Peugeot 205 Saloon Libre - RWD Space-Frame Silhouette Racer
Discussion
I think I'll make this the final post of today! After a lot of saving pennies I placed my gearbox order, then after a bit of a wait for it to be built up I got a present.
It's a Drenth DG-400, which is a 6-speed sequential dog box - and quite a nice one at that! It's T9 fitment so is ideal for mating to the Duratec, and has custom ratios to suit my application. I also went for a strain-guaged flat shift lever and Geartronics control system. I had wanted to go paddle-shift but it was just a bit too expensive and I needed to draw a line somewhere.
I think that takes things up to about May this year, so there's still a fair bit to follow. Thanks for reading so far!
It's a Drenth DG-400, which is a 6-speed sequential dog box - and quite a nice one at that! It's T9 fitment so is ideal for mating to the Duratec, and has custom ratios to suit my application. I also went for a strain-guaged flat shift lever and Geartronics control system. I had wanted to go paddle-shift but it was just a bit too expensive and I needed to draw a line somewhere.
I think that takes things up to about May this year, so there's still a fair bit to follow. Thanks for reading so far!
Haha yes I was at UH in 2010.. on the FS team.
GC8 - Red motorsport spirit levels are available from all good Screwfix stores, if you're interested.
Caddyshack - I had originally planned to do a T16 / Dimma kit, but I didn't want people to think it was just another Dimma, so decided to go for some minimal Berg Cup style arch extensions instead.
The next thing I got on with was making all the wishbones, which started with churning out a whole load of bearing housings on the lathe. I went down after work every night for about 2 weeks until eventually I had a big enough pile. The wisbones were made with T45 tube and EN14 housings.
Then made a few modular jigs so I could get the height & spacing right so all the sphericals were in-plane, and made up some frames to bolt them down to.
Don't worry, the lower wishbone doesn't come near that chassis member in rebound!
The front lowers got a gusset and push rod bracket, and the rear lowers needed a fairly large cantilever to clear the wheel rims. I think the rear lowers are my favourite bit so far.
Then the last thing to do was fit some pressed washers to secure the flexible brake lines to (I'll use tiny zip ties) and they were ready for powder coating.
GC8 - Red motorsport spirit levels are available from all good Screwfix stores, if you're interested.
Caddyshack - I had originally planned to do a T16 / Dimma kit, but I didn't want people to think it was just another Dimma, so decided to go for some minimal Berg Cup style arch extensions instead.
The next thing I got on with was making all the wishbones, which started with churning out a whole load of bearing housings on the lathe. I went down after work every night for about 2 weeks until eventually I had a big enough pile. The wisbones were made with T45 tube and EN14 housings.
Then made a few modular jigs so I could get the height & spacing right so all the sphericals were in-plane, and made up some frames to bolt them down to.
Don't worry, the lower wishbone doesn't come near that chassis member in rebound!
The front lowers got a gusset and push rod bracket, and the rear lowers needed a fairly large cantilever to clear the wheel rims. I think the rear lowers are my favourite bit so far.
Then the last thing to do was fit some pressed washers to secure the flexible brake lines to (I'll use tiny zip ties) and they were ready for powder coating.
Hah, it's Ian here, good to see you about. If you need any help with finding laser cutting and such, I've got a few contacts.
And yes the BMW is still alive, be it's been through a fair bit of overhaulling :lol: Looks like you've been busy, still working at Ford?
As for this project, if it's anything like the old Rallye, this should be just as bonkers.
And yes the BMW is still alive, be it's been through a fair bit of overhaulling :lol: Looks like you've been busy, still working at Ford?
As for this project, if it's anything like the old Rallye, this should be just as bonkers.
Gassing Station | Readers' Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff