My 65 race car

[Andy Sykes]

don't worry im not stopping just waiting for a few parts flip front maybe ready tmw never trust a fiberglasser it will be two weeks mate 5 weeks later lol so because I got thinking again this is going to happen

So my dodge is my daily to work and back sounds great but as a mini project I'm going to put it on air and have a funky paint job

Before

 

No wheels



Front should be easy remove spring fit bag maybe move shock mount up





Rear is another story I think I'm going to have to notch the chassis and 4 link the rear end



The desired stance



any way back to the bug tmw

cheers andy

[Andy Sykes]

bit more on the bug today as the flip front wasn't ready  ive mad a start on the dry sump mount







maybe I bit more tmw

cheers andy

[Andy Sykes]

So most of the air ride parts are here good job I hadn't had time to start chopping things up as my one off flip front is done by Gary from the speedster clinic what a



Cheers andy

[Andy Sykes]

So I've got he flip front back 9cm wider than stock Gary has done a great job







Now to work out how I'm going to mount it lol

Cheers andy

[Andy Sykes]

Now that's one sexy alternator bracket lol





Cheers andy

[fahrvergnugen]

that is very sexy indeed, love it.

[Andy Sykes]

sorry a bit of yank

a little bit done this afternoon

chop these out

 



put these in

 



air receiver




pump and valves



look pretty hard but can go lower if I raise the shock towers but I may see how low the back goes without notching the chassis






rear parts for the 4 link



cheers andy

[richie]

come on Andy, NO rusty old trucks on the cal look lounge please


 I am sure there are plenty of crazy ideas you have for the bug that you can get on with instead

cheers Richie

[Andy Sykes]

Lol sorry back on the bug tmw didn't want anybody to think I was being lazy lol

Cheers andy

[Andy Sykes]

More rusty yank shite waiting for so inspiration on the bug normal service will resume somthing has to town the race trailer and fit a quad in the back lol

Tiny bit note to cover arms whilst using the TIG even for 5 mins oops



4 link rear end welded up and ready to go on the dodge



Cheers andy

[Andy Sykes]

Did this on frid.ay but forgot the pictures doh








I could go lower but I need to check with the 20" wheels on

Cheers andy

That's it  back on the bug lol

[Andy Sykes]

She goes up and down







Got to finish welding and fit the panhard and we are about done

Cheers Andy

[Andy Sykes]

So after transgate I've got my mojo back with the bug, ordered the new deco case and 3.88 ring gear and pinion ready to mock up in the car and then send to Basti to make not build my transmission 

Cheers Andy

[dannyboy]

 

[Andy Sykes]

Been so busy at work I've not had 5 mins to spare but mocked the up an idea to remove the pressure from under the front wings that can course lift







Cheers Andy

[Andy Sykes]

Did a bit last night on wiring up the injector drivers, wideband and EGT



Wired in the boost controller this will be stand alone and not connected to the ecu



I'm struggling to find the the plugs for the ride height sensors I know the pin out for the connections 0v 12v+ and the 0-5v linear output





I think I will have to go to the jag dealer to see if they list the plugs as a separate item


Cheers Andy

[Andy Sykes]

Little bit more gradually getting all these dam wires connected to each other and electronics talking to each other just the CanBus to go so the ECU talks to the data logger, dash and camera system



Cheers Andy

[Andy Sykes]

Nearly there now with the wiring at last cant be leave how much time I've spent on wiring





Cheers Andy

[dannyboy]

i cant belive you cant belive how much time it would take to wire that lot up 

[Flow]

Is this thing supposed to land on the moon ?! 

[Rocket Ron]

It ill take a long time 1/4 of a mile at a time 

[Andy Sykes]

Lol it's not as complicated as its looks, it's just the same as most race cars just with lots more data logging but with no old School gauges and resistors to make it work, I'm hoping all this shite will pay for itself in data

Cheers Andy

[BeetleBug]

Lol it's not as complicated as its looks, it's just the same as most race cars just with lots more data logging but with no old School gauges and resistors to make it work, I'm hoping all this shite will pay for itself in data

Cheers Andy

1 ECU can do what all your boxes is going to do and on top of this the engine will be a lot easier to map compared to the DTA. And if that is not enough it is a lot cheaper too.

[Erlend / bug66]

Lol it's not as complicated as its looks, it's just the same as most race cars just with lots more data logging but with no old School gauges and resistors to make it work, I'm hoping all this shite will pay for itself in data

Cheers Andy

1 ECU can do what all your boxes is going to do and on top of this the engine will be a lot easier to map compared to the DTA. And if that is not enough it is a lot cheaper too.

There are several, but what ECU are you thinking of Kalle?

