rdodger
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| posted on 1/9/12 at 12:31 PM |
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Sierra upright secondary fixing
I am lead to believe that the mushroom insert in a Sierra upright needs a secondary fixing to pass IVA. Any one got pics of what they have done?
Cheers
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SteveWalker
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| posted on 1/9/12 at 12:39 PM |
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Is that only if the spring/damper is attached to the bottom arm? If they are attached to the top arm, surely it's no different to a McPhearson
strut, which do not have a secondary device?
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deezee
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| posted on 1/9/12 at 12:42 PM |
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A McPhearson Strut is bolted to the upright, not clamped. Its a requirement on all vehicles for a positive fixing method. Clamping the top wishbone
mushroom insert isn't suitable as it could work loose. It needs to be bolted into place.
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Minicooper
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| posted on 1/9/12 at 12:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by SteveWalker
Is that only if the spring/damper is attached to the bottom arm? If they are attached to the top arm, surely it's no different to a McPhearson
strut, which do not have a secondary device?
They do have a secondary fixing the bolt goes through a hole in a plate welded to the upright, you can see one of them in this picture
SIERRA / SAPPHIRE 2WD RWD FRONT STRUTS + SPRINGS 1.8CVH | eBay
Cheers
David
[Edited on 1/9/12 by Minicooper]
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RichardK
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| posted on 1/9/12 at 02:05 PM |
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Yep a few in my gallery, use the banner below.
Cheers
Rich
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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britishtrident
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| posted on 1/9/12 at 02:39 PM |
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All that is require is drilled tapped hole for a locking screw.
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Minicooper
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| posted on 1/9/12 at 02:45 PM |
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Found a picture
Cheers
David
 
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snapper
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| posted on 1/9/12 at 03:10 PM |
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We didn't do it on 3 cars that passed IVA.
I eat to survive
I drink to forget
I breath to pi55 my ex wife off (and now my ex partner)
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whitstella
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| posted on 1/9/12 at 03:41 PM |
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hi
hi
mine passed iva (about 5 weeks ago) without anything too, depends on the day i suppose.
cheers steve
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stevegough
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| posted on 1/9/12 at 04:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Minicooper
Found a picture
Cheers
David
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That picture looks familiar!!
Yes, it is my car, and it was a fail point on my IVA. I drilled through, and fitted a bolt with a nyloc on the other end. (it was dammned tight to
get the nut on, and I had to tighten it with pliers - the spanner wouldn't go on. - As british trident said, drilled and tapped may be
easier.
Here's a pic....
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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ReMan
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| posted on 22/9/18 at 04:47 PM |
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istr that it was previously ok for sva, but iva required the extra fixing
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CosKev3
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| posted on 22/9/18 at 07:30 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ReMan
istr that it was previously ok for sva, but iva required the extra fixing
Been on the beer?!? 
2012 this thread........
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ReMan
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| posted on 22/9/18 at 07:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by CosKev3
quote:
Originally posted by ReMan
istr that it was previously ok for sva, but iva required the extra fixing
Been on the beer?!?
2012 this thread........
Yes and no!
A beer or two tase been, but the error was replying on this thread, not on th ecurrent one it is linked from
Now when i paste this will the internet break?....................
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=213460
www.plusnine.co.uk
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CosKev3
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| posted on 22/9/18 at 07:58 PM |
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