James Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Well I don't know about that - I've never had problems with them...But all that you see there is new... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 even V.links?The race that the inner bearing seal runs against, is that part of the v.link or the kingpin.eg. how did you paint the V.link and not the race?Sorry I am about 100 miles from my parts book and manuals :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 All new...There are no races in the photos, they are in the hubs.By race I guess you mean stub axle? What's so difficult to paint?By king pin are you referring to the trunnion? They can be a pain as the bolt can rust on to the sleeve - but you just have to get violent with them if that's the case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 It's a start James ,now all yo got to do is fit em and the rest of the stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don cook1 Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 So what car are you taking then James?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 My Spitfire... of course... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gingell Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 It's called getting a touch of the JC's (for JC read James Carruthers or Jason Chinn), whereby you enter the event with all the intentions of doing it in your own car, and then at the eleventh hour switch to your co-drivers car...How's your Spitfire looking Andrew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawson Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 A bit like swiss cheese at the moment Craig! ;DThe Spitfire's going to be off the road for some time now I think, so I've recently bought a Mk1 2000 Estate and rather than wait till the last minute I have already insured James on it ready for various events he has entered us both into... I must be mad ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Craig, that avatar you have would look a lot more impressive if it were your proper car... now THERE'S a challenge for you ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJP Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Just starting to put the list of things to do to prepare the Spitfire for the run next year and am putting some additional lamps on the car - the question I have from all you experienced people who've done it (and the RBRR) before - do I fit Driving or Fog Lamps?. I am leaning towards the rectangular type slung under the bumper like these Road Runners from http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.co.uk/VWPweb2000/lights-1/lights-1.htmlWarning - this is likely to be one of many questions from a first timer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Driving lights will work on the trees - fog lights light up the road directly in front and to the side of your car.Driving lights are what you want.Don't worry about the questions - best ask them now than later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 James and Ellis (TR7Nutter) have produced a good wiring diag. that will assist you in wiring any form of driving lamp- essential stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJP Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Thanks Tim, if either James or Ellis can either post the diagram, or point me to it if it already exists on the messageboard I will be eternally grateful, last time I added Driving/Fog lamps to a car (other than ticking the options box!) was to my 1200 Herald convertible in the mid 70's! and I know I didn't bother with a relay then!Will there be a Preparation thread for the 10CR similar to the RBRR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Hopefully this should be of some use... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 right , i have 272 days to get my hubs done and fitted, might be close but i'll try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Blimey James, I thought my diagram was pretty explict but that's really cool. Very nice indeed sir... Now get on and finish your Spitfire !!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeks Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Progress on a car ... yes, that would be a good idea.At least James has one to finish :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Thought you might nick the Works-a-like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don cook1 Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Quoted from TR7Nutter Thought you might nick the Works-a-like....better take a head gasket then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Quoted from Spitfire4 It's called getting a touch of the JC's (for JC read James Carruthers or Jason Chinn), whereby you enter the event with all the intentions of doing it in your own car, and then at the eleventh hour switch to your co-drivers car...How's your Spitfire looking Andrew?Well there is a difference in that on the 11th hour my car was fine, prepped and ready to go then - clang clang clang and it wasn't going anywhere :-(James' car has yet to be assembled BUT it's already done a RBRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 post removed on request of author Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I actually spent some time on the GT6 today, slung the diff back in and got one of the rotoflex driveshafts connected up.So much to do and so little time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeks Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Quoted from GT6_Don ...better take a head gasket thenHa bloody ha! anyway ... we'd need two spares now, after all it is a V8 :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeks Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Quoted from timbancroft61 slung the diff back.Blimey! You're an energetic one, Bancroft! Slinging diff's around at your age? Are you sure it had the gears inside :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJP Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Its been a while since I posted an update, so here we go. Thanks to the excellent help provided by James' wiring diagram I have just finished wiring in a couple of driving lamps picked up at Stoneleigh last Sunday - Picture attached - went for oval ones just below the bumper and relocated the number plate to the Spoiler. Have some minor jobs to do - replace accelerator cable - current one sticks a bit - new points, plugs etc to fit and I have developed (or rather the car has) a knocking from the N/S rear which I suspect is a UJ on the way out. I am also under pressure from my brother to replace the seats with MX5 types before the run so am currently watching a couple on Ebay - is there any preference to MK1 or Mk2 type? Do they both fit with a bit of fettling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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