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Started by Tonie Pettersson , Feb 12 2018 11:27 AM

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#1 Tonie Pettersson

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Posted 12 February 2018 - 11:27 AM

I have two pair of uprights available.

 

Made out of aluminium 7075-T6

Lighter

Centre hub moved 17.5mm

Allowing more camber (2° with abs shim installed)

 

They are 7000:- Swedish crowns plus 500:- shipping so approximately with today´s exchange rates ~650£.

 

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Posted 12 February 2018 - 01:00 PM

Just had a set of these delivered the other day and they really do look the part and amazing skills to make these. Havent fitted them Yet but will be doing soon.

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Posted 12 February 2018 - 01:19 PM

Did you ever got round to making a rear upright?


#4 Tonie Pettersson

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Posted 12 February 2018 - 02:23 PM

One pair sold.

 

 

Just had a set of these delivered the other day and they really do look the part and amazing skills to make these. Havent fitted them Yet but will be doing soon.

 

Thanks Luke, very nice to hear :).

 

Did you ever got round to making a rear upright?

 

Unfortunately not :(. No idea if or when I decide to give them a go.


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Posted 12 February 2018 - 05:15 PM

Did you ever got round to making a rear upright?

I will also look for the rear ones! Front ones i already own ans they are great!

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Posted 12 February 2018 - 05:28 PM

I also want a rear set when you make some, should we start a list 😂

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Posted 13 February 2018 - 09:36 PM

Any chance of getting the 3D model for these?!? :P


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Posted 15 February 2018 - 06:36 AM

Sorry to say but no.


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Posted 15 February 2018 - 08:43 AM

Any chance of getting the 3D model for these?!? :P

 

:lol: Optimist!  


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Posted 15 February 2018 - 09:00 PM

 

Any chance of getting the 3D model for these?!? :P

 

:lol: Optimist!  

 

 

You dont ask, you dont get!! :P Didnt think it would be a yes somehow...  


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Posted 27 February 2018 - 06:38 AM

One pair available.


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Posted 27 February 2018 - 07:43 AM

I have a pair of these on my car, a work of art :wub:


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Posted 27 February 2018 - 07:31 PM

want

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Posted 27 February 2018 - 08:02 PM

Sell a kidney. These things are amazing!

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Posted 28 February 2018 - 06:07 PM

Anyone know the torque for the 3 bearing packs bolts for this upright? I know oem is 90nm so would of thought it would be round this.

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Posted 28 February 2018 - 07:46 PM

Are they 10.9?

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Posted 01 March 2018 - 12:48 PM

Got it sorted now its 90nm same as standard.

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Posted 01 March 2018 - 12:54 PM

Last pair sold.

 

 

I have a pair of these on my car, a work of art :wub:

 

Sell a kidney. These things are amazing!

 

Thanks guys, really nice to hear :).

 

 

Got it sorted now its 90nm same as standard.

 

Yep same as oem thumbsup.


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Posted 10 February 2020 - 01:41 PM

How do you tighten the lower balljoint nut? I can't fit a spanner in the opening or a socket.


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Posted 10 February 2020 - 04:12 PM

Tighten the lower ball joint and plinth together without the hub attached. Then tighten the four bolts connecting the plinth to the hub, 


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