Upright 1 & 2 position

[baz-r]

i wish i had left thease until i was ready to put my suspension brackets on as mine needed 3mm of packing and only just clears the steering shaft

[andysredmini]

From what I worked out on inventor at work yesterday I reckon that the optimum place to put them would be offset in 2mm from br8/9.

But this is on the computer! Back in the real world I think we will wait to position them when the brackets and jigs are built.

Andy

[spud69]

Put them flush with the outer edge of TR1 and TR2 but just tack them for now. If you can then certainly place them as far out as you while lining up the upper wishbone brackets. You can also line up the steering column at the same time making sure you have some clearance for the column. When welding the extension to the column just make sure that it is not eccentric as this will move it towards the upright as you turn the column.

It's not too bad....>AndyH

[andysredmini]

I have just started a blog and have added a few pics of the inventor drawing.

http://bamaroadster.blogspot.com/201...lculation.html

[spud69]

I tried to get a copy of inventor a few months ago but the costs for a small business is far too much to justify. It does look rather good though Andy. Yes about 2mm in from the bottom rails is about correct. The edge at top rail will protrude slightly but its no problem to grind flush and weld.

AndyH

[andysredmini]

We have only just started using it at work so i'm still learning it at the moment.
I know what you mean about the price of it, it cost approximately £7000 for the software, plus a subscription to autodesk support. then £6000 for a new computer. And finally the cost of 5 days training.
Certainly not cheep.

[baz-r]

Originally Posted by spud69

Put them flush with the outer edge of TR1 and TR2 but just tack them for now. If you can then certainly place them as far out as you while lining up the upper wishbone brackets. You can also line up the steering column at the same time making sure you have some clearance for the column. When welding the extension to the column just make sure that it is not eccentric as this will move it towards the upright as you turn the column.

It's not too bad....>AndyH

note its the top outer back corner that needs to be flush and grind off the bit that sticks out after welding (even more tricky if you use 2mm wall tube with a larger radius corner)
i lined mine up flush at the top outer front corner and i have had to put packing in

[CTWV50]

So glad I waited till I had my wishbones, brackets and an accurate jig before I put in U1 and U2, made things so much easier and the bracket sits snug against them. Piece of mind really.