lol that would of looked a bit odd..lol
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lol that would of looked a bit odd..lol
Did reply to this but it seems to have been lost! That is the basic essence of it, as for the dynamic effect it depends on way too many factors to call one "right" for FWD and wrong for RWD, plus the fact that one person will prefer toe in on a certain setup and one toe out... Personally from any experience I've had racing sims/remote control etc (Also backed up by theory learnt through lecturers at uni, Milliken and Milliken, Tune to Win, etc) on anything RWD I prefer toe out on the front and in on the back, as it gives a more responsive feel on the front but a stable feel on the rear under power... TO A GIVEN SETUP. It is not a be all and end all option, as is any settings tweak, depends entirely on other geometry, settings, the actual car and it's weight distribution, the air temperature (no I'm not kidding) etc etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain
Looks amazing :)
Mk, nice cheers. Way to much for me to think about there...lol
Cheers Rich.
Had a nice delivery from the chromer to day.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/IMG_0074.jpg
Ooooooooooooooooooooo
Can you tell what it is yet?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/IMG_0076.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/IMG_0077.jpg
Best get them fitted..
Old ones, where way to dirty..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/IMG_0075.jpg
Mmmm much better..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/IMG_0080.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/IMG_0081.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/IMG_0082.jpg
Sadly that was all the chrome bits i got fitted at the mo.. More to come tho.
Repainted my mirrors too,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/IMG_0070.jpg
Inc this bit..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/IMG_0071.jpg
As it looked dirty and dull when you look like this... Now its much better.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/IMG_0073.jpg
When i was getting my tracking done, i was having the prob that my alt belt was screaming, so had a look to find this...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/IMG_0083.jpg
It had snapped off in the inlet.. Started drilling it and hitting it with a hammer and chisel, Dan came a gave a hand and got it out, then tapped the hole clean. I fitted semi new bushes to the arm and put it back together all nice. Then carried on cleaning.
Hubba Hubba Hubba more shiny bits, your a bloody magpie lol
One day I'll see this in person but probably next year now :(
you never seem to amaze me benn,your standards are set high and you have built such an impressive unique nova,though i think the tank would look better rubbed down and primed and painted properly,ive painted me escort tank with the gun looks so much better,but i guess its something which can be altered at a later date,
otherwise she looks sweet and the tank straps look awesome
Why are you not coming to Billing?????????????????????????????????????????Quote:
Originally Posted by Southie
Thank you very much David. That's very nice to hear.Quote:
Originally Posted by davidfox280585
The tank was only lightly sanded before it was painted, but was done quickly. So the surface wasn't 100% so there are quite a few marks in it. But it looks ok. I should of done it right tho.
Glad you like the straps.
Sorry Benn but I've a family wedding on the Saturday night, I've not seen my mother for 18 months so having a catch up, crappy that it's landed on the best car show weekend though :( Always next year though.
Pfft, my Mrs's best mate is getting married tomoz, i aint going..lol
TV live?
Looking good as always :)
That anti-roll bar is needing some TLC though ;)
Cheers Ben, I noticed that in the pics too, But the beam needs a re paint tbh. So i can get done nice nicely.
Car looks better and better every year mate! Have fun at Billing winning trophies....
Nah I'm watching something on Sky+ lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Benn
When's TV live?
30 of july, at Combe.
Cheers Si, you at billing? Havent seen you in ages.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Simps
I won win.
No billing for me. Mates down for the wekend for his 30th. Dont think I'll be making any car shows this year. All going to plan the nova could be about next year.
Get it done, do all the cars shows. Good lad.
I'll check my diary, in other words check with the missus.Quote:
Originally Posted by Benn
lol cool cool.
Benn them straps look ace, shame you don't see them! lol
Roof looks spot on, glad it worked out all good in the end.
And the alt bolt, well it seams this happens quite a bit on big blocks, mine did it in 05 on M coming back from MK meet/go karting.
See you at billing.
Nice finish on the chroming. Which compnay are you using to get it done? All the ones I'v tried in my area are useless. Don't get back to you don't answer their phones.
Ah but with mirrors under the car you do.. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by scott.parker
Roof needs a few tiny bits to finish it but its way better than it was.
It's a local place to me, they are really good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nova_Tek
Got any details - have a feeling by the time this lot near me contact me back I'll probably be able to post it to them and get it posted back quicker. How long do they take to get bits plated?
