sand-eel
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Originally posted by Ste W
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Originally posted by sand-eel
MPG?
It does about 19 miles to the gallon
[Edited on 24-10-2009 by Ste W]
Thats quite good actually, was thinking it would be about 10.
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Ian
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It averaged 17 going to B&Q and Screwfix. A good motorway run would be in the early 20s. Not bad at all.
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Haimsey
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Could have got discount at Wickes.
Looking good so far 
Marcy Marc 
White Sport Progress Thread
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Ian
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The insulation was on buy-one, get-one in B&Q. The wood we actually returned because 2.4m wasn't wide enough for the box width and went to another local place and got it even cheaper anyway.
Still loads more to buy though, how would discount work? We've got a Wickes in Liverpool if we could use your discount at that store? That would be ace if so.
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Cole
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think the guy at work said as i showed him pics the rear overhang (rear of box to sentre of axle) was probably at its maximum so adding weight of under storage could come into play as i know when we built the paragion porsche race transporter due to the overhang and the weight of storage it had to have another rear axle added .
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Ste
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There will only be bunks and the shower in the rear overhang section. I'll do a proper mock-up of the current design and try and estimate weights for everything and see how we're doing for distribtution and potential underneath.
How much is a steering tag axle 
I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
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Cole
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lots lol
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Bonney
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Will there be any lightweight materials used in it to keep some of the weight down?
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Ian
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Going to do some research to see how its done in caravans and motorhomes.
Also noteworthy is the fact that the racetrucks and horseboxes we've seen were mostly using standard domestic kitchen units and appliances (except where they need different energy sources).
One such racetruck has a garage at the back with a load of go-karts in, spares, tools, a full size double bed over it and an oven and shower unit next to that, all over or behind the rear axle.
Up front they have a living room area which is mostly empty space.
That's a professionally built £60k vehicle.
We'll be carrying more water and batteries up front than they do. Got my eye on a 215ltr marine tank. Pair of them will redress the balance somewhat.
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DannyB
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Any progress on it today?
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Ian
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Not on the vehicle itself but I downloaded the wiring, plumbing and gas schematics from Swift who make caravans and motorhomes. Did a bit more planning on those systems, priced up some bits and went to a caravan spares shop to see what they had. All too expensive there though, we'll be shopping around for the actual purchases.
I also think the marine stuff is higher quality and lighter but there's a price premium.
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DannyB
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Kitchen wise look for ex display stuff, if you only want a few cabinets and stuff you'll probably get them cheaper.
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Ian
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Already priced it up at Ikea and its cheap enough. Probably going to buy the appliances first so we can be sure that they fit.
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DannyB
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Ikea fucking rocks I'm sure there's people on here who would lend a hand for plumbing, wiring etc. People in the trade who are members.
[Edited on 25-10-2009 by DannyB]
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Ian
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Yes anything like that is very welcome.
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Conway563
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Originally posted by Ian
The Vosa test is an IVA although I'm not sure whether it needs one. It'll probably need inpecting when its reclasified for tax and MOT purposes but I'm not sure on their requirement to come and see it. We're building in accordance with the IVA manual so if it does need a test it'll have been built to pass it.
If you need one will this be done at the Liverpool test station?
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Ian
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Our closest is Chadderton, north east Manchester.
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Dan295
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i can offer time whenever im up north, i would be glad to give something back to cs after the welcome and hospitality at events, if there is anything your looking at in south wales i would be more than happy to help with the logistics of it
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Conway563
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Originally posted by Ian
Our closest is Chadderton, north east Manchester.
My contribution will be having a word with Albert Clarke (the station manager) for you then 
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Ian
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Woo man on the inside
Would be helpful to get some advice from him anyway about the whole process tbh. We only have what we've read in the official docs. Would be nice to talk to someone.
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Conway563
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I've dropped you a U2U with the Chadderton station managers number mate
[Edited on 29-10-2009 by Conway563]
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Adam-D
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i fixed my doors.......... 
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Ian
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Yeah sorry I didn't text back
I was thinking about doors anyway because we need some.
Don't suppose you know anyone can get sliding ones?
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Adam-D
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ill find out, what you after?
pvc, alu ??
glass centre'd?
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Ian
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Probably PVC, patio style, double sliding.
Configured like this but not as large.
http://www.anhen.com/uploadfile/WebEditor/20081013174512976.jpg
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