Rose Joint Adjustable Camber Conversion for your Seven
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Need, what's with need? They're pretty. Useful for tweeking camber for two reasons, 1) you don't need to split a taper to make an adjustment and 2) You get twice as many positions available to you as the rose joint can be used either way up.
Did I mention them being pretty?
e2a: Downsides include being more prone to ingress of dirt etc, making them less suitable for all weather use.
Did I mention them being pretty?
e2a: Downsides include being more prone to ingress of dirt etc, making them less suitable for all weather use.
Edited by Nicodema on Thursday 21st October 16:49
Hello - I'm new to the forum - please give me some more information regarding the rose-joint conversion - If I am correct, you drill out the taper for a bolt? Wouldn't this cause play in the set-up? I thought the taper was there for a good reason - to keep the linkage as tight as possible?
By replacing the taper with straight bolt I would think you would immediately have play that would feel loose in terms steering feel (similar to worn tie-rod ends) Or is the bolt pressed in? ie no play?
By replacing the taper with straight bolt I would think you would immediately have play that would feel loose in terms steering feel (similar to worn tie-rod ends) Or is the bolt pressed in? ie no play?
The design uses an EN8 sleeve which supports the joint and fits the existing taper perfectly. No need to drill.
More info is here http://www.blatchat.com/t.asp?id=194149
I'll post some pics when the first batch (which have sold out) are made. Now collecting orders for batch 2.
Noger, they give twice the adjustability of camber - means you can adjust your camber in 0.35 degree increments instead of 0.70 degree. Thast a big difference. Won't fit your car unless you've moderised it since you got it.
More info is here http://www.blatchat.com/t.asp?id=194149
I'll post some pics when the first batch (which have sold out) are made. Now collecting orders for batch 2.
Noger, they give twice the adjustability of camber - means you can adjust your camber in 0.35 degree increments instead of 0.70 degree. Thast a big difference. Won't fit your car unless you've moderised it since you got it.
Edited by EFA on Saturday 23 October 20:39
Mickrick,
Version 1.0 was going to use a pin. The drawing is now at Version 3.4!
The rosejoints are not an off the shelf item. I am getting them specially made. Specs are on BC.
Noger, if you have the tubular upper wishbone, these should only take an hour or so to fit both sides, basic tools and a splitter to get the old joint off.
Version 1.0 was going to use a pin. The drawing is now at Version 3.4!
The rosejoints are not an off the shelf item. I am getting them specially made. Specs are on BC.
Noger, if you have the tubular upper wishbone, these should only take an hour or so to fit both sides, basic tools and a splitter to get the old joint off.
Edited by EFA on Sunday 24th October 22:55
Mick,
The bolt is perfectly up to the job and is an ISO Property Class 8.8 There is not a plated 10.9 bolt made in the size in question, and outsourcing the plating and de-embritteling is a far greater risk.
When you sign the disclaimer you will understand it is impossible to sustain any significant injury if the bolt fails in any case.
The bolt is perfectly up to the job and is an ISO Property Class 8.8 There is not a plated 10.9 bolt made in the size in question, and outsourcing the plating and de-embritteling is a far greater risk.
When you sign the disclaimer you will understand it is impossible to sustain any significant injury if the bolt fails in any case.
Edited by EFA on Friday 29th October 21:08
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