Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 16/8/07 at 08:53 AM |
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2005 R1 engine mounting
Hi all,
Has anyone got any pics of their engine mounts for a 05 R1 in a se7en style car?? The recessed top engine mounts are not making it simple as they are
at just the same height as a H-frame would be in my car.
Ideas please??
Cheers
Paul
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swalf3
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| posted on 16/8/07 at 11:15 AM |
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R1 engine mounting
Paul, I used a tube,3mm thick 50mm long ,thick washer closing off one end through which the mounting bolt will pass into engine mounting. To this
tube you weld at right angles the two limbs that will go down to your bottom chassis tube.Same for both sides.At the rear use a similar tube but weld
this to the upper cross wise bulkhead tube.The engine will end up right up against the bulkhead,best position dynamically,shorter prop and more height
vertically under the bonnet.We have just completed an 05 R1 installaton in a Caterham with airbox all under the bonnet. Make sure the two limbs to the
chassis tube go forward so that there is no forward movment possible of the engine on braking and in a front end shunt.I could post some pictures if
it's not clear.swalf3
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 17/8/07 at 12:18 PM |
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I think i get the rough idea but some pics would be very usefull i think. I have now found some thickish walled 3/8" ID tubing (diameter of the
engine bolts) that i can use towards making mounts.
Cheers
Paul (paulswarbrick17@hotmail.com to mail direct)
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