My Rally Project

InvaderGIR · 26 Jan 2008 at 17:42

Lopéz said:
They're actually bolted on for a reason - all the fixings were broken and they're a pain in the ass to take on and off, so I thought "sod it, I'll bolt them on instead"

Yeah, the standard way of attaching them is crap, so bolt on is a lot better, function over form, especially on the rally car you are doing.

InvG

helpimcrap · 26 Jan 2008 at 17:44

paradigm said:
What's with the mad face, it was a suggestion, of a possbility.

Black would probably look the best in all honesty, but if you were going for the stealth option you wouldn't have used bolts at all.

humour is difficult to convey when not face to face

i was just thinking that the red would look a bit chavvy hence the mad face.

loltim · 26 Jan 2008 at 17:47

I think the bolts would look better the same colour as the arch, but I know nothing about rallying, or 205's

InvaderGIR · 26 Jan 2008 at 17:53

Tim said:
I think the bolts would look better the same colour as the arch, but I know nothing about rallying, or 205's

They would, but it doesn't really matter, makes it look more scary and rally-like.

Using the bolts is certainly handy, ensure that they don't decide to come off randomly (old clips should be fine, but the car is being thrashed so the stronger the hold the better).

InvG

BigglesPiP · 26 Jan 2008 at 19:27

Black:

I still think they'd look messy, but they're a bit smarter.

Jonny69 · 26 Jan 2008 at 20:25

I don't like the bolts

Any way to bond a boss on the back so you can countersink or counterbore them?

Lopéz · 26 Jan 2008 at 20:28

Don't panic Mr Mainwaring! I still have another set of arches I can fit using the standard clips if I want to at any time

BigglesPiP · 26 Jan 2008 at 20:54

The look I like is screws hidden down long tubes, which aren't hidden.

helpimcrap · 26 Jan 2008 at 22:02

thinking about i agree with the other guys... countersinking the bolts would look better.

Lopéz · 26 Jan 2008 at 22:57

Stop moaning about the bolts

they're staying.

Well, it now holds water. Thank christ for that. Going to swap over the rear wheel cylinder in the morning because the bleed nipple on one of them has rotted away, tried heat, Plusgas, all sorts and it's just falling apart.

Then maybe I'll be able to bleed the brakes. Chance'd be a fine thing.

helpimcrap · 26 Jan 2008 at 23:10

Lopéz said:
Stop moaning about the bolts they're staying.

i'm shocked at your attitude towards this project. this is serious stuff.

MikeHunt79 · 27 Jan 2008 at 14:42

I like the bolts as they are

Function over form everytime for me

Lopéz · 27 Jan 2008 at 18:25

Crap weekend.

Fixed my water leak, bled the brakes and now have a firm pedal - and the hydraulic handbrake works

Drivers seat is in, fuel lines are fixed in place, interior of the car for stage 1 is DONE.

On the downside

The exhaust tube I was sent is too small so I've had to get more

Set fire to the wiring when I criss crossed a relay and lots of wiring went up in smoke! (all sorted now thank god)

One of my new brake lines is weeping (that'll be my crap flares then)

Just won't run right. Starts okay and is sparking on all 4 but won't rev cleanly. Tried ignition amp, coil, airflow meter, throttle body, ECU, distributor, leads, plugs.... nothing. Seriously getting on my **** now!

kaiowas · 27 Jan 2008 at 18:32

You got good earths everywhere?

helpimcrap · 27 Jan 2008 at 18:36

should have used a Ford.

Lopéz · 27 Jan 2008 at 18:44

kaiowas said:
You got good earths everywhere?

Yep earths are all hunky dory. I wouldn't mind trying a different dizzy + cap as mine aren't known good ones, just old spares, and I haven't tried different injectors.

-westy- · 27 Jan 2008 at 18:53

Lopéz said:
Yep earths are all hunky dory. I wouldn't mind trying a different dizzy + cap as mine aren't known good ones, just old spares, and I haven't tried different injectors.

What phase engine have you got? I'm got a spare black dizzy + cap, and some spare injectors

Are you planning on bringing this down to the next RR meet?

James07 · 27 Jan 2008 at 19:42

Ooooh it looks sweet, wouldnt mind doing something similar one day.

Can imagine i will do.

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volospian · 28 Jan 2008 at 08:48

Lopéz said:
Yep earths are all hunky dory. I wouldn't mind trying a different dizzy + cap as mine aren't known good ones, just old spares, and I haven't tried different injectors.

Is it idling OK?

Freefaller · 3 Feb 2008 at 17:39

So did you fit the pads today? I have to say having seen it this weekend it looks fantastic! I should have tried out the seats. I can't wait for it to be sorted - hope your methodical head scratching session resolves the misfiring issue.

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