Rotus Project Build

Jamie R · January 14, 2020, 06:13:54 PM

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Casey · January 14, 2020, 08:29:12 PM

That'll certainly get the air straight to the right places by the looks of it!

Jamie R · January 14, 2020, 08:46:03 PM

Indeed. Iâ€™m getting the exhaust pipes in the engine bay ceramic coated but every bit of cooling helps.
Hopefully the high pressure in the engine bay will help push cool air down the transmission tunnel and keep the gearbox cool.
More vents going in on the aluminium floor too to help with the gearbox.
Already one in the diffuser for the differential.
Trying to think of as many things now before I finish it and have to start choppin n changing after.
Slow n steady will win this race

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Jamie R · January 17, 2020, 06:27:05 PM

False floor / pedal box complete.

Nice n rigid and lightweight.

70mm fore and aft adjustment for shorties and 25mm side to side adjustment.

Got the pedal relationship set up like the 8

Feels comfy too

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Casey · January 17, 2020, 06:29:57 PM

Nice metalwork Jamie

Jamie R · January 17, 2020, 06:37:46 PM

Quote from: Casey on January 17, 2020, 06:29:57 PM
Nice metalwork Jamie

Makes a change from plastic pig material lol

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clive · January 17, 2020, 10:25:39 PM

I like the idea of the sotted floor so you can adjust the assembly fore and aft

Jamie R · January 18, 2020, 05:02:06 AM

Thanks Clive

I originally started planning little screw jacks on all thread with a tiny electric motor from a drill.

But it would need guides to slide down. All sounds too complicated. So 3 cup square bolts so they dont turn in slots is quick and lightweight.

I stole the idea of a moving pedal box from a pic I saw of a chassis from a new Morgan 3 wheeler. But they had pre determined positions, not slots. Looked like the bolts come through the underside of the floor too.....not ideal.

I really hate chequer plate, but I have loads of it lying around, and it really works by gripping the pedal box when I tighten the bolts and stop it sliding backwards when pressing the brake hard. I dare say you don't want the pedal box moving when going down the road.

Again space is expensive real estate here. The dog leg bends to the right of the accelerator allow the pedal box to fit past the roll cage and give me space for my hooves.

I'll take some more pics when it's in situ.

Jamie R · January 18, 2020, 08:29:34 AM

Heres a few shots

Closest to driver and over 25mm to the left to miss the roll cage.

Furthest back and over to the right so the steering column goes above but between the clutch and brake so theres no risk of contact when you press the pedals.

Need to make a new flitch in the engine bay to cover it all up now ive got clearances, and also miss the headers......

boosted · January 18, 2020, 09:04:48 AM

looking smart mate.

Jamie R · January 18, 2020, 09:46:55 AM

Cheers Jon.........

..... just wanna drive the bloody thing

Casey · January 18, 2020, 09:51:23 AM

Really neat looking Jamie

seriously

boosted · January 18, 2020, 09:57:29 AM

Quote from: Jamie R on January 18, 2020, 09:46:55 AM
Cheers Jon.........

..... just wanna drive the bloody thing

I know that feeling all to well...time and patience and attention to detail means less niggles and teething problem later on as you well know.

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Jamie R · January 18, 2020, 03:49:14 PM

Filled my hole up, oooo errrrr missus

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Jamie R · January 19, 2020, 03:28:50 PM

What a diff 24 hours makes. Yesterday a grotty gaping hole.

Small pin hole repair on the corner and cut a hole for a an access panel.

Yeah I know..... fill one huge hole to cut out another lol

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