CTLeeds
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| posted on 14/2/17 at 03:06 PM |
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Oh yes, nice...
Anything regards getting the engine going?
Cheers
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Nickp
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| posted on 14/2/17 at 03:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by CTLeeds
Oh yes, nice...
Anything regards getting the engine going?
Cheers
Not really, was a doddle tbh.
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CTLeeds
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| posted on 14/2/17 at 03:18 PM |
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Cool. Good luck with the IVA. Where have you applied to get it done?
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Nickp
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| posted on 14/2/17 at 04:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by CTLeeds
Cool. Good luck with the IVA. Where have you applied to get it done?
Notts hopefully 
[Edited on 14/2/17 by Nickp]
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SteveWallace
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| posted on 14/2/17 at 09:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Nickp
quote:
Originally posted by CTLeeds
Cool. Good luck with the IVA. Where have you applied to get it done?
Notts hopefully
[Edited on 14/2/17 by Nickp]
That looks like a really nice build. Can't wait to see it on the track.
I only live a couple of miles from the Nottingham IVA centre, so if you need a hand or just some company on the day, let me know and I'll come
along if I can. I can chuck a few bits and pieces in the back of the car in case any running modifications are needed on the day to get it through.
The Nottingham testers are really helpful though and will do all they can to get if through but without compromising on the test standards.
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Nickp
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| posted on 15/2/17 at 04:55 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by SteveWallace
quote:
Originally posted by Nickp
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Originally posted by CTLeeds
Cool. Good luck with the IVA. Where have you applied to get it done?
Notts hopefully
[Edited on 14/2/17 by Nickp]
That looks like a really nice build. Can't wait to see it on the track.
I only live a couple of miles from the Nottingham IVA centre, so if you need a hand or just some company on the day, let me know and I'll come
along if I can. I can chuck a few bits and pieces in the back of the car in case any running modifications are needed on the day to get it through.
The Nottingham testers are really helpful though and will do all they can to get if through but without compromising on the test standards.
Cheers Steve much appreciated.
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jps
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| posted on 15/2/17 at 03:33 PM |
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Great looking build - i have white Equinox bodywork too - nice to see it's going to look good!!!
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Originally posted by Nickp
I like the way you've kept the maximum of material when cutting out the side panels for the front suspension mounts etc - did you do anything to
brace the GRP - especially the bet between the headlamp mount and the nosecone? I want to do the same but it all seems flimsy now i've cut out
for the shock and the front upper suspension mount.
Also - did you have any trouble getting the side panels on? Mine (also Equinox) are too tight in places so i'm seeing how others have dealt with
any problems.
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Nickp
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| posted on 15/2/17 at 04:00 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jps
Great looking build - i have white Equinox bodywork too - nice to see it's going to look good!!!
quote:
Originally posted by Nickp
I like the way you've kept the maximum of material when cutting out the side panels for the front suspension mounts etc - did you do anything to
brace the GRP - especially the bet between the headlamp mount and the nosecone? I want to do the same but it all seems flimsy now i've cut out
for the shock and the front upper suspension mount.
Also - did you have any trouble getting the side panels on? Mine (also Equinox) are too tight in places so i'm seeing how others have dealt with
any problems.
Thanks yes white is the best colour!! 
I've got 4 rivnuts in the top chassis rails, one just in front and one just behind the headlamp mounts either side. Allen bolts then go through
the nose cone and secure through the side panels making it all nice and secure. There's also 2 more fixings at the bottom of the nose cone back
to the chassis. If you're not sure I'll get some pics for you.
My side panels were very tight too, but don't force them as I ended up with a couple of micro crack's in the gel coat. Just use a flap
wheel in the grinder to take off the fibreglass matting texture top and bottom until it goes on easier.
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jps
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| posted on 15/2/17 at 06:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Nickpdon't force them as I ended up with a couple of micro crack's in the gel coat.
Yep - already did that :-( I was too keen to see it in situ!!!!
Cheers for the other info - I hadn't thought of bolting through the 'cone and side panel in one - makes great sense. I am planning on
using a piece of angle aluminium riveted to the bottom of the front rail to secure the bottom of the nose-cone, sounds like you've done similar
but if you have got a pic it'd be great.
Cheers!
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Nickp
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| posted on 15/2/17 at 06:15 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jps
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Originally posted by Nickpdon't force them as I ended up with a couple of micro crack's in the gel coat.
Yep - already did that :-( I was too keen to see it in situ!!!!
