Surrey Dave
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| posted on 15/5/06 at 06:08 PM |
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2 B sure , 2 B sure!!!
Have always wondered how the axle brackets stay intact on a book car bearing in mind how thin the axle tube wall is!!!!!
So I finally couldn't take it anymore and have fitted extra plates around the front of the axle tube, so now hopefully I do not have to worry
about being hit up the backside by a runaway axle...............
 
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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 15/5/06 at 06:09 PM |
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And again!!
 
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James
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| posted on 15/5/06 at 06:21 PM |
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I was thinking that too.
But then I heard about all those people who'd fitted an extra plate which had caused unusual stresses in the trailing arms and caused them to be
forced inwards and through the backs of the drivers seat!
Cheers,
James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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Danozeman
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| posted on 15/5/06 at 06:29 PM |
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I have been thinking the same but it is a tried and tested method so decided not to change.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 15/5/06 at 06:47 PM |
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How?
How can adding a plate , force the trailing arms sideways, they can only move if the original mounting gives way...........true or false , I await the
arrival of boffins.
And fit a new blade in my angle grinder just in case
 
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MikeR
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| posted on 15/5/06 at 07:14 PM |
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i think james was joking 
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D Beddows
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| posted on 15/5/06 at 08:01 PM |
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In all the years people have been racing 'book' Locosts with that set up I don't recall a single failure of a properly welded
bracket/axle (I do remember a couple of badly welded brackets falling off mind you!)
They get some proper abuse too so I don't think you need to be too worried.
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jono_misfit
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| posted on 15/5/06 at 08:05 PM |
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Will that give the axle some toe in when the weld shrinks the metal?
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Marcus
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| posted on 15/5/06 at 08:11 PM |
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quote:
Will that give the axle some toe in when the weld shrinks the metal?
Only enough to counter the toe out when welding initially
Marcus
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 15/5/06 at 08:14 PM |
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You are probably right Mr Beddows, the axle has stayed put for 6 years.
But when you've built the car from scratch you can get to worry .when driving at silly speeds!!
Also I have 2.0 Zetec to put in at some time, which is a bit beyond the original power spec.
I'll stop worrying about the axle and concentrate on the wishbones falling off now!!!
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Deckman001
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| posted on 15/5/06 at 09:25 PM |
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Regarding wishbones,,, is there a usage timescale for their lifespan ?? I know it will depend on mileage and probably lots of other things, but is
just a visual 'look over' enough of a test ??? or should they be replaced after a certain time / milage
????
Jason
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James
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| posted on 15/5/06 at 10:14 PM |
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"And some fell on stony ground"
[Edited on 17/5/06 by James]
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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Hornet
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| posted on 16/5/06 at 07:14 AM |
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Shame about the welding....
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ned
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| posted on 16/5/06 at 07:24 AM |
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worrying about brands next week AGAIN are you dave?
beware, I've got yellow skin
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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 16/5/06 at 08:29 AM |
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NED: I have thought about the axle mounts for yonks but , the thought of going into Paddock Bend and turning left instead of right doesn't
thrill me...................I've even bought some Mintex1144's and a fuel tank breather valve, also fitted some side mirrors so I can see
where you are!!!!
[Edited on 16/5/06 by Surrey Dave]
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