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Hi All As is obvious I havent been posting many pictures, let me try and remedy that by showing some details of things that took up so much time. Steering column and pedal box. One of the challenges on a scratch build mid-engine chassis is packaging the pedals, steering column and rack, front...

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I've see some cars secured by straps looped over the tires. Depends if the deck has suitable cross braces or brackets to allow that. It needs a point directly in front of and behind the tire, and a third to hook the strap end to so you can pull the strap ratchet buckle tight.

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Depends on the wife. I know ladies who are very happy in an open minimalistic sports car, but others who would never be happy to have their hairstyle deranged. Is she happy on a motorcycle with a helmet on? Might work for her. Some other forums would ask for picture of wife to asses:)

Thanks for the comments Guys Most of the tubing has a 1.6 mm wall thickness, except for the members to which suspension brackets and damper mounts are welded, and the members around the engine adaptor plate, where I used 2 mm wall thickness. Tubing is mostly 25 mm and 19 mm square and round...

Welcome from me also, fantastic project. Will read with interest. Agree with your comments about following a proven shape. Regards

Finally a mention of some progress. Eventually I can unscrew the 99 percent finished tacked up space frame from the build table and weigh it. Very roughly (on bathroom scales) it weighs 110 kg / 243 lbs. without the roll bar and 123 kg / 271 lbs. with. That includes all mounting brackets for...

""preload my 220lbs spring for 2", will that make it a 440 or a 660lbs."". Preloading the spring will not change the spring rate, only the ride height. if you want a different spring rate you need to get different springs. Regards Fred

Hi Peter Thanks for your post, and the kind compliments. Your car looks fabulous, the stance in the picture looks spot on. I have been making progress on my project, the space frame is almost ready for final welding, roll bar is made and I have solved lots of problems like mounting the pedal...

Hi Guys I'm still here, and back working on the project. Making good progress on the chassis, must put some pics up soon. All the wishbones are made, the drive shafts are made, and soon I will need to get the fuel tanks made. Regards Fred W B

Living in Port Elizabeth where Hi-Tech are based and knowing Jimmy Price I was lucky enough to be invited to the local premier showing with some of the staff from Hi-Tech and key suppliers last night. Thoroughly enjoyed the movie. Cheers Fred W B

Hi Mike Thanks for your response, I will definitely look out for the Piper stand. Regards Fred

HI All I been able to plan a trip to the UK to include attending the Silverstone Classic this year. Plan is do Practice day on Friday 20th July 20th (without wife), Race day Saturday 21st (with wife). Any tips that would enable us to make the most of our visit?. Cheers Fred W...

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