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Post by the337 on Dec 3, 2021 14:22:21 GMT 12
I have a 2 piece drive shaft which I need to make loops for ahead of certification. I will be making a custom transmission mount which utilises the OEM bolting to the frame rails.
Am I able to use the transmission mount also as the attachment for the driveshaft loop to minimise the cutting / penetrations into the car body and give me an elegant solution ?
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Post by Chris on Dec 8, 2021 8:40:44 GMT 12
I have a 2 piece drive shaft which I need to make loops for ahead of certification. I will be making a custom transmission mount which utilises the OEM bolting to the frame rails.
Am I able to use the transmission mount also as the attachment for the driveshaft loop to minimise the cutting / penetrations into the car body and give me an elegant solution ?
The driveshaft loop can be attached directly to a cross member, provided the cross member is rigid mounted (ie no rubber bushes between the cross member and chassis) and the driveshaft loop is attached to the cross member in not less than two points, as close to the "loop" section of the driveshaft loop as is practically achievable. In the past, transmission cross members have been found to be too far forward of the driveshaft loop position requirements, meaning that the attachment points may not be as close to the "loop" as practically achievable. Mounting to the floor is achievable in most cases, so aesthetic reasons or not wanting to modify the floor is not a suitable justification to avoid this requirement. Hopefully that helps. Chris |
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Post by the337 on Dec 13, 2021 12:45:21 GMT 12
Thanks Chris ... I will design something up and run it by my certifier for confirmation before creating the real thing. Looking at where things are located I'll be able to tie it all together quite nicely.
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