Does it matter? I really hope it changes colour lol
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Does it matter? I really hope it changes colour lol
It will change colour completely one day, but I haven't got time to get it done before this season starts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben
strip it dip it one coat of primer and i 2pak paint keep the weight down
Bare metal and just lacquer only is even lighter, would look quite good with maybe white graphics on.
Yes, that will be the way it goes, I shall have it dipped at SPL or similar.Quote:
Originally Posted by stupot89
Only question is what colour it will be........at the moment I'm favouring plain white, but I do have days where I fancy an extreme colour e.g. Renault Clio Alien Green, or a vivid orange.
Im sure you can guess my suggestion lol
instead of panit just get every panel made in carbon fibre and leave it raw, Would look the bee's knee's lol
/\ and also cost a small fortune
3M hi-vis-jacket yellow :DQuote:
Originally Posted by novarally
but in summer it will just be black because of all the little bugs lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Welsh Dan
if you want white, Colin, then what about Ford Diamond White? (the new shade, from the Focus RS, not the old one from the transit) It's a pearlescent, and a really bright white, with a slight hint of blue about it.
i think white with graphics is the way to go, problem with bright flashy colours is they look ace when straight out the gun but after a season of racing it will look awful.
I think they call it Frozen White, and I do really like it. It's a strong contender.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lewis.
Check my WIP out, mines been painted in frozen white
I like it red. White nova's look great but it's the most common colour nova track/rally car now. Although I've heard White is lightest colour so will save waight lol :)
Grey is the new white, some lovely greys out there ie, stornaway grey ect
Frozen white is a lovely colour. Im also quite liking that Range Rover Sport off white too.
Must have a closer look at that one, as Paul has beaten me to it on the Frozen White.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike
ah yeah thats the one. Its just so expensive being perlescent :(Quote:
Originally Posted by novarally
And remember, white paint covers better than any other colour, so less coats means less weight lol
New BMW's and Audi's have a nice white with hint of blue.
Bit of an update coming tonight, with less than 2 weeks to go to the first race of the season there's still a lot to be done.
If anyone has rose-jointed track rod ends on their Nova, please see my post in 'Mechanical'. Thanks.
The new lift is proving invaluable;
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I've fitted the quick rack and rose-jointed track rod ends today, and changed the starter motor for a lighter weight one. Both these would have been miserable jobs on axle stands.
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The new turbo unit;
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Big hole in the boot, that is about to be filled with a carbon fibre sheet. My other half has been making herself useful making the template for it;
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The carbon sheet has now been cut out and I will post up some photos of that tomorrow.
Also fitted a different oil catch tank, which is a bit lighter and neater than the previous one;
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And the new tiny lithium battery is now installed too;
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And a few general shots of where it's got to so far............it now has a carbon fibre Recaro seat, which is 2.5kg less than the fibreglass one I had previously;
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Note the gold heat reflective sheet on the sill to protect from the new exhaust location. I've also used this heat mat on the battery.
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colin, where is the 1st event at?
Colin i hate you lol
Me and Rob wouldve given anything for the use of a two poster this weekend doing the xe swap out of my cav, which barring wiring is done (i hope lol) as Mike asked though when and where is the first event?
In Wiltshire (near to Salisbury), at Gurston Down. It's a 2-day meeting, Saturday/Sunday 16th and 17th April.Quote:
Originally Posted by mowgli
I'll see how it goes there, as that's going to be something of a test weekend for the revised car, and then I plan to book in some more local events, e.g. Harewood, Mallory, Cadwell.
Tomorrow's main job is to replace the gear cluster with the Quaife straight cut one, but I also need to fit the new polycarbonate windows, and the rear quarters of the wide arch kit.
looking at it, you would of lifted the cav up and it would have broken in halfQuote:
Originally Posted by Spudly
HA HA HA HA lol
sod & bugger colin... i'm booked for an almighty pissup/reunion in oxford on the 16th... i doubt the missus would allow me to pop down & support you...
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Originally Posted by General Baxter
Stop spamming Colin's thread, Pug boy:p
Keep at it Colin your nearly there.
this is the business now, great work
Looks like that will be fun to drive! Keep the updates comming.
Thanks Harvey, it is getting nearer to ready, after a lot of hours on it this week.Quote:
Originally Posted by Harvey
I fitted the Quaife straight cut gear cluster last night, and also documented all the gear ratios compared to what I had previously.
I've changed the brake reservoirs over from being remotely mounted (under the bonnet), to feeding directly into the master cylinders. This has saved the weight of the pipework and some unions, plus they hold less fluid, so there has been roughly a 350g saving. Not much but it all helps.
The 2mm polycarbonate windows are now installed in the doors, but I still have to do the rear side and tailgate window. They're on the dining room table now awaiting the painting of a black border around the edge of them (to hide where they will be bonded to the shell).
All the traditional alloy sliding bonnet pins have been removed and replaced with a revised design with 'R' clips (photos soon), and that's saved another 200g.
The wide arch front wings and kevlar door skin for the passenger side have been painted and fitted. The painting was done by me so it's rather amateur, but the long term plan as mentioned is to get the whole car stripped and painted anyway, so my dodgy rattle can painting has had to suffice for now.
I still have to fit the wide rear arches........I'm not looking forward to cutting out the metalwork and rivetting those on, it's got the potential to look rubbish as there will be no time for professional finishing of the job!
Just make sure the riveting is neat and evenly spaced colin and it will look a nice rough and ready track weapon style
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Be just like that I'm sure! :d
i assume you will be weighing it again once your done?
I wish..........Quote:
Originally Posted by MK999
I haven't got a lot of influence over the rivet spacing, as the rear arches I'm using have been fitted on a car already, and are therefore pre-drilled.
can i suggest self tappers instead? or even plastic trim clips... so the wings will be removeable for repair/replacement in the event of a prang
I certainly will, my corner weight scales have just come back from being repaired, so it will be very interesting to see what the weight comes out at.Quote:
Originally Posted by burgo
It will be slightly heavier than the ultimate incarnation, as I'm not yet ready to fit the 13" split rims on the front (drive flanges need to be re-drilled to suit the 4" PCD of the Mini wheels), and the 6-pot caliper and solid disc brake conversion for the front end is not quite completed.
Just a handful of photos;
The new carbon fibre floor;
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The direct mounted brake reservoirs;
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I need to get hold of a matching AP master cylinder and reservoir to do the clutch circuit to match.
My efforts at painting the front wings. I will not be seeking a career in this field;
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And the carbon fibre Recaro now fully mounted;
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floor looks awesome
Looking good Colin, I'd be happy if I could paint as well as that lol