Car looked very nice at the weekend Benn, can you make it higher next year for the pics as i couldn't get under it. lol
I second this as I have given up on the chrome platers in this part of the world. Am building a small collection that could be posted to someone reliable, and in this case, we have all seen and drooled over their work!Quote:
Originally Posted by Nova_Tek
Looked as stunning as ever on the MIG stand (boo) Benn :) One thing is did notice though was the angle of the N/S driveshaft, it looked like the you have hit a curb and knock it back..
I can get you some. They took about two weeks to be done, but he did for get about them. So say a week...lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Nova_Tek
hahah Cheers dude, can't go higher.. So more mirrors?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeff16v
lol they are very good. He gave me a free pen too...Quote:
Originally Posted by Sola
See other thread dude, looks like my box is a little to far forward so it's giving the shaft a bad angle. Am working on how to fix it... And thank you :) makes it all worth it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mazz
So, where did we get too? Oh yeah. Looks like my F28 is a bit to forward, hence my drive shaft angle, So some where from lining the mount up with the box, to making it, to removing the box to welding the mount on its got abit out of line.. So the mount holes have been slotted to try and give me a bit move movement. But even with the rear mount lose i get almost no movement... Not sure what to do now.
Trying to get some movement...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/IMG_0118.jpg
The box doesn't move so needed some help..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/IMG_0119.jpg
Still wouldn't hardly move... Hhhmmm why? It a tiny bit better, but is something i (anyone with a idea?) need to think about and try and work out... but car back together. New inner Cv joint fitted.
Now as it's Tv Live in a week, i wanted to do a few things, one was this...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/IMG_0120.jpg
My oil cooler is mounted behind the front panel in the wheel arch, so it gets lots of air, but not a huge amount of face on air... As i'll be on track a bit more face on air will be good so....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/IMG_0121.jpg
May not look straight but it is, hence the tape in the first pic..
This isn't the tidest (glue), but i cut some mesh, which has been painted satin black just to protect the cooler.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/IMG_0131.jpg
Worked out where the cut out is, and cut some holes in the bumper.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/IMG_0129.jpg
Holes sit right in front of the cut out for max air.(pics before mesh fitted)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/IMG_0127.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/IMG_0126.jpg
Also gave a lil chamfer to my pads to stop them squeaking when cold.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/IMG_0117.jpg
Just needs a wash now...
Snigger :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Benn
Good idea on the oil cooler, doing it's dual purpose thing pretty well there, function for track and hidden for shows :)
Yeah lots of funny shaft talk... I did like my cooler place too :)
Liking the cooler location too, looks cool behind the bumper holes. Assume you tidied up the edges and painted it all up before finishing?
Rear arb needs to be chrome too, maybe the whole beam? lol
Yeah but just quickley, so will re done it better later. Filed them off nicely, re sealed and painted, the mesh was glued on but needs to be tidier too. But it does the trick for now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain
Beams gonna get re power coated and i have thought of chroming the bar, but think its to longer for my chromer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mieran
Been annoyed with the car a bit, so haven't done much on it.
But felt in the mood today, so jacked it up and replaced the Inner CV boot that was leaking, while in there i had a thought on my shaft angle/mount probs.
Undid the rear mount of the box (did it off the car before) this allowed me to move the box more on the slotted front mount. Moved it back as much as i could with just a ratchet strap. Got about an inch of move ment, which has taken quite alot of angle out of the shaft which is good.
Pics arn't the best, this one looks alot worth than it is.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...haftangel1.jpg
Better than before.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...haftangel5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...haftangel2.jpg
Got a new camera for my Bday, had to get out and test it as it was nice weather...
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Got a new camera for my Bday, had to get out and test it as it was nice weather...
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ons/rsben3.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ons/rsben2.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ons/rsben4.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ons/rsben5.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ions/rsben.jpg
Nice pics Benn, what camera did you get?
Got a Canon 60D, it's a weapon.
benn,regarding the gearbox,
can you space the front mount form the box slightly to give it a little more to the rear, reason is i did this on the xe cabriolet when i fitted solid mounts as the cam cover was itting the chassis mount worked treat for me,i spaced mine with 2 washers on each bolt,maybe worth a trip to bapps for some uprated bolts too though with 2 mounts taking the torque i think spaced with longer bolts may be the answer