sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 15/10/08 at 12:38 PM |
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Chuffed with progress!
Since the original post I've added a new photo below of flatshifter bracket. Relocates shift cable further back to allow room for flatshifter
sensor between flappy paddles and shift cable.
 
Flatshifter Bracket
Original post;
Thought I'd take a moment in the lunch break to post a few progress pictures. Tried to keep it to bits you might find interesting!
Build Showing own design dry sump tank to clear steering link.
 
Prog 1 DS
Cooling and mock up dash/scuttle.
 
Prog 2 CS
Mods to flappy paddle system. Removed gear cable mount (to later fit Flatshifter sensor) and welded digital dash mounting in place.
 
Prog 3 DM
Digital Dash incorporating warning lights in place.
 
Prog 4 D
And mock up dash with switch lights and four warning lights on.
Chuffed to bits. Build is coming on a pace!
[Edited on 16/1/09 by sucksqueezebangblow]
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow © 
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02GF74
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| posted on 15/10/08 at 12:42 PM |
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marvellous. 
you certainly like your warning lamps; is there a manual to explain what they all mean! 
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 15/10/08 at 12:43 PM |
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looking nice, i wish mine looked that good
tommy
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thunderace
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| posted on 15/10/08 at 12:44 PM |
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very nice
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 15/10/08 at 12:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
marvellous.
you certainly like your warning lamps; is there a manual to explain what they all mean!
Green LED is neutral. Three high intensity LEDs are Oil pressure warning (Manual will say HIT STOP SWITCH NOW)
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow ©
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 15/10/08 at 12:49 PM |
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ooohhh very nice, like the dash lights too 
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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nitram38
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| posted on 15/10/08 at 12:55 PM |
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Very nice build!
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maartenromijn
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| posted on 15/10/08 at 12:59 PM |
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Super!
BLOG: http://thunderroad-super7.blogspot.com/
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stuart_g
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| posted on 15/10/08 at 01:47 PM |
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That looks an excellent neat build I like the digi dash mounted there.
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 15/10/08 at 03:02 PM |
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Love the rad, what is it?
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 15/10/08 at 03:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Dangle_kt
Love the rad, what is it?
I'm not sure, it is a racing rad supplied by MNR. Perhaps Marc or Chris will visit this thread and tell us. I fabricated the fan mounting
brackets from anodised aluminium extrusion.
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow ©
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donut
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| posted on 15/10/08 at 03:23 PM |
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Wow, that chassis looks very nice.
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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Johneturbo
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| posted on 15/10/08 at 04:11 PM |
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looking good Clive, i did wonder how you were getting on with it.
should see you on the road early next year
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bassett
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| posted on 15/10/08 at 05:07 PM |
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Wow looks very nice. Are those the savage switches? if they are, are the indicator buttons warning lights or actual switches to operate the
indicators.
Adam
My MNR Blog Updated Jan 2010 - Track Day Prep Begins!
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 15/10/08 at 06:35 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bassett
Wow looks very nice. Are those the savage switches? if they are, are the indicator buttons warning lights or actual switches to operate the
indicators.
Adam
They're Savage switches. I bought blank switches and then got the inserts when I met the guy that makes them at the Autosport International
Show. Going again next year 'cause I need a rain light insert and a stop switch insert.
The warning lights are on the bottom of the digital dash except for the four 10mm LEDs in the photo'.
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow ©
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bassett
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| posted on 15/10/08 at 08:46 PM |
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Cheers, thought id never seen the switches as actually indicator buttons. Dont suppose youve got the guys details you could u2u me as i need some
mocked up, if not no worries.
Adam
My MNR Blog Updated Jan 2010 - Track Day Prep Begins!
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 16/10/08 at 01:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bassett
Cheers, thought id never seen the switches as actually indicator buttons. Dont suppose youve got the guys details you could u2u me as i need some
mocked up, if not no worries.
Adam
Hi Adam, I'm trying to get into contact with him re the rain light and STOP insert I need so I will ask about the L&R indicator inserts you
