Add plug to dashboard switches - It was always a problem to remove and replace the scuttle because the cables to the switches are too short, also the switches are fed from the front so it's difficult to plug the connectors back on.
Didn't find a connector big enough so had to use two instead.
Paint dashboard - I used polyester sealant to seal the windscreen to the scuttle, totally the wrong thing to use so it had to be scraped off and in the process it was better to repaint the scuttle. I'm going to use silicon sealant instead.
Looks great newly painted - thanks Mats
Move ECU - It was difficult to get to but the wiper motor was in the way of where I wanted it to go. I thought of a few options but in the end will have it in the same place but hold it with one bolt only, more easily accessible.
Add wheel spacers - not sure if these are really necessary but 15mm spacers give it a slightly wider wheelbase and brings the centre of gravity down, looks cool too.
Changed belt tensioner - this was done at the end of last year but still counts on my to-do list.
Redo console - Had a few more dials to add and removed the heater control (It's now always on). I'm pretty happy with the results.
Add gauges - Air Fuel Ration, Fuel pressure, Rev counter with shift light and analogue clock. I have kept the reverse sensor, brake fluid lamp, switch to turn on ODB-II wifi adapter and switch to turn on curtesy light.
Shift light attached to the left of the wheel, couldn't find a better place for it.
The extra lambda sensor was added late last year.
Add wind deflectors - I bought a set of Caterham wind deflectors, Caterham uses the same window brackets so the deflectors fit directly onto the hinges for the doors. They look really great and do actually deflect a lot of the wind.
New seat - Unfortunately the old driver seat had come away from around the seatbelt holes. It would have been too expensive to send back to the supplier so picked a new one up while over in the UK.
Add spare wheel bracket - I bought one from Caterham which was very expensive and also didn't come with instructions, I wrote to them and they said "We'll send you a photo when we get a customer car in that has one" How difficult is it to include a sheet of instructions or scribble down something for me; Not very professional when charging such a high price.
Add fasteners to boot cover - This was actually Pauls idea. The idea is to have two velcro straps that go around the roll bar and back on themselves to keep the front of the cover tight in place. I sent off for 50mm wide velcro strip and Anette machined it on for me. It looks great and adds a nice touch - thanks Anette.
Not so easy to see perhaps but the lights are higher in this image
Remove rust - Yes it happens even to kit cars. There wasn't very much but I wanted to deal with it before it went too far. Mainly front steering arms and driver floor under seat.
The car is back together now, just the windscreen wipers to put on and the scuttle to rivet in place. Also the soft top brackets needs improving. I have an electrical problem which means the hazzards work but the indicators don't. I hope I don't have to remove the scuttle again!
Anette and I went out for a nice test drive on Saturday. She runs really well (I mean the car!), so well in fact that I will have to buy better tyres for it. Foot down in second and it loses traction very easily. Will have to let the bank account settle down a bit before then though.
If anyone's interested I'm selling my Dragstar 1100. It's had a back seat ever since I finished the Legend, so to be fair I need to let it go - for a good price. 2002 model with 30,000km
Have a great spring!
