BT's latest phase

[p fandango]

but you have far too much camber on the near side and you might want some rubber on those too!!!:uglyhamme
sod your 3degrees, i'm following this bloke lol

http://www.pics-site.com/wp-content/uploads/Crazy-Oni-Camber-Car-8.jpg

[JT]

sod your 3degrees, i'm following this bloke lol

http://www.pics-site.com/wp-content/uploads/Crazy-Oni-Camber-Car-8.jpg

so your going for "wall of death" quarter mile times??? lol

[T4Rick]

sod your 3degrees, i'm following this bloke lol

http://www.pics-site.com/wp-content/uploads/Crazy-Oni-Camber-Car-8.jpg


Is there alot of strength in your shell Duanne.If it was me i would have got a little roof flap like the subaru japanese imports havehttp://img861.imageshack.us/img861/7400/imagescaup6mxh.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/861/imagescaup6mxh.jpg/)

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[p fandango]

got all the braces on today, very impressed with the quality of them. Also impressed how well planned they are, not sure if there worth welding together as all the outer mounts are all directly onto the subframe plates so minimal flex between them.

An old friend who's an MOT inspector came round, got him to have a quick look over BT as i was worried about all the new rules that have came in. Quite interesting as he pointed out about the airbag removal rule that its upto him to prove it had one in the first place, which as the whole system has gone he can't. Said ABS could be an issue as it obviously had it due to the 4 speed sensors, until i pointed out the traction control which needs the sensors. He was more bothered about the number plate screws, non-factory exhaust & movement in the headlights. All in all alot better than even i was expecting, did say the brake servo needs to go back on (would if i hadn't cut it up lol)

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/2496/080120123.jpg

[M-R-P]

Ooooooooooh monkey bars lol;) a lot of these new mot rules can be down to the inspecto. You kust gotta make sure you get the rigt bloke cos if you get failed on something, that somebody else might pass, ya screwed :(

[p fandango]

Ooooooooooh monkey bars lol;) a lot of these new mot rules can be down to the inspecto. You kust gotta make sure you get the rigt bloke cos if you get failed on something, that somebody else might pass, ya screwed :(
the monkey gets the drivers seat lol. He did say "when you do take it to get MOT'd, make sure you don't bring it to me" lol

[Jim S70R]

The bars look really good, look like a really nice fit too.

[p fandango]

The bars look really good, look like a really nice fit too.
i was surprised how easy they were to fit, especially as the bolts haven't been undone for 14years lol. Hardest part was the front brace, the front 2 mounting points use existing holes in the subframe but they aren't threaded, so you have to get your hand inside the subframe to put the nut/washers in place & hold it there while you get all the washers, bar & nut on. I'll get some better pics once i've picked some batteries up for the camera

[JT]

got all the braces on today, very impressed with the quality of them. Also impressed how well planned they are, not sure if there worth welding together as all the outer mounts are all directly onto the subframe plates so minimal flex between them.

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/2496/080120123.jpg

looking good!

but I have to agree with james, is she running on all 5 yet???

:B_thumb:

[p fandango]

is she running on all 5 yet???

:B_thumb:
i have pennies, was even in Halfrauds with the intention of picking up a set of HT leads but the queue was too long. If i get 5minutes tomorrow i'll see if i can get some via work

[JT]

i have pennies, was even in Halfrauds with the intention of picking up a set of HT leads but the queue was too long. If i get 5minutes tomorrow i'll see if i can get some via work

if i get some put in with the clips, will you get her up and running?? lol

[p fandango]

if i get some put in with the clips, will you get her up and running?? lol
you mean the missus hasn't posted them out yet, whats she been doing all day? lol. Leads, fuel, battery & all (fingers crossed) should be working, i'll sort it tomorrow ;) (ish lol)

[JT]

you mean the missus hasn't posted them out yet, whats she been doing all day? lol. Leads, fuel, battery & all (fingers crossed) should be working, i'll sort it tomorrow ;) (ish lol)

u doughnut! shops not open on a sunday!! lol

and I think asking her to post an acid battery,might be a bit risky??!

i assume the clips are for the coolant?
and what about the brakes?

[p fandango]

u doughnut! shops not open on a sunday!! lol
i knew that :rolleyes2


and I think asking her to post an acid battery,might be a bit risky??!
it is looking like the batteries knackered, although having an alternator might help now lol


i assume the clips are for the coolant?
and what about the brakes?
whats more important, getting the engine running right or being able to stop? lol (i'll sort them later)

[JT]

about time you brought a proper battery! lol

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/batteries

[p fandango]

about time you brought a proper battery! lol

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/batteries
not at them prices lol

[local-looney]

got all the braces on today, very impressed with the quality of them. Also impressed how well planned they are, not sure if there worth welding together as all the outer mounts are all directly onto the subframe plates so minimal flex between them.

An old friend who's an MOT inspector came round, got him to have a quick look over BT as i was worried about all the new rules that have came in. Quite interesting as he pointed out about the airbag removal rule that its upto him to prove it had one in the first place, which as the whole system has gone he can't. Said ABS could be an issue as it obviously had it due to the 4 speed sensors, until i pointed out the traction control which needs the sensors. He was more bothered about the number plate screws, non-factory exhaust & movement in the headlights. All in all alot better than even i was expecting, did say the brake servo needs to go back on (would if i hadn't cut it up lol)

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/2496/080120123.jpg
a link you may find invaluable??
www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/vehicle-testing-manuals-and-guides
my mates an mot tester and gave me this......
liking your car!!!!

[p fandango]

got my new HT leads, £7.50 of fuel & hopefully over the weekend i'll get chance to fire her up & see how it is. Also got a lovely pressie of jubilee clips so i can work more on the coolant pipes. Picked up a new USB-serial adaptor which seems to be working so hopefully i can set the traction control. Also i've seen pictures of the finished lightweight crank pulley, has got a minor adjustment to machine out so going to be a few more weeks yet, but he has weigh'd the final version & is 1.6kg lighter

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/9222/39195134414818894595119.jpg

http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/5568/40379934414829561260719.jpg
0.6kg on the left, 2.2kg on the right

[local-looney]

got my new HT leads, £7.50 of fuel & hopefully over the weekend i'll get chance to fire her up & see how it is. Also got a lovely pressie of jubilee clips so i can work more on the coolant pipes. Picked up a new USB-serial adaptor which seems to be working so hopefully i can set the traction control. Also i've seen pictures of the finished lightweight crank pulley, has got a minor adjustment to machine out so going to be a few more weeks yet, but he has weigh'd the final version & is 1.6kg lighter

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/9222/39195134414818894595119.jpg

http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/5568/40379934414829561260719.jpg
0.6kg on the left, 2.2kg on the right

just been having a look through this thread and im wondering...are you on a mission to make it lighter than a reliant robin?? lol

[M-R-P]

Nice, bonnet magpie heven lol. :)

[p fandango]

just been having a look through this thread and im wondering...are you on a mission to make it lighter than a reliant robin?? lol
erm well yes lol

[Shadow]

where did you get the pully from and how much was it (if you dont mind me asking) and what changes do you need to make to it to make it fit?

