[DeTomaso] Spares
Kirby Schrader
kirby.schrader at gmail.com
Fri Dec 2 06:46:29 EST 2011
Thomas,
Thanks for the info! I'm going to put those on my Christmas list.
Kirby
On Dec 2, 2011, at 12:53 AM, Thomas Tornblom wrote:
> 2011-12-01 19:45, Kirby Schrader skrev:
>> That's not filth! That's proof that you DRIVE IT!
>> :-)
>>
>> How much do you reckon it has shortened the length of the 'active'
>> part of the shaft?
>
> I just checked, and it appears that the "active" length is about the same as with the stock shafts.
>
> I measured the distance from the flange on the ZF to the estimated pivot point in the CV-joint and got it to about 40 mm. I got it to about 45 mm in the wheel end, those adapters are thicker.
>
> The flange to pivot point of the stock shafts are about 42 mm in either ends, so it turns out the shafts are almost identical in active length.
>
> Cheers,
> Thomas
>
>>
>> In other words, did the length between the pivot points get any shorter?
>>
>> Just wondering,
>> Kirby
>>
>> On Thu, Dec 1, 2011 at 11:26, Thomas Tornblom<thomas at hax.se> wrote:
>>> Here's a few photos of my setup (pardon the filth):
>>>
>>> http://www.hax.se/_MG_0903.jpg
>>> http://www.hax.se/_MG_0911.jpg
>>> http://www.hax.se/_MG_0912.jpg
>>>
>>> As you can see I have not pulled the rubber boot out all the way. This
>>> is the way the CV boots looked on the audi quattro, and also on the
>>> Koenigsegg, so I guess that is the proper way to mount them.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Thomas
>>>
>>>
>>> 2011-12-01 17:58, boyd casey skrev:
>>>> Tom,
>>>> The CV boots you used look great. I hate having the CV boot straps and
>>>> this set up does away with them! I will definitly try to switch to them
>>>> when I replace my CV boots. Thanks for the info.
>>>> Boyd
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Dec 1, 2011 at 2:49 AM, Thomas Tornblom<thomas at hax.se
>>>> <mailto:thomas at hax.se>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I bought their CV-joint shafts and adapters and replaced my old U-joint
>>>> shafts last winter.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.sacoperformance.com/proddetail.php?prod=PAN-129&cat=51
>>>> <http://www.sacoperformance.com/proddetail.php?prod=PAN-129&cat=51>
>>>>
>>>> I already had the joints and boots, as I had planned to have shafts made
>>>> locally and started collecting parts years ago.
>>>>
>>>> I did not use the same type of boots they use, instead I went with
>>>> these:
>>>>
>>>> https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=5549
>>>>
>>>> I also bought AN bolts from Aircraft Spruce, which are available in
>>>> suitable lengths, to avoid having threads in the CV-joints or the hub
>>>> adapters. Some of them can be had drilled for safety wire, although I
>>>> drilled most of the bolts myself.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/ha/bolts.html
>>>>
>>>> I love these shafts, much less risk of a broken joint resulting in major
>>>> damage, no vibration, and no need to re-grease after assembly.
>>>>
>>>> Thomas
>>>>
>>>> 2011-11-30 19:28, michael at michaelshortt.com
>>>> <mailto:michael at michaelshortt.com> skrev:
>>>> > Sounds like a prudent mod, is it documented anywhere with
>>>> procedure and
>>>> > part numbers, what's the cost?
>>>> >
>>>> > Michael
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 1:19 PM, boyd casey<boyd411 at gmail.com
>>>> <mailto:boyd411 at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> >> The U-joint failures and wheel losses from axle breaks were two
>>>> of the
>>>> >> reasons I upgraded to the SACO rear riser that has modern
>>>> modular bearings
>>>> >> and replaced the half shafts with cv joints from a Porsche 930
>>>> Turbo.A
>>>> >> spinning half shaft with a broken u joint is like a giant Nunchaku
>>>> >> (Nunchuk) that can and will tear your car up like a Gorilla on
>>>> steroids!
>>>> >> Boyd
>>>> >>
>>>> >> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 10:23 AM, michael at michaelshortt.com
>>>> <mailto:michael at michaelshortt.com><
>>>> >> michaelsavga at gmail.com<mailto:michaelsavga at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>>> >>
>>>> >>> Once a Boy Scout, always a Boy Scout!
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 10:06 AM, Dave
>>>> McManus<dave at damardirect.com<mailto:dave at damardirect.com>>
>>>> >>> wrote:
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>>> Michael,
>>>> >>>> You forgot your tent, sleeping bag, and snake repellant! Oh, I
>>>> almost
>>>> >>>> forgot, your M16. Leave the Purell at home! Rub some dirt on it.
>>>> >>>> IndyDave
>>>> >>>>
>>>> >>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> >>>> From: michael at michaelshortt.com
>>>> <mailto:michael at michaelshortt.com> [mailto:michaelsavga at gmail.com
>>>> <mailto:michaelsavga at gmail.com>]
>>>> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 12:49 PM
>>>> >>>> To: Lotus Esprit
>>>> >>>> Cc: POCA
>>>> >>>> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Spares
>>>> >>>>
>>>> >>>> Tool Bag
>>>> >>>> Fuses
>>>> >>>> Jumper cables
>>>> >>>> First Aid Kit
>>>> >>>> Flash light
>>>> >>>> Spare batteries
>>>> >>>> Latex gloves
>>>> >>>> GoJo
>>>> >>>> Towels/rags
>>>> >>>> Electrical Tape
>>>> >>>> Zip ties
>>>> >>>> lug wrench
>>>> >>>> MSD Box
>>>> >>>> SPF 30 Suntan Lotion
>>>> >>>> Bug Repellent
>>>> >>>> 2 bottles of water
>>>> >>>> Purell
>>>> >>>> TP
>>>> >>>> Light Sticks
>>>> >>>> Tire Plug Kit
>>>> >>>> 12v Inflator
>>>> >>>> Matches
>>>> >>>> Space Blanket
>>>> >>>>
>>>> >>>>
>>>> >>>> Michael Shortt
>>>> >>>>
>>>> >>>> On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 12:43 PM, Lotus Esprit<snk20 at yahoo.com
>>>> <mailto:snk20 at yahoo.com>> wrote:
>>>> >>>>
>>>> >>>>> I would like to hear what you guys carry as spares in your
>>>> Pantera. I
>>>> >>>>> carry:
>>>> >>>>> (1) 1 qt of oil. Probably just a hang over from the bad old
>>>> days when
>>>> >>> I
>>>> >>>>> really needed it.
>>>> >>>>> (2) 1 qt gear oil.
>>>> >>>>> (3) 1 bottle of brake fluid
>>>> >>>>> (4) several sizes of bungi cords
>>>> >>>>> (5) alternator belts
>>>> >>>>> (6) can of fix a flat
>>>> >>>>>
>>>> >>>>> What about a spare fuel pump (mechanical for me), and the pin
>>>> for the
>>>> >>>>> distributor/oil pump?
>>>> >>>>>
>>>> >>>>> Thanks fot the feedback.
>>>> >>>>>
>>>> >>>>> Steve Griffin 6661
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