Uprights

alex · 06-09-03, 06:38 PM

So, most UK bound cars seem to use Rover uprights. GTD I was told was having uprights made out of aluminium. What do you use as uprights around and about..... ally, steel, new or old?

Regards, Alex

Brett James-McCall · 06-09-03, 07:21 PM

Alex,
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Brett

Lee · 06-10-03, 04:34 AM

I was under the impression most UK cars use either Mk11 Granada or Cortina. Some Australian cars use Corvette.
Anybody any comments on how much these items flex with big brakes.

Julian West · 06-10-03, 07:56 AM

Alex,

I did some research on ally unprights a while back. There are a few who claim to be able to supply, but the only people I spoke to that actually had the items in stock were Ray Christopher & GD sportscars.

Ray makes rear ally uprights for GTD's, altho it's not a 'bolt-on' & not particularly lightweight. However they look the biz (very original) & are considered very strong. He also sells rose jointed suspension arms/links which you may well need.

GD sporscars can supply ally uprights front and rear. The items are well proven and used on their cobras & T70 rep. As they are not designed for a 40, new wishbones have to be fabricated and/or the uprights machined. This is pretty specialist work & needs lots of care & skill.

MDA has ally uprights front & rear on his new GT40 kit so there may be an option but you would need to speak to him direct.

Flex in the uprights is probably more due to tyre choice than brakes.

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alex · 06-10-03, 06:19 PM

Thanks for your input everyone.

Regards, Alex