|
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering Brakes, Springs, shocks, steering racks, steering columns, suspension arms, wheel hubs etc. |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#41
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
2, my plastic design was bulkier than the aluminium one and extended past the strut brace hence interfered with the cover. I'm currently printing a replica of the American one to check this very point in the morning |
#42
|
|||
|
|||
I know I am cheap but £45 seems a lot for something you could easily cut out of piece of metal, plastic or wood yourself
__________________
Currently 8less 2011 Q7 S Line 3.0TDI, 2016 Tesla Model S 90D 8 history: 2006 A8 Sport 4.2TDI quattro SOLD, 1997 S8, reached end of life with gearbox failure |
#43
|
|||
|
|||
the one i have definitely doesn't foul the cover
managed to get my friend to agree to a batch at £30 each if we can get 10 interested |
#44
|
||||
|
||||
Interested to hear Michaela's thoughts on the ‘ASA’ material used for printing, particularly how that might perform relative to aluminium
__________________
2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!). |
#45
|
|||
|
|||
That's definitely an 'I don't want to do it' price
|
#46
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
In my 30+ years of driving my only heavy braking was during my driving lessons and test. I've had complete brake failure (boiled brake fluid) on a downhill gradient from a motorway off-slip, but that was in a Vauxhall Nova and I still managed to get the car stopped in time.
__________________
2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
#47
|
|||
|
|||
Personally I won't be using anything other than one made of aluminium.
I can see that the possibility of the £45 price tag is going to be an issue. For some anyway. Especially as this is relatively un-proven gizmo. After a conversation with MJ this morning it seems that she is well down the path of making one for ourselves. Given that we all know the commitment and quality of workmanship she demonstrates, I think it would be foolish to jump the gun until we see what she has to offer. I personally will still be ordering one from the US as Rob has been super helpful. I will also be ordering one from MJ to support her efforts and also, it could just be better. I also like to spend my money, that's what it's there for 🤔 Thanks Frank |
#48
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
Its one of those ideas which seemed good at the time (print everything!), but only because I didn't have access to a CNC. Having thought about it some more recently I do believe the only sensible permanent solution is aluminium, and a group buy of the American ones would seem like a good option were it not for the excessive shipping costs and import duty. As the design appears to be public domain I will continue investigating a home-grown option and report back on what this is likely to cost. |
#49
|
|||
|
|||
A couple of before and after vids with a plastic part. In the after vid you can see it actually flexes the strut brace slightly
I can definitely feel a difference with this in place on Big Red - as Markiii described there is immediately less sponge in the pedal. I just don't think plastic is going to hold up here long term. I don't think anyone wants to wait for us to long term test them though do they? The engine is running, but the sound level isn't too bad. Un-cut MP4s straight off my phone so they're about 50MB sorry! Before: After: |
#50
|
||||
|
||||
Watching both videos on a HD laptop screen, there is quite a lot of movement, more than I was expecting. (I used the letter L of 'USE ONLY' as a reference) Would this be why the brakes always seem soft, even after changing the brake fluid and bleeding them properly?
__________________
2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|