House's ITB XE build and re-build [Archive] - Page 3 - Performance Nova Group

House

06-04-16, 08:50 PM

Picking up speed now!!!!

Rear ARB

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Shifter, whilst I plan to go for a direct to turret, I've run out of time!! This'll do!!!

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/EA63F461-7163-4E49-8ACC-343B237079DD.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/EA63F461-7163-4E49-8ACC-343B237079DD.jpg.html)

Rear beam wire brushed and given a quick quote of tough black again I'd like to completely re-furb, shot blast and powder coat but time is pressing, this looks better than a rusty bullet hole.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/EFE25C81-1009-41A8-8304-DD02E96F9A78.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/EFE25C81-1009-41A8-8304-DD02E96F9A78.jpg.html)

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It'll do, I'll do the drums once it's back on the car. Ordered the last few bits for the rear brake lines and also some switches for the switch panel.

Coming together slowly, off to Norway next week, then 2 weeks in Birmingham, a weeek in Greece and 2 weeks in Prague so progress will grind to a halt again soon!!

Iain

06-04-16, 09:15 PM

Did you etch prime the beam before painting?

House

06-04-16, 09:21 PM

Did you etch prime the beam before painting?

Did you tell me to during progress pics?!?!?

Benn

07-04-16, 12:40 PM

haha.

TallDave

07-04-16, 04:19 PM

Blinked and missed three pages of updates, must you work that hard, you are putting the rest of us to shame :thumb:

Anyway back to the rear beam gussets, they are from the HH strengthening kit, like yourself and Craig I've spotted various other of the strengthening plates are fitted, the strut tops being the most obvious.

Yeah they do look OK to me, that's the weird thing with this car, some bits in the shell have been done really well but other stuff was completely and utterly bodged, hence my expectation that the beam gussets would be wrong!!

I can't comment on the bodging, but its definitely weird that no other seam welding done (as spotted by Benn), go figure huh!

Looking forward to hearing about your new engine, already salivating at the prospect, come on stop being a tease...lol

House

07-04-16, 09:49 PM

Few little bits today.

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Switch panel completed bar flocking, gonna try and do it myself, failing that I'll send it to Prey. USB charger is for the camera power.

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Sits in there quite well I think!! Plan is to take it with me to Birmingham and also Prague and run the wires in the evenings in the hotel!! fun fun fun!!

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I've just tried to rotate this on photobucket for the last 40 mins obviously to no avail!!! So it's going in like this!!!

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Access at the back for wiring and ECU loom to plug in. Pretty happy with both those things, now I just need to get it all wired up the easy bit!! fitting the glovebox into the dash and running the wires accordingly, the plan being that the wiring is all attached to the dash and comes out as one. Not sure how it'll work yet but we'll see!!

Sexy garage shoes!!

Benn

08-04-16, 01:05 PM

I have a flocking machine if you wanna buy it?

House

08-04-16, 08:28 PM

I've got enough flocking machines in my garage!! Too many in-fact.......... see what I did there?!?!

House

08-04-16, 08:48 PM

Got bang on it again this afternoon!!

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/4CB3A9E6-7BA9-4269-BFC7-6076D6AD123B.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/4CB3A9E6-7BA9-4269-BFC7-6076D6AD123B.jpg.html)

Beam back on today

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Nothing we haven't all seen before but new lines on the beam, added a new handbrake cable and found this when I fitted the new handbrake cables and new wheel cylinders

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Can't believe how full of crap it is in there!! Only cleaned them out 6 months ago, must have been the dust from when it was sprayed. All back together and good to go!!

That's it really, finished the front lines, including the brake lights switch, just waiting for the 90 degree bulkhead fittings to get down to the rear beam, they're on their way to me. Off to Norway Monday so progress will be slow as again for a while!!

Benn

09-04-16, 09:59 AM

Good work.

House

03-05-16, 10:12 PM

So where did we get to!!

Few things happened again. Pictures do the talking

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Having had the pedals in and trying to bleed them with little success, I've encountered the same problems as Iain, I've gone back to basics.

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Then bench bled it in the car

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No air bubbles in any of the clear tubes (note fixings need washers, these are just temp as are the lines, I've got the correct lines but waiting on copper washers for the banjo bolts)

Moved the reservoirs aswell to get them level and get more fluid in them.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/8E6EBC0C-EF93-44D7-BE65-C07568F8389B_2.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/8E6EBC0C-EF93-44D7-BE65-C07568F8389B_2.jpg.html)

Found that during testing the pedal box was flexing when the brakes were pressed hard, I didn't like this so added some supports down to the floor.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/5E537230-954F-452F-8266-83D6395E08E2_3.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/5E537230-954F-452F-8266-83D6395E08E2_3.jpg.html)

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Bolted it to the supports aswell, no movement in the mounting plate now at all, much much happier with it. still cant get them to bleed up solid, next step is to loop the rears to the reservoir and concentrate on the fronts, I think there is air trapped in the line, just needs to be worked out with some more bleeding!! Almost impossible to do with just one person though so have to wait for help.

Other than that, all pretty much to plan, all electrics work apart from the water guage, reads really hot, which I think is an air lock, I need to download the program to allow me to look at the ECU data, I've tested the sensor in boiling water in a cup and it read 90 degrees so I think that works but ordered a new sender anyway. Oil pressure guage isn't working either, think I've busted the sender, new one ordered.

That's all for now!!

kevster

04-05-16, 09:06 PM

I had to strengthen the pedal box also ! On the standard brakes mine blead fine weird, had a small amount of trouble with the brembo

House

04-05-16, 09:10 PM

I had to strengthen the pedal box also ! On the standard brakes mine blead fine weird, had a small amount of trouble with the brembo

Yeah it's weird, standard M/c setup and the 4 pots were no trouble at all, this is next level, nearly 4 litres of brake fluid so far!! Can only assume there's air in it somewhere and it's just sucking back and forth when I pedal bleed it. I'll figure it!!

Benn

04-05-16, 10:28 PM

Like what you did there for strength. These pedal boxes seem to be a nightmare.

House

05-05-16, 01:26 PM

Like what you did there for strength. These pedal boxes seem to be a nightmare.

I'm sure, as Iain has found the end result is more than worth it but it's a bit of a faff at the moment!!!

Mxcrazy

05-05-16, 02:11 PM

I have all this to come by the looks of it. I have an OBP universal kit car type pedal box to go in, as i am pushing the seat back to the B pillar. Sounds like its going to be fun!

Project looks great, will kee my eyes open for progress for sure.

There seems to be some quality build going on for sure, I hope mine can be classed that way one day.

House

05-05-16, 09:23 PM

Not sure I'd class anything I've done as quality but thanks!! hahaha

The mounting of the pedal box was a pain!! I think I could have got it hard against the bulkhead and in hindsight that's what I would have done. Get the top of the pedal box hard on the bulkhead and then make your brackets and stuff around that, one other issue to think of is the steering wheel, if you go hard against the B pillar then there's a highly likelyhood that your wheel will be too far away!! As for bleeding, bench bleed it fully and then repeat once it's in the car, make sure that the rest of the braking system stays the same as in discs and pads that worked on the old M/c that way you know any issues are with the pedal box and you're not chasing around the car.

As for progress today, BOOM got it bled somehow and even managed an MOT!!!!

So just some tax and we're road legal and ready to go. Prague on Tuesday for 2 weeks and then fingers crossed we can get a day in with Iain before he starts his new job!!

Iain

05-05-16, 09:26 PM

Team Shonky Vauxhall will be resuming regular service shortly.

House

05-05-16, 09:29 PM

Team Shonky Vauxhall will be resuming regular service shortly.

Hell yes we will!!!

kevster

05-05-16, 09:57 PM

lol

Mxcrazy

06-05-16, 10:54 AM

Benn

06-05-16, 12:30 PM

Bring it to pvs then?

TallDave

06-05-16, 02:48 PM

Its good to see the car is coming along so nicely, presumably you've got your newly built engine in it, or have you? Come on spill the beans, I need a juicy engine rebuild fix...

On the pedal box front, I feel I ought to stick my oar in because seemingly that is what I do. I notice the master cylinders lay over at an angle, a feature that is common to most of the floor mounted units. The problem as I see it is that in this configuration the outlet ports are not positioned at the top of the M/C bores, which means that air will remain in the M/C until such time as the cylinder is rotated to allow this admittedly minute amount of air to escape. This is somewhat exacerbated by the fact the cylinders are facing uphill with the outlet port at the bottom! Not good for pumping the air out of the system :cry:.

All is not lost however as I believe that one of the advantages of such an installation is that when the pedal is in the released position any air in the M/C will tend to migrate back out to the reservoir, however this will only happen if the M/C is in the upright (ports at the top) position.
So it might it not be worth releasing the M/Cs from the box and rotating them slightly anticlockwise to allow any minute amount air to work its way out? Could leave them in that position while you off slogging your guts out in some foreign clime :d. Hopefully you should have a solid pedal once you've re-affixed the M/Cs to the pedal box and them bled out the calipers, surely got to be worth a try?

Anyway I'll go away and get back in my box now...

House

07-05-16, 12:31 AM

Ref the steering wheel, I have a Corsa Epas system to go in and will be extending the column 'oval race' style to suit the seating/pedal position. Also running a Quaife internal shifter so the handbrake needs to sod off elsewhere and the gear lever go in that position somewhere.

Get that tax sorted!

Tax is being rolled tomorrow morning, cheap as chips!!!!

Bring it to pvs then?

PVS booked my man!! Just not decided on drivin it there or trailering it!!!

Its good to see the car is coming along so nicely, presumably you've got your newly built engine in it, or have you? Come on spill the beans, I need a juicy engine rebuild fix...

On the pedal box front, I feel I ought to stick my oar in because seemingly that is what I do. I notice the master cylinders lay over at an angle, a feature that is common to most of the floor mounted units. The problem as I see it is that in this configuration the outlet ports are not positioned at the top of the M/C bores, which means that air will remain in the M/C until such time as the cylinder is rotated to allow this admittedly minute amount of air to escape. This is somewhat exacerbated by the fact the cylinders are facing uphill with the outlet port at the bottom! Not good for pumping the air out of the system :cry:.

All is not lost however as I believe that one of the advantages of such an installation is that when the pedal is in the released position any air in the M/C will tend to migrate back out to the reservoir, however this will only happen if the M/C is in the upright (ports at the top) position.
So it might it not be worth releasing the M/Cs from the box and rotating them slightly anticlockwise to allow any minute amount air to work its way out? Could leave them in that position while you off slogging your guts out in some foreign clime :d. Hopefully you should have a solid pedal once you've re-affixed the M/Cs to the pedal box and them bled out the calipers, surely got to be worth a try?

Anyway I'll go away and get back in my box now...

Your input is always welcome Mr Tall. I can't rotate the cylinders, they're on fixed holes, I could tip the pedal box up I suppose but now that it seems to be working I'm inclined to leave it well alone!!! I do have to change the flexi lines to my proper ones so I'll be re-bleeding then!! Loads of fun!!!

BRoadGhost

07-05-16, 03:21 PM

Doesn't matter what orientation master cylinders are, for both service & operation; they should always be bled hydraulically.

A one man brake bleeding kit that takes the pressure from a road wheel can be bought new for less than £20.

~ There's quite a lot happening off that pedal box; are you not tempted to put an F18 hydraulic clutch slave on?

House

07-05-16, 06:16 PM

Mr Ghost, having looked at all the issues Lee303 had with leaking slaves I wanna stick with cable.

I've got 3 different one man bleed kits, none of which worked. The only way I could do it was by tubing the solid pipes back to the resoviour and pumping the pedal over and over. I would guess that now th system is air free I could use a pressure bleeder. I need to find one with a cap that fits OBP resoviours

House

08-05-16, 09:37 PM

MOT

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/0531C576-EC1E-4695-9CEE-99000C7D3FDD.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/0531C576-EC1E-4695-9CEE-99000C7D3FDD.jpg.html)

The only issue were rear brakes not working to well from the pedal but a little bias adjustment solved that and side repeaters not working, that needs a little investigation, which i'll do when I take the wings off to hide some cables

On to today,

Speed sensor mounting

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/74BD155A-B7C1-4451-98FA-5A4872B0D52C.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/74BD155A-B7C1-4451-98FA-5A4872B0D52C.jpg.html)

Fully welded in place

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/6F34BF04-ECA5-4EB9-9409-A4BE43DE6C5B.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/6F34BF04-ECA5-4EB9-9409-A4BE43DE6C5B.jpg.html)

Little vid of it working, taken on a private road.

http://vid27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/7F2A4FC3-1BAF-4EA7-9626-3FF1A5E36E08.mp4

This was the the biggest ballache ever, changing door pins, I did not enjoy it, so much so that the drivers one hasn't been done as it's not as bad!!!