[p fandango]

where did you get the pully from and how much was it (if you dont mind me asking) and what changes do you need to make to it to make it fit?
the company making it himself is ARDtuning(.com), he's an ex-IPD employee who mainly does remaps. The group buy was done via Volvospeed & was $145 including shipping. He's realised the machining issues, they've made the larger P2 pulley's instead of the 850/70's so we've got to wait a bit longer. As for fitting its a direct replacement

[p fandango]

had a mess today, new leads fitted & £7 of fuel. she fired up no problem but still really not right, had a thought could it be the overfuelling (VXR injectors on stock map) instead of a cylinder misfiring

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4faGtDnQgw

[Jamest5r]

You got a set of orange's to try instead? if not ive got some lying around.

[p fandango]

You got a set of orange's to try instead? if not ive got some lying around.
i had them, but think there scattered around the garage now lol

[Jamest5r]

i had them, but think there scattered around the garage now lol

That's the 1st thing i would try let me know if you need and spare injectors.

[p fandango]

That's the 1st thing i would try let me know if you need and spare injectors.
thanks i think i might have to take you up on it. She's had a complete new ignition system now (not using Volvo parts tho) so overfuelling is the only thing i can think of, didn't know if anyone could tell from the video if it is the fuel & not a misfire thats escaped me lol

[bigrotch]

That's the 1st thing i would try let me know if you need and spare injectors.

if james cant find his oranges mate i got a set off my car and they was working fine 1 mnth ago ok pm if ya need them just cover post cost thats it and send back when ya done no probs

[p fandango]

if james cant find his oranges mate i got a set off my car and they was working fine 1 mnth ago ok pm if ya need them
thank you very much sir, i've seen some of them in the garage so won't need a full set

[T5frankie]

my greens overfuelled on a 310 map so i took them off

[p fandango]

my greens overfuelled on a 310 map so i took them off
a turbo-tuner is still on the cards so they won't be a problem then. What problems did you have when you had the greens in, or was the over-fuelling picked up on a dyno

[JT]

I cant quite hear it properly,but sounds very similar to my mates cossie

he put a new "IDLE CONTROL VALVE" and bingo!!!

put the ICV back on! lol

[p fandango]

I cant quite hear it properly,but sounds very similar to my mates cossie

he put a new "IDLE CONTROL VALVE" and bingo!!!

put the ICV back on! lol
& gain 0.3kg weight lol. I'm sure she's ran fine since the ICV was binned, but i'll think about it after i try the oranges mate lol

PS those jubilee clips were perfect sir, under 13 just in the engine bay lol

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/9105/15012012330.jpg

[T5frankie]

a turbo-tuner is still on the cards so they won't be a problem then. What problems did you have when you had the greens in, or was the over-fuelling picked up on a dyno

spluttering, backfiring, black smoke out the exhaust didnt run well unless full throttle etc

[JT]

PS those jubilee clips were perfect sir, under 13 just in the engine bay lol

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/9105/15012012330.jpg

glad we could be of service!! :smile:

[p fandango]

spluttering, backfiring, black smoke out the exhaust didnt run well unless full throttle etc
exactly the same sypthoms as BT, thank you sir i reckon thats got to be the problem. I fancy playing with a spare inlet manifold :)

[p fandango]

glad we could be of service!! :smile:
pass my thanks to Mrs JT, from Duanetta lol

[JT]

pass my thanks to Mrs JT, from Duanetta lol

will do..............lol

[p fandango]

all 5 orange injectors found, but rain stops play :(

[T4Rick]

Its took me 2 hrs to read to page 18 lol

[T4Rick]

been there, done that....lol
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/rr.jpg

Do you actually gain anything from having a vent on the side wing

[claymore]

Do you actually gain anything from having a vent on the side wing
Just nice cold air

[T4Rick]

Just nice cold air

What sort of power was it running Colin

[claymore]

What sort of power was it running Colin
I seem to think it was around 260bhp, I'll see if I can find an old dyno sheet
EDIT:
Here you go

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/16527a6265619461c541107836550308.jpg

[T4Rick]

I seem to think it was around 260bhp, I'll see if I can find an old dyno sheet
EDIT:
Here you go

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/16527a6265619461c541107836550308.jpg

What type charger did you use?thats some some power there Colin lol

[T4Rick]

well today i've even managed to ignore my own advice, i've brought a Crocus ST 6-speed gearbox. I've no idea actually how hard they are to fit but time will tell lol

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/2953/aa9b1.jpg

Hi Duane did you fit the focus st gearbox?

[p fandango]

Hi Duane did you fit the focus st gearbox?
no i didn't, sold it on for a good profit

[claymore]

What type charger did you use?thats some some power there Colin lol
An Eaton M45 similar to the one on the Volvo, That run was with a squirt of gas as well :)

[T4Rick]

An Eaton M45 similar to the one on the Volvo, That run was with a squirt of gas as well :)


I bet it flew Colin

[p fandango]

got the oranges in & she runs alot better, still quite a lot of black smoke but she idles & revs easily now (think it might need an idle control valve to clear the rest). Also carried on with the coolant pipes

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7041/21012012341.jpg

[JT]

keep going mate, nearly there!:B_thumb:

[p fandango]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1jh5e5nz7U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM66mi4owOs

[daza-b]

va va voooom lol

[claymore]

Sounding better :)

[T5frankie]

was that good or bad mate?

