Monthly Archives: December 2011

Virtual pedals

Posted on December 26, 2011 by AdrianM

Well its Christmas day, so Garage time is most definitely not happening today.  So in the evening quiet time when we’re all sleeping off the day I knocked up these in Alibre design.   Its amazing what you can do with … Continue reading →

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On with the Footbox and Pedals

Posted on December 24, 2011 by AdrianM

 I can’t really do very much more at this stage on the steering, as a) I’m waiting for a steering wheel boss and b) I need to ask Andy a question, and he’s gone on a much deserved holiday to … Continue reading →

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Steering Coming Together

Posted on December 23, 2011 by AdrianM

After a couple of days wrestling a 1275cc A series engine out of the mini (output a whole 80 odd bhp)  today I managed to get a bit of work done on the Sabre. firstly Chris and I dropped the chassis on … Continue reading →

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Making a start.

Posted on December 20, 2011 by AdrianM

Tonight after refitting the rear subframe on my Wife’s mini I thought I’d move the engine for the Sabre into the engine bay. This necessitated fitting the billet sump Andy had supplied with the big box of bling I collected … Continue reading →

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A Sabre Chassis – Naked

Posted on December 19, 2011 by AdrianM

Tim, Duncan and I trollied over to AB Performance on Sunday and retrieved my Sabre chassis from Andy. Many many thanks to Tim for giving up his entire Sunday to fetch my gear.  (while I have a trailer my current … Continue reading →

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We’re all Magpies!

Posted on December 8, 2011 by AdrianM

I popped over to AB Performance today to pick up the first batch of Sabre bits, photograph one of the built cars in some detail, and have a chat with Andy about assembly procedures. I came away with what can … Continue reading →

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The Genesis is Sold!

Posted on December 6, 2011 by AdrianM

A quick update today. The good news is that I’ve sold my Genesis, it was on the market for precisely a week, and sold I think,  for a good fair price to my mate Charlie.  Charlie has been part of … Continue reading →

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