Titanium7 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Our friends at CC have supplied the front cycle wings for my kit with no drill position markings on for the stainless bolts. Can someone give me the measurement from the front of the wing back to where the front bolts are positioned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naddy Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I'm not certain, but it might help to post what size your wheels are and therefore what size stays & wings you have & are they are CF or glassfibre - just in case they differ and it matters .... If they are all the same i'll shut up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanium7 Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 All standard stuff,GRP cycle wings on 14" wheels. Just need to know how much wing comes forward of the front stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 You may want to consider sticking the wings on with Sikaflex rather than drilling if you prefer the neat uncluttered look. Or you could sikaflex bolts under the wing and screw these on for the same type of look. Just a thought. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naddy Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Ahh that's not quite my setup, but I'm sure somebody will be along soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 63mm here is my Duratec R .... C7 TOP Taffia joint AO with Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Richard Price Posted June 30, 2009 Area Representative Share Posted June 30, 2009 Titanium, my assembly guide says 65mm (close to DaveJ's 63mm ) I'd also say say to stick them on with Sikaflex, or a similar polyurethane sealant. I stuck mine on seven years ago, and despite smacking various cones on track, I've not managed to rip them off yet! If you drill the wings, that is where the cracks will start from! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 If you do stick them on remember to clean all surfaces that the sikaflex goes on with nail varnish remover (Acetone) But don't get it on the shiny side. Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Reg: B16BDR, Mem No 2166, the full story here You and your seven toThe French Blatting Company Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myothercarsa2cv Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Make sure the leading edge is in line or in front of the leading edge of the rim (not the tyre, if you see what I mean...). Am I right in understanding that's the criteria for the SVA/IVA? Or has that changed? John _________________________ Bugsy: '82 2cv6 (Back on the road!!! 😬) Talloulah: '08 1.6K Classic (Grubby ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted July 1, 2009 Area Representative Share Posted July 1, 2009 John I think you're right - it is an SVA/IVA requirement that the wing extends further than the wheel. This will mean further forward on a 16 inch wheel compared to a 13 inch. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanium7 Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 Thanks everyone. Have found the section in the IVA manual (web draft copy) and it refers to the front edge of the cycle wing must not be less than 30 degrees measured from the centre of the wheel, (1 o'clock in effect). Will ponder on the various methods of attachment, Bigheads + cable ties, bonding or the bolts. Everbody seems to have their own opinions, and there does not seem to be a agreed preference overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3MCJez Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Bigheads are great for easy removal etc. But I've had 2 fail on me on a track in 3 months ... That said, it's dead easy to put the replacement on at the end of the session ... Jez Build Photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickrick Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 But don't get it on the shiny side. Acetone wont damage the gelcoat Norman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubbster Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Bigheads give you the ability to easily remove and replace, or to make some sideways changes to the position if you change to different wheels/tyres. Mine are stuck on with Sikaflex 292 - have been for 5 years and no sign of movement at all - it is expensive, but the right stuff If anything i am more concerned about the bigheads themselves failing one day, not the bonding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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