Success at last

Recieved the ecu back last week, and although the spark was fixed, it wouldn't rev past 2000rpm. After a few days of trying things and researching, turns out the wires were crossed for the crank sensor.  Swapped them round today and finally got it running enough to start tuning it.   Also drove it for the first time, which was exciting!

Next up, getting the brakes to work properly.

A few hickups

Been having a few problems recently, but luckily they all now seem to be sorted.  First of all was the Megasquirt - I started tuning it (or trying). It started misfiring badly, then eventually stopped sparking. I tried changing the coil, plugs and leads, but no good.  After trying all sorts, it turns out there was a bit missing out the ecu itself, so it was burning out the coil driver.  :(

It went back to get the new chip installed and whatever it was thats missing, so should be in the post back as I type.

Next up a big blister and a few smaller ones appeared in the bonnet, which was a bit of a pain as i'd already trimmed it and put the stripes etc on. On the positive side Andy at Saturn sorted me out with a nice new one in the new shape! :)

Looks much nicer, and i've ordered some new stripes which are slightly wider than the originals, so should look ace.

Finally I've finished welding and painting the roll bar, so that's back on now too.

So here's how it looks with the new bonnet with no stripes and the finished roll bar...

Another milestone in the build.

 

Another milestone in the build. Finnally wheeled it out the container.  I've been trying to get it running right with the megasquirt, but been having lots of problems with misfires and rich running.

The roll bar is about finished now, just needs painting to look nice and shiney, the prop shaft is here and fitted, the rear bodywork can be fixed on properly once the roll bar is painted, then the dash wiring needs completing.  Brakes aren't working properly yet either. The list goes on...

It'll be finished one day. hahaha.

Another small update..

I've now made a start on the roll bar, needs the rear stays cutting to size and welding up and the harness mounts welding in.  Also, picked up my bonnet from Andy at Saturn, and carbon wrapped the dash.  1 step closer to IVA!

Another month gone.

Once again, another month has passed without touching the build.  I sold my everyday car for a van, which has been nothing but trouble.  Currently needs a new fuel pump which is £££.

Anyways, popped over to the lockup to have a tidy up and got a pic while i was there. It's off the axle stands since my last update and both side panels are finished, but that's about it.

It runs.

Finally got it ticking over with the megasquirt, just need to be able to touch the throttle without it stalling next. :P

Slow progress is still progress...

Once again, it's been another month with nothing to update on the build, due to work, christmas and having man flu. :(

Anyways, managed to get a little more done to get one step closer to driving it. The side panels from Saturn are now fitted and the suspension all bolted up tight.  The exhaust's finished, just needs a cover over the cat to keep Mr IVA man happy.  The wiring issue with the rear fog light is now sorted, was all down to a faulty relay!

I've got the main part of the roll bar now. Big thanks to Ash on the Haynes Roadster forum for sorting out a group buy. It looks spot on.  I'll upload some pics once it's welded and painted.

So things are finally looking up again.  Have a look at the pics to see how it's doing. :)