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[Aerodynamic]

No the English havent set me up but my computer with the crappy windows 8.1 has

since I am no longer able to past with my computer into this forum, but was able to with my phone.

 

So, last time I have tried to work on with my car, it´s tuff when you have a 3 year old son and we have been very busy at work lately

but If I haven´t spend time in the garage I have tried to do some research specially about the cooling system. I´m no expert in cooling systems

so I jst tried to copy the Honda std system and when I found this coolant cap neck from a Late model Honda Civic it became so much easier.

 

Atleast it feels like it solved. I will connect this coolant neck with a T-hoose. and the pipie from this in a overfilling expansion coolant tank, then

it will be more or less like a Honda OEM system.

 

And the Engine, as you see it´s in. When I first put the Engine in it didn´t fit so I became a Little nervous, but this was because the Honda Engine is tilted

backward. And it´s not balanced as it problably is in a Honda. So when I tilted it as it should then the mounts came to the right Place and my intake manifold

that I though should be very Close to the fire wall since I have bought a new manifold compared to the one I had when I used my Engine as a dummy actually had a more space then expected. My generator tho was closer to the fire wall then expected, this is due to 15-25mm long spacers I have because I couldn´t find the right belt and didn´t thought this would be a problem. Now when it´s a bit closer the expected I think I need to investigate this a bit futher and maybe buy some new parts.

 

I made sure to put it in because it´s keep the motivation up.

 

And it´s a mile stone.

 

Thank you.

BR, Per

[vocky]

I hope it performs as good as it looks, because it does look good in there 

[Aerodynamic]

I hope it performs as good as it looks, because it does look good in there 

 

Thank you Vocky. Well I´m not sure I have built the Engine in the right way (speaking performance wise)

but I haven´t decided what I want really either. Anyway this Engine have massive potential.

I´ve even seen ppl change there 3 liter NSX Engine to a smaller K24. Lighter Engine with same performance possibilities.

 

Does anyone know what thread (male) it is on the brake(gearbox) fluid pipe to the gearbox?

 

BR, Per

[vocky]

upper clutch fitting where it joins the alloy block is M10 x 1 

 

The lower one where the hose joins the metal pipe is M14 x 1 ...... probably   

[Aerodynamic]

I don´t know Vocky if I should say thank you after each and everytime you help me of if I

should send you a cake and say thank you when Everything is up and running. 

 

Both Speedster clutch line and Honda slave clutch cylinder was M10*1.

 

My right Engine mount (std rubber mount) is collapsing. I have 3 mounts on the left side and 1 on the right side.

Would a new OEM mount help me or is there any stronger aftermarket variants?

 

BR, Per

[fezzasus]

Stronger version: http://www.vibra-tec...vx220_speedster

 

[Aerodynamic]

The coolant hoose on the right side is connected to the pipe inside of the alu frame. Im possible to change?

[Exmantaa]

You need to remove the tank panel to access those hose connections.

[Duncan VXR]

Looking good! I used the vibra road spec on the vag conversion 2 tops and just a single one on the box rear mount. Nice and still with a lot less vibration than I thought and more than enough for even the road. Suspect competition would give a fair bit of vibration but very very little movement Engine moves under load a lot less than the let / leh with or without inserts If it was an outright track / race car I would go comp spec box mount only DG

[Aerodynamic]

 

Do I need everthing in the pictue above for the fittings for my hartop or is it anything I can leave out that I might have o my softop already or just can live without. These fitting suff is hell expensive.

 

BR, Per

[Aerodynamic]

So I got this home today. I thought it was a good price so I couldn´t resist it.

Anyone know if this is a OEM or from Lotus hardtops?

 

Sadly I realized after I bought it that I need some kind offittings for it.

Anyone having an idea where to get this?

 

This will be painted black and next Winter I will try to design my own designed coupe back.

 

BR, Per

 

And this is how it looks like?

Is it only me who have problem with copy paste on this forum together with Windows 8.1?

 

Br, Per
 

[Aerodynamic]

For example, number 9 in the sketch above, is this just for cosmetic or is it a part to keep the hardtop in Place?

 

`What about 1+, 23 and 11, are those parts needed?

[Crabash]

I have an early LHT version with the 1st version of brackets, I think they have been changed now, not really sure what it is you have and if Jon can help you out. I can tell you you need the seals and brackets from somewhere but the interior cover pannels (9, 10 and 11) are not needed on the LHT version but can be added to tidy it up.

 

I'm sure he will be along to shed some light when he spots this.

 

Don't forget you are looking at an Elise diagram there so I believe part 23 is not on the vx?

Edited by Crabash, 11 December 2013 - 09:50 PM.

[Crabash]

Does this help?

 

Edited by Crabash, 11 December 2013 - 10:01 PM.

[Aerodynamic]

I bought a VX OEM hardtop without anything included a mistake. The VX should use the same fiitings as Elise S2 if Im not mistaken.

[fezzasus]

It is an OEM hardtop, and yes the OEM hardtop seals and fixings are the same as the later Lotus hardtops.

[OneYet]

For example, number 9 in the sketch above, is this just for cosmetic or is it a part to keep the hardtop in Place?

 

`What about 1+, 23 and 11, are those parts needed?

 

9, 23, 11 are all just cosmetic.

Nr 1 I think is rather cruscial though.

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Hi does anyone knoww what thread it is out from the OEM fuel filter?

I´m thinking of buy a new OEM filter and also fitt some AN fittings.

 

Whats BB code?

 

Br, Per

Edited by Aerodynamic, 14 December 2013 - 09:46 AM.

[vocky]

[Aerodynamic]

You need to remove the tank panel to access those hose connections.

 

Which tank panel? Charocole tank panel?

 

Br, Per