985cc Turbocharged Nova Sprint Car

[MK999]

Colin what rack are you running? is it a standard nova one extended?

[novarally]

Colin what rack are you running? is it a standard nova one extended?

Standard width rack (Quaife internals) with rose jointed track rod ends.

[MK999]

I am a tard, by rack I obviously meant column. You know those 2 things that are basically the same after all

[novarally]

I am a tard, by rack I obviously meant column. You know those 2 things that are basically the same after all

The column was custom built by BTEC Racing as part of the original build.

I have plans to replace it with a carbon fibre main tube and lighter weight UJ's. What I really need is a lathe, I've got lots of little jobs where I could use one of those.......

[MK999]

The column was custom built by BTEC Racing as part of the original build.

I have plans to replace it with a carbon fibre main tube and lighter weight UJ's. What I really need is a lathe, I've got lots of little jobs where I could use one of those.......

PM/e-mail me some requirements/uses, I can either make some up at work or I knows a man that knows a man that can get it done to aerospace grade accuracies.

[novarally]

PM/e-mail me some requirements/uses, I can either make some up at work or I knows a man that knows a man that can get it done to aerospace grade accuracies.

I can send you the whole column to work from, assuming the price is realistic.

Not sure what you mean by requirements/uses? My layman response is that I require it to operate the steering rack in response to inputs from the steering wheel, and it will be used in a race car..........but I'm sure you know this!

[MK999]

I wasn't sure exactly what bits you needed making up, our lathe at work isn't 110% down to the tiniest measurable amount accurate... but I could get bits made up to be if needed. I assume you were talking more generally than specifically the column

TBH it won't be something the boss will entertain as a job, so price will be very realistic if it's a bung me some cash for doing it on a sunday thing

[novarally]

I wasn't sure exactly what bits you needed making up, our lathe at work isn't 110% down to the tiniest measurable amount accurate... but I could get bits made up to be if needed. I assume you were talking more generally than specifically the column

TBH it won't be something the boss will entertain as a job, so price will be very realistic if it's a bung me some cash for doing it on a sunday thing

Bits I'm in need of that require a lathe currently are;

The rods for the steering column and the bushes to support the inner column

Also needing some nylon 'top hat' bushes to support the gear linkage road where it goes through the bulkhead

And I'm considering sleeeving down the inner TCA bushes and the rear beam bushes to allow me to use an M8 titanium bolt, so will need some sleeves machined

[MK999]

Should be doable in our lathe, it's accurate enough for a good interference fit. If you send me the bits or detailed measurements I'll see what I can do.

[Southie]

This project's getting complicated now MK is involved, he's the most grunge scientist EVER