My name is Russell Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Are you painting it? I seem to remember there are rules on what type of paint you can use, but im sure you are aware of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 It will be painted by someone who knows exactly what they're doing, trust me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Just a little pre-weekend update.... replacement gearbox parts have been ordered and should be here middle of next week at the latest. Aiming to get the box bolted back to the engine and the engine back in the car and running next weekend. Hopefully the following week will involve getting the clam back on and doing some skids. This weekend I'll be making up a new, improved inlet manifold gasket and trying to get everything matched up as closely as I can. I remember once upon a time when I had a life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikuni Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Good stuff, but just incase; (2) Requirements: Protective helmets shall;(a) Comply with a current approved standard, ( Be a good fit on the wearer so they are secure when worn, © Be in good condition, and (d) Not be modified, except as specifically permitted by the helmet manufacturer, in particular; (i) ABS and Polycarbonate helmets shall not be painted, (ii) Composite shell helmets may only be painted with a paint approved by the helmet manufacturer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 http://helmart.co.nz/ Supplier and painter of ARAI GP-series helmets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 FFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!! I got the gearbox bits today and took them over to KW, which was all good. But when I inspected the bits it turns out we're still one bit short thanks to a miscommunication. On top of this there's another part (the 5th gear on the input shaft) that I'm not 100% happy with and would rather replace than risk assembling it into the rebuilt gearbox. This is going to cost another buttload in shipping and delay things a few days, which means my weekend which I'd planned to be spending getting the car reassembled means I'll be instead spending the weekend sitting around with my thumb up my arse.... great! Bloody car, I really don't know why I bother, I don't get any joy from it any more and I truly have reached my limit with it now.... I just want it finished so the bills can stop and I can buy a house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 How you haven't resorted to drink/heroin I have no idea.. PS: Lotus's weigh nearly nothing - so doubt you will get much money from the scrappy to feed a heroin addiction.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Car ate all my money.... no money to be addicted to anything else. Being dirt poor is a good way to avoid addiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Pinto it between engine swaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camo_78 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Pinto it between engine swaps +1,or can i suggest a 2ZZ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Sadly it's all the engine in/out business that's ripping my sack right now Would rather root my own mother than resort to a crappy 2ZZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 ohhhhhhh hahahahaha good call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Hehe, nah the 2zz ain't that bad, just in Elises they've proven pretty fragile things until you spend good money on them.... although I suppose that's no different to the Rover I've got now, except the Rover is at least light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHGWAG Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 2GR-FZE?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 FE3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Would rather root my own mother than resort to a crappy 2ZZ Hmm but I notice theres no objection to the mighty pinto option?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Maybe BMC A-series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dell'orto Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 12A PP, you'll be able to swap it out within 5 minutes and be able to lift it in and out yourself. Downside is Exiges dont have much room for rotor hoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixmasterlex Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Eh what's a few more days waiting for this part. Pretty sure everything that could have broken has now? It's going to be so sorted when you get it back together this time. Then once it's done get a house. It's nice to be able to look in your own garage at your own car. Especially when it's a car like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Eh what's a few more days waiting for this part. If this is true, then I'm not really bothered.... it's just that the project has just been waiting a few days for a part for most of the past 18 months.... I've been going 3.5 years on this sodding car now without driving or enjoying it..... I was a young man when I started.... I have grey hairs now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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