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After three winters of thinking about it this winter is the one. The body is coming off. This winter. Yep, no prevaricating, no second thoughts. It’s happening. So, I’ve started my list of jobs to be done during the body off period. These jobs range from new clutch right through to powder coating rocker covers and other bits. Seriously considering a battery move and power steering, new tyres needed so might go 17’s and rainsports... I know the list will grow and grow...
I’m not concerned with how much she’s worth, or (within reason) how much this new lease of life will cost.. it has to be done! I believe we all have a responsibility to look after these noisy little chunks of British sports car heritage, and anyway, I know it still puts a monstrous grin on my gob
I’m not concerned with how much she’s worth, or (within reason) how much this new lease of life will cost.. it has to be done! I believe we all have a responsibility to look after these noisy little chunks of British sports car heritage, and anyway, I know it still puts a monstrous grin on my gob
Great news.
Another example of the passion love and down right stupidity of the average long time owner
I’m another great believer in the “we are custodians ” rather than just owners,,,
I have a 14 year old grandson, almost 6ft tall already,,, he’s driven the Chim on my lap many times from the age of 5 or 6 onwards. Last two years he’s to tall,,, if I mention selling the Tvr his face turns to horror,,,,
It’s an example of what you can achieve if you believe enough,, against all odds in all reality,,
But I had a dream.
Dream big and make it great, hows your bank account stacked up Richard
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Penelope Stopit said:
A fusebox move would go along nicely with a battery move
I've had the fuse box moved to behind the passenger seat after getting fed up of the appalling access previously. I did consider a battery move, but went down the route of having the existing battery tray modified with a hinged front panel, so I can undo a couple of clips, open the panel and remove the battery.
Obviously, since having this done a couple of years ago I've had the need to neither remove the battery nor go near the fuse box...
Squirrelofwoe said:
Penelope Stopit said:
A fusebox move would go along nicely with a battery move
I've had the fuse box moved to behind the passenger seat after getting fed up of the appalling access previously. I did consider a battery move, but went down the route of having the existing battery tray modified with a hinged front panel, so I can undo a couple of clips, open the panel and remove the battery.
Obviously, since having this done a couple of years ago I've had the need to neither remove the battery nor go near the fuse box...
Typical though isn't it. If you hadn't moved the box you could easily have been wishing you had done
Thanks for the input fellas.... Electrics will get an overhaul... battery & fusebox relocated, push-button start installed, old alarm ripped out... Already have an Anderson connector under the bonnet...
Engine is the biggest challenge, only 20k miles since it was rebuilt, needs the breathing system (crank case) to be subject to some improvement, and a health check... I'm sure it's sucking oil in under WOT, just don't know if its coming up past rings or down past the guides.... I suspect it's up...
I'll keep the 16's all round if poss but I'm not sure I can get the RS3's in the correct sizes
Dash needs doing, haven't decided whether to stick with wood or not... really fancy a wood wheel but the ones I like are a bit pricey...........
Peter, what clutch are you using? Unbelievably I'm still on the original 500 clutch!
I might buy a little digital camera to record the rebuild, rather than the iphone
Engine is the biggest challenge, only 20k miles since it was rebuilt, needs the breathing system (crank case) to be subject to some improvement, and a health check... I'm sure it's sucking oil in under WOT, just don't know if its coming up past rings or down past the guides.... I suspect it's up...
I'll keep the 16's all round if poss but I'm not sure I can get the RS3's in the correct sizes
Dash needs doing, haven't decided whether to stick with wood or not... really fancy a wood wheel but the ones I like are a bit pricey...........
phazed said:
Good news Richard.
Which power steering system are you going to go with?
I do recommend the Subaru conversion as it is cheap as well as being effective.
Try mine sometime if you want.
Thanks Peter, I drove John's wedge with the variable PS some time back and was properly impressed but I can't recall what system he'd used......Which power steering system are you going to go with?
I do recommend the Subaru conversion as it is cheap as well as being effective.
Try mine sometime if you want.
Peter, what clutch are you using? Unbelievably I'm still on the original 500 clutch!
I might buy a little digital camera to record the rebuild, rather than the iphone
Hi Richard. I believe John uses an electric column from a Corsa with variable input.
I am using the MacLeod twin plate clutch of which originally when fitted was super heavy and ended up sending it back to them direct in America . Turns out there was a problem with it and whatever they sent back is only as heavy as a standard 500 clutch and can handle 800 hp. They never did admit to what was wrong with it but just charged me!
If you do go down this route I suggest you buy direct from America, (arrived within two days!) Rather than what I did, buying from Real Steel as it is easier to go back to them if there is a problem which they shouldn't be now as mine was bought a couple years ago.
As for digital camera, that is a good idea. I use one of these I bought a few years back, cheap as chips and super reliable.
I am using the MacLeod twin plate clutch of which originally when fitted was super heavy and ended up sending it back to them direct in America . Turns out there was a problem with it and whatever they sent back is only as heavy as a standard 500 clutch and can handle 800 hp. They never did admit to what was wrong with it but just charged me!
If you do go down this route I suggest you buy direct from America, (arrived within two days!) Rather than what I did, buying from Real Steel as it is easier to go back to them if there is a problem which they shouldn't be now as mine was bought a couple years ago.
As for digital camera, that is a good idea. I use one of these I bought a few years back, cheap as chips and super reliable.
My EPS is from a Suzuki Wagon R. (Don't laugh!) It's progressive (in a declining way) up to 30 mph and is gone thereafter. Works a treat. I'm told the unit is slightly smaller than the Corsa item. It certainly tucks up well under the dashboard. You'd never know it was there - until you come to park the car.
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