long cycle wings

[Not Anumber]

Does anyone still make the longer, fixed front wings similar to the ones on the early 7's ? They seem to have been largely dropped in recent years in favour of the now more usual cycle wings but IMHO add a bit of classic styling.

[shh120m]

just found these on ebay, clamshells are what your after...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clam-shell-wings-Kitcar-Kit-Car-westfield-caterham-/270917584844?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f13f247cc

[vmax1974]

I cant say I have seen them on anything but the caterham's so I dont think anyone else does them could see if there is any going on ebay and try and make them fit

[vmax1974]

Ok how stupid do I feel now lol

[MarkB]

Clamshell wings are sails that work like anchors :D

[MarkB]

Caterham clams will need to be made a lot wider as Caterhams are "proper sized cars" for "normal sized people"......:p

[twinturbo]

Clamshells largely disappeared after the littigation between Caterham and Westfield.

Can't say I am a fan.

TT

[mark]

Caterham clams will need to be made a lot wider as Caterhams are "proper sized cars" for "normal sized people"......:p

Normal sized people from victorian times!

I cant get my foot in a caterham!

[minicountryman1961]

Clamshells produce a lot of drag and lift at speed.

I borrowed a pair to try to fit to my chassis. The thing is, if they don't fit they are real hard to adjust. They bolt to the sides of the chassis, so if your track is too wide about all you could do is fit big spacers between them and the chassis. Or try to modify the glass, but that would be a challenge.

[MarkB]

Normal sized people from victorian times!

I cant get my foot in a caterham!

You are missing out on the best 7 out there then.......:p

[Cyberbeej]

My Mate used to have them on his early Robin Hood, Maybe try there?

[Not Anumber]

Did he get rid of the Robin Hood or remove the clamshells ?

[Cyberbeej]

It was up for sale, i'm not sure if he has sold it yet.

[Cyberbeej]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clam-shell-wings-Kitcar-Kit-Car-westfield-caterham-/270923315648?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f1449b9c0#ht_500wt_1202

Might be of use?