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Cheers guys - some interesting comments there. Thanks :thumbsup:

Hi Guys I've been wondering about this for a little while now... what are the merits of these two types of bolts? You obviously see both types on vehicles, but when would you choose one over the other? I guess there's the fact that in confined spaces one type may be a little easier to access...

The horseshoe is all welded up now (just need to add a couple more cross braces to the engine area) and I've welded the steering rack mount in place. It was nice to (temporarily) install a component on the chassis after working with steel stock for so long!

Engine is from 1996 so will need to fit a couple of cats. Plan is to use some compact ones just after the collectors before going into 2 separate silencers. The GT Forte plans include the inboard suspension mounting points, but not actual details of the wishbones. Once you know what wheel...

Hi Duncan Sounds like you've got a plan coming together! I can definitely recommend scratch building - it's a lot of work, but really satisfying. Watching how a few lengths of steel stock are (slowly!) turning into a 1960s super car is pretty exciting. I don't think fitting the Audi V8 in...

For part of the chassis there are a couple of tubes which have an angled cut at one end and an angled cut which joints another round tube at the other end. For the end joining another tube, there's a neat programme here which provides a template you can use to make the cut. For the plain...

Great stuff Nick. Looking forward to seeing your project progress too.

Cheers Phil Yep, I forgot to include all the time spent correcting, re-doing and 'improving'....! Gearbox mount. Darrin's got a good photo of this on his build log, post 143. I'll probably do something similar, maybe a mild steel bracket with a gusset for a little extra strength. For the...

Ah, the wine rack - one of my favourite tools in the garage. When I can't get my regular tools to do what I want, the wine rack often throws up some interesting solutions! And if that fails, there's always the beer cabinet... :)

Just about got the horseshoe set up for tacking and welding. When I set out to build the chassis, I don't think I fully appreciated that welding would only amount to about 1% of the effort with 99% spent measuring, checking measurements, cutting, filing, checking measurements, setting out...

Cheers guys - sounds like a good plan.

Hi Keith If it was me I'd weld it in place rather than pinning it. I've seen other quick release hubs where as part of the kit, the centre spline is provided and you just weld it onto the steering shaft. eg.... Deluxe Splined Q/R Steering Hub - Black

OK - cheers David. I'm thinking it might be easier to do away with this collapsible section and maybe go for a collapsible boss instead...

Sorry for jumping in here, but may be relevant for Keith too.... David - have you found anything suitable to use for the plastic pin or did you manage to get it out without breaking it?

This guy's got the same engine as me... Quickest "production engine" VW/Audi in the world [email protected] - YouTube Not sure if mine will be as fast though :)

Welded up the horseshoe bits and also had time to have a quick play with a vertical slide I got for my birthday a little while ago. I'm hoping I'll be able to make the door handles with it.

Cheers Dave. Yep, instantly seeing the result of your effort is great for motivation. Hope I can keep some motivation for the slower / less visible bits :) David. Good idea - definitely easier to weld in some extra threaded tube now, rather than later. Current plan is to fix the seat directly...

Cheers David I had a discussion with Mrs harvs about seat belts the other day. Let's say I didn't really sell the idea of a 6 point harness too well, so the current plan is 4-point :). Will give the gearbox mounting some thought - thanks.

I've been working in Mexico so haven't done a huge amount recently. But back now and it's great to be in the garage again :). I've got the tunnel in. Welded the top joints and will weld the other sides when the chassis is next turned over. Started cutting out the sections for the horseshoe too...

Hi Julian If (UK) Julian isn't still interested in these seats, then I am :). Cheers James