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Rolex
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08-12-2019, 12:10 PM

#491

I thought you had a garge at your house to put it in Jason?

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08-12-2019, 12:10 PM #491

I thought you had a garge at your house to put it in Jason?

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08-12-2019, 12:19 PM

#492

Yes i do buddy. Problem is we are not living there yet so i dont really want to put the car there as its not really secure. Plus im planning to knock the garage down and build a double garage/workshop.

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08-12-2019, 01:26 PM

#493

How many hours are in your day? I run out of time at 23.5 hours - need some sleep lol.

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08-12-2019, 01:26 PM #493

How many hours are in your day? I run out of time at 23.5 hours - need some sleep lol.

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08-12-2019, 01:40 PM

#494

I wish there where more hours in a day. lol

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08-12-2019, 01:40 PM #494

I wish there where more hours in a day. lol

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16-12-2019, 12:34 AM

#495

Another manic week at work, however i have stayed late a few nights so there is an update. Smile

Decided this week to crack on with the brake lines. After getting the new brake line and fittings at Autosport International and finding the time to get to my mates house to collect the brake falring tool and bender i had a few tests and got to it. This is the first time i have done brake lines with copper so was a bit slow at first but soon got the hang of it and now have some very nice brake lines sorted.

Decided to start with the front lines first as these where quite straight forward, First thing to do was get the wiring front panel, suspension, radiator and fan removed. Everything seems to be in the way now so always takes longer than it should.
[Image: 2013-01-20101143.jpg]

I decided to use the old copper pipe i had from way back as a template and bent them up by hand to a rough shape and use the new stuff to make the proper lines. This seemed the most logical way to do it and actually apart from a few little tweeks here and there has resulted in some very good brake lines.

roughly bent the front lines to shape.....
[Image: 2013-01-20104732.jpg]

Then following this as a guide i transfered it to the new copper lines, added the fittings and flared the end....
[Image: 2013-01-20105212.jpg]

and the new line next to the template version....
[Image: 2013-01-20112939.jpg]

and fitted to the buggy......
[Image: 2013-01-20104712.jpg]

Then was time to start the rear lines. Decided to mount the brake bias valve behind the drivers seat. Its still accessible from the seat but is out of the way enough that it can't accidentally be changed. Will eventually box it in i think to make it look alot neater.

[Image: 2013-01-20125504.jpg]

was just clamped in place for the moment but i will weld the bracket on later when i strip the frame back down for powdercoating.
[Image: 2013-01-20125511.jpg]

Decided to run the rear brake lines along the drivers side chassis rail rather than down the middle of the buggy. The coolant lines take up most of the room down the middle so was best running them another way. Looks like its in the way but all will be explained later.

So firstly made a rough template again, this time alot longer than the fronts....
[Image: 2013-01-20131156.jpg]

Then made the proper line....
[Image: 2013-01-20135506.jpg]

all held in place with automec brake pipe clips....
[Image: 2013-01-20153919.jpg]

and then from the bias valve to the T piece....
[Image: 2013-01-20153910.jpg]

and then each side on the rear. Bit fiddly doing the lines from the T piece to the rear calipers but got there in the end.
[Image: 2013-01-23122840.jpg]

The lines are set slightly in from the edge of the rear compartment as im adding some large air ducts to the side so the brake lines will be sectioned off from this later. Very happy with the brake lines though and now all i have to do is finish off painting the rear caliper on the left and put that on and once bled i have brakes Smile

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16-12-2019, 12:34 AM #495

Another manic week at work, however i have stayed late a few nights so there is an update. Smile

Decided this week to crack on with the brake lines. After getting the new brake line and fittings at Autosport International and finding the time to get to my mates house to collect the brake falring tool and bender i had a few tests and got to it. This is the first time i have done brake lines with copper so was a bit slow at first but soon got the hang of it and now have some very nice brake lines sorted.

