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    We managed to get up to Crail on Sunday just there for a 1st test, only appear to have pictures of the car on the trailer haha
    Was brilliant to finally get a shot :D
    Had an issue with what seemed to be fuel starvation, Ebay cheap 'walbro 255' looked to not be up to the job so has since been replaced with a proper item from Torques Hopefully that sorts that
    Some tweaks to be made before next test in a few weeks, Front to be dropped 25mm, Play with adjustment on rear coilovers to stiffen up, Replace rear hub bearings and look at rear bushes - got some from Floflex whilst we wait on the Powerflex coming but they are a terrible fit - there is a lot of movement overall at the rear wheels
    Ordered LSD from Gripper Diffs and a 5.84 final drive to pop in at the same time
    Also need to suss out why the brake fluid reservoirs are weeping out the bottom





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    I'd highly recommend some doors and windows for aerodynamics.

    And safety!


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    Quote Originally Posted by novarally View Post
    I'd highly recommend some doors and windows for aerodynamics.

    And safety!


    We'll get them on at some point

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    Engine and box out, Hopefully LSD and Final Drive will arrive today or tomorrow


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    Gearbox apart



    Gripper diff arrived :D



    Waiting on new diff bearings and final drive to be delivered

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    Big job!

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    Put the gearbox back together, Couldnt get 1st and 2nd which wasnt ideal but it meant we could get back testing at Crail
    After lowering the front and putting in the LSD, even 3rd up the difference was monster
    Unfortunately somewhere about an hour into testing the n/s front tie bracket ripped itself apart, tore through the hub and messed up the inner arch a bit
    Was a bit of a nightmare getting it back on the trailer but we managed :D








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    Since then we have made new brackets which should be bombproof, took the box back apart, had no end of problems sorting that but it looks to be working so fingers crossed
    Lots to do tomorrow for testing again at the weekend

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    How did that knuckle break? Especially on what looks like an airfield/tarmac stage, must have been giving it beans

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    Quote Originally Posted by House View Post
    How did that knuckle break? Especially on what looks like an airfield/tarmac stage, must have been giving it beans
    Having too much fun & the previous mounts were not up to the job tore themselves apart and the tie/castor bar went through the knuckle, new ones below


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