Don't know what the exact concern is - maybe back-covering? Here's the letter they sent out to all who had bought one.
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Don't know what the exact concern is - maybe back-covering? Here's the letter they sent out to all who had bought one.
Thanks for the info Chris, I sent them an email about it and got this response.
we don't have common failures of the steering rack, we just don't want to 'guarantee' the stresses of some motorsports are suitable for these racks, sorry.
Sounds like ass covering to me!
What about using GP4 twin shear type steering arms rather than a high ratio rack? I see a number of advantages; adjustability of ratio range, use of female rod ends in place of MGB tre and further scope for adjusting/fine tuning bumpsteer.
Still would use the herald rack and track rods Colin - there must be an increase in forces from a Triumph herald on skinny tyres to a V6 Stratos on wide tyres?Quote:
Originally Posted by colin artus
yea chris, absolutely, to be honest i'd had a few softy beers when i replied.. I was already planning on running m14 rod ends rather than the track rods. I've got no issues making up some shorter arms to improve the ratio, are there still issues with the original rack do you think? As i said already sorted out the column and uni joints to suit this rack. I've also read that escort racks are similar, same spline but different mounts? better option?
I agree it does sound like an exercise in liability management. I don't know how over-engineered the Herald rack is.
I've used the Rimmer rack without problem, but generally on smoother single-venue tarmac. Something like the Tour of Mull might be a different thing. Actually come to think of it I had to replace it after one of my bigger shunts at Chatsworth, but I had to replace my (standard) RS2000 rack after a lesser incident.
If an escort rack has suitable dimensions that fits and doesn't involve creating bumpsteer, then they are a tried and tested item.
Next video, bit of a fix of some mismatched alfa parts I managed to end up with, finally got a new microphone, still playing with the settings but hopefully some much improved audio
https://youtu.be/hU_mF2YWagc
Nice one Colin. I wish I possessed 10% of your engineering skills mate! All I can manage are the safety beers......hic! Keep them coming and sound was perfect too.Quote:
Originally Posted by ByrneEngineering
Thanks Ade. (the new mic cost 3 times more than my camera!)
Got the new gear shifter cables the other day so should be able to move back onto shifter and finish that up for the next vid
Great work I've been following the videos so far , always look forward to your progress. Keep up the good work and keep posting.
Colin,
Andy had to do some re-engineering on the same part for his Hawk. See here:
https://www.stratosec.com/Forum/show...septogyl/page7
Although in his case it was prompted by the use of a sequential box.
Is your 6 speed Alfa gearbox from a 166?, as in, no diff. mount facility like a 156/GTA/GTV has?
Diff mount type:
Interesting photos, yea so I started with a 5 speed and built the engine mounts thinking I was going to use that. Then the rules changed for our class and we could run a 6 speed. I could have fabricated a gearbox mount to suit the 6 speed but thought I'd try and recover the work I'd already done plus I think the way I have it setup now gives me some good exhaust routing options
I understand.Quote:
Originally Posted by ByrneEngineering
The standard 166 6 speed set up, does have that alloy 'foot' mount on the right side.
The 156, 147, and 6 speed GTVs with the longer inter shaft don't. I would think the GT falls into that category too?
Next video, got the cables so sorted out the other end of the shifter system, very happy with the result mostly as the gears appear to be in their correct location!
https://youtu.be/S7mL8TOcwwY
Well Colin.... that's the best knob polishing I have ever seen !!.... LOL
Great work again.... nothing is impossible
Puts my Fiat resto to shame !
Cheers
Phil
Practice mate, lots and lots of practice...
Next episode, I get stuck into the exhaust
https://youtu.be/uBsv5I_VQNk
- great video - keep em coming! (good to see some Binky ideas incorporated) - and I like the safety beers .
Great video yet again. I wish I had your machining and fabrication skills (and equipment)!
cheers guys, ye the equipment is due to a crippling tool purchasing addiction, i then decide since i have them i should probably learn of to use them.... most of the time....
In this one i get onto mounting the exhaust, was a bit trickier than i thought it would be actually
https://youtu.be/Hn9evLHqSdc
Next Video, sort out a some of the firewall and make a cover for the shifter cables
https://youtu.be/kDkH4EKK-ck
Next Video, make up a couple of new fuel tanks
https://youtu.be/AJp_LKtFWgA
Great vids Col and pleased to say "safety" never far from your thoughts!
Good video - interesting . Presumably the tank tops will be the same grade of Al but thicker ?
Thanks, yea correct, I'm designing up the top plate at the moment, had planned on making them from scratch, but struggling to find someone who will cut me out the thickness i want without using a shear, and i'm worried that will warp it to much, so thinking of getting them laser cut now, it's pretty cheap and will save me a lot of time
Another great video that just makes me more annoyed I can't do stuff like this :D
It's all very clever and way beyond me.
I like the bit with the dog in it.
:D
Cheers guys, yea that's my 13 year old German Sheppard, unfortunately she's getting a bit of doggy dementia so gets a bit clingy now, when trying to get a straight line on a manual bead roller nothing helps more than tripping over your dog
Hi guys, next video of fitting out and mounting the tanks
https://youtu.be/CahziY4lG2k
Awesome work as usual!
Great stuff Colin - keep 'em coming! It's getting a bit like Project Binky - cant wait for the next episode! Hope you dont take as long though!
Great work as ever. I don't know why I can sit watching a bloke machining aluminium and find it so interesting :D.
Great position of the safety beer in shot too. Don't do beer whilst I'm working on the car (only afterwards) but some 'internet' friends who are following my long and arduous build over on a Lotus forum I'm a member of (ex-Lotus owner) did send me this!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1a791ea2_c.jpg
Love it! Should be standard issue with every kit!! Mine would be over 30 years old by now....
Hopefully with the exculsion of an automatic flip front bonnet, it should be a little quicker, that was truly mental!Quote:
It's getting a bit like Project Binky - cant wait for the next episode! Hope you dont take as long though!
I know, i find myself watching the footage intently, then i relies when i was actually doing it i couldn't wait for it to be finished!Quote:
I don't know why I can sit watching a bloke machining aluminium and find it so interesting
Brilliant talent and effort. Wish I had as much motivation!
JD
Great stuff as usual Col, all I managed this week was refitting a shower in the house, but did emulate the safety beers afterwards though........
Cheers!
I have that job to look forward to...fixed the toilet though. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by LOFT6.6
Leigh - love the special mug - where can I get one! This is the sentiment (if not the wording) of all my friends and relatives when enquiring about my never-ending garage activities !Quote:
Originally Posted by LPH_UK