thelynxeffect
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| posted on 5/9/18 at 06:46 PM |
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Cycle wings, The good, The Bad and the ugly
Hi guys, I need some advise. I have removed the clam shell wings off my car and got myself a set of GBS wing supports; all I need now is a pair of
cycle wings.
Having searched around online stores (MK, GBS etc) and dug through eBay it seems there is quite a lot of choice for what essentially looks the same, I
would rather stay sub £100 so can someone recommend me a seller who makes good quality GRP wings in at least 210 width.
Cheers
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 5/9/18 at 08:12 PM |
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link
Duratec Engine is fitted, MS2 Extra V3 is assembled and tested, engine running, car now built. IVA passed 26/02/2016
http://www.triangleltd.com
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ianhurley20
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| posted on 5/9/18 at 09:59 PM |
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Why not go aluminium from Matin Batho, very light indeed and very well made http://bathoscars.simpl.com/shop.html
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Paul_Arion
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| posted on 6/9/18 at 06:00 AM |
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Or there are lightweight / robust ABS plastic version in black or carbon effect (which are obviously faster 😉 )
Different widths available too
Plays Kool linky
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 6/9/18 at 06:50 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ianhurley20
Why not go aluminium from Matin Batho, very light indeed and very well made http://bathoscars.simpl.com/shop.html
wow, there is some very impressive work  if money was no issue...
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nick205
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| posted on 6/9/18 at 08:50 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ianhurley20
Why not go aluminium from Matin Batho, very light indeed and very well made http://bathoscars.simpl.com/shop.html
Looks to be some skill there!
Jaguar E-Type restoration work can certainly be difficult. I've helped my Dad work on several and simply getting panel curves and shut lines
correct is not a simple task. Fitting and aligning the bonnet can be a real ball-ache to get right.
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Mash
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| posted on 6/9/18 at 09:29 AM |
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Got a set of these but in GRP if you're on a tight budget, yours for 20 quid as they'll need painting:
Cycle Wings
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mcerd1
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| posted on 6/9/18 at 09:56 AM |
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I still prefer the look of the dax rush ones - they were made to suit 205 tyres as standard (I can measure mine if you want actual sizes)
s/h ones come up every now an then (MAN motorsport are still making them new in theory, but it sounds like you could wait a while at the moment as
they are down to 1 man  )
a few places do copies of them thought:
http://www.kitcardirect.co.uk/westfield/westfield-bodywork/dax-rush-style-rounded-front-cycle-wing-mudguards-15-carbon-wet-lay-pair.html
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nick205
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| posted on 6/9/18 at 10:30 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mcerd1
I still prefer the look of the dax rush ones - they were made to suit 205 tyres as standard (I can measure mine if you want actual sizes)
s/h ones come up every now an then (MAN motorsport are still making them new in theory, but it sounds like you could wait a while at the moment as
they are down to 1 man )
a few places do copies of them thought:
http://www.kitcardirect.co.uk/westfield/westfield-bodywork/dax-rush-style-rounded-front-cycle-wing-mudguards-15-carbon-wet-lay-pair.html
Aother fan of the Dax Rush front cycle wings here - they always look good and seem to hug the front tyres pretty well.
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thelynxeffect
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| posted on 6/9/18 at 07:27 PM |
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Those Batho ones are amazing but they ended up being too expensive, I've ordered a set of GRP 220 wide ones from mid Norfolk mouldings, made to
order and £65 delivered. I'll let you know how they turn out. Cheers for the tips
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number-1
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| posted on 6/9/18 at 09:12 PM |
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Ive got these yellow ones for sale if any good? https://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/34/viewthread.php?tid=213266
If not, motojohn on here has 2 carbon wings for sale
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 8/9/18 at 03:54 PM |
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Depending on which uprights you are using you may want to check up on broken wing stays?
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thelynxeffect
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| posted on 9/9/18 at 07:13 PM |
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I bought these ones for Sierra uprights, they seem pretty solid, is there a ‘normal’ failure point that needs strengthening before they get coated?
I’m planning on using sikaflex to secure the wings.
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craigdiver
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| posted on 9/9/18 at 09:27 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by thelynxeffect
I bought these ones for Sierra uprights, they seem pretty solid, is there a ‘normal’ failure point that needs strengthening before they get coated?
I’m planning on using sikaflex to secure the wings.
I’ve got the same ones and also not fitted yet, will be interested to hear if bonding on with silkaflex is sufficient?
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
Building - BMW powered Haynes Roadster/442E hybrid.
Volvo C30 T5 Polestar
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thelynxeffect
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| posted on 10/9/18 at 05:05 AM |
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I’m going to drill holes in the flat section to increase the bonding edges (also with pre-drilled holes I can then just fit some large flange button
cap bolts if it starts to fail) and then just keep my fingers crossed!
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Slater
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| posted on 14/9/18 at 04:37 PM |
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Sikaflex will be fine.
Weak point is the welded joint between the flat bar and round section. The cycle wings vibrate and the joint fatigues, I have to get mine welded back
up every 2,500 miles or so.
I used sikaflex to start with, but switched to bolted on to make it easier to remove the wing when the bracket gives up and needs re-welding.
It's a common problem with cycle wings.
I've seen a post on here where someone made a support bracket that held the wing steady using the hub through the outer face of the wheel, very
clever!
Why do they call Port Harcourt "The Garden City"?...... Becauase they can't spell Stramash.
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thelynxeffect
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| posted on 15/9/18 at 06:02 PM |
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I sikaflexed the wings on today, ran thick beads on both the wing and the bracket and mounted them, left them for the day then after 12 hours I
applied a second coat to cover the bracket completely. Given the surface area of the bracket I am estimating approx 180kg of adhesion per wing which
in theory is enough to lift the corner of the car by the wing!
Let’s see if it holds
(I ordered white by mistake)
 
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[Edited on 16/9/18 by thelynxeffect]
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Slater
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| posted on 16/9/18 at 05:17 PM |
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Nice, that will hold them on for sure.
Removing them will be difficult, however. I ended up using a length of MIG wire about 2 ft long and wrapped each end round the middle of a wooden
dowel, then used it like a "garrot" type flexible saw between the bracket and wing. That sliced through the sikaflex quite well, the wire
snapped about 6 times but easy to make another one.
Why do they call Port Harcourt "The Garden City"?...... Becauase they can't spell Stramash.
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