Decided to start with the front lines first as these where quite straight forward, First thing to do was get the wiring front panel, suspension, radiator and fan removed. Everything seems to be in the way now so always takes longer than it should.
[Image: 2013-01-20101143.jpg]

I decided to use the old copper pipe i had from way back as a template and bent them up by hand to a rough shape and use the new stuff to make the proper lines. This seemed the most logical way to do it and actually apart from a few little tweeks here and there has resulted in some very good brake lines.

roughly bent the front lines to shape.....
[Image: 2013-01-20104732.jpg]

Then following this as a guide i transfered it to the new copper lines, added the fittings and flared the end....
[Image: 2013-01-20105212.jpg]

and the new line next to the template version....
[Image: 2013-01-20112939.jpg]

and fitted to the buggy......
[Image: 2013-01-20104712.jpg]

Then was time to start the rear lines. Decided to mount the brake bias valve behind the drivers seat. Its still accessible from the seat but is out of the way enough that it can't accidentally be changed. Will eventually box it in i think to make it look alot neater.

[Image: 2013-01-20125504.jpg]

was just clamped in place for the moment but i will weld the bracket on later when i strip the frame back down for powdercoating.
[Image: 2013-01-20125511.jpg]

Decided to run the rear brake lines along the drivers side chassis rail rather than down the middle of the buggy. The coolant lines take up most of the room down the middle so was best running them another way. Looks like its in the way but all will be explained later.

So firstly made a rough template again, this time alot longer than the fronts....
[Image: 2013-01-20131156.jpg]

Then made the proper line....
[Image: 2013-01-20135506.jpg]
[Image: 2013-01-20135458.jpg]
[Image: 2013-01-20135449.jpg]
all held in place with automec brake pipe clips....
[Image: 2013-01-20153919.jpg]

and then from the bias valve to the T piece....
[Image: 2013-01-20153910.jpg]

and then each side on the rear. Bit fiddly doing the lines from the T piece to the rear calipers but got there in the end.
[Image: 2013-01-23122840.jpg]
[Image: 2013-01-23122845.jpg]
[Image: 2013-01-23170407.jpg]
[Image: 2013-01-23170423.jpg]

The lines are set slightly in from the edge of the rear compartment as im adding some large air ducts to the side so the brake lines will be sectioned off from this later. Very happy with the brake lines though and now all i have to do is finish off painting the rear caliper on the left and put that on and once bled i have brakes Smile

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16-12-2019, 12:35 AM

#496

So then went for the full length. I used a Japanese pull saw and it was actually very easy and the results are spot on. After a quick scrape along the cut edge its actually finished really well.
So started by masking up the section i want to cut out.....
[Image: 2013-01-23185350.jpg]

Then literally just carefully followed the line and removed the small section with the saw....
[Image: 2013-01-23190209.jpg]

and the other one.....
[Image: 2013-01-23195630.jpg]

I have shaped the ends so they run the full length of the chassis rails and the fit is very good. Still need to make some small end caps but its getting there. Its amazing how a small part can clean up the look of the buggy so much.
[Image: 2013-01-25071600.jpg]

Will keep all the wiring protected and will actually hide the fixings along the frame when i add the sides. Im thinking im going to make the sides from ABS plastic as its alot cheaper than carbon fibre and its going to be plastered with vinyl anyway so doesn't really matter.

I only have a small piece of ABS but you get the idea of how it will go....
[Image: 2013-01-25071817.jpg]

I then also removed a small section at the front to allow the nosecone to slot into it. Thinking i can hide the fixings for the nosecone under the tube as well.
[Image: 2013-01-25073920.jpg]

Paul (Legend) from work has also helped a bit this week to sand the nosecone down some more and we couldn't resist seeing what the green looks like that the body parts will be sprayed in.
[Image: 2013-01-23183030.jpg]

Still a long way to go on the nosecone but its a start.

