scootz
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| posted on 12/2/13 at 03:30 AM |
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Don't think the docs would appreciate that Ivo. I'm nightshift. 
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scootz
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| posted on 12/2/13 at 06:51 AM |
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A Dallara F396...
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snakebelly
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| posted on 12/2/13 at 08:25 PM |
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So what's the price of the formula v tub then £150?
:-)
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scootz
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| posted on 12/2/13 at 08:48 PM |
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£150? Fraid not (but good try  ).
I'd need at least a grand for the tub and nose cone.
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Sam_68
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| posted on 13/2/13 at 01:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
A Dallara F396...
Is that monoshock at the front, Scootz?
You appreciate, I hope, that the very long swing axle lengths that are typical of the double wishbone set-ups on wings-and-slicks single seaters
actually give not dissimilar geometry (ie. near equivalency of camber to roll angle) to the 'antiquated' VW front trailing arm set-up
you've just abandoned?!
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scootz
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| posted on 13/2/13 at 02:24 PM |
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Yup... monoshock, but I have thew scope to change it to twin-shocks if needs must.
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zilspeed
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| posted on 14/2/13 at 05:44 PM |
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You have mail etc, re tub.
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scootz
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| posted on 19/2/13 at 12:19 PM |
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Dallara bits arrived on Sunday. All in pretty good nick, but will still need a little cosmetic TLC.
I'll not get a chance to get going until after I've cleared out th garage properly (and raised some pennies).
On a side note... what a nice bloke Dermot Healy is. I've bought stuff from him in the past, but never met him until Sunday. Very fair, sensible
minded and helpful. Highly recommended! :-)
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scootz
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| posted on 21/2/13 at 08:44 AM |
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Been thinking about the pedal box...
I knew it would be tight, but by god you would need pixie sized feet to be able to use all the pedals cleanly! My size 11's will struggle even
with tight race boots.
So... I'm exporting the possibility of keeping the gas and brake pedals down there only, and going for a hand clutch (converting a bike's
clutch lever / mc assy to become a dash mounted jobbie).
I'll be running a klicktonic style shifter with up / down blipper, so I should (theoretically) only need to use it for starting and stopping.
Anyone converted a bike clutch lever to a paddle???
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ceebmoj
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| posted on 22/3/13 at 08:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
On a side note... what a nice bloke Dermot Healy is. I've bought stuff from him in the past, but never met him until Sunday. Very fair, sensible
minded and helpful. Highly recommended! :-)
He is a top bloke. But don't ever go to his house, or lock up. He has so much cool stuff for sale.
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scootz
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| posted on 22/3/13 at 08:57 PM |
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scootz
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| posted on 4/4/13 at 07:17 PM |
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The Rocket engine turned up the other day. It's a big old lump!
Not weighed it myself yet to see if Triumphs claim of 82kg is right enough, but it certainly did't feel as heavy as it looked when we
lifted it off the couriers van.
It's dry-dumped so no worries about sump-oil splashing around in directions it was never meant to endure
It has a feather-light cable clutch, so the hand-clutch idea is now super-simple(-ish).
It has double-butterfly throttle bodies, so will be junking the lower ones (the top ones have the TPS on them).
Each piston measures 4-inches across (the same size as those found in a Dodge Viper  ).
Apparently (and we'll find out in the fullness of time ), a revised intake, a free-flowing exhaust and a properly set-up aftermarket ECU
should see it reaching 180-190bhp and the 180-90 ft/lbs of torque. Plenty of 'go' for a 300-35kg vehicle!
Re-profiled cams (no one sells an aftermarket set  ), and headwork should see that rise to 210bhp, and adding a set of high-comp pistons sees it
stretch to 240. Maybe something for the future, but no need at this stage!
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scootz
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| posted on 11/4/13 at 08:59 PM |
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Not done much... just removed the secondary butterflies from the TB's and mocked-up the layout.
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ceebmoj
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| posted on 11/4/13 at 09:06 PM |
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Sticking with 3 wheels?
Are you going to get the same guys who made the last engine cradle to do this one it looked relay good.
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scootz
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| posted on 11/4/13 at 09:12 PM |
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Yep... 3 wheels (for no other reason than it's so much easier to MSVA a trike than IVA a car).
I've tried calling Windle, but it's ringing out. I'm also struggling to find them online, so not sure of they are still trading (be
a real shame if not, because they are absolutely top-notch!).
I wonder if Andy B would be interested (when he ever finds a quiet spell!).
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femster87
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| posted on 11/4/13 at 09:25 PM |
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I see you have cleaned up the garage
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scootz
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| posted on 11/4/13 at 09:51 PM |
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I was so embarrassed after you visited Femi that I had a mass tidy!
PS - I have a quote of £110 from Shiply... £55 each???
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femster87
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| posted on 11/4/13 at 10:00 PM |
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very fair price. Just for the tub?
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scootz
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| posted on 11/4/13 at 10:07 PM |
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And the bodywork. I'd be inclined to let the Shiply listing continue for another few days t see if that price comes down.
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femster87
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| posted on 11/4/13 at 10:10 PM |
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Ok just keep me posted. Dallara is looking tidy
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ceebmoj
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| posted on 15/5/13 at 09:22 PM |
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have you seen
kit car/ bike/ hayabusa engine only very low miles | eBay
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Uphill Racer
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| posted on 15/5/13 at 10:29 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
Anyone converted a bike clutch lever to a paddle???
I saw this some years ago and thought it was a nice solution, electricery was used via a paddle operating a potentiometer through a weak spring
mimicking the clutch lever action.
[IMG]http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i187/uphill-racer/DSCF0020A.jpg[/IMG
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[Edited on 15/5/13 by Uphill Racer]
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