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[$way]

front suspension is all done. the only thinghs left to go on the front subframe are the brake lines and hoses for fiesta and the bolts for the discs.

[$way]

got my wheels spacers and studs today and fitted them all.

need to order some track rod ends then i can take it off the pallet and roll around in it lol.

[$way]

just a note to self.

3/8 unf x 1" (HT) x 8

long type rod ends x 2

[timbo]

nice project mate. good to see someone doing all the hardwork themselves. Hope to see it when it is finished.

[$way]

cheers buddy,

shouldnt be too long now.

[Gibbon]

Very nice.
All the best with your project.

[$way]

cheers mate,

its going slow at the moment - funds are low...

[$way]

finally some progress.

i ordered all my brake pipes and unions and my custom hoses for the fiesta brakes yesterday, both orders turned up today before lunch which was great.

ive done one side of the calipers for the hoses to see what the fit is like.

lock to lock





ill finish the other side today but i cant start on the pipe until i get a bender and flaring tool.

[$way]

both calipers are now like this: -



i cut down the fittings on the old hoses to screw into the caliper whilst i filed it so no dust could get into the caliper.

i am using a spot face cutter to clean the edge up for the copper washer to seal against, i just need to make a bush for the tool to locate in then i can move onto the solid pipes.

[Grimmy@JHE]

pm sent about ream beam. could you post pictures of where you have mounted the m10 bolts.
also where and how much were your coil overs? really looking into going this way.
thanks in advance Robert

[$way]

damn, havent been here for ages!!!

the mini hasnt really progressed as much as you'd expect in a month and a half... which is a bummer.

i now have to money to finish this beast so it will be done soon!!!

pm sent about ream beam. could you post pictures of where you have mounted the m10 bolts.
also where and how much were your coil overs? really looking into going this way.
thanks in advance Robert

replied, i think ive answered your bolt and shock question in the pm.

hopefully post again soon with some progress!

safe ciao

J

[MINIMON]

any update?

[$way]

not yet but ill get on the pipes tomorrow when i have some time, once they are done it should all move quickly, well i say that but...

[$way]

need toa make or buy a window to use as a tempalte for plastic quarterlights

see here

[$way]

ok brake pipes are all finished, im pretty pleased with how they turned out.



hopefully getting my fuel tank next week, ive also ordered my seats and harnesses.

here's what its like at the moment... bit of a mess