Well as you can see its been a busy week, hopefully going to try and continue at this pace as its houldn't be long and after cleaning up the wiring a little, adding the driveshafts and sorting the coolant lines i won' t be far off of a few video'sof it driving around the carpark at work Smile

Jason

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16-12-2019, 12:35 AM #496

Then started looking at covering the brake lines and wiring along the chassis rail. I know some people have had problems with radius edges along the top of the chassis as well so made sense to house it all in. So went to screwfix and got a 3m length of abs waste pipe. Cut a small section out to allow it to fit over the chassis rail and did a little test to see how it will work. Looks good i think....
[Image: 2013-01-20153935.jpg]

So then went for the full length. I used a Japanese pull saw and it was actually very easy and the results are spot on. After a quick scrape along the cut edge its actually finished really well.
So started by masking up the section i want to cut out.....
[Image: 2013-01-23185350.jpg]
Then literally just carefully followed the line and removed the small section with the saw....
[Image: 2013-01-23190209.jpg]
and the other one.....
[Image: 2013-01-23195630.jpg]

I have shaped the ends so they run the full length of the chassis rails and the fit is very good. Still need to make some small end caps but its getting there. Its amazing how a small part can clean up the look of the buggy so much.
[Image: 2013-01-25071600.jpg]
[Image: 2013-01-25071607.jpg]
[Image: 2013-01-25071621.jpg]

Will keep all the wiring protected and will actually hide the fixings along the frame when i add the sides. Im thinking im going to make the sides from ABS plastic as its alot cheaper than carbon fibre and its going to be plastered with vinyl anyway so doesn't really matter.

I only have a small piece of ABS but you get the idea of how it will go....
[Image: 2013-01-25071817.jpg]
[Image: 2013-01-25071829.jpg]

I then also removed a small section at the front to allow the nosecone to slot into it. Thinking i can hide the fixings for the nosecone under the tube as well.
[Image: 2013-01-25073920.jpg]
[Image: 2013-01-25074000.jpg]

Paul (Legend) from work has also helped a bit this week to sand the nosecone down some more and we couldn't resist seeing what the green looks like that the body parts will be sprayed in.
[Image: 2013-01-23183030.jpg]

Still a long way to go on the nosecone but its a start.

Well as you can see its been a busy week, hopefully going to try and continue at this pace as its houldn't be long and after cleaning up the wiring a little, adding the driveshafts and sorting the coolant lines i won' t be far off of a few video'sof it driving around the carpark at work Smile

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Sparkystav
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16-12-2019, 01:29 AM

#497

Coming along nicely mate. I like the tube idea your right it does clean it up.

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16-12-2019, 01:29 AM #497

Coming along nicely mate. I like the tube idea your right it does clean it up.

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16-12-2019, 01:32 AM

#498

Thanks Buddy.

Some people have failed the IVA on the chassis rails as the square section they used didn't have a good enough radius edge so it also eliminates any problems with that also.

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16-12-2019, 01:32 AM #498

Thanks Buddy.

Some people have failed the IVA on the chassis rails as the square section they used didn't have a good enough radius edge so it also eliminates any problems with that also.

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28-12-2019, 01:06 PM

#499

[Image: 2013-02-03130205_zpse00acf84.jpg]

Then filled out to match and added some trim. Later had to go back and open it up some more as the hoses are at a funny angle but it will work.
[Image: 2013-02-03131030_zps06be3c7a.jpg]

[Image: 2013-02-03131030_zps06be3c7a.jpg]

[Image: 2013-02-03131507_zps7e44891b.jpg]

Im going to add some extra bracing here later as the frame will have weakened from the large cutout and having the hubs near it I don’t want it twisting.

Then using the 2 civic top radiator hoses I have I roughly marked the location for the holes on the bottom of the main cabin and again with the 43mm hole cutter made some holes….
[Image: 2013-02-05114623_zps22c02358.jpg]

[Image: 2013-02-05114623_zps22c02358.jpg]

[Image: 2013-02-05114615_zps3fcbf6da.jpg]

Which meant the hoses fitted like this….

