Project Jerusalem
#521
Posted 17 November 2012 - 08:35 PM
Also I think (for me) distancing the fuel lines away from the engine will keep the fuel temps down a little. Only really a concern for me as without pulse width modulation on the 044 fuel pump I will be recirculating the fuel quite a bit which will raise the fuel temps.....
Anyway, back to the car.....
With the fuel system back together I finally got the rear clam back on, roll over cover and hardtop, then started the arduous task of re-assembling the spoiler pylons. Found I had movement in one of the pylons once it was fully assembled which was odd as it was rock solid before the strip down. So had to completely strip the whole back end down again, soul destroying basically found that the rivnuts I'd used (M6) were not up to the task. Decided that to avoid the same issues I'd have to nut & bolt it so went up to M8 just to give it a bit more strength. Both sides btw.
Excuse the random looking bolt pattern but there's a fair bit going on underneath the plate. It's absolutly rock solid now, much better this way.
Only problem was getting inside the section of the rear subframe to tension the nuts with the clam and exhaust in place. Took some lateral thinking and acts of contorsionism to get it done and I pray to god I've not got to take the clam back off for a while!!!!
Will bolt it all back up tomorrow hopefully, then she's having a good wash!!
#522
Posted 17 November 2012 - 08:45 PM
#523
Posted 17 November 2012 - 09:26 PM
#524
Posted 17 November 2012 - 09:28 PM
#525
Posted 17 November 2012 - 09:32 PM
Maybe a PM to AtomX, as I seem to remember him tinkering with an updated subframe.
Yep, I think the doc had something in mind.
Also, presumably the v8 vx had a diff sub frame? That Caral thing?
#526
Posted 17 November 2012 - 10:29 PM
#527
Posted 18 November 2012 - 01:31 PM
#528
Posted 18 November 2012 - 06:35 PM
http://www.vx220.org...11-time-attack/
#529
Posted 18 November 2012 - 07:22 PM
There was alot of waiting around for parts too what with sending my Tullet back to be re-packed and all the individual fuel fittings I waited for from the states etc.
A done now though and pretty much ready to arrange a test day somewhere to make sure everything is back to normal.
Car was grubby as you like so I gave her a good scrub today, shampoo, attempted to clay it, EGP, then wax (Dodo Juice Banana Armour, cheers Stu ).
Excuse my crappy phone pics and my messy garage, but you get the idea
And waxed the wheels
#530
Posted 18 November 2012 - 07:37 PM
#531
Posted 18 November 2012 - 07:46 PM
#532
Posted 18 November 2012 - 08:24 PM
Lovely to see this Jimmy and really looking forward to sharing a test day sometime soon. I can feel the M4 a calling.
Would be a good idea for sure! Only £120 for an afternoon session at Pembrey.....
#533
Posted 18 November 2012 - 08:33 PM
How did you get on with the wax. Still got some left?
Pics look great. Cars ready for you to attack the rear end with the new fast back.
Got loads left cheers Stu didn't use much tbh but it's bloody good stuff!!!!
#534
Posted 18 November 2012 - 10:13 PM
#535
Posted 19 November 2012 - 11:30 AM
#536
Posted 19 November 2012 - 12:21 PM
#537
Posted 19 November 2012 - 12:57 PM
#538
Posted 19 November 2012 - 01:00 PM
Lovely to see this Jimmy and really looking forward to sharing a test day sometime soon. I can feel the M4 a calling.
Would be a good idea for sure! Only £120 for an afternoon session at Pembrey.....
It is a date for sure.
#539
Posted 19 November 2012 - 06:23 PM
#540
Posted 19 November 2012 - 07:25 PM
The smell is the best part
My wheel wax is the one when it comes to smell!! Smells stunning!!
Good one Jimmy looks great - Glad to see the OCD is coming back.
Ha ha, it's coming back slowly
Looks very nice
If you need anything to protect your wheels I can highly recommend c5
http://gtechniq.com/...5-wheel-armour/
Not cheap but a little goes a long way
Looks good stuff!!!! Cheers
I know this is a track weapon Jimmy, but it looks fantastic as far as aesthetics go! Not many track weapons manage to look pretty and nail quick lap times lol
Yeah she is kinda pretty for a track slag
Lovely to see this Jimmy and really looking forward to sharing a test day sometime soon. I can feel the M4 a calling.
Would be a good idea for sure! Only £120 for an afternoon session at Pembrey.....
It is a date for sure.
I'll keep you informed about a date Did you get my pm about the brakes..?
Jim test day snet this Sunday ;-)
Snet's a long way to go to test mate. Once the car's shook down and reliable then I'm defo on for some track days but really need to validate it first
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