Since you guys are constantly thanking us for viewing, I just want to thank you both for not having endless burn-in ads on your channel. I cyclically unsubscribe from so many channels for this reason. It burns me up after paying for premium to have to sit through multiple 2-3 minutes ads for online therapy or manscaping products. Thank you guys for reminding me of what TH-cam used to be.
That's an easy problem to solve . Google Free App Store has "Free" Add Blocking Apps !!! Download one and No More Stupid Commercials !!! There are quite a few to choose from so ??? Brave the Red Lion logo is my favorite...
That shot where you were able to turn the wheel pretty much with your fingertips with Andrew standing on the front really showed off how light the steering must be. Should be magic on the road, given your work with geometry I bet the weight buildup under load should be great too, as well as the feedback.
We expected it to be good but not this good given that the steering on an Mx5 is just ok. With new bearings and the wheel on tight it'll be another level
I have been watching this build for awhile now! Super cool car! Completely different than most things people work on in the US. I've got a 1972 Mustang Fastback in my garage and this thing looks like it would fit in the trunk lol. Although something tells me that Project Mosquito will handle a bit better lol! Anyway keep up the good work!
When you were sitting in the car talking about the steering rack, it made me think of those special Minis built to flung about for auto testing. Once again you’re making great progress.
@@OliverPickard Indeed! The thinking the pair of you share is a perfect antidote to the instagram culture in motoring today. (Or in general, really!) We need to get back here, where knowledge, inspiration, fulfilment creativity and good taste reside:)
You guys since work so much in that place, should install a mini split a/c system. It makes the workplace so much better. I did that steering rack conversion(depower), from an MK3 MX5 and I shortened it 9.25". I believe that is is 2.77 turns.
Another solution to keeping the steering wheel mount from reflecting in the windscreen is to paint it flat black. I know that kind of defeats the purpose of polishing it but if it solves the problem it may be worth it.
One thing I kinda wanna see is how big the turning radius is on this, from it being so square (wheel to wheel front & rear to across) my guess is you'll be able to U turn it in one on a regular road
New to the channel here so this might have been answered before but wouldn't a quickrelease hub for the steeringwheel help with getting in and out of the car? Looks like a lovely build and I'll definetly subscribe for this!
Since the car is set up to be so responsive, how easy do you anticipate the steering will be on a long road trip? Did you say that you have built in a lot if caster? Also, please can you take a plan view photo of the car (to show off the wheel planform, thanks.
Yes 8° of caster and itll be pretty aerodynamically stable so It'll track well even with the fast steering, with small inputs it should be fine on the motorway Plan view as in from above? I'll see what I can do 👍🏼
In regard to tire width. Being an old guy I am refering to 70s model cars , I found that wider tyres on a small light car actually gave you less grip, as the car didnt ave the weight to push the tyres into the road. Obviously tyre technology has improved a lot since then , but there is probably still a point where the tyre width works against you
Agreed you can definatly over tyre a car but we haven't gone too crazy or gone for low profile tyres with stiff sidewalls so we should be fine with 1bar/14psi front 1.4/20.3psi rear as our starting pressures
That sterring wheel hub is aluminum, isn't it? Have you considered an anodyzed finish? The color could be darkened while maintaining the details you like
Hi. 2 things. I'm not too OCD, but a hole on the opposite side of the steering wheel hub would add lightness, and symmetry. Also, a flat plate with a cutout for the steering column, welded to the steering column, and bolted to a flat plate that is welded to the "dash bar", seems like a more high end solution to the upper steering column hanger. I know you have both planned the whole car to your liking, but both the upper and lower strap hangers just seem less, I don't know the perfect word, but they seem less "finished" maybe? They are certainly more than strong enough, but they remind me of plumbing pipe hangers. I'm not trying to be insulting, and I hate to criticize your work, but that's how they struck me when I saw what you were building. Sort of just a couple of steps below the rest of your work. Thanks for taking the time to read my comment, and again, really nice car!!!
@@jimalexander9230 I don't mind at all don't worry it's ok to critique. Because of regulations we require a steering lock and of course the gauges share the same space. I'm also I'm tempted to change the column outer tube to aluminium so it was more important the claps be low profile, adjustable and lightweight rather than esthetically pleasing because you won't see them in the finished car.
Totally off topic, but what the hell is that lathe? The design cues look really familiar, but I just can't put a name to it, and the fact that I keep seeing it in the videos but still can't instantly recognise it is starting to play on my mild OCD. So to save me from succumbing to my urge to go comparing photos of lathes online for 3 hours to identify it's manufacturer, model (and probably even it production year !), does anyone want to tell me what it is?
@@OliverPickardif you’re at those pressures in today’s video the ease at which the tyres turn across the concrete is even more remarkable demonstration of the front suspension setup. Nice one.
