softopz Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 im definatly in i msg u a couple of days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Im interested in a trigger mount and wheel (if you decide to cut some 36-1 wheels) and wheel mount!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 Im interested in a trigger mount and wheel (if you decide to cut some 36-1 wheels) and wheel mount!! I'll have 36-1 wheels laser cut and I'll bore the center to match the hub. Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbit Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Sounds fair to me. Let us know when your ready. Alright here's the deal.I'm going to do a run of 4 wheel adapters and 4 sensor mounts. I'll keep track of my time and materials. I'll then base the price on my shop rate. If they're too expensive then I'll keep 1 set and throw the rest up on ebay and let the market set the price and that will be the end of it. If the price is right and people want them then I'll continue to produce them. Thanks Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Alright I got 6 mounts completed The price is $48.00 plus shipping and includes the longer bolt for the timing cover and the bolt for the boss on the cover. It also includes the sensor mount bolts. The finish is not show quality. there are some tooling marks. I did tumble them so there are no sharp edges. Hopefully I'll have some hubs toward the end of next week. Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clint78z Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Looks like a good solid mounting point, and a great finished product. I just thought of something that perhaps got overlooked. Since Megasquirt can be very prone to false triggers, do you think it's a good idea to be mounting the VR sensor right by the alternator?? There is a fair bit of EMI from that area. Have you run the vehicle with this mounting, perhaps it is alright this way with proper shielding??? Anyhow definately watching this thread, some real nice work there Derek. Keep it up !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Looks like a good solid mounting point, and a great finished product. I just thought of something that perhaps got overlooked. Since Megasquirt can be very prone to false triggers, do you think it's a good idea to be mounting the VR sensor right by the alternator?? There is a fair bit of EMI from that area. Have you run the vehicle with this mounting, perhaps it is alright this way with proper shielding??? Anyhow definately watching this thread, some real nice work there Derek. Keep it up !!! Thanks Clint. I used shielded wire for all my runs and I'm being careful to use single point grounding. I've got about 200 miles on it with no apparent problems. On Monday I'm driving the car for a 3 hour run down south and I'll have my laptop hooked up so I can datalog and check for rests. Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Sweet! Looks very nice. I will take one + a hub mount assuming they are not crazy expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullbound Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Oops.. missed the updates. I'll take a mount if they're still available. Thanks, Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech9 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I would like to know prices too, defiently want some parts if you still have/making them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 I would like to know prices too, defiently want some parts if you still have/making them! No problem. I'm waiting for the hub blanks to get back from the foundry. I'll do the machine work on them right away and then we'll have the prices. Shouldn't be too long now. Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullbound Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Got my sensor mount today. VERY nicely done. Thanks, Derek, for making a run of this part. I'm also interested in the wheel and coil mounts whenever you have time. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Thanks for the update. Are the hubs made from a casting or plate aluminum? What is the alloy? Just curious. No problem.I'm waiting for the hub blanks to get back from the foundry. I'll do the machine work on them right away and then we'll have the prices. Shouldn't be too long now. Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 Thanks for the update. Are the hubs made from a casting or plate aluminum? What is the alloy? Just curious. The hubs are going to made from Almag 535 which is an aluminum magnesium alloy. It has a very high tensile strength. It machines really well. It's used a lot in the aircraft and medical industry. I do a lot of patterns for a helicopter company and they have everything done in Almag. The nice thing about it is it's right at a T6 hardness with out heat treating. Using castings is going to save a ton of machine time. I'll still machine all surfaces but it will all be finish passes. I had about a whole day of hogging on the first one I made. Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I'm keepin an eye out for everything to be complete =) I would love to buy it all at once rather then piece by piece if possible hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbit Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Same here. I'm keepin an eye out for everything to be complete =) I would love to buy it all at once rather then piece by piece if possible hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 ok that's the good news. Unfortunately I won't be able to do any machining this week as I'm heading over to the foundry to cast my rear manifold tomorrow. The castings look great. I'll be doing the machining the first part of next week. Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softopz Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 any new updates ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 any new updates ? Well the news is not good. I'm sick as a dog right now. I've been afraid to work on them because I can't concentrate and I don't want to make a pile of scrap! Went to the doc today and got some meds so I should be back on track next week. Sorry again for the delay. Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 no worries Derek!! I hope you feel better!! You would be doing a huge huge favor for a lot of us guys who don't have the tools or experience to build parts like you can!! Thanks again and get some rest!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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