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/846B1D02-BD13-4E77-A5E1-43C0F42CD0CA.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/846B1D02-BD13-4E77-A5E1-43C0F42CD0CA.jpg.html)

Mate of mine is gonna polish it next week, ordering my Quaife LSD on 15th and hopfeully Iain and I are fitting it before the hit Cadwell on 26th, assuming Iain can sort his engine issues.

kevster

08-05-16, 10:30 PM

I can't wait to look round this !

House

09-05-16, 07:53 AM

I can't wait to look round this !

Mate, don't get your hopes up!! you'll be disappointed!! There's so much I'm not happy with!!!

Benn

09-05-16, 12:29 PM

Looking good dude.

House

09-05-16, 04:39 PM

Looking good dude.

Thanks mate, I'll appreciate your eye at PVS, I'm sure there'll be a few little bits you can point me right on!!!

kevster

09-05-16, 07:41 PM

Mate, don't get your hopes up!! you'll be disappointed!! There's so much I'm not happy with!!!

Lol have you seen mine lol

House

09-05-16, 07:44 PM

Lol have you seen mine lol

I've got mates in Worthing, well Findon, I'll give you a shout when I'm down and drop in for a mince!!

kevster

09-05-16, 07:49 PM

I've got mates in Worthing, well Findon, I'll give you a shout when I'm down and drop in for a mince!!

No worry fella my workshop is like a holding for novas now days lol

House

09-05-16, 07:51 PM

No pressure but this needs to be ready for April.

Only just missed this date too!!! Only the LSD to fit!!

House

09-05-16, 09:17 PM

New black Roose hoses fitted, the proper XE nova conversion hoses too, so the bottom hose now avoids the clutch release arm and the top hose isn't stretched.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/BA3D695B-EF6C-4483-B850-D06DA42422F5.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/BA3D695B-EF6C-4483-B850-D06DA42422F5.jpg.html)

With grill, dare I say it, ready for PVS!!!!

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Ok with it, still lots I don't like. Hoping for Cadwell on 26th, got some alloy brake reservoirs on order, hoping I'll be able to attach the pressure bleeder and get some real pressure into the system and bleed it through again as I'm not completely happy with the braking.

Benn

10-05-16, 03:03 PM

I've got mates in Worthing, well Findon, I'll give you a shout when I'm down and drop in for a mince!!

No worry fella my workshop is like a holding for novas now days lol

When mines back on the road i'll come over!

kevster

10-05-16, 07:41 PM

When mines back on the road i'll come over!

Yeah more the better I say lol

Benn

11-05-16, 12:53 PM

Yay!

House

21-05-16, 11:43 PM

An eventful few days!!

Popped to see Connor (Conza) last night to collect a little something.

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Happy with what I paid, just need to get it in now!!

Whilst trying to cut a bolt off that was locked together, so we could get it in the car, I managed to do this

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Bad Hackysawrus Rex, I wouldn't normally have bothered with A&E but it was still bleeding after 2 hours, apparently I'd cut a blood vessel or something.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/F9CEA537-A5D1-4CB8-8743-B0ABE92EF7A0.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/F9CEA537-A5D1-4CB8-8743-B0ABE92EF7A0.jpg.html)

All fixed and good to go!! They wanted to X-ray and stitch stich but it was 12.30 and I'd have had to wait another 2 hours for all that, so I just said "patch me up and send me out the door"

But before all this happened and while I was still a 2 handed car wrecking machine.

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Little pressie from Quaife.

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Only took about an hour to fit, put it in without the crown wheel first to set the bearings (on Iain's advice) then bolted it all up and filled it with oil and test drove, bish bash bosh, different car!!! Able to power on mid corner now, completely different driving style but one I'm very happy to get used to!!!

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/241044BF-F27B-45EB-BBE6-61753378CB22_2.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/241044BF-F27B-45EB-BBE6-61753378CB22_2.jpg.html)

This final hose completed the removal of the awful yellow hoses!! It's only taken me 2.5 years to get rid of them!!

Took the car to see my old man

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Love seeing it parked up!!

I also realised it was time to address a bit of an issue I've had since Donny last year, a rumbling grinding noise that I couldn't find!!

I finally nailed it down to wheel bearings again!! It appears that I've put the outer CV's and king nuts on wrong, the little spacer washer, I believed was simply to help get the nut out far enough to get a split pin in, but it is meant to go between the CV and the wheel bearing and not on the nut side as I had fitted them!! School boy error!!!

What's happened is the CV, when tightened, actually pinched onto the back of the machined down hub and not the back of the bearing, had I put the spacer in correctly then the CV would have been hard against the inside of the bearing.

As I'm sure we all know, the bearings are in 2 halves, and basically the front (outside) half was taking all the load and the rear (inisde) none at all, this has resulted in the inner part of the bearing actually machining the hub down, it literally falls in and out of the bearing now!! So, new hubs ordered, Iain is sourcing new bearings and whacking them into spare knuckles, then I'm up to his Wednesday evening with the car on the trailer, throw the hubs in and knuckles on and the Mallory Friday morning.

Nothing like a shonky last minute repair before a track day.

Benn

23-05-16, 12:44 PM

Erm what? The big washer should go on the nut side. It sits in the middle dip bit of the hub, with the nut doing up on to it. Shouldn't be on the rear. Sounds like you have the same thing i've had a few times. I use abs cv joints as they are a little different and sit right.

Hoses are much better, interested to see how you get on with the Quaife, as i'm not a fan of mine.

Iain

23-05-16, 12:45 PM

Nah the spacer one for big block bodging

Benn

23-05-16, 12:47 PM

What? What spacer?

Iain

23-05-16, 12:49 PM

Welcome to the forums Benn have you had a Nova long?

There's a thin washer that can go on the outer CV to space it away from the knuckle.

Benn

23-05-16, 12:53 PM

I've heard of people putting the thick one that should sit under the castle nut on the other side, i've never got why.
But never heard of a spacer you put on that side of the bearing. Like ever.

josh-sri

23-05-16, 02:56 PM

LMF hubs and shafts are supplied with a spacer that goes on the cv side of the bearing aswell

House

23-05-16, 06:33 PM

I've heard of people putting the thick one that should sit under the castle nut on the other side, i've never got why.
But never heard of a spacer you put on that side of the bearing. Like ever.

Pics to follow when Iain and I do the bizz on Wednesday

LMF hubs and shafts are supplied with a spacer that goes on the cv side of the bearing aswell

Yep, my LMF hubs came with thin spacers Iain mentions above, I just screwed up!!!

Lesson learned

House

23-05-16, 06:43 PM

Hoses are much better, interested to see how you get on with the Quaife, as i'm not a fan of mine.

I've already had a close call off a roundabout!! haha powered on, not really concentrating, expecting the understeer to take me off on the desired exit and ended up going back round the roundabout!! Will take some getting used to but I like it already, haven't really given it any proper beans as I've been concerned about the noise mentioned above.

What don't you like about it Benn?!

BRoadGhost

23-05-16, 08:33 PM

Hmm this is an interesting one as I'm always thinking about that outer CV on the near side due to my ride height. bringing the CV inboard with the washer on the inside will only increase the already acute angle shortening the distance it is from the gearbox; as long as the CV doesn't lock against the knuckle then it's fine. This is a slight modification to the knuckles that should be done when machining for the larger OD bearings.

...I've got ATB fun to come for the first time, as soon as it's back together & can't wait!

House

23-05-16, 09:04 PM

This is a slight modification to the knuckles that should be done when machining for the larger OD bearings.

...I've got ATB fun to come for the first time, as soon as it's back together & can't wait!

It seems that the CV itself gripped the inside of the drive flange instead of mating to the inside of the bearing. The washer solves all, it's only 2mm thick, I doesn't shorten too much and as you know Mr Ghost I'm not lower than the queen's nips so I'm hoping it wont bring any issues.

You're right that when machining for larger bearings they shorten the flange a little, to prevent the above from happening.

As for the diff, I love what I've experienced so far, I can see how Iain is 5 seconds a lap quicker round Cadwell with his diff, once I learn the limits I think it's gonna really be fun to drive.

8valve-craig

23-05-16, 11:32 PM

Never heard of a spacer inside the hub, just use the one under the nut. Big block hubs in machined knuckles with Golf bearings here

Benn

24-05-16, 01:08 PM

LMF hubs and shafts are supplied with a spacer that goes on the cv side of the bearing aswell

Guess it much be how they do their machining. As i've never seen or heard of others. or maybe what cv joints they use,

I've already had a close call off a roundabout!! haha powered on, not really concentrating, expecting the understeer to take me off on the desired exit and ended up going back round the roundabout!! Will take some getting used to but I like it already, haven't really given it any proper beans as I've been concerned about the noise mentioned above.

What don't you like about it Benn?!

I find it a bit unpredictable, Find in a straight line. But if i let off even 5% in a corner it wants to change lines. Like pulling forward to pushing right/left.. Doesn't give conference when powering thru a round about.

Never heard of a spacer inside the hub, just use the one under the nut. Big block hubs in machined knuckles with Golf bearings here

That will be my next thing i think.

House

24-05-16, 02:46 PM

Never heard of a spacer inside the hub, just use the one under the nut. Big block hubs in machined knuckles with Golf bearings here

Photos to follow.

ill be ordering some machined knuckles and bearings within the next 10 days. It's the best solution without a doubt.

Iain

24-05-16, 03:10 PM

And until then Mallory will have to be done on heavily machined LMF hubs which will be pressed into these I've prepped for you xxx

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160524/e40a9cfd30050ea8120de5e40a5cb8c6.jpg

House

24-05-16, 07:45 PM

Iain, you could of painted them the same colour. One is clearly done in POR15 and the other looks like it's just Matt black over primer. I mean, I supplied you a head that was 98% refurbed and this is how you repay me??

Iain

24-05-16, 07:58 PM

Shame that remaining 2% fell off and wrote off my engine. You'll get what you're given they'll be in Team Shonky spares pile by next week anyway!

BRoadGhost

24-05-16, 08:07 PM

https://cdn.meme.am/instances/55758057.jpg

...Not seen circlips on the outside face before.

House

24-05-16, 08:23 PM

Shame that remaining 2% fell off and wrote off my engine. You'll get what you're given they'll be in Team Shonky spares pile by next week anyway!

Is said engine running again?!?

Hardly written off is it, what and exaggerator.

Next you'll tell us you can do a sub 1.50 lap of Cadwell Park.

House

24-05-16, 08:25 PM

...Not seen circlips on the outside face before.

It's not getting catty Mr Ghost, the gloves are off, it's downright bitchy in here!!

I've got circlips both sides on all the knuckles I have in stock.

Benn

25-05-16, 02:12 PM

Looking good. Awaiting videos.

Iain

26-05-16, 01:27 PM

Hubs on all feels good. Given it a bit of toe out to make it lively don't tell housey

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160526/9d9e8ed3702c963a8c740a47b916c9a5.jpg

BRoadGhost

26-05-16, 10:39 PM

Surely when the drive flanges are pressed in, the circlip rotates in its groove when running?

Iain

26-05-16, 10:46 PM

No.

House

26-05-16, 11:03 PM

It's how Vauxhall designed it!!

House

27-05-16, 11:23 PM

Where to begin..........

Mallory Park with the Elderkin and a surprise guest..........HARVEY!!!!!! and the lovely Amanda!!

I've been fitting some lifts for Euro Car Parts in their new 'kin huge warehouse in Tamworth, so I drove the car up to site Wednesday then off to Elder's house to fit some knuckles he'd prepared, we pressed the LMF flanges in and threw them on the car. I also put the Carbon Lorraine RC6 pads on aswell and instantly the brake pedal felt better, it was 2am at this point so we retired to the house for a shower and a snuggle.

I went back to ECP for Thursday and Iain did some Harry Potter magic to make my wheels point straight.

