Sanzomat
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| posted on 12/4/22 at 06:47 AM |
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Bent wishbone
I don't suppose anyone has a spare MK Indy classic upper front wishbone, RHS, sitting around? I had an encounter with a tyre wall at Castle Combe
yesterday and I've changed the shape of my wishbone a bit. Other than a split radiator and a messed up nosecone I think I may have come off
fairly lightly but I'll be doing a few measurements to check the chassis is still straight!
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nick205
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| posted on 12/4/22 at 09:14 AM |
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Certain it's only the upper wishbone you need?
I ask, because I had an accident in my MK Indy (classic) and the RHS lower wishbone came off damaged, upper OK. I'd double check your lower
wishbone again to make certain it's OK and doesn't need replacing.
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Sanzomat
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| posted on 12/4/22 at 01:56 PM |
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Good advice, thanks. As far as I can tell the bottom wishbone itself is okay. It looks like the weak point for the bottom one was the weld where the
pick-up was mounted to the chassis as it's ripped the clevis right off and the chassis rail below seems pretty much unscathed with not much
evidence of the weld having penetrated. I didn't build it, I'm just gradually finding the problems (or making them!).
I'll strip it all down and check before I buy all the bits to rebuild but as ever trying to do the repair at minimum cost!
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nick205
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| posted on 12/4/22 at 02:02 PM |
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Happy to help.
In my case it was very ovious the lower wishbone was bent. It may not always be obvious though. Perhaps get a good straight edge on it to check
along the lengths. Also make sure there's no damage/play in the end ball joint (mine were Maxi IIRC).
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roadrunner
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| posted on 12/4/22 at 02:23 PM |
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Would this be a good opportunity to go rose jointed front end.
I know I will be tempted with this mod next winter.
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nick205
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| posted on 12/4/22 at 03:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by roadrunner
Would this be a good opportunity to go rose jointed front end.
I know I will be tempted with this mod next winter.
Had I kept my Indy I'd have upgraded to a Rose jointed front and rear end with adjustable toe on the rear end.
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nick205
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| posted on 14/4/22 at 08:45 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
quote:
Originally posted by roadrunner
Would this be a good opportunity to go rose jointed front end.
I know I will be tempted with this mod next winter.
Had I kept my Indy I'd have upgraded to a Rose jointed front and rear end with adjustable toe on the rear end.
Have to say this upgrade wouldn't have been a cheap or "in-season" upgrade. Part of a winter upgrade programme while I had the car off
the road for a while. Would have involved having the shocks calibrated and the car set-up/corner weighted as well.
I should point out I never did any track time in the car, road only.
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