RichieC
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| posted on 26/2/06 at 04:09 PM |
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Out for the first time
Just a couple of pics to help keep the faith 
I started the build 11th Feb and have totalled 8 days on the car since then. I think being realistic, if you had a week off work and put in full
days, you could get to this stage within the week; hold ups waiting for bits asside.
Still to do:
Engine/Electrics
Connect electrics
Fit rad and pipes
Tunnel/Boot cover
Lighting/Dash
Wings
Seats/Belts
Then odds and sods for SVA
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RichieC
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| posted on 26/2/06 at 04:11 PM |
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trikerneil
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| posted on 26/2/06 at 04:31 PM |
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Looking good!!
The Yamaha logo wheel centres are cool 
ACE Cafe - Just say No.
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donut
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| posted on 26/2/06 at 05:03 PM |
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Blimey you don't hang arround do you 
Looks great in black!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Triton
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| posted on 26/2/06 at 05:13 PM |
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I thought the Yamaha wheel centres were a neat trick too.
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
www.tritonraceseats.com
www.hairyhedgehog.com
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Winston Todge
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| posted on 26/2/06 at 05:23 PM |
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Looks fantastic Richie! Again, Where did you get the wheel centres from?
Also there seems to be a lot of water in the bottom of the car! You leave it in the rain?
Are you going to drill any drain holes for very wet weather?
Chris.
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G.Man
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| posted on 26/2/06 at 05:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RichieC
Just a couple of pics to help keep the faith
I started the build 11th Feb and have totalled 8 days on the car since then. I think being realistic, if you had a week off work and put in full
days, you could get to this stage within the week; hold ups waiting for bits asside.
Nice Job Richie
Mine was finished and sva'd in 13 working days from me with some help from the MNR guys, + 1-2 days from Marc, and that includes fitting the
floorpan and post SVA setup, ready to get it to me...
BUT
I had a lot of parts on hand and some extra tools which helps..
Yours is an astounding job really given your situation, so you are to be congratulated...
I had a lot of time wasted with the dry sump system, and all the headaches that added...
Not gonna be too long before you are ready for SVA
Opinions are like backsides..
Everyone has one, nobody wants to hear it and only other peoples stink!
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Peteff
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| posted on 26/2/06 at 05:54 PM |
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Also there seems to be a lot of water in the bottom of the car!
That's sweat, he's been working really hard on it .
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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olv
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| posted on 26/2/06 at 06:02 PM |
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Looking really good.
i'm really enjoying your build log on your website.
very encouraging for prospective builders 
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RichieC
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| posted on 26/2/06 at 06:10 PM |
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Thanks for all the comments guys.
Yam wheel centres: Actually just the domed rubbery type decals fitted to my TSW centres. Theyre availble from
this guy on
eBay in either gold or silver and in 35 and 58mm. The 58mm ones were exactly the right size for the centres.
The water was just from a quick wash down, now dried out. I wasnt going to let you see it all dusty now was I
I wouldnt drill any holes in the pan unless you have a grommet which blanks it off when not needed. Road spray will get in just as easily as water
gets out.
Thanks again guys, I hope its encouraging to see what can be achieved with some fore thought. Like GMan, I had just about everything I needed ready
in boxes, all donor parts reconditioned and waiting.
Marc was kind enough to fit the 2 inner tunnel panels and most of the suspension was supplied ready assembled (rose joints on, balljoints fitted)
which was a pleasant suprise and saved some more time.
Ive had a few headscratchers with suspension and stuff but Ive not lost too many days.
I best get some updates on the build website from todays tinkerings.
Rgds
Richie
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RichieC
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| posted on 26/2/06 at 06:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by G.Man
Not gonna be too long before you are ready for SVA
Unfortunately, work dictates Im out of the country from Friday until the first week in May so it will all come to a grinding halt.
With luck, Ill have an engine waiting for me when I get back so it should be all go from then
Richie
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amalyos
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| posted on 26/2/06 at 07:38 PM |
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Wow, you don't hang around do you .
Looks good so far.
Steve.
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mnr laptop
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| posted on 26/2/06 at 10:17 PM |
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good work mate, when your finished i have this years racecar to build to keep you occupied
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clutch_kick
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| posted on 27/2/06 at 12:11 AM |
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ahemm!! ... erm .... i wouldn't mind buiilding it for you ... so long as i get to do a couple of hillclimbs 
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Agriv8
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| posted on 27/2/06 at 07:58 AM |
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Richie,
Job well done, I like black. .
At leaset havig a few weeks off will allow the Cuts and nicks you pick up on your hands to heal before round 2.
Agriv8
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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OX
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| posted on 27/2/06 at 12:41 PM |
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bloody hell 8 days did you get any sleep or did you just lock the garage and power nap inbetween jobs
looks great nice one
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RichieC
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| posted on 27/2/06 at 01:06 PM |
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The 8 days was a guess really. I worked half days here and there which would come to about 8 days in total. The full days I did get on the car were
no longer than about 11 am - 6pm with frequent brews and sarnies
Rich
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zxrlocost
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| posted on 27/2/06 at 01:14 PM |
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nice one mate and that body certainly seems a good fit
take care leaning over the car all the time with the black bodywork
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