colin, i assume you got proper instructions for fitting the pit too???
like fill it with water as you are slowly pushing concrete down the back of the mould etc...
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colin, i assume you got proper instructions for fitting the pit too???
like fill it with water as you are slowly pushing concrete down the back of the mould etc...
Yes, there were extensive instructions with it, although none of them included filling it with water! They suggested planks and weights applied to the top of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by mowgli
Filling it will equalize the pressure from inside and also stop it from lift the pressure plus u can have a dip if you get to sweaty ftom the mixing
:)
It all sounds eminently sensible, apart from having to empty out all the water afterwards........Quote:
Originally Posted by dgbnova#1
When it's all set drill a hole in the bottom! ;)
Just get a pump at ure local hire shop 15 for the day roughly
Use a garden hose and siphon it to the nearest drain
Last week the purlins;
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps56e64255.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...psdf618455.jpg
And yesterday the important bit........the roof;
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps59747a4b.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps9725ef96.jpg
Yes, the roof panels are two different colours, but it was all free, so beggars can't be choosers. A coat pf paint will sort it out.
Pay some lttle kids to siphon with one of those little hand pumps lol lol
Tank looks ideal colin,i have mine mounted behind the firewall where the wiper motor would be.
Garage looking good! Top score on the free roof!!
Further to recent discussions on the CAE cable-operated gear shift, I have now found this company, who make something similar, but which converts the H-pattern change into a sequential;
http://www.sqsracing.com/produkt/4:4...udi-seat-skoda
Currently they don't offer a kit for Vauxhall/Opel, but it looks like they've done a few one-offs already.
Also an interesting link here to a chap who has fitted one to his Seat Ibiza track/hillclimb car;
http://www.clubgti.com/showthread.ph...fter-for-02a-j
More progress with the garage build today.
More hardcore laid down and the framework for the inspection pit;
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps2a953fde.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps0f97bb9f.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...psadaa086f.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps7c1821d5.jpg
Insulation waiting to be installed in the walls;
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps34e135a4.jpg
Guttering fitted (no downpipes yet);
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...psfb360ad6.jpg
Rotten original woodwork now removed from the front, and I have acquired some 35mm thick polycarbonate roofing sheets which I will make into windows to go into the roof trusses at front and rear, which will give me a little more natural light, a well as insulating;
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps7be72f18.jpg
And finally the all important cable-tie holder;
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps630e8464.jpg
Nice build Colin, i could do with some of the kingspan insulation board for my garage roof, shame im no longer in a trade where i can get it for nothing..
I need a cable tie holder, and gaffa tape hook
scott, a lot of people put up kingspan insulation & because their sheds have no decent heat source, they can get a lot of condensation forming, which is not necessarily what you want. i have one of those tin sheds (like they sell in argos) and it has no insulation, plenty of little air vents & is dry as a bone all year round.
ps, i agree with burgo, i need a cable tie holder too....but i don't think mine will be anything better than a cut down pringles tin(or is it box??)
The Nova is coming home this weekend. Can't wait!
I'm sure it will uncover a whole lot of work that needs to be done to get it ready for next season's racing.
I've posted a new thread up in 'Mechanical' for advice I need on 'big block' driveshafts, if anyone can assist on that please.
I'll post up some current photos of the Nova once it's back in my hands, along with details of some developments I have planned for the brakes, instrumentation and steering.
Ohhhh grand, been popping back on here keeping my eye on this for a while now Colin.
Looking good on the garage is it ready for the car
A new acquisition which I hope to put to good use in the Nova one day;
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...psb6175fcf.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps1a3394e3.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps27d51ea1.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps95b7a5ba.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...pseac97ff0.jpg
It's from a Penske single seater, and is 2 turns lock to lock, and weighs in at 1.5kg.
It's been a long wait, but the Nova at last made the long haul down to the South Coast from Lincolnshire;
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...pse168ad6d.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps7a76b623.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...pse60c29d4.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...psc0020034.jpg
Let work commence.
It's awesome you've got it back with you Colin, lets see the progress continue!
