Chassis strengthening tips for the M
Discussion
Thanks ColinThe pictures show aditional triangulation to the centre structure. I think a cage would add far more than the additions I can see from the pictures. The loads come in from the tyre contact patch and are resisted at the maximun moment, the cage fixings.
A cage fastened at several points around the structure would mimic a monocoque.
Attention to the cage fixing points is worthwhile. Motorsport fixings often use a taper male cage spigot and wedge female within the tube, rather than a plate/nut and bolt.
Colin.
A cage fastened at several points around the structure would mimic a monocoque.
Attention to the cage fixing points is worthwhile. Motorsport fixings often use a taper male cage spigot and wedge female within the tube, rather than a plate/nut and bolt.
Colin.
I vaguely remember posting a link, in a much older thread, to a study that showed results from various methods implemented on a newer TVR chassis. As I recall, the car was a racer, and the study was done for a Uni project.
My feeble memory has a shadow of a recollection about it being the (Cerb?) racer that went down under.
My feeble memory has a shadow of a recollection about it being the (Cerb?) racer that went down under.
Edited by Slow M on Friday 6th July 05:57
GAjon said:
I'm lead to believe Mike Bigland, the M chassis designer, is attending the M meet this year.
Now he would be worth talking to on this subject.
I think the chassis is pretty good as it is.
I was going to suggest Viagra in the fuel, but everyone is far to serious these days.
Mike will indeed be there.Now he would be worth talking to on this subject.
I think the chassis is pretty good as it is.
I was going to suggest Viagra in the fuel, but everyone is far to serious these days.
Colin.
Pre 80's Extravaganza 2012
will be held on
Sunday 23rd September 2012
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Steve,
I guess you will shot blast the chassis before you start work?
I also assume from your ph name you have TIG welding equipment.
First strengthening tip from me is go over all the existing welds, back grind if required, and TIG them with 309 or 304 wire.
Mine were like an Aero bar, whoever welded them had run out of shield gas but carried on anyway!
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will be held on
Sunday 23rd September 2012
ÂÂ
at
ÂÂ
Papplewick Pumping Station,
Ravenshead,
Nottinghamshire, NG15 9AJ
www.papplewickpumpingstation.co.uk
ÂÂ
Entry fee £8 per car
(Includes entry for the car and passengers)ÂÂ
Steve,
I guess you will shot blast the chassis before you start work?
I also assume from your ph name you have TIG welding equipment.
First strengthening tip from me is go over all the existing welds, back grind if required, and TIG them with 309 or 304 wire.
Mine were like an Aero bar, whoever welded them had run out of shield gas but carried on anyway!
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Thanks for the info chaps,i will try to get to the Pre 80's Extravaganza,went to it about five years ago it was a great day out.
John,all i do is stainless steel mainly for the pharmaceutical industry.
I'm getting the chassis bead blasted first,chassis looks to be in fantastic condition but thanks for the tip on checking and going over the welds
John,all i do is stainless steel mainly for the pharmaceutical industry.
I'm getting the chassis bead blasted first,chassis looks to be in fantastic condition but thanks for the tip on checking and going over the welds
whitewolf said:
I tried, it just kept asking for login details.
Doesn't the "clicky" take you straight to it, no need for login?As for the merits of TVRCC membership, I'll not get drawn into that one. Some love it, some think it a total waste of money.
Try it , make your own descision
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