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Maserati CT8 build
By: dunworkin Date: September 27, 2020, 11:33 am
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Ok getting started here, got a couple of front wheels and
picking up an axle from Gemini in the week. I've explored
various options for front suspension and keep coming back to
coil overs, compact, adjustable and cheap.
Not cut any metal yet but mocked up what I think will work AND
locate the front axle, will also have radius rods close to
kingpins. I used something similar to this to mount the shocks
for a transverse leaf hotrod, tucked away out of sight for a
clean look, worked well.
I've used a 3:1 ratio for the bell crank as that's what my
mountain bike has, may need to tinker as I have discovered that
longer coil overs have a higher Spring rate.
I ll be getting steel cut and welded up in to basic chassis in
the week, then onto the front end.
I seem to be only able to post one pic at a time !
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Re: Maserati CT8 build
By: M.Z.Nahajski Date: September 27, 2020, 3:31 pm
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Looks like a great design. I havent seen that style on a
cyclekart before, especially not in the UK. Graham Appleyard
uses coilovers on his brooklands special and that seems to drive
amazingly. That being said, leaf spring karts also run amazingly
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Re: Maserati CT8 build
By: StefanN Date: September 27, 2020, 5:20 pm
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[quote author=dunworkin link=topic=402.msg2969#msg2969
date=1601224396]
I seem to be only able to post one pic at a time !
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Looking forward to following your build.
You can load more pictures by clicking on "more attachments"
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Re: Maserati CT8 build
By: dunworkin Date: September 28, 2020, 4:34 am
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Just a few pics of my beautiful "inspiration" car taken in 2003!
#Post#: 3255--------------------------------------------------
Re: Maserati CT8 build
By: dunworkin Date: December 2, 2020, 6:02 am
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About time I updated on here and not just FB....Project is on
pause at the moment as other projects are able to progress now
that parts have arrived.
Chassis is welded 75X50 box that was plasma cut to create
channel section, plenty of 50mm holes saving about 2kg weight,
probably not worth it for that but looks cool.
The front axle is from Gemini with 25mm king pin tubes, brass
bushes and 1/2" unf bolt. The 4 bars are 19mm 2mm wall tube with
10mm rod ends, seems to locate it well with no caster change
through suspension movement . The springs are in fact rubber
bands as used on Speedway bikes, £2.20 each ! Time will tell how
well they work but can be replaced by bungee cord if need be.
They are also self damping as a bonus.
Had some fun with the steering as setting it up as per racing
karts worked but toe in/out changed with suspension movement,
probably OK in a CK but changed it anyway as I've used on T
bucket hotrod.
The steering wheel is cut from 1/8" duraluminium ive had kicking
about for years and is inspired by the original Maserati, ive
never seen this type of design anywhere else. QR from China for
a tenner ! Just got to put a wooden rim on, I binned the first
attempt using some salvaged hardwood that cracked and split soon
as look at it, let alone put a screw in, scrap pallets are only
good for burning !
Had a tally up and I'm just short of £200 spend, but I had all
the steel left over from other projects. 34 hours spent so far,
Im used to keeping a record for my paying jobs !
Im going to be looking for a rear axle and wheels, tyres and of
course an engine in the new year if anyone has anything spare !
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Re: Maserati CT8 build
By: dunworkin Date: December 2, 2020, 6:05 am
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pics didn't load
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Re: Maserati CT8 build
By: dunworkin Date: December 2, 2020, 6:12 am
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another
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Re: Maserati CT8 build
By: dunworkin Date: December 2, 2020, 6:14 am
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another
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Re: Maserati CT8 build
By: dunworkin Date: December 2, 2020, 6:20 am
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last one
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Re: Maserati CT8 build
By: Mark Under Date: December 2, 2020, 1:50 pm
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Looking Good! I hope mine comes out as well!
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