BugMan Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Soon on my to-do list is mounting the front mudguards on my Sport 250, and was thinking of using the Big Head fasteners but ideally wanted the "nut" version. Anybody got any suggestions for a supplier? Thought M5 nuts would be a safer option than the standard M5 bolt's in protecting the tiers and maybe a bit less bending required, but any suggestions welcome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Car Electronics Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I used the standard M5 Bighead studs (16mm I think) with foam tape and Nylocs - they've been fine for several years and trackdays. I think I just drilled at 5.5 or 6mm to get the clearance for an easy fit without bending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugMan Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 5 minutes ago, Kit Car Electronics said: I used the standard M5 Bighead studs (16mm I think) with foam tape and Nylocs - they've been fine for several years and trackdays. I think I just drilled at 5.5 or 6mm to get the clearance for an easy fit without bending Thanks bud, I'll go with that then was just checking was not doing something stupid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter (Monty) Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Got mine from here: https://www.ecfibreglasssupplies.co.uk/product/m6-hexagon-nut-stainless-steel-sighted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulianE Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Aerodynamix used to keep the studs too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin (Mr T) Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 5 hours ago, Kit Car Electronics said: I used the standard M5 Bighead studs (16mm I think) with foam tape and Nylocs - they've been fine for several years and trackdays. I think I just drilled at 5.5 or 6mm to get the clearance for an easy fit without bending "foam tape"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin (Mr T) Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Not looking to steal this thread, but having picked up some new cycle wings at Stoneleigh, I have this job to do as well Any recommendations for suppliers of said M5 x 16 big head, male thread fasteners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrustyjust Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Kevin, I just used car builder solutions M5 fixings. Bolted to the frames, then a blob of polyurethane adhesive. Let it set for a few hours, then reach under and flatten the blobs sticking through the fixing. When set, then remove the wing, turn upside down and fibreglass in place. Remember to mask the threads. I used squares of mat about 2 1/2 inches square and about 2 or 3 layers. Allow to set and off you go. Remember the most important bit and that it to heavily key the underside of the wing before and attempt to glue and glass and it will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin (Mr T) Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 4 minutes ago, Thrustyjust said: Kevin, I just used car builder solutions M5 fixings. Bolted to the frames, then a blob of polyurethane adhesive. Let it set for a few hours, then reach under and flatten the blobs sticking through the fixing. When set, then remove the wing, turn upside down and fibreglass in place. Remember to mask the threads. I used squares of mat about 2 1/2 inches square and about 2 or 3 layers. Allow to set and off you go. Remember the most important bit and that it to heavily key the underside of the wing before and attempt to glue and glass and it will be fine. Thanks Justin. I saw them on the CBS website, but hate paying their ludicrous postal charges! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrustyjust Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Kevin (Mr T) - Essex AO said: Thanks Justin. I saw them on the CBS website, but hate paying their ludicrous postal charges! Dont forget its post free from the show and 10 % off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darve Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Kevin (Mr T) - Essex AO said: Thanks Justin. I saw them on the CBS website, but hate paying their ludicrous postal charges! ring up if a small order and getting envelope postal prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin (Mr T) Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Just now, Thrustyjust said: Dont forget its post free from the show and 10 % off Missed that boat then! That's the problem with last minute purchases, never consider what else might be required! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin (Mr T) Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 1 minute ago, darve said: ring up if a small order and getting envelope postal prices Good shout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olliebeak Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Got my big head fasteners from East Coast Fibreglass, fixed with their two part adhesive and reinforced with grp matting. No Probs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinten Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Kevin (Mr T) - Essex AO said: Missed that boat then! No you haven't, it's for the next 7 days... the code is 'showsave' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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