Taggy Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I really do like this thread I can only imagine how mad the thing is going to be to drive, although a long way off would be great to see this at the car shows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 Another little update, and it may be one of the last now for a while Looks like we are exchanging on the house on the 24th of this month so the buggy will pretty much stop after that date as i will be mainly beavering away on the house to try and get it in a state where we can move in, probably about 4-5 months work! will try and get a few things done here and there but the house is the priority at the moment.Well the HUGE tub of bodyfiller arrived last week and me and Paul (Mainly Paul to be honest) started to add the filler to the nosecone. Now comes some sanding and more filling.............starting to add it.........Still need to build the shape up around the front area and ignore the shape at the top of the nosecone near the passenger compartment as that will be trimmed to shape after the fibreglass stage.Also had a few more little parts arrive, black end caps for the front top arms, clips for the coolant lines and a piece of fuel hose for the fuel pressure valve that mounted on the fuel cell.Started looking at the wiring also this week while Paul was mainly working away on the nosecone. The injector wiring was my first job as i needed to extend the wiring as they where a bit stretched. this is how it looked before.........and after.............Then continued working around the engine cleaning up parts and lengthening/shortening certain wires so they suit the buggy better.Then came a package from James at CJPerformance. Thermostat housing as the one on the engine has seen better days. and the ECU connection bloack that i have been after now for nearly a year! Finally i can now finish off the engine loom and hopefully start the wiring for the lights,indicators etc.....The wires on the connection block where really short so first job was to extend them all so i have something to work with...........Will try this week to crack on with the wiring but probably won't have the time as i have other jobs that need my attention.Another job i started to do was to get the driveshafts measured up and get them ready to send off. Cleaned and prepped the mini ones with no problems and then did the starlet ones. Thats where i had a problem. Went to test fit the driveshafts into the gearbox and guess what! Yep they don't fit! Turns out there are 2 different types of starlet driveshafts and when i changed the gearbox over for a LSD version i didn't get the driveshafts and the ones i have are the wrong type. Managed to drain the gearbox oil and remove the driveshaft cups to count the splines. Found out i need a set of 23 spline shafts and after lots of searching and messaging people i have 1 on the way and maybe the second as well.Already confirmed with the guy who is going to do the work that he can do them and he is currently patiently waiting for them. Few more little updates soon and then will be on hold for a while as the house takes over my life......LOLJason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Awsome update mate Engine is looking neat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 *** Mini Update ***Well as most of you now know i have a house and most of my time and money is currently being spent on that. I have managed to do a few little things on the buggy though and will continue to get a few little bits done, whenever i get time, so not that often then! The house has needed a lot more work then we ever thought and is going to be a real big project and although the buggy is taking a back burner it won't get left or sold! I can promise that Anyway, back to the update.Got a length of 28mm copper pipe delivered and some bends/joiners with it. This will be forming the coolant lines that run down the centre of the buggy. They are the perfect size and the joiners can be cut in half and soldered on so that they create a better fit for the silicone hose to join to, as shown here...........just need to work out routing the pipes and hopefully get to it. Going to be tight with everything running down the centre but will keep it tidy if i can pull it off.Also managed to pick up a connector for the fan switch, comes straight from a fiat cinqy but plugs striaght into the switch mounted to the side of the rad.Also been looking at the steering wheel, needs to have a radiused edge but its not very IVA friendly so i have started to make a pad piece that will make it meet the regs. Ignore the blue colour at the moment as its going to get trimmed in black when i get some material.After IVA i will be switching to a removable go-kart steering wheel so it gives more room, will be terrible at speed but should be ok for corners and most normal speeds.Also finally got the driveshafts sorted via my contact on 16v mini forum. Guy named Adam who is a complete legend. Sent him both shafts and gave him the desired lengths i needed. He cut, sleeved them and welded them up. He has done shafts for honda engined mini's and starbo engined mini's so these should be all good. Was going to get them cryo treated but at £160 for the 2 i think i might just run the risk. Can get them remade for less than that anyway.stripping down the starbo shafts.........and the finished Demon shafts ready to assemble and fit.........Paul has also managed to add more body filler to the nosecone and its really starting to take shape now, hopefully won't be long and i can move the buggy to my garage and start taking a mould from it.Sort of a weird update as i have been working on lots of little things but i only get like 20 minutes here or 15 minutes there to do work. Just thought you all should know that i haven't given up on this Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crazy_eyes Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 just found this project and read through it and........................................omfg this will be a flying machine, i wish i had the funds to do a project like this. I've always wanted to get a bike enginge in the back of a fiat 126, anyway good luck with the project mate and i'll be keeping an eye on this.Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
_shaun_ Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 great to see your still getting little bits done on this nose cone looks great go-kart steering wheel should give u some brown pant moments if u hit the an sharp corners Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve GT Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 glad to see she's still getting a few bits done to her and you havnt forgot about her roll on the next update wether its 3 days or 3 months i shall sit here with great patience haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 Thanks for the replies guys Always makes me feel good all the posative comments.Crazy eyes, you don't need a HUGE budget to do something like this. I have been spending bits here and there but i reckon i have spent about 8k total. maybe a little more. Seems like a lot of money but there are people that spend way more on their cars. If you spend a little each month it soon gets done.Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 love this jason matey! good to see some more progress. i wana come for a ride x Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taggy Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I sense the car getting dusty Jason, sneak off from the Mrs and give the real woman some attention!