Timw
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| posted on 12/6/08 at 07:28 PM |
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Exhaust/tyre problem
Not sure if anyone has similar issues.
I've had the car (MK Indy R1) since March time but now the weather is picking up its starting to get some proper use. After most runs out i find
the nearside rear tyre is really sticky and has started to be "carved" out from what i'm guessing is the hot exaust gasses or
flames. Its fairly noticable and getting deeper with each drive. Any one else had to shorten the exhaust or deflect it in any way?
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omega0684
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| posted on 12/6/08 at 07:32 PM |
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picture please?
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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Timw
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| posted on 12/6/08 at 07:34 PM |
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none available yet. I'll try and get some taken tomorrow
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Jubal
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| posted on 12/6/08 at 08:11 PM |
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The 90 degree bend on my exhaust fell off once (modified R1 can). The gases then melted the "carbon" stone guard on the arch. But with
the arch in the way the tyre was fine. Your exhaust would have to be very low to directly affect the tyre.
Are you sure there's not something else rubbing on it?
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Jubal
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| posted on 12/6/08 at 08:24 PM |
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Is this your car? The exhaust is low down by the tyre. Is it actually mounted on the rear arch? Maybe just shorten the link pipe and moved it up a
bit. I used an offcut of steel bolted to the rails that run under the floor to give a solid place to mount the exhaust as it kept pulling through the
floor.
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Timw
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| posted on 12/6/08 at 08:32 PM |
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yep, thats the car. The exhaust is mounted just before the arch. the gasses dont blow directly onto the tyre but when traveling at speed they will be.
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Jubal
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| posted on 12/6/08 at 08:38 PM |
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Just check the arch isn't flexing and rubbing the tyre before you go any further. It's not ideal having the weight of the can dragging on
it.
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Timw
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| posted on 12/6/08 at 08:41 PM |
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have already checked. the can is mounted on the side of the car, not actually touching the arch. i think it'll be a job for the weekend of
shortening the pipe a bit
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Jubal
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| posted on 12/6/08 at 09:12 PM |
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Something just made me go an measure up on my car. Turns out it's very similar to yours indeed, approx 11cm from the end of the outlet to the
surface of the tyre.
I have a trackday on Monday which will be the first major outing for the car with this can on. I'll let you know if I have any problems but
looking at some of my old photos the previous outlets were similarly placed so I don't expect any.
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owelly
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| posted on 12/6/08 at 09:30 PM |
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Both my exhausts end about 3" away from the tyres (one on each side) and are pointed directly at them. I've had no bother with the tyres
getting hot.
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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Davey D
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| posted on 12/6/08 at 09:42 PM |
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ooooh im liking them wheels Very much!! what are they? 
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PAUL FISHER
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| posted on 12/6/08 at 10:34 PM |
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Those wheels are wolfrace octanes.
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Timw
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| posted on 17/6/08 at 09:56 PM |
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Problem solved! Since the picture in the post was taken (about 2 months ago) the car seems to have dropped by about an inch or so at the left rear.
Its visibly lower and the left spring seems to be compressed a lot more the the right. Not sure what may have cause this. Will be investigating
tomorrow
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Jubal
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| posted on 18/6/08 at 07:20 AM |
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Good news, I think! So the arch was rubbing then?
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Timw
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| posted on 19/6/08 at 06:52 PM |
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well, it news. At least i know whats causing it now. Just got to find some time to ort it now
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kev R1
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| posted on 9/3/09 at 05:45 PM |
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hi guys just back on here after a long break, anyone know who has my old car now? have you sorted the rubbing problem?
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kev R1
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| posted on 9/3/09 at 08:56 PM |
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bttt
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