420R New Build!

[hahuang65]

I've started a timelapse playlist over on Youtube. It's got 2 versions, original length (as recorded by GoPro) and a post-process shortened length one.

 

Here they are. Feel free to follow as desired.

 

 

 

I'm also going to post my build questions here. I am asking Rich Kamp for help, and he's been enormously helpful and gracious with his time and energy, but I feel guilty pestering him about everything and so I'm hoping the 7 hive mind will help me... as you guys always have. Thank you so much in advance!

 

Here's the first question... I'm installing the steering rack. I'm assuming the pinion shaft should be on the driver side (in the manual, it's on the right hand side, but I'm guessing that's because UK is RHD). I've got mine on the left hand side, with the Caterham letter facing the back. Correct?

 

Second, should that shaft be angled upwards at all? Right now it's parallel to the Earth, as is the Caterham lettering. Seems like it should be angled, as the manual pictures it that way.

 

I've attached pictures.

[JohnCh]

The steering rack will need to be angled up slightly to create clearance between the steering shaft and alternator.  Personally, I wouldn't worry about that now and would wait until the engine is in and you're installing the shaft.  This way you can optimize the angle.  I'm looking forward to following your progress!

 

-John

[MV8]

2 hours ago, hahuang65 said:

I've started a timelapse playlist over on Youtube. It's got 2 versions, original length (as recorded by GoPro) and a post-process shortened length one.

 

Here they are. Feel free to follow as desired.

 

 

 

I'm also going to post my build questions here. I am asking Rich Kamp for help, and he's been enormously helpful and gracious with his time and energy, but I feel guilty pestering him about everything and so I'm hoping the 7 hive mind will help me... as you guys always have. Thank you so much in advance!

 

Here's the first question... I'm installing the steering rack. I'm assuming the pinion shaft should be on the driver side (in the manual, it's on the right hand side, but I'm guessing that's because UK is RHD). I've got mine on the left hand side, with the Caterham letter facing the back. Correct?

 

Second, should that shaft be angled upwards at all? Right now it's parallel to the Earth, as is the Caterham lettering. Seems like it should be angled, as the manual pictures it that way.

 

I've attached pictures.

When rotating the pinion/steering wheel cw,  if the rack/tie rods move to the right, then it is mounted right side up.