V8 UCA another update.....

[clynos1]

Not much progress over the last few weeks, but just to show there has been a little! see the attached link:

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/dweekscars/UltimaUpd...
David

[CanAm Dave]

Hi David

I see in the pics you are using the standard factory oil cooler and hoses. You really need to fit an oilstat in the system especially as you have now fitted the side scoops. The oil is going to be overcooled.

A question? Why have you fitted the buttons for fire extinguisher on the bodywork?

Regards Dave

[suntiger1965]

hi, where did you get the carbon matting for the sills??
Is it stick on type like Stig used and how expensive was it?
thanks dom

[clynos1]

Dave, thanks for the Oil Stat info, where do I get one and where do I place it? Regarding the Push buttons, having looked through the MSA Regs. and the manufacturers info the locations I chose appeared to be an acceptable place.

Dom, I got the Cill Covers and Lids, along with the Rear Bulkhead, Front Bulkhead, Battery Floor (one Piece), Front Rad floor and side cheeks from :http://www.autobionics.co.uk/ all in CF only needed trimming and fitting.

Hope this helps
David

[Steve_D]

http://www.thinkauto.com/

Good place for oily bits.

Steve

[pilbeam_mp62]

David,

The Reverie side scoops look very good - did you manage to get a decent price on them ?

Thanks

Kelvin

[suntiger1965]

clynos1 said:

Dave, thanks for the Oil Stat info, where do I get one and where do I place it? Regarding the Push buttons, having looked through the MSA Regs. and the manufacturers info the locations I chose appeared to be an acceptable place.

Dom, I got the Cill Covers and Lids, along with the Rear Bulkhead, Front Bulkhead, Battery Floor (one Piece), Front Rad floor and side cheeks from :http://www.autobionics.co.uk/ all in CF only needed trimming and fitting.

Hope this helps
David

thanks for info.... looks like someone beat me to it. i would love to get paid to build someone elses cars......lucky guys and look very professional too...dom

[V8 Vum]

David,

How do you find Autobionics?

thanks

keith

[UltimaCH]

V8 Vum said:

David,

How do you find Autobionics?

thanks

keith

Check this thread:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by UltimaCH on Friday 24th October 12:31

[clynos1]

Thanks for the info Steve, which type would you recommend? sandwich or tube in-line?
Kelvin, I got the scoops unfinished / unlacquered so the price was a little more acceptable, still high even so! Fitting them was interesting to say the least, they were very slightly twisted, so would not fit flat without some heavy persuasion
David

[Steve_D]

clynos1 said:

Thanks for the info Steve, which type would you recommend? sandwich or tube in-line?

If you use a sandwich plate (stat or otherwise)it makes the filter almost impossible to remove as it is directly in line with the chassis cross member.

I have used a take-off plate in place of the filter then a remote filter and inline stat.
You can mount the stat on a plate secured on the two chassis rails passing over the fuel tank. The hoses come up over the rail and attach to the stat then the two hoses out the other side of the stat go to either end of the cooler. Make sure you put the stat in the right way round.

Steve

ETA Don't position the stat to far back or the hoses will foul the manifold. This is easily done when doing this without the engine fitted. Ask me how I know.

Edited by Steve_D on Friday 24th October 16:22

[J&j]

UltimaCH said:

V8 Vum said:

David,

How do you find Autobionics?

thanks

keith

Check this thread:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by UltimaCH on Friday 24th October 12:31

I have an email address for Steve Austin, at Autobionics. PM me.

Edited by J&j on Friday 24th October 19:37

[clynos1]

Steve, as ever the font of all knowledge Ultima, many thanks for the details.
David