Thursday afternoon, load up the trailers, too much cheese-less and then early to bed!!

Got to Mallory at 7am this morning, we had a garage booked

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/harvey.emsley/GTE%2016v/Mallory_May_2017/img_2020%20Small.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/harvey.emsley/media/GTE%2016v/Mallory_May_2017/img_2020%20Small.jpg.html)

Race booties!!!

Got out for a few sessions, learning the track, Mallory is a great circuit, short lap but lots to work on.

Predictably Iain blew up a CV

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/harvey.emsley/GTE%2016v/Mallory_May_2017/img_2019%20Small.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/harvey.emsley/media/GTE%2016v/Mallory_May_2017/img_2019%20Small.jpg.html)

But I'll let him give his racing driver excuses!!

Quick few laps from the afternoon, chasing an MR2 that wouldn't let me by on the straights!!

Decided after lunch to get a ride along with Mark from Javelin and get a look at the lines I was using and see if he could help improve anything, Mark's a nice guy and gave me some good tips on track position, he said I was very efficient with the pedals, no coasting into braking zones and appyling the power smoothly and consistently.

https://youtu.be/cgSuUcSvW4A

Unfortunately the white of Mark's helmet interfered with the camera and it couldn't see the track!!!

Having managed 8 laps with him this happened

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/8316523E-156B-4A00-BE2B-899B3DB2A89B.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/8316523E-156B-4A00-BE2B-899B3DB2A89B.jpg.html)

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As for the failure it seems the drive flange has split in 2 where the radius is, the threaded end of the CV with the castle nut has snapped off and dissapeared. It's just luck that the MX5 was in-front of me in Goddards and I was slower through there, had I been full chat then I don't know what could have happened!!

Without any question I'll be ordering machined knuckles and Audi bearings Tuesday either from Hockley or from Iain's mate. This is un-believable, from what I've heard it's sheer luck that it didn't spit the wheel out and send us off into the barriers.

The disc has made love to the caliper but I think it's salvageable, the pads are also luckily ok!! More pics to follow when I get it apart, I guess it's an excuse for Iain and I to add a little surprise we've got planned before out next track day!!

As for the diff, it's off the scale, very very happy with it!!

House

27-05-16, 11:33 PM

Some pics, courtesy of lovely Amanda xxx

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/harvey.emsley/GTE%2016v/Mallory_May_2017/img_2037%20Small.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/harvey.emsley/media/GTE%2016v/Mallory_May_2017/img_2037%20Small.jpg.html)

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/harvey.emsley/GTE%2016v/Mallory_May_2017/img_2052%20Small.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/harvey.emsley/media/GTE%2016v/Mallory_May_2017/img_2052%20Small.jpg.html)

Team Shonky Vauxhall

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Busted

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turbojolt

27-05-16, 11:46 PM

Ffs so much excitement and I spent the day Sat indoors less then 30 mins away. And you managed to get Harvey out Ffs I want a pasanger ride in that astra

But all in all you are all gay and I hate your faces. Cars are gay and can't even last a days racing pfftttttt

TallDave

27-05-16, 11:59 PM

As for the failure it seems the drive flange has split in 2 where the radius is, the threaded end of the CV with the castle nut has snapped off and dissapeared.

Ooouch! Looks like you got a bit lucky there, quite how you managed to retain the wheel is a mystery, I suppose the brake caliper was just tight enough on clearance with the disc to keep the whole assembly in the hub?

I've not really studied the hub to drive shaft fit issue, but with the fitting of a spacer between the CV and the inner bearing being an accepted tweak to limit drive shaft plunge at higher angles of turn, is exposes the hub to greater forces. To my mind it would be way better to have the drive shaft splines extending right through the hub to a point just a mm or so short of the outer face (to allow the hub to be tightened up) thus spreading the load from the hollow hub into the solid shaft.

Looking forward to a blow by blow look/account of your new hub/carrier/CV assembly.

Looking on the bright side at least your engine survived that long high G first corner without complaint. :thumb:

House

28-05-16, 07:41 AM

https://youtu.be/9hYW6CXgJ6M

Timing from the video I'm managing a 57 second lap.

Harvey

28-05-16, 10:02 AM

Loved all the hugs yesterday, 'twas great to have Team Shonky Vauxhall back on track :wisewood:

Pic with all of use out there, my manifold hasn't broken lose under the car it's just effin huge.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/harvey.emsley/GTE%2016v/Mallory_May_2017/img_1957%20Small.jpg

Southie

28-05-16, 10:16 AM

Looked a good rasp out, where did the shonky vauxhall name come from btw?

Iain

28-05-16, 10:23 AM

Its just a joke track day team name we made up. Got stickers, there were discussions about t-shirts yesterday too haha

Southie

28-05-16, 10:25 AM

I like it, get a website up.... No forum though as I'll have nothing to read lol

House

28-05-16, 01:09 PM

Yeah I don't know where TSV came from, it just kind of became!! hahaha

Knuckles prepared ready to be blasted as Modus on Tuesday as I'm borrowing their blasting machine.

Then off to Hockley for machining I think, £120 to machine the knuckles and the brand new Febi hubs I'm about to buy.

Just need the bearings and we're back in business for Blyton in later June.

Benn

28-05-16, 03:21 PM

House

28-05-16, 04:38 PM

Sadly when hubs are machined 95% arnt done right. Hence the snapping. Glad you and the car are ok tho, as the disc holding the wheel on really isnt good! Seen it before on the road was bad, let alone the track.

Love that you took Mark out, he seems to really know the track, shame we couldn't hear him. That's always interesting. Hand signals are good tho.
Cars looks great out there, nice power and handling.

Glad.

And a fucking cheese-less pizza? Shame on you. I'm sickened.

These were from LMF mate, I'm sure loads of big block guys run them!!! Mad that we use them without realising!! For around £120 Hockley will machine hubs and knuckles and then you just add Audi bearings. I'll never run anything else again!!

You're right Mark is a top guy, really easy to talk to and brave, I wouldn't get in a car that was part of a team that had the word Shonky in the name!! He said he's been out with some real clowns, who frankly, scared him!!! He was complimentary about my driving which Iain found hard to believe!!! He can never be happy when someone compliments me.

The hand signals were really good, it sounds silly but when you have instruction you're wasting your time if you don't do what he says (or gestures) when he says, if you just carry on doing what you do then you're gaining nothing. Car position into Gerrards was the biggest thing I was doing wrong really, it's middle of the road and just hold the speed, then tighten the line and accelerate as you get to the first escape road on the right, clip the inside curb and let the power drift you out.

For £20, I'll be honest, it's something I'm gonna look to book for around 10am on each new track, I'll certainly do so for Cadwell next time and I hope Blyton as I'll be proper schooled by Iain and Harvey there as it's their home track!!

As for the cheese-less pizza, I'm telling you, it's revolutionary, I'm a pioneer, you guys are just too closed minded to appreciate the finer things in life.

Iain

28-05-16, 04:56 PM

Yeah looks like you're really enjoying the lack of cheese.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160528/c527ee23eb09d8a3ab2cc208150bd94c.jpg

House

28-05-16, 08:10 PM

You told me to make a sexy pose for you to send a pic to Benn, this is as sexy as I get

bazzap8389

29-05-16, 12:54 PM

Scary moment with that snapping! Got off lightly really then.

Oh oh and a cheese-less pizza... Hmm you Defs don't look happy with it lol

House

29-05-16, 03:10 PM

Scary moment with that snapping! Got off lightly really then.

Oh oh and a cheese-less pizza... Hmm you Defs don't look happy with it lol

Very lucky escape mate!!!

As for the pizza, it's revolutionary!! Iain has double crossed me here, he told me that pic was for Benn's eyes only, evidently the turn coat has had me over again.

House

29-05-16, 09:15 PM

Damage assessment

I managed to get a new CV in at Mallory before loading it on the trailer so atleast I could get it on and off the trailer

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Pads survived, caliper has some cosmetic damage, it's got bloody hot aswell, I'm gonna take it up to hi-spec to get some dust seals and check to pressure seals themselves are ok, pads look fine, I thought they might have suffered some CV grease contamination.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/995CC7D2-FD51-4B52-9730-DC19443B1ED2.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/995CC7D2-FD51-4B52-9730-DC19443B1ED2.jpg.html)

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Got bored today so made a little start on the cage front legs, after long discussions with Iain, we felt the best plan was to leave the existing rear hoop in and weld the new front legs to it using some connection saddles.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/5AF8A25D-A6C7-4D39-9042-751571100FF4.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/5AF8A25D-A6C7-4D39-9042-751571100FF4.jpg.html)

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Once this bar comes down level with the top of the door frame it's in exactly the right place for the saddle.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/F51526FA-73DC-4572-BCEA-3B1B7030451D.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/F51526FA-73DC-4572-BCEA-3B1B7030451D.jpg.html)

Same drivers side, I've even managed to retain the sides of the dash for mounting purposes!! Just need to move my fuel supply bulkhead unions and we're in business. Saddles on order from ebay!! Might not be properly in for PVS but will be somewhere close.

Benn

31-05-16, 12:32 PM

As for the cheese-less pizza, I'm telling you, it's revolutionary, I'm a pioneer, you guys are just too closed minded to appreciate the finer things in life.

Yeah looks like you're really enjoying the lack of cheese.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160528/c527ee23eb09d8a3ab2cc208150bd94c.jpg

Just what i thought!

You told me to make a sexy pose for you to send a pic to Benn, this is as sexy as I get

I did get it,

As for the pizza, it's revolutionary!! Iain has double crossed me here, he told me that pic was for Benn's eyes only, evidently the turn coat has had me over again.

Was impressed it was what he said, normally he lies when sending pics... Ask him about the foot pic.

Harvey

31-05-16, 03:37 PM

Those mega expensive pads survived 'cause they are made of expensive stuff. Caliper don't look bad at all, seen much worse continued to be used. Stuck my Astra in the garage, dead flies and all and not touched it since. Blyton you say, mmm, might be on for that one as I love the place so better get my FPR sorted. Looking at Fuelab FPR now and might just leave my LET injectors as no point spending £600 on FPR, injectors and remap when i can just stick a new FPR on and be done with it.

House

31-05-16, 06:10 PM

House

31-05-16, 06:28 PM

So few little bits played around with.

Cage wont be fully mounted before PVS but I'll enjoy the bellends making comments about it only being held in with 2 M8 bolts on the front legs!!

Added the front door bars, as there are 2 on the drivers side, I cut one downand re-welded to play around with length, I've ordered some saddles from ebay to weld onto the bars and hoop when cut down properly.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/982C03F0-7219-4474-9E7E-713F689670B3.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/982C03F0-7219-4474-9E7E-713F689670B3.jpg.html)

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Went down to Modus to use the facilities today.

Acid dipped the new knuckles

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/1B7ADCE2-CCFF-4CC9-8D96-168D262FB635_3.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/1B7ADCE2-CCFF-4CC9-8D96-168D262FB635_3.jpg.html)

Hot wash

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/3C0856D7-E06E-49A9-BCEE-A88A3211069E.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/3C0856D7-E06E-49A9-BCEE-A88A3211069E.jpg.html)

Then sand blast

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/9B8A3624-CAE9-4075-A67C-F4C37B9A3D9A.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/9B8A3624-CAE9-4075-A67C-F4C37B9A3D9A.jpg.html)

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Washed again, then heated up with a blow gun to get rid of any moisture

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/4EC2E781-3321-41F9-A3F7-1C5AF9546774.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/4EC2E781-3321-41F9-A3F7-1C5AF9546774.jpg.html)

5 coats later

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/6B7B6A33-044D-4277-980E-163D86829EFE.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/6B7B6A33-044D-4277-980E-163D86829EFE.jpg.html)

Ready to be shipped to HH for machining, just need the bearings and flanges (due Thursday) and they'll be away in the post, turnaround is a reported 2 weeks so fingers crossed Blyton will work on the 26th!!

bazzap8389

31-05-16, 07:11 PM

going Audi bearings? I'd have left the paint until back from machining tbh. Don't suppose it's a big deal going over again if need be though.

House

31-05-16, 08:17 PM

going Audi bearings? I'd have left the paint until back from machining tbh. Don't suppose it's a big deal going over again if need be though.

