Like most people I have been watching the board for a while and have learnt so much, but I have now taken the plunge and joined.

I am building a Viento V8 with a 4x4 lsd and a T5 gearbox, although not very far on with the project due to my degree studies (I am 40 started a little later) so from June I should speed up. Based in Manchester if anyone needs any help or is local just let me know?

Have you got a set of side panels??

See my post a bit further down!

Chris

I have a set of factory panels in stainless. Just trying to get the hang of the board before I replied.

Mark

any chance of you drawing around the 'big end' of one of the outside panels and posting it to me? I'm having real trouble working out where the wishbone cutouts should go on my custom ones!

Chris


[Edited on 20/1/04 by ChrisW]

Chris.
Not a problem do you want a full size copy.

Mark

Further to my reply to your other post Chris, it looks like Mark's template will be the better option.
However if you would still like me to do some measuring its not a problem.
I'm sure between us we will sort it out.

Best of luck on your build Mark, I'm a bit further on with mine, I've had more than a few head scratching moments but nothing that I haven't been able to sort.
Coincidentally mine is also V8 , T5 G'Box and lsd.
Should be awesome (assuming it will go)

If I can be of assistance, I'll do my best to help.

Cheers

Dave

Thanks guys! Full size copy would be great. If you could draw round the relevant shape and the custouts it will be much appreciated. I can aquire some big sheets of paper from work if needed!

Cheers, Chris.

Dave j
Many thanks for the offer of help I am sure I can think of a few questions to ask you.

Chris
If you can wait till weekend I will dig out some photos of a Viento I took under construction it,s from the the engine bay looking at the rad and wishbones its a good shot no dims or scale but it gives you the feel for the cutouts.
And it,s hi res, I will stick them on a cd if any use.
I will just do a fullsize drwg of the front end and dims, otherwise you will get an 8 foot role of woodchip painted silver. Anything elese you need.

Mark

Thanks Mark. Weekend is fine! No need to draw around the whole panel - I'm sure I can work out the back bit, it's just the front I'm worried about!

Having said that - a diagram will be fine!

Chris

Chris
I have some photos and a big cardboard cut out that should help. I will get the photos on disc this weekend.
Its the first time I have looked at the side panels and they were more complicated than I thought. just let me know where you want me to send the info.

Mark

Just having a practice trying to post a photo of the side panels.

Mark
Rescued attachment sidepanel.JPG

Yeh they are not as straight forward as first thought.

Nice picture. Now if you draw a continuation line from the L H angled edge up to join another line following the top edge and use the resulting point as a datum, then perhaps put in a few centre line dimensions for the holes (use masking tape or white marker) I reckon Chris could make it from that.
(sorry if Granny and suck eggs comes to mind)

I would add a cautionary note in that although I have pre made ST/STL side panels, the suspension/ steering rack hole positions are not exact in fact the rubber gaiters on the steering rack are uncomfortably close to the top of the hole.

The moral here Chris is measure/ check twice cut once.

If you still want my measurements Chris, let me know, but I reckon the easiest way is with Mark's as above, as I have to fight around my suspension to get the measurements. No prob if necessary

All the best

Dave.

er why has this page become huge?, could it be the picture needs to be a tad smaller?

How many times have you wanted to put a big hammer thru your pc. Clarkson did it last week, looked very therapeutic.

Cheers

Dave

Something went wrong, I saved the image using fireworks to the right size but when I uploaded it the image returned to the origional size.
If anyone needs any more pictures just let me know

Chris W
I have a full size outline and some more photos if you still need them

Mark

That picture is a great help Mark! How big/heavy is the cardboard? Would be great if you could post it (I'll happily pay the postage) but don't go to any trouble if it's not really possible - I can go from the photos if necessary.

Chris

Chris
Might convert it to a paper templete probably send it through work so you are Ok for the postage, just let me know where you want it to go.

Mark

Mark

Have sent you a u2u!

Chris