hairnet Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 fanny for president Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 the centre tunnel was a piggy to fit, lots of chopping and bending required but it eventually was almost in the right place shame about these little gaps I made up a patch of that corner then got busy with the rattle cans plain paint will never do for the centre tunnel, I opted for a sheet of neoprene rubber off that ebay the kitchen is perhaps not the best place to be using spray on contact adhesive but it was too windy outside and the garage is a mess turned out pretty smart though everything fitted back in place wait a minute, how did that gap get there ? looks like some fanny trimmed the wrong edge time for another patch panel but overall, I'm pleased with how that turned out I'm in two minds about doing the floor with textured rubber mat, might be too dark ? need some sort of gear shift gaiter too, the original one is too short as the stick sticks up higher than in the mx5 centre tunnel scdan4, Shirley Knott, mercedade and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Fanny still for president Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 that plain jane wiring tray needed a bit of a make over too "this is glue, strong stuff" I made an absolute balls of my first attempt - put a big crease right along the middle of the facia - so tried to gently peel the foam off this did not go well. tempers were lost. much swearing was involved. the rubber tore in shreds, using a sharp scraper and copious amounts of pain thinners I eventually got it all off - but with all the glue and thinners, I was high as a kite a very careful second attempt was made got me usb's fitted and trimmed the edges to keep mr iva happy looks pretty smart The Moog, Fabergé Greggs, Jenson Velcro and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 but an empty wiring tray is no good to anyone way back in November, there was this nightmare of a mess by December things had 'improved' but it was finally time to get the loom tape out and finish this not the neatest but (and this is a very big butt) everything still works bung the lid on and call it job done ! getting closer (do please ignore the steering column being held up by a bungee job for tomorrow) LightBulbFun, Shirley Knott, The Moog and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 reet canny wheel looks very mercedes in that pic gm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig the Princess Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Always a treat to see this updated 👍 gm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 it's time to start thinking about exhaust options the official Exocet (iva compliant) one looks like this... i.e.. a bit shit my current set up looks like this... a bit mental but not a chance of an iva . shame, it sounds great the official exhaust isn't cheap at £250 - I do not want to spend £££ on something I don't like - I'm hoping someone on the owners forum might have one on a shelf in a shed somewhere I can buy cheap or borrow for a few weeks. Craig the Princess, DVee8 and Jim Bell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, hairnet said: reet canny wheel looks very mercedes in that pic standard momo as fitted to most mk1s, I'll stick the little 330mm one off the mx5 on when it's finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, Craig the Princess said: Always a treat to see this updated 👍 cheers, the 'to do' list is getting shorter every time should really see about booking the test soon, there's likely a bit of a waiting list Craig the Princess, Jim Bell and Tickman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 minute ago, gm said: or borrow for a few weeks. this - or find a second hand something that fits in the space and mounts easy sos you can take it off then put the mahoosive fart cannon on it :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, gm said: standard momo as fitted to most mk1s, I'll stick the little 330mm one off the mx5 on when it's finished mercedes - ie the size of a coffee table........ :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 you could borrow that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 would it fit ? presumably off some sort of fancy bike - needs to be under the noise limit for iva too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 fancy bike - lmfaooooooo it has a baffle in it (not took it out not fitted it yet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shandylegs Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 On 22/01/2021 at 13:12, gm said: the centre tunnel was a piggy to fit, lots of chopping and bending required but it eventually was almost in the right place shame about these little gaps I made up a patch of that corner then got busy with the rattle cans plain paint will never do for the centre tunnel, I opted for a sheet of neoprene rubber off that ebay the kitchen is perhaps not the best place to be using spray on contact adhesive but it was too windy outside and the garage is a mess turned out pretty smart though everything fitted back in place wait a minute, how did that gap get there ? looks like some fanny trimmed the wrong edge time for another patch panel but overall, I'm pleased with how that turned out I'm in two minds about doing the floor with textured rubber mat, might be too dark ? need some sort of gear shift gaiter too, the original one is too short as the stick sticks up higher than in the mx5 centre tunnel Probably a bit late but what about painting with Raptor, should give a durable finish. gm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders59 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 I am in awe of this. Makes fantastic reading / viewing. I would love to have an attempt at something similar but dont have the facilities and probably never will have unfortunately. Next best thing is to see someone else do it, so thanks. gm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 52 minutes ago, Bradders59 said: dont have the facilities I read yesterday about some crazy guy who doesn't have a garage and is building his outside posted a pic of nuts and bolts frozen to the floorpan - nutter ! loserone, DVee8 and Jim Bell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Shandylegs said: painting with Raptor, should give a durable finish certainly worth looking at - it would take no time to whip the seats out and give it a few coats on the flooring. I'll keep it in mind, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders59 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 I may well have had a go at doing it outside 20 or so years ago, but Im in my 60,s now ands know my limitations a bit better. Gung ho has gone away. 😂 gm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 Handbrake re-fitted and adjusted not the easiest to tighten the nuts under the centre tunnel but got there in the end. DVee8 and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 Rear panel next - this is the "template" provided with the kit, I might just check those measurements before cutting needs cut to fit round the centre tunnel, cut outs for battery cables and handbrake required not too bad, but those handbrake cables are looking very exposed there LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 The kit doesn't include a handbrake cover so it's time to get creative broom handle employed to get a nice smooth bend quick test fit quite happy with that, even remembered to make wee hole for the seatbelt mount with a bit of luck, I might just have an off cut of that neoprene sheet left hmm, two small bits or wait another week and order a new sheet ? Wait a week ? I don't think so battery cables shortened, battery reinstalled rear panel screwed in place, things are really coming together now Jim Bell, The Moog, DVee8 and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Storming along with the difficult finishing touches GMcD, gm and LightBulbFun 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 Meanwhile, over in Canada... Jenson Velcro, Jim Bell and DVee8 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 time to get those mudguards fitted the regs are quite specific : how in spuds name am I supposed to measure those angles ? I haven't used a protractor since I left school once again, time to get creative which led to 100% compliance assured loserone, Jim Bell, The Moog and 4 others 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 holes were drilled but that wheel is horribly off centre tickled with the jigsaw and a couple of drops of clag that'll do LightBulbFun, DVee8 and Rusty_Rocket 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 four corners all done and an up to date plan view I really should sort out that steering column bracket soon mercedade, Craig the Princess, The Moog and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimH Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 On 1/16/2021 at 10:49 AM, gm said: I can't imagine so - I had the opportunity to buy one ready built for less than this has cost me (although I haven't added up the pile of receipts yet, I'm saving that treat* until i'm finished) Never, ever do that. Throw them all away and don’t think about it. It makes no odds because the money is already spent so knowing the truth in L, S and D changes nowt. mat_the_cat, The Moog, Low Horatio gearbox and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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