Mot fail - outriggers
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So My 97 chimaera failed its Mot today, on the passenger side outrigger, rusted all the way through.
So being based in Wokingham anyone got any recommendations for doing the work. At the moment I am looking at just the outriggers being replaced. But realise this could be a slippery slope to a full chassis replacement.
All advice greatly received!
So being based in Wokingham anyone got any recommendations for doing the work. At the moment I am looking at just the outriggers being replaced. But realise this could be a slippery slope to a full chassis replacement.
All advice greatly received!
I heard Southway Sports Cars in Fareham are pretty good at this kinda work, and reasonably priced. They have a trailer too. A lad I know is having his outriggers replaced currently.
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S10 GTA said:
I heard Southway Sports Cars in Fareham are pretty good at this kinda work, and reasonably priced. They have a trailer too. A lad I know is having his outriggers replaced currently.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.175874535...
I was there today for a rolling road session and had a nose round that chassis - it's a work of art. Nice bunch of guys too!http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.175874535...
Another possibility is to talk to Str8Six (South Oxfordshire, just off the M40 J6). They outsource their chassis work to Willow Sportscars in Newark (see the chassis porn thread), so I can recommend that route having had my full chassis refurb by Willow. I assume Str8Six will transport your car up there on the back of their van.
Outriggers are more serious than many give credit for. Like has been mentioned, the seat belts are mounted to them (although the top mount is a captive nut in fibreglass, so which would give first is anyone's guess!)
But as many also forget, the suspension is bolted through them on the front. The rust is usually contained at the corners, but any weakening in that section has to be taken seriously.
But as many also forget, the suspension is bolted through them on the front. The rust is usually contained at the corners, but any weakening in that section has to be taken seriously.
Kitchski said:
Outriggers are more serious than many give credit for. Like has been mentioned, the seat belts are mounted to them (although the top mount is a captive nut in fibreglass, so which would give first is anyone's guess!)
But as many also forget, the suspension is bolted through them on the front. The rust is usually contained at the corners, but any weakening in that section has to be taken seriously.
Yes the Mot tester mentioned the suspension loading in that area, it's the front corners that are the worst on my car.But as many also forget, the suspension is bolted through them on the front. The rust is usually contained at the corners, but any weakening in that section has to be taken seriously.
So I have briefly spoken to Str8six to get some ballpark numbers. I pressume it's best to get both sides done at once, I was also going to ask about seat reinforcement as I like my pies
Thanks for the comments above, I will do some more calling around next week to get quotes.
Hi have you tried mike Morgan tvr specialists in hurts near wokingham? They are fantastic and are doing lots of good stuff on my Chim at the moment, Do you want there number?
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Kitchski said:
Outriggers are more serious than many give credit for. Like has been mentioned, the seat belts are mounted to them (although the top mount is a captive nut in fibreglass, so which would give first is anyone's guess!)
But as many also forget, the suspension is bolted through them on the front. The rust is usually contained at the corners, but any weakening in that section has to be taken seriously.
Yes the Mot tester mentioned the suspension loading in that area, it's the front corners that are the worst on my car.But as many also forget, the suspension is bolted through them on the front. The rust is usually contained at the corners, but any weakening in that section has to be taken seriously.
So I have briefly spoken to Str8six to get some ballpark numbers. I pressume it's best to get both sides done at once, I was also going to ask about seat reinforcement as I like my pies
Thanks for the comments above, I will do some more calling around next week to get quotes.
Hi Jon, yes that's correct. Lovely professional and honest. Also they may have some classic bentley and rolls to look at if you like the classics. I will send the numbers
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quote=BrightYellowTVR] Hi I take it you mean Hurst, yes please would like the number. Not heard of them before, where are they in Hurst?
Cheers
Jon
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Ropps said:
Cheers
Jon
Edited by BrightYellowTVR on Sunday 18th March 07:52
Sorry to hear of this Jon. I'd seen it out on your drive at the weekend and just thought you'd been out for a drive. I've read that they can be replaced by doing a 3" body lift, can't remember where I saw it now though.
This place does supply only, or fitted for £1,500 to give you some idea of prices:
http://www.chimaerapages.com/newoutriggers.php
Not a massive saving DIY by the time you've factored in mig wire, gas, etc and your time to get the bodylifted...you'd have a long wait if I was to offer to help too, given the speed of my current welding job.
However, I've got the gear if you wanted to rust proof it thoroughly after you've had it done.
This place does supply only, or fitted for £1,500 to give you some idea of prices:
http://www.chimaerapages.com/newoutriggers.php
Not a massive saving DIY by the time you've factored in mig wire, gas, etc and your time to get the bodylifted...you'd have a long wait if I was to offer to help too, given the speed of my current welding job.
However, I've got the gear if you wanted to rust proof it thoroughly after you've had it done.
BraemarBlue said:
Hi - Had a service at TopCats racing who pronounced the out riggers knackered. The MoT garage confirmed it so had them fixed by Martin at Lynch Hill Motors OX29 5BB and got an MoT pass. Cost 100 pounds. He can replace the outriggers for a LOT less than 1800 pounds. 01865 883106.
I would like to see that job 
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