[p fandango]

Sounding better :)
i love the sound by the intake vent lol. Think it just needs more air on idle to get rid of the rest of the black smoke

[p fandango]

was that good or bad mate?
running alot better than when she had the VXR injectors

[Jamest5r]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhhh the bitch runs :)

Pedro do you do all the work on your car in slippers :)

[p fandango]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhhh the bitch runs :)

Pedro do you do all the work on your car in slippers :)
she's ran for a while now, just trying to get her happy now lol

do 95% of the work in slippers, but there my best ones so can't wreck them

[p fandango]

AFR gauge & wideband lamba sensor wired up today

[Dan850r]

AFR gauge & wideband lamba sensor wired up today

Same here, getting a bit fed up of it constantly altering tho

[p fandango]

Same here, getting a bit fed up of it constantly altering tho
i only fired it up the once, & because of no water couldn't leave it till the engine was warm

[daza-b]

will be good to see BT on the loose :D

[Jamest5r]

AFR gauge & wideband lamba sensor wired up today


When can i pop over so you can do the same to mine?

[p fandango]

When can i pop over so you can do the same to mine?
i'm off all next week. Is yours Innovate as well, & you got the bung welded into your exhaust?

[Jamest5r]

i'm off all next week. Is yours Innovate as well, & you got the bung welded into your exhaust?


Not yet ive got a 3" dp to get fitted but want everything in place so they can weld it in, cant remember the make have a look in my thread posted some pics.

[p fandango]

Not yet ive got a 3" dp to get fitted but want everything in place so they can weld it in, cant remember the make have a look in my thread posted some pics.
AEM, but if you've got the instruction i'll give it a go for you

[Jamest5r]

No instruction's lol, walk in the park for you :)

[WOODY T5]

james make shore u put the sensor 18inch down the d/pipe as i have the same AEM on my car

[p fandango]

No instruction's lol, walk in the park for you :)
i'll give it a try if you want

[p fandango]

james make shore u put the sensor 18inch down the d/pipe as i have the same AEM on my car
the Ferrita exhaust came with 2 lamba bungs pre-welded into it, the spare (which i used for the wideband) is only a few inches from the turbo.

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/7164/35707352.jpg

[WOODY T5]

hmm only going on wot instructions i got with it mate but could fit it there and try it?

[p fandango]

hmm only going on wot instructions i got with it mate but could fit it there and try it?
just had a read thru the Innovate instructions & doesn't say anything about distance, just says pre-cat & make sure its above horizontal . Does say it can only handle upto 900f without a heatsink which might be possible being so close

[WOODY T5]

go for it mate see wot happens,

[JT]

looked at my afr instructions yesterday, my says 18" from the turbo too.....
only just get it in before the exhaust goes under the car

gonna wire it up today hopefully:)

[p fandango]

looked at my afr instructions yesterday, my says 18" from the turbo too.....
only just get it in before the exhaust goes under the car

gonna wire it up today hopefully:)
hmm, what make did you get in the end?

just did a quick google, & it seems the position is due to the sensors temperature right. As said the Innovate doesn't mention distance but says a heatsink with excessively high temps, & as the bung is already there i'll get one of those if it does play up

& get to bed, its too early to be up on a Sunday lol

[JT]

hmm, what make did you get in the end?

just did a quick google, & it seems the position is due to the sensors temperature right. As said the Innovate doesn't mention distance but says a heatsink with excessively high temps, & as the bung is already there i'll get one of those if it does play up

& get to bed, its too early to be up on a Sunday lol

this is mine:
http://rspec.co.uk/wideband-afr/prosport-dual-digital-wideband-air-fuel-ratio-kit

been awake since 5! bloody dog let herself out and so the back door has been wide open and its bloody freezing in here!! lol

[p fandango]

this is mine:
http://rspec.co.uk/wideband-afr/prosport-dual-digital-wideband-air-fuel-ratio-kit
looks like the same sensor as in the Innovate kit as well, have to see how it goes. Weird Ferrita put the bung so close to the turbo


been awake since 5! bloody dog let herself out and so the back door has been wide open and its bloody freezing in here!! lol
nice just what you need in this weather lol. Not sure if our dog's banging round in the kitchen or a heard of elephants

[Dan850r]

That bung is there on my ph2 t5 downpipe, but I've blanked it off and put the new probe a couple of inches behind the original lamda

[JT]

Pedro do you want your bung back?
my AFR came with one,so its spare

[p fandango]

Pedro do you want your bung back?
my AFR came with one,so its spare
no i'm going to stick with its current place thanks mate, just need to get a heatsink for it

[p fandango]

expansion bottle moved, thanks for all the tips/suggestions. Also made a cover for the roof vent to keep the water out

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/2692/dscf0513v.jpg
overflow pipe already done, just need some 19mm for the lower pipe

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/4986/dscf0518j.jpg
just need some butterfly nuts to secure it

[p fandango]

radiator pipes are now finished & holding water. Also filled the power steering up with fluid & looks like the pump is no good, worked well as a smoke machine lol (did try it when dry so suspect its my fault)

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428685_3243851131062_1110365021_3214899_255110139_ n.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/mine/BT/Latest/19022012375.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/mine/BT/Latest/interiordiagram.jpg

[The Flying Moose]

Looking good Pedro, so whats left on the list now? In terms of components to make it go are they mainly fitted now?

[claymore]

Pedro, a good push now could see you at Shakespeare on the 1st of April.

[Jamest5r]

Nice Pedro, think I've got a power steering pump somewhere if you want it.

[p fandango]

Looking good Pedro, so whats left on the list now? In terms of components to make it go are they mainly fitted now?
thanks, she's getting there

parts wise


brake servo
Saxo power steering pump
seat mount reinforcement plates
pair of 850 steering knuckles (not essential, can stick with current 302's)

jobs

fit idle control system
fit new disc & caliper on passenger side
connect rear brake line & servo
swop power steering pump
bleed radiator


think thats it

[p fandango]

Pedro, a good push now could see you at Shakespeare on the 1st of April.
i've got a week off from March 19th so won't be far off at all, but i want some time driving her at a slower pace to get used to driving her again before putting her back on the strip

[p fandango]

Nice Pedro, think I've got a power steering pump somewhere if you want it.
many thanks for the offer sir, but i'm using a 5hitroen Saxo electric pump. Don't think an 850 pump will fit with a ME7 inlet either tbh

don't suppose you've got a spare servo & steering knuckles/hubs for sale have you sir

[Jamest5r]

Fraid not, try dazab he,s just broken a couple of cars.

