Wheels
We've decided to use the stock 4 stud alloys to start with, but with larger tyres that we've got from and E36. The alloys have seen better days after a...
Strapped in
Seat belts are here :) Click me Click me
Downtime
We've been moved to a shiny, new and faster server (again!) sorry for the down time.
Doors!
Today we worked on the doors installing the latches and trimming out the door pockets so that the latches are usable and there are no square or sharp edges. Had...
Stoneleigh 2006
Stoneleigh national car show 2006 was on this week end, was a very good day out with lots of opportunity to pickup ideas and tips from other Sportster builders! We...
Cables
We've spent quite a lot of time on the engine wiring loom this weekend, routing elements of the loom and placing key bits of kit like the ECU. Decided to...
Bits and bobs
Misc items done such as finishing the steering column mount and putting the pedal box in for the last time (we hope!) Click me New tubes added Click me AFM...
New Photochop Gallery
All the colours of the rainbow - Stuart Sportster photochopped into various colours: Click me
More brackets
Decided to use the BMW header tank using Robin's car as a model! Click me AFM bracket part 1 - this fixing is not yet strong enough - the metal...
Spaghetti Junction
Wire, wires everywhere! We've started on the loom this weekend while waiting for the fuel pump! There's only a few bits on construction work left, the main one being the...
Pump Issues
Doh! We've been advised that the Facet pump is not up to the job in a fuel injection system. So we ordered a Sytec PF603 from www.raceparts-direct.com instad with is...
Heater and fuel
Heater pipes added - CBS sent the wrong size pipes - too small, managed to get them on anyway but they kink on the bends so will have to replace...
Power!
A quick trip to B&Q and one hardcore MAPP blow torch later the two oil pipes are bent out of the way of the steering column with ease! Click me...
Busy Weekend
Busy weekend! We've installed the car builder solutions heater and put the oil cooler pipes in. The oil return pipe on the engine received a new spring, washer and o...
Fuel Tank
Today we installed the fuel level sender in the fuel tank - sounds easy but it took most of the day! Stage 1 was to figure out the numbering system...
Water pipes, radiator brackets v3 and oil pipes
Time for another version of the radiator bracket! Its now bolted along the sides with two strips of metal either side of the rad. Bolts need shortening to and a...
Tank, oil, water pipes
A number of new items this week! The modified tank is complete, the oil pipe connections are prepared for clean up. Finally much of the coolant system is planned out...
Order and tank
Order from Car Builder Solutions turned up today, placed on Friday afternoon! One heater and plume, a rivnut gun, universal band and a set of dash warning lights (I really...
Oil Cooler and Radiator
Oil cooler fitment and revised radiator fitment: Click me
Hi Res!
New hires gallery, a few shots from the garage to start with, next time the cars outside this section will grow. Click me
Brakes!
We got the brake pedal back from a friend who was able to bend it for us. Now the positioning is much better giving more room between the accelerator and...