Why don't you weigh what's left of the engine and put the equivalent weight in the back of the car to set the ride height? On the long block even? Just a thought. It will take the guessing away. Looks FANTASTIC by the way!
"Tell him 'We've already got one'"
Oasis,
That's not a bad idea. I'd have to add the windows, upholstery, battery etc. I might wait till there is more fitted up. Going to take some days off work to get a roll on with it. My weekends seem to be taken up with Surfing and Kids sport.
Brendan
Cool, or if you can't wait to fit them all, just weigh them all one at a time, and put concrete bags or whatever weights you want in the car at around the right spot so you get the right cantilever effect (i.e. if you put the battery weight behind the rear axle it will weigh the car down more than in its usual spot). One weight in the right spot for rear windows, battery, and back seat, probably placed around where the battery would go, and a weight for gen, pulley etc...resting on top of the long block. I know I'd be hanging to see how the car "sat" if it was mine:thumb
[Edited on 13-4-2004 by Oasis]
"Tell him 'We've already got one'"
Oasis,
I just looked at your post time. You gotta get some sleep or at least see your doctor about some sleeping pills!:thumb
Back to the bug. I'm pretty patient. I've been on this project since September 2002 and have missed every deadline I have set myself. (I originally told my wife it would only take 3 - 4 months!)
I've going to install new axle rear seals before installing the rebuilt CVs, so I think I'll do the lot together.
Regards
Brendan
:jesus
Just got up (kidding). :thumb
Cool. What's another week!
"Tell him 'We've already got one'"
I started the engine for the first time on Friday Night. I'm sure the neighbours enjoyed the sucking sound of two Dellortos to the sound of the Olympics.
Besides a minor problem of the rear oil relief valve sticking (which we caught straight away by monitoring the guage) it went very well. Still running rich but starts and idles now. I'll put some axles in it during the wek and may have a drive up and down the street on the weekend. I'll get some pics and post an update.
It's a relief after building the engine last November. You know how it is, you start to second guess yourself after so long. "did I tighten that bolt right, is that bearing in the right way, was that clearance correct...".
Brendan:jesus
Top work - can't wait to see some more pics!
Top job champ, my hat goes off to you.
Mate very nice, shre is a credit to you , what are the wheel/tyre sizes and offsets, any major work to fit them?
I am contemplating 17 " cup wheels or similar in porshe stud pattern.
Mitchell
23 windows ...8 too many!
Mitchell,
The wheels are Lenso Concept 5s. 17"x 7" ET40. The car has 100mm shortened struts with 80mm 150 pound King Springs. There is about 10 - 15mm clearance from the inside of the tyre to the spring. I also had to set the turn to turn steering lock limits.
Brendan
Got it out in the sunshine for the first time yesterday. No bonnet or engine lid but you get the idea.
Here's another one.