SteveR Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 All good stuff mate. I may have to come and have another look sometime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 Few more update Pics from today Got the suspension fitted as well as the subframes and then started refitting all the Alu panels now Steve kinda sprayed them last night p.s Please ignore all the random bits of sealant i promise i cleaned all of it up but that tigerseal gets everywhere!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Looking like a car again:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Coming together nicely mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Looks really good Ryan........ Looking forward to the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Looking very good Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Looking good matey, if you need a hand let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruggs Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 This may have been covered, and after having met me Ryan i'm sure you'll agree this is a stupid question as i'm mechanically deficient but.....there is very little in the way of triangulation in the roll cage and floor structure, is this not needed? Oh need to speak to you about a date fairly soon. Cheers G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Looking amazing. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 This may have been covered, and after having met me Ryan i'm sure you'll agree this is a stupid question as i'm mechanically deficient but.....there is very little in the way of triangulation in the roll cage and floor structure, is this not needed? Oh need to speak to you about a date fairly soon. Cheers G After viewing a few WRC cars it only seemed that any triangulation strengthing was used in areas where there is an angle of 45 or less. Mainly around the door bar areas. http://www.subiegal.com/gallerymain/wrxwagonrally/crashwrx/wrxrollover/rally-crash-wrx.jpg http://www.unc.edu/%7Eafrick/focus/20.jpg With regards the flooring i would say it has too much strengthing but Steve has the final word I wanted a cage that i felt was strong enough but also did not sacrifice to much weight. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruggs Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I think the appropriate response to the reply is....fairy snuff! I have no idea really just i was used to seeing cages with more "triangles". You've done your research though obviously. Cant wait to see it finished, although i'll be truly embarressed if you beat me to the project finish line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I can't remember if I saw it in the thread but have you got towing eyes? Do you need them for track work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Looking great Ryan!What is your guestimate on the total kurb weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I can't remember if I saw it in the thread but have you got towing eyes? Do you need them for track work? Very good point, you should have them, front and rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 I can't remember if I saw it in the thread but have you got towing eyes? Do you need them for track work? Back is the stock one but Front will be custom one due to V mount setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Looking great Ryan!What is your guestimate on the total kurb weight? Havn't got a clue now mate! Im just waiting for the weigh in Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 Little update as my work load has changed alot now the nice weather is about but have now fitted all the brakes and mounted the pedal box back in. All the braided brake lines are being made up on tuesday and then i will get the brake system totally finished.. Also got some white tigerseal and tidied up all the joins Cant beat the sun shine though and a spare 2 minutes with a nikon d40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 It looks like an F40 in that last pic! Nice & tidy mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Looks awesome buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboBrett Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 just read from the start and all i can say is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) Nice work Ryan Just one question might have already been said, how will you get past the MOT with the hydraulic handbrake, spoke to my dad about putting one of these in mine he said they have to run a park brake off a seperate system? Edited May 4, 2009 by johnd-mkiv (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Nice work Ryan Your discs, where did you get them, did you weigh them to compare against stock Uk weight, are they exactly the same size as stock UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 Nice work Ryan Just one question might have already been said, how will you get past the MOT with the hydraulic handbrake, spoke to my dad about putting one of these in mine hes said thay have to run a park brake off a seperate system? Will more than likely hook up a mechnical handbrake which is removable Nice work Ryan Your discs, where did you get them, did you weigh them to compare against stock Uk weight, are they exactly the same size as stock UK? Sorry Jay, got them with the calipers which came from Mr lover IIRC. Would say the discs weigh abit less with the alloy centers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Cheers matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeremy Norquay Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Amazing work!!! Top notch and should be a blast on the circuit. Really looking forward to seeing pictures of it all finished. Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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