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cloudy

posted on 22/10/08 at 09:01 PM Reply With Quote
Is there a choice of colours? Or any colour long as it's black?

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nitram38

posted on 23/10/08 at 04:55 AM Reply With Quote
Although it doesn't say so, they do different colours, but not that many!






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cloudy

posted on 26/10/08 at 01:30 PM Reply With Quote
Here's a few pics of the new projector headlights, (available from Russ of furore cars)

Extremely pleased, and have a good UK beam pattern, construction is high quality and solid - much nicer looking than the standard 7 style

I'm not 100% sure about the location of them, I'd prefer them lower - but they are at the minimum height for SVA. Maybe I'll move them further up the body... Comments on the positioning welcome!







[Edited on 26/10/08 by cloudy]

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akumabito

posted on 26/10/08 at 03:48 PM Reply With Quote
Integrate them in the front fenders for swiveling headlights?
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nitram38

posted on 26/10/08 at 07:51 PM Reply With Quote
Cloudy, they look the dogs!

Just remember to check that they are no further than 400mm from the outside of your cycle wings (the widest part of the car).
They look a bit too far inboard but I could be wrong.

[Edited on 26/10/2008 by nitram38]






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cloudy

posted on 26/10/08 at 07:59 PM Reply With Quote
That only applies to the dipped beam I belileve, which is mounted on the outside - within spec... I may be wrong though!


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nitram38

posted on 26/10/08 at 08:38 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by cloudy
That only applies to the dipped beam I belileve, which is mounted on the outside - within spec... I may be wrong though!


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I just checked the sva manual and I can't believe what it says.
Under each heading of distance/height etc for main beam, it says "No requirement"
So judging by that comment they can be anywhere!






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cloudy

posted on 26/10/08 at 10:44 PM Reply With Quote
That's how I read it too...

It's only the dipped that is restricted!





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Delinquent

posted on 27/10/08 at 11:30 AM Reply With Quote
I love the lights, but not sure on the position - looks a little, erm, goofy!

I presumed they would sit further up, bit like this...

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cloudy

posted on 27/10/08 at 12:28 PM Reply With Quote
As you've drawn was the original design, and I agree - I prefer that to the current location

I think I'll move as shown until after SVA at least...

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BenB

posted on 1/11/08 at 01:24 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by cloudy
I've been involved with Scrapheap series 11 for a month - so I've not even touched the car! Will get back to installing the harness' next week

James


I thought scrapheap series 10 was the last one?? Was that just a vicious rumour spread by Bob?

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cloudy

posted on 1/11/08 at 02:30 PM Reply With Quote
There certainly is another series





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cloudy

posted on 9/11/08 at 09:52 PM Reply With Quote
Slowly progressing with the cooling system...

Dyna 2000 ignition, coils and leads fitted, and another set of carbs as the others were playing up

You can see the two oil coolers, the 34 row one is being used as the water radiator - we'll see how that goes , rather experimental...




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designer

posted on 9/11/08 at 11:32 PM Reply With Quote
Are the radiators too near the exhausts?
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cloudy

posted on 10/11/08 at 12:05 AM Reply With Quote
No - or I wouldn't have put them there

In all seriousness, yes - but the exhausts will be either wrapped, or a heatshield will be made to protect the rad

The pictures are deceptive there's a good 4-5inch gap between the two, and most of the heat is convected upwards

James

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geoffreyh

posted on 10/11/08 at 10:30 AM Reply With Quote
Wouldn't you get better air-flow if you turn them 90°?

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cloudy

posted on 10/11/08 at 11:58 AM Reply With Quote
Yes, but it looks rubbish - There will be ducting to pull air in and force it through

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cloudy

posted on 14/11/08 at 08:24 PM Reply With Quote
I've moved the lights further up

Have also fitted wing mirrors, and front indicators...

Will get some pictures on the ground again in the light over the weekend along with a full review of the furore lights



James

[Edited on 14/11/08 by cloudy]





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cloudy

posted on 15/11/08 at 01:37 PM Reply With Quote
I've put the fuel tank behind the seats, but I've got two problems -

a) the proximity to the exhausts - is this something to be concerned about?
b) The seat belt lower mounts are directly under the engine raising up slightly, so the tank would have to move up about 2 inches from this position (It can't - would have to have a tank made)

So my questions are, do I have a tank made to fit here, or make a bar to keep the belt mount down (I can't move mounts forward as there is no strong structure) or do I move the tank into the space above the diff. The last options sounds easy - but will raise the CofG and move more weight over the rear axle...











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stevebubs

posted on 15/11/08 at 02:25 PM Reply With Quote
Personally I don't like the tank in it's current location....

If you had a bit more room, I'd suggest perhaps looking at an MGF tank but as it stands, I think above the diff is the best option...

*but* if you *do* want to keep it in that location, I'd have a talk to Bryn@alifabs about a custom tank ... I was pleasantly surprised at the cost of mine...

I'd also think about some sort of heat shroud to go between the exhaust / engine and tank...

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cloudy

posted on 15/11/08 at 02:32 PM Reply With Quote
Another idea is to have two tanks, shaped to fill each side,with a 45 degree end to match the chassis, meaning it clears the exhausts better, and doesn't interfere with the belts...

Steve, any contact details for alifab?

James

[Edited on 15/11/08 by cloudy]





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nitram38

posted on 15/11/08 at 02:46 PM Reply With Quote
It's a pity you are not near me, I got a mate to make mine from a pattern that I made in cardboard.
I also agree about some protection. Even if you get warm fuel it will affect your performance.
I have fitted a Aluminium plate with some of that heat blanket (not cheap).

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You can see the tank in front of the engine, and I have an aluminium firewall between the tank and my seats. I also have a plumbed extinguisher. I have seen and met a few motor racing burns victims, so I take no chances!

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cloudy

posted on 15/11/08 at 03:15 PM Reply With Quote
Nitram- looks like a good solution - to what is basically the same problem,

here's what the 3D model says how tanks should be shaped, looks like a good capacity too..



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stevebubs

posted on 15/11/08 at 04:56 PM Reply With Quote
http://www.allyfab.co.uk/

Made me a near - mm perfect tank for my Fury based on a set of diagrams for less than a smaller standard tank from the manufacturer...

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stevebubs

posted on 15/11/08 at 04:59 PM Reply With Quote
Just one other thing to consider - Nitram's tank is outlined by a kind of cradle which (I should imagine) gives the tank some protection from the engine in a rear-end impact
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