Hi guys, work commitments and a new bathroom have prevented me making much progress, but ....
A whole day on the car with no or little interruptions !
Was targeting getting the spider and front clip on for the day, but achieved a bit more than expected. Started by getting the laser level out again and checking the centre line of the car was correct and marking it up. Everything was then set from that centre line. Not sure if other have done it that way but it made sence to me to find a datum.
Put the spider where I felt it should be and laid the screen on to see how it sat, not to bad really.
Then offered up one of the doors and adjusted the front edge of the spider to suit the door and the 920mm spacing as it says in the build manual.
A little bit of give and take here and there, but always keeping the laser on and the parts aligned.
The rear upright face of the door was used to adjust the rear of the spider forwards or backwards to suit it profile.
Put the front clip on and low and behold it fits almost perfectly to the new position of the front of the spider.
So decided to push my luck and go for the rear clamshell as well and see how that mated to the spider.
Needs a bit of attention inside to get it around some of the chassis, but in general it lines up about right and when viewed in relation to the rest of the body I have to say Ii am quite happy so far.
There are a few minor issues but nothing that can't be fixed with some light fettling... !
Quite surprised just how good it all joined together. what have I got wrong ?
Two or three pictures attached, looking more and more like a car now.
Off to the USA for 10 days so no more progress on the car, but got a few more parts to pick up at Summit Racing !
Going to drop the engine in next to see how it fits and what routing of the services are needed.
Regards to all
Andrew