New Wing Mount
06-22-2012, 04:59 AM
#1
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New Wing Mount
After three years tripping over it around the house in Dubai, then dragging it home to Australia I finally got my rear wing mounted!
A couple of challenges with this install was the narrow mounts of the wing which was made for the TVR Sagaris race cars plus my rear floor is cut out for my gearbox pumps and cooler, with an access panel that I need to be able to open, so no easy mounting and brace points. With the fuel cell and other bits and pieces already in there, I wanted a true bolt in bolt out mounting solution that was still very rigid.
I ended up using Fulcrum Aero uprights that slide onto posts and secure with pins. I had a rear frame made up that bolts into the rear of the car, braced forward over the fuel cell to the harness bar. The frame and posts were made from the thickest 1 inch box section I could get and I filled the posts with race foam as well for a bit less flex. With the forward bracing it has turned out to be really rigid so I'm pleased with the result.
Some pics of the result plus a couple of other interior shots for interest. All the car needs now is some colour on the new white base and it will be ready to start it's new racing life in Oz.
A couple of challenges with this install was the narrow mounts of the wing which was made for the TVR Sagaris race cars plus my rear floor is cut out for my gearbox pumps and cooler, with an access panel that I need to be able to open, so no easy mounting and brace points. With the fuel cell and other bits and pieces already in there, I wanted a true bolt in bolt out mounting solution that was still very rigid.
I ended up using Fulcrum Aero uprights that slide onto posts and secure with pins. I had a rear frame made up that bolts into the rear of the car, braced forward over the fuel cell to the harness bar. The frame and posts were made from the thickest 1 inch box section I could get and I filled the posts with race foam as well for a bit less flex. With the forward bracing it has turned out to be really rigid so I'm pleased with the result.
Some pics of the result plus a couple of other interior shots for interest. All the car needs now is some colour on the new white base and it will be ready to start it's new racing life in Oz.
06-22-2012, 05:08 AM
#2
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Awesome car
06-22-2012, 07:57 AM
#4
Three Wheelin'
Looks awesome!
Now you just need to get it on the track!
How's that going by the way. Next PCQ sprint is on the 30th at Lakeside if you are interested.
Now you just need to get it on the track!
How's that going by the way. Next PCQ sprint is on the 30th at Lakeside if you are interested.
06-22-2012, 09:12 AM
#7
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Looks great Steve. Might have to plagarise some of those ideas myself if you don't mind. Car is looking really nice. I even like the basic white colour. Gives it a Cup Car appearance. Can't wait to see some new video soon.
Be interesting to see how the wing affects balance and handling too??
Be interesting to see how the wing affects balance and handling too??
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06-22-2012, 01:08 PM
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You should post this in the Turbo section too.
06-22-2012, 05:55 PM
#11
Drifting
definitely a pro set-up. I was thinking, "how'd he notch the glass"? And then the idiot light went on and I realized that the rear window was lexan. This is what happens in the morning before I get my second cup of coffee. Outstanding installation.