[The Flying Moose]

Well fingers crossed even if you dont take her down the strip, if its MOT'd and roadworthy I would at least expect an appearance ;)

[p fandango]

Well fingers crossed even if you dont take her down the strip, if its MOT'd and roadworthy I would at least expect an appearance ;)
she won't be ready for April mate, but shouldn't be too far after (fingers crossed)

[JT]

defo for Trax then?? :)

[p fandango]

defo for Trax then?? :)
when's that? Drive there, trailer back lol

[JT]

2nd sept!

round silverstone in BT, that'll run her in!! lol

[p fandango]

2nd sept!

round silverstone in BT, that'll run her in!! lol
should easily be sorted & on the road by then (don't hold me to that). Done Silverstone before (not in BT) but defo up for it as long as the bank mans happy lol

[the young mechanic]

just a few more niggles

[p fandango]

just a few more niggles
just hope the MOT inspector doesn't find many expensive additional ones lol

[LiamT4]

radiator pipes are now finished & holding water. Also filled the power steering up with fluid & looks like the pump is no good, worked well as a smoke machine lol (did try it when dry so suspect its my fault)

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428685_3243851131062_1110365021_3214899_255110139_ n.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/mine/BT/Latest/19022012375.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/mine/BT/Latest/interiordiagram.jpg

Love that pic, all the dials and buttons, fantastic. lol

Hopefully i'll have a free weekend soon, so i can pop round.

[Volvostorm]

Wow! you have been busy, its looking very tidy now.

I'm hoping to have mine at Trax too ;)

[daza-b]

looking really good now mate, also, should have a pair of hubs for ya, noticed earlier you needed one or two?

[p fandango]

Love that pic, all the dials and buttons, fantastic. lol
& to think i was going for the basic/empty look lol


Hopefully i'll have a free weekend soon, so i can pop round.
any time your about sir, give us a quick text beforehand just to make sure i'm in. Not sure you've seen her running have you?

PS if you come in the Bimmer, can you park it at the end of the road & walk up lmao

[p fandango]

Wow! you have been busy, its looking very tidy now.

I'm hoping to have mine at Trax too ;)
its not as tidy as the pics make out, the interior could do with another respray really but can't see that happening now all the stuffs in there

Trax should be good then with all the long-term project cars coming together

[p fandango]

looking really good now mate, also, should have a pair of hubs for ya, noticed earlier you needed one or two?
yeh she's finally getting there. Can you pm me your phone number please sir ;)

[Dan850r]

Whats the reason for putting the rad in the boot?

[p fandango]

Whats the reason for putting the rad in the boot?
the initial reason is because i wanted to lol. Has had the benefit of freeing up alot of space under the bonnet & moving some of the weight to the back

[The Flying Moose]

Whats the reason for putting the rad in the boot?

He was sectioned last year...

Hope that helps :hidesbehi

[p fandango]

He was sectioned last year...

Hope that helps :hidesbehi
don't know what you mean

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/6020/straightjacketlg.jpg

[The Flying Moose]

don't know what you mean

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/6020/straightjacketlg.jpg

I didnt know you were Ronald McDonald in your spare time?

[p fandango]

I didnt know you were Ronald McDonald in your spare time?
anything to pay the bills mate lol

[AndysR]

when's that? Drive there, trailer back lol

2026, is that long enough? :jaw:




Great work, it looks and sounds like your almost there now :)

[p fandango]

Great work, it looks and sounds like your almost there now :)
thanks, i'm sure the MOT will bring up some more work lol

[AndysR]

thanks, i'm sure the MOT will bring up some more work lol

There can't be much left on the car that actually comes under testing regs for the MOT.. lol

[LiamT4]

& to think i was going for the basic/empty look lol


any time your about sir, give us a quick text beforehand just to make sure i'm in. Not sure you've seen her running have you?

PS if you come in the Bimmer, can you park it at the end of the road & walk up lmao

No i not seen it yet, make sure its got fuel in. lol

If i'm in the bmw, i can park wherever i bloody like ;) The highway code doesn't apply to bmw drivers :lol:

[p fandango]

No i not seen it yet, make sure its got fuel in. lol
i put £7.50 in it yesterday lol


If i'm in the bmw, i can park wherever i bloody like ;) The highway code doesn't apply to bmw drivers :lol:
& don't we all know it lol

[AndysR]

i put £7.50 in it yesterday lol

Is that even enough to move the gauge these days...




& don't we all know it lol

Tell me about it... :bow_kneel

[p fandango]

Is that even enough to move the gauge these days...
i'm used to the diesel, that'd last me the month lol

[AndysR]

i'm used to the diesel, that'd last me the month lol

I bet it still last's a hell of a lot longer in BT....



You never drive it.. lol ;)

[p fandango]

I bet it still last's a hell of a lot longer in BT....



You never drive it.. lol ;)
i bet it doesn't with the amount its stucking straight out the exhaust lol

[AndysR]

i bet it doesn't with the amount its stucking straight out the exhaust lol

Fair point! lol

[p fandango]

just realised i hadn't posted pics of the extra grounding wires i'd put in. Got the passenger seat back in this morning, also fitted an idle valve to keep Johnny quiet & hopefully some of the black smoke lol

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/2885/enginebr.jpg

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/7995/driverswing.jpg
the wire is actually bolted & earthed to the ECU casing

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/2463/11032012409.jpg
just to show how far back the passenger seat is

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1640/11032012408y.jpg
not liking the ECU having too much control, air for the idle control is done by a manual valve (still need to drill & put the fitting into the manifold)

[daza-b]

looking good duane :)

[claymore]

Tell me more about this manual idle controle valve

[p fandango]

cheers Daz


Tell me more about this manual idle controle valve
its just a 19mm valve to bypass the throttle body & let some air past LINK (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19mm-Inline-Valve-/270832232678?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Garden_PlantsSeedsBu lbs_JN&hash=item3f0edbe8e6#ht_500wt_715)

[claymore]

cheers Daz


its just a 19mm valve to bypass the throttle body & let some air past LINK (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19mm-Inline-Valve-/270832232678?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Garden_PlantsSeedsBu lbs_JN&hash=item3f0edbe8e6#ht_500wt_715)
will it hold up to boost pressure?