Yeah I'll have to re-spray when they're back but I'll need to assemble and grind a little off the knuckles to allow the discs to fit them anyway, could have done this before but I'm out of time, need them away and back ASAP, I wanted them to arrive at Hockly looking like I give a f,uck aswell!!!!

Yeah we're going for the Audi 80 bearings as Iain has suggested, both Modus and the guys at the Phirm said they'd machine the knuckles easily enough, it was decided all round that for £120 it was so much easier for HH to do them.

Iain reports his bearings have been in 2 years with zero play at present, considering my wheel fell off on Nova bearings, that, I see as an improvement on my present situation!!! lollollol

House

04-06-16, 10:36 PM

Parts received at HHMS so hopefully back in 2 weeks ready for Bedford.

Thanks to Connor, I managed to source another machined down hub (he had 2 in stock), he pressed it in for me at his work along with a nice new bearing, not a perfect solution but enough to get the car back on it's wheels and allow me to drive it to PVS.

Out for a road test, caliper and brakes work fine so that's good, tyre is ok, I thought it might have been knackered after the 1/4 mile they dragged me with it locked but it seems ok.

Just need to get the tracking done and rotate some tyres ready for Bedford and we're good to go!!

No pics sorry!!!

conza123

04-06-16, 10:51 PM

Any time :) glad to help :)

Benn

06-06-16, 10:59 AM

Glad you're getting there.

House

08-06-16, 08:21 PM

So, in preparation for PVS, now that my wheels work again, I thought I'd have a little run out and get filled up with fuel, so into the Shell, for a bit of Optislaps.

I always use this garage, they all know me, it's halfway between me and Brands Hatch and I like the roads on the way. So I get out, open the boot, lift the nozzle and wait and wait and wait and wait. 4 minutes and 28 seconds go by, epoxy resin fanny is staring at me out the window shaking her head, being the calm rational guy I am, I proceeded inside and asked stainless steel pants what her boggle was.

She informs me that containers cannot be filled whilst still inside the car. I pointed out it's the fuel tank and it's fixed in, sloppy minge said if it doesn't come out then I can't fill up here.

This, as you can imagine, yanked my plank, I drove straight home, jumped in the Passat and smashed down to CBS, £220 later

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/9BDEA154-411A-40B5-BBF5-584BDD74C0A1_1.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/9BDEA154-411A-40B5-BBF5-584BDD74C0A1_1.jpg.html)

So, start off by cutting down the 90 elbow to get it lower than my intended filler position

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/BFB7C4EC-9CAC-4CF0-9659-005DAFA56AAB.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/BFB7C4EC-9CAC-4CF0-9659-005DAFA56AAB.jpg.html)

Check it looks right

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/8E771A3D-C576-4DA6-AA1C-1349935B6338.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/8E771A3D-C576-4DA6-AA1C-1349935B6338.jpg.html)

Reasonable, next was the filler location, brief chat with Iain, this seemed logical,

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/9DC17481-26F3-4703-A16A-B02F5328137F.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/9DC17481-26F3-4703-A16A-B02F5328137F.jpg.html)

Cut out and 5mm holes drilled ready to install

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/D3A06BF3-D835-4D0D-B086-AFAEECE6795E.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/D3A06BF3-D835-4D0D-B086-AFAEECE6795E.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/94449559-E5E5-4C0A-96F6-EE5C9C887C47.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/94449559-E5E5-4C0A-96F6-EE5C9C887C47.jpg.html)

Looks alright, it was £60, lockable, I wasn't gonna pay £140 for the top of the range one, this one does the job

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/C7F04098-B393-4415-A076-A4E311F41208.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/C7F04098-B393-4415-A076-A4E311F41208.jpg.html)

Hose cut to feed it, reasonably happy with it, tank might be moving soon anyway depends how I feel!!

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/87623514-8F76-454E-BBA9-9EBB52532E49.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/87623514-8F76-454E-BBA9-9EBB52532E49.jpg.html)

Looks like it might belong!!

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/86DCB919-834B-474B-BADF-1BD033125417.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/86DCB919-834B-474B-BADF-1BD033125417.jpg.html)

After all my attempts at finding something to float in my level tube, I suddenly thought........wood!!!!!!

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/CA890E79-538C-47C8-B0FF-BBF877068EF7.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/CA890E79-538C-47C8-B0FF-BBF877068EF7.jpg.html)

Hopefully my dash level sender is at my wife's work waiting for her tomorrow, don't think it'll be in before the weekend but i'll see, the tank is full now and CBA with emptying it!!!

Ordered a new FPR with some AN-6 fittings on it, something I've been meaning to do for about 12 months!!! Get rid of those bloody push on fittings

That's all for now

turbojolt

08-06-16, 08:25 PM

Don't fuel eat silicone hoses

House

08-06-16, 08:31 PM

Don't fuel eat silicone hoses

CBS assure me these are fuel safe hoses, specifically for fuel fillers, the inside has a second rubber skin inside or something.

http://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/blue-silicone-fuel-filler-hose-51mm-id

You can see it in the pics

Taken from the siteweb

STRAIGHT SILICONE FUEL FILLER HOSE.We've been asked for this for ages so, finally, here it is.
Fluorosilicone-lined and resistant to ALL fuels and oils.

prs

08-06-16, 08:46 PM

nice to see you placed the fillerneck in this position, I was planning on mounting my fillerneck just like that !
don't really like the silicone hose, I got my self one of these:

http://www.carbuildersolutions.com/content/images/thumbs/0015881_ultra-flexible-fuel-filler-hose-57mm-2-14.jpeg

do you have any kind of rollover safety in the de fuelcell? in case of an accident you want the fillerneck to block off so the fuel doesn't leak in to the drivers compartment

Iain

08-06-16, 08:49 PM

He has rollover protection in the form of not going over 40mph on track

totalnova

08-06-16, 08:53 PM

He has rollover protection in the form of not going over 40mph on track

lol lol lol

House

08-06-16, 09:03 PM

do you have any kind of rollover safety in the de fuelcell? in case of an accident you want the fillerneck to block off so the fuel doesn't leak in to the drivers compartment

I spoke with CBS about the rollover device, the filler neck is sealed so in the event of a rollover fuel shouldn't be able to get into the cabin, but I'm working on a solution.

I did look at the flexi hose and liked it but CBS could only supply it in 500mm lengths and were out of stock today!!! I would have paid double for the black silicone hose but they were also out of stock!!!

The blue will do, I'm trying to fit in with all the Arden Blue Astras at PVS!!!

House

08-06-16, 09:04 PM

He has rollover protection in the form of not going over 40mph on track

What a bender

Harvey

08-06-16, 10:04 PM

Tidy job. Which FPR did you purchase? I only ask as I bagged myself a Fuelab 51502-1, proper nice piece of kit. Nothing wrong with push on fittings you posh git.

House

08-06-16, 10:14 PM

Tidy job. Which FPR did you purchase? I only ask as I bagged myself a Fuelab 51502-1, proper nice piece of kit. Nothing wrong with push on fittings you posh git.

Thanks mate, for the first time ever, Iain was actually complimentary of something I'd done!!!

As for FPR, I've got an FSE, same as I'm running now, I only run 1.9 bar fuel pressure so it's not doing loads of work.

Benn

14-06-16, 08:50 AM

I think your clutch pedal has tweaked my calf you know....

Nice car tho, i enjoy it.

House

18-06-16, 08:19 PM

So few things have gone on here.

As previous posts explained wheel fall offage at Mallory, Housey not a happy boy, emergency hubs from Conor as we know, fitted so we could get to PVS, which we did.

As I was sick of people telling me the ratchet straps (that were a temp measure) holding the tank, were the most unsafe thing in the history of car building and I should flog myself with 9 cats or whatever people got whipped with in the olden days. I decided proper tank mounts were required.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/F38BA22B-830D-45E7-B2D8-322E223CE651.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/F38BA22B-830D-45E7-B2D8-322E223CE651.jpg.html)

Much happier and no comments from bellends at PVS!! I intended to remove the box and lower it as much as possible into the well but the chap that sent me the angle only sent 1 length instead of the 4 i ordered, so I've ordered more and once the tank is out of fuel I'll smash it on the proper angle mounts.

As you can see in this pic, rubber hoses for the FPR, I'd ordered an FPR with AN-6 fittings, decided to move it back up to the bay.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/161A0B44-2D7D-4FDB-A868-603B95FDDC41.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/161A0B44-2D7D-4FDB-A868-603B95FDDC41.jpg.html)

Crap pic for some reason!! Wheel well looks so much better with all the proper AN-6 lines

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/9AFA6ED1-E898-4804-91B9-56DC383731B6.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/9AFA6ED1-E898-4804-91B9-56DC383731B6.jpg.html)

This is so much more gooderer. Made some changes to the lines from the bulkhead too, much prefer how they look

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/5A2C4F77-6B06-44E6-9289-BBDB47563037.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/5A2C4F77-6B06-44E6-9289-BBDB47563037.jpg.html)

Next up, it seems the one billet one plastic brake resoviour was the most hilarious thing the weed smokers at PVS had seen, got bored so banged the other one I had on

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/5D78E6DA-D276-4504-9F43-08F3B3DA753A.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/5D78E6DA-D276-4504-9F43-08F3B3DA753A.jpg.html)

Proper lines fitted from the M/c to the solid lines, so much happier with this now.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/70E5131E-A295-4281-B19B-D4D10FD5FFF6.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/70E5131E-A295-4281-B19B-D4D10FD5FFF6.jpg.html)

House

18-06-16, 08:52 PM

Onto today, left the house at 6am, quick 280 mile round trip to Norwich and back with the trailer to drop some parts at the office, stopped at B&Q to get some gravel, decided to neaten things up for the neighbours

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/E3806025-B619-419E-9EAF-2212D16EEDC6.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/E3806025-B619-419E-9EAF-2212D16EEDC6.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/E166E7CA-25EE-48C4-96FB-2EA732BC3AAC.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/E166E7CA-25EE-48C4-96FB-2EA732BC3AAC.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/1B82E882-26D9-49DD-9E28-68DD3417A499.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/1B82E882-26D9-49DD-9E28-68DD3417A499.jpg.html)

It's not technically my land so I wasn't wasting loads of money incase someone kicks off, but it looks better

With that done and the 24hr Le Mans on the laptop, got started on the car. HHMS machined hubs arrived, decided to get them to build them up with studs for me, studs are lovely!!!

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/DD2C0368-8185-4D6B-9797-83C6446836E0.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/DD2C0368-8185-4D6B-9797-83C6446836E0.jpg.html)

Got them on the car, lovely jubbly until...............

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/412E2B86-24B7-424C-9446-06134ABD5246.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/412E2B86-24B7-424C-9446-06134ABD5246.jpg.html)

Disc doesn't go over the shoulder on the stud, quick call to Hockly, "Same studs we use on all our Vauxhall applications" Hmmmmmm

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/46C63D1D-5CBE-419F-95BF-32E779C964D8.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/46C63D1D-5CBE-419F-95BF-32E779C964D8.jpg.html)

Stud shoulder, forgot to picture the disc hole but it was 13.3mm, luckily my mate in Norwich is an engineering gangstar, found me a 9/16 drill bit, which is 14.25. So.....

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/48C59E6A-67E6-4B79-A859-263C5CBE06FB.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/48C59E6A-67E6-4B79-A859-263C5CBE06FB.jpg.html)

Disc adjusted. Then fitted, jobsagoodun, well it was until

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/898E1AC4-92CE-45FD-820D-7DC8A0088C5B.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/898E1AC4-92CE-45FD-820D-7DC8A0088C5B.jpg.html)

Wheel doesn't fit either!! Quick call to Iain to see what he thought, bosh, drilled the wheel out, all the work is done by the countersinking on the wheel against the nut so the hole in the middle isn't overly important aslong as it's not a wizards sleeve.

So there we go, all done.

Turned my hand to the dials which I've not been happy with as it kept bending, made this 3mm alu plate up, just brushed it over with the grinder to take the shine off, hoping it'll oxidize and dull up and then I'll lacquer it. Really happy with the little angle bracket mounts I've made to hold it, even if I do say so myself!!

