Firstly I must apologise to the tens of Team Neaves fans for the blogging drought that has plagued the site! I am sure you are wondering why this is…
Just take a look at the latest photos…
That’s right, us Team Neavesers have been working hard on our cars, and they are nearing completion. As you can see the engine, cooling system, fuel system and brakes are pretty much complete. The electrics are almost in, dash sorted, and wheels on the car.
There has however been a terrible side effect of all this progress. Unfortunately, I am now suffering a condition identical to the one Ollie has had for years, and one I believe Jonesey has made reference to before… Yes its ‘short arms & deep pockets syndrome’
To go over a few of the bits for all you tech heads here’s a run down of what’s been done since the last post. The engine has gone in with some gentle re-working of the engine bay (you’ll remember the cut-outs from Blaine’s) and we’ve fabricated our own mounts. The Frontline bell-housing and TranX SCCR gearbox slotted together nicely and fit onto a modified gearbox crossmember that holds it all in place. The running gear is completed with the edition of a TranX slippery clutch diff.
The cooling system is largely courtesy of Brise Engineering; Tim made some really great alloy pots and pipes to link it all together – more from Tim later… The radiator support is a Team Neaves special (ally and rivets) and it’s all joined with some nice blue silicone hoses. Keen eyed readers will notice the oil cooler is mounted upside down to aid the airflow through the car, it does have its drawbacks though, as I’m sure bleeding it will be like trying to get a Montego Estate through scruteneering 
You’ll see the masterpiece that is the fuel system in the boot, again our friend Tim made miracles happen with ally and built us some nice swirl pots. Tim also made the tanks which are foam filled, baffled and have collector pots – this should help keep fuel surge at bay.
Wheels and tyres are the latest edition to the car, Rim Stock sorted us out some 15×7s that fit snugly in the B’s ample arches when wrapped in Toyo R888 Super soft rubber.
Well that’s all for now, but keep you eyes peeled for more. With any luck the cars will be started up soon, and believe it or not one keen fan has requested we film it! Of course, this momentous occasion will surely be filmed by the Media arm of Team Neaves racing (that’s my right arm to you and me). We’re looking good for the rolling road on May 8th too, which we will videoed and You Tube’d also.
For any readers that are interested in coming to the first race you can arrange tickets here. You can come and see us on the day too as long as you don’t point at us and laugh at how slow we are!
Maverick
We hope you have a big lens on your camera; given that your media arm is so short!
Our lawyers are watching!
Lawyers?! Crikey, well actually you may be able to help me then Miss Daisy, as I here some of you ‘law types’ have long arms…
Hi Maverick,
Your cars are looking nice. Will be good to see them out later this year.
Hope you really haven’t bought 15×7 wheels, your only allowed to run 6inch on a B….
James.
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Hi James,
Good to see you back out on the track at Donny.
You had me worried for a minute then! But just checked and the regs allow us Group C types to run 7inchers.
See you at Brands…
Mav