[p fandango]

will it hold up to boost pressure?
i'll let you know lol. If it doesn't i can always just run a direct pipe bypassing the throttle body without a valve in & see how it goes

[p fandango]

yay its arrived, can't give enough credit to Lucky from ARD for his customer service (although stickers are a bit on the small side ;) lol). I was very doubtful about the weight savings even after others had taken delivery, but its right 1.6kg lighter than the factory pulley :)

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/371/11032012406.jpg

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/2967/20032012434.jpg

[Volvostorm]

Bottom pully looks smart mate!

That company tat does the wheel stud conversion, has never got back to me about postage :(

[p fandango]

That company tat does the wheel stud conversion, has never got back to me about postage :(
thanks. I just ordered them didn't bother asking, think it came to about £22 & no import tax/vat to pay either

[Volvostorm]

thanks. I just ordered them didn't bother asking, think it came to about £22 & no import tax/vat to pay either

I'll give it a go :D

[LiamT4]

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/2967/20032012434.jpg

I hope your gonna get some better pads, if your going on the track. lol

[M-R-P]

Looks sweet Pedro but are you gonna make everything look as shiny? ;)

[LiamT4]

Looks sweet Pedro but are you gonna make everything look as shiny? ;)

Doubtfull. lol

[M-R-P]

There's gotta be a few kilos of dirt and oil in that engine bay, that's an extra 0.001 second up the strip :)

[p fandango]

I hope your gonna get some better pads, if your going on the track. lol
i do have a plan to upgrade the brakes ;)

[p fandango]

Looks sweet Pedro but are you gonna make everything look as shiny? ;)
thank you sir, but Liam knows me too well she'll never get cleaned lol (might paint the calipers lol)

[Porcine_Aviator]

I hope your gonna get some better pads, if your going on the track. lol

Na that would take all the fun out of trying to stop :)

[p fandango]

Na that would take all the fun out of trying to stop :)
exactly. On the 1/4mile they give you another 1/4mile to slow down, & on the tracks they put gravel round the edge lol

[M-R-P]

And big, squishy hay bails :)

[p fandango]

And big, squishy hay bails :)
hay bails, was the last race you watched in 1958? lol

PS nearly went to Duxford the other day :(

[M-R-P]

hay bails, was the last race you watched in 1958? lol

PS nearly went to Duxford the other day :(

Beaulieu Bike show, where they always Sammy Miller win.

Duxford eh? should have gone, you could be our tour guide for when we go :)

[p fandango]

Duxford eh? should have gone, you could be our tour guide for when we go :)
mate of mines got his pilots licence & was going to take us Monday (my birthday), never heard from him so assume w*rk got in the way. Apparently entry to the museum's free if you land there lol

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Coventry/Airport%2026-2-2012/DSCF0604.jpg

[M-R-P]

Happy birthday for monday mate :beer:

[p fandango]

Happy birthday for monday mate :beer:
thank you sir, it was Monday just gone. Thats why i'm off this week :)

[p fandango]

raised the front ride height up the other day, added 2inches to the front & think it looks nice & level now (& the front wheels can turn lol). Not a very good picture because the fence in the way, but other side the rear wheel is unloaded so still a big gap. While trying to change the fuel filter i managed to knacker the pipe connection, so plumbing the 2 pump system has shot up the urgency list (most of the bits needed should be here this week). I'm still on the look out for a brake servo & blue injectors ;)

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3770/dscf0622o.jpg

[M-R-P]

That looks much better mate, just don't forget to take the bung out of the air intake before you try to start her ;)

[LiamT4]

That looks much better mate, just don't forget to take the bung out of the air intake before you try to start her ;)

again. lol

[Jamest5r]

raised the front ride height up the other day, added 2inches to the front & think it looks nice & level now (& the front wheels can turn lol). Not a very good picture because the fence in the way, but other side the rear wheel is unloaded so still a big gap. While trying to change the fuel filter i managed to knacker the pipe connection, so plumbing the 2 pump system has shot up the urgency list (most of the bits needed should be here this week). I'm still on the look out for a brake servo & blue injectors ;)

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3770/dscf0622o.jpg

§§§§ me it looks like a car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shame it aint running :)

I did the same with my fuel connector lol ended up changing the whole line :)

Edit....bloody swear filter cant even eff and geff miss spelt lol.

[p fandango]

That looks much better mate, just don't forget to take the bung out of the air intake before you try to start her ;)
lol well i do have a better story than that. I'd ran BT's fuel dry running her upto temp, done a few other little jobs the following day & thought i'd try starting her again. Few cranks & no sign of it firing, did get me worried because i there was a really strong smell of fuel. Checked over the engine & injectors & no sign of any leaks, tried again still nothing but fuel smell was really bad. Then remembered one of the jobs i'd done was getting the old fuel filter off, but hadn't put the new one on yet lol

[p fandango]

again. lol
its almost traditional to forget about it now lol

[AndysR]

raised the front ride height up the other day, added 2inches to the front & think it looks nice & level now (& the front wheels can turn lol). Not a very good picture because the fence in the way, but other side the rear wheel is unloaded so still a big gap. While trying to change the fuel filter i managed to knacker the pipe connection, so plumbing the 2 pump system has shot up the urgency list (most of the bits needed should be here this week). I'm still on the look out for a brake servo & blue injectors ;)

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3770/dscf0622o.jpg

That sits well like that :)

[p fandango]

§§§§ me it looks like a car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shame it aint running :)

I did the same with my fuel connector lol ended up changing the whole line :)

Edit....bloody swear filter cant even eff and geff miss spelt lol.
she did run, had her running for about 45minutes trying to get her upto temp to bleed the water. Neighbour came out saying it sounding like the Oz GP out here so gave up (i'll open the exhuats valve next time lol). I'm just going to cut the connectors off & jubilee the filter on, tank to filter needs totally reworking anyway.

[p fandango]

That sits well like that :)
thanks, it was pure guesswork but think its nice & balanced. Just hope its still right once she's on level ground lol

[p fandango]

fuel swirl pot almost plumbed in. Need to get the right end fitting for the pump, jubilee clip all the pipes & wire it up

http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/9233/29032012446.jpg

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/681/29032012448.jpg

[JT]

looking good mate!!:)

[p fandango]

looking good mate!!:)
cheers mate, it was a bloody pain trying to feed the pipes up & into the boot. Still got the outlet pipe to put onto the filter as well, needs some very hot water & brute force lol

[Volvostorm]

Its getting there mate, I'll have to do some work to mine to catch up! :)

[p fandango]

Its getting there mate, I'll have to do some work to mine to catch up! :)
i think its going to be a good year this year, looks like a lot of the long term projects will completed & seeing the open road :)

[PaulZX]

you lazy git.... is that all you've done since I saw her last??

heh

how's tricks matey? bonnie runnin ok?

