David Jenkins
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| posted on 28/6/09 at 06:59 PM |
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Wing stays - it's a Marmite thing!
Even before I posted this I knew I would get mixed reactions - but I've finally finished my outside wing stays. My conventional nearside wing
stays have had to be re-welded about 4 or 5 times, and I was getting fed up with it. In the end I decided that the only solution was to support the
wing on both sides - I'd seen one solution, and decided to try my own variation.
I've been fiddling around for ages, and doing quite a bit of head-scratching to make it all fit together.
Now I know that some people won't like it - but I really don't care!  My wings are now rock-steady and just don't flap. If they
don't flap, then there's a fair chance that they won't crack due to fatigue, as they did before.
Full details of how they were made can be found on my website - follow the wing stays link on the front page. I've even included my drawings!
How kind am I? 
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stevegough
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| posted on 28/6/09 at 07:07 PM |
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Interesting - just like cycle mudguard stays, aren't they? - Is there a non - rotating point in the middle of the wheel, then?
I think the proof of the pudding is if they work.
Steve
[Edited on 28/6/09 by stevegough]
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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RichardK
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| posted on 28/6/09 at 07:10 PM |
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Ah, so thats what you wanted the felt washer for!!!
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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mookaloid
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| posted on 28/6/09 at 07:17 PM |
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that is truly remarkable
Well thought out that man 
I don't actually like it, but I have got to admire the ingenuity
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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eddie99
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| posted on 28/6/09 at 07:25 PM |
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Saw your car today at the meet, thought it was a great idea... Well done!!
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omega0684
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| posted on 28/6/09 at 07:29 PM |
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sorry, its a marmite 'hate it' moment for me 
(i don't literally hate them, just using the marmaite catchphrase)
[Edited on 28/6/09 by omega0684]
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 28/6/09 at 07:37 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevegough
Interesting - just like cycle mudguard stays, aren't they? - Is there a non - rotating point in the middle of the wheel, then?
I assume it's either using, or instead of the hub nut cover?
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 28/6/09 at 07:40 PM |
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It's explained on the website - but it's based on an extended hub nut that goes through the cover, with seals on each side to keep the
muck out.
Incidentally - I saw another car today with tabs on its wings, ready for a similar solution!
[Edited on 28/6/09 by David Jenkins]
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PAUL FISHER
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| posted on 28/6/09 at 07:56 PM |
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That looks just like "locoR1's" wing stays I saw at Newark
 
Rescued attachment wing stay.jpg
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 28/6/09 at 08:06 PM |
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Yep - seeing that got me going on this project. His is different, in that he used a bearing fastened to the hole in the wheel. I didn't have
room to do that, so had to take an alternative approach.
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locoR1
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| posted on 28/6/09 at 08:10 PM |
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Looks familiar I know there not to everyone's taste but you wont regret it! mine have probably been on the car a good 5-6 years or so now
with no problems
 
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 28/6/09 at 08:15 PM |
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It was quite amusing today at the BBQ - I could see a bloke standing next to the front wheel, with a "How the hell does that work?" look
on his face...
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BenB
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| posted on 28/6/09 at 09:01 PM |
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I like the engineering, not so keen on how it looks. But each to their own- it's a good solution to a well known problem so respect is due
either way!
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locoR1
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| posted on 28/6/09 at 09:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
It was quite amusing today at the BBQ - I could see a bloke standing next to the front wheel, with a "How the hell does that work?" look
on his face...
You wait till the first show you take it to, always see people looking at mine find it quite amusing
Here's an interesting fact for you with yours i know of three locosts with them on the third lives in Belgium but was at Newark we all have the
same name "David"how ironic is that!
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blakep82
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| posted on 28/6/09 at 10:58 PM |
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yeah, not to my taste, but a very nice piece of work, and if it fixes the problem, then all good!
how much work is inloved in taking them off, to change a tyre for example?
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907
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| posted on 29/6/09 at 07:16 AM |
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Loved the stays, love Marmite.
Paul G
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 29/6/09 at 07:34 AM |
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Just as an aside, maybe if you paint the bit betwen the wheel and the tyre black it won't be so obvious? (assuming silver wheels of course
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JB
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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locoR1
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| posted on 29/6/09 at 07:37 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Daddylonglegs
Just as an aside, maybe if you paint the bit betwen the wheel and the tyre black it won't be so obvious? (assuming silver wheels of course
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JB
Good thinking and it does make a difference i did that to mine a few months after fitting them
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iank
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| posted on 29/6/09 at 07:46 AM |
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I think they're quite smart, if perhaps not very 'sporty' - I don't think they'd suit a stripped out, carbon fibre
everything no screen car very well, but quite in character for a more traditional roadster style car.
I've passed your website link onto the muddybuggies list as we also have similar problems - maybe even worse as you guys don't drive
through quarries/ploughed fields (at least intentionally )
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 29/6/09 at 07:49 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
how much work is inloved in taking them off, to change a tyre for example?
If you have the 2 allen keys required - about 30 seconds. If you haven't got the keys - all bets are off!
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locoR1
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| posted on 29/6/09 at 07:52 AM |
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Just found a picture with the part over the tyre painted black helps them blend in a little bit!
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 29/6/09 at 07:58 AM |
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I'm not sure that I want to blend them in - yet. I'll probably wait a while and see how the mood takes me.
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James
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| posted on 29/6/09 at 09:45 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
I'm not sure that I want to blend them in - yet. I'll probably wait a while and see how the mood takes me.
Be proud of them. An ingenious solution to a common problem.
One of mine broke and I bodged it with a new weld. But I'd like to try a longer term solution. I rather like the MNR way of doing it and may try
that myself, but it works so much better with their much bigger front wings!
Well done David, and good of you to provide the plans to everyone.
Cheers,
James
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Stuart_B
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| posted on 29/6/09 at 06:20 PM |
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nice way of fixing the promblem david.
stuart
black mk indy, 1.6pinto on cbr600 bike carb's.
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eccsmk
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| posted on 29/6/09 at 08:57 PM |
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i like the idea but being a bit thick
i still dont understand how it rotates in the centre
can someone spell it out nice and simple for stupid little me please
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