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build diary September 14, 2005: If you're looking for online gambling just let me know. I've ordered a new air filter for the longer runners. It wasn't cheap and if I'd thought about it, I might have been happy with the shorties. Oh well, at least this will idle better. The starting problems have been fixed and all that remains to make the car a little more liveable is to fit a 1.6 throttle position sensor so I can use the idle switch. That will let it idle a bit better but it's actually pretty happy once warm. I also have to cut the hood and I'll probably do that tonight. Then it can be driven! I've decided against building new solid engine mounts to prevent stress on the frame (thanks for pointing that out, Ted!). Even Caterham uses small rubber bushings as it turns out. Instead, I've installed a set of Mazda Competition motor mounts that are 40% stiffer than the existing ones (or at least, than they were originally). I took the opportunity to lighten the steel portions of the motor mounts as well. They were big enough to handle a small block Chevy before. Finally, a change that doesn't add weight to the car! entry 993 of 1439 |