S-Club Reserve Plan

[mk1fan]

Swapped the driver's side wiper for an 18-inch blade. Then re-adjusted the wipers so that the screen is properly swept. Sitting a bit high though. I prefer the screen being cleaned effectively.



Then adjusted the bonnet. A lot better now. Passenger side catch not brilliant. Perhaps a friendly S Clubber can advise on the tour?

[mk1fan]

Last task was a front lighting mod.

Car has a dim-dip function which would be nice to remove. Anyway, did this;

Cable secured with cable ties after photo taken.

For the other side I made the fly lead first, forgetting that the wire needs to pass through the light bowl grommet. Quick rejig and it fitted fine.


Efforts produced this;

[mk1fan]

Picked up more shiney from the blasters;



This arrived in the post;



Bought as the car has a missing bit to the fuel filler neck;



Was going to trim but will try squishing first;



Hopefully, will help prevent fuel spillage on the track.

Edited by mk1fan on Thursday 3rd September 19:59

[magpies]

Sticking out wheels a bit illegal

[mk1fan]

Don't be fooled by the camera angle. Whilst Samy's body is off centre byabout 10mm the Reserve S is pretty bob on. The wheels sit under each arch, just.

[mk1fan]

Spent the afternoon working on the Reserve.

Fettled with the bonnet latches again and I think the bonnet is now level and secured.

Fitted the 'mk1' turnbuckle adjuster to the alternator. For no reason other than it was sitting around in a bag 'spare';



The air filter had been fouling on the bonnet and was ripped. So fitted Samy's old one and used the face of the broken one as a sacrificial layer. Other than removing the rubber bobbins or re-drilling the mounts I can't think of how to fix this.



The throttle was very notchy. The bushing between the two throttle plates was seized so I fitted a 2rs bearing. Got two bearings left if others wish to copy;



The passenger side rocker cover was leaking badly so I fitted one off Samy that had a new gasket. I'll fit the matching one but it sounds like the tapets on that side need adjusting. So, I'll adjust them and fit the matching rocker cover.



Working on the house tomorrow. I have set aside Monday to do some more bits. One of the manifold joints is leaking so will try a mikalor clamp instead of the U clamp.

Edited by mk1fan on Saturday 5th September 21:27

[magpies]

mk1fan said:

Last task was a front lighting mod.

Car has a dim-dip function which would be nice to remove. Anyway, did this;

Cable secured with cable ties after photo taken.

For the other side I made the fly lead first, forgetting that the wire needs to pass through the light bowl grommet. Quick rejig and it fitted fine.


Efforts produced this;

HiD or LED ?

they do look bright and white

I have LEDs to fit in mine eventually

[mk1fan]

They are the side lights. They are cool white, 5050 LED T10 bulbs. There's 5 LEDs on each bulb. There are 4 bulbs in total (1 in each headlamp and 1 in each indicator).

The dipped and main bulbs are pretty good. I was thinking of getting some Nightbreakers but they are not needed.

[mk1fan]

Had today working on bits and pieces. A few of what was done.

278mm brake trickled down from Samy;



Some bad rust on the passenger side outrigger. Ce la vie.



New boot release incase if battery failure.



Fitted the fire extinguisher and a map net.



Seats to go in this weekend.

Edited by mk1fan on Monday 7th September 23:01

[jwigglesworth]

[quote=mk1fan]


New boot release incase if battery failure.



Sensibly you fitted it higher up. Got the same release system on mine after the cable snapped, but my handle is about 1" from the "Shelf" so it's a pain to get at/open the boot. Hindsight such a wonderful thing!

[mk1fan]

Didn't seem to get much done today.

Got the third brake light in and smoothed over the number plate light.



The fitted the USB socket.



The fan override switch and some wire didn't arrive so changed the otterswitch connectors and made up half the fly lead / loom ready to fit it as the parts arrive.



Also going to wire in an indicator LED for the fan. I'll take the live from the USB socket.

[mk1fan]

Didn't get the tappets done. Having not done it before I decided five days before a trackday and seven before S-Club was not the time to do engine work I'm not confident in doing.

I'll let Mat Smith have a listen on Wednesday and listen to his advice.

So, fan overide, Lotus seats, a wash and a vacuum before the fun begins.

[mk1fan]

Fan override bits still haven't arrived. Bit annoying they won't be fitted before the trackday. If they arrive in the morning I may take them to the track to fit during cool down breaks.

Did tidy up the passenger footwell. The large alarm unit is up there too so it needs some redistribution.



Cleared footwell allows for this.



Didn't get the driver's one in as time slipped away. Again, annoying ahead of the trackday but no hardship.

Fitted some alloy wheel nuts too. Epic weight saving.

So the shutter man is back on Friday so a final push should see the Lotus seat in the driver's side. The interior vacuumed out and the switches in.

[phillpot]

mk1fan said:

Fan override bits still haven't arrived. Bit annoying they won't be fitted before the trackday.

If in doubt wire permanently on?

mk1fan said:

Fitted some alloy wheel nuts too. Epic weight saving.

All alloy or do they have a steel thread insert?

[mk1fan]

Forgot to add that I've been really lucky with the colours of the two sets of Elise seats. These ones are a pretty good match in the flesh - the picture colouring isn't true. The ones in Samy were bob on to.

[v8s4me]

mk1fan said:

.... Other than removing the rubber bobbins or re-drilling the mounts I can't think of how to fix this.

Could you simply drill a pair of holes 1" or so further down that vertical bracket?

mk1fan said:

The throttle was very notchy. The bushing between the two throttle plates was seized so I fitted a 2rs bearing. Got two bearings left if others wish to copy;

Clever

[mk1fan]

phillpot said:

mk1fan said:

Fan override bits still haven't arrived. Bit annoying they won't be fitted before the trackday.

If in doubt wire permanently on?

mk1fan said:

Fitted some alloy wheel nuts too. Epic weight saving.

All alloy or do they have a steel thread insert?

The cooling system is working fine on the move. Its the annoyance of having a hole in the dash and the armchair still there.

They are steel alloy rather than ali alloy.

[mk1fan]

v8s4me said:

mk1fan said:

.... Other than removing the rubber bobbins or re-drilling the mounts I can't think of how to fix this.

Could you simply drill a pair of holes 1" or so further down that vertical bracket?

mk1fan said:

The throttle was very notchy. The bushing between the two throttle plates was seized so I fitted a 2rs bearing. Got two bearings left if others wish to copy;

Clever

That's what I meant by 'mount'. There are three brackets in all so a bit of a pain. That said, I'll see how Friday goes.

The throttle linkage bearing now improved with a slightly longer buttonhead bolt. A couple of extra washers and proper engagement of the nyloc nut!

[mk1fan]

Parts didn't arrive so am free to concentrate on the circuit

On the plus side, the Reserve S was impeccable on the four hour ball ache of a 90-mile journey from London to Snetterton. Took three hours to get to the M25 and and hour to do the rest. The Reserve held steady temp, oil pressure and throttle smoothness. Was very wet. Looks dry for tomorrow though.

[TurboTony]

Stewart. Reserve car looks good to go to France. Are you keeping the original seats or would you be open to offers?

See you Saturday
Cheers
Tony