frankyknuckles Posted March 9, 2006 Author Share Posted March 9, 2006 I'm waiting for Burton to get back to me on a price for 30+ orders. www.R300.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris__ Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 FAO Swan neck style induction people Having spoken to PiperX technical they think a blank plate cut around the problem areas on the existing backplate is the way forward. They're going to email me tonight to that effect, I'll post that here. Still, I propose getting one of the blank plates sent out as a test, to see if it will fit properly when cut. Trouble is, I don't know where to start to find someone who could cut the plate to the correct spec Advice needed please chaps If people didn't see my post on Techtalk - here it is, a third of the way down this page, complete with photos of my plate: here Edited by - Chris__ on 9 Mar 2006 16:54:20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankyknuckles Posted March 9, 2006 Author Share Posted March 9, 2006 the list of people interested will now be maintained on the first post www.R300.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted March 9, 2006 Leadership Team Share Posted March 9, 2006 Chris - that's the way I was thinking about doing it also I've totally dissembled my swan neck TBs, and the issue seems to be two-fold: 1. The trumpets are a pressed fit into the backplate, therefore difficult to use alone; 2. The throttle linkage assembly pivots into the area normally taken by a flat backplate. I've settled on a couple of ideas to solve the problem: 1. Cutting a very large hole in the new backplate effectively only leaving enough metal that becomes similar to the original metal plate stuck to the foam filter, screwed to the original backplate. There's a raised lip running all the way around the filter side of the backplate that may be an ideal mating point for the two backplates. 2. Cutting holes for the inlets and the throttle resess, enabling a substantial amount of the original backplate to be cut away, but leaving the cast recess. Option 2 could be a more pukka job, but option 1 retains more airbox depth This would I think be the preffered method. I'm sure we could get a machine shop to cut a number of them if we decide on the best option? Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelJ Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Hi Franky Please put me down for one. My 7 is a VHPD with swan neck tb's so I will need a backplate. The adaptation of the old bp looks the way to go. I would sooner have a professionally cut one. Any thoughts on who could do this?? Thanks NigelJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted March 10, 2006 Leadership Team Share Posted March 10, 2006 Chris/Nigel - I'm going to investigate with my work suppliers locally about having a big hole machine cut - I'm pretty convinced the way to go will be to cut a hole large enough to mate with the raised rim that locates the current ITG filter, then maybe drill and thread the backplate to secure the new backplate in position. I haven't looked in detail at the dimensions yet but it should be possible to have a definative solution by the time the backplates arrive. Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankyknuckles Posted March 10, 2006 Author Share Posted March 10, 2006 Latest offer from Burton Power is £119 ❗ on orders above 30 😬 this is the best they can do Edited by - frankyknuckles on 10 Mar 2006 13:22:36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Howe Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Subject to test, I am interested. As I have my own plan and will make be looking to make a "unique" backplate - any chance of a template for same? JH Deliveries by Saffron, the yellow 230bhp Sausage delivery machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6VEC Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 £119 ??? Awesome piece of negotiation Franky. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankyknuckles Posted March 10, 2006 Author Share Posted March 10, 2006 I can't take any credit for it, they simply called me and gave me that price 😳 The Pipercross Shop are aware of this thread, I can only assume that Burton Power are as well. The obvious interest this thread is generating is driving the negotiation on my behalf www.R300.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelJ Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Hi Stu That sound great. I am definately up for this so please do see what can be done. Thanks NigelJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casbar Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Don't want to teach anyone to suck eggs, but there comes a time in a negotiation, where you make a decision on price and also take a call on which supplier is actually going to deliver the goods and give a good service, which is not always based on price 😬 Price is only one aspect, we have to actually get our hands on the goods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankyknuckles Posted March 10, 2006 Author Share Posted March 10, 2006 Fair point but they are both huge mail order specialists, so I can't imagine what the problems with delivery would be (if any?). For those that have not read all the posts, the intention is that I supply the chosen retailer with the list of names and addresses, you then individually call them, confirm your details with them and pay, the product is then shipped. I have spoken with Burton Power, they will simply take your address and payment details then instruct Pipercross to deliver a kit direct to you. Edited by - frankyknuckles on 10 Mar 2006 16:12:26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankyknuckles Posted March 10, 2006 Author Share Posted March 10, 2006 The Pipercross Shop are on the same industrial estate as the Pipercross factory. They would want to see all the oders placed before placing the order with Pipercross. Deliveries should then be dispatched approximately one week from them placing the 30+ orders to Pipercross. The airboxes are made to order and are not stock items. www.R300.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankyknuckles Posted March 10, 2006 Author Share Posted March 10, 2006 Jees, things happen fast round here Pipercross have just confirmed that; You would be looking at a weeks lead time for 30 air boxes to be made and packed, sending to individual addresses would be fine. So it appears that whoever offers the cheapest price gets the order 🤔 www.R300.net Edited by - frankyknuckles on 10 Mar 2006 16:04:34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankyknuckles Posted March 10, 2006 Author Share Posted March 10, 2006 😳I now have a guilt complex about who we should place the order with, all parties have been very helpfull and friendly. May be we should vote 😬 www.R300.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 what about ordering with Pipercross direct from the factory ? Other wise I say stick with Burtons as they were the ones we first approached Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankyknuckles Posted March 10, 2006 Author Share Posted March 10, 2006 We can't order direct from factory. 😬Keep voting 😬 www.R300.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrolhead Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I agree with Dave, Burton should get the order NE7Club Web Site R5 no 65 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris__ Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Agree with Dave Jackson, go with Burton. Still haven't had the blasted email from PiperX surprisingly though! Stu, re the backplate design, option 1 sounds good. If we could get all the backplates for the people with KV6 induction delivered to one machine shop and get them cut to one design, it would save hassle for many (including me 😬) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casbar Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Dealt with both, but Pipercross shop, were very good, when I bought some filter cleaner, so as I suggested them, I'll vote for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Howe Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Burton JH Deliveries by Saffron, the yellow 230bhp Sausage delivery machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon.Rogers1 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 No pictures this weekend ☹️ No delivery made today 🙆🏻 But I will take pictures as soon as it arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A10ROX Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Hi Simon Are you feeling the pressure A10ROX:OK, its an R500 without the magnesium bits sump etc and only 205bhp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankyknuckles Posted March 10, 2006 Author Share Posted March 10, 2006 36 people now www.R300.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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