I damaged one of the 32 pin sockets in the process, but managed to solder directly on to the track - so no real damage done. Locked in place with hot glue.
https://www.cata4data.com/img/cobra/...727_123343.jpg |
I have received 2 old Smiths speedometers, bought as 'parts' off ebay. I plan to use one for the speedo, and one for the tacho.
I stripped one down and fitted the BMW Z3 workings inside. I then cut the Z3 gauge surround, and mounted it around the face of the Smiths gauge. It came with 2 analogue odometers; trip distance and total mileage. These had to be removed in order to fit the Z3 stepper motor in flush, so I cut them down, removed the number wheels, trimmed them and fixed them in place. This is the speedo, now ready to fit. https://www.cata4data.com/img/cobra/...727_162722.jpg |
Just reading through this again Chris.
Stupid question of the evening is : On the side of the fabricated frame how do you do up the nuts / bolts ? There looks to be quite a lot of overlap with the runners. Dave |
Hi Dave,
I could access via the top (with a little difficulty) or through the end of the bar with a spanner. https://www.cata4data.com/img/cobra/...624_191640.jpg To be honest, I am considering changing the design, to make them lower, and to make it easier to fit. Intead of using rectangular bar for the top and bottom horizontals, I would use flat bar. Something like this ... http://www.nubodi.moonfruit.com/comm...17_405x721.jpg |
Brilliant! I'll make mine is this fashion, thanks.
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For anyone interested in the custom rollover hoops, I have included the dimensions I used below.
I had them made by Tom Wood, at Tube Bender. Website: https://tube-bender.co.uk/ Email: tom@tube-bender.co.uk Spec: 38.1mm OD x 2mm Wall x Stainless Steel x 240mm centres Cost: £87.50 + £15 Delivery + VAT, about £120 delivered. https://www.cata4data.com/img/cobra/rollover.png They are smaller overall radius, but the stainless steel is considerably thicker than stock and ebay aftermarket ones. https://www.cata4data.com/img/cobra/rolloverthick.jpg Here is one fitted through the 'washboard' style parcel shelf. https://www.cata4data.com/img/cobra/...5328_Bokeh.jpg |
Many thanks
Jack |
Chris
Thanks again. The flat bar for the seat brackets makes a lot of sense. Dave |
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