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apparently due to the B clutch over heating by slipping. this caused extreme heat in the b clutch housing (tightened and locked with loctite).

as a result of the heat the housing has loosened and the clutch would not operate so the gear selector is trying to engage without releasing the clutch which resulted in the broken selector fork.

not sure why the clutch was slipping.

two things thought to contribute to slipping are incorrect torque tables and left foot braking. our torque tables were spot on and we uncovered no overlapping left foot breaking on review of both mine ad Tarzan's data.

gots to love warrenty

apparently due to the B clutch over heating by slipping. this caused extreme heat in the b clutch housing (tightened and locked with loctite).

as a result of the heat the housing has loosened and the clutch would not operate so the gear selector is trying to engage without releasing the clutch which resulted in the broken selector fork.

not sure why the clutch was slipping.

two things thought to contribute to slipping are incorrect torque tables and left foot braking. our torque tables were spot on and we uncovered no overlapping left foot breaking on review of both mine ad Tarzan's data.

gots to love warrenty

  • 2 weeks later...

Below is a bit more information about the radiator and oil cooler that we are building for the Mercury/Qscan R35.

The radiator and engine oil cooler cores are the latest in "stepped core" technology. These particular units are designed to be mounted at an angle of 30 degrees yet the ambient air flow through the core is still parrallel to the ground.

Below pic is actually for an STi.

qscan7.jpg

We decided to make the end tanks from solid billet ....they are still feather weight being 2.5mm thick.

qscan1.jpg

finished product

qscan5.jpg

We are very excited to be a part of this project...can't wait to see the car back on the track.

Next job is a pair of very trick intercooler cores.

Kev

Given that the end tanks have to be welded to the core, the inlet outlet hoses have to be welded in I couldnt see the extra bit of welding on the end folds making any difference to the the integrity of the unit.

I've yet to see a quality radiator split on a fold or anywhere else for that matter but if these guys want to show their mad skills by carving up a billet block then good for them.

Given that the end tanks have to be welded to the core, the inlet outlet hoses have to be welded in I couldnt see the extra bit of welding on the end folds making any difference to the the integrity of the unit.

I've yet to see a quality radiator split on a fold or anywhere else for that matter but if these guys want to show their mad skills by carving up a billet block then good for them.

Everything is billet these days... new fashion!

  • 2 weeks later...

guys I have posted up a list of my parts for sale.

engines, performance parts, carbon and OEM parts stripped off the cars with low milage (some are new or near new).

also a vbox pro version with 16 channel logging and 2 cameras with a bunch of extras.

see the links in the sig

in addition to the awesome work done by the mercury lads we have James McCabe on board this year (race engineer) and luke at 4race (composites construction)

both fantastic guys and very passionate.

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