garymanc Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 looks like i wont be the only one in a audi then if i decide to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 Whats gone wrong ? thought it was in for MOT on teusday. Too much to do, not enough time to do it. had a few setbacks. nothing serious in itself, but all adds up to delays. Was very optimistic to think I'd make it. Even if I did somehow manage it, wouldnt feel comfortable pushing 1000 miles onto a car in the same week it was driven for the first time in 15 years after a complete modified rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 i think thats wise mate. get it 100% for billing 2012:) theres always something on a rebuilt car that goes pearshaped. good luck if you get it there tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Still lots to do on this as you'll see. Also in a bit of pain after sawing through the end of my thumb, spending lots of time under car craning neck, and going chest first into the studs on the rear halfshaft. Also broke my iPhone but that was cos I dropped it when heading into house for a cup of tea! Engine sounds like a bag o spanners at best. Think the rockers need adjusting and its possibly drawing air at the manifold. The design of the inlet manifold makes it so ridiculously awkward to bolt on I'm considering ditching the bike carbs and trying injection. (that was a worthy investment ) As it is now: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Shug The car seems to be moving on nicely, a little slower than you expected but you will get it finished soon. Then you have time to iron out the small things before Billing 2012. Keep up the excellent work and enjoy the rest this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Aye Shug, Yiv done well getting to where you are at the present time, with the `A` and thurs always nixt year fur Billing. rab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 I hate bike carbs. Or more accurately, I hate the shitty manifold they are attached to. Didn't save any space by using them. Still needed a remote reservoir, and given the cost I'd have been as well using webers and a remote servo. If anyone else thinks on using bike carbs on a CIH, save yourself a pile of grief and use webers or injection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzta Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 I can second that. Used manifolds for the old CIH´s are still out there and there´s plenty of them (unless you need the ones for the 2,2 or 2,4). Webers are not the best to use, i have always stuck to Dellorto´s and they are still cheap used as well, and all you need can be bought pretty cheap. A good Dellorto setup won´t set you back more than 200£ if you are lucky and that includes different bits an pieces for repairs You can´t beat the sound of a CIH running double carbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vealmonkey Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 I hate bike carbs. Or more accurately, I hate the shitty manifold they are attached to. Didn't save any space by using them. Still needed a remote reservoir, and given the cost I'd have been as well using webers and a remote servo. If anyone else thinks on using bike carbs on a CIH, save yourself a pile of grief and use webers or injection. have you seen what this guy has done vith his servo etc have a look in the link , longer manafold = more torque http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300577831223&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzta Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Yeah that´s the Opel GT trick he´s using. The GT has this mod from original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 (edited) Still sounds like a bag o spanners, but it moves!!!! wires are for licence plate lights and fog light. exhaust temporarily hung. Oh, and bonnet still needs adjusted, but its not closed properly either in above pic. Edited July 26, 2011 by Shug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couperman Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Yeah, it see's daylight!!! Great work man, keep going, we all can't wait to see this in the flesh at Billing next year. Total respect for all your hard work. Gary :thumbup :thumbup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawz Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 4 years ago a shell entered, and now it leaves a car! Much respect mate, hope I can do something like this someday. Ive got my own car to get ready for Billing next year as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzta Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Fantastic project, mucho respecto Anyways, you have a hole year to sort out all the smalle details, and that is just what makes it worth doing And by the way, what a view you have from your workshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieH Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Well done indeed most projects never make it , so again well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Gid yin Shug looking gid in thi sun. rab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hurry up shuggles, billing 2012 is almost upon us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hurry up shuggles, billing 2012 is almost upon us. If it aint ready by then, there is no hope for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vauxsenb Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I hate bike carbs. Or more accurately, I hate the shitty manifold they are attached to. Didn't save any space by using them. Still needed a remote reservoir, and given the cost I'd have been as well using webers and a remote servo. If anyone else thinks on using bike carbs on a CIH, save yourself a pile of grief and use webers or injection. Hi Shug, Can't fault mine, been running on Yamaha 4xv R1 carbs since 2009 and find them far superior to the twin Webers I had previously used, nearly 30mpg and not having to 'tweek' them constantly to keep them in tune. I have done exactly the same servo mod moving the original servo to behind the O/S headlight, but that was originally moved for the Webers anyway so plenty room now for a fabricated airbox with a cold air feed for the bike carbs on Webers.... on Bike carbs...... Keep up the good work Shug cheers, Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Its been a long war, some battles won, some at great cost. Sweary words have been prolifically thrown around. Things have been thrown, stamped on, destroyed with a big ****ing hammer. I have shed blood, sweat and tears. I have balanced on the precipice of insanity. Felt ecstatic highs and terrible lows. But now the climactic final battle is almost upon me. Once more into the breech dear friend. Yup, the MOT is booked for monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big B i200 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Good luck Shug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 fingers and toes crossed for you buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieH Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Oooo the final hurdle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Good luck mate! Maybe you and I will both have a proper car at Billing '12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I find it hard to believe you've shed 'sweat' during this project, I didn't think it ever got above freezing north of Watford? Seriously, your's was one of the first threads I read after joining the Club and I have nothing but admiration for your acheivement, I hope it passes OK and you have many years of pleasure from it, well done! I'm off for a cool drink now, it's been a sunny 22c today and I'm parched!! Alf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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