Elan plus 2 wishbone and brake cover
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Hi
I have a question about the rear covers for the wishbones and the brakes. Ar? there really necesary? Has someone made an upgrade? Has the Baby Elan the same system?
Regards
I have a question about the rear covers for the wishbones and the brakes. Ar? there really necesary? Has someone made an upgrade? Has the Baby Elan the same system?
Regards
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One side on, one side off.............now what?
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Dieschelan wrote:Hi
I have a question about the rear covers for the wishbones and the brakes. Ar? there really necesary? Has someone made an upgrade? Has the Baby Elan the same system?
Regards
Are they really necessary? Most Plus 2's do not have them now, "Baby" elans never had them...
Phil Harrison
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The wishbone cover is also not neccesary?I think the brake cover is not necessary but the wishbone cover? What is the function of the wishbone cover? Protect the suspension or is it an aerodynamic part of the car?
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I think I will go for the added unsprung lightness. Even though it will upset the car's balance, by shifting weight to the front. Can probably counter that by eating more deserts.
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1964 Elva Mk4T Coupe (awaiting restoration)
1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero, 302,AOD,9",rack and pinion,disc,etc,etc,etc
1954 Nash Healey LeMans Coupe
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1964 Sabra GT
1964 Elva Mk4T Coupe (awaiting restoration)
1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero, 302,AOD,9",rack and pinion,disc,etc,etc,etc
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Dieschelan wrote:The wishbone cover is also not neccesary?I think the brake cover is not necessary but the wishbone cover? What is the function of the wishbone cover? Protect the suspension or is it an aerodynamic part of the car?
I was saying the wishbone covers are unnecessary, not the brake covers.
Possibly intended as an aerodynamic aid? But irritating when they get stones on top & rattle....
Phil Harrison
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Thats why you fit two as a sandwich one on top, the other underneath..
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16 gauge aluminium makes it so aerodynamic it flows through the air...
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Hi,
I've got these fitted but I'm fairly sure the wishbone panels are causing a rattle so intend to remove them but leave the brake shields in place.
I always wondered if these dirt shields were a (failed) attempt to increase the life of the inner wheel bearing?
Dougal.
I've got these fitted but I'm fairly sure the wishbone panels are causing a rattle so intend to remove them but leave the brake shields in place.
I always wondered if these dirt shields were a (failed) attempt to increase the life of the inner wheel bearing?
Dougal.
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