Results 1 to 10 of 97

Thread: clamshell catches

Hybrid View

Previous Post Previous Post   Next Post Next Post
  1. #1
    SEC Member Karnevil's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2016
    Location
    North Wales
    Posts
    630
    Rep Power
    15

    Re: clamshell catches

    No idea as to the Ra or CLA.

    Mine will be getting blasted and painted.

  2. #2
    Free user
    Join Date
    May 2017
    Location
    Norway
    Posts
    48
    Rep Power
    0

    Re: clamshell catches

    Quote Originally Posted by Karnevil View Post
    No idea as to the Ra or CLA.

    Mine will be getting blasted and painted.
    Ra, and CLA? You got me there.....😊

    Ok, I've seen several painted. No reported scuffing?

    You took down the post under the handel? The handel will still rest clear of the GRP when closed?

  3. #3
    SEC Member Stratos Fear's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Location
    West Sussex
    Posts
    1,401
    Rep Power
    26

    Re: clamshell catches

    It depends on the thickness and angle of any spacers that you put under the bracket. I used a block of black nylon cut to size and angled to suit the body profile and this works OK - also you could rely on the bolt head to provide the necessary resting point for the lever. You need to experiment once the clips are positioned in place. Also I just trimmed my brackets with a hacksaw and then filed and sanded them down with varying grades of wet and dry. It doesnt have to be too technical - but if you have access to additional equipment and processes then go for it!
    Last edited by Stratos Fear; 06-02-2021 at 14:20.

  4. #4
    Free user
    Join Date
    May 2017
    Location
    Norway
    Posts
    48
    Rep Power
    0

    Re: clamshell catches

    Quote Originally Posted by Stratos Fear View Post
    It depends on the thickness and angle of any spacers that you put under the bracket. I used a block of black nylon cut to size and angled to suit the body profile and this works OK - also you could rely on the bolt head to provide the necessary resting point for the lever. You need to experiment once the clips are positioned in place. Also I just trimmed my brackets with a hacksaw and then filed and sanded them down with varying grades of wet and dry. It doesnt have to be too technical - but if you have access to additional equipment and processes then go for it!
    Thanks for the input and suggestions!

  5. #5
    Free user
    Join Date
    May 2017
    Location
    Norway
    Posts
    48
    Rep Power
    0

    Re: clamshell catches

    Quote Originally Posted by Patriq View Post
    Ra, and CLA? You got me there.
    I tried some different abbreviations, but couldn't find any that suited ;-)


    Rheumatoid arthritis
    RA (astrophysics terminology) Right Ascension
    RA radio altitude or radar altimeter
    RA resolution advisory (in the context of TCAS)
    RA Redeemed Assassin
    RA Read Aloud
    RA Reading Ability
    RA Reading Age
    RA Reading Alarm
    RA Rejected Adventure
    RA Required Attention

  6. #6
    SEC Member Karnevil's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2016
    Location
    North Wales
    Posts
    630
    Rep Power
    15

    Re: clamshell catches

    Quote Originally Posted by Patriq View Post
    I tried some different abbreviations, but couldn't find any that suited ;-)


    Rheumatoid arthritis
    RA (astrophysics terminology) Right Ascension
    RA radio altitude or radar altimeter
    RA resolution advisory (in the context of TCAS)
    RA Redeemed Assassin
    RA Read Aloud
    RA Reading Ability
    RA Reading Age
    RA Reading Alarm
    RA Rejected Adventure
    RA Required Attention
    Ra/Rx = Average roughness

    CLA = Centre Line Average

  7. #7
    Free user
    Join Date
    May 2017
    Location
    Norway
    Posts
    48
    Rep Power
    0

    Re: clamshell catches

    Thanks! As non British, I don't have all abbreviations under the skin. But I guessed something very close to that effect. ;-)

  8. #8
    SEC Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    Cheshire
    Posts
    2,682
    Rep Power
    41

    Re: clamshell catches

    If it's any comfort, I've been British for 65 years and I didnt have a clue what he was on about!

  9. #9
    Free user
    Join Date
    May 2017
    Location
    Norway
    Posts
    48
    Rep Power
    0

    Re: clamshell catches

    Quote Originally Posted by john View Post
    If it's any comfort, I've been British for 65 years and I didnt have a clue what he was on about!
    Ha ha, thanks!

  10. #10

Similar Threads

  1. Overcentre Catches
    By Guy Mayers in forum Stratos Forum
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 17-07-2016, 12:20
  2. IVA and x19 clamshell catches
    By Django in forum IVA Tips
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 23-08-2015, 21:02
  3. Front and Rear clamshell release cables
    By bosmass in forum Original and alternative parts to build the cars
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 24-06-2015, 16:25
  4. Rear clamshell locks
    By hollytree in forum Bodywork
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 26-02-2013, 20:04
  5. OEM Stratos Front Clamshell install
    By tipo158 in forum Litton Corse, CAE, & Napiersport
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 01-08-2012, 16:27

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •