Lime zest
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 posted on 14/6/10 at 08:13 PM |
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Avon nearly there!!
Hi guys, many months since my last post. My Avon is nearing its completion..only a few things to sort.
I have fitted a polo rad, new black top zetec with tb's and new shortened sump...Tiger have supplied all the parts so far and all i looking
well..Although i do need some help when it comes to fuel and cooling???
Does anyone here know how to pipe the cooling system? Standard 2.0l engine thermostat housing, no heater as opting for no windscreen....Also with
regards to the fuel, do i fit the pump before the filter or visa versa? Any help would be great.
Thanks
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Lime zest
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| posted on 14/6/10 at 08:24 PM |
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Avon
By the way, how do i attach photos?
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 14/6/10 at 08:30 PM |
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link for posting pics
as for the rest. Not sure on the Zetec blacktop so will leave that to someone who has one.
For the pump - protect it with a fairly cheap filter that you dont hind throwing away or cleaning out due to all the crud that Tiger supply as
standard with their tanks. You can then fit a 2nd if you wish in the engine bay as a final filtration - maybe combined with a fuel pressure regulator
unless you're running bike carbs??
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Lime zest
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| posted on 14/6/10 at 08:32 PM |
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Avon
Ta, thanks for that, will do.
Added some pics on the photo archive, under lime zest
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jonrotheray
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| posted on 14/6/10 at 08:36 PM |
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You need to put (img) but in square brackets, then your picture address, (/img) afterwards, again using square brackets instead of round ones. If
its in the archive you can cut and paste the code for this - its just under your picture - it says forum code..
 
car nearing completion
As yours is so big, you might want to add a size, by typing =500x400 after the first img.
Like so...
[img=500x400]http://locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/DSC00814.JPG[/img]
[Edited on 14/6/10 by jonrotheray]
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 14/6/10 at 08:38 PM |
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Looking good there. Just need to read the section on resizing them before popping them into your photo archive!! 
I use Pixresizer myself - saves space on my laptop as well as the server at LocostBuilders Towers.
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Lime zest
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| posted on 14/6/10 at 08:42 PM |
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Avon
Got ya, cheers for that.
I will try and add some more pics latter on. Brilliant!!
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Lime zest
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| posted on 14/6/10 at 08:47 PM |
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Got the nack now.....
 
seat runners, custom made by m
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Lime zest
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| posted on 14/6/10 at 08:52 PM |
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rad fitted
 
Rad fitted
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RichardK
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| posted on 14/6/10 at 08:56 PM |
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That left hand side repeater on the first picture will never get through IVA
Nice build apart from that
Take care
Rich
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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nick205
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| posted on 14/6/10 at 09:03 PM |
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Very nice looking build 
Excellent choice of seat as well.
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eddie99
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| posted on 14/6/10 at 09:04 PM |
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Looking real nice. Keep it going!
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keith777
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| posted on 14/6/10 at 09:29 PM |
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just out of interest what tyres do you have on your car ?
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RichardK
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| posted on 14/6/10 at 10:25 PM |
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On the big picture they have R888 on the side
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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keith777
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| posted on 14/6/10 at 10:48 PM |
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Thanks might get meself some of them!
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 15/6/10 at 07:05 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RichardK
That left hand side repeater on the first picture will never get through IVA
Nice build apart from that
Take care
Rich
It's fairly early but that took me about 5 mins to catch on!!
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Lime zest
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| posted on 15/6/10 at 11:32 AM |
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Avon
Yes, the tyres are TOYO R888's, very soft and sticky...Road legal i think?????
Do i need to conect all therm housing connections for the cooling system>? or can i blank off the two small ports??
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DJT
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| posted on 15/6/10 at 09:48 PM |
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Hello,
I am due to start my Avon chassis build early July. Your build looks very good and something for me to aspire to.
Just interested to know which pedal set did you install?
(I'm sure some wag will say: throttle/brake/clutch).
Cheers,
David.
[Edited on 15-6-2010 by DJT]
[Edited on 16-6-2010 by DJT]
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Lime zest
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| posted on 16/6/10 at 10:50 AM |
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Pedal box
Went for this, not cheep but really good:-
http://www2.obp.uk.net/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=32_52_91_102_104&products_id=271&osCsid=4a6e8df523ae393146457adcd4068647
OBP super lightweight floor mount box.
Cable clutch for the type 9 gearbox.
If it helps anyone, Quinton Hazel do have CCT303 clutch release bearings in stock, you can buy from them direct. Correct length to fit new 2.0l zetec
black top to type 9.
[Edited on 16/6/10 by Lime zest]
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hrc450HRC450
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| posted on 11/8/10 at 01:25 PM |
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nice looking rims you have.
whate make/model are they?
cheers
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laptoprob
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 posted on 3/11/10 at 01:11 PM |
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Looking good so far mate, all looking neat and tidy.....
Wait till you get to put the body/bonnet on, they are a nightmare!!
Nothing lines up well and the bonnet has to be cut down as they come too long as std!!
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Lime zest
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| posted on 5/11/10 at 08:07 AM |
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Yeh, have heard that before. Any tips on how to get the bonnet, body and nose cone lined up????
Just another thought, the body has been hanging from my garage roof for the past 18months, will it have flexed/warped in that time??
The pessimistic approach is always the most positive...You are never disappointed!!!!
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laptoprob
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 posted on 6/11/10 at 12:53 PM |
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Body should be fine mate, mine was stuck up on some racking for a year and didnt lose its shape.
The key is to take your time when fitting it and have a spare pair of hands and eyes to make sure all the gaps are good round the rear wheels. The
part that goes over the frame where you step in and out is upto you really. It cut mine so it sat on top then used rivits to secure but my friend left
plenty on and allowed it to come over the top(both look ok).
Th main bugbear on the whole grp system is the bonnet. It comes with a rather large overlap that has to be trimmed at the bulkhead end. Thats because
the original grp casts were purchased like this from the previous owners of the Avon chassis builders(Pheonix i think?) and have never been changed.
Best thing is to mount the nosecone(loosely) have a mark up and cut.
If you balls up then you can push the nose cone further back and have another go
You will never get the bonnet to sit properly on the frame where the catches meet up(u need 4 of these by the way). They are all like this if you have
a look at others. I put some thick black foam strip under it to conceal it.
If you need pics or anymore info then give me a nudge.
(laptoprob@hotmail.co.uk)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajlF4nWJtGA
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laptoprob
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| posted on 6/11/10 at 12:57 PM |
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Photos
Have a look at the photos of my car on the thread which is 2 below this one. You`ll see the foam strip and bonnet gaps a little better on there.
Rob.
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melly-g
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| posted on 8/11/10 at 10:40 AM |
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My bonnet didn't need cutting down and there is no gap at the sides?
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