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Post by Stephen on Jun 9, 2011 9:05:50 GMT
No it's the smaller 45 litre version, about 9 gallons. The aim being to spread the weight evenly across the rear rather than having a hefty weight in the left rear quarter.
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Post by monkeyjim on Jul 8, 2011 12:21:47 GMT
Gerald must get some prices up .
How much is the tank? and from what I read it requires the battery to be relocated and fits perfectly in standard spare wheel well.
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Post by monkeyjim on Jul 8, 2011 12:30:47 GMT
I have repositioned the wiper switch next to my seat as it was a pain not being able to reach it . Mk1 has original single speed wiper motor that do not have the park switch .
Are you going to reach your switches ?
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Post by Stephen on Jul 8, 2011 19:35:01 GMT
It's a bit form over function on that one- I can't reach them when strapped in. Being toggle switches I can flick them on with my foot though!
Petrol tanks are pricey but top quality. I'm going to write a fitting guide for MiniWorld soon.
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Post by monkeyjim on Jul 10, 2011 6:59:44 GMT
Use the dash switches as dummies. Spur off the wiring connectors that go to them down to a purpose made switch panel.
I have a alloy panel on top of the door pocket but at the moment the switches are located next to seat . I will make a panel up to go there over the winter. It is so much easier to use the switches when strapped in .
Go on, how much is the tank ?
I like the idea you do not need to chop out the boot floor for it.
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Post by AntMan on Jul 10, 2011 8:02:41 GMT
Pretty sure I remember seeing their tanks in August miniworld hardware section, can't remember if they were £250/300! Defiantly worth it though - awesome build quality Ant  |
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Post by Stephen on Jul 20, 2011 16:04:42 GMT
Finally got the doors, bonnet, bootlid and seam strips back from the paintshop so I can get it finished now. Great! So I've gone to fit the front windows to find they don't fit. Hmmmm, a trip to Bristol on Friday to the perspex window supplier to have them trimmed to suit the alloy-skinned doors. Also, had a weigh-in comparison with the old doors out of interest. Old door, completely stripped: 9.8kgs Glass window: 4.3kgs Regulator: 1.7kgs Total: 15.8kgs New door, completely bare: 5.8kgs Perspex window: 1.8kgs Total: 7.6kgs So a total saving of 16.4kgs / 36.2lbs overall. And that's before fitting the carbon door cards and alloy hinges.  |
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Post by Matt~Attude on Jul 20, 2011 19:00:00 GMT
like the idea of alloy doors what gauge of alloy is the skin is it quite thick or really thin would imagine they would be easy to dent? dont suppose you found that key yet for that steering boss nurburg ring day is looming lol
matt
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Post by Stephen on Jul 21, 2011 9:21:34 GMT
It's about the same gauge as a steel skin, may be easier to dent but also easier to fix so time will tell on that. I haven't found the bloody thing yet, will give you the money back if I can't find it soon
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Post by Matt~Attude on Jul 21, 2011 21:44:34 GMT
dont worry bout giving money back lol should be ok without locking it and any way bought new steering wheel for it. let me know when you find it
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Post by Stephen on Jul 24, 2011 19:32:14 GMT
 Good weekend on the car - here's the Odessy battery install. You can mount these tiny race batteries on their side as low as possible in the car. |
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Post by MiniGT5 on Jul 25, 2011 5:25:27 GMT
Looking really clean there Stephen.
N.
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Post by Stephen on Aug 7, 2011 17:55:56 GMT
A whole day spent getting the drivers side door and window right. I'm not quite happy yet but it's close.   |
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Post by MiniGT5 on Aug 8, 2011 4:00:50 GMT
This car will be awsome once it is fully built.
N.
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Post by Stephen on Aug 8, 2011 7:22:04 GMT
It'll be an awesome house deposit
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