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 Yes the car is getting very dusty indeed, even with the dustsheet thrown over it I haven't touched the thing now for months, and its just been sat there and left. I have added a little bit of body filler here and there as we use it at work and i make a point of always mixing up too much so that when i have some left i just lift the cover and add a little more to the nosecone. The house we bought still needs a lot of work and i have been spending all my time and money on that. Plus my Roadster died in a big way a month or so back and i have been busting my balls trying to earn more money to pay for that. Im now going to be on my third engine in 4 weeks Anyway, the Demon will not be getting sold as i just love it to bits and WILL have it done at some point. I know many kitcars get left and then people loose interest and then just sell it down the line but i promise that won't happen as i really do want it done. Just give me time, lots of time but i will have it finished Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Josh@TunerLifestyle Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 glad to hear you arnt guna sell as this will be full on win when its done! even if it takes a week or 10 years im looking forward to seeing it complete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 glad to hear you arnt guna sell as this will be full on win when its done! even if it takes a week or 10 years im looking forward to seeing it complete Yes more like 10 years than a week i think.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Anyway, the Demon will not be getting sold as i just love it to bits and WILL have it done at some point. I know many kitcars get left and then people loose interest and then just sell it down the line but i promise that won't happen as i really do want it done. Just give me time, lots of time but i will have it finished That's what we like to hear! All the best with the house Quote Link to post Share on other sites
presogti Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 this is awesome,well done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 Just a little update.The buggy is still here and i haven't really had any time to do anything on it recently with work being so busy and also trying to sort out the house. The buggy is still under a cover and gathering dust. However i did manage to go to Autosport International at the NEC on sunday and i really am wanting this thing built. Seing all the awesome cars has made me just want this thing built. I did manage to buy a few little parts for the car that i have had trouble finding and i have loads to get on with now.My current workload is crazy but will ease up around mid march time so the plan is when there is more room in the workshop i can roll the beast forward and get cracking. Don't worry guys and gals.............one day she will see the light of day.Thats it for now,Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taggy Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I was just about to give you a poke to make sure you hadnt forgotten about us, really find this build interesting. So what have you got on your to do list to get it running and more importantly how much money do you reckon its gonna cost you to get there.I wish i lived closer i would love to help out with this thing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Don't worry i haven't forgotten about you guys. I actually need very few parts to complete the project. The main expensive parts i need are some road legal tyres, probably be R888's and a hybrid CT9. Everything else i need is just little things here and there. I just need time more than enything to complete it. and thats something i have none of at the moment. However having said that there is nothing i can do on the house this weekend so i have saturday and sunday to crack on with it. Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taggy Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 you will be a legend at the car shows in this thing! Please tell me you will take it on the track Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cazzac2222 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Love this project mate, really different and unique Also, i may have just the turbo for you may be selling soon, brand new TD12 Hybrid CT9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K24_glanza Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 This is a truely amazing project. Thanks for the inspiration. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Thanks for the comments guys really makes me want to get it done even more.@Taggy, this aint for show's mate, of course i will take it to every show i can but it aint going to win any show and shine prizes. Its purely built to be driven hard and try and shut down some supercars. and oh yes track use! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nutnut Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 See this a long time agoWould love to see it finished Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Hiya buddy. Long time no speak. hope your well dude. Yes i would like to see this finished also. lolJason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 Right then..................Think its that time, finally.*** Update Time ***Well with all my time being spent on sorting the house i have had very little free time, and with work being really busy as well i just haven't had the chance to get the buggy out and get any work done on it. The workshop is rammed and there is currently no room to get to the buggy to do any work so its just been sat under the dust sheet for the last 5-6 months.Well today Sarah was dragged into work for the day and its too cold here (- to do any brickwork today so i had the day to myself. Rather than just loaf out for the day i decided to go into work with Sarah and get some work done on the buggy. Really glad i did as i managed to geta few bits done and had a good day of just cracking on with it.First thing to do was get the workshop cleared and get the buggy out and see what was what......how it started off the day...............A few weeks back i managed to find 5 minutes to cover the steering wheel centre in foam and then suede so now hopefully its a bit more IVA friendly.First thing to do today was get everything sorted out as i have loads of bits just everywhere in the workshop, under my desk, in box's on the buggy etc.....also picked these rather nice zip on coilover covers from Autosport International a few weeks back, will keep the rear coilovers all clean and scum free....now im all organised and everything is easy to find when i need it.Then i started by getting the new rear painted calipers fitted.....Then got the lime green gear gaiter glued to the surround and on the car.............Started making up the compensator for the handbrake and i think i have now sorted it. Will find out hopefully soon when i find time to fit it and trial it out.....Got the front nosecone filled with a bit more filler and then gave it a quick sand with the orbital and just sprayed a quick coat of primer to see the rough finish. Obviously it needs a lot more work but its getting there slowly.....While sorting out the parts under my desk i found the clear cam cover that i bought a while back. Had a little think about this as it doesn't fit on the engine with my non stop tunning adjustable cam. Decided to try and cut the standard cover up to create a spacer piece and it worked a treat. Was a bit fiddly cutting it up and sanding it smooth but im glad i spent the time. It looks spot on and you wouldn't think it was the old cover cut down. It also now means that the new cam cover has retained the rubber gasket around the edge so its sealed properly around it....before.....cut up, this is the remains of the old cover......and the finished article, looks so good in the flesh.....Really happy with the finish and its another part fitted that i had lying about.Then got the rear plate brackets welded to the rear bar.....and while i had the welder out i knocked up a quick bracket for the rear tow eye and got that welded to the rear bar as well. This will be fitted after the dreaded IVA test of course.....Well that was today Sort of worked on a bit of everything really but was good to get some work done on the buggy and get a few parts out of their box's and fitted. Doubt i will get any time to do much work on it now till after march when work is back to normal and im not working stupid hours.Comments welcome as always people Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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