[p fandango]

you lazy git.... is that all you've done since I saw her last??

heh

how's tricks matey? bonnie runnin ok?
lol afraid so, keep doing more mods instead of getting her back on the road. Bonnies still fine, just clocked 180k miles & still getting 45mpg :)

still got that rice rocket? lol

[p fandango]

fuel system finished. Both pumps plumbed & wired, i've also added an over-ride switch so i can power up the pumps (or just one, both are independently switched) without messing with the ignition to ensure the swirl pot is full

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/3859/boot2p.jpg

just need some fuel now lol

[M-R-P]

Coool!

So, you'll be bringing BT to duxford then? lol

[p fandango]

So, you'll be bringing BT to duxford then? lol
erm well no, the only 2 jobs i've got left to do is replace the power steering pump & connect the brakes lol

[M-R-P]

erm well no, the only 2 jobs i've got left to do is replace the power steering pump & connect the brakes lol

And sweet-talk the MOT man pmsl

[p fandango]

And sweet-talk the MOT man pmsl
think i'd like brakes for my own piece of mind really lmao

[M-R-P]

:beer:

[p fandango]

And sweet-talk the MOT man pmsl
another mechanic friend of mines been round & had a look, pointed out that binning the door seals has left a sharp edge on the metal which is an MOT failure. Other than that couldn't see any other issues, i'm still expecting a nice big list lol

[Jamest5r]

Finish the bloody thing and stop waffling.

See you at York, you owe me a burger & chips :)

[M-R-P]

another mechanic friend of mines been round & had a look, pointed out that binning the door seals has left a sharp edge on the metal which is an MOT failure. Other than that couldn't see any other issues, i'm still expecting a nice big list lol

I've got some stuff that'll get you round that little problem. It weighs almost nothing but will hold itself to the seam. It's used to cover the teeth on structural bandsaws and comes in 30' lengths. Want some?

[p fandango]

Finish the bloody thing and stop waffling.

See you at York, you owe me a burger & chips :)
lol be patient, the lists getting shorter. I might have to creep & owe you 2, i might need a aluminium pipe making by your Radtec contact ;

[p fandango]

I've got some stuff that'll get you round that little problem. It weighs almost nothing but will hold itself to the seam. It's used to cover the teeth on structural bandsaws and comes in 30' lengths. Want some?
oh yes please sir. Would that be long enough to go round the full door enclosure?

[M-R-P]

oh yes please sir. Would that be long enough to go round the full door enclosure?

Each run is 9.8M long so 2 runs should do it. Colour can be hit and miss, sometimes clear/white, sometimes yellow. Pm me your addy and ill get some to you as and when I get some ;)

[p fandango]

Each run is 9.8M long so 2 runs should do it. Colour can be hit and miss, sometimes clear/white, sometimes yellow. Pm me your addy and ill get some to you as and when I get some ;)
you have PM sir ;)

[martybelfastt5]

oooohh it will see a strip soon,

[JT]

u really need to relink your pics mate!!
how am I supposed to know how to take stuff apart and mod it, if your gonna hide all the pics!!!! lmao!!

[p fandango]

u really need to relink your pics mate!!
how am I supposed to know how to take stuff apart and mod it, if your gonna hide all the pics!!!! lmao!!
1, most of BT's stuff comes apart with the help of Mr Angle Grinder
2, you've got my phone number
3, get back to work you lazy sod lol

[JT]

1, most of BT's stuff comes apart with the help of Mr Angle Grinder
2, you've got my phone number
3, get back to work you lazy sod lol

1,I only have Mr Grinders cousin, Bench
2,didnt ring cos I thought you would be busy getting an mot on BT
3,finished work on tues,so I can be around for this baby,should it ever arrive!!!

lol

[p fandango]

1,I only have Mr Grinders cousin, Bench
2,didnt ring cos I thought you would be busy getting an mot on BT
3,finished work on tues,so I can be around for this baby,should it ever arrive!!!
1, don't you have to remove the stuff before you can use a bench grinder?
2, even when i'm busy at work it doesn't normally stop you
3, lazy b******d

[JT]

1, don't you have to remove the stuff before you can use a bench grinder?
2, even when i'm busy at work it doesn't normally stop you
3, lazy b******d

ok, we all know that doesnt happen!!! lol

[p fandango]

ok, we all know that doesnt happen!!! lol
the boss believes it lol

[M-R-P]

Bout time this thread got revived lol.
Have you tried any of the toys I gave you yet? ;)

[Jamest5r]

Cant be bothered to read back though a couple of pages of drivel......is this bitch running yet or im banning myself from this thread again :)

[JT]

Bout time this thread got revived lol.
Have you tried any of the toys I gave you yet? ;)

toys? what toys??
you kept them quiet!! lol

[p fandango]

Bout time this thread got revived lol.
Have you tried any of the toys I gave you yet? ;)
done a few bits & bobs, but its all just been little jobs. Not used the cutters yet, but the edging doesn't go wide enough to go over the double skinned lip :(

Moved the screen bottle from the boot as it was higher than the wiper jets so just emptied itself lol, & got the hole cutter onto another of the doors. Also took your advice & fitted cup washers onto the window screws, nicely hidden behind the seals now (need new one's as some idiot drilled holes in them lol). Also got the power steering pump swopped over, haven't tried it yet as i've got to connect it to the rack

http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/796/interior3p.jpg
passenger gets to keep an eye on the screen wash water level now lol (it is on a proper bracket, but cable tied just to make sure it stays there)

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/811/10052012509.jpg
few more drain holes

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/7094/10052012507.jpg
think your the first person i've actually listened to when it comes to advice Martin lol

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/4396/10052012508.jpg
looks better without the screws going thru the seals, still need a new set now tho

[p fandango]

Cant be bothered to read back though a couple of pages of drivel......is this bitch running yet or im banning myself from this thread again :)
thats why i haven't been posting, not had the money to finish her off yet. & you wouldn't believe the hassle i'm having trying to get a brake servo (& master cylinder than fit)

