Jam's Tiger Avon

Welding in a catalytic converter..... And new YouTube channel

2020-06-07T13:20:00.002+01:00

Its been a while I know, I can't believe shes 11 years old...... The only problem I've had recently is the front indicator bulb blew, other than that shes running well. In other news I'm starting a New YouTube Channel because I'm furloughed, and lets face it I've got some time on my hands. So if you'd like to watch a bit of welding, and nut and bolt action watch the video here.

Passed the MOT

2018-07-01T10:32:00.001+01:00

Wow, is it really five years since my last post?

Passed the MOT this week, had an advisory to replace the rubber boot on the steering rack but apart from that, all good.

10 years ago this week I was just getting ready to fit the engine. The car is still going strong, I might treat it to some new seats next year for its 10th birthday, and I think some new headlights, as the chrome is starting to deteriorate.

That’s all for now :-)

New Dashboard and steering cowl

2013-05-22T22:09:00.001+01:00

So I finally got a steering column cowling but to fit it I had to make a new dashboard to allow room to fit it.

MOT Coming up soon....

Front ball joints

2012-06-03T20:00:00.004+01:00

I had an advisary on my MOT to replace the dust cover on my top front drivers side ball joint as it was split ( i split it ages ago and didnt worry about it) anyway the part number is QR1408RHT or FTR4049 or MTR 1408R for a ford transit - note this fits both sides driver and passenger. The lower ball joint is from a Fiat 124 part number QSJ 765.

Clutch cable

2012-02-24T12:19:00.001+00:00

My clutch cable snapped, just thought id upload the part number for the cable I used.

Tiger Avon At RAF Odiham Drag Strip

2011-04-26T21:47:00.003+01:00

Tiger Avon vs Audi TT

2011-04-26T20:40:00.003+01:00

Tiger Avon vs Audi TT

RAF Odiham Drag Race

2011-04-26T20:05:00.004+01:00

Tiger Avon vs BMW M3 1/4 mile

Drag Race at RAF Odiham

2011-04-26T19:17:00.002+01:00

Tiger Avon vs Tiger Cat

Llandow Track Day

2010-07-19T00:52:00.004+01:00

I did a trackday at Llandow a couple of weeks ago and it was great fun - you get to drive as fast as u like without worrying about the police throwing points at you. It was the first time I really gave it the beans and it handles really well - even when you get the back out its easily controllable I had great fun power sliding it round the corners!

Wiring a Nippon denso alternator

2010-06-11T21:10:00.000+01:00

I added a nippon denso A073 alternator this evening ,instead of my lucas one as it is smaller and lighter (also it has a better pully so I should stop loosing altenator belts while driving!) You can find one on a Daihatsu Cuore, Hijet, Move or Sirion. I wired it as in the diagram on the left.

Video on My youtube channel HERE

Still working on the car

2010-05-11T17:42:00.003+01:00

I've built a rollcage over the winter, fitted 4 point harnesses, and fitted an aluminium bellhousing, and racing battery to save weight. pictures to follow

The New Tiger Aviator

2009-10-29T18:41:00.006+00:00

Tigers new Aviator has passed the IVA test (new version of SVA test), and is now availible from tiger racing.

http://www.tigerracing.com

New Forest Tiger Avon Photos

2009-06-22T14:00:00.003+01:00

A couple of pictures from the new forest...

Weight Saving Polo Radiator

2009-06-04T18:27:00.007+01:00

I swaped the old radiator (which was leaking)

for a polo radiator,

The tiger one weighed 3.8kg to the 2 kg polo one - thats a whole 1.8Kg.... Get in.....

Also it has mounting points making it easier to fit and its slightly smaller so it will fit in the nosecone upright giving better cooling.

Driving an Avon

2009-05-07T16:04:00.005+01:00

Several people have asked how the tiger is going, as I've had it on the road for a while. Well its all good. I've had to sort out a few rattles mainly on the cycle wings, and a few bits of sva trim have disappeared.

I've been playing with the fuel map and got the 0-60 mph time down to 5.4 seconds. Next I'm going to reprogram the ecu with Megasquirt 2 extra, which will let me do a few more things like launch control and a shift light. More to come when its upgraded.....

For now here are a few more pictures.....

Sump welded

2009-03-09T19:50:00.000+00:00

I got the sump welded at a local workshop in Eastleigh who usually make high quality wrought iron gates, see their website here http://www.scrollgates.com/ tel 023 80 612028

They had welded cast aluminium sumps before and did a good job, give them a call if you need one done, or if you want some gates made.

Shortened Zetec Sump

2009-03-04T21:39:00.001+00:00

I've got a spare sump that i had to get shortened, so cracking the existing one has sped me up into sorting it out:-

First i cut off the bottom of the spare sump with a hack saw. I cut a notch in the end to allow it to fill with an extra bit of oil.

Then cut a bit of ali plate to blank the bottom off and filed it to the right shape (with a hand from my dad below )

Then cut a blank for the end bit. This and the notch cut in the end allow the void to fill with extra oil retrieving some of the lost capacity.

Now off to the welders with it (its ali and i don't have a tig welder).

First drive

2009-03-03T18:49:00.000+00:00

I finally got my numberplate authorisation form and registration documents from Portsmouth DVLA today. Got a Q plate made up and had my first drive. I managed a whole 13 miles then cracked the sump on a manhole cover and had to get towed back home.

Knocked a good size hole in it though.

Tax disc

2009-02-28T18:15:00.000+00:00

Still waiting........

DVLA registration inspection

2009-02-25T14:21:00.001+00:00

I had my registration inspection today, turned up with the car on a trailer and the DVLA man checked the chassis number and engine number, had a chat and that was it. All in all it took about 8 minutes. Just waiting for my tax disc and registration doc in the post.

Trailer Hire

2009-02-20T19:55:00.005+00:00

Just a quick note: If you're going to a SVA test, its best to hire a trailer to get there - as insurance companies will only insure you for a maximum of 30 days on the chassis number which isn't usually enough time to pass SVA and await registration.
I used a tilting trailer from http://southampton-trailer-hire.com/ which was ideal as i had very low ground clearance.

Registration

2009-02-20T19:11:00.004+00:00

After my SVA test I went to the portsmouth dvla office and picked up forms for registration (V55/5) filled them in along with a build up inspection report form (V627/1) atached copies of reciepts for kit and engine etc and gave them back the day after with an insurance certificate (on the chassis number due to no numberplates) from Adrian Flux insurance, and a cheque for the tax disc and registration fee.

This is my completed V55/5 form

They then want to inspect the vehicle on wednesday at VOSA in Botley to check the chassis number and engine number. Why they can't do this at the SVA test is beyond me, as it had to be done for the paperwork at SVA anyway !!!

Passed my SVA Test

2009-02-17T18:43:00.001+00:00

I passed my sva test today... now on to registration.

SVA retest tomorrow

2009-02-16T14:44:00.005+00:00

An update before my SVA Retest..... I've corrected the failure points -

cat converter welded in

rear fog light tell tale lamp fitted

indicator stalks lengthened

fuel filler restrictor

self centering sorted - it turned out my steering wheel boss was rubbing on the steering lock stoping free movement of the column, so i filed the steering lock down a bit then rechecked my camber and wheel alignment, a bit better.. But then after speaking to the workshop guys at tiger racing i let the tires down to 10 psi and perfect or as near as perfect selfcentering. Wish me luck....