20 May

Next major step after having the chassis painted, was to start the final fit of the bodyshell to the chassis, for what I hope will be the last time. As the doors and rear body have the support tubes glassed in now, and this is the final fit to set-up the all the panel gaps, before we glass the front onto the chassis....and then paint the body.

15 Apr

A major step in April was to add most of the final brackets to the chassis and then sending it away to be painted. I went for paint rather than powder coatings, because this being the prototype we will need to add more brackets and possible make some more revisions. And easier to re-paint local areas

19 Nov

The rear brakes were far more of a challenge, as for the IVA we need a handbrake, so I had to package the biggest caliper with a handbrake spot caliper whilst maintaining 10mm clearance to the mag rim for the handbrake linkage. All within the 15" rims. Read more..

19 Nov

We have front brakes! After what must be 1 year of design work and with the support of HiSpec in Dartford to get the best package within the 15" mag rims, we received the last of the brake components this week. Read more..

17 Nov

John was up at ARRK a couple of weeks ago which gave us both the opportunity to try the revised seat buck. We are both around 5' 11" and after folding ourselves into the seat, we both agreed we had the optimum back angle and profile that gave us just enough clearance for our heads with lid, best vision, best package for the thighs to wheel, and knees to chassis. Have to say it is a tight fit! Read more..