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Nov 22, 2013 14:16:34 GMT
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The original tacho goes upto 12k, but the redline starts at 8.5k
You can see I've added a 9k LED, I figure I shouldn't really be going over that so it should be all good.
Though if anyones got a Cappo and they can easily push 10k do tell me before I seal the unit up and i'll throw a few more LEDs at it, the chip will drive enough LEDs for 10k, I just thought I was being all cocky having it match the speedo face
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LowStandards
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Nov 20, 2013 21:08:13 GMT
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I once beat a guy in a xr17si ghia sport
With my fists; when he told me he beat a supercar with his 998cc povo spec runabout
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LowStandards
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Nov 20, 2013 20:31:53 GMT
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More on the led tacho Take your 57 year old brass speedo face and notice it goes upto 85mph. Handily the new engine redlines at 8500rpm. Can you see where this is going? Drill some 4.5mm holes Take these really fiddly led holders and cut off the little clip thingies as the brass is to thick for them Glue them into the holes Fit the 3mm leds and marvel at the amount of soldering you have to do Start building the circuitry, this is just the chip and relevant components to convert the coil frequency to a voltage. There is a voltage regulator and 2 sets of led bar drivers to fit as tightly as possible together to have any hope of fitting behind the dial face. Inbetween the mental meh of soldering tiny parts together hold the face upto the light, just to see how cool it will look. Trial fit face back into holder, there is no room at all as I fitted the boost gauge in the middle so all the electrtics will have to go in a box behind. Not to worry, I love the boost gauge being there. Walk away for the night leaving this mess Cant wait to het this done and fitted
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LowStandards
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Its the gps speedo, i need to pull it apart to disable the speaker i reckon, though it does only do it on startup.
Yeah, i think more LEDs will be best, luckily they're pence to buy, its just space
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LowStandards
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Nov 15, 2013 19:57:40 GMT
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It works! Its clearly still in the prototype stage, I feel I may add another 1-2 bar drivers to make 30-40 LEDs so there is one per 250rpm, but it all depends on what I can fit in the old speedo housing. CLICK ME \/ And yes, I am wearing pink fluffy outdoor slipper things, not mine, but they kept my little toes warm...
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LowStandards
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Nov 12, 2013 12:02:03 GMT
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Proshaft is fine, no vibration whatsoever.
I highly recommend parting the yoke from the shaft if shortening rather than cutting in the middle and sleeving.
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LowStandards
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Except xr3 alloys ain't Appliance Wiremags!
Banded steels are done to death now
I'll be changing to discs once I find the Herald caliper mount
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LowStandards
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Nov 11, 2013 12:30:51 GMT
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The new alloys or the steels?
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LowStandards
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Nov 10, 2013 18:19:30 GMT
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All done, well bar needing to replace the steel brake hardlines as they wont seal again, think they've gone very hard... Oh, and the front end needs some coils loosing
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LowStandards
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I have a geniune ford nos belt for this engine, you can have it for postage cost
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LowStandards
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So, thought i'd have a trial fit of the rim I've painted. I need some 3/4 sleeve nuts before I can bolt them on, but at least it gives me an idea. I'm very happy with them. I've spent a long time looking for some alloys that would suit a 50's car and trust me when I say they are few and far between. I was on the verge of banding the steels, but its getting common so was buzzing when I came across these fitted to a Lotus. I'm going to 'The Range' tomorrow to pick up some tins of Plasticote, they have a load of satin colours for a fiver each, i'm going for a nice flat brown to paint a centre to see if it looks better than the black. Tyres are being swapped from the steels to the alloys this week as I cant afford new ones after spending huge for the alloys. Seeing the wheel bolted up and seeing the huge arch gap made me both happy and sad. I'd of been disappointed to bolt the wheels on with her that high as it would take away from how cool they are. Only one thing for it, flip the axle. End of play today has the axle removed and me freezing. I'm still wearing summer type clothing; i'll soon learn!
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LowStandards
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LowStandards
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I'll just leave these 13x6 et5 Appliance Wire Mags here
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LowStandards
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LowStandards
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Have a visually unexciting update:
I have wheels, they are off a Lotus, though not oem.
The lack of meaningful updates is because I now have a little baby girl in my life, which is the most amazing thing ever, but does not equal any work being done. Though I do intend to use the Standard as my daily asap so the lady gets to use the big, comfy, safe car whilst i'm at work, so do keep looking, something will no doubt happen soon...
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LowStandards
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Oct 17, 2013 18:26:02 GMT
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I like to hide them places and find them months later, then its a little surprise when I get them back
Very sad...
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LowStandards
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Oct 16, 2013 17:31:14 GMT
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LowStandards
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Oct 13, 2013 20:50:54 GMT
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Have you checked to make sure its not just missing the main fuse?
I'd be surprised if they could of been fussed to disconnect main wiring, my old grain store worked after 50 years of being 'disconnected'
I don't condone the fact you'll be in the middle of knowhere with an unknown free supply, not one bit, not at all...
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LowStandards
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Cappuccino can get 50+ mpg if you keep your foot off
I don't!!!
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LowStandards
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