Impreza Rack Brackets
Discussion
I'm going to get some machined ali clamps manufactured to fit the impreza rack, obviously cheaper to get a few sets done, anyone interested? Probably be in the region of £100 a set, but won't require the poly bushes.
See here for pic & info:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
See here for pic & info:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Hi,
Yes I am interested in these brackets, I can't quite make out from the pictures, but is each one a two part bracket, and if so is the bracket that clamps on the round part of the rack sculpted to fit the diameter of the tube? The reason I ask is that I was never really happy with the way the round part just clamped against a flat plate underneath it doesnt feel as though it is supportive enough and the polly bush is distorting and pushing out.
What material would you plan to make these from and what finish.
Sorry for so many questions.
Thanks Kev
Yes I am interested in these brackets, I can't quite make out from the pictures, but is each one a two part bracket, and if so is the bracket that clamps on the round part of the rack sculpted to fit the diameter of the tube? The reason I ask is that I was never really happy with the way the round part just clamped against a flat plate underneath it doesnt feel as though it is supportive enough and the polly bush is distorting and pushing out.
What material would you plan to make these from and what finish.
Sorry for so many questions.
Thanks Kev
kevd said:
Hi,
Yes I am interested in these brackets, I can't quite make out from the pictures, but is each one a two part bracket, and if so is the bracket that clamps on the round part of the rack sculpted to fit the diameter of the tube? The reason I ask is that I was never really happy with the way the round part just clamped against a flat plate underneath it doesnt feel as though it is supportive enough and the polly bush is distorting and pushing out.
What material would you plan to make these from and what finish.
Sorry for so many questions.
Thanks Kev
Hi Kev, each bracket is two halves shaped to the rack, I'll get some better pictures next week. They will most likely be 6082-T6 and plain aluminum, although I can probably get them anodised black for a reasonable price if doing enough of them.Yes I am interested in these brackets, I can't quite make out from the pictures, but is each one a two part bracket, and if so is the bracket that clamps on the round part of the rack sculpted to fit the diameter of the tube? The reason I ask is that I was never really happy with the way the round part just clamped against a flat plate underneath it doesnt feel as though it is supportive enough and the polly bush is distorting and pushing out.
What material would you plan to make these from and what finish.
Sorry for so many questions.
Thanks Kev
kevd said:
HI Adam, thanks for the reply, keep me posted as definately interested.
Cheers Kev
Correct me if I’m wrong but if you use the Subaru mounting rubbers. (I used the aftermarket PollyBush type ones) the base of them is flat and therefore clamps nicely onto the flat plate on the chassis therefore negating the need for these purpose made brackets.Cheers Kev
Am I wrong?
phazed said:
kevd said:
HI Adam, thanks for the reply, keep me posted as definately interested.
Cheers Kev
Correct me if I’m wrong but if you use the Subaru mounting rubbers. (I used the aftermarket PollyBush type ones) the base of them is flat and therefore clamps nicely onto the flat plate on the chassis therefore negating the need for these purpose made brackets.Cheers Kev
Am I wrong?
Hi Peter,
You are correct for the square mounting part next to the pinion, but the other end is a round tube which has a curved top Subaru bracket, but I only have a flat plate below it which is the same as the other side. My concern with this fixing is that is puts all the pressure onto a single point on the tube rather than cupping the whole circumference, I was also concerned that this may distort the roundness of the tube.
Kev
You are correct for the square mounting part next to the pinion, but the other end is a round tube which has a curved top Subaru bracket, but I only have a flat plate below it which is the same as the other side. My concern with this fixing is that is puts all the pressure onto a single point on the tube rather than cupping the whole circumference, I was also concerned that this may distort the roundness of the tube.
Kev
phazed said:
I don’t think these new brackets you propose are necessary.
This is what I used with my Subaru rack. You can see both of the mounts are flat bottomed and sit squarely on the plates on the chassis.
They aren't a necessity but they are a nicety. If no one else wants them that's fine, I won't be holding anyone at gun point!This is what I used with my Subaru rack. You can see both of the mounts are flat bottomed and sit squarely on the plates on the chassis.
Can you check how many turns it is lock to lock so we know Daz please.
I think I’d agree with you from my memory of Driving Peters which felt very light very precise and the dogs bits to be honest.
I’ve never put my finger on it until now but thinking about it maybe i was turning slightly more but very marginal. If my TVR rack is 2.2 turns lock to lock maybe the Suburu is 2.5 which makes sense.
I think I’d agree with you from my memory of Driving Peters which felt very light very precise and the dogs bits to be honest.
I’ve never put my finger on it until now but thinking about it maybe i was turning slightly more but very marginal. If my TVR rack is 2.2 turns lock to lock maybe the Suburu is 2.5 which makes sense.
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