Timing strut
- Thread starter grover
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I think most folk just knock one up out of a bit of aluminium! Never seen one screwed into the tow eye though - usual stuck on with some tape! I guess you could bet a couple of small u brackets and attach something like this
http://2009.tvrspeedchampionship.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=79:making-a-timing-strut&catid=42:getting-started&Itemid=62
to your tow eye. Of course the "eye" would need to be vertical when tight - I'm not sure you can be certain of that. Know anyone handy with a bit of simple metalwork?
Event sounds like fun [
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http://2009.tvrspeedchampionship.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=79:making-a-timing-strut&catid=42:getting-started&Itemid=62
to your tow eye. Of course the "eye" would need to be vertical when tight - I'm not sure you can be certain of that. Know anyone handy with a bit of simple metalwork?
Event sounds like fun [
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Hi David,
The neatest way of fixing a timing strut is to get a piece of ally folded as per the photo below
This hooks over the top of your number plate and can be attached to the face of the plate by velcro or double sided tape.
The beam-breaking surface should have a total area of not less than 254mm by 51mm and the bottom should be between 180mm and 200mm from the ground. Make a template out of cornflake box first to confirm the correct height. [] The strut needs to be painted matt black on both sides.
If you take my tip, it should be fabricated in very light gauge ally sheet, as if you do hit something, [] it'll be the strut that folds and not your car. []
The event regulations require the ignition switch to be clearly marked with the "Off" position for the benefit of marshalls, but this can simply be achieved with masking tape and a pen. [8|]
Regards,
Clive
The neatest way of fixing a timing strut is to get a piece of ally folded as per the photo below
This hooks over the top of your number plate and can be attached to the face of the plate by velcro or double sided tape.
The beam-breaking surface should have a total area of not less than 254mm by 51mm and the bottom should be between 180mm and 200mm from the ground. Make a template out of cornflake box first to confirm the correct height. [
] The strut needs to be painted matt black on both sides.If you take my tip, it should be fabricated in very light gauge ally sheet, as if you do hit something, [
] it'll be the strut that folds and not your car. []The event regulations require the ignition switch to be clearly marked with the "Off" position for the benefit of marshalls, but this can simply be achieved with masking tape and a pen. [8|]
Regards,
Clive
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