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/653F13A1-26C3-4204-B906-8F3AAF3EE93E.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/653F13A1-26C3-4204-B906-8F3AAF3EE93E.jpg.html)

bazzap8389

18-06-16, 09:12 PM

Great build this, going to copy the filler pipe out the window I think :thumb: lol

House

18-06-16, 09:14 PM

Great build this, going to copy the filler pipe out the window I think :thumb: lol

Thanks mate but you sure you're looking at the same car as me?!? haha There's so much I don't like!!!!!

Big changes coming!! Mahoooosive even!!!

TallDave

19-06-16, 12:35 PM

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/5A2C4F77-6B06-44E6-9289-BBDB47563037.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/5A2C4F77-6B06-44E6-9289-BBDB47563037.jpg.html)

Next up, it seems the one billet one plastic brake resoviour was the most hilarious thing the weed smokers at PVS had seen, got bored so banged the other one I had on

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/5D78E6DA-D276-4504-9F43-08F3B3DA753A.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/5D78E6DA-D276-4504-9F43-08F3B3DA753A.jpg.html)

Proper lines fitted from the M/c to the solid lines, so much happier with this now.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/70E5131E-A295-4281-B19B-D4D10FD5FFF6.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/70E5131E-A295-4281-B19B-D4D10FD5FFF6.jpg.html)

I think you just enjoy winding people up as I honestly can't think of any other reason to fit just one billet brake fluid reservoir lol, though you really need to put some effort into checking fluid levels now!

I can't figure out why you didn't install the pedal box tight to the wheel arch to give a better position, but as I've said elsewhere different folks etc ;)

krobinson

19-06-16, 01:46 PM

How much the the HH hubs work out in total? I need another set for my Purple LET - I assume you went for the big block flanges and big bearings?

House

19-06-16, 07:28 PM

I think you just enjoy winding people up as I honestly can't think of any other reason to fit just one billet brake fluid reservoir lol, though you really need to put some effort into checking fluid levels now!

I can't figure out why you didn't install the pedal box tight to the wheel arch to give a better position, but as I've said elsewhere different folks etc ;)

Mr Tall, I've never really been bothered by the steering wheel position being offset, my aim has been to get the brake pedal below the middle of the steering column as it is, I can't be doing with moving the column, on this shell atleast. As for the pedal box location, this is an interesting one, I spent a long time discussing it with Iain, I tried to get it onto the bulkhead and it just didn't work, the pedals were wonky and the steering column would have been in the way of the brake pedal. That being said, since I've fitted mine I've seen the black euro nova that's being subaru'd and he has the pedal box hard on the bulkhead. So........ it'll be floor mounted for the new shell, get it done properly.

As for the resovoiurs, I had to fit the billet one as my pressure bleeder wasn't doing the business on the plastic one, needed to get to Mallory and ran out of time to fit the other one. I don't set out to intentionally wind people up with these things

How much the the HH hubs work out in total? I need another set for my Purple LET - I assume you went for the big block flanges and big bearings?

Yeah went for the machined knuckles with the Audi 80 bearings, I wouldn't ever run a big block with the machined down hubs again, downright dangerous, I can't bleieve Elderkin actually helped me put them together, I reckon he did it on purpose to try and kill me cos he's scared I'm getting quicker round track!!

The whole lot came to £210, I supplied bearings, knuckles and the new hubs, they supplied studs and nuts and assembled them up.

Numbers if you're interested

Hubs :- Febi 0326194 £27.31 each from ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331759722549?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Bearings :- Febi 3620 £16.31 each from ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191085499878?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

House

19-06-16, 07:38 PM

Today was a mixed day, didn't go to bed til 1.30am as the 24hr Le Mans was on, was up again at 6 to carry on watching. As the sun was shining we took the new dog down to the beach where he attempted to dig his way to freedom. I hate sand.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/B8245B8C-E792-41E9-8E5C-C16A5F3246B8_1.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/B8245B8C-E792-41E9-8E5C-C16A5F3246B8_1.jpg.html)

Anyway enough namby pampy pussy shite.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/05A7C654-40CE-4158-A099-28C730A008D8.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/05A7C654-40CE-4158-A099-28C730A008D8.jpg.html)

Gotta love coffee table working!!

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/FBFD2AE8-C0B4-41CF-A7E4-62D851C6FFAF.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/FBFD2AE8-C0B4-41CF-A7E4-62D851C6FFAF.jpg.html)

Wired up with plugs on for easy disconnect

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/0A3B47AE-94BF-4711-905C-98DCAC248DEF.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/0A3B47AE-94BF-4711-905C-98DCAC248DEF.jpg.html)

Plugs added to the dash loom, few crimps used that will be soldered in the near future as I wasn't sure on a couple of connections.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/2FBEC46B-0B49-4DF9-81AD-30102ECD99D5.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/2FBEC46B-0B49-4DF9-81AD-30102ECD99D5.jpg.html)

Angle brackets added to the dash

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/DABE6C8F-9C54-4A91-AEFF-E4D53E523DC6.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/DABE6C8F-9C54-4A91-AEFF-E4D53E523DC6.jpg.html)

All back together and working.

Also tried to work out a park feed for my wiper, but I think it's relay controlled and as I'm direct feeding the wiper motor I'll need to think about that one. Latching timer relay maybe.

Stuart

19-06-16, 07:40 PM

How did you fit the GoPro mount on the roof? Just sticky pad or with some mechanical fun too?

House

19-06-16, 07:54 PM

How did you fit the GoPro mount on the roof? Just sticky pad or with some mechanical fun too?

Got to be mechanically mounted for track mate, drilled and bolted, RTV sealed around it too, doesn't leak, function dictates form!!

Stuart

19-06-16, 07:55 PM

Looked decent from a distance :)

Iain

19-06-16, 07:57 PM

Looked decent from a distance :)
Sums up the build.

House

19-06-16, 07:59 PM

Sums up the build.

Bitchy, atleast mine's the colour it's meant to be and not parchment yellow

Benn

20-06-16, 07:58 AM

Bitchy, atleast mine's the colour it's meant to be and not parchment yellow

Awesome reply.

House

20-06-16, 07:15 PM

Awesome reply.

I'm sick of how he be-littles me all the time. He thinks he's so perfect

Iain

20-06-16, 09:04 PM

As an apology I've booked us on to cadwell on the 8th so get prepping!

millworm

20-06-16, 11:55 PM

House

21-06-16, 08:57 AM

Love this build, gonna makes mine look shit lol, also the big block hubs are one for me I reckon, was so a pair advertised ages ago but found out they're normal ones today! Also had the exact same problem with the studs and discs, but I won't tell you how I got round it as it's probably frowned on lol

Mate, I wouldn't run anything else in the way of bearings and hubs now, had a very very lucky escape!!

Regarding the car as I said above to Bazza, there is so much I don't like, really pisses me off but it goes ok I guess!! It's not a show car, I think that's what annoys me about idiots at PVS, it's not a show spec car, it's there to be driven, yeah ok I'm not that fast but it's still a drivers car not a show car, people don't seem to get that function dictates form, the fuel system looks like that cos it works, the dash looks that way cos the switches are in the right places.

I do appreciate the comments from you guys, it seems you lot understand what it's trying to be.

Might have ranted on a bit there!!

Anyway, massive changes are a foot, hopefully it'll soon be a car that even I like!!!

8valve-craig

21-06-16, 04:50 PM

Come on House, it needs a number on the door.

House

21-06-16, 05:21 PM

Come on House, it needs a number on the door.

I've already been told I'm pathetic by a local guy that saw the novice driver sticker on the rear!! Not sure what he'd make of numbers on the side!!!

Harvey

23-06-16, 03:25 PM

Anyway, massive changes are a foot, hopefully it'll soon be a car that even I like!!!

:thumb:

I've already been told I'm pathetic by a local guy that saw the novice driver sticker on the rear!

My neighbours think I'm nuts tinkering with my crusty aged fleet of motors but I care not, screw them all.

House

24-06-16, 12:26 PM

Got bored of seeing my stocks and shares plummet in value so got onto this.

Just a little update!!

Been away this week, had a few little bits waiting when I got home.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/31687493-9C35-4FF5-81B6-E57F4C65FBD3.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/31687493-9C35-4FF5-81B6-E57F4C65FBD3.jpg.html)

Shiney shiney black things oh and a Vbox data logger.

Then onto this, always hated the way the breather comes out the cam cover. got the hose barbs out drilled and tapped the smaller hole to 8mm, little copper washer on there, bit of thread lock, JD.

Drilled the other hole out to 14.5, tapped the hole to 16x1.5 for the AN-8 fitting

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/696594C6-D555-4AE7-8B1C-BE3F28DDC51A.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/696594C6-D555-4AE7-8B1C-BE3F28DDC51A.jpg.html)

Fitting and hose sorted

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/A42473AD-CA1B-4B12-B14E-E0ED57D341D7.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/A42473AD-CA1B-4B12-B14E-E0ED57D341D7.jpg.html)

Down to atmosphere for now the catch can is en-route.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/2910DF5E-E1D1-4DC3-8D2D-6D9B0EE31711.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/2910DF5E-E1D1-4DC3-8D2D-6D9B0EE31711.jpg.html)

Working all weekend so suspension wont go on til after Cadwell now unless I can get it on Saturday and to a 4-wheel alignment place, we'll see how we get on!!

Benn

24-06-16, 12:34 PM

OOoooo very pretty arms! liking the areoquip/hoses.

Iain

24-06-16, 05:21 PM

Breathers look proper.

turbojolt

24-06-16, 05:52 PM

Plug

24-06-16, 05:54 PM

That one of jonlems kits? do you already have uniballs?

do like the breathers thou, going to be stealing some of these ideas

8valve-craig

24-06-16, 06:23 PM

Best bet is to take it somewhere who can corner weight it and set the geo all in one hit. Mine was a pig until it was set up half right, still a lot to do but I do it myself.

House

24-06-16, 06:53 PM

Best bet is to take it somewhere who can corner weight it and set the geo all in one hit. Mine was a pig until it was set up half right, still a lot to do but I do it myself.

Recommend anywhere mate!?!

House

24-06-16, 07:01 PM

Suspension went on today

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/E683A10F-4008-4298-8632-118B3077824E.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/E683A10F-4008-4298-8632-118B3077824E.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/6FE3CE05-1413-411B-867E-8C6044766F3E.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/6FE3CE05-1413-411B-867E-8C6044766F3E.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/747FE15E-0842-43DD-B572-A20E27569435.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/747FE15E-0842-43DD-B572-A20E27569435.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/A94C3DF0-1C10-456A-AB80-940BF5FCC191.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/A94C3DF0-1C10-456A-AB80-940BF5FCC191.jpg.html)

Fitted it all up pretty well, looks sexual!!

Set the tracking by eye and the camber looks reasonable!! As Craig says, I'll get it done properly ASAP and certainly before Cadwell on the 8th.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/8215E30D-3186-4AA4-BC80-BD1DCE6354D7_4.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/8215E30D-3186-4AA4-BC80-BD1DCE6354D7_4.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/E2D9744E-891C-4548-B406-59989B4C1DF5.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/E2D9744E-891C-4548-B406-59989B4C1DF5.jpg.html)

Caster doesn't look as incredible as some I've seen, steering wheel actually centres again when you let go of it while driving, tested on a quick trip round the block. Just the setting up to go!!!

House

24-06-16, 07:04 PM

There is a place for wheel alignment in Colchester that will set up all your alignment for how you want the car to feel/handle or for what ever the car is designed for sich as track days etc... I can find the name of the company if it's of use...... and you pay me.

How much would I have to pay you?

That one of jonlems kits? do you already have uniballs?

No, not using uniballs. Standard balljoints, cheap and readily available for the gains of uni-balls I'll stick with standards!

toymex

24-06-16, 07:08 PM

Looking good ,I think Redline tuning can do the geo for you ,or Northampton motorsport have a good reputation

turbojolt

24-06-16, 07:26 PM

This one's a freebie big boy. Give them a bell and see if they can help I know a couple guys that used them but it was mainly for fast road setups

http://www.elitedirect.com/wheel-tyre-alignment-in-essex

Iain

24-06-16, 07:27 PM

That one of jonlems kits? do you already have uniballs?

It's the same kit but direct from the designer/manufacturer/fabricator. Designed to use standard balljoints.

House

24-06-16, 09:13 PM

turbojolt

24-06-16, 09:35 PM

Got a lad that runs a body shop close to you as well if you ever need it

Stuart

24-06-16, 09:43 PM

There is also a lotus specialist at gallows corner near romford/ Dagenham, I'm sure they would 'geo' it too.

