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Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 2nd April 2024, 22:39
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
When the rain stopped in spring 2024

I finally got the orca out of storage for a drive this weekend.
Hopefully one of many drives this year as it will be living back at home for some much needed tlc and paint prep.
Stopped at a...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 7th September 2023, 22:31
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
Smile 2023 Warm Summer Drive

I finally got some spare time during the warm weather to get the G46 out of storage.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53628532969_dc67ef94a9_m.jpg

Only a flat battery, low tyres pressure and a...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 21st February 2022, 22:00
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
Quality

Steve,
Great photo of you braving the winter conditions.
The G46 almost looks black in that light.
Was that a very chilly 60mph heading out on the country roads?
Fantastic to know you are...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 25th October 2021, 14:59
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
Cool Orca 2021

Autumn 2021 and still some lovely sunny days for some country lane driving.
Note: Photos attached at bottom as not displaying correctly for non-members
:smile::smile::smile:

Visiting some...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 25th April 2021, 22:54
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
Spring 2021

Well the Axle is back together.
Today was a glorious evening, so without a wash or dust I got the old girl ready for a spin.
The battery required a charge and the clutch fluid needed a top up. ...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 21st January 2021, 22:30
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
Nice Job

Paul, The soft top is still not done.
I have had to cut and stitch panels myself to make the mx5 cover fit.
When I am happy with the way it looks it will be used as a template for a professional...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 6th September 2020, 22:08
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
2020 update

Finally got round to open that garage and take a Sunday drive.

Still no paint job apart from a couple of test spears on the rear.
I thought it might be called "big bastard" :icon_lol:
...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 18th November 2019, 23:03
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
Colour Choices

Paul,
As the first G46 by Gary in paint was red,
The second by Micky was blue
The third painted G46 was then white.
That's the union jack covered.

I thought I would like British Racing Green...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 28th September 2019, 21:54
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
2019 Update

Another year and still no paint job.
However, I have put a few miles on during the summer.

Even managed to run out of petrol on the A1 going to the petrol station. :doh:
As I had to leave it at...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 9th September 2018, 23:13
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
Video

Dave,
Is the "skippy" route hopping about on little jobs?
Yes I am enjoying the challenges and dreaming of something finished in shiny black paint.

Here a 13 second clip, because everything else...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 26th August 2018, 20:17
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
2018 Summer Update

Year six and still no paint job.

MOT passed again with just more headlight adjustment to do.
New big end bearing shells fitted with the engine in the car by dropping the sump seems to have sorted...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 22nd October 2017, 13:17
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
No rub down

Paul,

Nice of you to ask

It seems the excitement of the MOT pass caused me to engage my fingers before thinking through the body work issues still outstanding.
I wanted a bigger boot to get...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 17th November 2016, 21:02
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
Brakes

SteveD, great link.
I had looked at fitting a balance bar with dual 0.70 master cylinders as the early scimitar had no brake bias for the rear.
But I had not come across this combined solution...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 15th November 2016, 19:19
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
Dvla

Just got the V5 back from DVLA so I did a vehicle tax check.

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=13&pictureid=849

I wonder what the other G46's have on their V5C

HM
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 15th November 2016, 18:39
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
Hi Steve, Welcome, great new that you have...

Hi Steve,

Welcome, great new that you have joined the forum.
I have had lots of great support from everyone on here.

Every G46 is unique so it would be great to see some photos of it out on...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 9th October 2016, 20:04
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
Thank you Guys, Gary L, I still have work to do...

Thank you Guys,
Gary L, I still have work to do so more photo when I get time to upload them.
C.T Maybe you could post a picture of how your Garage is progressing and make us all jealous again....
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 4th October 2016, 21:48
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
Smile Another G46 on the road

MOT Passed. Really chuffed!

It was a nice morning so had an extended drive home.
I am going to enjoy driving this car, I just love the open air experience and great v6 sound when you floor the...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 24th September 2016, 08:35
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
Weekend work

Thanks for the coments guys,

I really enjoyed the drive and loved leaning over the side of the car and looking around the windscreen on the corners.
Luckily there is a couple of 90 degree bends...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 22nd September 2016, 22:28
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
Rain

After my rain sodden day to Goodwood, which despite the weather was excellent.
I got to get close to some exotic car such as this DB1 copy
...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 8th September 2016, 19:32
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
Smile Goodwood

I am making the 8 hour trip south tomorrow.
So I can attend the Goodwood Revival on Sat, before the long drive home on Sunday.
Unfortunately not taking the G46 as it still has no MOT, although it...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 27th July 2016, 00:09
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
feedback

Jim, that was what I though.

But on inspection the blades are shaped such that it moves more air when rotating in one direction.
In effect a previous owner had fitted a suck fan but placed it...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 24th July 2016, 14:33
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
July Update

I have fitted new bushes to the door hinges as the original scimitar ones has lots of play that mean closing the doors was difficult.
The door hand now unlocks by pulling rather than pushing.
The...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 8th May 2016, 23:05
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
Smile 2016 update

Well I am still tinkering around the edges, but not getting any closer to a finished my G46 as the 4 year mark approaches.

Major step forwards this weekend.

I have finally managed to secure the...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 5th July 2015, 19:17
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
That's exactly what they are! Audi TT roll bars. ...

That's exactly what they are! Audi TT roll bars.
I think the only parts from a modern car that I have used so far.

Nice picture Mr T, I like the central rear view mirror.
So now I feel a outing...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 28th June 2015, 22:04
Replies: 195
Views: 123,462
Posted By HouseMartin
Turn around

here you go..

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=13&pictureid=504 http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=13&pictureid=505
I managed to get the engine...
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