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Re: Red Rattler Revamp

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 11:44 pm
by Blacky
You know the deal - change one thing , you have to change 3 others ImageImage

Finished off the sway bar mounts , then sorted out the ones on the lower wishbones
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Out with the old ……..





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Re: Red Rattler Revamp

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 11:46 pm
by Blacky
… in with the new
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Re: Red Rattler Revamp

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 11:47 pm
by Blacky
Then got stuck into the steering stops , had to be removed and relocated to suit the different calipers -
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Red Rattler Revamp

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 11:52 pm
by Blacky
Had to improvise with the lower ball joints to set the steering stops up - can’t fit the proper ones until the lower wishbones have been powder coated
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Made up some new brake line supports and welded them on -

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Re: Red Rattler Revamp

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 11:53 pm
by Blacky
Then it was time for a beer - back to work tomorrow ImageImageImage
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Re: Red Rattler Revamp

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 10:33 am
by mph
Wow really smashed out a lot of good jobs mate great work. Tyres normally let you know if you haven't any steering stops.

Re: Red Rattler Revamp

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:39 am
by Blacky
Tonight was fiddle with the bonnet hinges night , they were close but not close enough, I had to take a few mm off the back of them so they don’t hit the firewall and I slotted the mounting holes to give a bit more adjustment. Also had to measure them up to buy the struts , need to be 275mm open and no longer than 205 closed , and 1000N pressure for those that are playing at home
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Re: Red Rattler Revamp

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:41 am
by Blacky
Stock vs modified hinges
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Re: Red Rattler Revamp

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:44 am
by Blacky
Mounted them up , then trimmed a bit off the front of an old bonnet so I could see how it all worked- it was only an EK bonnet, no need to worry ImageImage
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Re: Red Rattler Revamp

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:47 am
by gledge
I have been looking for struts for the last hour


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Re: Red Rattler Revamp

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:58 am
by gledge
Wow I wish I had a bit of bonnet like that mate that would make life way easier....


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Re: Red Rattler Revamp

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 1:11 am
by Blacky
gledge wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:47 am I have been looking for struts for the last hourImage


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I ordered a couple of pairs today , want me to order another?

Re: Red Rattler Revamp

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:19 am
by gledge
That would be great mate or just send me the info and I will just order the same ones.. which ever is easier


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Re: Red Rattler Revamp

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:40 pm
by FireKraka
Great work and mods there Blacky and that bit of bonnet looks like one I got back from the blasters :crazy: :crazy: :crazy:
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Re: Red Rattler Revamp

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 5:08 pm
by Blacky
Struts arrived today , 2 sets for me and a set for Gledge ImageImage


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