Worst outrigger ever? + bodylift pics
Discussion
RedSpike66 said:
Absolutely flabbergasted at the state of those outriggers!!!
Out of interest, when did it last pass an MOT? Surely not in the last 12 months!!!!
Actually passed its last MoT about 18 months ago but has endured many 130 mile trips to and from York in all weathers.Out of interest, when did it last pass an MOT? Surely not in the last 12 months!!!!
Also dont forget i live in Cumbria which is underwater most of the year.
TVR653X said:
OK, well I'm just repeating what I was told at a very well known TVR garage in North Yorkshire. What I was told has obviously been proved right, as Derek's car has effectively had no driver's side outrigger, and he hasn't crashed and died, even when putting a ton of nitrous through it.
I know what your saying.Dont let these bullies get to you.
The outriggers are structural however in that they help hold the body in place and provide the seatbelt points.
I wasnt very well protected in that department for a long time which is a little worrying if you care about such things.
TVR_owner said:
If lesser utilised parts of my chassis looked that bad, I would be wondering about part of the chassis that does the bulk of the work..
Corrosion happens from both sides.
Most is solid. The outriggers are completely shot.Corrosion happens from both sides.
The rear suspension arms and antiroll bar points need attention tho
TVR_owner said:
dbv8 said:
TVR_owner said:
If lesser utilised parts of my chassis looked that bad, I would be wondering about part of the chassis that does the bulk of the work..
Corrosion happens from both sides.
Most is solid. The outriggers are completely shot.Corrosion happens from both sides.
The rear suspension arms and antiroll bar points need attention tho
Im pretty sure its not all bad.
The chassis is getting stripped and is going to an engineering workshop for the repairs and will be checked properly.
It will come back stronger than when it was built originally
HRG said:
TVR_owner said:
dbv8 said:
TVR_owner said:
If lesser utilised parts of my chassis looked that bad, I would be wondering about part of the chassis that does the bulk of the work..
Corrosion happens from both sides.
Most is solid. The outriggers are completely shot.Corrosion happens from both sides.
The rear suspension arms and antiroll bar points need attention tho
Its another theory
Talk about taking a while 
Ive just had word my chassis is finished and will be completely shotblast on Monday ready for me to paint with the POR15.
My new job has been put back a week so i have a few days i can dedicate to start putting it all back together.
I will post some pics, maybe Tuesday
Ive just had word my chassis is finished and will be completely shotblast on Monday ready for me to paint with the POR15.
My new job has been put back a week so i have a few days i can dedicate to start putting it all back together.
I will post some pics, maybe Tuesday
Powdercoating would be nice but i have nowhere local that will do it.
Also as im off work next week i really need to use the time to make progress on my car as i hope to be racing at the latest on May 2nd but also want to get the car to Chatsworth.
I do have faith in the POR15 however and the chassis should be fully painted by Wednesday so i can start bolting parts back on.
Also as im off work next week i really need to use the time to make progress on my car as i hope to be racing at the latest on May 2nd but also want to get the car to Chatsworth.
I do have faith in the POR15 however and the chassis should be fully painted by Wednesday so i can start bolting parts back on.
CHGRIFF said:
The outriggers are not cosmetic, and support the outmost body mounting points. As mentioned previously, they offer little towards the overall strength and torsional stiffness of the chassis, thats why when driving with rotten parts your not aware of any handlind differences. Even when replaced with new parts there will be little improvement to vehicle handling. They are an essential item if you want to have a better chance of surviving a high speed front quarter impact. On impact the wishbones give and the wheels are pushed rearwards towards and into the front outrigger lateral support tubes. These are very substantial, absorbe most of the energy and prevent the wheel from penetrating the GRP bodywork which would otherwise increase the risk of injury to the occupents, especially in the foot area. These are the worst I have seen, being non existent. It is essential the outriggers are in good condition for reasons explained and replaced asap when severe corrosion is apparent. Dont find out the outriggers were in poor shape after the accident. AS fordriving without them, thats a definate NO.
I never realised how bad they were until i did the body lift. The triangulated sections to the main chassis were fairly sound but with the outside tubes rotted through did make the car unsafe in the event of an accident.We should carefully inspect such things more thoroughly and regularly than the MoT
Barreti said:
Have a quick read of the label on the POR15 tin dbv8 - I'm sure you only have a window of something like 8-16hrs when you can apply the 2nd coat if you are putting on 2 coats.
It caught me out a bit when I did mine and made for a very long day.
I will check thanks.It caught me out a bit when I did mine and made for a very long day.
i thought you could add a second coat anytime along with topcoats.
I think its best to use the whole tin if you can as the paint will go off quickly even in the tin. Or you place what you need in another container then cling film over the paint in the tin so its not in contact with air.
I also have the silver topcoat to finish the job off.
hiltonig said:
yes and why did you go for those Nitrons ???, unless your tracking the car ? The standard ones are fine, also you will have to set the heights
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