Front…..
[Image: 2013-02-05114947_zps97fe79b4.jpg]

In between chassis….
[Image: 2013-02-05115007_zpscbfe969a.jpg]

And inside the cabin….
[Image: 2013-02-05114938_zps30ab6262.jpg]

Also while I was drilling the holes it meant I could see roughly what it will look like when I pull away at the lights and the thing launches into the air. Haha
[Image: 2013-02-05112053_zps0223dc90.jpg]

[Image: 2013-02-05112053_zps0223dc90.jpg]

You can see how the coolant lines will go and means they are mainly housed in and not left open to the elements or running under the buggy as I don’t want them getting damaged by speeding bumps etc.

Then refitted the radiator and continued with the front joins. Fitted a takeoff adaptor near the radiator, its perfectly located to run a short cable straight to the dash for the water temp gauge…

Refitted radiator..
[Image: 2013-02-05151911_zpsec520443.jpg]

[Image: 2013-02-05151911_zpsec520443.jpg]

Added the front hoses…
[Image: 2013-02-05151955_zpsd64830c8.jpg]

You can see that space is tight here but this has since been open up slightly and is a better fit and shape.

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28-12-2019, 01:06 PM #499

Well its time for another update.

Really been cracking on with it now as its really starting to come together and the thought of driving it around the carpark at work is getting very close. Not going to give it death on its first drive but just check brakes, oil etc and just make sure everything works as it should.

As the weather has been sort of hit or miss this week I have had limited jobs I could do on the house so I have had a few days of work on the buggy. My main job this week was to try and get the coolant lines as complete as possible…..

Started by removing the front radiator and drilling 2 large holes in the front chassis roughly where the coolant lines will be going. Used a 43mm hole saw to start with…..
[Image: 2013-02-03130205_zpse00acf84.jpg]
Then filled out to match and added some trim. Later had to go back and open it up some more as the hoses are at a funny angle but it will work.
[Image: 2013-02-03131030_zps06be3c7a.jpg]
[Image: 2013-02-03131507_zps7e44891b.jpg]
Im going to add some extra bracing here later as the frame will have weakened from the large cutout and having the hubs near it I don’t want it twisting.

Then using the 2 civic top radiator hoses I have I roughly marked the location for the holes on the bottom of the main cabin and again with the 43mm hole cutter made some holes….
[Image: 2013-02-05114623_zps22c02358.jpg]
[Image: 2013-02-05114615_zps3fcbf6da.jpg]

Which meant the hoses fitted like this….

Front…..
[Image: 2013-02-05114947_zps97fe79b4.jpg]

In between chassis….
[Image: 2013-02-05115007_zpscbfe969a.jpg]

And inside the cabin….
[Image: 2013-02-05114938_zps30ab6262.jpg]

Also while I was drilling the holes it meant I could see roughly what it will look like when I pull away at the lights and the thing launches into the air. Haha
[Image: 2013-02-05112053_zps0223dc90.jpg]

You can see how the coolant lines will go and means they are mainly housed in and not left open to the elements or running under the buggy as I don’t want them getting damaged by speeding bumps etc.

Then refitted the radiator and continued with the front joins. Fitted a takeoff adaptor near the radiator, its perfectly located to run a short cable straight to the dash for the water temp gauge…

Refitted radiator..
[Image: 2013-02-05151911_zpsec520443.jpg]

Added the front hoses…
[Image: 2013-02-05151955_zpsd64830c8.jpg]
You can see that space is tight here but this has since been open up slightly and is a better fit and shape.