[Andy Sykes]

I wish there was one ecu that can do what I want it to but there isn't i chose DTA as that's what ive used before and find it ok

cheers andy

[Erlend / bug66]

Have you checked out MAXXECU?

Sorry for Google translate :p

MaxxECU - The optimal engine control unit for race track and road

We at Maxxtuning Ltd has several years of experience out of the engine control system and the mapping out of these and is well versed in these Systemes all pros and cons. We decided that with our experience in mapping / adjustment we would develop its own engine control unit, which we believe is the ultimate controller for both the full-featured mapper for beginners.

Examples of engines MaxxECU can steer
Virtually all of 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 and 12 cylinder engines.
Up to 8 cylinders fully sequentially.
Up to 16 cylinders in waste spark.

Trigger Signal / cam signal / trigger system that supports MaxxECU
(For a bit rarer trigger system, we do support this if interested).
VR sensor.
Digital (Hall, Opto).
Standard "missing tooth" (60-2, 36-1). Supports ranging from 12-1 to 150-4.
Multitooth trigger (12 +1 to 150-4).
Audi 5-cyl.
Nissan CAS.
Mitsubishi 4/2.
GM LS1.

MaxxECU outputs
8 outputs for injectors. Adjustable peak and hold current. Lågohm 1 or 2 högohms injectors per output. Max 4A.
8 outputs for ignition. 5V signal for driving the ignition modules, CDI units and coils.
8 outputs for extra features. Can be set to operate in virtually anything. Fuel pump, idle control, boost control, shift light, fans, warning lights, etc. 1.5 A per output.

MaxxECU inputs
Air temperature sensor (IAT).
Water temperature sensor (CLT).
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS).
Lambda Sensor. Uses broadband lambda sensor directly to the ECU without any additional electronics.
2 trigger inputs. VR, hall or opto. The signals are processed by a completely separate processor for maximum performance and immunity to interference.
Two additional temperature sensors. Can be used for logging or control of additional functions.
2 spare 0-5V inputs. Can be used for additional sensors such. measuring the exhaust gas back pressure or fuel pressure.
2 additional digital inputs. Used for example. speed sensors and switches.
Built-in pressure sensor (barometer).
Built MAP sensor for up to 3 bar boost.
8 inputs for EGT sensors. No additional electronics needed.

MaxxECU example functions
(If you would like to have something you miss or want to change, please contact us, we are listening to our users to make our system the best!)
Launch Control.
Flexible lap top.
Adjustable laddtrycksbegränsning.
Adjustable protection functions based on EGT and / or lambda.
Regulate the fuel based on the exhaust temperature and / or oxygen to protect the engine.
MAP sensor or TPS as load sensor. Flexible additional tables to facilitate really sharp engines.
Automatically disabling the injectors at full throttle when cranking. Adjustable.
Swipe tachometer to its maximum speed at ignition on.
Built-in error and warning diagnostics and felkodshantering.
Test functions for all outputs.
Test Driving the injectors / coils in the ignition cylinder or order to easily see any incorrect wiring and correct the correct spreader / firing.
Integrated trigger logging to troubleshoot any trigger problems.
Built Triggeroscillosskop.
Measuring spridarresistansen directly in the program.

MaxxECU other / technical
CANbus for expansion modules.
USB for mapping.
Bluetooth for connectivity to mobile devices.
4MB memory for logging without a connected PC.
Supply voltage 8-22V.
Main processor ARM Cortex-M3 processor running at 120MHz, with three auxiliary processors to handle trigger, spreaders and OJ.
Resolution on ignition: 0.1 degrees.
Resolution on the spreader: 0001 ms.
Updates the fuel and ignition 2,000 times per second.
The fastest PC communication, loads in the folder on for 0.5 seconds.




One box

[BeetleBug]

Maxx is one that have all the options. Bosch have a new one but it is expensive. Motec is also rather expensive. Vipec has a all-in-one box. My choice, today, would be the Maxx. It has built in injector drivers, knock control, built in map sensor, built in exhaust temp control, built in BB lambda... you name it. The maxx is also cheap compared to more known brands.

[Erlend / bug66]

Maxx is one that have all the options. Bosch have a new one but it is expensive. Motec is also rather expensive. Vipec has a all-in-one box. My choice, today, would be the Maxx. It has built in injector drivers, knock control, built in map sensor, built in exhaust temp control... you name it. The maxx is also cheap compared to more known brands.

It's all above your last post Kalle

[Andy Sykes]

that ECU does a lot sure looks good, but it doesn't do all I want so I will have to stick with all my boxes lol

cheers andy

[BeetleBug]

that ECU does a lot sure looks good, but it doesn't do all I want so I will have to stick with all my boxes lol

cheers andy

Andy, please let us know what you feel you need that it does not offer.