Merlin's 4G Time Attack Lude

macky_6 · Post by **macky_6** » Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:44 pm

Up here Ratty, it doesn't snow for 3 days, that's it!

Post by **Merlin** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:51 pm

I have been lucky this year with the weather, hardly a frost let alone snow

Most of the major bits for the build are here now and plans are in place for me to get an LSD and final drive before it's put back together. Pics of some tasty parts will follow in the next few days

Another pic of the car from before:

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:53 pm

Certainly watching this space

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 6:46 pm

Merlin wrote:I have been lucky this year with the weather, hardly a frost let alone snow

Most of the major bits for the build are here now and plans are in place for me to get an LSD and final drive before it's put back together. Pics of some tasty parts will follow in the next few days

Another pic of the car from before:

whats that front lip?

Post by **Merlin** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 6:52 pm

It's the Aerodynamics ABS Type-R front lip.

Post by **4thgenphil** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:45 pm

i need to pull my finger out of my arse and finish mine and come play at knockhill one weekend! imagine the faces of people!

have you looked into a cage yet BTW?

Post by **Merlin** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:42 am

4thgenphil wrote:have you looked into a cage yet BTW?

Yeah I have. Provided I can stick to my financial road map it's going to http://chizfab.com/ in October for a custom weld in cage. I know that is months away but with a build like this you have got to plan that jobby! Their price list for cages:

Roll cages
Basic 6 point with single rear diagonal - £850 (£950 with 2" main hoop)
Door bars, any style - £200
Rear diagonal 'x' - £100
Harness bars - £45
Roof diagonal £100 or roof 'x' - £180
Rear strut brace - £60 to £100
Front strut to A pillar triangulation - from £90
Pillar gusseting - £120 per pillar (2 x gussets)

My Mocal thermostatic oil cooler set up arrives today

Post by **Merlin** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:48 am

Patience!

I need the final bits for the gearbox before it can all go in, but old engine out is happening soon.

Post by **Merlin** » Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:08 pm

Here are some pics of the more interesting bits I have got recently to sling on the pile. I'm getting some pics of them now while they are still shiny

Competition Clutch Stage 5 clutch plate

I didn't think the ceramic pad would be so thin

The pressure plate

The 2nd hand Fidanza 8lb flywheel. The marks on the face are from the machine that refsurfaced it.

Mocal 16 row oil cooler. I got some nice braided hoses to go with it.

Mocal thermostatic oil sandwich plate

The loop off for the interior heater hose with the bulk head fitting from t7design (still needs jubilee clips fitted)

Post by **4thgenphil** » Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:15 pm

Nice clutch! Do you know what size fitting are on the cooler plate? Also are you not running a heater matrix now?
Hurry up and give me some inspiration

Looking good!

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