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Hi Jason,
Why would movement of the body put any stress on that joint? These are pretty big diameter tubes and aren't in any stress in the nominal position, I actually want a 'bit' of give to allow the adjustment at the rod ends but that is only minor. I was initially thinking of adding some extra bars but they are really strong as they are, I will monitor their condition though. In fact in my head I was thinking some sort of gusset would double up as the drop link bracket. The only bit that I'm not 100% happy with is the single shear of the front rod end and that's why I went up to M14, ideally that would be double shear and now I have the geometry and a better idea of the package that might be something I re-visit. Rich
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On a hard lateral load with braking the 'Y' would want to spread, do that a few times and a crack starts on the inside? I am not an engineer, but I think like one, and I tend to err on the overkill side. On a rear wheel I wouldn't be as concerned, but on a front you are along for the ride if something failed. I think if you check it often it will give you plenty of warning before it let go, unlike aluminum.
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Any updates to your build? Just checking, as the site was offline, etc!
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The bug is being boringly reliable! I've fitted a better header and modified the downpipe with a splitter to separate out the wastegate, also an extra muffler to make it a bit quieter. I also fitted a wide band lambda and went on mapping course so may have a bit of a play in the future.
For now I've updated my daily driver to a Tesla P100D which is ridiculously fast!!! Thinking of a new project with Tesla powertrain now...
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Cut the body off the P100D and stick a splitscreen barn door on top, you know it makes sense
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WRX/Porsche Karmann cabrio 1303
P100D Are you sure Rich.... want face here, 0-60 in 2.4 seconds
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Some people have got down to 2.28s...
Best of both worlds, stupid performance and piddly running costs (not counting depreciation!!)
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WRX/Porsche Karmann cabrio 1303
Bonkers quick
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Hey Rich hope all is well with yourself.
Just spotted this and thought of you.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLPoEcxBaJo Enjoy
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T25s really aren't my thing but never say never..
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