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28-12-2019, 01:06 PM

#500

[Image: 2013-02-06074500_zps88f46d24.jpg]

So got the buggy jacked up, holes drilled and the clips all fitted in place…
[Image: 2013-02-06190613_zpsd79692c5.jpg]

Then after smashing my knuckles up a lot I got the copper pipes in…
[Image: 2013-02-06193851_zpse4432cf7.jpg]

And added the silicone hose to join the 2 parts together…
[Image: 2013-02-06193842_zpsda13cc48.jpg]

Its very close to the battery and also the clutch pedal but as long as the cover I make is very low down I don’t think it will effect the clutch and my foot..
[Image: 2013-02-06193920_zps26811b25.jpg]

[Image: 2013-02-06193920_zps26811b25.jpg]

I also had some heat protective covering arrive from Merlin Motorsport. I ordered the 50mm stuff as I thought it would be like heatshrink and be measured in its flat form but its not so its huge, however its still useable. Plan is to wrap the coolant lines to prevent heat transfer.
Slightly too big….
[Image: 2013-02-06194608_zps7830024d.jpg]

[Image: 2013-02-06194608_zps7830024d.jpg]

But can be wrapped up nicely…
[Image: 2013-02-06194620_zps518bdce2.jpg]

Did consider sticking both coolant lines in one covering but I want to ideally keep the two lines separate as one will be, or should, be cooler than the other.

I’m close to finishing off the coolant lines, I’m just waiting on a load of clips, connectors etc to finish it all off and then add the coolant.

As you can see I have put a few hours in this week and plan is to do as much as I can over the next few weeks. Its coming up to half term so its going to be mental at work and we are down 1 man for the next few weeks but will try and get a few more updates soon. Its very close now to a test drive, just need to fit driveshafts and connect everything up and then add fluids and its on!

Already working on the next update as we speak, postman ain’t going to be happy with me with all these parts on the way.

As always comments very welcome

Jason Big Grin

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28-12-2019, 01:06 PM #500

Then continued with running the coolant lines down the inside of the buggy. Have finished soldering the copper pipes. Im still in 2 minds if I should use them or get them remade in alloy. Im sure copper will be fine but a part of me won’t be happy until they are remade in alloy. I guess I could send off the copper lines and get someone to remake them in alloy using the existing ones as templates, or am I going to be fine with the copper lines? What do people think?

Anyway, got some 28mm pipe clips to hold the pipes in place and after a little test it was clear I was going to need a spacer to lift them up slightly. Laser cut some 10mm white acrylic spacers and then cut out some rubber spacers as well, these will help with vibration and also spaces it up the correct amount.
[Image: 2013-02-06074500_zps88f46d24.jpg]

So got the buggy jacked up, holes drilled and the clips all fitted in place…
[Image: 2013-02-06190613_zpsd79692c5.jpg]

Then after smashing my knuckles up a lot I got the copper pipes in…
[Image: 2013-02-06193851_zpse4432cf7.jpg]

And added the silicone hose to join the 2 parts together…
[Image: 2013-02-06193842_zpsda13cc48.jpg]

Its very close to the battery and also the clutch pedal but as long as the cover I make is very low down I don’t think it will effect the clutch and my foot..
[Image: 2013-02-06193920_zps26811b25.jpg]

I also had some heat protective covering arrive from Merlin Motorsport. I ordered the 50mm stuff as I thought it would be like heatshrink and be measured in its flat form but its not so its huge, however its still useable. Plan is to wrap the coolant lines to prevent heat transfer.
Slightly too big….
[Image: 2013-02-06194608_zps7830024d.jpg]
But can be wrapped up nicely…
[Image: 2013-02-06194620_zps518bdce2.jpg]
Did consider sticking both coolant lines in one covering but I want to ideally keep the two lines separate as one will be, or should, be cooler than the other.

I’m close to finishing off the coolant lines, I’m just waiting on a load of clips, connectors etc to finish it all off and then add the coolant.

As you can see I have put a few hours in this week and plan is to do as much as I can over the next few weeks. Its coming up to half term so its going to be mental at work and we are down 1 man for the next few weeks but will try and get a few more updates soon. Its very close now to a test drive, just need to fit driveshafts and connect everything up and then add fluids and its on!

Already working on the next update as we speak, postman ain’t going to be happy with me with all these parts on the way.

As always comments very welcome

Jason Big Grin