First job is the fixing of the rear brake pipes to the de dion tube. The de dion ears and calipers are fitted temporarily to allow correct fit up. Caterham supply the brake pipe partially pre bent but the final connection to the calip is left to do. once pop rivetted to the tube the brake pipe can be eased round in a smooth arc to the connection on each caliper.
Whilst waiting for the parts from Caterham I had a go at fitting the heater. I had heard this was fiddly but I didn't have too much trouble apart from some wiggling of the wiring loom behind the scuttle to get the interior vent panel in place. I couldn't find the two set screws needed but they are only short M5 screws so I'll find some that are suitable later.
Next up is the horns, an easy fit to the front cross member behind the steering rack.
Now armed with some heat shield material and carefully some patterns, I covered the drivers side footwell to try and reduce any heat build up from the exhaust manifold. I think I will have a look at the passenger side but I don't think this is really necessary, especially considering the plastic washer bottle is fitted that side and would melt before my feet!
Next we finished off the front end by fitting the anti roll bar and then lowering the car to try and get the front suspension settled before torquing up all the fastners. Finally the engine mounts were fitted ready for the next big job, engine installation!!
