Post #251
Nice, is it seam welded Dan?
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 Chr1sch
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 Posted 26th Nov 2015 at 10:41
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demondriverdan
Seasoned Pro  Location: Londinium Registered: 29 Nov 2010 Posts: 2,665 Status: Offline |
Post #252
It's not seam welded. I'm fairly certain the regs don't allow it. Would be nice to do but the car would probably benefit more from improvements to the cage.________________________________________ Rallye Race Car |
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Posted 26th Nov 2015 at 13:04
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demondriverdan
Seasoned Pro Location: Londinium Registered: 29 Nov 2010 Posts: 2,665 Status: Offline |
Post #253
More work done last weekend. Took all the wiring out of the dash and cut the sides off of it so it fits within the cage much easier. I need to make a plate to cover the ends to neaten it up a bit but it doesn't look too bad:    I repainted some parts to make everything look good:    Also stripped off the insulation material from under the wipers:   In prep for painting the engine bay I used a flap wheel on the surface rust in the engine bay. Made myself a little cave to contain the dust       Getting handy with the angle grinder to cut off any unnecessary studs from the engine bay:  I also discovered my VTS rack was a bit bent! Probably happened in the crash but not sure:  ________________________________________ Rallye Race Car |
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Posted 1st Dec 2015 at 22:00
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Day666
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Post #254
Looking great ...BUT .....Dan I hope you covered your Front Windscreen before using that flappy disc ? If not expect lots of black weld type splatter on it & bubble type marks m8  New Windscreen then ? |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2015 at 18:58
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demondriverdan
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Post #255
Didn't cover the windscreen, didn't cover the windscreen on the other car when I did that and it was fine!________________________________________ Rallye Race Car |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2015 at 19:03
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Day666
Seasoned Pro Location: Bristol Registered: 20 Apr 2013 Posts: 5,214 Status: Offline |
Post #256
demondriverdan wrote: Didn't cover the windscreen, didn't cover the windscreen on the other car when I did that and it was fine! Hmm ...hope it's ok  Hot paint bits are not a problem but hot metal filings & sparks are ! |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2015 at 19:06
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demondriverdan
Seasoned Pro Location: Londinium Registered: 29 Nov 2010 Posts: 2,665 Status: Offline |
Post #257
I haven't checked this car but I've not noticed anything on the other car so not sure why it would be a problem?________________________________________ Rallye Race Car |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2015 at 19:06
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Cjwatson27
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Post #258
Yep ive made that mistake before with cutting disks ________________________________________ Old pugs don't die they just get faster |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2015 at 19:07
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Day666
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Post #259
It doesn't have to be sparking or directly be hitting the glass !Just being in the Air & landing on the paint ...but mostly the Glass will PIT it Soooo easily & you have created a closed cell for the hot sparks to land & not cool down while it's in the Air ? Just saying ?.....hope I'm wrong |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2015 at 19:51
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demondriverdan
Seasoned Pro Location: Londinium Registered: 29 Nov 2010 Posts: 2,665 Status: Offline |
Post #260
Good points, I hadn't thought about it when doing it so we'll have to see. Hopefully not!________________________________________ Rallye Race Car |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2015 at 19:21
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Day666
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Post #261
Not trying to be clever ....just be helpful Dan & you have had enough bad luck for one year m8 |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2015 at 19:52
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demondriverdan
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Post #262
Cheers dude, I appreciate it  I honestly hadn't thought about the windscreen when doing it so hopefully it's ok. If it's buggered then I have an excuse to fit a heated windscreen ________________________________________ Rallye Race Car |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2015 at 19:54
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Day666
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Post #263
demondriverdan wrote: Cheers dude, I appreciate it I honestly hadn't thought about the windscreen when doing it so hopefully it's ok. If it's buggered then I have an excuse to fit a heated windscreen Defo m8 ...make sure if you put a heated windscreen in you put a timer on it or the elements burn out They are only made for 306s to demist not deice like ford Heated windscreens .....just a heads up |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2015 at 19:59
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demondriverdan
Seasoned Pro Location: Londinium Registered: 29 Nov 2010 Posts: 2,665 Status: Offline |
Post #264
Can just use the timer from the rear heated windscreen since I won't be running that with the perspex rear screen!________________________________________ Rallye Race Car |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2015 at 19:58
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Day666
Seasoned Pro Location: Bristol Registered: 20 Apr 2013 Posts: 5,214 Status: Offline |
Post #265
