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[Baldspeed Racing]

Er hell no, going to get the shim, chickwithdick banned if it does come over. Errr no mate lol

[azzgranty]

Jus to put my 2 eggs into the frying pan...
Anyone think it would it be possible to use a belt drive from an R1 output sprocket,
obviously not an easy idea but jus a thought...
Im thinking theyd be pretty strong as the v8 supercharger belts are good for 300hp, and you wouldnt loose power like a chain as the mechanical friction is elliminated...
Also wouldnt need to be replaced as often as the chains would...
Excuse me if im talking a load of c**p, ive jus been reading through this post
wandering if theres a way around the chain problem other than an expensive transfer box...
Feel free to put me right

[koss]

http://www.fptgroup....onous_belts.asp


Fenner belts all the info on size, power, rpm in pdf

[Alburglar]

That is bloody genious mate! Very impressed with the shear simplicity of the project.
My only concern is how your chain is adjusted/ tensioned. If the tension can't be accurately adjusted it will constantly come off and chew sprockets.
Perhaps You could use c shaped spacers (so you can slide them in/out) under your engine mounts to raise the engine up to tighten the chain up once it's run in?

[Oldskoolbaby]

Hi people, just thought Id say my thoughts have completly change over the last month (suprise, suprise) and I am now installing an R1 in the front much like this project too. My car is currently pictured on the Lynx AE website ( www.lynxae.com ). The only reason I never considered it before was because I wasn't keen on not having a reverse gear but Jon has now developed it with a reverse gear.

Keep up the good work mate. Looks excellent.

[ed4ran]

Bloomin heck, would you just make up your mind!!!

So whats happening with your 7port and the twin turbos?

[Oldskoolbaby]

Well Ill never kick the A series in to touch. Ill probably have the 7 Port motor as a side project on its own. Thats If I dont sell it to fund this though :'(

[maph2]

how much is the lynx R1 kit inc reverse?

[Oldskoolbaby]

Well if im honest, Im not too sure yet as Jon hasn't yet completed it but I think he's aiming at between 3-4 grand. He's just waiting for the bespoke exhaust manifold to be made.

Oh and the craddle that the motor sits in is now different to the one in the picture. I think that one was just a quick idea.

Edited by Oldskoolbaby, 10 December 2006 - 04:59 PM.

[maph2]

hmmm...would be interested in the frame and drivetrain

[adammini]

Any news on any of these wonderful projects?

My gearbox has gone, and im now thinking about spending the cash I would have on a s/c box, and putting it towards a bike conversion!

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[Retro_10s]

oh........... my............ god.


I want a FWD bike engine mini. NOW!

[Baldspeed Racing]

My mate Darren MIGHT as in olny MIGHT be setting himself up as his own business so he will be working on his kits full time so you can buy a kit of him. As for the reverse the engine bay is a bit tight for the extra gumbins so its normally get out and push

[supermotolee]

B)

[Bosanova]

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Here is a update on the FWD-R1 project.I have finished the trottle/clutch cabels.Also finished the gear lever/knob linkage.
Things left are exhaust manifold,cooling and electrical.Also changed the final drive ratio to 108mph@10500rpm.
Should not be to long before i can take a test drive .For those who wonderd about chain tension, i have shims under the bearing holders for the diff, that i can take out as the chain get broken in.