the pinch type

 

My guess is they are blocked to help cut down aerodynamic drag. While it doesn't amount to much, it does make a difference, especially considering that a large amount of aerodynamic drag is caused by this opening. Many new cars, including certain Mercedes and Hondas use electronically controlled radiator shields that open/close depending on engine cooling requirements. This is evident on the difference of drag between a Cooper (.35) and a Cooper S (.37) from the added hood scoop.

 

Clear tail lights and momo for the win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

So the wiring is just about completed:

Main power wire + smaller wires (taillights/reverse lights, etc.)





Front portion:



Under the dash:




(I can't believe how many are still there...)



I guess we cut too many ground points. We had to add a couple:



Cut-off switch:



Now looks a little cleaner under the hood:





Intercooler and radiator+support installed:



Headlights (one still original :rolleyes)



While trying to fire it up, not much was happening. A little surprise:


No pump in the assembly!

Good thing we kept the one from the crashed tank:





And the final result:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l64rf2AfVkc

 

Yes something could be done there too. But the re-bar would have to get cut-up. Lots of work to push air in the rad.

Sorry, not aware of any small version.

Agreed.

We got a good deal.

 

It is ALIVE!!!!

 

Sweeeeeeeeeeet!

 

And a GP intercooler to boot!

Looking good

 

Alain: the car is coming together beautifully. i wish that i had the *****/budget to do the targa newfoundland. i'm not sure that i could do it with an unlimited budget....the car looks great. you have set the bar high for my build.

greg

 

Glad you enjoy. Only sharing so others can benefit.

Small stuff today:

Plate welded to the bullhorn for the timing transponder:



Useless bracket removed:



Coat of Krylon added:

 

The lower dash is now fitted:



Installation of the speedometer and dash pieces:





Switch for the heated windshield hanging (with LED light)

Testing the Aim dash:





We still need to fabricate the bracket to hold it.

Trying the upper dash panel. It will require a bit more trimming.



Basic brake bleed job to get some pressure:



The wires are now neatly tucked away with proper fasteners:







Front bumper re-bar installed:



The car as it sits for a trip tomorrow...



...covered:



A bit of work before leaving. Installation of the Intercooler cover:



Finalising installation of the transponder:



Tucking the wire away:



On the alignment rack:



The custom exhaust pipe ready for installation:



The center holding bracket installed:



Fitment a bit tight on the heatshield:



So we shimed the center bracket to lower the rear portion:



We might be a bit too low. Probably more work required here:



The V-Band holding the 2 sections:



The custom end section on the stock header. Since we have to remove the catalytic converter, we might as well make it better:



While there we used the factory tester to perform a proper bleed of the ABS components.

Random pictures of the rear suspension:

 

Looks like you guys are getting close to done!

 

No wideband 02 sensor Alain?

 

Car looks geat, the white interior and engine bay look so clean...What a pleasure to re-assemble all the wiring and parts when everything is so neat.
When will the debut be?
Congrats,
Steve

 

Awaiting quotation on one. We can alway use the one from the other car. No bung welded yet.

 

Car should be done tomorrow. Unless it needs a new power steering pump .

We most likely will bring it to Trois-Rivieres next weekend as a backup car.

 

Gosh, I wish I won the Lotto I would commission one of these!

Awesome build guys!

I wonder what the final weight of the car is?

 

isn't it easier for the radio button to be on the other side of the steering wheel?

 

I'll PM you on Monday!

 

Yes, agreed. That's how we usually do it. Somehow it didn't seem to work with this round button. We'll try and see.

 

I guess we're a bit behind on posting progress. We tested the car last night and everything worked well, except that I feel like Arnold Shwarzenneger as the power steering didn't work. We'll figure this one out in Trois-Rivieres over the weekend

 

are you going to PM regarding the final weight or the size of the lottery required?

 

I'm not very good at calculation odds ...

 

have you tried it without powersteering at speed? might like it? any ill side effects besides being hard to turn at low speed?

 

Just hard to turn .

Kinda funny because it overamplifies the handling charachterics of the car. If you're not a sensitive driver, may be it's a good thing not to have one. And I'm sure one would get huge biceps by the end of the season if they don't die of exhaustion.....