Audi quattro S1 E2

[G60Rallye]

Normally the bar is run across the top of the tunnel. This build is a bit different though as its basically turned into a spaceframe chassis.

[Ian Simmonds]

Propshaft will be well above the bar even as standard. I will be running the engine, gearbox and rear diff raised 2" in this car to get the shaft angles back level as it will be run very low like the other car. There will be a new larger tunnel going in at some point in the future and a raised rear floor over the rear diff.

I stand corrected... As ever though H, great attention to detail...

[OZ2000]

Hamish I'm new on here but have been following both your builds with awe and can only say your work is superb! I hope to start work on a S1E2 replica build very shortly as well. Some posts say an A80 and some an A90 for the correct window rake and doors. Which should it be? Both these models are very scarce downunder. Any other way to do it?

In your post #33 you mention technical drawings from Jay Birchenall - any chance of getting a copy please mate?

Keep up the good work and can't wait for your next update!

Marius

[quattrostyle]

Audi 80 and 90 share the same A-pillar, but ideally you would want a 2-door 80.

[OZ2000]

Thanks quattrostyle -as I said scarce as hen's teeth downunder. Probably have to try and import something from Europe or the UK.

[Tonks4x4]

http://m.mobile.de/portal/index.html#Car/DES/192582459


Tonks4x4 - The Land Rover Specialist

[OZ2000]

Thanks mate. Hopefully the seller will assist in getting it shipped to Oz - sent him a message.

[G60Rallye]

As has been said Audi 80 2 door is the best and easiest way to do it. It can be done with a 4 door roof buts its a lot more work. I have sent you a message regarding the technical drawings.

[OZ2000]

Thanks Hamish. PM sent, hope I've done it right and you get it.

[quattrito]

I guess the perfect A-Pillar could be taken from both Audi 80 2-door versions yes? I meant early 80 like Tonks put up that sits in Mobile and later one with Audi 90 rear lights section?

[quattrostyle]

Yes that's correct.

I think this could be moved to another topic though?

[G60Rallye]

I have been back working on this shell for the past couple of days. Another thanks to Joe at Proformance metals www.proformancemetals.co.uk for sorting me out with 25 meters of 40 x 2mm T45 tubing for the rest of the cage. This has meant I have been able to start on all the rest of the tubes in the shell.

To go with this I managed by luck to pick up a 2 door Audi 80 roof and doors which I could not turn down. The roof and doors will go into storage for the future on another shell. It has however allowed me to fit up the doors so I could make sure the scuttle and A pillars went on in the correct position.





Doors in the hole and scuttle/ A pillars welded into position:





A pillar bars run along the top of the door aperture which will be welded to it to get the door shut perfect:



The roof was cut out at the top of the screen to get the A pillar bars up high. I then made up a plate with a swage in to cover up the hole and tie it into the A pillar bar:



Added a roof cross in with the 40mm tubing



Then a couple of bars from the rear turrets to the base of the main hoop. These touch the inner arch tubs which they will be welded into.







The next job is to get the door bars bent up as these set the height of a few other bars coming off the main hoop and A pillars. Then it will be a raised rear floor to get the diff higher and get the cage dropped down to hold it. Coming along nicely now, very much enjoying the build at the moment.

[Greg_S]

making quick progress

[tartanmotorsport]

Looking great Hamish !!!!

[G60Rallye]

Had a couple of days to work on the shell over the weekend and got a bit done. First job was to run a bar down each sill from the main hoop to the A pillar. I decided I wanted one inside the sill down as low as possible for any side protection and also to strengthen up the frame.

So the spot welds were drilled out and the sill folded open. They were in very good condition inside which was heartening considering the shell had spent a long time outside.



The strengthening was then cut out as it was in the way of the bar and is not needed with the space frame. I also welded up the holes for the trim pieces and gave it a dusting of paint to stop any rust from coming through.



Bar notched and in place





Then it was sealed back up again.





The same with the other side which was even cleaner inside.









Next I made up some brackets to hold the door opening onto the main hoop and also act as a piece for the striker pin to attach to. The metal door frame will be replaced with the composite rear wings hence needing something to locate them when the time comes.







Final job of the weekend was to add the dash bar into the cage.





Starting to take shape now.



I had a measure up and have ordered up a pair of doors bars to be bent. They should be here next week which will really tie the A pillars to the main hoop. Next job is to cut the rear floor out so a new raised section can go in and then start dropping bars to it to hang the diff from.