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Post by bainbridge on Jan 25, 2006 18:55:31 GMT
why not try removing the current mounts from the gearbox tops and machining some parts to mount onto the chassis? it would be alot cheaper than machining a gearbox top! quite simple as well. Yeh the chassis might take a bit more pressure in some parts but if the parts are mounted in the correct position and with the correct screws/glue it could work a treat. You could even brace between both sides, making the chassis stiffer, not that it needs to be. Something for you lot to think about.
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Post by Cooper on Jan 25, 2006 23:13:58 GMT
You've gor a point there! first problem I can think of is screwing the part to the chassis without the 'mount' piece. (the one that cover the diff)
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Post by Northy on Jan 25, 2006 23:57:28 GMT
Good idea, alignment would be a challenge, but maybe worth it?  |
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Post by Cooper on Jan 26, 2006 0:23:28 GMT
Good idea, alignment would be a challenge, but maybe worth it? if it is machined correct and screwed to the chassis with the 2 screws needed now, there would be no problem. I think we need to know where to split the gbtop .... we've got plenty to experiment on ;D tomorrow I'll screw my gb top to one of my spare chassis and take a look |
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Post by Cooper on Jan 26, 2006 12:01:27 GMT
new ideas !!! yellow = not needed, I'm still wondering what the point is of that piece.... red = fill up points bearing will sit higher so the lug wille be stronger and the hole for the bearing won't be in the stress area. this is my idea when milling, next pictures is my idea of where to cut the gbtop. It wil will need some extra 'paint' stuff but it's a start, tell me what you think please   |
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Post by gavgrafix on Jan 26, 2006 16:33:40 GMT
Hi all Haven't had any problems with the front gearbox in testing yet. But I'm listening, and it sounds like more strength is desired. I generally find that problems are easy to solve, if the EXACT problem can be identified. If any of you have a broken front gearbox top available, please send me all of the bits that you have, then I will design and make an improved or upgrade part. TTech Racing will be moving to its own larger premises over the next 2 weeks. The new address is TTech Racing Whitewall Centre Whitewall Road Strood Rochester Kent ME2 4DZ Thanks for your input everyone. I hope that you can send me those bits soon. Best regards Richard Weatherley |
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Post by Northy on Jan 26, 2006 16:39:22 GMT
How many do you want? ;D
I'll have a look tonight Richard, sure I've got some.
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Post by gavgrafix on Jan 26, 2006 17:16:38 GMT
Whatever you've got will be helpful. Richard would like to look at the stress fracture points.
Thanks Northy.
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Post by Cooper on Jan 26, 2006 17:21:32 GMT
;D LOL I am playing with play-doh here will post pictures soon, almost finished, needs to dry and needs some cutting, it looks alot like the picture from above I also have some gb tops --->  it's a unique piece made by an art expert ;D Richard, the yellow part in one of my previous drawings, what's the purpose of it ? |
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Post by gavgrafix on Jan 26, 2006 17:39:40 GMT
If you know of the 'Turner Prize' here in Britain. . Your contemporary art has got to be a strong contender for next years prize.
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Post by Cooper on Jan 26, 2006 17:53:04 GMT
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Post by Cooper on Jan 26, 2006 17:53:48 GMT
note: the ring is the steering bearing  |
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Post by Northy on Jan 26, 2006 18:00:43 GMT
It's a bit big though Coop!  |
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Post by Cooper on Jan 26, 2006 18:06:57 GMT
It's a bit big though Coop! I know It's for if we made it out of aluminium at low cost ! if ttech wants to mold it you can make it much better |
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Post by Cooper on Jan 26, 2006 19:09:27 GMT
at special request I'm trimming ;D ....
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