omega0684
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| posted on 16/1/07 at 11:20 PM |
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brief build update.
a big hello to you all!
first let me say that i hope that you all had a fantastic christmas and a happy new year.
i was working all over christmas and i was on call from the 22nd of dec till the 5th of jan so it was a bit of a quiet festive period for me but an
extremely busy time for work. so as you can imagine the build had to take second place, much to my dis-pleasure!
BUT! im happy to say that i have started to build again, i have got garage heater for chrimbo and now my garage has become a sauna! i have uploaded a
few pictures on how my build is going,
here are a few photo's, all comments welcome,
next big step is getting the alternator in and getting the loom done (my worst fear about the build)
how are your builds coming on?
kindest regards
Alex
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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RazMan
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| posted on 16/1/07 at 11:23 PM |
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Coming on nicely Alex - not long now by the looks of it 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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stevec
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| posted on 16/1/07 at 11:39 PM |
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Looking good Alex, I have a bit of spare time now if you need a bit of a hand with the wiring side.
Steve.
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mcerd1
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| posted on 17/1/07 at 09:30 AM |
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Hi Alex,
You've got to slow down !
otherwise you'll be finished before I've really got started 
Are you using the Dax loom or making your own ?
what type of ignition are you going to use ?
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DaveFJ
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| posted on 17/1/07 at 09:32 AM |
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Those exhaust primaries look massive 
what diameter are they?
Looking good BTW
[Edited on 17/1/07 by DaveFJ]
Dave
"In Support of Help the Heroes" - Always
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 17/1/07 at 09:39 AM |
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Looking very smart!
Just one observation, which you can read or ignore at your pleasure...
Does the bottom of the silencer hang below the floor line, as it appears to in the photo? Just that ground clearance is always an issue with these
cars, especially when running with a passenger, and it may end up banging on the bumps!
(but there may be more clearance than appears in the photo).
Nice work though!
David
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Phil.J
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| posted on 17/1/07 at 10:10 AM |
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Just an observation. Watch where you put your air filter when it is off the car, I always bag mine. I badly damaged an engine once because a 4mm
spring washer bounced unoticed into the aircleaner and it subsequently got sucked into the inlet! On the floor is not a good idea.
ATB
Phil
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Slater
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| posted on 17/1/07 at 10:19 AM |
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Looking good Alex, I like the green classic look. What shade of green is it?? If you don't mind me asking.
Keith.
Why do they call Port Harcourt "The Garden City"?...... Becauase they can't spell Stramash.
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omega0684
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| posted on 17/1/07 at 10:22 PM |
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answers answers answers
looks like ive got a bit to answer here,
1)Rob (mercd1): mate i have used the vicki green pinto loom for the DAX, then im going to add in bits that are missing or extend exsisting wires etc.
i think that the DAX loom is FAR to expensive for what you get. V.G loom = £50 from stoneliegh DAX Loom = £300 +VAT
2)dave (big booby bouncing fitty) the primaries in the manifold are 2" diameter, and the inlet to the silencer is 2 1/2" so the pipes get
bigger
3)dave (chimp with funny hat) the silencer does hang below the floor line of the car but no more that the sump and gearbox, i must admit that i have
noticed that it is quite low,but i will see how it goes and if it does become a problem i will have to put your chimp thinking hat on and start
scratching my head
4)phil- thanks for the advice on the air filter buddy, sorry to hear that your had a bad experience with the washer but hopefully it didnt do too much
damage.
5)slater - the colour of the car id DAX's version of good old British Racing Green! i think it looks awesome and i have always liked it, got my
inspiration from the late jaguar F1 team car
few got them all in the
steve: im free on sat afternoon if you fancy popping over to help with wiring, sunday im off to see the northampton saints v's biarritz,
heineken cup match, with 20 work mates so may be a little under the influence and therefore car will be hybernating sunday
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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stevec
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| posted on 17/1/07 at 11:58 PM |
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Alex, lets make it a weekend without distractions, it will take half a day to sort the best way to do it to suit your needs.before we get the tools
out,
Steve.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 08:43 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveFJ
Those exhaust primaries look massive
what diameter are they?
Looking good BTW
Its an MK pinto manifold the same as I have fitted to my pinto. They are pretty big!
Looking god Alex, you shoulda fitted the alternator before the exhaust though, bit of a pain afterwards!
Good luck with the wiring, I have been a bit rushed off my feet this term so havent had chance to get down and give you a hand. Sorry mate 
How close are those primaries to your flared bodywork? They look a tad close in the pics, could just be the angle though.
David
[Edited on 18/1/07 by flak monkey]
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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mcerd1
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 08:53 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
i think that the DAX loom is FAR to expensive for what you get. V.G loom = £50 from stoneliegh DAX Loom = £300 +VAT
but you'd be amazed how many people seam to just buy that stuff from Dax
What about your ignition ? are you keeping the dizzy or going for a programable setup ?
(I sure you might have told me before, but I can't remember)
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omega0684
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 09:28 PM |
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just keeping dizzy for the time being rob, i just want to get the thing running and moving under its own power before i start faffing around with mods
and upgrades,
how is you build coming along? havent heard from you in a while
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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DIY Si
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 09:32 PM |
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Coming along nicely alex. How do you feel about the somewhat optimistic roll bar? I've always thought the dax bar to be a bit short.
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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omega0684
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 09:57 PM |
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well si, when i sit in the drivers seat it goes above my head, so im happy! not to sure about the passenger tho
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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DIY Si
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 10:05 PM |
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You know the answer to that then! You having a windscreen or just an aero? I'm surprised that goes over you're head, I thought you were
tall?
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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omega0684
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 10:17 PM |
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im 5'11", to be honest i will probably get a screen but at a later date. i want to see how bareable it is without one first, plus its
easier to pass sva without one
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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DIY Si
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 10:26 PM |
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I think it depends upon the type of screen. Mine looks ok, but is useless, as it just lifts the airflow to my chin, so I still have to wear a helmet.
A lower/steeper one might look better, and be more effective.
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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mcerd1
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| posted on 19/1/07 at 10:34 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
how is you build coming along? havent heard from you in a while
Thats because I've done nothing to it - with work, the new house and so on....
and I still need the donors v5 form the guy next door - its still in his name (he's never in when I'am)
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