You using brakes to steer ? Dual as in 2 disk brake calipers at 5 and 7 o'clock not only doubles braking it provides added steering !!! That's impossible to do any other way !!! I would have went with an all aluminum small block V8 being you went this far out ... The different combinations an Horse Power possiblties could turn your tiny speedster into a Rocket Ship !!! If nothing else look into the dual caliper breaking...
Since you guys are constantly thanking us for viewing, I just want to thank you both for not having endless burn-in ads on your channel. I cyclically unsubscribe from so many channels for this reason. It burns me up after paying for premium to have to sit through multiple 2-3 minutes ads for online therapy or manscaping products. Thank you guys for reminding me of what TH-cam used to be.
That's an easy problem to solve .
Google Free App Store has "Free"
Add Blocking Apps !!!
Download one and No More Stupid Commercials !!!
There are quite a few to choose from so ???
Brave the Red Lion logo is my favorite...
I love that you wanted to make sure the driving position was suitable to all 3 of you. I am sure many people would overlook this kind of detail.
I wish the car company's paid half the attention to detail as you both do we could have really nice cars...
That's one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me 😅
Love the fact Andrew spent ages making a perfect temporary column bush just so you can go WEEEEE! 😆
Its the best reason to do anything haha
Looks like a big go-kart. Should be a bunch of fun to drive!
🤞🏻 fingers crossed
That shot where you were able to turn the wheel pretty much with your fingertips with Andrew standing on the front really showed off how light the steering must be. Should be magic on the road, given your work with geometry I bet the weight buildup under load should be great too, as well as the feedback.
We expected it to be good but not this good given that the steering on an Mx5 is just ok. With new bearings and the wheel on tight it'll be another level
I have been watching this build for awhile now! Super cool car! Completely different than most things people work on in the US. I've got a 1972 Mustang Fastback in my garage and this thing looks like it would fit in the trunk lol. Although something tells me that Project Mosquito will handle a bit better lol! Anyway keep up the good work!
Who would have thought that fitting a steering column could be so entertaining.
Another great video by you and your Dad. They just keep getting better and I can’t wait for the climax!!
By the end we might actually be half decent at making them haha
When you were sitting in the car talking about the steering rack, it made me think of those special Minis built to flung about for auto testing.
Once again you’re making great progress.
I think there is a GTM that does auto testing 🤔
I'm really impressed by how easily it steers, even when not in motion. Well done, lads🙂
Thanks Ben
i wonder if the speed of the steering will be too slow, with too many revolutions needed to get the wheels to turn enough
@@fazeobama8872 that's one of the major points of the video, the steering will be very responsive
oooo i like the upholstery
Oh wow this channel hits very close to home, what a lucky find! ❤
@@aleksanderp.4373 I'm glad you like it
@@OliverPickard Indeed! The thinking the pair of you share is a perfect antidote to the instagram culture in motoring today. (Or in general, really!) We need to get back here, where knowledge, inspiration, fulfilment creativity and good taste reside:)
Thanks guys, awesome video once again
The car is unrecognisable from only a few weeks ago. The fitting of the old bodyshell really sets it off. Thanks everyone.
Thanks!
Thank you
Steering looks lighter than my 91 fiesta so something is going right 😂
It helps not having a couple of hundred kg of engine on top of it haha
Great as always
Tilting and telescoping would definitely make things much easier !
@@AJCsr Possibly but we need to keep things extremely lightweight
You guys since work so much in that place, should install a mini split a/c system. It makes the workplace so much better. I did that steering rack conversion(depower), from an MK3 MX5 and I shortened it 9.25". I believe that is is 2.77 turns.
The stats I looked up were NA/NB but it's cool to know they made it slightly faster
I crashed my home made car today. Very light car on clutch feel but every day a school day and you both help me smile thanks
Oh heck I hope you are ok?
@OliverPickard it was low speed just all part of learning
You might want to consider scuff plates on the A pillar and sill , where your feet are constantly rubbing across it getting in and out.
Another solution to keeping the steering wheel mount from reflecting in the windscreen is to paint it flat black. I know that kind of defeats the purpose of polishing it but if it solves the problem it may be worth it.
Its would and I rather like crackle black but we'll see what we can get away with first
One thing I kinda wanna see is how big the turning radius is on this, from it being so square (wheel to wheel front & rear to across) my guess is you'll be able to U turn it in one on a regular road
Hopefully because my Citroen has the turning circle of a Jeep Cherokee haha
@@OliverPickard yeah i'm looking forward to seeing it!!
Brill!!!!!!!
New to the channel here so this might have been answered before but wouldn't a quickrelease hub for the steeringwheel help with getting in and out of the car?
Looks like a lovely build and I'll definetly subscribe for this!
We were trying not to knock the wheel while lining it up. If we can do without one it frees up money and weight for other things
Since the car is set up to be so responsive, how easy do you anticipate the steering will be on a long road trip? Did you say that you have built in a lot if caster? Also, please can you take a plan view photo of the car (to show off the wheel planform, thanks.
