Lock stop washers

[phillpot]

From what I've picked up on other posts these are a fairly simple thing that could be home made, anyone got dimensions, picture, where exactly they go please ?

[haircutmike]

Are we talking steering lock?

[Alexdaredevilz]

haircutmike said:

Are we talking steering lock?

You beat me to it,

I was going to say I'm sure you got a spare box full :-)

[phillpot]

haircutmike said:

Are we talking steering lock?

Yep, we sure are

[Simon says]

I fitted some about 3 years ago and they are a doddle to fit,just slide the rack gaiters back and they clip round the rack shaft can't remember where I got them but am sure it was Racing Green http://www.racetechdirect.co.uk/tvr-car-parts-subc... 4th down

Edited by Simon says on Thursday 27th January 14:43

[haircutmike]

phillpot said:

haircutmike said:

Are we talking steering lock?

Yep, we sure are

If you are stuck, I have a handfull!

I just stop turning when my triple 8's start rubbing on the chassis .

[phillpot]

haircutmike said:

If you are stuck, I have a handfull!

Not exactly stuck, just wondering what they consist of ? Is it one per side or do you fit several until required movement is achieved ?

We have lots of bits 'n bobs around at work, wondering if they are something I could knock up myself but there again if you have some spare could you pm me your address and I'll send you an sae and suitable renumeration !

[Chimpafrolic]

From memory they are just a white plastic washer that's split so you can slip it over the rack rod.

Sorry I don't have the measurements.

You could always just buy them from Clever Trevor.

I understand they will be expensive for what you get but its not like they are not going to break the bank.

Buying them from CT ensures they will fit.

I think I just needed one each side?

[phillpot]

Chimpafrolic said:

I understand they will be expensive for what you get but its not like they are not going to break the bank.

guess £22.82 (inc postage) wouldn't break the bank but for two little plastic washers

[spend]

They are just like plain washers with a split to clip over the arms and a chamfer to locate. Can't remember if they have a profile so they engage on each other.

£5 a pair would seem excessive for what they are IMHO.

[haircutmike]

phillpot said:

haircutmike said:

If you are stuck, I have a handfull!

Not exactly stuck, just wondering what they consist of ? Is it one per side or do you fit several until required movement is achieved ?

We have lots of bits 'n bobs around at work, wondering if they are something I could knock up myself but there again if you have some spare could you pm me your address and I'll send you an sae and suitable renumeration !

Just send me your address and I will post them FOC.

[Chimpafrolic]

phillpot said:

guess £22.82 (inc postage) wouldn't break the bank but for two little plastic washers

£22.82.......DOUBLE NOW THAT IS TAKING THE P FOR TWO WASHERS!!!

[Simon says]

fking hell with the money we lot spend on these cars your worried about £23 for the real thing it's 4 gallons of fuel to cure your wheels fouling the wishbones peeling oranges in trouser pockets springs to mind

[Mr Plow]

haircutmike said:

phillpot said:

haircutmike said:

If you are stuck, I have a handfull!

Not exactly stuck, just wondering what they consist of ? Is it one per side or do you fit several until required movement is achieved ?

We have lots of bits 'n bobs around at work, wondering if they are something I could knock up myself but there again if you have some spare could you pm me your address and I'll send you an sae and suitable renumeration !

Just send me your address and I will post them FOC.

I'm after a set of these as well, I understand you can get them from the local plumbers or B&Q once you know the size.

Phillpot - if you could send me the dimensions once you get a set it would be very much appreciated.

Cheers

Liam

[SILICONE KID]

Why do you need them?I have 225`s on a 16" rim with no problem lock to lock.

[phillpot]

SILICONE KID said:

Why do you need them?

I'm not sure I do !

initially was just trying to find out what they are and where they go in anticipation of possibly needing them when I fit 16" Imolas on the front.

And having found out since starting this post that they are basically two little plastic spacers, each to their own, but anyone prepared to pay well over twenty quid for them must have more money than sense (imho) .

[phillpot]

Mr Plow said:

Phillpot - if you could send me the dimensions once you get a set it would be very much appreciated.

Cheers

Liam

My pleasure, will do Liam.

[SILICONE KID]

I had 17" wheels on the front with a 7.5 rim 215/40/17 with mo problems and just fitted 16" wheels 7" rim width with 225/45/16 still no problems...nice set up 16" 17" wheels still got the Pro Race 17"s sitting on the garage floor !

[gavgavgav]

Phoning clever Trevor can often get a better posting price for small stuff. It's all set up for big stuff on the website.