Okay, so the first race meeting was cancelled due to weather and I didn't make yesterdays meeting as a driver either, although I did go to watch as a spectator - and to pick up a few pointers as the build reaches it's conclusion.
So where are we with the build? Well the rollcage is in and completed, with thanks to James "Hessy" Hesleton at Full on Fabrications. The only part missing is the tube the harness runs over which he couldn't fit as he didn't know what seat I was using. Not a problem, I'm sure I can weld that single part in place.
The doors are now welded in place, as is the boot lid, and switchgear is in the advanced planning and partially fitted stage. The battery box arrived today and has been fitted. I'm not too happy with it though - it was supposed to fit with the standard Micra battery, but there is insufficient height to clear the terminal posts. It's supposed to have a lid that makes it spill proof but if you can;t bolt the lid on without shorting the battery it's hardly fit for purpose. I have padded the posts out with foam rubber and packed the top of the box with more rubber, so it is sealed down, but not metal to meal - I just hope the scrutineers see it is leakproof. If not I'll have to look fr a smaller battery.
Still to do - paint the roll cage and interior, install the ECU and wiring, paint the exterior, add the roof numbers and door numbers and all the stickers my son Thomas has been collecting. Shouldn't take long now.
