disco_biscuit
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| posted on 2/5/09 at 03:15 PM |
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I'll be putting my name down for one as soon as possible, don't mind field testing one
so my Quaife one will be for sale.
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eccsmk
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| posted on 2/5/09 at 03:18 PM |
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im interested in one for my indy
i have a gravel drive which slopes uphill away from the garage.
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Jason Fletcher
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| posted on 4/5/09 at 05:07 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by marc n
as far as im aware all the units available at present constantly drive a chain when going forwards meaning 4 driven bearings as opposed to our two and
use drive dogs ( as per a gearbox when going forward ) hence the backlash
cheers
marc
Not quite, if you are referring to Quaife as the "popular" unit then it only has three bearings and does not have a chain. There is
however massive drag from the bearing and seals. I know the Quaife has one bearing on one flange shaft and two on the other. My problem is that I have
the short prop which is at a 3 deg via a cush drive connected to the one with a single bearing so there’s always a side load and I'm not
convinced it will last.
I spoke to Andy Bates and he told me about this unit. The Quaife is the only thing I would change on my car if there was a better alternative
available and as I had not bought anything else at the show I was ready to buy one there and then if it looked as good as Andy said it was.
So, I asked today how many bearings your unit had and the guy refused to tell me as if it was a matter of national security which was fine but it was
his arrogance and manner he spoke to me that really pi$$ed me off. Some people should stay in the workshop.
If your unit is as good as it looks and feels then as far I am concerned the others may as well take them out of production now because they
won't sell any.
I would still like to buy one assuming the mounting holes are the same as the quaife and you think the side load that is put on at 3 deg by the cush
drive won't harm it.
Jason
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Agriv8
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| posted on 4/5/09 at 08:59 PM |
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Jason Sorry about you experience.
The honest answer to your question is 2 VERY EXPENSIVE bearings ( the most expensive part of the unit infact )
As for being able to run 3deg ? We would need to run that past the designer to run some calcs what sort of BHP are you putting through it ?
Not condoning the remark but until MNR have tried to get the patent side of things tied down there are only 3 people that know how it works ( I arnt
one by the way ) but do know a few bits and bobs.
edit to add I arnt the one who passed the coment I suspect I know who was and will have a chat to Marc and Chris to avoid a repeat of the experice you
encountered.
regards
Iain
[Edited on 4/5/09 by Agriv8]
[Edited on 4/5/09 by Agriv8]
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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Jason Fletcher
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 08:09 AM |
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Iain
If they are applying for patents then fair enough, I would not want anyone knowing about it either but theres a right and wrong way to speak to
someone and tell them that.
I am putting 200bhp and 100lbf torque (k8 Busa) through my Quaife. I am not sure what sort of side load would be put on the bearing with the cush
trying to straighten a 3 deg prop.
thanks for your input
regards
Jason
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skidude88
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 01:20 PM |
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Arrogance!
Unfortunately, a few of us also walked away feeling the guy was a bit arrogant (to say the least!) and a bit put off 
Exhibiting something new, punters are gonna ask questions before shelling out £500 on something tested on a bench. Especially when it has the
potential of stopping us in our forward tracks if it goes belly up.
The nature of owners at a show is - "Oh shiny new things... " and then be inquisitive as to how it works,
(If it's on sale, there's nothing to stop the "competition" buying one and having a butchers anyway!)
That aside......
Congrats on the product - if its as good as is being said-felt!!
Seriously tempted
If someone could perhaps answer the following queries....
What warranty would come with this - as I've just mentioned - its early days and not exactly tried and tested on the road over any mileage-time
period.
Also - would anyone have a ball part figure as to 2 piece propshafts?
It might be beneficial for MNR to have someone in the wings...that's if they don't already (I've not personally dealt with you
before?)
Just a thought....Would there perhaps be a part exchange system for those of us with a 1 piece (length) shaft?
Good luck
James.
Early MK de-Dion CBR1000 FJ-FP.
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 08:26 PM |
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I heard the exact same thing off at least three other people and experienced quite a bit of the same myself outside whilst AB was repairing the
wingstay.
I have to admit it wasn't directed at me, so I didn't pass comment, and I'm glad I didn't because it doesn't reflect
Marc's personality at all. But very annoying to be honest...
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Jason Fletcher
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| posted on 10/5/09 at 09:38 AM |
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Any more news on this yet? I have 500 quid burning a hole in my pocket if this reverse unit will be ok for my installation.
Jason
[Edited on 10/5/09 by Jason Fletcher]
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Agriv8
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| posted on 11/5/09 at 07:09 PM |
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sorry jason thought I had posted a reply the other day but it has disapeared.
Anyway the development unit (the one off the stand ) is back on the red car off the stand and flying arround yorkshire as I type.
After destruction testing I belive it is going back to check tolerances and for wear. After this we will be able to answer your questions
kind regards
Agriv8
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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Jason Fletcher
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 posted on 13/5/09 at 07:59 AM |
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cheers
Jason
[Edited on 13/5/09 by Jason Fletcher]
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