Yes 8° of caster and itll be pretty aerodynamically stable so It'll track well even with the fast steering, with small inputs it should be fine on the motorway
Plan view as in from above? I'll see what I can do 👍🏼
Oops, all my questions answered at the end of the video...
If Andrew needs to add some (ahem!) personal lightness, he could always try Running Up That Hill. 😋👍
Haha I see what you did there
Is that the hill out on the windy moor ?
If you dont want to do a full removable wheel, look into the flip-up wheel bosses, could make entry and egress a little easier.
When you aren't typing to get in and out without knocking it out of alignment it's not bad at all but we'll see what it's like with the pedal box in
Quick disconnect steering wheel is probably a have to have
We will see when the pedal box goes in
In regard to tire width. Being an old guy I am refering to 70s model cars , I found that wider tyres on a small light car actually gave you less grip, as the car didnt ave the weight to push the tyres into the road. Obviously tyre technology has improved a lot since then , but there is probably still a point where the tyre width works against you
Agreed you can definatly over tyre a car but we haven't gone too crazy or gone for low profile tyres with stiff sidewalls so we should be fine with 1bar/14psi front 1.4/20.3psi rear as our starting pressures
That sterring wheel hub is aluminum, isn't it? Have you considered an anodyzed finish? The color could be darkened while maintaining the details you like
A little bit of levity in a small cabin is nice and adds a retro touch
@@OliverPickard I meant to say as a possible solution if it ends up reflecting on the windscreen. Make it visible by eye but vanishing in reflection
Hi. 2 things. I'm not too OCD, but a hole on the opposite side of the steering wheel hub would add lightness, and symmetry. Also, a flat plate with a cutout for the steering column, welded to the steering column, and bolted to a flat plate that is welded to the "dash bar", seems like a more high end solution to the upper steering column hanger. I know you have both planned the whole car to your liking, but both the upper and lower strap hangers just seem less, I don't know the perfect word, but they seem less "finished" maybe? They are certainly more than strong enough, but they remind me of plumbing pipe hangers. I'm not trying to be insulting, and I hate to criticize your work, but that's how they struck me when I saw what you were building. Sort of just a couple of steps below the rest of your work. Thanks for taking the time to read my comment, and again, really nice car!!!
@@jimalexander9230 I don't mind at all don't worry it's ok to critique. Because of regulations we require a steering lock and of course the gauges share the same space. I'm also I'm tempted to change the column outer tube to aluminium so it was more important the claps be low profile, adjustable and lightweight rather than esthetically pleasing because you won't see them in the finished car.
Do you remember in which episode you did front suspension? I thinking about copying yours idea 😅
There's a few the best way is have a look through the playlist
Why not a quick disconnect or flip up steering wheel?
If we can get away without one it's weight and money that's can go elsewhere
Are you planning another bearing on the steering column? In one of the videos I saw what looked like flex by the upper u-joint.
Yes we will be replacing both with needle roller bearings
Will the Dolomite column collapse in an accident? I'm building an old Corolla and I replaced the non-collapsing column with one from a Mazda MX-5.
@@WarrenMartin-i7w Yes and the intermediate shaft also acts as a collapsible section
As you're using parts from makes from all over the world.... if you're still looking for a colour for your car, how about UN blue? 🤣
Haha I'm brand agnostic it's whatever is best for the job
Totally off topic, but what the hell is that lathe? The design cues look really familiar, but I just can't put a name to it, and the fact that I keep seeing it in the videos but still can't instantly recognise it is starting to play on my mild OCD. So to save me from succumbing to my urge to go comparing photos of lathes online for 3 hours to identify it's manufacturer, model (and probably even it production year !), does anyone want to tell me what it is?
What tyre pressures do you have or plan to have in those tyres?
@@Al-os2cg obviously we'll have to do some testing to get it perfect but 1bar/14psi front 1.4bar/20psi rear is what we'll start with
@@OliverPickardif you’re at those pressures in today’s video the ease at which the tyres turn across the concrete is even more remarkable demonstration of the front suspension setup. Nice one.
@@Al-os2cg it's 1.4 all round at the moment but yeah it's a big footprint for such a light car so it should roll well too
Drilling a hole in a cone will definitely not increase its cross sectional area. This is a very basic strength of materials problem
its not stronger for being drilled but its more than strong enough to be drilled and its shape helps with that
You using brakes to steer ?
Dual as in 2 disk brake calipers at 5 and 7 o'clock not only doubles braking it provides added steering !!! That's impossible to do any other way !!!
I would have went with an all aluminum small block V8 being you went this far out ...
The different combinations an Horse Power possiblties could turn your tiny speedster into a Rocket Ship !!!
If nothing else look into the dual caliper breaking...
Small steering wheels + quick racks = reversing wannabe rally drivers/boy racers into the scenery for decades.