Scaffolding poles + old VW bits + Rotary engine....
Discussion
PhillipM said:
This ain't engineering, this is Bodgit 'n' Scarper Industries
I'm away for a week or two, but once I get back everything apart from a mount for the front calipers is done really, so a couple of hours to fit those, sort out some new hoses, and from now on in it's just bolting parts on, plugging in the loom, and making sure everything is greased and threadlocked, all the making stuff is done.
Famous last words I'm away for a week or two, but once I get back everything apart from a mount for the front calipers is done really, so a couple of hours to fit those, sort out some new hoses, and from now on in it's just bolting parts on, plugging in the loom, and making sure everything is greased and threadlocked, all the making stuff is done.
Not far off, they're 8mm on the rears and 6mm up front, let them warm up quick and have the pads deal with the heat if it builds up rather than having a lot of thermal mass - there's enough unsprung weight on the car as it is with the massive tyres (~25kg per corner just in wheels and tyres).
Generally it's not too bad as they get plenty of time to cool between harder stops, but if it's in the forest the rears tend to get a hammering from the steering brakes being in use - hence the rear discs being slightly larger.
Generally it's not too bad as they get plenty of time to cool between harder stops, but if it's in the forest the rears tend to get a hammering from the steering brakes being in use - hence the rear discs being slightly larger.
leglessAlex said:
Interesting. Does the thinness create any issues with warping or generally being damaged if something gets caught inbetween them and the wheel/calliper, or is it a non-issue?
We tend to have less issues with warping than most to be honest - the shape helps a little with heat cycles there, and we heat cycle the discs and then true them up - if something big enough to damage the disc hits the caliper then rather that than it wiping the caliper out to be honest, the discs are cheap to make, calipers aren't Edited by PhillipM on Monday 24th August 13:30
Right, parts coming back from plating Monday, the fuel pump, filter and reg are getting mounted at the weekend, and I've just finished changing the end on the engine loom to a single plug instead of the two it had before, bit neater, and more weatherproof than the other ones. More money too, hey ho.
So, all being well, we can bolt the plated parts up Tues/Wednesday, pop the seals off the engine and pipework and clean them out, then rolling time....
So, all being well, we can bolt the plated parts up Tues/Wednesday, pop the seals off the engine and pipework and clean them out, then rolling time....
Thousands of miles and plenty of trophies to it's name, but that abused old Peugeot 106 steering wheel is finally retiring from it's life of misery and pain (Ed's taking around the back and having it shot*).
Of course, that means an adaptor is required for the new one. The remains of my 306 got butchered for a column spline to use for spinning a new adaptor up in the lathe - thankfully it hasn't been disconnected to sell yet!
Lightening scallops courtesy of a Mr A.Grinder...
Due to having to TIG the old centre spline in it's all in steel, so no shiny anodised ally things today for you all. Terrible, I know - I'm sorry.
I think that's -5bhp for lack of anodising and -8bhp for not being able to say 'Billet Ally!' when talking about it.
(*KIDS! I'm joking, the wheel has gone to a home for retired steering wheels, it's getting leather food every day and frollicking in fields with other wheels, it's in a caring, happy place - and definately hasn't been violently butchered by an angle grinder wielding maniac requiring the steel spline out of the centre.)
Of course, that means an adaptor is required for the new one. The remains of my 306 got butchered for a column spline to use for spinning a new adaptor up in the lathe - thankfully it hasn't been disconnected to sell yet!
Lightening scallops courtesy of a Mr A.Grinder...
Due to having to TIG the old centre spline in it's all in steel, so no shiny anodised ally things today for you all. Terrible, I know - I'm sorry.
I think that's -5bhp for lack of anodising and -8bhp for not being able to say 'Billet Ally!' when talking about it.
(*KIDS! I'm joking, the wheel has gone to a home for retired steering wheels, it's getting leather food every day and frollicking in fields with other wheels, it's in a caring, happy place - and definately hasn't been violently butchered by an angle grinder wielding maniac requiring the steel spline out of the centre.)
Edited by PhillipM on Sunday 6th September 19:41
PhillipM said:
Thousands of miles and plenty of trophies to it's name, but that abused old Peugeot 106 steering wheel is finally retiring from it's life of misery and pain (Ed's taking around the back and having it shot*).
Of course, that means an adaptor is required for the new one. The remains of my 306 got butchered for a column spline to use for spinning a new adaptor up in the lathe - thankfully it hasn't been disconnected to sell yet!
Lightening scallops courtesy of a Mr A.Grinder...
Due to having to TIG the old centre spline in it's all in steel, so no shiny anodised ally things today for you all. Terrible, I know - I'm sorry.
I think that's -5bhp for lack of anodising and -8bhp for not being able to say 'Billet Ally!' when talking about it.
(*KIDS! I'm joking, the wheel has gone to a home for retired steering wheels, it's getting leather food every day and frollicking in fields with other wheels, it's in a caring, happy place - and definately hasn't been violently butchered by an angle grinder wielding maniac requiring the steel spline out of the centre.)
'Scuse me, Mister - what's that on the floor in your second pic?Of course, that means an adaptor is required for the new one. The remains of my 306 got butchered for a column spline to use for spinning a new adaptor up in the lathe - thankfully it hasn't been disconnected to sell yet!
Lightening scallops courtesy of a Mr A.Grinder...
Due to having to TIG the old centre spline in it's all in steel, so no shiny anodised ally things today for you all. Terrible, I know - I'm sorry.
I think that's -5bhp for lack of anodising and -8bhp for not being able to say 'Billet Ally!' when talking about it.
(*KIDS! I'm joking, the wheel has gone to a home for retired steering wheels, it's getting leather food every day and frollicking in fields with other wheels, it's in a caring, happy place - and definately hasn't been violently butchered by an angle grinder wielding maniac requiring the steel spline out of the centre.)
Edited by PhillipM on Sunday 6th September 19:41
PhillipM said:
It's top secret!
Although pretty easy to guess if you look at the shape of the parts...
Although pretty easy to guess if you look at the shape of the parts...
I promise to engage my brain for more than 1 second before I ask a question next time
You're right, it's obvious. Although, it's missing some scale, can;t wait to see how mental it's going to be!
If I don't bother when I'm making them, you don't need to for looking at them
Anyway....
I was going to go with a twin foil with custom profiles that twisted at the extremities - as the air coming over the rear of the car isn't exactly great for working with, but as someone offered to print me the ribs, went with them all the same just for ease and speed, same with much simpler sheet endplates.
Might go back to the other one later on, this'll do for now, it's relatively benign but comparatively very draggy.
Anyway....
I was going to go with a twin foil with custom profiles that twisted at the extremities - as the air coming over the rear of the car isn't exactly great for working with, but as someone offered to print me the ribs, went with them all the same just for ease and speed, same with much simpler sheet endplates.
Might go back to the other one later on, this'll do for now, it's relatively benign but comparatively very draggy.
Edited by PhillipM on Tuesday 15th September 22:07
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