omega0684
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| posted on 27/11/08 at 05:30 PM |
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dyno rollers
can you buy a set of dyno rollers anywhere or something similar so that you can just run your car on the spot, sort of thing. even better is it
possible to make your own?
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philw
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| posted on 27/11/08 at 05:36 PM |
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This sort of thing
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/798008.htm
Must try harder
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omega0684
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| posted on 27/11/08 at 05:39 PM |
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that is exactly what im looking fro but not as expensive, i have restraint straps, all im after is the roller ramps!
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grahamgg
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| posted on 27/11/08 at 05:41 PM |
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heres a link to machine mart rollers
linky
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Mal
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| posted on 27/11/08 at 06:18 PM |
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What do the rollers do that is useful?
They won't put any meaningful load onto the wheels, so why not lift both driven wheels off the ground, in a secure manner, and run the
engine?
It will save you a lot of money.
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mr henderson
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| posted on 27/11/08 at 06:54 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mal
What do the rollers do that is useful?
They won't put any meaningful load onto the wheels, so why not lift both driven wheels off the ground, in a secure manner, and run the
engine?
It will save you a lot of money.
Tricky to do with IRS, easier with a live axle.
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dhutch
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| posted on 27/11/08 at 08:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mal
What do the rollers do that is useful?
They won't put any meaningful load onto the wheels, so why not lift both driven wheels off the ground, in a secure manner, and run the
engine?
It will save you a lot of money.
Thats what i thought.
- Dont it with a house mates landy. Four axle stands, job done.
Daniel
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johnston
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| posted on 27/11/08 at 08:27 PM |
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they actually do put heat into the tyres, think its because of the flexing it causes.
very handy for warming the brakes and g/box and diff
But if you don't have the stopper at the side there a pain to keep the car on. We used to have a guy at each corner to stop the car falling off
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omega0684
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| posted on 27/11/08 at 10:35 PM |
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im running a de-dion rear end, would that be ok to run on axles, what sort of pre-causions should i take? im just thinking wouldn't it be a bit
risky doing it in the garage?
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Simon
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| posted on 27/11/08 at 11:06 PM |
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Sticking the rear of my car (IRS) on stands and running it in gear was how I checked my rear brakes were working
Just make sure your wheels are balanced and vehicle is secure and not facing anything hard (like wall or other vehicle).
ATB
Simon
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omega0684
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| posted on 1/12/08 at 01:46 AM |
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was advised this evening to jack it up and do it without the wheels on, opinions please?
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