paul jacobs Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 I know Caterham sell 'Race' front wing stays, which I assume allow the front wing to sit much closer to the tyre, but has anyone had a go at modifying the existing stay, which put the wing up in the air? I know the angle of the two arms will make things a little difficult, but surely it must be possible to cut and shut somehow? Has anybody had a go at it, and how did you get on.I am fed up with seeing my wings hovering over the tyres with 2" -3" air in between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip L Anderson Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 I took some measurements to determined how much I wanted to lower the wing. I used masking tape to mark the cut in the straight part of both the top and bottom stays. I also put tick marks on either side of the cut to insure proper realignment. I used a pipe / tubing cutter to insure a square cut. I ground some of the threads off a 3/4 inch bolt until it was a snug fit inside the wing stay. The bolt was just long enough to insure proper alignment. I tack welded the cut, and test fitted the stay. Once satisfied I welded the stay back together. I ground down the weld until the splice was no longer visible. I used a propane torch to burn off all the powder coating. I painted the stay semi gloss black. I have used this technique a coupe of times and the modification is invisible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 One thing to remember is that shortening them may alter where the holes need to be in the cycle wings if they are drilled rather than stuck on.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul jacobs Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 Good stuff, thanks Philip, it's nice to know it can be done relatively easily and worth a go. If the worst happens and the stay is impossible to modify because I make a mess of it, I can always spend £130 on a pair of 'race' wing stays.Ian, good point, and yes I do have my wings bolted on, and as they are new, I don't want to have to make new holes if possible.Has anyone else had a go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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