[Aussie Mike]

I did a bit of research on the alloy I used. It's 2011 which is free machining alloy and it's already been solution heat treated and aged to T6. It's a fairly strong grade of aluminum but anodizing is reccomended as it's more prone to corrosion than some grades.

I'm still on target to get to the nats. Last year work sent me to Belgium so I didn't get to go. I don't want to miss out this year. Really looking forward to catching up.

Once I've finished the front brakes I'll finish building a set of quiet side pipes (quieter than the shorty ones). They are half built so it shouldn't take too long. I'd hate to get all the way to Wakefield only to be turned away for having a car that's too noisy.

After the pipes I'll make a taller roll bar and if I've got time I'll build a new stainless fuel tank.

They will most likely stick me in the race car class as I'll probably still run my aero screen.

Cheers