http://www.racingaspirations.com/ Visit Racing Aspirations for the Suspension Geometry calculator, say for the pictures. en-gb Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT Copyright: (C) Racing Aspirations I've fitted some Quaife half shafts as I just couldn't find a straight set of second hand standard items. Expensive but nice! http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=englishaxle Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:05:00 GMT I've added some supports to the out edges of the diffuser. http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=diffuser Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:05:00 GMT The prop shaft has arrived and is a perfect fit. The only mod required was the prop flange was a smaller diameter than the diff flange, so I've had to modify the diff flange. http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=propshaft Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:05:00 GMT I've modified the passenger space ready for the new fuel tank. The fuel pump has been lowered so it is no higher than 75 mm above the lowest floor level. I'll add a cover once the fuel tank is in place. http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=fueltank2 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:05:00 GMT I've added splash panels behind the front wheels. Firstly to protect the engine and secondly to make sure the area behind the radiators remains a low pressure region. http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=cooling Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:14:00 GMT So very close now... The car is looking stunning even if I do say so myself! http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=mockup Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:35:00 GMT I've seperated the high pressure air behind the front wheels and the low pressure region behind the radiators. I've also perforated the sidepods to allow wheel and rad air to escape. http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=cooling Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:50:00 GMT Added a shroud around the tip of the exhaust. http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=exhaust Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:50:00 GMT I've moved the radiators back a little and added the intake shrouds. So the question is... Do I need to bridge the gap between the main intakes and the secondary intakes? You may also notice there is scope to increase the size of one of the radiators... Just in case. http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=cooling Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:10:00 GMT Diffuser is complete and mounted on the car. It's very much a first pass on this car. Going to see how it compares to the last car's diffuser which was far more complex. http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=diffuser Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:10:00 GMT Diffuser mould is underway... http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=diffuser Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:40:00 GMT Rear wing and mounts complete http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=rearwing Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:00:00 GMT Exhaust system http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=exhaust Fri, 08 Mar 2008 21:30:00 GMT Wiring is almost complete. Just the battery / starter connection and a bit a tidying up left http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=wiring Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:45:00 GMT Rear wheel spacers fitted as the rear disc conversion calipers stick out too far! I don't recal being told this when I bought the conversion. Anyway, found some Fiesta 20 mm billet aluminium spacers on ebay. A perfect fit after a few very minor mods. http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=brakes Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:45:00 GMT Centre console switches added, digidash is now powered! http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=cockpit Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:45:00 GMT Wiring and electrics http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=wiring Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:45:00 GMT I've measured the passenger space and published the results here... http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=passengerspace1 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:45:00 GMT When it's the only way my car will be allowed to compete in 2008! I should be coming up with a solution over the weekend. http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=fueltank Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:30:00 GMT Well... Happy days... I've just been told the position of my fuel tank is illegal (in the passenger space) even though I've followed the 2008 regulations. I guess I'm going to have to prove it is legal with photo evidence. Thing is, the regulations will probably be changed next year to make sure my car IS illegal. Greeaaat... Watch this space! http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=fueltank Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:50:00 GMT The braking system is ready to go (or should that be stop) http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=brakes Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:30:00 GMT Seat and harnesses are in place http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=cockpit Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:30:00 GMT The rear axle is finally in place. What should have been an easy job was made more difficult as it turns out the disc conversion requires spacers and the caliper brake line connection is very, very close to the upper radius arm. Ah well, I've tested the the axle in full bump and droop and the brake lines don't foul (just). Have to keep a close eye on this. http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=rearsuspension Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:30:00 GMT I've mounted the fuel tank beneath the passenger seat for weight distribution purposes http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=fueltank Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:00:00 GMT Gearbox is now in place with the HRB fitted and ready to go. Just need a catch tank for the vent http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=engineandgearbox Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:00:00 GMT 95% complete http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=frontsuspension Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:00:00 GMT All done! http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=pedalbox Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:00:00 GMT All done! http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=panelling Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:00:00 GMT Polestar ignition management mounts http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=polestar Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:00:00 GMT Almost finished the panelling http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=panelling Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT The completed chassis. All brackets added and painted ready for panelling. http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=rachassis Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT At last... I've finally got round to writing a calculator for MacPherson suspension http://www.racingaspirations.com/macphersongeometry.php Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:00:00 GMT Made a start on the panelling this week... http://www.racingaspirations.com/gallerydetails.php?g=panelling Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT