Pilgrim
Sumo Build Tips, (in my experience!)
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Trial fit the Roll Bar before fitting the
body,at least then you know it lines up... |
When
fitting door hinges, pull the hinges bracket as far forward
as possible, else the door will only have a small arc to
open. |
Cut
5mm off each end of the steering rack ends, otherwise you
will not be able to screw the track rods ends on far enough
for zero or negative toe in. |
Use
an HOF 265,(Halfords), oil filter for enough clearance . |
Use
Valvoline 20/50 Racing oil |
Set
the daisy wheel to sensor gap 2mm,(use a 2mm drill as a spacer) |
Leave
a removable section in the inner rear arches to access fuel
pump and roll bar fittings |
Change
the wiper main gear(Mini) to 110 degrees for maximum sweep). |
Use an 82 degrees thermostat. |
If using a double water jet
for the screen washers, ensure it is mounted as far as possible
from the screen to get enough angle. |
Use stainless 'P' clips to
secure front number plate to nudge bar. |
Mount expansion bottle as high
as possible |
Don't tell the wife how much
the parts cost,(or that you have ordered them) |
To rub down gelcoat use 1200
wet/dry, then Halfords rubbing paste, then G3, then G10 |
Use a 4mm drill and make a
slight recess in the spinners for the wheel spinner grub screws,
stops them flying off. |
When
fitting windscreen, eye down the front of the car to ensure
top of windscreen
is parallel with top of rollbar. |