Paintwerks' Absolute Pace 427SC build thread

Paintwerks · #1 (**permalink**) 10-21-2015, 07:15 PM

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Looking good Sime.

I must admit I do like the battery placement. That space is just wasted otherwise (unless you make a glove compartment there).

I reckon you should make those bolt heads under the fuel pump/filter mount less protruding if you can, to save stuff snagging. I shortened my bolts a bit so they didn't penetrate too far up (actually I used shorter, round head hex bolts instead so they're even smoother).

But that's just a thought I had with mine anyway.

Thanks Guy. I was going to put a glove compartment in but decided against it. I'd rather have the stereo accessible and the boot looking clean as I'm not sure that whether I am going to carpet it. So that was the only place left really to fit the battery.

Good point re the cap head bolts. I'll source some round head cap bolts.

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Originally Posted by Wazza

Looking good Simon.

Those spacers you used to lift the Fuel pumps for clearance look fine...good solution.

This is a consequence of the chassis being one of the very first, being matched to current finishing kit parts.
Soon after your chassis, there were some slight changes which would alleviate this.

i.e. It won't be an issue on almost every other chassis that we've produced since then...
Thought I'd say something before others start putting spacers and then wondering why they have any probs fitting them.

That battery placement works...you could also move it to behind the seat, if you ever wanted to use that space for the custom storage compartment etc.

Good work mate,

Cheers,
Warren

Thanks for the encouragement Warren! I don't mind engaging the brain to adapt and overcome to little challenges like this. I needed to find a way to get the rear log clearance plus the tunnel has a small peak which didn't allow the plate to be mounted flat anyways. The spacers solved both issues in one shot.

Re the battery, I don't think I'll have any issues removing it in future if needed Brad. Well, at least I hope not!

I have chosen to fit my stereo vertically behind the passenger seat in an aluminium case that will also house the 12V adapter and kill switch. It will have a lid too and be carpeted. I'll make some vents for it but it shouldn't get too hot because I am running pre-outs to the amp plus will only really be steaming music via Bluetooth or through the USB so the CD mechanism won't be used much.

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I just noticed that there aren't any washers on the brake balance bar. I almost forgot mine. They are to prevent the push rod knuckles binding at extreme angles. It's still amazing how much work goes into a car. Even on a production car it takes a lot of man hrs.
JD

Great pickup JD. Thanks. I didn't even know they were supposed to be there, but it does make sense. I'll check the Tilton box to see if I have them. If not, I'll just go and buy some.

muzzza · #2 (**permalink**) 10-21-2015, 08:24 PM

Great pickup JD. Thanks. I didn't even know they were supposed to be there, but it does make sense. I'll check the Tilton box to see if I have them. If not, I'll just go and buy some.[/quote]

Simon, Have a look at Wilwood or Tilton bias adjustment cable. I think they are a must...with a balance bar. Muz

gjkrv8 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-22-2015, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by muzzza

Great pickup JD. Thanks. I didn't even know they were supposed to be there, but it does make sense. I'll check the Tilton box to see if I have them. If not, I'll just go and buy some.

Simon, Have a look at Wilwood or Tilton bias adjustment cable. I think they are a must...with a balance bar. Muz[/quote]

Muz, my engineer said you can't have one of those as "the driver is not allowed to adjust the bias whilst driving etc" So in theory only the balance bar that is adjusted when vehicle is stationary etc using the spanners etc.

(I have one installed though but only connected "When on the race track")

Disclaimer: This is what I was told by VASS engineer - I am no expert on ADRs etc.

cheers

Gregg

Jaydee · #4 (**permalink**) 10-22-2015, 01:57 AM

I asked my engineer and he said it should be fine to fit an dash adjuster. I'm not going to bother fitting one. Even still. The bar can still drift sideways even if you use locknuts. The rose joint inside the brake pedal sleeve is free to move side to side.
JD

Krait · #5 (**permalink**) 10-22-2015, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaydee

I asked my engineer and he said it should be fine to fit an dash adjuster. I'm not going to bother fitting one. Even still. The bar can still drift sideways even if you use locknuts. The rose joint inside the brake pedal sleeve is free to move side to side.
JD

Some states require that the balance bar be made non adjustable (welded) after the certifying engineer is satisfied with the brake bias.

Jaydee · #6 (**permalink**) 10-22-2015, 04:35 AM

You can't really set the bias up properly until you've bedded in the brakes after a couple hundred k's anyway. It feels like you live in 7 different countries in Ozz. Sucks. I guess in the States it'll be worse?
JD

Paintwerks · #7 (**permalink**) 10-22-2015, 05:10 PM

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It feels like you live in 7 different countries in Ozz. Sucks. I guess in the States it'll be worse?
JD

True. I know that in the USA, at least California is a different country!

guye · #8 (**permalink**) 10-24-2015, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Paintwerks

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I needed to find a way to get the rear log clearance plus the tunnel has a small peak which didn't allow the plate to be mounted flat anyways. The spacers solved both issues in one shot.

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I had the same issue, Wazza and Sime, with the weld ridge plus the arc of the hose clamps under the plate. I needed some clearance, but certainly not like Sime. I just used some decent rubber grommets to reduce vibration and added a little extra rubber (about 3mm) and that did the trick.

152passenger · #9 (**permalink**) 10-29-2015, 06:52 PM

Good to see the build coming along. The photos have really helped me answer a heap of questions i have been wondering while reading the build manual in my spare time.

Paintwerks · #10 (**permalink**) 10-29-2015, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 152passenger

Good to see the build coming along. The photos have really helped me answer a heap of questions i have been wondering while reading the build manual in my spare time.

Great to hear that the photos are helping Dave. Version 5 of the build manual has been development for a long time, so we're hopeful that when it is eventually released, it will contain a heap more information than the already-comprehensive version 4.

Any questions in particular, just shoot me an email or PM me for my number.

Re my own car, the sparkie updated me that it will be ready for next weekend (not this weekend).

Cheers,
Sime