Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

[brettp]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

top job looks the nuts

[team_zi]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Spotted an error with the wiring of the intermittent wiper relay, so I've rewired the box, and it all tests out OK now.

Schematic can be downloaded here.

http://www.zetecinside.com/xr2/download/black_box_wiring_schematic.pdf

[team_zi]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Added umpteen wires to the cable loom today, power for the Lambda sensor, the DL1 datalogger, and control wires from the ECU to the control box, for the Radiator Fan relay, and fuel pump relay.

The lid on the isolator is now fitted using M3 allen bolts, and I've run a pair of wires from the control box to the isolator, so that when the isolator is opened (ie battery kill is pulled) the power to the ignition loom is also disrupted, to prevent the engine from running on.



Also fitted the control box to the car re-using the same quick release latches I used on the previous box.


Still no sign of a contract, so I'll be in the garage again Weds.

And still no sign of the Innovate LC-1 from Burtons. I think its gone walkies.

I wired up the DL1 with the Dash 3 display today. I'm not going to use if for revs, etc, it'll just be used for the speed/time display.

[team_zi]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Some better pics

[team_zi]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Burtons confirmed that the Lambda will be with me tomorrow (Friday)

Yesterday lunch time, I ripped out the old wiring for the fuel pump and rear lights/brake lights, and I've added new wires (fewer than before) and also the two shielded twisted pair cables for the rear wheel speed sensors. These both run to the ECU.

When I wired the rear lights in in 2002, I included cables for indicators etc, so these are now removed.

It was -5 outside last night, so I didn't manage any more progress, but I did finish off some more of the crimbo cake. 8-)

This wiring is now seriously doing my head in, and I hope that it doesn't go one for much longer, as I'm questioning my own sanity as to why I took a working car apart. 8-|

[dobuy]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

well I had planned to wire my car myself until I saw how difficult it was on your thread.....

[team_zi]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

A little Insanity helps...

[exboyracer]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

You're doing some great work there mate, I love the attention to detail

Wiring can be a pain in the arse but don't give up, you're almost there...

[cossie matt]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Graham, just a thought mate but if you wanted to do track days wouldn't it be a good idea to keep the indicators? Wouldn't like to see you make the car so specialized that you couldn't use it for more than a few minutes at a time and enjoy all your hard work out on track

[team_zi]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Do you need indicators on track days? I've never had to prove that they worked in the past...

The Innovate LC1 turned up today, from Graham Goodes in Leicester of all places.
Just reading the installation notes, looks very straight forwards.

Slight change of plan with the oil temperature sender. I was going to have the DL1 datalogger record the temp, but the S80 does it, so the cable now terminates at the ECU 8-) and I'll have the DL1 read the temp from the S80 via canbus.

[Tristan]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

just read the thread from start to finish..................blown away . I thought I was"handy", but fcuk me , I feel pretty useless now! Amazing detail Graham , its gonna be some giant killer!

[team_zi]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Thanks, and I hope it is too..... 8-)

Sleeved the wires to the dashboard using the Nomex last night, and added couple of spare wires to the dashboard loom, just in case I add something in the future that needs them. The end of the loom will have a ITT Cannon connector, so it can be unscrewed and disconnected from the dashboard. I'll get the bits ordered today from www.rswww.com

I'll try to get some more Nomex from work today. I need some of the really small diameter sleeving, for the wires that supply the DL1 and wiper motor, to keep everything looking standard. About 6M should do 8-)

At the Autosport show on Thursday, I'll be on the lookout for a dashboard binnacle. I've only a few instruments, but the binnacle needs to look right.

[dobuy]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

OK, so I will be at the show on Thursday, will keep a look out for a bloke fondling wiring loom components...

[team_zi]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

8-)

I'll be the saddo taking pictures of engine bays and dashboards, with the carrier bag full of brochures and stickers. Nothing ever changes.

[Tristan]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

8-)

I'll be the saddo taking pictures of engine bays and dashboards, with the carrier bag full of brochures and stickers. Nothing ever changes.

Pretty sure that's actually me? lol