Front wheels

Front wheels are on and the steering column is in, they just need track rods to join them up. Work has started on the bracket for the brake callipers and the steering wheel is cracking on nicely. At this point we seem to have a million smaller jobs which need doing but now that we have a rolling chassis excitement is starting to build, especially at the prospect of getting it going under its own steam by the end of the week!

Our Sponsors

With the car progessing so well, we are soon going to be thinking about decals and sponsor logos so I thought it would be a great time to reaffirm our thanks to all the companies and individuals who have helped us to get this far.
Ladds Concrete have supplied us with epic amounts of funding, without which we would certainly be struggling to complete this project, especially to the high standard we have set for ourselves.
Woodstock have donated, free of charge, all the ply and cedar used in the chassis construction as well as providing thier expert advice on some construction techniques.
Teagles, especially Callum Evans, have machined the drive shafts and bearings as well as some smaller machining jobs, not only providing labour for free but also sourcing materials at thier own cost.
Our aluminium subframe was constructed by Mr McReady's contact at the Rotary Club, again supplying materials and labour free of charge.
Bike Chain in Redruth have also been helpful in supplying wheels and brakes at reduced cost.
We are extremely grateful to all these companies for their help and support and now that the regional heat is approaching we hope to repay them with a great result.

Looks Like Progress

Well today's progress was monumental, the rear of the car was drilled and the subframe and shafts were mounted into the main chassis. It is definitely looking like a car now, well the back end is anyway.

It's Got Wheels!

This week has seen the arrival of the wheels and brakes from Bike Chain, allowing the rear subsection to be aligned and assembled, just needs a bracket for the callipers and it is pretty much there.

 The last few days has also seen work on the bonnet section with the main assembly yesterday and release from the jig today. Now it's free a hole for the driver can be cut and the silk/bioresin composite process can get under way. Then we can start to think about the finish we will give the whole body, most likely a hot coat of resin to get a nice glassy sheen, another technique lifted from the surfboard builders in the workshop nextdoor!

 It's the second team Friday tomorrow, so all the lads will be wearing their team hoodies instead of their regular uniform. Hopefully we can get organised enough for some pictures this time!

Back to Work

Work has resumed on the car after the Easter break, luckily none of the team is stuck overseas! Work continues on the drive chain with the addition of the sprockets and chain from HPC Gears, The gig used for the body has now been reworked into the gig for the bonnet section and the electronics for the autochanger have been prototyped and are ready for testing. With only 2 months to go to the heat however, we need to start getting a move on if we want to do any significant testing before hand.