First one was getting my hand-crafted speed-holder in place and the speedo sensor attached to it. All went well (better than I actually expected!) and so I mixed some Araldite and glued the two magnets on the prop-shaft. Instructions stated that magnets should go with "dimple side down". That required some homework (probably because I'm not an native English speaker) but turns out it means the small orifice on one side of the magnet surface should face down.
Held the speed sensor cable down against the prop-catcher with a couple of cable ties and connected it to the loom. I'm pretty sure it will give wrong readings when I get the car going again, but it will work! Wrong readings because I believe I fed the Digidash with incorrect gear ratios, but I'll look into that again later.
Started reading this build thread, very good indeed. I think I might buy one of these kits. How much did you pay for the whole kit from Aries?
ReplyDeleteStefan
Thank you for following up on the blog. :)
DeleteThe amount of money I paid for the kit is not the best indication for how it would cost to a UK resident. There are lots of parts that, living in the UK, you can by from specialist shops or source from 2nd hand parts. Here in Portugal it is difficult and/or expensive. So, to save me some hassle (even if not money) I bought every part from Aries.
Besides, I bought the kit 2 years ago, probably prices have changed.
So, my best advice is to contact Aries and get a quote. Note that, at the time, they offered the best quote and had one of the best kits, for what I saw visiting Aries factory and the Stoneleigh Kit Car Show.