*GROUP BUY* MEF MOTORSPORT ADJUSTABLE TCA'S
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glad my payment went through
standard nite time dinners in disney for two adults and one kiddy,around 75 al in
thats not forgetting lunch and drinkypoos in the day.
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standard nite time dinners in disney for two adults and one kiddy,around 75 al in
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thats not forgetting lunch and drinkypoos in the day.
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what can you do with regards to rear suspention adjustment (mainly toe)
adjustable tie-bars?
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adjustable tie-bars?
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Yes, I do a pair of replacement adjustable tie bars, in-situ adjustable by having 2 rosejoints. 1 at either end, ie. 1 left hand and 1 right hand thread. Eliminates all rubber bushes, special link assembly goes in rear bottom Eye in place of those horrible bushes. Rear toe is adjustable like on the standard setup by shortening or lenghthening the tie bars (trailing arms) Watch out though, wont fit if using massively wide rear wheels with more inset, the tyre could catch on the trailing arm.
Ultimate setup is by replacing the rear wishbone by twin parallel bars but coil overs are then required.
See the website for details: www.mefmotorsport.com
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Ultimate setup is by replacing the rear wishbone by twin parallel bars but coil overs are then required.
See the website for details: www.mefmotorsport.com
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wow,the stuff you do is koolio
can you turn water into wine,whilst wheelieing a big bike?
dont the rose joints come in for a bit of a bashing on the trailing arms then,hence the need for bushes as standard,>?
and did you say the tie/trailing arms fit the standard pivot arms?
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can you turn water into wine,whilst wheelieing a big bike?
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dont the rose joints come in for a bit of a bashing on the trailing arms then,hence the need for bushes as standard,>?
and did you say the tie/trailing arms fit the standard pivot arms?
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Yes, I agree, the life expectancy of rose-joints is always going to be a lot less than rubber bushes. The ones I use are quite large (5/8 x 5/8) and rated at 16,000lbs loading so they can take some serious stick. In the grand scheme of things though, the cost of replacing them more often isn't that much when you consider the improvement they give and how much you spent on that engine!
Yes, the trailing arms (or rear tie rods as they are sometimes called) will fit straight on a bog standard car with NO other mods at the rear.
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Yes, the trailing arms (or rear tie rods as they are sometimes called) will fit straight on a bog standard car with NO other mods at the rear.
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Originally Posted by MEFmotorsport
Yes, I agree, the life expectancy of rose-joints is always going to be a lot less than rubber bushes. The ones I use are quite large (5/8 x 5/8) and rated at 16,000lbs loading so they can take some serious stick. In the grand scheme of things though, the cost of replacing them more often isn't that much when you consider the improvement they give and how much you spent on that engine!Martin
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Moonie,
Yes, I would recommend using a rubber boot on the rosejoint but also I think its a good idea to pack it with thick grease. I tried some rubber boots on some on my car once and as you say, they trapped water inside and actually caused corrosion, a liberal packing with grease might be the answer. You can get them from Rally Design.
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Yes, I would recommend using a rubber boot on the rosejoint but also I think its a good idea to pack it with thick grease. I tried some rubber boots on some on my car once and as you say, they trapped water inside and actually caused corrosion, a liberal packing with grease might be the answer. You can get them from Rally Design.
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Ok, think im going to fit rubber boots to rosejoints and pack them with grease, try to extend the lifetime of the joint a little longer.
Just had a look on the rally design website at the boots, they are only a couple of £ so worth a go.
Just had a look on the rally design website at the boots, they are only a couple of £ so worth a go.
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DRJones:
Yes thanks, it arrived on Tuesday and went in the Bank yesterday.
I'll let you know when the TCA's are being sent but it wilnot be 'tilll next week now as they are currently under construction.
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Yes thanks, it arrived on Tuesday and went in the Bank yesterday.
I'll let you know when the TCA's are being sent but it wilnot be 'tilll next week now as they are currently under construction.
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Can those who showed an interest but have now dropped out please let me know for certain so I cancel them from the above list. This is not a problem, I just need to know exactly where I stand with numbers!
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Originally Posted by MEFmotorsport
Can those who showed an interest but have now dropped out please let me know for certain so I cancel them from the above list. This is not a problem, I just need to know exactly where I stand with numbers!
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OK, yes, If you send me a deposit, say £10, I will keep a pair aside at this "Group buy" price until you are ready, can't say fairer than that!
This applies to any others from the original list too. I'd judt like to delete those who were just dreaming!
