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Re: My new track project

#181 Post by DF »

on one of my doors
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Re: My new track project

#182 Post by DF »

Have been unable to work on the car as much as i would like but heres a couple of bits,
Carbon spoiler,

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One of aluns exellent fiberglass wings( if anyones in dought about the fit dont be )
I have modded for a vent nearly ready to take a mold from
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Fuel pumps and hard lines
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Made a battery box holder ,fitted the extinguisher bracket and put a false floor in
washer bottle fitted and water inj pump,
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Also took a trip to pro alloy for a fuel tank (ouch)
Be done in 3 weeks
Ps the spoiler weighs 1lb, without the back part which i have made today
Not a lot diff in weight but looks the doggs :-)
2eyes

Re: My new track project

#183 Post by 2eyes »

They look fantastic WOW.
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Re: My new track project

#184 Post by DavePoth »

You're certainly not mucking around, are you? I thought ALG1K was hardcore but this is going to be mad. 8)
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Re: My new track project

#185 Post by DF »

Thanks ,
Just been told redundancey imminent so may take longer to finnish with no cash to buy bits
As i was funding this with my overtime money :( :(
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#186 Post by JPB »

That's a pain. :idea: How about looking for some sponsorship to finish the project?
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#187 Post by DF »

JPB wrote:That's a pain. :idea: How about looking for some sponsorship to finish the project?
mmmm i wonder
I have 2 months to find out my fate as the company i work for is closing and relocating
I have been there 19 years so i dont know if i get plant closure redundancy package as we dont have a
union or an official on site ,
Im in the t&gwu so will need to do some digging,,
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Re: My new track project

#188 Post by Jon Tilson »

I thought you worked for Jag.
Did I miss something as they are recruiting?

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#189 Post by DF »

Jon Tilson wrote:I thought you worked for Jag.
Did I miss something as they are recruiting?

Jonners
I work at Jag for a supplier
I used to work at jag on the engine build, test
As the engines went to bridge end I chose to take my redundancy
And did quite a bit of travelling ,
I then returned to jag employment about a year later on a temporary contract
I then heard one of the managers was setting up a company to which I moved to
But I still work at jag sites as I know the cars and more importantly the managers of several key areas
I may be moving back under jag employment have to see how it pans out ;-)
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#190 Post by Jon Tilson »

Well as with all the rest of us I wish you every success. I'm sure a man with your talents won't be under-used for long.

Jon
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#191 Post by DF »

Jon Tilson wrote:Well as with all the rest of us I wish you every success. I'm sure a man with your talents won't be under-used for long.

Jon
Cheers Jon,
I do really need to win that lottery ,,
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Re: My new track project

#192 Post by SprintV8 »

Jon Tilson wrote:Well as with all the rest of us I wish you every success. I'm sure a man with your talents won't be under-used for long.

Jon
I'll second that.

Just show them the build of this Dolomite or even ALG1K
2011 Mini Clubman John Cooper Works. S Daily Driver.
1980 Dolomite Sprint with a touch of BLTS
Balanced Lightened and Tweaked 13B Rotary and SsuperCharged.
Back in my possession 22 September 2019.
Rebuilding the Sprint time taken so far, 111Hrs@15/12/2020
212Hrs @31/12/2021
352 @ 28/11/2022
455Hrs @ 20/10/2023
565Hrs @ 07/12/2024
This is time taken at the Sprint not necessary time worked.

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Project 13B Sprint now back on..
No Pistons No Cams how’s it gonna Run Brap Brap?
DF

Re: My new track project

#193 Post by DF »

Thanks:-)
SprintV8 wrote:
Jon Tilson wrote:Well as with all the rest of us I wish you every success. I'm sure a man with your talents won't be under-used for long.

Jon
I'll second that.

Just show them the build of this Dolomite or even ALG1K
Thanks :-)
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Re: My new track project

#194 Post by Carledo »

Well if all else fails, there looks to be a good business opportunity in making carbon fibre panels! (not just for Dollys though!) good luck!

Steve

PS if you do go into production, I'd like a bonnet!
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Re: My new track project

#195 Post by DF »

Carledo wrote:Well if all else fails, there looks to be a good business opportunity in making carbon fibre panels! (not just for Dollys though!) good luck!

Steve

PS if you do go into production, I'd like a bonnet!
Ok i will keep that in mind,
I am putting the first front spoiler i made on ebay as i want to moddify the original a little more ;-)
I only made that one to see how it would come out as i didnt want to fit the back part to it and it works ok with just the front,
I bet its the only one in existence !
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