Really neat build this. I've really enjoyed reading it. Can't wait to see it rolling mate.

 

I'm always on the look out for ideas!
I'm currently stripping mine out and sorting the loom, once that is done i plan to get it caged, hopefully the start of next year, then i can get out on track.

Also what width are your wheels?

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18" x 7.5j i will go wider next year ,what cage are you putting in weld or bolt in ?

if you need any info just let me know mate as ive stripped this one right back but still learning myself as you know.

whats your local track ?

good luck with your project sam

 

Feeling's mutual mate seems ages ago since i heard it run and whats a car that dosnt go ...!

 

That's what i'm running at the moment, i was thinking of going to 8 shortly though, probably Team Dynamic Pro Race 1.2. I would love to get OZ Ultraleggeras like i have now but they are very expensive and i picked mine up second hand for £500, they are 18 X 7.5.

Most likely going to be the Safety Devices 6 point bolt in from Scooby Clinic, i was thinking about a weld in one but i still use mine as a daily and will be removing the bolt in cage when not in use, insurance reasons.

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Awesome Thread! I am about to start a project like this myself and it has been such a useful read..Just out of curiousity if you dont mind me asking, how much do you think you have spent on this project so far?

 

Cheers mate its been a mission but thouroughly enjoyed it most days ...ha ha !
With the original 3k i paid for the car 2 years ago the cage and simtek im nearly at 6.5k just with those not forgetting the turbo,coilovers, brakes, seats bonet,boot spoiler ,whiteline arbs,cdf drop links the list is endless mate .
As a ball park figure im upto 13-14k.

Good luck with your project are you doing a classic and how far are you going with it ?

 

A pic of the rear boot spring sam for you

 

I had a blob eye last year and even though i loved it i ran into endless problems because some ***** had played around with the car which ultimately led to the HG failure amongst other problems!

So my mate and i have decided to buy a classic scooby as a rolling shell minus the engine and gearbox and just build it from that. Because they are lighter and less complex than the blob eyes etc..Probably looking for power in the region of 380-400 (which i think is more than enough for the track).

13-14k! Wow! I was hoping not to spend that much! But like you said its endless what you can do to them...Im sure when writing my thread i will be in same position! (mind u my spend is split 50/50 thankfully)

Keep up the good work though mate! And make sure on your first track day you get lots of videos and pics for all to see!

 

What's to stop the boot rattling? Surely the pins and springs aren't enough to stop this?

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The boot pins are about 13mm and pretty sturdy the springs are also quite solid but if it does rattle about then il fit the same boot pins lower down the boot to hold it in place.
fingers crossed should be fine.

 

Very nice build project. If you're still looking at putting in a roof vent they sell it here

http://www.rallispec.com/prod_aero.htm


cheers.

 

I love seeing builds like this, you've put a lot of effort into this mate so hats off to ya!!! Just makes me wish I'd done more when I did my project!!!

 

Cheers lads enjoyed every bit of it to be honest ! even the testing times .

Fitted the 12v indicator lights for pre ignition and high pressure pump quite easy really just looped the ground wire's and connected to earth and then picked up each switch wire of toggle switch to the othe connection just gives me visual indication everythings ok.

 

as ive finished work early for the festive season i thought id wipe up a few loose ends ,started with wiring the indication lamps on my dash and refitted the dash and steering wheel

 

Finally ready for fitting the drivers seat today and what an awkward job that was!

firstly i lifted the seat into the car to see how the seat rails married up to the holes in the seat pillars that was welded in place by custom cages and low and behold they didnt line up ! not sure if this was the fact that there are so many different variations of seats and side rails ,but anyway i ended up re-drilling atleast 2 more holes to locate the 8mm bolts needed to fasten the seat inplace.

the seat is now in position for me and it feels perfect but we'll see after first testing session if it needs adjusting but think its fine really ,some pics of the seat fitted.

 

Any air flow in to the cabin?

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There will be when i cut my roof flap in Sam !

Also from door window sliders when i purchase from plastic's for performance.

 

on the look out for some accurate guages now, think im going with stack 52mm so my flocked 60mm pod will be sold .

 

Hi mate ill have your pod when your ready just pm me

 

Is the car going to be trailered or road-legal, if it's the latter have you looked at the need for the seat to be adjustable for the MOT?

 

trailored mate full track car ,even bigger plans for next year hope to see 500+ with full sequential box keep watching.

 

That would be awesome Lee. I put up a nice video sometime ago with a nice sequential in action. Will find now

If I didnt have plans outside of cars for next year I would follow your route Keep up the good work pal.

Edit - post 105 https://www.scoobynet.com/678012-sub...lection-4.html

oh and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31ZOD27XDXM

Rob

 

Seen that rob thanks sounds and performs brilliantly just what I'm after lets hope next year brings loads of money and loads of work to pay for it !

 

I would just like to wish all who have followed this thread a Happy Christmas and a prosperous Healthy new year thanks for watching and keep tuneing in .

All the Best Lee

 

Well after sitting around for the last few days stuffing my face full of chocolate and watching crappy films i decided to get off my soon to be fat **** and go do some work on the car.

I started off removing the inlet manifold yet again as i needed to refit the wiring loom under the manifold ,also allows me to refit the injectors on the bench instead of struggling on the car.
Next i had a small peice of real carbon fibre that i wanted to use to install 2 extra guages in so when my 52mm pod arrives i now can have 5 guages keeping eye on things.

 

It is coming together nicely, bet your itching to get out on the track now

I've been lacking that motivation too as the bits pile up in the garage (although I did adjust a slack alternator belt today).

 

I think come next spring jon il be ready still a bit more to do and more money to spend just to get it running right ,clutch is my next purchase coming in at around £650 for a twin plate helix,then exhaust and remap shouldnt be long hope my tax rebae comes soon then itll be out by the end of Jan.... lol

 

Does your button start incorporate the factory immobiliser? Feel free not to answer .

I was considering stripping mine from my car but i hear it's quiet a challenge as it's wired to the ECU.

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The immobiliser is not wired through the ecu and the push button installed is via a relay and works fine ,as the car is not used as a daily driver a soley a track car the ecu is removed when not in use for security.