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lsdweb

posted on 16/2/09 at 08:52 PM Reply With Quote
Lightweight pedals

I thought I'd just show a picture! Will need some brackets but not a huge problem in the scale of things - should save a couple of grammes - they're very light!

Wyn Rescued attachment pedals.JPG
Rescued attachment pedals.JPG







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speedyxjs

posted on 16/2/09 at 09:18 PM Reply With Quote
Very nice





How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?

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SPYDER

posted on 16/2/09 at 10:03 PM Reply With Quote
Nice work Wyn. We went a different route to lightness and machined them from billet.
Geoff


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maskell01

posted on 16/2/09 at 10:18 PM Reply With Quote
My god,
Those top ones(lsdweb),what the hell are you planning to drive them in?

Clogs?

[Edited on 16/2/09 by maskell01]






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designer

posted on 17/2/09 at 08:08 AM Reply With Quote
Machining from billet is only for the lucky few.
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lsdweb

posted on 17/2/09 at 09:04 AM Reply With Quote
Geoff - very nice! A little bit more expensive than my second hand single seater ones I think!



quote:

Those top ones(lsdweb),what the hell are you planning to drive them in? Clogs?

- not sure what you mean?!






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Mix

posted on 17/2/09 at 04:59 PM Reply With Quote
Hi

Please don't take this the wrong way but I'd be reluctant to use a brake pedal fabricated from aluminium alloy sheet, (I take it thats what it is). Unless its quite thick it could distort / shear under heavy load and I would also be concerned over the effects of heat at all of the welded joints.

The above based on my experience in the aircraft industry where brake and control loadings are considerably less yet the norm is to employ some form of steel in these applications, also Lotus Elise pedals would appear to be 'meatier' than yours.

Accelerator and clutch no problems

Regards Mick

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