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Seanicks Unnecessary Life Complication

By seanick · 183 updates · Oct 2012 to Sep 2019

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October 2013

27 Oct 2013, 1:19pm General Update
Exeter

Just back from Exeter.Nearly got my voice back from all that talking. Fun being on the stand and great to meet up with Tribute car owners, builders-to-be, and the odd Sammio owners too!
Came home to find my nice rear number plate had arrived, just after I left. Never mind. Time to transfer the reg over now.
Here's some pics......
[IMG]http:// http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg263/Seanick_bucket/DSC_0698_zpse17c65c1.jpg[/IMG]
27 Oct 2013, 1:31pm General Update
[IMG]http:// http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg263/Seanick_bucket/DSC_0698_zpse17c65c1.jpg[/IMG]
27 Oct 2013, 10:06pm Electrics
[IMG]http:// http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg263/Seanick_bucket/DSC_0691_zps57b8de8c.jpg[/IMG]
Bloomin photobucket,.can't make it work!!!
Will try a pc tomorrow.
28 Oct 2013, 9:10pm General Update
Well how the hell did you do that?????
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Well I still can't make it work!

November 2013

3 Nov 2013, 7:59pm Electrics
Hi T, my indicators are 100% legal because...
They are visible 45degrees forward to the opposite side, and are visible behind within 5 degrees if the centerline.
In the recess below the headlights I have outer distance markers (white side lights). If you gave your indicators there they will not pass, but you know that now!!
Cheers,
Nick
4 Nov 2013, 12:03pm General Update
Same place as on the Ferrrrrrawi, have a look at the Exeter show pics on this forum. Nick

March 2014

1 Mar 2014, 11:01pm Chassis and Body
Colour

I think I'm just gonna paint it.....
RED! :scared:
1 Mar 2014, 11:29pm General Update
Some diagram Mister Towed posted ages ago. It had the visibility requirements on it. I think it was from the DVLA or The Ministry.
1 Mar 2014, 11:46pm General Update
Think so.

May 2014

22 May 2014, 10:55pm Chassis and Body Interior & Trim


Yes, all gone quiet on the car front. Work is very busy, too busy tbh. Doing 60+ hr weeks so no time for the Ferazza. I really need a car with four seats, so even though it's taxed, insured and Mot'ed t rarely gets used unfortunately.
Still haven't made up my mind about the colour. Hope to spray it in August, take it to Goodwood Revival in September, after which it will be looking for a new home.
23 May 2014, 6:59pm Mechanical Overhaul
If you read back through the thread you will see I cut 70 mm from the arches, almost to the top of the inner arch. I can't remember now what tyres are on the back, but it's in the thread.......
23 May 2014, 7:12pm General Update
40 mm lower.

June 2014

8 Jun 2014, 8:35am General Update
Initially extensions, then recesses with no extension, then a flip front so standard wipers.
I can post a pic if you want.
N

April 2015

27 Apr 2015, 5:47pm Engine Mechanical Overhaul Chassis and Body
But first, some late items of news....

After replacing several fillings involving hundreds of pounds if dentistry work I am replacing the suspension springs with standard ones. I might even be able to get over a speed bump or too. The main reason is to make it pleasant to drive. Whilst it may excel on the track, on public roads its simply uncomfortable to drive, so I simply dont drive it.

Exhaust. This is very fruity, and makes me drive like a twat. After the petition from the neighbours and a verbal warning from the boys in blue its time to fit a fully standard exhaust from one end to the other.
At least then I can leave the road without the black looks from passers by.

With these two issues sorted I might use it, and if I use it I might be inspired to paint it :ballchain:
30 Apr 2015, 8:07pm Engine
Ah what bliss.
Now a really quality ride, on par with our Alfa 156. Nice and quiet, but still good at 7k. It is higher, and does not look so good, but I don't care! It's now nice to drive. The exhaust is a standard one, with a silencer where the cat was as well.
Shocks are still adjustable.
When I can remember how to post a pic, I will.

May 2015

2 May 2015, 5:34pm General Update
But I am a teenage hooligan!

August 2019

15 Aug 2019, 10:15pm Chassis and Body
Ok chaps, brace yourself, today the car went into my workshop to be finished and painted!
16 Aug 2019, 7:06pm Chassis and Body
That's what everyone else said!
First thing is to remove the remotely operated bonnet catches and change them got two lever type from a Triumph Herald.