House

24-06-16, 09:49 PM

Got a lad that runs a body shop close to you as well if you ever need it

You should share this information!!

turbojolt

24-06-16, 11:33 PM

Vinces Unit 10 esgors farm cm166ly 07545624393

You get extra special discount if you call him Vincent

TallDave

24-06-16, 11:38 PM

jonn

25-06-16, 12:41 AM

have you a link or companys website for the rose joint track kit? i am looking for one but need to see if they can make a wider one for my wide arch nova.

Mxcrazy

25-06-16, 10:20 AM

have you a link or companys website for the rose joint track kit? i am looking for one but need to see if they can make a wider one for my wide arch nova.

Superfwd will do a wide track kit. I have a +50mm kit from them.

Iain

25-06-16, 10:21 AM

PM incoming sir

House

25-06-16, 06:12 PM

PM incoming sir

What he said!! Iain sorts all this stuff out, I just supply the money!!

House

25-06-16, 07:00 PM

Don't tell me, the wife went out for a pint of milk and you felt lonely and needed some retail solace :d

Is there no end to your extravagance?

Loving this, going to be copying it before you get a patent on it!

Errr, I think I had to work the weekend and I was so enraged at the fact I bought the suspension to calm down. then my mate asked if I'd bought the VBox yet so I figured I'd better buy one of them quick too!!

There is more extravagance on it's way.

The breather was relatively easy, I love the proper braided hose and fittings, looks smart

Numbers listed are ebay item numbers.

M16x1.5 to AN-8 adapter (150840139125), braided PTFE hose (160396772849), 90 elbow (170817312188) and straight AN-8 ends (171125027129), I've ordered a catch can (291666230658) that accepts AN-8 too, just waiting on arrival.
One 14.5mm drill bit (291162055370), with a turned down shank to fit in your drill (most battery drills are only 13mm chuck)
One M16x1.5mm tap (181804980368)
One M16 copper washer (280675757460)

The barbs come out really easy, I started with a 12mm drill bit I think, moving up to a 12.5, just drill into it with a bit of pressure and it'll "snag" and start to spin the barb out of the cam cover. Once out, drill to 14.5, tap, copper washer. I put a straight end on the hose to make it look ok while I'm waiting for the catch can.

Same process for the small barb, just drilled it out and tapped it to 6mm, bolt, copper washer.

TallDave

26-06-16, 12:23 AM

You are a gentleman and a scholar sir, the items are all noted, though I'll need to substitute the 0.5 ltr catch tank with a 1 ltr one to satisfy MSA regs.

have you a link or companys website for the rose joint track kit? i am looking for one but need to see if they can make a wider one for my wide arch nova.

I second that emotion, though I'm only interested in the standard kit, the SFWD kit is very nice but a tad pricey for my wallet and as I already have a set of HH Uniballs on the shelf it would be nice to use them...

So nice Mr Iain could you PM me too?

jonn

26-06-16, 12:01 PM

would there be much interest in a group buy for the kit? would be worth mentioning it to him. i will defiantly be buying a kit next month.

House

27-06-16, 07:51 PM

Been busy this afternoon.

Due to the amount of work I've got this week and next before Cadwell, looks like I'm working another weekend, I can't say I'm happy about it, I blame the Brexit!!!! lol

So......Can't get to get the car setup, thought I'd try this!!!

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/7BEF909D-11E0-4654-9CF9-EB8402D1881C.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/7BEF909D-11E0-4654-9CF9-EB8402D1881C.jpg.html)

Not intended as a setup option, merely to see how the 2 sides were compared with each other. I know the tyre bulges at the bottom and I don't accept the results, but....

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/FECAC2B6-74A7-4512-8DCD-8C8C203A241C.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/FECAC2B6-74A7-4512-8DCD-8C8C203A241C.jpg.html)

Passenger Side

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/DAEAE0DA-C5EA-40A0-96C2-C0425A6A0D98.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/DAEAE0DA-C5EA-40A0-96C2-C0425A6A0D98.jpg.html)

Assuming the floor is level (which it probably isn't, I did look and it was close) atlweast both sides are the same, If 90 is 0 degrees camber then 88.4 means 1.6 negative. On the old suspension I was seeing 0.75 on one wheel and 1.7 on the other so at least this looks the same!!

Onto tracking

Mocked up some turn plates

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/A7FE67E8-FC54-4B54-9B10-F25858ED8C03.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/A7FE67E8-FC54-4B54-9B10-F25858ED8C03.jpg.html)

Splash of oil between the 2, it'll do for this old shonky build.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/72BE74E3-16D6-446C-ACDD-FE50E013080F.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/72BE74E3-16D6-446C-ACDD-FE50E013080F.jpg.html)

String line set-up

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/9CA3C18E-E536-4C39-988C-BA46C7402EBE.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/9CA3C18E-E536-4C39-988C-BA46C7402EBE.jpg.html)

Paralleled to the rear wheels

Front wheels, with the steering wheel dead straight

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/19BBE38A-E67F-4EF8-85EB-C0858E54A5AA.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/19BBE38A-E67F-4EF8-85EB-C0858E54A5AA.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/F472A945-5BD3-4C3A-BCCE-D315B119397A.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/F472A945-5BD3-4C3A-BCCE-D315B119397A.jpg.html)

The passenger side looks parallel, wound it out to be 2mm closer at the front of the wheel compared to the rear, repeated on the driver side, test drove, back of the net.

It'll do for Cadwell and until I can get a proper setup done.

House

27-06-16, 08:44 PM

Then Jay sent me a sexty whatsapp this morning, lucky I was in a lift car at the time, this made my willy feel funny.

first up alt pulley dowel as Jay had to fettle to holes to get all 6 bolts in.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/09AD9CE7-AA8A-4819-9B68-B91ED73EB3D6.png (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/09AD9CE7-AA8A-4819-9B68-B91ED73EB3D6.png.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/EA432A0A-F426-45BE-910B-61F73D08DB7A.png (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/EA432A0A-F426-45BE-910B-61F73D08DB7A.png.html)

Balance the crank first, with the alt and crank pulley on

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/92C9CAFA-C40F-4AD6-9DD4-3A3AE8772187.png (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/92C9CAFA-C40F-4AD6-9DD4-3A3AE8772187.png.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/9363EDCF-A182-47FB-B97D-B31C86D7506D.png (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/9363EDCF-A182-47FB-B97D-B31C86D7506D.png.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/92C9CAFA-C40F-4AD6-9DD4-3A3AE8772187.png (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/92C9CAFA-C40F-4AD6-9DD4-3A3AE8772187.png.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/E418CBA5-C208-40C6-AE33-3D7ED871EB14.png (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/E418CBA5-C208-40C6-AE33-3D7ED871EB14.png.html)

Add the flywheel

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/2AA5DCA9-10AB-4F96-9C5F-70D3846752F2.png (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/2AA5DCA9-10AB-4F96-9C5F-70D3846752F2.png.html)

Take a bit off

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/FD594918-5F3D-4973-9C36-03B478D172C2.png (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/FD594918-5F3D-4973-9C36-03B478D172C2.png.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/4019206C-AADE-4308-AA31-257A502EF042.png (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/4019206C-AADE-4308-AA31-257A502EF042.png.html)

Helix clutch cover plate added, marked to make sure it goes on the same way again

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/AE073FD7-51D1-4300-97BB-307B9C4E87A3.png (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/AE073FD7-51D1-4300-97BB-307B9C4E87A3.png.html)

This one just cos it's sex

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/FF6E806B-0088-4C9F-B85D-99DED6B8E13D.png (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/FF6E806B-0088-4C9F-B85D-99DED6B8E13D.png.html)

The final readout

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/384BFD00-B2E4-4952-B180-618CD8CD3E6D.png (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/384BFD00-B2E4-4952-B180-618CD8CD3E6D.png.html)

The whole lot was then un-bolted and put back together to make sure when it goes together it's still within tolerance.

House

27-06-16, 08:47 PM

Everyone loves a video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou9-2y-h-XY

Iain

27-06-16, 10:51 PM

What an incredibly clean crank shaft. This new engine is going to be perfect.

nova_niek

30-06-16, 09:38 AM

Mmmmm :thumb:

House

30-06-16, 07:53 PM

More porn today

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/B29F9248-4621-4100-84E2-45F7FDAF863D.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/B29F9248-4621-4100-84E2-45F7FDAF863D.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/DFB6503C-53A5-445D-B106-00FC5B705CF7_2.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/DFB6503C-53A5-445D-B106-00FC5B705CF7_2.jpg.html)#

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/E29688EB-DC8C-4041-AD23-B5C166D557EF.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/E29688EB-DC8C-4041-AD23-B5C166D557EF.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/A1A75F97-CB8B-474D-B2C1-78C3CA32D46C.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/A1A75F97-CB8B-474D-B2C1-78C3CA32D46C.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/F175C462-F3CF-4018-BF47-9E5D4C3D8288.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/F175C462-F3CF-4018-BF47-9E5D4C3D8288.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/F323E90E-88FC-4E0D-93AB-B6A9B249CE83.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/F323E90E-88FC-4E0D-93AB-B6A9B249CE83.jpg.html)

Sump had to be hand skimmed, poor old Darren's little arms.

Should be finished early next week!!

bazzap8389

30-06-16, 08:32 PM

Oooo very nice! Who's building it bud?

House

30-06-16, 08:51 PM

Oooo very nice! Who's building it bud?

Thanks mate. Can't wait to see it on the dyno!! Both the guys think it'll be an absolute animal!!

It's being built at a company called Modus. 2 guys, as good as brothers, Jay and Darren, in their 40's been doing it since they were 15!!

Based in an old converted pig shed about 10 miles from my house, known them years!!

Very good reputation round our way. Expensive but you pay peanuts you get monkeys!!!

bazzap8389

30-06-16, 09:27 PM

Ah nice one, best to stick to someone reputable that's knows their stuff even if it means paying more. As you said, you get what you pay for :thumb:

House

30-06-16, 10:20 PM

It's amazing how much serious work they've had to do to an engine that was "ready to be built" according to he who must not be named.

The block was scrap, it had all the wrong main caps, the crank wouldn't turn
The inlet valve seats weren't cut properly but all the valves were lapped in???
None of the throats had been blended properly
The CR was 13.2:1!!!
2 of the piston rings were damaged.
None of the rods, pistons or crank had been balanced, the crank hadn't even been polished
All the shells had deep score marks in them.
There were 2 snapped exhaust studs in the head

The list goes on & on & on &..... Well you get the picture!!

But he's a hero in certain circles, cos he built a powerful engine once or something!! I've tried warning people and just get told I'm an asshole and all he's trying to do is make a living and to give him a break so.......

Anyway, I'm not bitter!! Haha this engine has been a long time coming but it looks like it's finally going to be ready soon and then we can get hooning!!!!

Iain

30-06-16, 10:32 PM

Gonna be insane with this engine in after its all been set up. Going to struggle to keep up I think. You having a nice exhaust made?

House

30-06-16, 10:38 PM

Yes, there's a place Mike knows that build custom manifolds and full exhausts, will need that before mapping, but as discussed earlier it'll be in the new shell so the whole lot can go for manifold making. With a mock engine head and box, I wouldn't be sending this engine there to be buffered about with!!

TallDave

01-07-16, 12:21 PM

Ahhh! the engine project is finally coming to fruition, and what a lovely bit of kit it looks to be, from your comments the added expenditure isn't doing anything to help to expunge memories of the original engine's origins! That said I for one am hoping your first drive of the new car will certainly help to bury a few bad memories...:thumb:

I'm a bit worried still though, with a new engine, new shell, new suspension, just how do you intend to live down to Team Shonky standards.... lol

Keep the updates coming...

Benn

01-07-16, 12:56 PM

Any photos of this new shell?
This is giving me the horn. The engine build pics are proper sexy.

House

01-07-16, 06:14 PM

I'm a bit worried still though, with a new engine, new shell, new suspension, just how do you intend to live down to Team Shonky standards.... lol

Team Shonky 'til I die Mr T, you know that!! I'm sure I find ways to shonkify a perfectly prepared shell!!

Any photos of this new shell?

All in good time my little love petal.