need as well if I can track him down. The number I had did not get through to him. I'll let you know if I succeed. If not I'll have to
wait for the show in Jan or Feb.
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow ©
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Gergely
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| posted on 17/10/08 at 05:10 AM |
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Very nice build! Keep them pics coming!
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finlay
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| posted on 17/10/08 at 05:21 PM |
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looking Ace Clive, that is some rad, very impressive
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 5/11/08 at 01:53 PM |
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Hi All,
Thank you for your great comments. I'll certainly post more pics as I make (slow) progress.
Bassett, I managed to find out that the part numbers for the indicator switches are;
SW3029 Indicator warning switch <->
SW3034 Individual arrow switch >
You should be able to ask any stockist to order them for you if they don't have them in stock. You'll need 2 off of SW3034 Individual
arrow switch >
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow ©
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Gergely
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| posted on 5/11/08 at 02:11 PM |
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Clive, just a question: Are you sure that you are going to be able to reach the buttons on the dash?
We were originally thinking of putting them on the dashboard as well, but it seems that when strapped in properly, it will be just out of reach, or
uncomfortable to reach, so we will place them on the centre tunnel, leaving only the warning lights on the dash.
I have to say though that we need to try everything for size once the seats are finally in, the steering is properly in place, etc. But the trial
fitting says the steering wheel is pretty far from the driver, the dash being further still, the buttons could prove an uncomfortable reach...
Just a thought...
And as for the indicator buttons. We have the two plain buttons, do I understand correctly that we can order the inserts only to replace the plain
ones and the part No. is SW3034?
Gergely
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chockymonster
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| posted on 5/11/08 at 02:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Gergely
Clive, just a question: Are you sure that you are going to be able to reach the buttons on the dash?
We were originally thinking of putting them on the dashboard as well, but it seems that when strapped in properly, it will be just out of reach, or
uncomfortable to reach, so we will place them on the centre tunnel, leaving only the warning lights on the dash.
I have to say though that we need to try everything for size once the seats are finally in, the steering is properly in place, etc. But the trial
fitting says the steering wheel is pretty far from the driver, the dash being further still, the buttons could prove an uncomfortable reach...
Just a thought...
And as for the indicator buttons. We have the two plain buttons, do I understand correctly that we can order the inserts only to replace the plain
ones and the part No. is SW3034?
Gergely
That's why I went away from having a load of buttons on the dash and moving to rocker switches.
Also having the indicators there I found was difficult to change direction signs on roundabouts etc. It took me ages to work away around that and I
eventually settled on the signaldynamics self canceling indicator system which is a dream to wire in. Makes the hazards really easy to wire up.
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 6/11/08 at 11:27 AM |
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Yes, your right, that's why I mocked up the dash. The switches end up at finger tip distance and will be an uncomfortable strech with harnesses
fully tight, as on the race track. On the road with the harnesses slightly looser they will be just about okay (being tall I have long arms). It would
certainly be handy if MNR design a switch pod for the dash to bring them a few inches closer. I'll think about knocking something up in the mean
time.
I've fitted a 60mm OMP steering wheel spacer to bring the steering wheel to a comfortable distance, so next job is to design a spacer for the
flappy paddle system.
The product code is for the complete switch. I don't think they do the inserts separately (except at shows).
quote:
Originally posted by Gergely
Clive, just a question: Are you sure that you are going to be able to reach the buttons on the dash?
We were originally thinking of putting them on the dashboard as well, but it seems that when strapped in properly, it will be just out of reach, or
uncomfortable to reach, so we will place them on the centre tunnel, leaving only the warning lights on the dash.
I have to say though that we need to try everything for size once the seats are finally in, the steering is properly in place, etc. But the trial
fitting says the steering wheel is pretty far from the driver, the dash being further still, the buttons could prove an uncomfortable reach...
Just a thought...
And as for the indicator buttons. We have the two plain buttons, do I understand correctly that we can order the inserts only to replace the plain
ones and the part No. is SW3034?
Gergely
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow ©
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 11/11/08 at 10:03 AM |
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Great news, I just got a message from the manufacturers that they may be putting a Savage STOP switch into production! I'll post more details
when/if I get them.
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow ©
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marc n
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| posted on 14/11/08 at 08:37 PM |
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looking good so far clive
best regards
marc
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