Next major outlay were the rear guards.
I require 300+ mm rear guards to clear the tyres with my suspension setup, so after searching around I settled on a pair by Colin Lee which were made to order and were supplied in a sturdy, high quality finish.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Shocks and springs
Next major purchase was a set of Protech shocks custom built with 14mm bush ends to match my donor suspension points.
The shocks are 14" open length alloy body single adjustable units and springs are 8" free length 1.9" id, 250lb rate for the front and 180lb for the rear.
The shocks and specs were courtesy of Greg at Redback Motorsport who I can highly recommend.
The shocks are 14" open length alloy body single adjustable units and springs are 8" free length 1.9" id, 250lb rate for the front and 180lb for the rear.
The shocks and specs were courtesy of Greg at Redback Motorsport who I can highly recommend.
Nosecone
Next major purchase was a nosecone to suit the wide chassis and tall engine combination.
After reviewing the currently available options and what other FMS builders have considered, I opted for a Peter Bezett nosecone as pictured which was well made and fitted as expected.
After reviewing the currently available options and what other FMS builders have considered, I opted for a Peter Bezett nosecone as pictured which was well made and fitted as expected.
Radiator
Next major purchase was a radiator.
Based on recommendations, I went with an eBay (auturbo) sourced 365x420x51 mm aluminum radiator designed originally for a Honda Civic EG EK 92-00 MT with an alloy shroud and electric cooling fan.
Based on recommendations, I went with an eBay (auturbo) sourced 365x420x51 mm aluminum radiator designed originally for a Honda Civic EG EK 92-00 MT with an alloy shroud and electric cooling fan.
Pedals
Next on the buy list were the floor mounted pedals.
I chose to use Wilwood for the hydraulic clutch and bias adjusted dual brake cast alloy pedal assemblies from Summit Racing.
I chose OBP for their beautifully engineered accelerator pedal assembly.
I've just used some disposable trailer spec hydraulic master cylinders for now for mockup but I'll be seeing Greg at Redback Motorsport for 3 x Wilwood master cylinders once I determine the ideal bore sizes.
I chose to use Wilwood for the hydraulic clutch and bias adjusted dual brake cast alloy pedal assemblies from Summit Racing.
I chose OBP for their beautifully engineered accelerator pedal assembly.
I've just used some disposable trailer spec hydraulic master cylinders for now for mockup but I'll be seeing Greg at Redback Motorsport for 3 x Wilwood master cylinders once I determine the ideal bore sizes.
Tailshaft
Another of the outsourced items I had on my to do list was the tailshaft.
Simon at Driveline Services used my supplied sample as the basis to build a new tailshaft using the supplied ends and length but with new universal joints and tube as well as balancing the complete assembly. Fitment was perfect.
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Simon at Driveline Services used my supplied sample as the basis to build a new tailshaft using the supplied ends and length but with new universal joints and tube as well as balancing the complete assembly. Fitment was perfect.
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Instruments, Sender and Filler
To match the integrated OEM sender unit, I contacted Airco Instruments who distribute VDO gauges in NSW.
They were able to supply and easily/cheaply calibrate a VDO Cockpit Vision series fuel gauge to read 15 ohms full, 55 ohms half and 107 ohms empty to match the sender.
They also supplied the matching VDO Cockpit Vision 100mm 200km/hr Speedo/Odo, 100mm 8K Tacho and 120 degree C Water Temp gauges.
Lastly, GJ Drivelines supplied me with a quality Newton A300 flanged, locking, unleaded flapped filler assembly.
They were able to supply and easily/cheaply calibrate a VDO Cockpit Vision series fuel gauge to read 15 ohms full, 55 ohms half and 107 ohms empty to match the sender.
They also supplied the matching VDO Cockpit Vision 100mm 200km/hr Speedo/Odo, 100mm 8K Tacho and 120 degree C Water Temp gauges.
Lastly, GJ Drivelines supplied me with a quality Newton A300 flanged, locking, unleaded flapped filler assembly.
Fuel tank
I had a few large expense items holding up proceedings and I've been slack with photos and updates for some time so here are the latest updates.
First up is the fuel tank.
I sourced the OEM Toyota ZZE12x Corolla internal non return fuel pump/strainer/filter/regulator/sender assembly and mounting ring to design around.
The available rear chassis space was measured up and some scrap corflute from the local sign shop was sourced.
This was cut to size and the basic fuel tank shape was taped together. I then added some internal ribs for strength and baffling and orientated the fuel pump assembly for ideal operation. The volume has been calculated at approximnately 32 litres.
The corflute "tank" and pump hardware was handed over to Ross at Alloy Magic and he came back to me with the perfectly assembled and matching tank as pictured.
First up is the fuel tank.
I sourced the OEM Toyota ZZE12x Corolla internal non return fuel pump/strainer/filter/regulator/sender assembly and mounting ring to design around.
The available rear chassis space was measured up and some scrap corflute from the local sign shop was sourced.
This was cut to size and the basic fuel tank shape was taped together. I then added some internal ribs for strength and baffling and orientated the fuel pump assembly for ideal operation. The volume has been calculated at approximnately 32 litres.
The corflute "tank" and pump hardware was handed over to Ross at Alloy Magic and he came back to me with the perfectly assembled and matching tank as pictured.
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