pauladiver Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Finally got round (prompted by a big stone chip!) to fitting a later type windscreen and pillars (ebay find) - lots of measuring, more measuring and re-measuring then drilling 4 new mounting holes (the later type pillars sit a little higher up on the scuttle. Followed by a little black silicon. Very pleased with the new look and loving the novelty of wing mirrors too! Before.... After... In the end glad I just cracked on with it! Was a little daunted at the prospect - ended up drilling out all 4 old pillar bolts - total seized up, but fortunately the builder had not used huge amounts sealant on the screen and fillet, Also had time to fit another ebay purchase....couldn't resist this retro look rocker cover for the 1700 Crossflow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulm3 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Nice, big difference de-chroming looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauladiver Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Nice, big difference de-chroming looks Thanks - yes, just needs a carbon exhaust now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 good work :-) nice mighty cross flow you have there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauladiver Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 good work :-) nice mighty cross flow you have there Thanks - yes, I'm loving the old Crossflow - plenty of power for me and makes a wonderful sound - the odd exhaust flame too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 savage ! a flame throwing cross flow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauladiver Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 On the subject of Carbon exhausts, has anyone got one of these - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KIT-CAR-PROJECT-CAR-CARBON-FIBRE-SPORTS-SILENCER-/161272530557?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item258c97867d It looks like about half the price of the Westfield version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.RAD Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Great work Paul, I see upgraditis is setting in! I bought the stainless version of that exhaust, it is good value but required quite a bit of modification to fit. It goes on the crossflow as a straight swap, but if I hadn't have been at Martins' garage (with him doing most of the hard work) it would have been an all-dayer to fit. But as you say, it is half the price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Pete Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Looks much nicer.in black - well done. Skcc members have been buying some of thos exhausts http://southernkitcars.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=5644 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellski Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Nice to see someone else on the slippery slope of Upgraditis I've recently fitted one to mine and so far very happy with it; caused some head scratching with regards to mounting but Julian at Aerodynamix very kindly gave me some brackets which he had spare, one of which was perfect and a quick search on the Bay for a suitable exhaust bobbin and jobs a gooden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauladiver Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Thanks fellas - think I can feel another purchase coming on..... Nice work Hellski - looks very neat. I assume it's the bracket at the rear end that needs a bit of work. I see you even had the micrometer out! Precision stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellski Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Yes but this is only due to the increase in size of can and position of hanging bracket attached to the exhaust. Initially I was a little concerned how much lower the bracket sits but once back on the ground my fears were abated and in fact because it hangs slightly lower than the exhaust and with the larger diameter of the can, hides it all very well. Hopefully the picture below will show this a bit clearer as well as the type of bobbin I've used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 One suggestion is to make and fit a right angle bracket so the bobbin is sat on by the weight of the silencer. The bobbins tend to shear when pulled down or sideways (as yours is) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellski Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Thanks Norman, I was conscious of this after searching on the forum prior to fitting mine but to be honest couldn't see a logical way of achieving this? The bobbin selected was chosen due to it's apparent stronger properties compared to mini/maxi ones that tend to be used, so time will tell. I will most definitely be checking out other installations at Stoneleigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Looks like the bobbin is a Renault item. A flat bar, bent at 90 Deg and drilled with two holes. Orientate like a backward "L" so the bobbin sits in the angle. Should be able to get the same height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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