Hi Guys, I know it's been a while, but here you go, the final instalment! thanks for following along!
https://youtu.be/aMErXSMOOlk
Congratulations Col in getting your Stratos rebuild "finished"! Loved following the build on your YT Channel. Please keep us up to date with your competition progress mate. Will lift a Safety Beer to your success when the hour is more acceptable in the UK.
Cheers!
Ade
Last edited by LOFT6.6; 28-01-2022 at 10:09.
Great vid. Loved the little tweaks - and the hose cutter - brilliant ! Enjoy the car and please keep us posted on your progress - and hopefully, success with it.
Brilliant. Thanks for sharing. I have really enjoyed the whole build. Good luck with the Rally!
Great stuff. Looks like it shifts pretty well!
Been great watching your videos. Keep us updated on any events you take it to.
Thanks guys, We are madly running around trying to get ready for its first rally in 2 weeks, Targa High Country. Not expecting any great results and treating it more as a shake down for Targa Tasmania later this year.
I'll make sure to post some updates
I am amazed (and very happy) with how well it shifts, super precise good short throw, and gear shifter is in a nice spot.Looks like it shifts pretty well
Brilliant Colin. Love all the mods plus the lathe hose cutter “magic” best of luck in the rally.
could you provide more details on you’re gear box stiffening mod and the top mounting bracket that you fabricated for the front damper mount.
Kind regards Ken.
Hi Ken
Re the gearbox, we pulled the rear cover off to see what could be causing failures that we had heard about and noticed that there was minimal material between the 2 shaft end bearings. The main forces the end case has to contend with are the 2 shafts pushing apart so decided to try and reinforce the bearing housings. We cut out a thick ali plate, cleaned up the casting and welded it on the outside, to create a sort of "strap" between the 2 bearings. It weld on very well, and no issues with warping. I'll try and dig up a few photo's of the fix, i think my dad has some
the top mounting bracket for the dampers was a basic box section, just spent a long time making sure the damper would clear the top arm. Since i cut out the fiberglass section that goes around the spare wheel and replaced it with a steel section, that section of the front chassis is very strong now
cheers
Hi Colin. Any photo,s would be be very helpful on both mods as I am trying to replicate them on my Hawk.
Kind regards Ken.
Congratulations Colin, its been great to watch your progress this last couple of years....
Cheers
Phil
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