A different Coil-Over solution !

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Re: A different Coil-Over solution !

Postby axshack » Sun Feb 28, 2016 12:44 pm

I will search that thread out Hans
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Re: A different Coil-Over solution !

Postby Hans Efde » Sun Feb 28, 2016 6:42 pm

axshack wrote:I will search that thread out Hans


This is the thread:
http://midasownersclub.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=1083&p=5771&hilit=brake+servo#p5771
Somehow the pics don't show. These can be found starting here:
http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i444/midasracer/Midas%20forum%20matters/brake1.jpg
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Re: A different Coil-Over solution !

Postby axshack » Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:49 pm

Sub-frame with new suspension parts all painted up and ready for the engine to be installed.
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A different Coil-Over solution !

Postby manifold » Sun Feb 28, 2016 11:28 pm

32mm squared I see to remember is the correct diameter cable on a 6/7 metre length of cable to get the battery to the boot. This is basically equivalent to car body earth so no voltage drop. I tried lighter cable but that's the one that's kind to the starter. Balance bar...basically a KAD off the shelf item with a square plate with hole in middle to close off the servo mounting. Works a treat. Locked off for road legal use although it can be made cable adjustable for brake bias..


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Re: A different Coil-Over solution !

Postby axshack » Mon Mar 07, 2016 8:25 pm

thanks for this info. I have decided against moving the battery after all, and as for the servo, well I have a newer one that came with the subframe, so I will probably fit it as I think the top of the suspension mounting will just squeeze in (keeping everything crossed) !!
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Re: A different Coil-Over solution !

Postby DavidL » Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:29 pm

With the bracket for the lower end of the damper being above the top swivel, was there much of a problem getting clearance between it and the wheel rim?
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Re: A different Coil-Over solution !

Postby axshack » Wed Mar 09, 2016 10:59 am

very good question DavidL, and it worried me for a while as I had not, as yet, fitted the wheels!! but just did so and there is at least 12mm clearance between the bottom of the damper mounting and the wheel rim - phew !! :)

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Re: A different Coil-Over solution !

Postby axshack » Sat Mar 19, 2016 6:42 pm

Today, we managed to get the engine onto the subframe and both back in the car...bit of a faff, but we did it.

As I expected the battery box just fouls the top of the new suspension turret on the offside, but on the other side the expansion tank just clears it....magic - but more by luck than judgement if I am honest!

Next weekend will be start up and road test if all goes well !!


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Re: A different Coil-Over solution !

Postby l_jonez » Sat Mar 19, 2016 9:28 pm

Just a quick side point,
those facet pumps are designed to push the fuel rather that pull. They should be mounted as close the the tank as possible to avoid vapor lock etc.
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Re: A different Coil-Over solution !

Postby axshack » Sat Mar 19, 2016 10:22 pm

not entirely true I'm afraid. To quote Demon Tweeks: The Interrupter fuel pumps can be fitted anywhere in the fuel line
I particularly asked if I could fit them as a long pull, short push and providing it is fitted with the Malpassi pressure regulator, it should be no problem !!
Of course, the proof will be when I finally get fuel up the line !! so watch this space ! :)
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