Geoff101 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Light brackets for the narrow are not easy to come by. The mounting points have changed so the current ones don't fit. i ended up making my own (well my mate did the hard bit). Here is my thread on the subject. Ignore the first effort and look at the end: http://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic/92549-narrow-headlamp-brackets/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Flash Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Hey Geoff, oh.. that's a shame, I'm hoping someone on this forum will have some lying around somewhere.. Looking through the forum I came across an old post in the 'parts section', someone was selling the light brackets and cycle stays..they would have been perfect.. Thanks for the link, very interesting read and your mate has done a great job making those light brackets Do you have anymore pics of your Westie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff101 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 We tacked them up on the car as the angles are quite complicated to get right from a pattern. The most recent picture I have is this one (a blantant rip of Nathan's mag cover). Has wind deflectors now but otherwise much the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff101 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I also did a bit of a write up of my experiences in changing from swept to cycle wings on this thread. http://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic/99150-wing-style-switch/ Might help. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Flash Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Fairdoos..that looks the business Geoff A nice touch using the side decals. Did you notice a difference in downforce after removing the swept arches?? That's one of the main reasons for wanting cycle wings as we'll be using the 'Westie' on and off the track Thanks for the link, very informative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff101 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Did you notice a difference in downforce after removing the swept arches No - can't say as I'd noticed a problem before. There is a useful weight saving in getting rid of the swept wings (see linked thread) but I really did it as I prefer the more modern look of cycle wings. As suggested on there, cycle wings increase unsprung weight unless you take steps to counter it with other savings but I don't know if you'd ever notice the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I really did it as I prefer the more modern look of cycle wings. Interesting comment. All early cars had cycle wings then the flared in wing came in. So, I would say the cycle wing was the old fashioned look and the swept wing more modern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff101 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 OK then - off you go and find me a new one for sale with flared wings then. You can check caterham's models as well if you like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Flash Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 No - can't say as I'd noticed a problem before. There is a useful weight saving in getting rid of the swept wings (see linked thread) but I really did it as I prefer the more modern look of cycle wings. Yes I agree with you there Geoff knocks the years off, 10 years younger Interesting read, especially with us wanting it for track use - less weight the better What's the chances we'll 'lift off' with swept wings on a race track... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Geoff, by early I meant the 1920's. The early MG's all had cycle wings then the got swept wings. The first Lotus 7 had cycle wings then the swept wing was introduced to get it into the USA (it was called the America wing at the time). Your looking over 15 years, I'm looking over a much longer period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff101 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Not really - I'm looking at the correct meaning of the word 'modern' which is 'of the current time' not 'most recently designed'. Not sure that's helping the original question though other than a free bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Flash Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Would anyone have any used cortina stays and light brackets for a narrow body they'd like to sell?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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