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by stratosboy
Wed Jul 24, 2019 1:41 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131164

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

a bit like a toy car...as someone has commented - I like it,
by stratosboy
Wed Jul 24, 2019 12:47 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131164

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

You're very welcome to come and collect Joh, but I live in Warrington, Cheshire. I can pack it up and send to you if easier, - let me know. Have a look on Merlin Motorsport site for: Inline Blower Fans CWP140 3 Inch (76mm) Diameter In-Line Blower Fan £28.09 Ex VAT This light weight, high output in-l...
by stratosboy
Tue Jul 23, 2019 8:00 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131164

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

as promised, some pics outside with all panels bolted on, will all be coming off again though for further work on engine/electrics
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by stratosboy
Tue Jul 23, 2019 7:57 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131164

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

no, but there will be so much heat around front & rear of car, it will be blowing warm air onto screen in no time. wont need a heater in car, it wont be used in winter. - I still have my old heater unit if you'd like it? - I wont use it. Just pay me for postage, it does need renovating though - resi...
by stratosboy
Tue Jul 23, 2019 6:04 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131164

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

yes it’s just a small blower fan, I’ve removed the horrid 1960’s style heater unit. Quite a few elise owners use these, supposed to give good de-misting
by stratosboy
Mon Jul 22, 2019 8:41 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131164

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

thanks, I got the clams back tonight so have just placed them on, will bolt them on properly tomorrow and take some pics out in the sunshine
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by stratosboy
Tue Jul 16, 2019 11:14 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131164

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

first time outside since project began 2 years ago
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by stratosboy
Tue Jul 16, 2019 4:04 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131164

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

VAG - Audi 1.8 20v engine,
with Garrett G25 550 turbo
by stratosboy
Mon Jul 15, 2019 9:58 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131164

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

got the engine and box back in tonight, hopefully for the final time!!
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lots of plumbing to be done now, but it is coming on...

going for exhaust fitting at end of month, similar to this:
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by stratosboy
Fri Jul 12, 2019 8:43 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131164

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

old stone chipped windscreen removed and replaced with new one today
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by stratosboy
Mon Jul 08, 2019 6:57 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131164

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

front clam painted today...
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by stratosboy
Sat Jun 29, 2019 9:58 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131164

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

thanks - yes, should be able to get on top of this now, painting has taken ages and still not got clams back yet. Hey ho! - took me most of the day to re-fit bulkhead properly and seal all round. Had hoped to get engine back in today too, but too many niggly little jobs still to do - the heat and th...
by stratosboy
Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:28 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131164

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

good day today, refitting painted panels and doors, looks much better with the sun on it. drivers door isn't shutting well due to new seals, is this usual? bulkhead being bonded back in tomorrow and then engine back in on Sat. https://i.imgur.com/evAb4IE.jpg https://i.imgur.com/BoqlXiU.jpg https://i...
by stratosboy
Wed Jun 26, 2019 8:52 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131164

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

more progress, sills painted tonight, now I can start final build from here.
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by stratosboy
Wed Jun 19, 2019 7:23 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131164

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

in order: 1/ Sills to be painted on car in situ, 2/ sealing rear bulkhead 3/ getting all the panels back and having a trial fit of all bodywork, on it's wheels and outside 4/ engine back in and plumb in cooling system 5/ transport down to engine builder for electrics to be completed 6/ exhaust syste...