Glad to see you are back Colin! Was wondering where you disappeared to! Nova is looking awesome as usual :d
I was told it was a legal requirement to strap a car down by it's wheels.
Love how hardcore it looks without a front end on though!
that looks awesome! going to be some machine when finished.
Could i ask what manifold is used for the turbo? looks like a standard spi one adapted. is there any chance of a close up picture when you get chance colin?
would be much appreciated.
thanks Ben.
Colin - looks awesome once again and good to see you are back on with it.
That looks :cool: As fcuk, can't wait to see It finished!
That looks very mean with the front end off.....
Ben,Quote:
Originally Posted by ben doodar
The engine that's in the car is a completely standard Corsa SRi 1400cc. We just chucked that in and used it to fabricate the new engine mounts etc.
The 'real' engine is currently away being rebuilt, but it does use a standard exhaust manifold, which has been cut and had a turbo flange welded on. I can certainly get you a picture or two if that's useful?
I will get some better photos of the car and the new, spaceframed front end at the weekend, when I get a bit of daylight and spare time.
Dont take this the wrong way as i dont mean to be rude, but with all the weight saving/development you are doing surely getting rid of the cast manifold for a lighter tubular one would be an obvious way to save a a bit of weight and maybe even gain a bit of power? just an observation :)Quote:
Originally Posted by novarally
it isn't a specific requirement. simply you need to have your load secured...but strapping the car down by wheels is probably the best way of doing it, using ratchet straps & tie down loops.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain
I've been planning a tubular manifold for a very long time, lack of cash is the continuing problem there.Quote:
Originally Posted by _Jake
With very soft compound hillclimb slicks the last thing you want to be doing is ratchet strapping onto the tyres, as you end up distorting them.Quote:
Originally Posted by mowgli
Yeah some pictures would be great. I've been looking at converting a standard manifold myself. A few people that I've spoken to have said if you weld a mild steel turbo flange to the cast manifold it would crack once it gets hot. Have you had any problems with this? Any ideas whats been used to weld it?Quote:
Originally Posted by novarally
cheers pal.
Im sure mike welded a cast t2-t3 adaptor to a spi manifold
Cant wait to see the pics of the updates
i'd have thought most people use a set of paddock wheels.Quote:
Originally Posted by novarally
but i did see a bloke at a petrol station taking a benetton f1 (many years ago, near bicester) car to a show in germany & he had it tied down over its wheels.
You cannot weld cast without pre and post heating it. You will probably do a better job using an MMA welder with the appropriate rods too, for the effort it takes you may aswell have a tubular one made if your thinking of turboing a small block
sorry not meaning to high jack colins thread here.
burgo, I'm sure mike used a t2-t3 adaptor for his turbo build. he had some engineering work done to it so it bolted to the standard downpipe bolts. but his turbo sat very low down as the adaptors probably 4-5" deep.
jake I've been told by various people that welding it wouldn't work properly but colins obviously seems to work so i'm interested to know how his has been done.
I've thought of making a tubular manifold as ive got a spare 4 branch manifold here but could imagine profiling the 4 pipes into 1 and to a flange to be an absolute nightmare and funds don't really allow to have one made.
My brother on here dervy welded a different flange to his diesel manifold, that never cracked
A proper reply.Quote:
Originally Posted by _Jake
You need nickel rods for welding cast,sure ya can mig it,i mig'd my 205 gti cracked manifold,but don't expect it to last long.
Certainly not in competition conditions anyway!
Good to see you back on the South coast....
Photos to follow (probably at the weekend). I need to dig it out from storage.Quote:
Originally Posted by ben doodar
Thinking about it, I now have a feeling that the adaptor for the turbo has been bolted on, rather than welded. But the photos will confirm this.
With reference to having a tubular manifold made, it isn't quite as simple as that, as tubular ones have a tendency to crack under the strain of the weight of a turbo, so need to be made from thicker gauge materials, and/or supplemented by a hanger/damper/crane of some sort, so the weight advantages aren't necessarily as great as you might hope.
Thank-you Benn. Nobody could be happier than me to be back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Benn