demondriverdan wrote: Can just use the timer from the rear heated windscreen since I won't be running that with the perspex rear screen! I was told not as it's timer is far to long & it pumps too many amps through ...the back toughened Windscreen has a Copper printed circuit on the inside of the glass .. The Heated front laminated ply windscreen has Fine wires sandwiched in the PVB inter layer .... If you feel the heated Rear windscreen when it's on .....its to hot to touch in areas ....bet many haven't tried that  The aftermarket front heated windscreen just goes warm on 306s ! Ford ones which are designed with thicker wires are deice & go really warm |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2015 at 20:07
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demondriverdan
Seasoned Pro Location: Londinium Registered: 29 Nov 2010 Posts: 2,665 Status: Offline |
Post #266
Fair enough, I can find another timer. If I need to get one I can ask the company at the time________________________________________ Rallye Race Car |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2015 at 20:07
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Day666
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Post #267
demondriverdan wrote: Fair enough, I can find another timer. If I need to get one I can ask the company at the time If you need one ....I'm getting one made by one of my customers & it hides under the dash & pumps the correct amps also ...they will have my heated windscreen to check ohms & work out the correct little magic box & you can then use any switch to turn on & the timer box hidden will sort everything out ....they make Aircraft stuff & I'm sure I can get a couple made & get the spec for any body else who wants to make there own |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2015 at 20:12
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RetroPug
Seasoned Pro  Location: Leicestershire Registered: 15 Jan 2013 Posts: 2,473 Status: Offline |
Post #268
I've got a fiesta with a heated front screen and it is brilliant both at demisting and de-icing. It's a shame they don't license out the technology but I imagine it'd be prohibitively expensive anyway. It does also have the side-effect of having more glare from the headlights of oncoming cars as the light glints on the wires.________________________________________ 61k miles Ph.1 Diablo '6 Project Thread |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2015 at 20:14
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Day666
Seasoned Pro Location: Bristol Registered: 20 Apr 2013 Posts: 5,214 Status: Offline |
Post #269
All the heated ones I've seen & I know of are made by http://www.xinyiglass.ca/ (XYG)glass for those out there .....you can see the XYG markings by the Kitemark they aren't known as a quality glass company  Chinese Micky Mouse glass sadly ....look up the reviews ...loads of bad non heated reviews ! Ricky Evans ....Do them & I believe that's your only choice ? |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2015 at 20:24
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Day666
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Post #270
RetroPug wrote: I've got a fiesta with a heated front screen and it is brilliant both at demisting and de-icing. It's a shame they don't license out the technology but I imagine it'd be prohibitively expensive anyway. It does also have the side-effect of having more glare from the headlights of oncoming cars as the light glints on the wires. So true Luke ^^^^^^^ Ford Windscreens are bloody amazing ....but the wires can be seen in bright light but the advantages far out way the negatives ...well done ford |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2015 at 20:28
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demondriverdan
Seasoned Pro Location: Londinium Registered: 29 Nov 2010 Posts: 2,665 Status: Offline |
Post #271
Day666 wrote: demondriverdan wrote: Fair enough, I can find another timer. If I need to get one I can ask the company at the time If you need one ....I'm getting one made by one of my customers & it hides under the dash & pumps the correct amps also ...they will have my heated windscreen to check ohms & work out the correct little magic box & you can then use any switch to turn on & the timer box hidden will sort everything out ....they make Aircraft stuff & I'm sure I can get a couple made & get the spec for any body else who wants to make there own Is it not just a simple timer relay? Where did you get your screen from? ________________________________________ Rallye Race Car |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2015 at 20:46
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Day666
Seasoned Pro Location: Bristol Registered: 20 Apr 2013 Posts: 5,214 Status: Offline |
Post #272
demondriverdan wrote: Day666 wrote: demondriverdan wrote: Fair enough, I can find another timer. If I need to get one I can ask the company at the time If you need one ....I'm getting one made by one of my customers & it hides under the dash & pumps the correct amps also ...they will have my heated windscreen to check ohms & work out the correct little magic box & you can then use any switch to turn on & the timer box hidden will sort everything out ....they make Aircraft stuff & I'm sure I can get a couple made & get the spec for any body else who wants to make there own Is it not just a simple timer relay? Where did you get your screen from? Your thinking of something like this ? http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/846/category/210 Yes but they will make me one ajustable ...Only Ricky bloody Evans..... crap .....sadly |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2015 at 21:09
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demondriverdan
Seasoned Pro Location: Londinium Registered: 29 Nov 2010 Posts: 2,665 Status: Offline |
Post #273
Yea, something like that. Must be able to get different duration ones, saves all that faffing around.________________________________________ Rallye Race Car |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2015 at 21:10
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Day666
Seasoned Pro Location: Bristol Registered: 20 Apr 2013 Posts: 5,214 Status: Offline |
Post #274
demondriverdan wrote: Yea, something like that. Must be able to get different duration ones, saves all that faffing around. You can but not in a nice little box & free EBay do them from £4.00 up |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2015 at 21:13
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demondriverdan
Seasoned Pro Location: Londinium Registered: 29 Nov 2010 Posts: 2,665 Status: Offline |
Post #275
I'm making my own wiring loom anyway so I'll have to put the relays somewhere! ________________________________________ Rallye Race Car |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2015 at 21:14
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