December 28, 2003
Blatting around...
Finally got round to refitting the wing mirrors (look great) and replacing the steel bolts holding the rear wings on with nylon ones. I also used less than half the original number of fixings but they're on pretty well.
Started to bend the brake pedal back towards the accelerator a bit - it's better, but I think it needs a bit more yet.
40 miles of great driving; took the (unofficial!) Nick Potter advice on running in and just went for it, although did keep it below 5500rpm. On the rubbish Academy tyres, the back is certainly very loose in the wet but the front engine layout helps reduce the tendency to spin. The blat was cut a bit short by the return of the handbrake/driveshaft rubbing noise so it was wheels off when I got back and another attempt to keep the handbrake cable out the way. Hopefully I've got it sorted now.
Finished it all off with a nice wash....
Hi there,
Just found your website. I'm competing in the Academy this year too. Was interested to see what you had done with your wing mirrors - I've been debating whether to get sidescreens or just botch something together. How did you get past SVA?
Posted by: Chris Ross at January 23, 2004 11:14 AM