Hazzer Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 *smile*Rightly ho - second of my topic starts for the day, - I expect this thread to get hijacked and twisted about - However! As a serious question to start with - What would people like for their cars that is not currently in the market? Secondly what parts/systems are currently out there which people feel could be improved upon for quality/performance/weight/price? For a couple of examples: (1) Lightweight rear hubs Aerosection wishbones Advanced engine mapping, all engine varients - including, detonation checking and launch control. Examples (2) Brake master cylinders Rear brake drums etc K Series Dry Sump Kits Comments appreciated! Haz Edited by - Hazzer on 11 Jul 2005 13:48:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 billet ally front uprights hand brake caliper that works alongside AP calipers 2" wider rear wings Aerodynamic front nose / wings , like a Mallock full tonneau and boot cover in plastic . small headlights , lke the ones on a National Express coach cockpit adjustable arbs ally brake disc carriers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Self-bleeding brakes. Or just brakes that work ;o) More seriously, I'd like a more practical version of the R400 ali half-tonneau - with some kind of hinge/hatch arrangement to allow you to get your shopping in! A change in the regs to allow a hydraulic handbrake would be nice too... Project Scope-Creep is live... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bees Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Someone was telling at the weekend about a roadcar you can now buy which has fly-by-wire brakes (might have been a Merc) - I can't understand how that's acceptable on safety grounds but a hydraulic handbrake isn't. My #1 request would be a decent lightweight 2 or 4-pot rear brake caliper with working handbrake and all at a sensible price. #2 and #3 would be a free, reliable, carbon-fibre DD tube and propshaft... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Mmm - well there are a much larger number of cars with FBW throttles... ...and that makes a mockery of double return springs in my book... Project Scope-Creep is live... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrigsby Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Mike it's the current generation E Class that has an option for the fly by wire brakes although I believe there is still a back-up hydralic only system. Either way I think Merc have abandoned it as they've had loads of problems with the system! I think it still has a cable handbrake though ☹️ even if it is now an electric button in the cockpit rather than a lever Rob G www.SpeedySeven.com Edited by - rgrigsby on 11 Jul 2005 15:16:17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Wong1697456877 Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 1. solution to trackday noise problem 2. decent rustproofing on the chassis. some form of proper fixation of the floor - it should be bolted on, not riveted, or at least part bolted - I accept 50 M5 bolts do weigh a fair bit. more protection at the tunnel from the prop shaft Edited by - Alex Wong on 11 Jul 2005 15:30:23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Headlights that are quicker to take on and off...and an oil pressure sender that works for more than a few months MikeW Mega Grad Race No 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Rust preventing expanding foam to squirt down chassis tubes, doubles up as a way of strenthening the frame making the tube like a bone. I had seen this on a TV program a long time ago, a trapeze artist had the bar he hung onto made thinner and tested with and without the foam filling, results were great. X/FLOW 1700 DD 1990 ROAD USE ONLY..SO FAR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeK Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Something to help with cooling/air flow around the engine bay and transmission tunnel to reduce footwell temperatures. A bash plate. MikeK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted July 12, 2005 Area Representative Share Posted July 12, 2005 Better headlights: even the SVC ones are not up to modern tin-top standards and/or mounting for some additional spotlights. Better thought out rear lighting (visual appearance and resistance to water ingress) - I saw the way the Swiss do it (and some Brits too) and I am now a bit of a convert to induvidual circular rear lights - there was discussion here just over a year ago. Agree with Alex about fundamental coating for chassis and components such as front wishbones - much more easily done at source than subsequently. Edited by - Golf Juliet Tango on 12 Jul 2005 23:14:00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted July 12, 2005 Support Team Share Posted July 12, 2005 Chassis are now zinc phosphate primed prior to powder coating - this helps prevent rust from "creeping" under the powder coat. You'll never stop the powder coat from chipping but at least now a single chip doesn't cause the powder coat to flake off in great chunks. Some people use helicoptor leading edge tape (super-duper armourfend!) on chassis rails or wishbones that are likley to get chipped Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrigsby Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 GJT the SVC LED rear lights work really well and don't suffer from a water problems. Rob G www.SpeedySeven.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted July 12, 2005 Area Representative Share Posted July 12, 2005 Rob, thanks for the recommendation My wings are both showing their age (just like me really!) and within the next six months will be replaced. I have printed out some of the SVC list and will talk to Ratrace too before getting on with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzer Posted July 14, 2005 Author Share Posted July 14, 2005 Morning (very) all, Cheers for all the replies, interesting to see what is not out there at the moment/give me ideas for what to do on my wee beastie! Dave J - thanks for the ideas, I had those on the design list already for my x/flow - the uprights and hub carriers - what car do you have? I guess they are different on later cars/de-dion varients? Adjustable ARB`s - Mmmmm Need to give that one some design thought. I guess from your comments that there is NO handbrake with AP stoppers?? I was looking at an updated/unique caliper design but hadn`t got very far down the design research road yet..... Need to understand what fits what first. Myles - can`t do much about the regs - sorry 😬 Looking at the hugely heavy Girling (and bl**dy expensive!) BMS it looks like lots of scope for a redesign there to improve on it Surely there must be other bits on the car that people think could be updated? I agree with all the comments about the chassis needing to be better protected at source. Powder coating is a solution. Cheap and Cheerful! Oh - and BTTT as well !! Haz Edited by - Hazzer on 14 Jul 2005 07:51:04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 A small pocket in the gear box tunnel to rest your clutch foot on long journeys. X/FLOW 1700 DD 1990 ROAD USE ONLY..SO FAR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 A lowered section of the floor for your heals, a lot easier to fit than a complete lowered floor pan. X/FLOW 1700 DD 1990 ROAD USE ONLY..SO FAR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzer Posted August 5, 2005 Author Share Posted August 5, 2005 All, Thanks for your replies on this topic, I am collating ideas for what is currently lacking in 7 world in anticipation of launching a new business. Any further ideas - please feel free to post here or contact me offline! Cheers Haz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted August 5, 2005 Area Representative Share Posted August 5, 2005 Wing mirrors: the Caterham soultion is adequate but surely things could be better - I think this would be a commonly held view. On the Swiss trip I saw several done like this although I thinks this example is from the US: here One advantage is that the mirror is further out from the body. A second is that it is slightly further forward. Another is that it will be rigid. Disadvantage is that it will interfere with the side screens opening- but all the improved solutions appear to. I suspect that there is a really brilliant solution out there somewhere. I'm trying to think of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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