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Don’t seem to be getting much free time at the moment, which is a bit frustrating, as I have quite a few bits for the car waiting to go on!
Managed to get to the workshop this morning due to the...

A few bits have arrived this week for the car. Just had time to drop my new wheels over to the workshop this morning and snap a few quick pics.
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Its been a while I know, but managed to get down to the workshop on Saturday after I finished work.
Got a few more jobs finished off inside the car:
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Not at the moment. Hope to get it weighed once its up and running again.

Maybe 1150kgs???

I will be there.........not so sure about the car. My friend and co-builder wants the car fully tested before he will let me put the livery on it! Still not sure on the engine spec, not to mention a...

Just checked through my pictures of the 1996 car doesnt have a flocked dash! Thats £75-£100 saved towards my fire extinguisher then!!

Been working away this week and been generally busy with the whole “run up to Christmas” thing, so was very pleasantly surprised when these two pictures dropped into the inbox of my phone.
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The roll cage is now finished!

Next job is to prep the inside for paint. Gun metal grey is the colour Ive chosen. Should be done just before Xmas.

The next job will be to drop the engine and...

Fire extinguisher mounts, doubling as floor strengthening.

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Going to brace the front struts to the bulkhead, purely because if the front takes a big knock and is connected to the cage, it could twist the cage which would involve loads of work to put right on...

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Just received the drawings for the main hoop of the cage. 6 days and counting now!

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Yes, just temporary. Someone one here is looking into a bypass for the immobiliser. Watch this space.

Rickard runs once more.

Re-connected the transponder ring and taped the key to it. Car fired 3rd time of asking on its new starter button!! Woohoo!

The order for the roll cage main hoop and...

Hi there.

As I am now getting to the stage where I am going to need advice and help with all things 854 T5, i thought I would start a thread to chart the progress of what I assure you, will be a...

Ignition barrel has been removed. The plastic ring is still attached to the loom. I have tried twisting the 2 cables together because presumably that is what happens when the key is present?

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854!
The spec will include:
KW Suspension
Uprated brakes (not sure which way to go yet)
TD Pro 1.2 17" with suitable tyres
Gripper diff
Looking for around 270 - 300bhp
Cage, seat etc
Full...