Soapbox racer build for the Eastnor Castle show. (Redbullwho)

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  1. CollyP

    CollyP Moderator

    Sod safely, WE WANT SPEED!!!!!

    Some of the above blatant disregard for your health may be for comedic effect!

    Some may not :)
     
    CollyP, Jul 21, 2015
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  2. Beaver

    Beaver

    Look what's finally arrived

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    Beaver, Jul 22, 2015
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  3. art b

    art b

    your breakfast, lunch, dinner ...?
     
    art b, Jul 22, 2015
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  4. Beaver

    Beaver

    There's no way on earth did wait a while week for a meal!
     
    Beaver, Jul 22, 2015
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  5. Beaver

    Beaver

    Tonight saw more progress.

    This time we got back on with the front end.

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    We've got the angles deliberately set.

    It's not finished yet, more braces etc to make and fit, then on with the steering.

    Chris has been working on the steering column too.

    Milestone has been reached though, and we're feeling good.

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    Beaver, Jul 22, 2015
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  6. sANDYbAY

    sANDYbAY On benefits-won't sponsor!

    That looks superfast Beaver. :thumbsup::thumbsup: (Did you see what I did with the double thumbs up?).

    However, the two spikes just waiting to puncture your ribs worry me, hopefully they just look like sharpened steel daggers and there are plans afoot to protect you from them.

    You're boss did good with the tractor seat. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
    sANDYbAY, Jul 23, 2015
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  7. Beaver

    Beaver

    Good work Bob

    There's going to be more bits attached to the rib spikes, don't worry, we've got a plan
     
    Beaver, Jul 23, 2015
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  8. philntfc

    philntfc

    Looks great, I love the green tyres:thumbsup:
     
    philntfc, Jul 23, 2015
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  9. Merlin Cat

    Merlin Cat Moderator

    Wow! That looks fab. I think you should take it on tour after Eastnor. Good wood is next :)
    It looks a bit like this :)

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    Merlin Cat, Jul 23, 2015
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  10. Beaver

    Beaver

    It does have a certain Bugatti look
     
    Beaver, Jul 23, 2015
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  11. Merlin Cat

    Merlin Cat Moderator

    I reckon if, after its been a log, you covered it with something like tin foil, but better, you could pass it off as an old classic :) I will give you 2 whole pounds if you trailer it to a classic car show :). I shall come too and secretly film the punters comments :).
     
    Merlin Cat, Jul 23, 2015
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  12. bryandsi

    bryandsi

    Is that a cow catcher on the front - needed at Eastnor Deer and sheep everywhere!
    Looking good!
     
    bryandsi, Jul 23, 2015
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  13. Barneyrubble

    Barneyrubble

    Yeh looking good ,another for likee green tyres :thumbsup:
     
    Barneyrubble, Jul 23, 2015
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  14. Beaver

    Beaver

    Haha, no, they're the paddock stands we've tacked on to set the ride height. They're coming off once we've got some strength in the front end
     
    Beaver, Jul 23, 2015
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  15. Barneyrubble

    Barneyrubble

    and their was me thinking they are your F1 style pitstop wheel change jacking mechanisumz :oops:





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    Barneyrubble, Jul 23, 2015
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  16. Beaver

    Beaver

    That would be ace, maybe for next season
     
    Beaver, Jul 23, 2015
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  17. Beaver

    Beaver

    Just in from another logging session, tonight with help from Chris, Alex and Jeff

    The front wheel assembly's are now all braced up and we've got the steering well underway,

    Mounts have been made and fitted to the hubs, and track rods started.

    The steering box has been altered and we've got the mounts for that started too.

    We've made and fitted a hoop for the top of the steering column to mount to and started the seat mount too.

    Pics are a bit limited tonight as we had loads to do

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    And we found time for some cakes

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    Beaver, Jul 28, 2015
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  18. Beaver

    Beaver

    This popped up on the camper and bus magazine Facebook page yesterday,

    Looks like the competition have been we working hard too

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    Beaver, Jul 29, 2015
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  19. SeanOC

    SeanOC

    Looks like a Bathtub car!
     
    SeanOC, Jul 29, 2015
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  20. AndyC

    AndyC

    It is I think. Haha
     
    AndyC, Jul 29, 2015
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