Search results

Hi, i didn't get a rear window when ordering the front laminated glass. Starting to regret that now, but want to know what other builders did. The surface that needs to be covered is not far from flat when i but a ruler on, but it does have a soft bend in it. Would it be feasible to mount a...

Looking to save some money on the stud girdle for my SBF302 block. Tried finding a file myself, but to no luck. Does anyone here sit on a file to be able to cut out my own girdle in 1/2" mild steel?

Hi there, since the graziano transmission seems quite popular then maybe someone out there knows more than me about the r-tronic unit that audi uses to control it on their automatic/paddle versions of the r8? the goal here is to control the valves and take input from the sensors from the...

Looking for help here. I want a lucas switch as topic, but having a hard time finding it. It is gonna operate the electric e-brake, and it have to be momentary for the IVA.(stupid rules)

Hi, I might have a problem on hand here, i asked smith how to drive their GT40 spec tacho gauge, and the answer seems to be that MSD 5520 make to large of a signal voltage and it just swamps the gauge and it drops down to zero instead. Since this seems to be a theoretical problem so far (since i...

I bought an std aircon kit from carbuilder.com. But the wiring, is it actually as described on the homepage? https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/trinary-switch-for-air-con Because the industry standard seems to be that the blue wires switches the compressor on, and not the condensor fans... Can...

Hi, I am about to start planning the wiring loom for the car excluding the engine wiring that will be a separate loom directly from the engine management system. Any standard looms documented that i could use as a starting point and modify to get a complete picture? (Looms for gt40 replicas that is)

Hi, i am at the stage where i have started the paneling of the chassis. What are the experience from the people out there that have finished builds, does deadening the cockpit do any good, or is it wasted weight since the engine will be so loud anyway? Will coat the wheelarches with rubber on...

Hi, i am about to order parts to get the wiper installation going. I have measured that i have an area of 170-630mm that the wiper kan work on atleast, wich should result in a 400mm arm, and 450mm blade. But i still want to ask you other builders here what length combination you used, and more...

Hi, i have bought Morrison striker plates and made my own pin on the lathe to fit the locking mechanism. Now i am wondering how to utilize the springreturned wedge(no better word for it?) It doesn't seem to be able to use it for making the car "pop" the door as initially though it should be used...

Hi, i'm trying to get my head wrapped around how to calculate a good size on the ITB's i want to install for my future 347 stroker (Ford smallblock stroked) Aim is 600+BHP N/A tuned. I want a fast responding throttle, and therefore i don't want to oversize so the respons feels slow. I have seen...

I need advice on how to store the bodyshell. More specific the front and rear clips. They are currently resting on the chassi, but since i lack the extra space in my garage to simply just put them on a empty space on the floor, i need some more creative solutions. Apparently hanging them on...

Been a long time now since i last posted here. I'm trying to get the rear suspension together on paper before i manufacture it. What i can't figure out is how to handle the type of suspension. Should i see the trailingarms as an extension of the wishbones and thereby make them equal length...

As topic, what colorcode is the Ford GT720 mirage in orange? The color would really make a GT40 replica for me :) Seen CAV version in orange too that i think is the same color. Any insight here?

Hi there, I'm looking for drawings on engine adapterplate, flywheel and centerbearing holder to mate a smallblock ford engine with audi 01e gearbox. I know there are several suppliers out there as well. But i want to be able to make it myself with the help of tested drawings that work...

Hi, i'm about to start my project soon and want to be a step ahead and get started with the design of the frame and suspensionparts asap. This means i'm looking into what programs are the easiest to draw tubular frames in and also engine parts and suspension parts. Best i found so far that...

Hi! I am planing my GT40 build atm and want to hear from people who have finished or are nearly finished with their scratchbuilds what the final cost of the build landed on. Please tell me a little about the finished car so i can get an idea of how much was sourced from suppliers and what...