Should be collecting week commencing 11/7/16 then straight up to Hangar 30 for Ben to work some magic, need to get my bits ordered from Hockly, they were out of stock on the gear shifter when I called but they said they'd do me a deal if I bought that a cage and a plating kit at the same time so..........

It's all getting a bit Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Kazakhstan .

Benn

01-07-16, 07:51 PM

Thought it would have a cage in it already?

Iain

01-07-16, 08:05 PM

Thought it would have a cage in it already?
No Novas came with cages Benn you of all people should know this.

toymex

01-07-16, 08:07 PM

Who is Ben @ hanger 30 ? ,Engine looks very nice BTW

House

01-07-16, 08:31 PM

Who is Ben @ hanger 30 ? ,Engine looks very nice BTW

He's the man Mr Mex, he's the MAN!!!! Our suspension guy, who also dabbles in a bit of shell prep!! He's come recommended and his work looks impeccable!! Perfect for a shonky build!!!!

Benn, it's a fresh start!! Don't want to Shonkify anyone else's F'ups!!!

toymex

01-07-16, 08:35 PM

He's the man Mr Mex, he's the MAN!!!! Our suspension guy, who also dabbles in a bit of shell prep!! He's come recommended and his work looks impeccable!! Perfect for a shonky build!!!!

Benn, it's a fresh start!! Don't want to Shonkify anyone else's F'ups!!!

Is it Ben with the red nova ?,have you considered dry sumping your engine ? Think I would if it was mine

House

01-07-16, 09:07 PM

Is it Ben with the red nova ?,have you considered dry sumping your engine ? Think I would if it was mine

Yes that's him Red 1.6 16v nova Ben. Nice guy.

Looked at dry sump, couldn't really justify the cost, I know it's not a cost if it saves ruining an engine, it's something that could be done, no-one has suggested until now that it would be necessary.

toymex

01-07-16, 09:14 PM

Yes that's him Red 1.6 16v nova Ben. Nice guy.

Looked at dry sump, couldn't really justify the cost, I know it's not a cost if it saves ruining an engine, it's something that could be done, no-one has suggested until now that it would be necessary.

Im sure it will be spot on ,Bens work looks lovely , I lost an engine due to oil starvation ,had a baffled sump too! as you use it for mostly track work and it's an expensive engine I think I would bite the bullet .On a plus side you can rev them harder too lol

House

01-07-16, 10:01 PM

Yeah but you drive like a man through the corners and I drive like a total pussy!!!

8valve-craig

01-07-16, 10:59 PM

And if you are having an expensive manifold made (Edwards / Simpson) nows the time to decide.

Ben's work is spot on, you won't go wrong.

TallDave

02-07-16, 12:43 AM

Looked at dry sump, couldn't really justify the cost, I know it's not a cost if it saves ruining an engine, it's something that could be done, no-one has suggested until now that it would be necessary.

What the... really?

Should be collecting week commencing 11/7/16 then straight up to Hangar 30 for Ben to work some magic, need to get my bits ordered from Hockly, they were out of stock on the gear shifter when I called but they said they'd do me a deal if I bought that a cage and a plating kit at the same time so..........

Ehhhh!

It's all getting a bit Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Kazakhstan .

Too bl***y right it is, I feel like I might have slipped into some sort of parallel Nova owning universe lol

Bring it on...

Benn

02-07-16, 12:10 PM

sorry i thought the new shell was track spec'ed already. so took it, that it would be caged already.

House

02-07-16, 07:34 PM

What the... really

Yeah, What's the dry sump kit from QED £12-300. I haven't had any oil pressure problems thus far. Also, others seem to have had a ballache fitting it, let's wait and see, if I get bored then I might do this.

Hockly said they were out of stock of shifter rods when I called to order, I spoke with Jess and explained I would be looking to but a roll cage, plating kit and shifter all together and she said they would look at a little discount for me. Only fair really considering it's nearly £1500!!

And if you are having an expensive manifold made (Edwards / Simpson) nows the time to decide.

Edwards as in Edwards Motorsport?! I have been looking for a manifold and have seen that name around, seems silly to have that engine with a boggo manifold!!

sorry i thought the new shell was track spec'ed already. so took it, that it would be caged already.

Don't be sorry mate!! New shell will be a blank canvas and we're starting from scratch and doing it properly!!

House

04-07-16, 08:11 PM

So with Cadwell approaching a few little housekeeping jobs, well not really house keeping.

I've been having a really annoying intermittent mis-fire, sometimes it's fine, then bogs down, then fine again, I couldn't put my finger on it, changed the plugs, changed the 4 pin coil pack plug and soldered the wired to the pins, thought after yesterday it was leads breaking down when hot, so ordered new leads for Iain to collect for me for Cadwell, then tonight I fired it up and straight from cold, mis-fire!!!

Whilst it was idling, I got a pair of insulated pliers and pulled each plug lead off in turn, expected number 1 to be the problem as it's the oval oily bore!! but the only lead that made no difference was number 2, played around with the lead, closing the jaws of the lead up a little to make sure they were biting the pin and plug correctly, no difference!!!!!

Then tried the injector plugs, again number 2 no difference when unplugged, then as I went to plug it back in, some sort of green liquid inside the injector!! wasn't fuel, oil or coolant, didn't really taste like water but could of been, anyway, airline, blowjob, checked the other 3, 1 other had a little moisture, blown out. test driven, BOOOYA job jobbed!! Gonna fit the new leads anyway as current ones are past their best.

Now enough with all these words, lets get some pics going.

Since moving my seat, I've never been happy with my gear lever position, I know I'm going with the DTT shifter but wanted to try and improve things a little for Cadwell.

Knocked this up out of a bit of tube, double bent and welded.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/86F9547A-C2D7-48DE-AF81-FED4F398C30E.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/86F9547A-C2D7-48DE-AF81-FED4F398C30E.jpg.html)

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Came out ok, I think, garage is messy as buggery!!!!

Drilled the inside of the tube out to 12.5 so it sleeved over the existing lever, then tack tack

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/D00EC97E-4C13-4352-A552-89584181BAAB.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/D00EC97E-4C13-4352-A552-89584181BAAB.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/2D685DCA-6BB0-42CB-84C4-E35ECD057368.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/2D685DCA-6BB0-42CB-84C4-E35ECD057368.jpg.html)

Moved the knob closer to the wheel and about 100mm higher, road tested, then welded in properly, cleaned up and sprayed. Feels a load better so much closer to the wheel, less time off the wheel and no stretching for first and third. That'll do donkey, that'll do!!

House

04-07-16, 08:18 PM

Oh and engine is ready!!!!!

Just need to collect!!!

Double BOOOOOOOYA

toymex

04-07-16, 09:00 PM

Oh and engine is ready!!!!!

Just need to collect!!!

Double BOOOOOOOYA
Exciting times! Has it been dyno,d

House

04-07-16, 09:10 PM

Exciting times! Has it been dyno,d

Nope, needs to go in the car first, I'd love to have it dyno'd and setup prior to it going in but I'm not able to spare the ancillaries from the car, throttle bodies and such to allow it to be done on the engine dyno, so in the car it'll have to be.

Possibly tempted by a quaife box aswell as I'm told the straight cut box will reduce box losses too. We'll see, if work carries on like it is now for the next 3 months then it'll be triple Booya!!!

House

04-07-16, 09:17 PM

OMFG

https://shop.quaife.co.uk/quaife-vauxhall-opel-f20-m32-5-speed-sequential-gearbox

I need this in my life

toymex

04-07-16, 09:30 PM

OMFG

https://shop.quaife.co.uk/quaife-vauxhall-opel-f20-m32-5-speed-sequential-gearbox

I need this in my life
Think I would rather the Sadev six speed if I was spending that sort of money

House

04-07-16, 09:36 PM

Think I would rather the Sadev six speed if I was spending that sort of money

Direct fit?!?! or ballache!?

toymex

04-07-16, 09:41 PM

Direct fit?!?! or ballache!?
Won't be as easy as the quaife but a lot of the rally boys use the sadev so it is possible ,they sell bell housing adapters ,just a case of mounts and driveshafts

Stuart

04-07-16, 09:41 PM

You'd need your own bell housing and some cunning with the shafts, but a sadev st170 would be porn, proper porn.
there is a supplier in Harlow :)

House

04-07-16, 09:47 PM

Hmmmm sounds like hassle!! hahaha

Quaife one looks easy, fits straight up, standard shafts, gear lever and you're away!!

I'm not rallying or racing, only do trackdays and even then I'm gentle!!!

Sequential would be next level!!!!

Stuart

04-07-16, 09:48 PM

So long as it had a proper diff and not that poor excuse of an atb.

House

04-07-16, 09:53 PM

So long as it had a proper diff and not that poor excuse of an atb.

Blah Blah Blah!!!!!

Hydraulic clutch if that counts?!

Stuart

04-07-16, 09:54 PM

Always a winner. Although with sequential do you need one aside from pulling away?

House

04-07-16, 09:56 PM

Always a winner. Although with sequential do you need one aside from pulling away?

They say not, the DTA does ignition cut for upshifts, I think that I'd want to use the clutch for downshifts though!!

On the race bikes we have a sensor that detects the tension on the gear rod and cuts the ignition. Pull the lever and it does the rest, DTA set to a millisecond delay of your choice, easy!!!!

Stuart

04-07-16, 10:00 PM

Ohhh posh

House

04-07-16, 10:03 PM

Let's see how the next 3 months of work goes, if it all falls into place then maybe, just maybe!!!

Stuart

04-07-16, 10:05 PM

I guess the service interval would be handy to know... Mind you most tend to get one per rally season so to speak, so you'd be good for about 5years of track days lol

House

06-07-16, 08:34 PM

Oh my word, what have I done.

Exhaust valve full lift

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Inlet valve full lift

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/BEE4F17F-F8C1-490C-84F8-3D02098A638D.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/BEE4F17F-F8C1-490C-84F8-3D02098A638D.jpg.html)

Together

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/ECFFFBC9-C609-406C-A948-91AC30883BBC.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/ECFFFBC9-C609-406C-A948-91AC30883BBC.jpg.html)

Oh I say!!

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/FEDC83D7-D460-4FD2-94C6-C031457BCAB7.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/FEDC83D7-D460-4FD2-94C6-C031457BCAB7.jpg.html)

Darren sent me this pic saying it doesn't look right!!! Bugger, as the engine's been with the guys nearly 18 months, I'd completely forgotten that I'd stolen the tensioner for the engine that's in the car now!!

New tensioner and idler ordered from QED, along with camshaft bolts as I seem to have stolen them and used them for wheel bolts or something!!!

Will be complete and under my stairs by Friday next!!!!

Now just to find a gearbox.........................................

House

06-07-16, 08:40 PM

I guess the service interval would be handy to know... Mind you most tend to get one per rally season so to speak, so you'd be good for about 5years of track days lol

Spoke to Quaife today, he said for the application and the use it'll last forever!! It's not like I'm doing drag racing with 10 inch slicks, I drive like a girl, just want that lever and full throttle gear changes. They're waiting for the castings to be completed, reckons they'll be available at the end of August!!!!!!!! Oh dear!!!

House

08-07-16, 10:02 PM

Just reviewing the data from today at Cadwell.

Iain managed a 1.43.85
I managed a 1.51.81

Only another 1.81 seconds to find and I'll be at my 1.50 goal.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/Untitled_1.png (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/Untitled_1.png.html)

Videos to follow, including one of some hilarious airborne action down the hill to Mansfield!!

House

08-07-16, 10:45 PM

Geeza in a saxo told us he goes round the gooseneck flat in 4th, so Iain dared me to try it.

https://youtu.be/7UWrmea_oYY

Will F

08-07-16, 11:03 PM

Geeza in saxo has 120bhp

House

08-07-16, 11:05 PM

Geeza in saxo has 120bhp

Iain's the racing driver, he told me I had a real good set of matched tyres, matched perfect and staggered special!!!!

Iain

08-07-16, 11:06 PM

Technically you did make it flat out. Just went off racing line a little. I'll pull the footage from me behind and hopefully you can hear me laughing hahaha

turbojolt

09-07-16, 10:05 AM

A guy in a saxo said......lmfao amazing

House

09-07-16, 10:27 AM

https://youtu.be/64iorTtQiAQ

It appears someone had a little curb moment and almost followed me down the hill backwards!!!!

turbojolt

09-07-16, 04:57 PM

I like this video you two are a pair of hooligans on the track. Good effort

House

09-07-16, 08:37 PM

I like this video you two are a pair of hooligans on the track. Good effort

I've been accused of not really trying so I'm trying to show I can drive!!

