What does your Europa look like *today* ?

[Bainford]

Good progress report, Stephen. That's tidy dash on your Europa.

[StephenH]

Wet, muddy but fast (relatively).
54/1690 showed most of the field how manageable a Europa can be in slippery conditions (Historic & Classic Hillclimb).
1st in the 1501-2000cc class.
3rd fastest outright on the day, trailing only a rapid Elfin Clubman (late model FI engine etc) and a Brabham BT16 open wheeler.
Very happy 
 

[EuropaTC]

 

Wow, that's excellent, what a great result.  And to be 3rd outright on the day is even more significant to me than winning the class, I bet you're praying for rain in the next round ?

Open a couple of beers, you've earned them.

Brian

[Mecky]

That sounds great. Did you manage to beat the Renault Alpine as well?

What tyres did you use in this conditions?

[Bainford]

Congratulations  You've represented the Europa well. Cheers

[StephenH]

Thanks all.
No to praying for rain, Yes to beating the Alpine (1st time and maybe the last), Toyo Proxes RA1 185/60R13 on 5.5inch rims (not great in the full wet but seem fine in patchy/damp conditions).

[StephenH]

Test fit on my current project, the Europa Transporter.
This was the 'go/no go' point to see if a one man load/unload operation was actually feasible.
All worked well so now to fit the permanent guides, trailer jacks, wheel chocks and tie down points.
A tight fit, but as the trailer was a bargain I had to give it a go.
Small electric winch is fitted to the front of the trailer (external) so it is basically front wheels on the ramps, hook up, winch in and lock down.
To remove, unlock and reverse out on the winch (winch has brakes), I had no difficulty on my test run other than working out the best trailer angle.
 

[Jas]

That looks nice and snug.
It will also prevent you from putting big flares of  your car :-D

[exarkun1178]

my lotus today:

[cal44]

look at the size of that shop.............holy smokes

[StephenH]

48% of task completed on the way to completing the rear disc conversion, currently have a working braking system comprising front discs and disc/drum rear.
I think that means I am 75-80% the way to actually getting it finished having learned my lessons on 7mm roll pins, universal joints, rear wheel bearings and hub assemblies during that 48% of the actual task 
Could probably get completed today but it is getting too hot in the shed and time to hide in the house until the sun goes down.

However not very progressed on the ventilated front disc upgrade, having not measured the stub axles before ordering the new hubs. 
Have a couple of plans to sort that, but they can wait until the rears are completed and tested.

[exarkun1178]

your rear disc conversion,  is that a kit? if so, from where?  was it an easy install?

[StephenH]

Kit from Europa Engineering (Banks UK).


Easy enough given I am new to the Europa so learning some of the tricks along the way.
Might have to do a little bit of rework on the handbrake cable but otherwise no significant issues.
Note: You don't get instructions, Richard expects you can figure it out for yourself, although I'm sure he would assist remotely if asked.

[andy harwood]

nice work you're doing on your car!
will a proportional valve be required for the braking system to equalize front/rear braking pressure?
i'm interested in doing this conversion myself.
thanks in advance
andyh

[exarkun1178]

nice work you're doing on your car!
will a proportional valve be required for the braking system to equalize front/rear braking pressure?
i'm interested in doing this conversion myself.
thanks in advance
andyh

Is there a package number/ part number?  this is for an S2? yes?