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> Out with the old...in with the new...Britain's Racecar Development, Subaru Engine, Lotus Suspension! Time to go racing!
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post Feb 9 2012, 03:16 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol
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Wow that cage makes the car look so much better. Glad you HAD to get rid of the old one. Work looks good.
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post Feb 9 2012, 05:14 PM
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WOW any resemblance to a 914 is purly accidential. you will scare a lot of the high priced racers to DEATH
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post Feb 29 2012, 05:46 PM
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Good progress on the car this last weekend. Got the rear suspension geometry all worked out and the shocks mounted, fuel tank enclosure done, most of the cage welded in and bolted up all the suspension components to the car and actually put the car on the ground.

The goal is to get the car out for shake-down runs on my next trip down there. We shall see if that happens, still need to get a couple of custom components made and I am hoping everything fits.

Here is the rear sub-frame completed with the rear shock mounts in place and the control arms all bolted on. Sitting on the bench, it looks awesome.

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Rear rocker mount completed and shock in place. The final shock length will be longer for the correct motion ratios.

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Rear sub-frame going back into the car. We will put quick-disconnects on various lines to make the process a bit easier.

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Rear sub-frame assembly from underneath. Two bars added to support the shock mounts. The assembly is very strong and comes in and out with ease.

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post Feb 29 2012, 05:50 PM
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Due to lack of space in front trunk and the fact that I need to keep the fuel away from the hot radiator air, I move the fuel tank into the passenger compartment and built an enclosure since it must be fully sealed.

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View of the enclosed fuel tank from the front trunk.

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Another view of the fuel tank enclosure. You can see that it is also enclosing the passenger side radiator line and just inside of the cage bar going to the front suspension.

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Fuel tank enclosure all welded up.

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Fuel tank enclosure with the access door mounted.

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post Feb 29 2012, 05:54 PM
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Most of the cage welded in. Still need to weld in the petty bar, the harness bar, and two bars to the top of the front suspension assembly.

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Another view of the cage and the kick-ass Rothsport Quick Disconnect for the steering wheel.

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Front view of the cage and front suspension.

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Front suspension installed with the steering rack in place. Need to decide where I am going to mount the electrical panel and tidy up the radiator lines. You can also see the fuel tank enclosure door in place.

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Side view of the front trunk.

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First iteration of exhaust routing. I don't have room to go backwards thru the suspension area so this seems to be the best route.

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View of the exhaust routing with the water line in place. Still need to complete the wategate dump back into the exhaust stream.

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Exhaust routing into the fender well area. It will dump outside the fender and allow for additional mufflers to meet sound regulations.

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Top view of exhaust routing.

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Still a lot of work to get done, but progress has been steady and I can't wait to drive it.

-Britain
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post Feb 29 2012, 06:36 PM
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You know Britain, most people understand "going down a slippery slope" to be a warning. You appear to have embraced it as a recommendation. Amazing work, from concept through execution.
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post Feb 29 2012, 06:39 PM
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QUOTE(DBCooper @ Feb 29 2012, 04:36 PM) *

You know Britain, most people understand "going down a slippery slope" to be a warning. You appear to have embraced it as a recommendation. Amazing work, from concept through execution.



Ha...you know I can't stop once I start falling. As an engineer, I love this stuff. The chance to build something and learn along the way is very fulfilling to me....especially when you get to drive the stink out of it when you are done.

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post Feb 29 2012, 08:53 PM
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When its done, are you going to bring it back up north or leave it where its dry, get more exposure and can run nearly year round? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Great Job!
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post Mar 1 2012, 10:35 AM
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QUOTE(BKLA @ Feb 29 2012, 06:53 PM) *

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When its done, are you going to bring it back up north or leave it where its dry, get more exposure and can run nearly year round? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Great Job!



I plan to run it down in So-Cal till about June and then bring it back North for the Packwood National Tour at the end of June.

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post Mar 1 2012, 11:03 AM
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Britain,

Can you give us a heads-up on when and where you will be running in SoCal? Would be great to check out the car in person to admire the nice and innovative work.

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post Mar 1 2012, 11:16 AM
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Britain,

Can you give us a heads-up on when and where you will be running in SoCal? Would be great to check out the car in person to admire the nice and innovative work.

Andys


Yea, will do. Once the car is ready to go, I will just search for local events at El Toro on Where2Race (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Mar 2 2012, 11:48 AM
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Holy crap! This modification is stunning!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Mar 2 2012, 03:27 PM
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Holy crap! This modification is stunning!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)



Many Thanks!

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post Mar 28 2012, 03:50 PM
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Aweomse build! Can't wait to see more pregress.
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post Mar 28 2012, 04:02 PM
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Thanks. I will be down in So-Cal this weekend starting tomorrow morning and the plan is to have it driving around for some shake down runs. That all depends on if I receive the last few custom parts. I will have some good pictures to post in a few days.

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post Mar 29 2012, 10:39 AM
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waiting for new pictures and updates!
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post Mar 29 2012, 11:16 AM
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b-b-b-b-b-b-bad to the bone!
I look forward to seeing it in action
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post Mar 29 2012, 04:57 PM
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I'm in at #1610, JP...

Man that's coming along nicely, Britain...

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post Apr 4 2012, 04:33 PM
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Some great updates as we get closer and closer to having the car on the track.

First up, exhaust. Since we ran out of room to route the exhaust out the back of the car, I had to modify the arrangement to allow it to be routed out the side of the engine bay. Here is the new wastegate plumbing completed. I added a second flex joint to make installation on the second wastegate a bit easier. Also got the nice V-Band for the muffler connection.

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Another view of the wastegate plumbing. Getting the joints to line up took quite a bit of time.

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With the muffler attached.

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Here is the complete Sub-frame back out of the car ready for final welding, painting, and then reassembly.

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Engine and transmission reinstalled in the sub-frame.

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post Apr 4 2012, 04:36 PM
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On to the interior...or cockpit I guess since there is not much interior.

Cockpit is all ready to go. Switches mounted, remote brake bias adjuster installed, dash mounted...

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Fuel tank enclosure completed and tank/fuel pump mounted.

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View of the fuel tank enclosure from the front.

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Fuel tank enclosure door closed and tank seals from inside the car completely.

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