Alanapone's Red VTS. Caged, stripped, track toy. - Page 62 - Saxperience

Alanapone^p · 3rd June 2014, 22:54

Well, Not got much done these past few days due to awful weather. I have been reading up and looking at wiring diagrams so I know what I need to look at to get the rev counter working again. Hopefully I can get that sorted this week. I then need to get my hands on a jigsaw so I can start to make this dash panel and tidy up the dash a bit. Once thats all done, I need to put some fresh coolant in the engine and she's ready for the track on the 19th.

Lot to do and diminishing amounts of time. In all seriousness, this might be the last track time she see's for a while. We NEED to find a new place to live that has a garage and these two sprogs are chomping my hard earned faster than I can earn it. Just need a small lottery win and we'll be reet.

Alanapone^p · 8th June 2014, 18:41

I didn't get much time on the car again but I did manage to get this on:

And I got all the dash back together and ready for my centre console to be chopped up and fitted.

Made the cardboard template too.

Given up try I g to figure out how to sort the rev counter issue so it can wait until after the sprint day.

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Sam^p · 8th June 2014, 19:59

We will try my dials on the 19th, dont know if they are compatible. Someone might know:
Mk2 VTR (2001) dials in a Mk1 VTS??

Alanapone^p · 8th June 2014, 21:24

Could do mate. I might see if I can find another set in the meantime. Sure I read somewhere that the clocks "talk" to the ecu for the mileage and can cause issues or lock up if their is a difference... Dunno if this is true or not though.

Also modded a sax-p web address sticker while I was at it earlier and put her to sleep under the cover I forgot we bought ages ago so the Sun strip sticker can set without the cats climbing on it or any rain getting under it.

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Sam^p · 9th June 2014, 02:24

Not heard that before, we will try it when we get home then lol

I like the saxp sticker like that, looks a bit more modern with the older style font.

greyjasper51 · 9th June 2014, 07:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam

We will try my dials on the 19th, dont know if they are compatible. Someone might know:
Mk2 VTR (2001) dials in a Mk1 VTS??

Yeah im sure they are compatible, i have some spares if your worried about damaging yours?

BIG · 9th June 2014, 16:57

Nice progress as always alan

Alanapone^p · 9th June 2014, 16:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam

Not heard that before, we will try it when we get home then lol

I like the saxp sticker like that, looks a bit more modern with the older style font.

Yeah, I like it too. Sure I saw it done years back by someone but hey, looks better anyway.

Quote:

Originally Posted by greyjasper51

Yeah im sure they are compatible, i have some spares if your worried about damaging yours?

Cheers dude. Let me try and see if it's the clock first, if it is then I'll get some other clocks and see if ryanmt still does mileage adjustment etc.

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Alanapone^p · 10th June 2014, 22:50

Got the dash chopped back a bit and the centre console is getting done. Just a few more bits to sort and get it fitted.

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Alanapone^p · 12th June 2014, 21:51

I was having a quick look round the car earlier and spotted the drivers side cv joint is covered in grease... Hopefully it has just popped off and will go back on and stay in place with the aid of a big jubilee clip.

Just another thing to add to the list of jobs for Saturday.

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roosie · 12th June 2014, 22:50

i just change the whole driveshaft sometimes its easier.

Alanapone^p · 12th June 2014, 22:57

Normally I would but cash is properly tight at the minute so a bodge job is the only option really. Soon as I get the cash, i'll get another.

Alanapone^p · 15th June 2014, 19:27

Yesterday was a busy day! My usual crew came over to help out and we got a fair bit done.

Cv joint was cleaned up, re-packed with grease and a couple of beasty zip ties are holding it all in place. Hopefully it all holds now.

We then set to sorting the brakes and ended up striping, cleaning and greasing the calipers and scrubbing the pads to get rid of the top layer of crud. Everything was then put back together and the fluid all bled to make sure there is no air in the system.

Today I managed to get the front cage legs bolted down a bit better and the centre console built and fitted. There is a lot more to these things than I first thought but after a bit of head scratching it all sits in nicely. It's not the best job ever but it seems to have worked nicely.

Just got to sort a couple more little bits and it's ready for the track again.

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blackie_2k5 · 16th June 2014, 17:25

centre is looking tidy, you never even had a cage in this last time i seen this tread lol, sprint day should be mint

also.. think the dials will most likely be diff. the mk1 before digi dials used slip on spade connectors iirc.. and the later ones are plugs

Alanapone^p · 16th June 2014, 17:48

Cheers Blackie... That was a fair while back then, seems like i've had the cage forever hahaha

Just took the car round the block and it stops LOADS better than before and doesn't sound like a jews harp every time i change direction!

Needs a good run out now to fully test all systems.

Alanapone^p · 17th June 2014, 21:56

Got a bit of time last night to repair the back box. It's not pretty but it's solid... So far!

Then I managed to sort all the crap I'm going to take and pack it neatly ready to go in the car on Thursday.

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Alanapone^p · 19th June 2014, 11:19

Can has drift!

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Alanapone^p · 19th June 2014, 22:06

Well... There we go!! The car survived the day. Had a few minor issues but with them resolved and tyre pressures figured out she did really well! I REALLY need to learn to drive a lot better as Sam's lap times were better than mine until nearly the end however, I never made out I was the next davidtaylor or tiff nedel!! (hurhurhur)

Either way, I have some videos to edit, some data to overlay and some photos to sort through. Then I have a list of new bits that should help me find my driving skillz a bit easier.

blackie_2k5 · 19th June 2014, 22:11

first one is always a learning curve mate(same with everything!), good that you enjoyed it

Alanapone^p · 19th June 2014, 22:20

Cheers blackie, the track was awesome! Only a little karting track so ideal for the saxo's. I started out with a 1.44ish and ended the day on a 1.37 something... I'm sure Sam will be along shortly to remind me of how little a gap their was! Hahaha.

We will deffinately be going back for more fun and to hopefully improve our times. Their were some lovely motors there as well. Shame I was too busy to remember to get many photos of them all. I did get this though!

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