Moonlander
Posted 14 January 2015 - 09:16 PM
Regarding making some more uprights.
My intention is to make a smaller batch in the future but I can´t really say when. I want to test them properly before making more of them.
I´ll keep you guys updated, I also have to start constructing the rear ones so could use a couple of extra hours on the day
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Top work Tonie 
Scary Internerd
Posted 15 January 2015 - 12:08 AM
From memory (dont have access to the files atm) OEM weighs ~2.5kg and these ~1.4kg.do you have any Information regarding the weight savings vs oem?
I would really like to see how the 40mm is constructed, I'm impressed of how much they managed to move the hub. The 40mm is also with a bigger bearing right? I felt 17.5mm was a good compromise, if I moved the hub more I started to interfere on the other elements that is attached to the upright.17,5mm is a tad more than the EP track-Elise versions (16mm), which is a good thing as most VX's run bigger wheels up that gives more wishbone angle.
(The EP race version is 40mm higher, but too much for my road/track car. A 20mm version would nice...
http://www.elisepart...front-uprights/
Super Member
Posted 15 January 2015 - 06:33 AM
Regarding making some more uprights.
My intention is to make a smaller batch in the future but I can´t really say when. I want to test them properly before making more of them.
I´ll keep you guys updated, I also have to start constructing the rear ones so could use a couple of extra hours on the day
Top work Tonie
From memory (dont have access to the files atm) OEM weighs ~2.5kg and these ~1.4kg.do you have any Information regarding the weight savings vs oem?
I would really like to see how the 40mm is constructed, I'm impressed of how much they managed to move the hub. The 40mm is also with a bigger bearing right?17,5mm is a tad more than the EP track-Elise versions (16mm), which is a good thing as most VX's run bigger wheels up that gives more wishbone angle.
(The EP race version is 40mm higher, but too much for my road/track car. A 20mm version would nice...
I felt 17.5mm was a good compromise, if I moved the hub more I started to interfere on the other elements that is attached to the upright.
http://www.elisepart...front-uprights/
Thanks, looks neat.
WANNABE MY LOVER
Posted 15 January 2015 - 08:08 AM
Regarding making some more uprights.
My intention is to make a smaller batch in the future but I can´t really say when. I want to test them properly before making more of them.
I´ll keep you guys updated, I also have to start constructing the rear ones so could use a couple of extra hours on the day
Just a thought on the rears....
Could you put a lug over the bottom of the toe-link ball joint to make it double shear? It's a thought that crossed my mind but I was planning patterning and casting in SG75. Hardly lightweight!
Super Member
Posted 15 January 2015 - 08:55 AM
Regarding making some more uprights.
My intention is to make a smaller batch in the future but I can´t really say when. I want to test them properly before making more of them.
I´ll keep you guys updated, I also have to start constructing the rear ones so could use a couple of extra hours on the day
Just a thought on the rears....
Could you put a lug over the bottom of the toe-link ball joint to make it double shear? It's a thought that crossed my mind but I was planning patterning and casting in SG75. Hardly lightweight!
That´s what I have planned to do. Similar to EP's version.
WANNABE MY LOVER
Posted 15 January 2015 - 09:06 AM
Made In England
Posted 20 January 2015 - 01:52 PM
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Billy No Mates
Posted 20 January 2015 - 05:36 PM
Looking good Tonie, I love the VX in black. Í also Believe 17.5mm is good for a lowerd road car
40mm seem more for a race car.
Keep up the good work
,Per
Super Member
Posted 29 January 2015 - 09:41 PM
Some small progress, the lower mount for the ball joint is machined and on surface treatment at the moment. I made an extra so I could check clearance and that everything fits as it should. And it did.
I have also been removing all the parts for the rear suspension so they´re also on surface treatment at the moment.
Thank god for angle grinder...
And a question, is this (part nr. 2) the right plinth for getting the mirrors a little further out? Do I need anything else than that?
Whipping Boy
Posted 29 January 2015 - 09:50 PM
Yes, that will move the mirrors out. All other mounting is the same so no more parts needed.
Need to get Out More
Posted 30 January 2015 - 06:52 AM
Just need to sand down/shape the bottom edge of the plinth where it meets the door as the VX door has a more pronounced curvature compared to the Elise, so the bottom edge just interferes with it sitting flush.
No biggie, just easiest to do it before painting and trying to fit it 
Bye, Arno.
Super Member
Posted 30 January 2015 - 07:36 AM
Yes, that will move the mirrors out. All other mounting is the same so no more parts needed.
Just need to sand down/shape the bottom edge of the plinth where it meets the door as the VX door has a more pronounced curvature compared to the Elise, so the bottom edge just interferes with it sitting flush.
No biggie, just easiest to do it before painting and trying to fit it
Bye, Arno.
Thanks for the info .
WANNABE MY LOVER
Posted 30 January 2015 - 08:47 AM
Those plinths are dead easy to fit. I have them on mine although I really haven't noticed an improvement in visibility but they do look good! I suspect you would like reading this: https://nitronracing.wordpress.com/
Scary Internerd
Posted 30 January 2015 - 09:06 AM
When I fitted them I actually put a little strip of rubber between the wing mirror plinth and the door, helps dampen any vibration in the wing mirrors and eliminates any small variance with mating it to the door.
Super Member
Posted 30 January 2015 - 10:33 AM
Those plinths are dead easy to fit. I have them on mine although I really haven't noticed an improvement in visibility but they do look good! I suspect you would like reading this: https://nitronracing.wordpress.com/
Mmmm nice reading. Quite wide at the rear 
When I fitted them I actually put a little strip of rubber between the wing mirror plinth and the door, helps dampen any vibration in the wing mirrors and eliminates any small variance with mating it to the door.
I´ll definitely look into that, sounds like a good solution.
Member
Posted 30 January 2015 - 11:17 AM
Edited by wizzard8, 30 January 2015 - 11:18 AM.
Super Member
Posted 25 February 2015 - 06:55 PM
Slow progress at the moment, feels like I´m just waiting for parts to arrive.
Everything in the front suspension is finished except for the 1" arb from EP I just ordered. The brake hose next to the ABS was a real pain in the arse, I hope I never have to do that again.
Time consuming at the moment is manufacturing small parts as blind plates, brackets, new tow mount in front and so on.
I´m also struggling with this little white bush that is supposed to fit in the rubber bush. Just pushing it out again when fitting the steel sleeve.
It is very tight without the white bush so can´t figure out how to do. Any ideas?
No it's not a Lamborghini!
Posted 25 February 2015 - 08:04 PM
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Posted 25 February 2015 - 08:34 PM
.ORG list 1. Tim front and rear
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