access as its a bit restrictive. Will have another go at some point, when i find time.

I also added a small piece of fibreglass along the top of the nosecone piece. Looks ok and it means the wiring is now a little more protected, just need to spend AGES sanding the nosecone now and getting it all smooth and then look at fixing it to the car.
[Image: 2013-01-15075028.jpg]
[Image: 2013-01-15075123.jpg]

Been dying to do more this week but its just been manic at work and i haven't wanted to stay late either. Im not really sure what to do with the buggy now. The workshop is getting very tight for space and im getting little done on my lunch breaks. I spend more time faffing about moving stuff and working out where to start than actually working on it so im considering moving the thing back to my parents house. Problem with that is i need to clean out the garage as its messy as anything and also im not sure how happy my brother is going to be with me as his jetski is in the garage as well and i know he won't be keen to share the space. My thoughts are that i will get more done with it at home as i can crack on in the evenings and if i need to take parts to work i can take individual parts in when i need to. Although it may be better leaving it at work, i just don't know?!?!?

This snow is stopping me do anything on it now but not really much i can do about that, but i will crack on as usual when i can.

Jason Smile