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I used a mini hand brake leaver and made a nice
alloy cover to comply with the SVA requirements. We fitted the
front with 4 calliper kit that fitted inside a 15-inch alloy
wheel will not fit standard wheels. Also when testing this system
we did not like seeing all the front suspension moving under
braking. Please see front suspension modifications for details
of how we overcame this.
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Firstly we removed the compression bars, which
is normally fitted to the Cortina and in their place on the
lower control arm fitted a clevis mounting (using two plates
and some spaces utilising the holes for the compression strut
to mount them. |We then fabricated another bracket which mounts
to the original compression strut mounting position across the
through hole. I then fabricated a strut with ½"
unf RH & LH threads, and purchased some ½" unf
spherical seat joints this now gives you an adjustable link
which can be used to set castor on the suspension and stops
the suspension moving under braking. I now found that the upper
wishbone would not pass the SVA with Cycle guards fitted so
we set about making a tubular system using some parts we made
to fit some transit track rod ends and threaded tube. However
if you are going to fit a Westfield cycle guard mounting remove
about 1/8th of an inch from the upright otherwise the ny-lok
nut will not grip the thread and this is a SVA fail. Basically
now all you need to do is make a triangle between the three
parts. We then replaced the standard spring and damper with
a coil over shock assy.
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I have stuck so far to a Standard Locust system
however I did change the springs & damper for proper coil
over assy manufactured specially for us.
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We manufactured a wiring loom for the car ourselves
which can be purchased from locust Sports Cars to suit any engine
and column.
The front motorcycle indicators from LOCOST need to be modified
as the joint between the lens and the casing was to sharp see
photos. I also came up with a tricky little pump cut of devise
for the electric fuel pump see attached circuit diagram (SVA
approved now) if this is made properly the pump stops with the
engine. I can supply the diodes if anyone requires them).
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We used an escort column and modified the end to have a quick
release wheel to help entry into car. I then purchased a mountney
10inch wheel which we modified for the SVA requirements my fitting
a MoMo collapse system. The intermediate shaft we manufactured
ourselves to suit the application |
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I used a Sierra manifold modified to come out
under body and an SVA approved exhaust system from Deamon Tweeks
however did have SVA noise problems which I got around did not
cure please phone for info it is all to do with max power output
etc.
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IWe made these out of Marine ply and covered
them ourselves with a little help from the al local taylor
on the stitching. I think they look a little more sporty than
the standard modified bench seat design. |
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We cut a hole in the floor behind the seats and inset a box,
which will eventually carry the radio etc. At present ideal
for spares and tools see photos. |
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2.1-litre Pinto from a Vulcan fitted with twin
45's and an RS2000 sump to keep the height down, using a Cortina
type crank case emission system on this block lowers the engine
by about 1.5" which means you do not need to mod the bonnet.
We did have a problem with the starter motor we modify the chassis
see photos.
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Standard Sierra with an extension manufactured
by us fitted to get the stick out from under the dash |
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Standard Escort Mark1 with 3.55 diff assy with all the usual
modifications for the mounting. Although we did fit better bushes
to avoid the rear wheel steer an modified panhard rod mounting
to improve angle to reduce side thrust in bumps |
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We modified the body tube by
route away the non-structural area's before fitting the skin,
and this will then lighten the body considerably. We also
cut away large area's and made light weight aluminium covers
to again reduce weight typical example is the rear under tray
of the tub and the rear parcel shelf which can be used as
a storage area as you can make a box between the chassis rails.
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| One tip is to keep every receipt especially the
chassis, as this will be required by the DVLA if you want to
avoid the Q plate. |
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