JekRankin
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posted on 21/5/18 at 07:20 PM |
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How difficult is it to push at BEC up an inclline?
I'm moving my car to a new lock up shortly.
The car will need to be reversed into the lock-up due to the approach angle, but there's a small incline to contend with at the entrance -
probably only a 60-70mm high, over a distance of 1m or so.
I guess I won't know until I try.... but what's the chances I'll manage to push the Fury up this? I was unable to do so with my mk1
MX5 (1050kgs approx.) so I am a little concerned!
Jek
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CosKev3
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posted on 21/5/18 at 07:26 PM |
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The fury should be about half the weight!
But it still won't be easy if it's 70mm over a mtr IMO
But saying that if you can get a bit of a run up that helps massively I've found pushing mine about
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ian locostzx9rc2
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posted on 21/5/18 at 07:27 PM |
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I could easy push my car and bike engined strikers up the ramps of my trailer so it shouldn’t be an issue .
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avagolen
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posted on 21/5/18 at 07:36 PM |
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Hi Jek,
I push mine into the garage most times. Small incline but not that steep .
Can you push the roll bar? If not it that could be a challenge. If it is too difficult, how about a 12 volt winch and a battery just to pull it
In?
All the best.
Len.
The Answer for everything, but never the last word....
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JekRankin
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posted on 21/5/18 at 07:54 PM |
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Haha, yep the Fury will only be 450kg or thereabouts...
Len, that's a great idea. I will be able to push against the roll bar, but if I struggle on my own, I'll take a look at a winch....
Cheers,
Jek
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Angel Acevedo
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posted on 22/5/18 at 04:30 AM |
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A two to one or three to one pulley arrangement may do it for you...
Resetting it may be a nuissance...
But Locost... And free to run...
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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jelly head
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posted on 22/5/18 at 07:14 AM |
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If you're able to rather than just pushing, roll a tyre/wheel with your hand, it will give you much more leverage.
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adithorp
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posted on 22/5/18 at 07:32 AM |
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Shouldn't be s problem. I push mine up similar dppoe onto ramp at work. I can do steeper onto trailer, though that's close to the limit so
tend to get help.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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Phil.J
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posted on 22/5/18 at 09:11 AM |
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Just fit a cheap manual winch at the rear of the garage and it will be a simple job to pull it in.
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loggyboy
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posted on 22/5/18 at 09:41 AM |
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I move my tintops that cant move under their own steam using a chock and a large breaker bar turning against the hub nut. Makes it a 1 man job done in
stages. Just make sure you arent undoing and check them before you next use the car if your concerned they may have loosened/over tightened.
Mistral Motorsport
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nick205
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posted on 22/5/18 at 03:34 PM |
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2 men should push the kit easy enough - finding somewhere to push might be harder work as GRP bodywork won't like it.
[Edited on 22/5/18 by nick205]
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MikeR
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posted on 22/5/18 at 06:03 PM |
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Keep wheel chocks handy. Hate for it to roll forwards if you slip etc.
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Angel Acevedo
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posted on 22/5/18 at 06:51 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by MikeR
Keep wheel chocks handy. Hate for it to roll forwards if you slip etc.
Pulling towards the wall takes care of this..
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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