Cheers for the other info - I hadn't thought of bolting through the 'cone and side panel in one - makes great sense. I am planning on
using a piece of angle aluminium riveted to the bottom of the front rail to secure the bottom of the nose-cone, sounds like you've done similar
but if you have got a pic it'd be great.
Cheers!
My bottom nose cone fixings are 2 small 90deg alloy angles. They slot between the bottom rail and the bottom front of the side panel with 2 allen
bolts clamping the lot into rivnuts again, works really well and holds everything together nicely
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Nickp
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| posted on 16/2/17 at 08:16 PM |
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Your application for Individual Vehicle Approval has been accepted for assessment.
Vehicle Identification Number: DVLASWA...................
#thisshitshappening 
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Nickp
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| posted on 18/2/17 at 03:05 PM |
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Just took it up the road to make sure the speedo works and the thing actually stops, all Ok there
Was quite surprised when I changed from first to second and it just smoked the rear tyres!! Oh yes, I reckon it's gonna be a beast
Think I might be needing some stickier rubber sooner rather than later
[Edited on 18/2/17 by Nickp]
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bonzoronnie
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| posted on 18/2/17 at 03:36 PM |
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Guess with that engine you'll be able to light up the rear in most gears.
Great to read that the IVA process is well under way, no doubt you will have a test date in the very near future. 
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Nickp
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| posted on 18/2/17 at 04:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bonzoronnie
Guess with that engine you'll be able to light up the rear in most gears.
Great to read that the IVA process is well under way, no doubt you will have a test date in the very near future.
Yeah it's going to take a steady right foot to start with!!
I'm expecting/hoping the test centre to get in touch this next week. I said the car would be available from the 24th.
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Nickp
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| posted on 19/2/17 at 07:08 AM |
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Leaving the car ticking over on the drive yesterday made me realise how vital some bonnet vents are. With the bonnet off it sat happily at about 80 to
85deg with the fan cutting in and out. When I put the bonnet on it crept up to 95deg and the fan was running permanently. I'm using the bigger
1.6 VW Polo rad but only time will tell if this is going to be up to the job.
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CTLeeds
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| posted on 19/2/17 at 09:43 AM |
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I'd wondered if you were going to cut a hole in the bonnet scoop? The Rush I'm building has this scoop and also has flared wings which
will hopefully get rid of some of the heat when stationary.
Good to hear it's a bit of a handful!
Cheers,
Chris
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Nickp
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| posted on 19/2/17 at 09:57 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by CTLeeds
I'd wondered if you were going to cut a hole in the bonnet scoop? The Rush I'm building has this scoop and also has flared wings which
will hopefully get rid of some of the heat when stationary.
Good to hear it's a bit of a handful!
Cheers,
Chris
I've cut a hole in the front of the scoop now to let air in when moving but it needs some bigger vents to the rear of the bonnet to let the hot
air out.
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PGD
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| posted on 20/2/17 at 04:59 PM |
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Superb build, well done! Would be good to see it sometime, I'm pretty local in Ossett, Wakefield..
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Nickp
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| posted on 20/2/17 at 05:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by PGD
Superb build, well done! Would be good to see it sometime, I'm pretty local in Ossett, Wakefield..
Cheers fella, I'm quite pleased for a first attempt
You're welcome to come take a look or can meet up sometime once I'm roadworthy.
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gary gsx
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| posted on 20/2/17 at 09:51 PM |
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I'll second that that's a superb looking build and I bet it's going to be stupidly quick.
Great stuff
Garf
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dmrider_10
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| posted on 22/2/17 at 12:59 PM |
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Fantastic looking build! Very surprised at the cost being 5k, that actually has me thiinking! Was the chassis bought off here/ebay etc?
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 22/2/17 at 02:12 PM |
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Still struggle to get air into mine !
 
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Nickp
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| posted on 22/2/17 at 07:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by dmrider_10
Fantastic looking build! Very surprised at the cost being 5k, that actually has me thiinking! Was the chassis bought off here/ebay etc?
Off a mate actually who realised he'd never get it done. Came with loadsa good bits too
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Nickp
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| posted on 22/2/17 at 07:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben_Copeland
Still struggle to get air into mine !
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You've got turbo heat though Ben. Hopefully mine won't be so bad, I've got the manifolds wrapped too. Deffo need to get the hot air
out once it's passed the IVA
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 22/2/17 at 07:25 PM |
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Yeah and the turbos soon to double in physical size
Ben
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