Tarmac Rally Stratos Build begins

**ByrneEngineering** · 17-01-2021, 07:50

Next Video, I have a look at a wheel bearing issue

https://youtu.be/Z7rp34zyhQc

**LOFT6.6** · 17-01-2021, 18:37

Col, thats perseverance for you. I would have needed a slab of safety beers before considering that task and still wouldn't have had the skills to complete it.....Well done!
Cheers Ade

**colin artus** · 17-01-2021, 19:34

While you're beefing things up at the front, the chassis mount for the tie bar needs reinforcing on early Spyder chassis. Of course if you are using an r/j then you have probably sidestepped this problem already. Keep up the good work!

**ByrneEngineering** · 17-01-2021, 21:37

Ade, if you count the safty beers i drank as i flew into a furious rage after i discovered the issue, that estimation would be fairly accurate...

While you're beefing things up at the front, the chassis mount for the tie bar needs reinforcing on early Spyder chassis. Of course if you are using an r/j then you have probably sidestepped this problem already

Are you talking about the front lower "caster" arm? Yea I've already made significant changes to that, No rose joint as i'm trying to keep at least one end of every arm with some sort of bushing as I've had serious issues with fatigue on totally rose jointed rally car suspension before. Anyway, the body mount has been modified for a bushing and the whole area has been beefed up a bit, thanks for the heads up though

**Stableblock** · 18-01-2021, 09:27

Garage tour video would be good thanks Colin. As you say that play on the bearings is surprising. Cant say I noticed it on Beta originals. Will have to check mine when it goes together again.
Peter

**Stratos Fear** · 18-01-2021, 11:36

Another great vid - I'm full of admiration for your ingenuity and technical skills ! Yes I'd be interested to join the garage tour.
P

**ByrneEngineering** · 18-01-2021, 20:53

Cheers guys, garage tour seems to be a popular suggestion, so we'll definitely make it happen. As for the bearings although fixed I'm still perplexed as to the cause, and wouldn't be surprised if your beta bearings are fine. I'll definitely try a different brand next time around, I'd looked for Timkin but couldn't find any, my dad has since located some.