JoKer Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 1 hour ago, d.p.n.s said: instead of cables yeah, car already kinda has the setup just never operational (bit like the Nut behind the Wheel just unsure of how effective the hyrdo system is in it etc (willwoods may require upgrade or bias valve too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furai Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Moar questions Couldnt find anything about the angle of a mount, just the rules saying the mounts have to be able to withstand all forces exerted etc. Because the Mazda box tilts the motor 11deg the right side mount will come from a higher point than the left side. Basically left side is parallel with ground and right side is pointing down to the motor. As long as they are strong enough this is no issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transom Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Um what thickness is the steel on those mount plates on the chassis? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 1.5mm, no worries mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furai Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 3mm Steel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transom Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Was it just me that thought 6mm was the go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furai Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 4 minutes ago, Transom said: Was it just me that thought 6mm was the go? I couldnt find anything in here, https://www.lvvta.org.nz/documents/standards/LVVTA_STD_Engine_&_Drive-train_Conversions.pdf Maybe its in the Hobby car manual thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 16 minutes ago, Furai said: Moar questions Couldnt find anything about the angle of a mount, just the rules saying the mounts have to be able to withstand all forces exerted etc. Because the Mazda box tilts the motor 11deg the right side mount will come from a higher point than the left side. Basically left side is parallel with ground and right side is pointing down to the motor. As long as they are strong enough this is no issue? The angle part is ok Are you using round tube for the mounts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furai Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Yes, they supply gussets to weld on for support on the plate side 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transom Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 3 minutes ago, cletus said: The angle part is ok Are you using round tube for the mounts? So is there a minimum for steel thickness on mount plates /brackets/tubes/ ??? I thought it was 6mm from the fastening or attachments chapter of Lvv manual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 There is not a set minimum thickness. The design of a mount or crossmember is more important than the thickness of the material 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transom Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, cletus said: There is not a set minimum thickness. The design of a mount or crossmember is more important than the thickness of the material Cheers ... I went overkill spec then but that's all good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 What's the deal with certifying vehicles subject to a CoF? We've just finished a turbo conversion on a Nissan Civilian campervan and our SM gave Neal Miller a call who said he doesn't actually know the deal with certs for vehicles like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Is it a heavy vehicle? If not then it looks like it works the same as for a WOF https://www.lvvta.org.nz/documents/suplementary_information/LVVTA_LVV_Cert_Threshold.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Yeah that's what I thought too, but apparently not? I'm sure we've sent plenty of CoF spec vehicles for cert for seatbelt mounts or similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 If its over 3.5t then it cant be done by a LVV certifier- needs a heavy vehicle certifier to do it. Different system and set of rules of which I know nothing about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 LT400 is the thing apparently. Whatever that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 33 minutes ago, Firetruck said: LT400 is the thing apparently. Whatever that is. That's a heavy vehicle form. https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/entry-certification/reference-materials/sample-heavy-vehicle-specialist-certificate-lt400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Cool, I don't do the heavy vehicles. I just watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.p.n.s Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 ok so i have asked around and looked threw the hobby car manual and i cant find a thinness of the material needed for making brackets for mounting rear calipers (in a drum to disc conversion ) can anyone tell me if there is a minimum thickness ? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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