Not quite finished yet but you can see it hereQuote:
Originally Posted by Iain
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Not quite finished yet but you can see it hereQuote:
Originally Posted by Iain
https://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb16259731/p5pb16259731.jpg
What will be the advantages??
I don't see an ability to adjust camber or toe??
I understand the advantage of wanting to have independent rear wheels but unless each wheel is independently adjustable I'm not sure the advantages are worth the effort.
That being said I'll be interested to hear how it feels and how it compares.
Should help by allowing each wheel to move more independently of the other than the standard beam, that's why the 1.6 cooper cup cars handle so well :)Quote:
Originally Posted by House
Rear toe can be adjusted by adjusting the turnbuckles from the rose joint to the beam, still looking at options to adjust camber
Fair play. Be interested to hear how it feels
Interesting set up, bit hard to picture quite how it works. Is the beam split in the middle somehow?
Yes right down the middle of the original beam, should be clearer as work progresses :)Quote:
Originally Posted by paul james
Cleaning up and priming grommet holes for little plates to be welded in, took out one of the IRS supports as going to do from rear struts instead :)
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More work on the dash
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Removed part of the cross from the main hoop as really need the space, going to look at what else we can do here to retain some of the strength
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Tacced in windscreen gussets and slightly modified tach bit on dash board to help with windscreen clearance
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Started mount onto cage for clutch reservoir
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Cut down cross brace as it was a bit too high
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Interesting set up, bit hard to picture quite how it works. Is the beam split in the middle somehow?
Here we go :)
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Started spraying and welding up the cross brace
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Most don’t bother putting in the cross brace again so fair play for going to the effort. Are you going to weld a top in to box it off?
Thanks Iain :) of course, maybe this eveningQuote:
Originally Posted by Iain
All tacced up :)
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Hydro sat in place
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Petrol tank modifications in progress
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Sitting nicely under car, working out mounting points for tank sump/guard
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Modifying the cage for better driver seat placement
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Started work on the tank guard/ undertray/ flat-ish floor mounts
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Finally tacced in the roof bar to meet MSA regs
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Is the conversion to IRS allowable with an MSA Category 1 logbook? I ask as MSA Bluebook has the following line under rallying..
48.4.1. The suspension must retain the operating principle and utilise the mounting points as provided by the vehicle manufacturer.
I know you've done a lot of work on it, but wouldn't want you to finish fabrication and get caught out is all.
Paul..
Hi Paul from what we've seen this should be ok as it's been done before on novas that have an MSA logbook 1 and harry hockly do it to there swifts and similar.Quote:
Originally Posted by RallyMarshal
Under the impression it more means that turret location is not allowed to be altered and similar to prevent things such as inboard setups but will see if can speak to a scrutineer
Thanks :)
Hi Paul from what we've seen this should be ok as it's been done before on novas that have an MSA logbook 1 and harry hockly do it to there swifts and similar.Quote:
Originally Posted by RallyMarshal
Under the impression it more means that turret location is not allowed to be altered and similar to prevent things such as inboard setups but will see if can speak to a scrutineer
Thanks :)
I wasnt sure if the Hockly cars were cat2 modified rather than cat1 due to this. I know of a rwd car recently done with bulkhead mods (to move engine back in the bay) that forced it to be cat 2 passported rather than cat1. I guess asking MSA technical would be the best most foolproof way to go at this stage as a written answer from them will be hard to refute when the passporting process is done. Wouldnt have wanted you to finish the whole process then the MSA refuse to issue a passport!Quote:
Originally Posted by scottmasterton
Paul..
Just spoke to someone that used to work for M Sport and they were one of the ones suggesting/agreeing with the IRS in the first place lol he seems to think it'll be fine. Prior to starting we found quite a few cars with their own versions mainly Corsas but most of the corsas were built to a S1600 spec. Not quite sure if thats cat 1 or what.Quote:
Originally Posted by RallyMarshal
Agreed that would be a total nightmare! Will keep you updated via the thread as to what we're told by the MSA :)
Had a mate come do some welding, feel like we're really getting somewhere now [emoji16]
More prep work to do before he comes back on Monday and that should be the topside rear work done https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...79c209b72b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...87ad932dec.jpg
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Thats the floor almost done with the little plates added in to meet the cage
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Seam welding done topside and battery box mounts welded in
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Steering rack strengthener bracket in
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Lots of roll cage! Should be stiff enough!
I saved a good amount of weight and complexity by mounting my battery in passengers footwell. Have you thought about putting it there? Much shorter run to starter motor.
Didn't look at that to be honest, bit late now lol plenty of other ways to save that sort of weight :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain
Got the shape for the rear tank guard and the front sump guard
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Compression tested the engine, It's goosed as we thought - making around 60 psi on each cylinder :tard:
Took the engine out and stripped everything else off the shell to get shell back on the spit
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Pedals just needing last bit of cleanup, a spray and some grip tape
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Started mount for wiper motor
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Top work mate
Not a huge amount of progress as there has been this sat in the way :tard: christmas etc
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Got the old guy a nice christmas present though which will be hung somewhere in the garage not the best picture but you get the idea
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Think that gave him a bit of motivation, got the Porsche sorted, out and cracked back into some more work on the Nova
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Two of my favorite cars in one post. Looking good.
Stripped the engine down nothing seems too bad, pistons and bore good, shells look pretty new, exhaust valves just really pitted
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Modified tank all welded up :D just need to test it does not leak next
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Mounts as well just need a bit of a clean up then primed
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More welding in the engine bay
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Chassis plating kit finished welding in :d Just little holes on top of wheel arch, any rust holes, big holes around cage at bulkhead then finalise wiper mounting to complete the engine bay
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Love it! some serious fabbing going on there.
What radiator is that you have there? I've been looking for one about that size.
Thanks Jacko :d think it is from a diesel Nova could be way off though had it for yearsQuote:
Originally Posted by jackosnovaturbo
Finalised boot stay location and welded in, Using bonnet stay rubber to secure does anyone know where to get a new one?
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Cracking on with wiring for a bit
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Nice idea adding a stay rod. I might do something similar.
You'd be crazy to use the orignal rubber part though they're all broken!
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Originally Posted by Iain
Have some spare brand new rubbers just need to work out how to put one of them in once its been welded in :tard:
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