Hi guys, so I've finally got started on our startos tarmac rally car preparations, I'll try to keep the videos coming
https://youtu.be/lIim0vgXGFs
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Hi guys, so I've finally got started on our startos tarmac rally car preparations, I'll try to keep the videos coming
https://youtu.be/lIim0vgXGFs
'Safety beer' :D I like your style.
Great that you are doing these videos, cheers!
Safety Beer! Excellent, I have safety Roger Perry style red wine... may explain why I am behind schedule:o Keep up the good work & Cheers!
Oh yes, those safety beers are vital;)
Next instalment of engine installation, enjoy!
https://youtu.be/AGsThq-MAeI
Colin, these videos are excellent and good learning where ever any of us are with our builds. Really looking forward to see how your Hawk gets on, if it is anything like your 105 it will be awesome, the project Binky of the Stratos world!
Unless I'm missing something I can't think of anyone else doing a youtube build on a Stratos to this level, (or at all) Inspiration indeed!
Cheers.
Well done Colin - an interesting video ! Keep up the good work!
Peter C
Thanks for the comments guys!, will definitely try and keep up the videos, just uploaded episode 2
https://youtu.be/N8-jtGLO4Uk
Hello Colin,
Irrespective of the new reg changes just thrown into the mix can I ask why choose side draughts rather than down draughts?
One of the biggest pains with the stock Alfa motor is getting access to the plugs and coil packs under the rear mounted plenum chamber. Switching to central ITB's eliminates this problem and gives great access to both banks of plugs/coils.
The forward mounted carbs/bodies would allow great access to the rear bank but severely limit access to the front bank instead.
Regards
Main Reason for side droughts was the simple fact that I've got some here and got a lot of jets etc (and experience) from the 105, also liked the idea of the longer runners. Agree that access to the plugs would be an issue, however with just a set of throttle bodies, rather than a complete carbie, it may be possible to just remove the airbox to gain plug/coil access. having said that, just pulling the Throttle bodies off would be nothing compared to having to ensure each inlet valve is closed before removing/installing the plug (and then properly indexing it) like we have to do on the 2L!
Still up the front of the car, got a couple more bits and pieces sorted, starting to run out of space already!
https://youtu.be/-8PP0RFCtAU
Roll Cage installation begins
https://youtu.be/1B_-8GcRU8g
Roll Cage installation continues!
https://youtu.be/NDLYuMADmnE
Roll Cage Done!
https://youtu.be/I729_-ItBeA
Nice work. Looks very sturdy!
thanks, yea chunky little cage, all the bars are very short which is great for stiffness and weight, the rules dictate a very substantial cage for tarmac rallying so every bar I added was mandatory with the exception of the small brace bar between the two vertical windscreen pillars and the front leg that connects to the chassis.
I though a 105 alfa coupe was a tight fit for a cage!, but this was a real challenge, particularly with the fiberglass vs welding factor
Yep it certainly looked like a tricky job, you were welding in some very tight spaces there!
nothing worse than welding upside down....nothing
Yes there is. My welding. It's worse than anything you've ever seen.......I can't do it to save my life!
Leigh, for a moment there I read that as your WEDDING. And worse than anything we've ever seen.... ooo, best keep this away from Herself, methinks... :)
Norm, I've been with the other half for just over 24 years and we've still not got married. More chance of me learning to weld than getting hitched!
Suppose that must also mean you won't be fitting a tow bar to the LB then! (phew!)
So with the roll cage done for now, time to move on to mounting some seats
https://youtu.be/qo1bso8HrzQ
Colin, loving the vids and the progress you are making. Just a lack of "Safety Beer" in your seat episode - never take your eye off the all important H&S mate! :rolleyes:
Thanks mate, don't worry, plenty of HSE meetings behind the scenes, i'll make sure to include them in future!
So with the seats in i moved to adding some pedals
https://youtu.be/aZuIpqnWjvk
Hi guys, been a bit of a break since my last update, i headed over to Sweden for my annual work trip was over there for 3 weeks doing some
snow and ice vehicle testing (always good rally practice!) anyway managed to sneak back into he country before everything got to crazy and with some
time in the workshop have moved onto the new rear uprights. They are very much based on the hawk ones but have a bigger 82mm bearing to suit the
Peugeot hubs i'm planning on running (The PCD suits my existing wheels and have a bigger spline), I think the original Alfa GTA hubs also use an 82mm outer bearing also??
Next I'll move onto the new rear suspension arms and have made some good progress with the steering column.
https://youtu.be/NNoDYC5KLGw
Colin,
Nice work mate and perfect timing with the safety beers!
https://youtu.be/Iyh9TjUlL-o
Bit of rear suspension action
Amazing work! I wish I had these skills. Keep posting the videos please, really enjoy them.
Next video, gearbox linkage, very happy with the result, no additional linkages required from the standard Alfa setup!
https://youtu.be/jiwj1x3K-hM
I did something similar in January 2009.
Move the selector on the splines round by drilling a new hole.
I turned the original Alfa selector casting/housing round, but a new one (like you've made) with mounting holes to line up would have been neat.
I used a Mk2 MR2 stick.
Interesting video Colin - I envy your lathe and machining skills - wish I had them!
Small point - I was turned up to max volume for your machining sequences - could I suggest you wear a microphone when not talking directly to camera ? Just a thought - but otherwise a great piece of work !
My road to machining skills "or lack of" has been paved in broken carbide endmills and oversized/undersized parts trust me!
Yea i know the sound is crap, i've bought a couple of cheap mic's but didn't help much. I've finally bitten the bullet and dropped some serious cash on a proper Rode wireless mic, hopefully that fixes it! should be here next week
Nice, yea didn't think i'd be the firstQuote:
I did something similar in January 2009.
I looked at these early on, but not many around so people asking a lot for them, anyway the alfa one seems to work OK and has the advantage of keeping the reverse gateQuote:
I used a Mk2 MR2 stick.
Are the standard Alfa cables long enough?
The reverse gate lock out was a worry with the MR2 stick.
The advantage was that it was all steel, so I could modify it if needed.
John,
In my case, the cables needed extra bits at the stick end, but I used these to adapt to the MR2 cable ends for the MR2 stick.
It's all on Chris Savage's old Corse now.
Colin, loving following your series of Vids, just a bit different from the New Builds. Glad you are keeping H&S matters in hand with the odd Safety Beer, or two.
Cheers!
Ade
What steering rack are you using?
john, The standard cables are about 300mm too short for me, in the process of getting some new ones made up now
thanks Ade, safety first!
Going to stick with the triumph/spitfire rack, the one in the car is absolutely stuffed, from what I've read, sounds like a quick rack is the go? bit pricey but worth it?
The 2.5 turn Triumph rack from Rimmer is perfect, but the manufacturer says not for motorsport use, which makes me uncomfortable, but I haven't found anything other than a custom built alternative.
Interesting, what failure are they worried about? is it the casting or the actually rack/pinion? as you say not a whole lot of options for a front mount rack, and I've already built the column based around that rack, Has anyway had the standard ones fail?