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This applies to any others from the original list too. I'd judt like to delete those who were just dreaming!
Cheers,
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I am quite happy for any else to join in the group buy, the production line is up and running....slowly!
I dont charge any extra % for those using paypal, I just ask for enough to cover what they deduct, that amounts to about 4%, in this case £6.
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I dont charge any extra % for those using paypal, I just ask for enough to cover what they deduct, that amounts to about 4%, in this case £6.
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he must be busy banging away,
aye , and when hes finished that,then hell get on with them their adj tca,s
aye , and when hes finished that,then hell get on with them their adj tca,s
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He'll be back online shortly, had to re-format his PC to get rid of a virus it thinks it picked up.
I do know he is just waiting on a couple of parts though
Most of the cutting of the TCA's has been done, all the rose joints are in stock etc, as soon as the missing parts come in he'll be on the case
I do know he is just waiting on a couple of parts though
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drjones,
ive just removed the bushes from the pivot arms,ready for their first anti rust coat
ive just removed the bushes from the pivot arms,ready for their first anti rust coat
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Originally Posted by akito-man
drjones,
ive just removed the bushes from the pivot arms,ready for their first anti rust coat
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ive just removed the bushes from the pivot arms,ready for their first anti rust coat
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Hi folks......Sorry for the absence from the thread, as Tony said my PC got infected with spyware which resulted in a re-format etc
Anyway, back up and running now so here's the current situation:
The first 5 pairs were initially sent out as they were in stock already. I started building up a second batch of 5, the group buy has gone well beyond that now so have ordered extra parts for a third batch.
There are 2 problems, firstly a bad batch of 7/8UNF half nuts, I am waiting for the engineering company to supply replacements as the thread is cock-eyed, ie. they dont screw on straight!
Secondly I am also waiting on the engineering company to supply the "Forks" (for the 3rd batch) which is the part that gets welded onto the new TCA with the 7/8UNF stub on it.
I am hoping to get the nuts this week and expecting to be sending out the second batch of TCA's. I am away over next weekend in Belgium for the Monteberg rallysprint so I won't be around from early Friday am 'till late on Monday 8th so unfortunately I wont be getting any more done till after that.
Sorry about the above delays but it's out of my control and partly due to the incoming payments being initially very slow so very difficult for me to predict the scale of the group buy in the first place and hence how much money to invest in the parts up front if you see what I mean.
This is not an excuse, just fact!
Thanks for being patient....
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Anyway, back up and running now so here's the current situation:
The first 5 pairs were initially sent out as they were in stock already. I started building up a second batch of 5, the group buy has gone well beyond that now so have ordered extra parts for a third batch.
There are 2 problems, firstly a bad batch of 7/8UNF half nuts, I am waiting for the engineering company to supply replacements as the thread is cock-eyed, ie. they dont screw on straight!
Secondly I am also waiting on the engineering company to supply the "Forks" (for the 3rd batch) which is the part that gets welded onto the new TCA with the 7/8UNF stub on it.
I am hoping to get the nuts this week and expecting to be sending out the second batch of TCA's. I am away over next weekend in Belgium for the Monteberg rallysprint so I won't be around from early Friday am 'till late on Monday 8th so unfortunately I wont be getting any more done till after that.
Sorry about the above delays but it's out of my control and partly due to the incoming payments being initially very slow so very difficult for me to predict the scale of the group buy in the first place and hence how much money to invest in the parts up front if you see what I mean.
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only joking, yeah that should be fine.am i in the next batch
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OK, going on the courier tomorow 6 pairs:
Akito-man
MJC
DRJones
Little_hoss
Steve90spec
Kirky
Sorry if some are disappointed, deliveries are based in order of arrival of payment and/or persistant pushyness!
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Akito-man
MJC
DRJones
Little_hoss
Steve90spec
Kirky
Sorry if some are disappointed, deliveries are based in order of arrival of payment and/or persistant pushyness!
Cheers,
Martin
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I still want mine, sorry I havent sent payment
Unfortunatly im having some problems at the mo so is it poss to give you a deposit and pay you end of the month or something?
Sorry for the hassle
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Unfortunatly im having some problems at the mo so is it poss to give you a deposit and pay you end of the month or something?
Sorry for the hassle
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"so the policeman said!" "wots your name pal?"
mate said "van halliwell!"
copper said sarkily" right vanalliwell wots your second name smart arse?"
mate "no your the smart arse,ma name is VAN as is in morrison,HALLIWELL!"
oh how we chuckled just like the policemans mate!
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