bi22le
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| posted on 17/10/17 at 09:50 PM |
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Padding mat for under the fuel tank
My striker has, I think, an unusual method of fitting the tank.
It has a large tab welded to the front surface that goes down and picks up on a separate plate that spans between the two lower wishbones.
In between these two Ali plates is a 4mm thick hard rubber mat. Quite obviously placed in-between and under the tank to offer suppression to
vibration.
Does anyone else have this design? Anyone know of 4mm ish thick rubber mat that I could use?
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pekwah1
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| posted on 18/10/17 at 06:55 AM |
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That sounds very odd, the tank in my striker has tabs on the chassis and the tank bolts directly to this, no padding of any kind..
Pics?
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nick205
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| posted on 18/10/17 at 08:49 AM |
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Sounds unusual to me - I fitted my MK Indy fuel tank straight to the rear of the chassis with some steel straps to secure in place, no foam or rubber
fitted.
Is it the correct tank or perhaps one that somebody already had and made it fit?
Some photos would be good to see too.
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jps
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| posted on 18/10/17 at 09:45 AM |
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A little thinner than 4mm but I am intending to use the rubber from bicycle inner-tubes as cushioning - albeit only on the 25mm strips used to secure
it.
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 18/10/17 at 01:18 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Sounds unusual to me - I fitted my MK Indy fuel tank straight to the rear of the chassis with some steel straps to secure in place, no foam or rubber
fitted.
Is it the correct tank or perhaps one that somebody already had and made it fit?
Some photos would be good to see too.
You should have something or the aluminum will ware though if using straps..
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nick205
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| posted on 18/10/17 at 01:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Bluemoon
quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Sounds unusual to me - I fitted my MK Indy fuel tank straight to the rear of the chassis with some steel straps to secure in place, no foam or rubber
fitted.
Is it the correct tank or perhaps one that somebody already had and made it fit?
Some photos would be good to see too.
You should have something or the aluminum will ware though if using straps..
Thinking further I may well have used some bicycle inner tube on the straps. Sadly the car's been gone a good while now so not something I can
check!
Tell a lie - just found a photo showing some sponge between the strap and tank...
[Edited on 18/10/17 by nick205]
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 18/10/17 at 07:42 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bi22le
Anyone know of 4mm ish thick rubber mat that I could use?
you could use an old (computer) mouse mat, maybe use two layers
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bi22le
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| posted on 18/10/17 at 09:30 PM |
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As mentioned, I would like some sort of vibration suppression. Especially as the mounting method has been welded on after the fabrication of the tank,
and not very well either.
It is a Striker tank, I have checked. It is just the mounting method which is unusual. I dont have a photo of the tank fitted and assembled but this
is the mating.
 
fuel tank padding mat
Ill keep the mounting method as is, it works and is not the worst way in the world.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 25/10/17 at 01:10 AM |
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That looks like gasket material.
Neoprene mat may be used,
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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bi22le
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| posted on 25/10/17 at 11:53 AM |
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I think I am going to go for a rubber mat.
I took some more pics the other day to upload as people were interested in how it is actually mounted. I have not had time to upload them.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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