Want proper FL accessories? Look no further...

you got a guillotine then
why dint you say, job sorted

Diesel Do said:

Meanwhile I've still got my buggy to finish!View attachment 37703


DD

Click to expand...

stop messing about with toys and make me a sump guard.....................please

Er not one that big! Was just thinking of buying it pre cut, got some interest in making some D3 skid plates too cos they're darned expensive


DD

Out of curiosity! If a plate was made so that you could find someone to weld it to you're existing alloy frame would that appeal? I've found a little engineering firm that'll tig little jobs like that for beer tokens, there's lots around. Or would you expect a ready to bolt on unit for obviously more money maybe on an exchange basis?


DD

what i was thinking was, that a single sheet would be higher up so giving more ground clearance.

i haven't been under with a tape measure or owt, so don't know if even this would sit higher than the original due to sump etc... clearance issues.

Freelaner said:

what i was thinking was, that a single sheet would be higher up so giving more ground clearance.

i haven't been under with a tape measure or owt, so don't know if even this would sit higher than the original due to sump etc... clearance issues.

Click to expand...

Won't the eggsauce be the lowest point anyway?

Freelaner said:

what i was thinking was, that a single sheet would be higher up so giving more ground clearance.

i haven't been under with a tape measure or owt, so don't know if even this would sit higher than the original due to sump etc... clearance issues.

Click to expand...

No it won't ! There's very little clearance so you're pretty much stuck with the position of the original, that's why you can't risk too much flex!


DD

Diesel Do said:

No it won't ! There's very little clearance so you're pretty much stuck with the position of the original, that's why you can't risk too much flex!

Click to expand...

Bugger .

WLJayne said:

Won't the eggsauce be the lowest point anyway?

Click to expand...

I suppose it will be, I was thinking more of the leading edge. but I haven't measured it.

Diesel Do said:

No it won't ! There's very little clearance so you're pretty much stuck with the position of the original, that's why you can't risk too much flex!


DD

Click to expand...

Looks like, in that case, it would make more sense to fill the void, where the plastic sits, with more ally. At least that will give peace of mind as when approaching anything rocky I get a bit fluffy

Freelaner said:

Looks like, in that case, it would make more sense to fill the void, where the plastic sits, with more ally. At least that will give peace of mind as when approaching anything rocky I get a bit fluffy

Click to expand...

I reckon thats all it would need - the alloy bash plate on the front of the brackets seems pretty beefy to me .

Freelaner said:

I suppose it will be, I was thinking more of the leading edge. but I haven't measured it.


Looks like, in that case, it would make more sense to fill the void, where the plastic sits, with more ally. At least that will give peace of mind as when approaching anything rocky I get a bit fluffy

Click to expand...

I think any benefit would be minimal and make it a lot harder to do! Cheapness equals simplicity!


DD

WLJayne said:

I reckon thats all it would need - the alloy bash plate on the front of the brackets seems pretty beefy to me .

Click to expand...

that's what i thought when i took it off for the first time, but the plastic bit just seemed.........naff tbh.

i'd like a qoute for the plate and tigging when your both ready

WLJayne said:

Bugger .

Click to expand...

my initial thought when I read it

Freelaner said:

that's what i thought when i took it off for the first time, but the plastic bit just seemed.........naff tbh.

i'd like a qoute for the plate and tigging when your both ready

Click to expand...

That'll be an easy one. I just need to sit down with DD and define the shape, then I can create the CAD data and start getting some quotes on fabbing it.

Will.

WLJayne said:

That'll be an easy one. I just need to sit down with DD and define the shape, then I can create the CAD data and start getting some quotes on fabbing it.

Will.

Click to expand...

Cool, look forward to hearing seeing a completed unit

Mick

Only take ten mins! and six special coffees


DD

Diesel Do said:

Only take ten mins! and six special coffees


DD

Click to expand...

are we talking them Napolean coffees?

We ain't that posh!


DD

Anybody thought about a roll cage to fit inside the back of a fl1 van? That would be awesome

Yours a van then? Mine is now!
What you talking, simple hoop, diagonal and two stays? Safety devices do a full cage!


DD