Iain is still massively quicker than me, I didn't really get many clear laps, I was either lifting off to let someone past or stuck behind poxy Honda civics that refused to move over in the bends and then went flat out on the straights and out dragged me!!

https://youtu.be/EMbErkVxUU8

This vexxed me, hence the gesture when I passed!!!!!

turbojolt

09-07-16, 09:01 PM

Suprised that didn't end in handbag swinging in the pit lane. Guy should have moved over all day long. Sound like the new car build will be a animal from what ian with two i's was saying earlier!

House

09-07-16, 09:31 PM

I'm not one to cry but he was taking the piss!!!

Anyway, a video of me getting spanked by Iain (no not like that Benn)

https://youtu.be/qBCIfTPFkuc

bazzap8389

09-07-16, 10:17 PM

Makes me jealous watching these vids, looks like you pair had a great day :thumb:

turbojolt

09-07-16, 10:24 PM

Do you run full slicks as well?

House

09-07-16, 10:55 PM

Makes me jealous watching these vids, looks like you pair had a great day :thumb:

We did Bazza, we have a laugh whatever happens and there isn't any ego between us, just out to have fun and annoy as many other people in our 30 year novas as possible!!

Do you run full slicks as well?

No mate, i'm on R888's, Iain doesn't think it makes that much difference but I think I'm gonna invest in some, he's also running more camber and caster than me, hopefully getting mine setup soon.

The list of jobs is growing. Darren sent me these, ready for collection!!!

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/1A96F42D-0517-46B6-84D3-77DC51CB8FB1.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/1A96F42D-0517-46B6-84D3-77DC51CB8FB1.jpg.html)

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http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/259AF703-CF41-49FE-8C6A-106B121988CB.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/259AF703-CF41-49FE-8C6A-106B121988CB.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/C2DBCA6D-B035-49C1-A413-A3B6C6631619.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/C2DBCA6D-B035-49C1-A413-A3B6C6631619.jpg.html)

I'm collecting the new shell Thursday or Friday, up to Iain for strip to rolling shell, then off to Ben for some badass prep, I'm waiting to hear when the box will be ready they're waiting for the casing to be machined, need to find somewhere for a manifold and new system. Temporary gazebo being built over the drive to allow for winter work. All getting a bit Prisoner of Azkaban over here.

Jonlem

09-07-16, 11:24 PM

Cambelt idler is on the wrong way round ;) also remove that Spring :)

House

09-07-16, 11:39 PM

Cambelt idler is on the wrong way round ;) also remove that Spring :)

It is!! Already let Darren know!!

Spring will be gone when I get it, I've got a lovely little turnbuckle to go on!!

Jonlem

09-07-16, 11:52 PM

It's surprising how many engines I've seen that on tbh. Won't be the first or last.

You don't want a spring or turn buckle on there, it's only to tension it then it should be removed

Looking good though, will be quite a quick little car !

House

09-07-16, 11:56 PM

Yeah I like the turnbuckle cos it looks different and makes people think I know what I'm doing!!!! This engine will run a cover though so I'll ditch it.

Darren actually said, once it told him that it was round the wrong way, that he was certain he had the same discussion with someone last time he built an XE and told himself it was that way round!! He's getting old bless him!!

Can't wait for the next bits to be done, all getting a bit un-shonky

Jonlem

10-07-16, 12:06 AM

Ha I suspect there was a clue there in who did the last engine maybe ?

the turnbuckle is a nice way of tensioning them actually, I won't deny that !

House

10-07-16, 12:19 AM

My fun with engines and engine builders is well documented!!

The turn buckle is a nice little touch, as you say, good for tensioning, especially when it's down in that chassis leg!!!

House

10-07-16, 09:24 PM

So as I'm a courteous trackday driver, I figured this mini is bang on one, I'll let him through and give chase, maybe learn a thing or two!!

https://youtu.be/HOuh-Co_TBA

Maybe not!!!!!

totalnova

10-07-16, 09:37 PM

Ever thought of taking up rally cross? lol love the videos and the updates.
Nick

House

10-07-16, 09:54 PM

Ever thought of taking up rally cross? lol love the videos and the updates.
Nick

Thanks mate, yeah it does seem I spend more time off the track than on it!!

nova_niek

11-07-16, 08:25 AM

lol!

BRoadGhost

11-07-16, 08:58 AM

https://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/69369959.jpg

House

11-07-16, 10:44 AM

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/EE97A0A8-34C7-4916-B675-9EA8127C4A48.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/EE97A0A8-34C7-4916-B675-9EA8127C4A48.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/F56AE552-D573-43F5-8A2B-C05F69388ABB.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/F56AE552-D573-43F5-8A2B-C05F69388ABB.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/EE44B7B1-EB74-4B75-8E67-48D64C98BF01.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/EE44B7B1-EB74-4B75-8E67-48D64C98BF01.jpg.html)

Is is everyone happier with the tensioner orientation this time?!? Hahaha

toymex

11-07-16, 04:47 PM

So as I'm a courteous trackday driver, I figured this mini is bang on one, I'll let him through and give chase, maybe learn a thing or two!!

https://youtu.be/HOuh-Co_TBA

Maybe not!!!!!
Fair play for trying ! ,the mini was probably on slicks .You have to go off a few times ,that's how you find the limits,it's always hard to come off the brakes when you lock up knowing you still need to lose some speed 😀.Let me know when you are doing the next one hopefully my car will be ready :thumb:

House

11-07-16, 06:06 PM

Fair play for trying ! ,the mini was probably on slicks .You have to go off a few times ,that's how you find the limits,it's always hard to come off the brakes when you lock up knowing you still need to lose some speed .Let me know when you are doing the next one hopefully my car will be ready :thumb:

Yeah it is, I probably should have stayed in a straight line and scrubbed as much speed as possible, I don't remember it locking up but it must have done as I turned in, possibly could have let off the brakes a little to try and get it round the corner a bit more, it was a pretty standard thing of realising I'd braked too late and at that point of realisation you're already on the back foot!!

live and learn, I went back to braking between 2&1 and felt much better!!!

I'm not sure when the next one will be, Bedford on the 23rd with Javelin, could have my slicks by then, or we could do a brands as I know it's more relevant to you, I'm only up the road from there too!!

toymex

11-07-16, 06:37 PM

Yeah it is, I probably should have stayed in a straight line and scrubbed as much speed as possible, I don't remember it locking up but it must have done as I turned in, possibly could have let off the brakes a little to try and get it round the corner a bit more, it was a pretty standard thing of realising I'd braked too late and at that point of realisation you're already on the back foot!!

live and learn, I went back to braking between 2&1 and felt much better!!!

I'm not sure when the next one will be, Bedford on the 23rd with Javelin, could have my slicks by then, or we could do a brands as I know it's more relevant to you, I'm only up the road from there too!!

I like the idea of Bedford , I haven't ever driven there,although the 23 rd might be too soon unless I can get some motivation to sort the bits out .If you do Brands and I'm not ready I will come down and give you some pointers ,I know my way around there��

House

11-07-16, 07:04 PM

I'm proper busy for the next few months so will be last minute if I can do stuff but I'm sure we can find a date for either Bedford or Brands.

Some pointers are always welcome as I'm crap!! haha

rich a

12-07-16, 07:17 PM

Just out interest house what sort of bhp is the current engine making and what are you hoping for from the new one. Got to say I'm loving the team shonky updates

House

12-07-16, 08:48 PM

Just out interest house what sort of bhp is the current engine making and what are you hoping for from the new one. Got to say I'm loving the team shonky updates

Glad you're enjoying our escapades!! We do have a proper laugh!!

So with this built, I slung it back in the car, got it running and up to Jim and Steve at Track and Road in Essex.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/E66044B0-36DE-4B18-81A6-5260CE07C7F2.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/E66044B0-36DE-4B18-81A6-5260CE07C7F2.jpg.html)

4 hours and 3 cups of cold tea later, this is where we ended up.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/A593A841-DF99-4282-8CC9-9807A88A68E8_1.png (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/A593A841-DF99-4282-8CC9-9807A88A68E8_1.png.html)

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Dialling out a bit more ignition we got it up to 187.1 BHP and 149.5 Ft/lb of torque, I need to up the rev limit to 7400 rpm and we should see another few BHP as the power curve is still rising as the limiter comes in at 6800 rpm. I need to fit the ARP's I've got in the garage, I didn't fit these during the engine build as I wasn't sure on the chamfering, I now know what to do and will get onto it within the next week. Might see 193 BHP with a slightly higher limiter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZOjXrAToTk

Just so no one points it out the green power figure on the screen is power at the wheels, with run down transmission losses calculated the RR said 187.1 BHP as shown on the graph, the pictures above and video were taken from an earlier run while we were still playing with the ignition advance a WOT.

So in summary, you want it done right, do it yourself, trust no one!!!!!

As above from earlier in my WIP mate, made 187 at the fly, but it definitely isn't making that now!!! haha number 1 piston is FUBAR, rings are knackered but it's still taking the abuse!!

As for the new engine, not really chasing power, I'm told it will make 250ish but if it makes a solid 225 and lasts I'll be happy. From the efforts of Jay and Darren everything is perfect in there so we've done all we can!!

Will get the clicky gearbox on the current engine and make sure it's all good in the current shell, then new engine and box into the new shell and mapping commences!!

rich a

12-07-16, 09:41 PM

Nothing to shonky about either engine then fella. I only asked as I thought out dragging that type R would have been easier given the weight difference ( unless it wasn't standard and allowing for the cock not moving over lol )

House

12-07-16, 09:49 PM

Engine is on it's arse to be fair mate!! The plug in number 1 comes out absolutely caked in oil after just a session!!

I'll get it bored and a set of standard 86.5 pistons in it and under the bench as a spare/emergency engine, I think it's earned that privilege considering how long it's hung on for!!!

Iain out dragged that civic with his weezy pre-historic just dump in fuel system he's running!!

The Civic did have some weird looking shiny rear suspension arms with holes drilled in them, not sure if they're standard, maybe the engine had mods too (read that as clutching at straws hahaha)

8valve-craig

12-07-16, 11:14 PM

XE with no rattle? T&R is a great place to be getting mapped, Greenald did mine.

I have a load of slicks for sale, drop me a line.

Those Civics can easily be anything from 150hp - 280hp. I had to race an 1800 one the other week that was big power N/A

Loving the updates.

House

13-07-16, 05:10 AM

XE with no rattle? T&R is a great place to be getting mapped, Greenald did mine.

You know what they're like Craig!! It all stems from the day I took the previous engine that he who must not be named had put standard shells on a ground crank.
When they stated adding ignition the inevitable death rattle began!! And as it was before the trailer I'd driven it there so they gave me a map with all the ignition out so I could try and make it home!!
Then when this engine that I built didn't rattle the map predictably was named "no rattle"!!

Stuart

13-07-16, 10:09 AM

I do love TnR, such a proper place for getting shiz done. Ford get their cars power stamped there :D

House

16-07-16, 10:14 PM

As you'll see tomorrow, or if reading this Monday, yesterday

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/302B0E6D-FCB5-41BD-950D-05A6386D8ECD.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/302B0E6D-FCB5-41BD-950D-05A6386D8ECD.jpg.html)

These are lovely, got a deal on them, with some Avon ACBO's, lovely and super soft, Will be perfect for the Javelin Sprint Series next year.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/71D88C84-82C6-42B1-A4D0-30E815C778AB.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/71D88C84-82C6-42B1-A4D0-30E815C778AB.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/2A3899DE-3652-4AAE-910B-F09949CDC795.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/2A3899DE-3652-4AAE-910B-F09949CDC795.jpg.html)

These seats are in cray EEEEEBLAY, Spanish for rather good.

I felt in the Monaco Pro's allowed me to shift in the seat too much, coming round Gerrards at Mallory and Copice and Charlies at Cadwell, I felt I was literally falling out the seat, this in turn was perverting my senses of what the car is actually doing, in this seat I literally felt like I could feel what each tyre was doing through my butt!! Best purchase to date!!!!