Category Archives: Brakes

More on “The Big Push”

Posted on October 1, 2012 by AdrianM

Here we are at the first of October, and the Birkett is now just 26 days away.  So here’s a bit more detail on the big push to get this car completed and tested in time. Right I do have … Continue reading →

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Pedals, Intake and Extinguisher

Posted on September 27, 2012 by AdrianM

Right.. the best (and last) race of the season, the 750MC Holly Birkett 6 Hour handicap race is about a month away, so I’ve really got to get this beastie finished, in the next 3 weeks, if I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Coolant, Oil, Clutch and Drive

Posted on September 24, 2012 by AdrianM

Lots of small jobs make this week’s post less than riveting  I’m afraid.  But they are all on the route to making this beast drivable. Firstly, I’ve replaced all those silicone bends in the coolant system with some bespoke bent ali … Continue reading →

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Brakes and Cooling.

Posted on September 16, 2012 by AdrianM

I’ve much  progress to report again today.  Which is a good thing, as while I’ve missed my target of being at the Anglesey meeting in Mid August,  I do not want to miss the Birkett at the end of October. … Continue reading →

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Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad

Posted on June 17, 2012 by AdrianM

Right, I’m beginning to feel that I’m on the home run with this car now.  However I’m still very jumpy about making the meeting @ Anglesey in early August.  Unfortunately,  my loyal  Chief Pit Monkey,  Duncan has monumentally crocked his knee, and … Continue reading →

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Progress, Progress, Progress

Posted on May 5, 2012 by AdrianM

Whenever I’m building a racer, I always try to work in complete systems wherever possible,  because its easier to know that for example the brakes are done rather than, I’ve done this and I’ve done that but neither is finished. … Continue reading →

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More Progress

Posted on February 4, 2012 by AdrianM

As Tim said in his comment two steps forwards  then one back, well today I was determined to make decent progress, and take more than 2 forward. First up- was steering.  now that I’ve got  the steering mounts sorted out, it … Continue reading →

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Stop and Turn

Posted on January 15, 2012 by AdrianM

I’m currently running two projects so today was mostly spent, clearing the engine bay of the 1275GT Mini, to try and get it ready for repair and painting.  the main issue being that someone in the past has spilt brake … Continue reading →

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