What did you do in the garage yesterday?
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SILICONEKID346HP said:
That alternator needs work .. who did the Y piece mod ? .
Alternator is new, but i've stripped it down tonight to paint it matt black.Mate of mine who builds these kit cars, luckily he works next door to my place. So if anyone wants theirs doing I can get you in touch, a lot cheaper option than the stainless and if you've got an early car like mine then Clive doesn't make them.
http://www.doveracing.net
brett84 said:
Alternator is new, but i've stripped it down tonight to paint it matt black.
Mate of mine who builds these kit cars, luckily he works next door to my place. So if anyone wants theirs doing I can get you in touch, a lot cheaper option than the stainless and if you've got an early car like mine then Clive doesn't make them.
http://www.doveracing.net
I know who they are ,they used to be Smarts R US ,they were down Lenton ,those are the guys who made me an ACT sports exhaust copy .. Mate of mine who builds these kit cars, luckily he works next door to my place. So if anyone wants theirs doing I can get you in touch, a lot cheaper option than the stainless and if you've got an early car like mine then Clive doesn't make them.
http://www.doveracing.net
Do you fancy one of those ATOM look a likes ?
Yeah that's them mate, it's next door to my work now which is handy.
Luke did my centre section and this de-cat, lovely work on the decat, note to self = practise welding a LOT more.
I've always quite fancied the idea of a kit car like those but the Chim is enough for the time being especially as it was another 10 hours working on it today. Exhaust manifolds off, fuel lines removed, carbon canister out, alternator stripped down (although i might just buy a chrome one). Other bits and bobs.
Luke did my centre section and this de-cat, lovely work on the decat, note to self = practise welding a LOT more.
I've always quite fancied the idea of a kit car like those but the Chim is enough for the time being especially as it was another 10 hours working on it today. Exhaust manifolds off, fuel lines removed, carbon canister out, alternator stripped down (although i might just buy a chrome one). Other bits and bobs.
brett84 said:
Yeah that's them mate, it's next door to my work now which is handy.
Luke did my centre section and this de-cat, lovely work on the decat, note to self = practise welding a LOT more.
I've always quite fancied the idea of a kit car like those but the Chim is enough for the time being especially as it was another 10 hours working on it today. Exhaust manifolds off, fuel lines removed, carbon canister out, alternator stripped down (although i might just buy a chrome one). Other bits and bobs.
Did they fabricate the Y piece in situ ? Its only has to be a nats BLuke did my centre section and this de-cat, lovely work on the decat, note to self = practise welding a LOT more.
I've always quite fancied the idea of a kit car like those but the Chim is enough for the time being especially as it was another 10 hours working on it today. Exhaust manifolds off, fuel lines removed, carbon canister out, alternator stripped down (although i might just buy a chrome one). Other bits and bobs.
k out and it wont`t fit ! You will have more chance with the early Y piece.brett84 said:
What material/finish is that Pupp?
It's chequer rolled/embossed stainless. Possibly a tad brighter than the pic makes it look but has some clear figure/relief to it. Standard blanks available from TVR Mads; there's a pic of the matching radio panel a couple of pages back. wasn't 100% sure to start with but it is growing on me although it's a sod to open additional holes in macdeb said:
Not yesterday yet but had car on rollers today,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Fookin' 'ell!
Come on Mac.....spill the beans!!!,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Fookin' 'ell!
ETA
Ah, you have - found your thread - well done fella, that sounds fantastic! Saw Hoofa at the Burghley run out yesterday, his car was epic.
Edited by QBee on Sunday 13th April 06:52
ChilliWhizz said:
I must have a start button on my dashboard. Is it straightforward to mod the wiring for it Pupp?
Nothng too involved provided you can splice and solder, I remember there was an issue just with having an iron man enough for the job on one of the cables involved ... there is a bit of logic needed too in that you want (or at least I did when I first rigged the thing) an interlock that prevents it working if inadvertently pressed whilst the engine is running. Also mine (as currently in car) illuminates when available for use (ie when engine not running) but goes out with the oil light. There's a couple of 'how to' guides around on-line now that have appeared since I first did mine years ago. Will be looking at this again shortly in case there's a simpler circuit possible so will post up a link if I find anything useful.
Pupp said:
ChilliWhizz said:
I must have a start button on my dashboard. Is it straightforward to mod the wiring for it Pupp?
Nothng too involved provided you can splice and solder, I remember there was an issue just with having an iron man enough for the job on one of the cables involved ... there is a bit of logic needed too in that you want (or at least I did when I first rigged the thing) an interlock that prevents it working if inadvertently pressed whilst the engine is running. Also mine (as currently in car) illuminates when available for use (ie when engine not running) but goes out with the oil light. There's a couple of 'how to' guides around on-line now that have appeared since I first did mine years ago. Will be looking at this again shortly in case there's a simpler circuit possible so will post up a link if I find anything useful.It has two terminals on the back for the wiring.....and a notice on the front to avoid the need for an interlock
Hold tight please..... ding ding
Edited by QBee on Sunday 13th April 14:12
Pupp said:
Inspired by Mac, bit the bullet and tried the Mk II turbo Y piece for size this afternoon. Whaddya know, the bugger actually fits exactly as intended; in business at last...! 
Celebrated by changing the axle bushes and a rear spring on my Goona snotter for MOT time.... yawn
Thought you might Celebrated by changing the axle bushes and a rear spring on my Goona snotter for MOT time.... yawn
I still cant get over Macs numbers 
as the yanks say ....... AWESOME 
Looking good Neal 
the car that is not you 
Took off all 4 Nitrons and returned to sender for analysis.
Returned 2 x Gaz Golds back to the 4.6 where they were borrowed from.
Loaded 4.6 on a trailer ready to go off to "The Man" for a new complete hood.
Walked the dags, posted here and looking casually at the coy bottle of Burgandy peeking out from the rack, it's no use hiding, I know where you are
Returned 2 x Gaz Golds back to the 4.6 where they were borrowed from.
Loaded 4.6 on a trailer ready to go off to "The Man" for a new complete hood.
Walked the dags, posted here and looking casually at the coy bottle of Burgandy peeking out from the rack, it's no use hiding, I know where you are
Sardonicus said:
Pupp said:
Inspired by Mac, bit the bullet and tried the Mk II turbo Y piece for size this afternoon. Whaddya know, the bugger actually fits exactly as intended; in business at last...!
Celebrated by changing the axle bushes and a rear spring on my Goona snotter for MOT time.... yawn
Thought you might Celebrated by changing the axle bushes and a rear spring on my Goona snotter for MOT time.... yawn
I still cant get over Macs numbers as the yanks say ....... AWESOME Looking good Neal the car that is not you 
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