Benn's on going build

[Benn]

Nice shaft.

you said shaft.

Glad you sorted it mate, chroming mounts?

I've been thinking of it as i have a few bit to take down, but wasn't sure how well the chrome will take to the weld....

[Jeff16v]

I've been thinking of it as i have a few bit to take down, but wasn't sure how well the chrome will take to the weld....

Would look nice IMO

[Benn]

Yeah it would.. But will chrome plating take to the welding.....


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So i trimmed the mount down today...



Now because where the holes needed to be, the top hole was on the welding, so each side was uneven. So i needed a spacer.



Trimmed it to fit, tack welded it on. Perfect spacer.
Had to tap the bottom gear box hole as it was a bit rough getting a bolt it, with that all clean i got the mount bolted up.

Then had to struggle like a funker to get the rear mount on, with alot of help from Dan and a prie bar, we got the rear mount in, got the gear linkage set up in two. Wheel cleaned on the inside and refitted. Dropped back on the ground for what seemed the first time in ages...(9th of sept i broke it..)



Started on the button, took it for a test drive and everything was ok. Let it warm up for awhile.
Looking at it, where i've had to pry bar the box it looks farther forward, so need to giggle it a bit on the rear mount adjustment to get it back a bit more as the shaft has a bit of angle on it, but no where ner what it did have. So all good.



See the bit more angle...

[pie]

looking good benn

[Benn]

Cheers Pie.



We (my lot on Mig) went to Janspeed on Sat, Nova made 222BHP and 234torque..

[Jeff16v]

Cheers Pie.



We (my lot on Mig) went to Janspeed on Sat, Nova made 222BHP and 234torque..

Ph2 Benn?
Any advice from the rr? Fueling etc.,.

[Benn]

No, ph2 not fitted yet. That's the next job.

[The Simps]

Was gonna say, bit down on power! Thats at the fly then I'm assuming mate?

[LEWI007]

Looks good as usual mate, i think you should always keep the polished wheels and GSi front bumper on no matter what though.

[Benn]

Was gonna say, bit down on power! Thats at the fly then I'm assuming mate?

Yep, up on std so i'm happy. They do it at that wheels, we converted it over after.

Lewis, polished wheels are a nightmare to kep nice when its wet. Plus getting them muddy and more is a no no. Bumper was only still on as i've only touched the car to do the shaft/gearbox since i came back from Combe..