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| wobble_hd Member Since: 26 Feb 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 18  |
It has a GRRR industrial look!
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14th Mar 2011 8:13am |
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| double cab happy Member Since: 01 Jun 2009 Location: merseyside Posts: 573  
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it looks cool,
just one question, how much will it flex under load and will it then make contact with the roof, therfore would it make sence to reduce the tolerences a little more and pad the underside so it touches the paint work but spreads the weight stops any damage and still gives you the fixing points? as you may be able to tell this is the way i was thinking of going, the only problem i had was a limited talent with metal fabrication 
unlike yourself.  |
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14th Mar 2011 9:16am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582 
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Interesting concept, looks well made, and very low
How will the clamp system work? Have you got some 'bolts' which will lock into the holes? Aluminium or steel? Weight Ooops a list of questions Looks like you have access to some decent metal stocks/engineering facilities Will be interesting in how it 'performs' in the field. Keep us updated and well done.
Brendan |
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14th Mar 2011 9:32am |
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| BigRuss Member Since: 15 May 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 2785 
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It loos well supported, interesting to see what the final product will look like.
Have you though about supporting the rack from gutter above the rear door? Russell 2011MY 110 XS USW Black |
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14th Mar 2011 10:41am |
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| midmaik Member Since: 11 May 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 34 
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Many thanks guys for your flowers
The material I used is 3mm steel. It is bended to a U-Form, so I had a previous version of it in Northafrica. I had approx. 25kg load on that rack and we finished serveral hundred kilometers through dunes and 2500km over rough run ways. I couldn't observe any weak points on that rack. I have no pics from the clamp parts, I will keep you informed. The clamp will be bolt by 6mm screws. The weight will be about 15kg. I think, when I reduced the distance between the rack and the roof it could produce more wind noise at higher velocities. Maik |
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14th Mar 2011 1:14pm |
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| Mike_B Member Since: 23 Jan 2011 Location: Moray Posts: 550 
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Looks really neat. I'm impressed!
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14th Mar 2011 5:10pm |
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| johnnyturbo2002 Member Since: 21 May 2009 Location: Poniente Granadino Posts: 371  
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ok, how much are you going to sell them to us for, cause it looks the business, 2008 Defender 110 60 year Edition (sold unfortunately)
IN the hunt for another Puma for the wifey! 2008 Kia Sorento LX 😁 2.5crdi |
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16th Mar 2011 4:39pm |
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| midmaik Member Since: 11 May 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 34
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update
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23rd Apr 2011 4:26pm |
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| Portafilter Member Since: 08 Aug 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 27 
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when you selling them!
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23rd Apr 2011 11:09pm |
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| jont Member Since: 02 Apr 2011 Location: Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 242 
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Amazing rack - great piece of craftsmanship ... am loving the led bank of lights though - where are they from ?
Jon |
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24th Apr 2011 6:29am |
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| midmaik Member Since: 11 May 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 34
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@Portafilter
I'm thinking about selling, but the prive can't be under 1700 pounds. there is so much handwork inside. @jont thanks, the leds are from rigids industries (USA), 80 piece of high power leds, when you switch it on, you think the sun comes up  |
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24th Apr 2011 9:58am |
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| T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101 
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Very well done |
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24th Apr 2011 11:38am |
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| midmaik Member Since: 11 May 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 34
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Thanks guys for your flowers
Here is now the final version.
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1st May 2011 6:00am |
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| CR Member Since: 28 Jan 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 947  
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VERY MAD MAX ! looks good
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1st May 2011 7:40am |
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