Sunday, November 30, 2008

That's the problem.

As mentioned in a earlier post, the steering geometry didn't seem correct. I discovered my error when assembling the right side. The two aluminum plates that mount on the bearing carrier where placed upside down. I assumed the aluminum triangle was equal distance, but I was wrong. Steering rack, toe links all look right now. So I guess I'm going back to the photos and place the spacers on the bottom.
The plate on the top is correct.

Friday, November 28, 2008

Plating and more.

Finishing up the plating for the right front suspension and should be assembled today.

Monday, November 17, 2008

Now for the right side


Everything looks good. Seems to be plenty of clearance. The right side should go faster, now that I know the pitfalls. The goal is to have everything forward of the roll bar completed by year's end.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Photos ???

I've probably mentioned this before, but the car was completely dismantled and later, reassembled to sell but never raced. So all the photos and notes taken might not be accurate. This is a issue I came across on the spacers used on the steering link that connects to the front bearing carrier. The old photos shows the spacer on the bottom. When connected there, it just throws everything off, and looking at photos of other Lola T190's 92's, it shows the spacer on the top, which works better. So for now I'm placing it on the top. When the right side suspension is on, I'll have a better idea. I think the bump steer is through these spacers? It's been awhile.

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Front Suspension

Starting to place some of the front suspension hardware on the car. Temporary put in place just to make sure it all bolts together properly.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Rotor Time.

It's back to work. Pulled out the left front rotor from my boxes of many parts. Another one of those parts you forget about and realize it has to be inspected and cleaned up., and there's 3 more to do. Starting to think I better pickup the pace a bit, if I want to race next year.

Saturday, November 1, 2008

12" Snow in October?

Tuesday looked like a tornado past through. The snow stuck to the leaves and just broke everything. The power to the house went out at noon on Tuesday and return late Thursday evening. However the shop where I keep the car is behind the house and has a separate electric line. Tree snapped it and now I'm still waiting for electric back there.