House's ITB XE build and re-build

[House]

This is a slight modification to the knuckles that should be done when machining for the larger OD bearings.

...I've got ATB fun to come for the first time, as soon as it's back together & can't wait!

It seems that the CV itself gripped the inside of the drive flange instead of mating to the inside of the bearing. The washer solves all, it's only 2mm thick, I doesn't shorten too much and as you know Mr Ghost I'm not lower than the queen's nips so I'm hoping it wont bring any issues.

You're right that when machining for larger bearings they shorten the flange a little, to prevent the above from happening.

As for the diff, I love what I've experienced so far, I can see how Iain is 5 seconds a lap quicker round Cadwell with his diff, once I learn the limits I think it's gonna really be fun to drive.

[8valve-craig]

Never heard of a spacer inside the hub, just use the one under the nut. Big block hubs in machined knuckles with Golf bearings here

[Benn]

LMF hubs and shafts are supplied with a spacer that goes on the cv side of the bearing aswell

Guess it much be how they do their machining. As i've never seen or heard of others. or maybe what cv joints they use,

I've already had a close call off a roundabout!! haha powered on, not really concentrating, expecting the understeer to take me off on the desired exit and ended up going back round the roundabout!! Will take some getting used to but I like it already, haven't really given it any proper beans as I've been concerned about the noise mentioned above.

What don't you like about it Benn?!

I find it a bit unpredictable, Find in a straight line. But if i let off even 5% in a corner it wants to change lines. Like pulling forward to pushing right/left.. Doesn't give conference when powering thru a round about.

Never heard of a spacer inside the hub, just use the one under the nut. Big block hubs in machined knuckles with Golf bearings here

That will be my next thing i think.

[House]

Never heard of a spacer inside the hub, just use the one under the nut. Big block hubs in machined knuckles with Golf bearings here

Photos to follow.

ill be ordering some machined knuckles and bearings within the next 10 days. It's the best solution without a doubt.

[Iain]

And until then Mallory will have to be done on heavily machined LMF hubs which will be pressed into these I've prepped for you xxx

[House]

Iain, you could of painted them the same colour. One is clearly done in POR15 and the other looks like it's just Matt black over primer. I mean, I supplied you a head that was 98% refurbed and this is how you repay me??

[Iain]

Shame that remaining 2% fell off and wrote off my engine. You'll get what you're given they'll be in Team Shonky spares pile by next week anyway!

[BRoadGhost]

...Not seen circlips on the outside face before.

[House]

Shame that remaining 2% fell off and wrote off my engine. You'll get what you're given they'll be in Team Shonky spares pile by next week anyway!

Is said engine running again?!?

Hardly written off is it, what and exaggerator.

Next you'll tell us you can do a sub 1.50 lap of Cadwell Park.

[House]

...Not seen circlips on the outside face before.

It's not getting catty Mr Ghost, the gloves are off, it's downright bitchy in here!!

I've got circlips both sides on all the knuckles I have in stock.