PS & yes she's been running for a while, just no brakes to stop her lol

[LiamT4]

PS & yes she's been running for a while, just no brakes to stop her lol

Some sort of parachute then?? lol

[p fandango]

Some sort of parachute then?? lol
don't think theirs anything strong on the back to bolt it too lol

to do list

T-piece for air filter (need alloy welding, & a filter)
change bolt in fuel rail (drill & replace bolt in fuel rail)
replace/fit master cylinder (get a servo & master cylinder)
connect rear brake pipes
fix passenger rear interior lock (bar snapped)
plumb power steering
put fuel in

[M-R-P]

Out of interest, is the plastic not deep enough or doesn't it open wide emough? I may have an alternative ;)

[JUDGENINJA]

done a few bits & bobs, but its all just been little jobs. Not used the cutters yet, but the edging doesn't go wide enough to go over the double skinned lip :(

Moved the screen bottle from the boot as it was higher than the wiper jets so just emptied itself lol, & got the hole cutter onto another of the doors. Also took your advice & fitted cup washers onto the window screws, nicely hidden behind the seals now (need new one's as some idiot drilled holes in them lol). Also got the power steering pump swopped over, haven't tried it yet as i've got to connect it to the rack

http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/796/interior3p.jpg
passenger gets to keep an eye on the screen wash water level now lol (it is on a proper bracket, but cable tied just to make sure it stays there)

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/811/10052012509.jpg
few more drain holes

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/7094/10052012507.jpg
think your the first person i've actually listened to when it comes to advice Martin lol

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/4396/10052012508.jpg
looks better without the screws going thru the seals, still need a new set now tho

That was a very strange way to do yours mine were screwed from the inside.

[M-R-P]

toys? what toys??
you kept them quiet!! lol

industrial versions of these...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carbide-Burrs-Garryson-GT4700D-Ball-Nose-Cone-/290677452256?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43adb9ede0

For use in a giant dremel (or in a battery drill ;))

[p fandango]

Out of interest, is the plastic not deep enough or doesn't it open wide emough? I may have an alternative ;)
on the front doors the lip is triple skinned metal in places so not wide enough, do you want the old stuff back?

[p fandango]

while waiting for more pennies i used up some tins of black spray i'd got. Also got the blue ME7 injectors i need :)

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/8441/body1b.jpg
bonnet really needs redoing, got finally got the TC lip & roof vent black'd

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/2949/body3s.jpg

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/6973/13052012516.jpg
ME7 blues & VXR blues

[M-R-P]

on the front doors the lip is triple skinned metal in places so not wide enough, do you want the old stuff back?

Bin it if it's no good mate, that's where it would have gone any way. :)

Liking the black bits (**cough**chav**cough**) disappointed there's no c/f there tho :(

Chap at work has a VXR. I mentioned pinching his injectors but when he started on about how I wasn't gonna have them, I pointed out that his mobile torque-steer machine didn't have enough injectors for it to be worth stripping lol.

[p fandango]

Bin it if it's no good mate, that's where it would have gone any way. :)

Liking the black bits (**cough**chav**cough**) disappointed there's no c/f there tho :(

Chap at work has a VXR. I mentioned pinching his injectors but when he started on about how I wasn't gonna have them, I pointed out that his mobile torque-steer machine didn't have enough injectors for it to be worth stripping lol.
i've found a hook in the garage for the edging, who knows when (or what) it'll come in handy for lol

i can see the whole car going matt black tbh, not convinced a complete carbon wrap would be very nice

its still a Vauxhall lol

[p fandango]

had a "tweak" with the rear suspension, & finally got it how i want it

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/152/20052012543.jpg
& thats the side with the least weight on due to the slope

http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/546/20052012544.jpg

http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/8213/20052012540.jpg
still got an inch of suspension travel, think i'll have to cut the bump-stops down

[JT]

i'm sure there is a picture missing from that set???? LMAO

[p fandango]

i'm sure there is a picture missing from that set???? LMAO
if only i could swear, but yes there is lol

[p fandango]

got bored the other day so made a video (sorry i'm in it) showing how quickly all the panels come off. Really does make working on her easy, anything in the way then take it off lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn95p48rKTc

[Dan850r]

Just need some benny hill music in the back ground lol

[T5frankie]

i like how quick that bumper comes off

[p fandango]

i like how quick that bumper comes off
i think thats going to get used the most, don't think it'll get up the drive with it on lol

[JT]

Just need some benny hill music in the back ground lol

and speeding up a bit!! lol

[p fandango]

and speeding up a bit!! lol
it'll have to be sped up, i don't run lol

[daza-b]

i was lmfao when i saw how the doors come off, then another little laugh with your jeremy clarkson style running and deciding where to put your tailgate!! magic!! lol

[p fandango]

i was lmfao when i saw how the doors come off, then another little laugh with your jeremy clarkson style running and deciding where to put your tailgate!! magic!! lol
as you can tell i hadn't planned where everything was going, & only just painted the bootlid so being careful of that lol

[local-looney]

keep goin like that,you'l be able to take the whole car indoors at night...lol

[the young mechanic]

soon you could remove the roof

[p fandango]

soon you could remove the roof
i think the roof counts as structural lol

[M-R-P]

Just wondering...
Why do all those bits need to come off?
Can you just slot Laguna panels on it or something? :D

[LiamT4]

Just wondering...
Why do all those bits need to come off?
Can you just slot Laguna panels on it or something? :D

No need, he has a laguna already. ;)

[p fandango]

Just wondering...
Why do all those bits need to come off?
Can you just slot Laguna panels on it or something? :D
same reason i've done half the stuff on BT, why not lol. Really does make working on her easy. As said i think the bumpers going to need to come off to get her up & down the drive

i'll have to look into fitting the lighter flimsy French **** panels lol

[p fandango]

No need, he has a laguna already. ;)
Oi, its F*rd s*** not French c*** lol

[p fandango]

T-piece done for the hot air induction kit, so i can just remove the bung from the side vent for the straight thru pipe

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/4673/engineqp.jpg

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/1553/16062012613.jpg

[M-R-P]

if you remember to pull the bung out... ; )

looking really tidy there mate.

[p fandango]

if you remember to pull the bung out... ; )
atleast it'll start & run with the bung in now tho lol

[JT]

Start and run????

