Fostek's R&D department

[FOSSIE]

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No major updates, waiting for some vital parts back from the machine shop now before we can make any major progress, so just been tying up some loose ends.



Fuel tank viewed from the boot side. I still need to sort a filler neck. I wanted to keep the boot as clutter-free as possible; the pump and filter(s) are on the underside of the tank platform, which is ideal for the pump in terms of fuel feed as it's directly underneath the tank's internal collector. Fuel goes through a pre-pump filter, then the pump, another filter, then through rear bulkhead via fittings;



All the fuel hoses are from this stuff. It's smooth bore PTFE lined, with what is basically a kevlar/aramid outer, and crimped fittings. Mega simple, tasty to look at, ultra light, and not silly money either (for once)



Just fitting the exhaust for good now. The manifold is a custom made item from Simpsons, but the rest of the system (which is just a straight pipe, hump over axle, and a back box) I made myself. The white coating is Zircotec ceramic coating, and so is the black coating on the system - although it's not such a high spec coating because naturally the system isn't quite so hot as you get further back. The white coating is a bitch to keep clean; I've banned anyone from touching it unless they've got clean hands!

[flowmetrics]

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Love it!!
Looking forward for updates

[steerfromdarear]

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we need more pics

[mexicotait]

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Cheers tom

[terry2]

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Nice bit of kit

[FOSSIE]

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Tom
Where did you get the banjo fittings for solid brake line from
All I can see is for braided lines

http://www.camauto.com/goodridge/an-adaptors/banjo-bolts/stainless-steel-1608070608

[lukem30]

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Looks awsome so far, nice to see a new approach to things

[mexicotait]

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Tom
Where did you get the banjo fittings for solid brake line from
All I can see is for braided lines

[GavinR]

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A great looking shell and the tank platform is very nice, will definitely help with weight distribution

There's a local chap round here (Josh Payton) running a Mk2 with a 2 litre JRE Vauxhall giving 290 - 300 bhp and he regularly beats the 2.5 litre cars and had a couple of 1st O/A's on single venues in 2013

With regards to seating position, when I went to fibreglass seats 5 years ago, I ended up removing the seat rails to get myself low enough in the car - the side mounts are bolted through the floor with thick plates. But I don't have an exhaust tunnel so that helps, there's just a bulge in the floor behind the seat for the centre silencer

Looking forward to seeing how close to the minimum weight you can get

[mexicotait]

Fostek's R&D department

Well after saying that I tried to look and confirm it but I couldn't find anything in the blue book after a quick scan.
However at the rally of the midlands a few years ago I saw a 911 fail scrut whilst wearing split rims
He then returned to scrut later with different rims and passed

I asked later as I was having a mosey around the car and they confirmed they had been asked to change the rims

Mr salkeld will be your best bet

[rallysunbeam]

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Stunning build. Watching that car grow is a treat. Thanks.

[FOSSIE]

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Your right tom no split rims in rallying

Where does it say that Luke?

[clarky205]

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This build is a work of art!! I only hope my escort looks half as good when it is done!!

[freddy686868]

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At 6 foot 3 i have the same problem, you very soon run out of headroom with a helmet on and a cage in the way!

Unfortunate on your choice of wheels. There was a rumour compomotive might be starting limited production again at some point? I guess there is always second hand ones around if you needed a temporary solution.

I know a guy who deals in compomotive a s they have started making the 17"/18" wheels again so far.

[muckerbarry]

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Thanks for the extra shell pictures. I thought I was the only one with the problem of not getting the seat low enough! I,m 6’4” and I’ve a really long torso. I ended up cutting a pocket into the floor under my seat at the tunnel side to get the seat low enough, the pocket isnt pretty but it got me an extra inch, the seat is still not nearly as low as Id like it….

But apparently tall people are paid more, and i'm great at reaching high stuff, so swings and roundabouts....