Evening, I'm looking for some advice on modification of chassis tube G1...
I'm installing a Zetec with a Type 9 and the starter is going to foul this rail... What is the best option strength wise for modifying the
rail... I realise it will not be as strong as it would be straight!
The starter doesn't sit as far out as shown on the images but you get the picture...
Suggestions welcomed;
Many Thanks
[Edited on 17/1/07 by SeaBass]
Would it miss if you just mirrored the tube on the other side of the engine? That would be your strongest option.
Al.
Originally posted by SeaBass
Evening, I'm looking for some advice on modification of chassis tube G1...
I'm installing a Zetec with a Type 9 and the starter is going to foul this rail... What is the best option strength wise for modifying the
rail... I realise it will not be as strong as it would be straight!
The starter doesn't sit as far out as shown on the images but you get the picture...
Suggestions welcomed;
Many Thanks
[Edited on 17/1/07 by SeaBass]
How much in the way is it? How much ground clearance do you have? If you have to move/alter the rail, try to make triangles everywhere.
It's about 35mm in the way ie needs 35mm more clearance for the engine and box to sit low enough and central enough.
Wadders - don't understand your comment mate?? Talking about the bottom rails of the chassis not the engine bay strengtheners on the top...
Cheers
[Edited on 17/1/07 by SeaBass]
Copy the Caterham design bottom tubes.
The lower tubes from a "Y" on both sides.
this is how I did it.
I took a bit from around bulkhead as well lost a bit on passenger footwell, but engine is as far back as possable and engine fits under bonnet.
[Edited on 17/1/07 by madteg]
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sorry wrong picture this one is better.
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Why do you have the chassie in the kitchen?
BECAUSE I CAN
just move the engine slightly off centre, it's what i did with my vauxhall to get the engine further back. without a passenger it probably helps
balance the car a bit anyway and 35mm or 2 inches or so isn't going to make any noticable difference.
Ned.
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Originally posted by ned
just move the engine slightly off centre, it's what i did with my vauxhall to get the engine further back. without a passenger it probably helps balance the car a bit anyway and 35mm or 2 inches or so isn't going to make any noticable difference.
Ned.
Only proper way is a Y-brace as caterham do. In fact probably best on both sides if you cant get the engine bay tubes to meet the corner of the
footwell - not good to load the footwell end tube in bending like the book chassis does!
Liam
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quote:
Originally posted by madteg
BECAUSE I CAN
Yeah, respect madteg, i'm still baned from using the dish washer as a parts washer!
I used to get away with murder, disassembling webber carbs while watching the tv, off ill for a few days so made a full size wooden chassis in the
lounge (i don't do nothing for long easily)
then again, it is my house and she did eventually leave me
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Originally posted by MikeR
then again, it is my house and she did eventually leave me
I agree with Liam, that's by far the best way to overcome your problem. IMHO. Ray
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Originally posted by Chippy
I agree with Liam, that's by far the best way to overcome your problem. IMHO. Ray
yep, Liam's pic is the way to do it.