That's a myth!! Lol

[p fandango]

Start and run????

That's a myth!! Lol
ok, once i put some fuel in lol (& charge the battery)

[T5RPete]

Fantastic video! I'm curious as to how your doors are attched (and far too lazy to try and find it in the 111 pages of this thread)

[p fandango]

Fantastic video! I'm curious as to how your doors are attched (and far too lazy to try and find it in the 111 pages of this thread)
thank you sir, all i've done for the doors is remove the male torq screw in the hinges that locks the door pin in. Obviously on a normal car the door stay & wiring will need to be disconnected as well

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8729/dscf0849f.jpg

[T5RPete]

Very clever indeed!

[p fandango]

Start and run????

That's a myth!! Lol
:P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBqCGNQwhUE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03_Ry1MhdnQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY3TqPzdVws

[M-R-P]

What's gonna happen first then Pedro? My remap or BTs MOT?
Remap has been postponed till november...

[p fandango]

What's gonna happen first then Pedro? My remap or BTs MOT?
Remap has been postponed till november...
she should have had an "attempt" at an MOT by then lol. Main thing now is the expense of getting her transported to the MOT station

jobs left

fill brake fluid
replace rear bumper reinforcement
change window seals
wire speed pulse on apexi
fit idle control valve
program traction control
secure & connect rear brake pipe
sort power steering leak

[M-R-P]

jobs left

fill brake fluid
replace rear bumper reinforcement
change window seals
wire speed pulse on apexi
fit idle control valve
program traction control
secure & connect rear brake pipe
sort power steering leak

Put some petrol in it...

[p fandango]

Put some petrol in it...
i put £7 in yesterday, that should last me a month (sorry thinking about Bonny again lol)

[p fandango]

not really an update, but took her a run to the other end of the drive lol. Brakes need bleeding & mirrors are useless, other than that it was nice to get her moving under her own power :)

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/mine/several/1-7-12/DSCF0902.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/mine/several/1-7-12/DSCF0900.jpg
on equal ground i think she sits quite nicely

also got a 3.8bar fuel pressure regulator, can't remember who told me about it but thank you very much sir. With the ME7 & VXR blues i've got upto 530cc fueliing :)

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/5825/29062012628.jpg
mix & match fuelling components lol

[p fandango]

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4385/07072012644.jpg

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/8025/07072012645.jpg

[M-R-P]

Evening Pedro :D

Nice socket lol.

Attaching bondage gear to the car now then?

[p fandango]

Evening Pedro :D

Nice socket lol.

Attaching bondage gear to the car now then?
how-do mate, i'm fed up of having to take all the boot lid off when the battery's flat lol

[T5RPete]

Very clever!

I'd even go so far as to say inspired!

[p fandango]

rear lowered a bit more, very happy now. Need to get the front arches rolled tho

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/1118/body4t.jpg

[p fandango]

planning on getting the single piece front-end done the weekend, so today in prep it all got took off. Already got the headlights mounted to the wings which i thought was going to harder than it turned out to be

http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/6647/dscf1240e.jpg

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/8982/dscf1241m.jpg

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[JT]

Looking good mate, but seriously............
Get those brakes done and get it moving!!! Lol

[p fandango]

Looking good mate, but seriously............
Get those brakes done and get it moving!!! Lol
don't you mean "get it stopping" lol

[Dangerous Dave]

Looking good there bud, like the single piece front end idea.

[partsforvolvos.com]

looks like the cable tie shop did good business from you !

cant wait to see this single piece front end working. - how heavy will that be as one piece???

[p fandango]

looks like the cable tie shop did good business from you !

cant wait to see this single piece front end working. - how heavy will that be as one piece???
have to keep it all nice & tidy, but yeh i've gone thru plenty of cable ties. I think the front-end's going to be quite heavy, i've got someone who's going to copy then in fibre glass but that won't be for a while (might be a 2 man job till then lol)

[partsforvolvos.com]

what about making the metal version as a flip up front rather than fully lift off , with option of pulling pin out of hinge to lift off whole thing ?

common in motorsport

[Pauld]

looks like there is a shortage of lawnmowers in that part of the world!

[p fandango]

what about making the metal version as a flip up front rather than fully lift off , with option of pulling pin out of hinge to lift off whole thing ?
its an option & seen it done on other cars, but i can't be bothered with the time (& weight) to fit & make the hinging mechanism

thanks for the idea tho

[p fandango]

looks like there is a shortage of lawnmowers in that part of the world!
thats the neighbours garden, we've already paved over ours because we couldn't be bothered to cut it lol

[p fandango]

another mod thats not going to help her get on the road, but was cheap

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[M-R-P]

I hope you have good fillings pmsl

How much weight did that save? probably the best part of a kilo?

[p fandango]

I hope you have good fillings pmsl
i've got aluminium subframe bushes on order as well so might vibrate a bit inside then lol


How much weight did that save? probably the best part of a kilo?
would you believe i didn't weigh them, might do tonight lol. The new one is steel for a bit of strength

[M-R-P]

... The new one is steel for a bit of strength

And this bothers me a little - Fixing machinery for a living, the use of box-section is widely regarded as a strong, light means of support. However if you bolt it to something, through the middle of one of the faces, the face can collapse, especially under intense vibration, and you might find yourself tightening those bolts very regularly.
If you can get a cap welded to the ends, that'll give it a fighting chance ;)

[p fandango]

And this bothers me a little - Fixing machinery for a living, the use of box-section is widely regarded as a strong, light means of support. However if you bolt it to something, through the middle of one of the faces, the face can collapse, especially under intense vibration, and you might find yourself tightening those bolts very regularly.
If you can get a cap welded to the ends, that'll give it a fighting chance ;)
it'll be fine lol

[M-R-P]

:beer:

[partsforvolvos.com]

hmmm.... i am honestly not convinced about that bar replacing the mount, and also i would consider re making it leaving more material at the end after the holes - they are very close to the end and it might crack .
you are definately going to need a cushion when driving it.

[claymore]

And this bothers me a little - Fixing machinery for a living, the use of box-section is widely regarded as a strong, light means of support. However if you bolt it to something, through the middle of one of the faces, the face can collapse, especially under intense vibration, and you might find yourself tightening those bolts very regularly.
If you can get a cap welded to the ends, that'll give it a fighting chance ;)

Better still, put a bit of round tube inside