Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

[team_zi]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Dashboard works!

[jason33]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Those guages look so smart

[exboyracer]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Very impressive indeed

[RFJames]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Top Banana Graham. This is coming along really well - I can't wait to do the feature on it ;-)

[team_zi]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

I'll have the dash installed in the housing tonight.
Then I can swap the suspension over, and get the driveshaft ordered (3 weeks lead time)
Then I'll concentrate on the ECU wiring and arrange to take the car down to SFS at Luton for the hose fitting.

Quaife are modifying/developing the IB5+ sequential at the moment, they had some issues when they stripped it down, so its going to be another week or two. ;-)

Any ideas on venues for the shoot James?

[RFJames]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

We've got to do the shoot on some sort of hill climb, surely?! What are your thoughts, I'm open for suggestions?

Ps. I'm loving that dash, very jealous.

I'll have the dash installed in the housing tonight.
Then I can swap the suspension over, and get the driveshaft ordered (3 weeks lead time)
Then I'll concentrate on the ECU wiring and arrange to take the car down to SFS at Luton for the hose fitting.

Quaife are modifying/developing the IB5+ sequential at the moment, they had some issues when they stripped it down, so its going to be another week or two. ;-)

Any ideas on venues for the shoot James?

[Roadsport]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Very nice looking dash Graham. Well wrth the effort. Very cool looking.

[dobuy]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

would have been surprised if it hadn't worked, now just send me you address so I can survey your garage's security system

[team_zi]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

would have been surprised if it hadn't worked, now just send me you address so I can survey your garage's security system

Thats not funny (given the current situation with my NFH)

Dashboard - done

Now I can fit the front suspension and get the driveshaft ordered. (3wk lead time)

[mervhill]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

We've got to do the shoot on some sort of hill climb, surely?! What are your thoughts, I'm open for suggestions?

Maybe Epynt if the car is done in time for that Graham/James?

[cossie matt]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Maybe Epynt if the car is done in time for that Graham/James?

I was going to say that

[team_zi]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Sounds like a plan. 8-)

[team_zi]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Refitted the VW header tank tonight, in preparation for the trip to SFS in Luton.
Took the dashboard out the car and fastened the Cannon connector to the dashboard housing with M3 bolts and nuts.
Then I took it apart again, and removed the bulkhead bracket from the dash and sprayed it with satin black paint. Will reassemble tomorrow.
Still not started the suspension. If I get time over the weekend I'll make a start. Most likely it'll be Sunday evening before I can next get back outside for more than 10 mins. Cursed kids!

[team_zi]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Dash finished (finally)
Engine filled with oil, and new filter also fitted. Turns over on the button, and sounds sweet as a nut. Just needs fuel and ignition and its a goer.
Suspension fitted. Some problems, but waiting for Karl to get back to me. Had to take a hacksaw to the drivers side, as it wouldn't clear the Duratec sump, but it makes little difference to the setup.

[exboyracer]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

It looks great now, I'm really looking forward to the start-up video