will the fibreglass seats as sold by triton be ok in it or should i go for something stronger
advice and opinions welcome
[Edited on 30/9/09 by eccsmk]
here it is part way through its build
will the fibreglass seats as sold by triton be ok in it or should i go for something stronger
advice and opinions welcome
[Edited on 30/9/09 by eccsmk]
what you going to do with the doors? they must be very flimsy now, what if someone crashes into the side of you?
^^ roll cage i'd think
hmmm, fibreglass seats. personally i wouldn't. they seem flimsy if not supported at the back (or have something to lean against) but i've
never had fibreglass seats, so i don't know about them, and some FIA spec ones are kevlar...
personally, i'd be looking at steel tube framed ones
the doors are about as thick as my pug's doors now
is a vts? or whatever the sporty version was? Whats the engine?
You have not left alot in in there Martin
,as for seats,I dont think the fibreglass ones would be suitable.If your on a buget I would look on ebay,I
managed to pick up 2 cobeau composite race seats,only 6 months old still in FIA date until 2012,£800 worth of seats for £130 for the pair,there are
bargains out there,but even these would be ok as a buget trackday seats.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-PAIR-WRC-BUCKET-SPORTS-SEATS-in-BLACK-S-ALCANTARA_W0QQitemZ200384650185QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?ha
sh=item2ea7db1bc9&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
i cant see the pictures at work as blocked, but think use of fibreglass seats limited by locations of seat belt/harness anchor points, in that may be
ok with rear harness anchor point high up on a roll cage mid rail directly behind seat harness holes but not if anchored down to the floor as the
loads in a accident would impose compressive load down through the back to the seat and if not reinforced enough collapse
[Edited on 30/9/09 by will121]
cheers folks
the doors will be ok as the cage will have x type door bars added to it
the engine is 2 litre 16valve bolted to a 6 speed box rumour has it that these engines are 167 bhp but we shall see,
thank you for the link paul i'll keep my eye on ebay
also i ned to remove as much weight as poss to keep up with a certain silver clio
bits also lightened are
the bumpers (al the reinforcement is out)
all spare/unused brackets are out
the rear quaters look like swiss cheese
about70% of the loom has gone
all sound deadening is out
the heater is out (replaced with a little electric one from CBS
all plastic trim, clips, brackets from the engine bay have gone
i just need some way of strapping it down on windy days
the gti-6 engine with the matching box?
best pug engine available imho I want one!
it must weigh as much as a skateboard with all that lightening too.. itll be brill!
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Originally posted by cd.thomson
the gti-6 engine with the matching box?
best pug engine available imho
it must weigh as much as a skateboard with all that lightening too.. itll be brill!
Proper little racer!
What size wheels does it use? I notice there are some more of Pete's 888 cast offs in the garage.
Ohh I like the gti-6, I did an omex and jenvey install for a guy last week and he is hoping for 190 bhp 
[Edited on 30/9/09 by big_wasa]
He won't go far without a radiator
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Originally posted by Andy D
Proper little racer!
What size wheels does it use? I notice there are some more of Pete's 888 cast offs in the garage.
In the process of putting a GTI6 Engine in an '89 205 GTI at the moment. Should be a hoot!
how difficult are you finding it G.Man? What box are you using? its something im interested in but it looks like its cheaper to just buy the cars with
the work done than do it yourself!
Mine is in at the autoelectricians at the minute after it tried to set itself on fire, but not before cutting off power to the fuel pump and brake
lights!
I like the speed holes, did you get that off the Simpsons?!
Looks like you are going to have fun!!
Bet you get it done and on its first trackday before i manage to find a kart i like!! 
I have 3 karts now (one built and the other 2 in bits) and
still have not even got to a track yet. 
What... You had so much fun track-daying your MK, you got a tin-top aswell???
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Originally posted by Steve Hignett
What... You had so much fun track-daying your MK, you got a tin-top aswell???
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Originally posted by Ninehigh
I like the speed holes, did you get that off the Simpsons?!
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Originally posted by cd.thomson
how difficult are you finding it G.Man? What box are you using? its something im interested in but it looks like its cheaper to just buy the cars with the work done than do it yourself!
Mine is in at the autoelectricians at the minute after it tried to set itself on fire, but not before cutting off power to the fuel pump and brake lights!
sorry for the lack of updates ive not really got anything done i have got however all new suspension bushes
all tube for the cage
but there is still an evo 6 taking up the garage
i might pop up some pics of t'evo tomorrow if i remember to take some
quote:
Originally posted by eccsmk
but there is still an evo 6 taking up the garage
quote:
Originally posted by Ninehigh
quote:
Originally posted by eccsmk
but there is still an evo 6 taking up the garage
Hey if you don't want it there I'm sure I'll find it a good home!
)
a small update
poly windows are now in (front only until the rears arrive)
seats are now sorted out (well decided on)
new fandango steering wheel is here just need to sort out a boss for it
next on the list the suspension
For track use the Mi16 final drive is best mated to a 1900 box,Failing that a 1600 box is good also,forget about the 6 speed box in a 205 though.
some random pics to add
still no big updates yet
new wheel bought off marco on here
all the tube for the cage cut to length and gathering rust
one of the seats brackets i started at the weekend
the other is perched on the roll cage tubing (pic above)
the reason one end isnt welded yet, i cant remember the bolt hole centre's and the side that is welded was marked up in the car (9 miles away)
a random shot of what was removed from the passenger door
and a random engine bay shot (taken when we were marking out for the bonnet pins
more photo's later if i remember to take my camera
[Edited on 26/10/09 by eccsmk]
decat day
woohoo the evo is out of the garage
forgive the qualtiy of the pics,
Dont forget to put the rad cap on.
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Originally posted by Andy D
Dont forget to put the rad cap on.
Looking nice One day I'll be able to afford stuff like that and then I'll be complaining about how much my insurance is!
Some updated pics of my build..
Rust treatment in engine bay
Rebuilt Xsara VTS PAS Rack (2.4 turns lock to lock)
More pics
Xsara VTS rack 2.4 turns lock to lock
TranX Plate Diff
Finished!
a little update
dash back in
seat and cage in
polycarb windows fitted (fronts only)
rear view
bad news is ive smashed 3rd gear so its engine and box back out (for the third time)
first was for cambelt clutch water pump and engine mount
second was for clutch arm bearing (a nylon bush that sits in the box to support the clutch arm)
and now third is non existant !!
still i have these waiting to go on
Pull your finger out Martin, and you can do the Cadwell trackday that some of us are doing on July the 7th, no excuses or bu!!5hit, just get on the
track you big girl
If the Sr2's not finished in time then i may well be in the van
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Originally posted by chris mason
Pull your finger out Martin, and you can do the Cadwell trackday that some of us are doing on July the 7th, no excuses or bu!!5hit, just get on the track you big girl
If the Sr2's not finished in time then i may well be in the van
the bits for my gearbox arrived today
so as well as sorting the indy i now have the peugeot to strip down