5 speed gearbox reinforcing plates
12 March 2016, 09:17 AM
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I've had lots of requests for these lately so have manufactured a further few sets. Available for immediate dispatch. Same price £160 delivered UK tracked and insured.
27 April 2016, 06:55 PM
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First log in for 7 years after finally getting around to start putting the classic back on the road...
Figured these are a good shout, so if they're OK for a '98 i'll have a set please if you PM me
Figured these are a good shout, so if they're OK for a '98 i'll have a set please if you PM me
28 April 2016, 09:45 PM
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Most negative comments are from people that have never seen or fitted them. I make no claims, simply using the same design of those that do, and making them to a better standard.
John states that "people believe what they read on the internet" yet uses an internet quote to back up his statement. There has, to date , been nothing but positive feedback from anyone who has used them.
It's a hobby for me to make these and provide them at an accessible price reducing the "gamble" of their effectiveness to a minimum.
John states that "people believe what they read on the internet" yet uses an internet quote to back up his statement. There has, to date , been nothing but positive feedback from anyone who has used them.
It's a hobby for me to make these and provide them at an accessible price reducing the "gamble" of their effectiveness to a minimum.
29 April 2016, 11:01 AM
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LOL
Be just as much use to wrap the box in cling film,
Just pointing out that they have zero effect on the reason for 5 speed failures,
I think you will find he says "1st hand knowledge"
" The parts it's supposed to strengthen (apparently), are not the actual source of a 5 speed failure anyway,"
" You would sooner strip the teeth off a gear before main shaft bearing would walk"
I just laugh at how gullible folk are,
All the best to you mate bet you make a killing on all of them,
Be just as much use to wrap the box in cling film,
Just pointing out that they have zero effect on the reason for 5 speed failures,
I think you will find he says "1st hand knowledge"
" The parts it's supposed to strengthen (apparently), are not the actual source of a 5 speed failure anyway,"
" You would sooner strip the teeth off a gear before main shaft bearing would walk"
I just laugh at how gullible folk are,
All the best to you mate bet you make a killing on all of them,
29 April 2016, 04:35 PM
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Mikee's car that they are being fitted to is not finished. There is a thread on the forum discussing the plus and negative opinions. Everyone is welcome to discuss and voice opinion but having a discussion over Two threads helps no-one. I can take negative but only from those who have bought and used them. The lad above with "1st hand knowledge" has done neither. We had a little to and fro online where he voiced his "opinion" and that's fine but there's no need to make stuff up to try and reinforce this. (no pun intended)
29 April 2016, 05:10 PM
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Oops. Who made you an expert?
Andy didn't post half of the information you are quoting if you read it. Someone else did.
Also he had an uprated gear set in there so it's hardly a back to back test. It is just conjecture and subjective anecdotes there's no proof in that post... They may or may not work. But for people not able to upgrade gear sets or go 6spd it is a cheap gamble to take.
Scubbay hasn't made any claims of their effectiveness etc. He has copied an apparently proven part and offered it put for a cheap price to help the community. If people are happy with them then happy days. If not its not a whole load of money wasted.
Maybe you should go somewhere else other than a sale thread to start arguments
29 April 2016, 05:22 PM
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Oops. Who made you an expert?
Andy didn't post half of the information you are quoting if you read it. Someone else did.
Also he had an uprated gear set in there so it's hardly a back to back test. It is just conjecture and subjective anecdotes there's no proof in that post... They may or may not work. But for people not able to upgrade gear sets or go 6spd it is a cheap gamble to take.
Scubbay hasn't made any claims of their effectiveness etc. He has copied an apparently proven part and offered it put for a cheap price to help the community. If people are happy with them then happy days. If not its not a whole load of money wasted.
Maybe you should go somewhere else other than a sale thread to start arguments
Andy didn't post half of the information you are quoting if you read it. Someone else did.
Also he had an uprated gear set in there so it's hardly a back to back test. It is just conjecture and subjective anecdotes there's no proof in that post... They may or may not work. But for people not able to upgrade gear sets or go 6spd it is a cheap gamble to take.
Scubbay hasn't made any claims of their effectiveness etc. He has copied an apparently proven part and offered it put for a cheap price to help the community. If people are happy with them then happy days. If not its not a whole load of money wasted.
Maybe you should go somewhere else other than a sale thread to start arguments
OOoops
I WASN'T quoting "Andy" although he is another expert,
And again if you understood how a gearbox actually functioned maybe you would agree,
Doesn't really take an expert just a little mechanical knowledge,
So no gamble in it just waste if we are honest,
They do look nice
I had my mate asking me about these because of the "Claims" he read about blast plates in general,
Only because he DIDN'T understand,
As i says hope he makes a killing,
If there's demand then supply them !!
30 April 2016, 10:58 PM
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OK Just as a relevant update: Within the family we have a budget sprint car with a very low spec build on an sc46. No fancy shyiite. Version 3 budget forged build with a 752 housed Possum Bourne 5 speed. Today this car beat the fastest Legacy in the world on a hillclimb not once but twice. Over the previous 2 seasons the gearbox was the Achilles heel, often sticking in gears so much so that the owner put an inspection hole in the gearbox so he could reach in and correct the gearset between runs. To date, this season this car has not had a gearbox issue. Nothing, nada, sweet fa. The gearbox has performed faultlessly. Did the gearbox plates help? I make no claims. Without them the box was out after every event. You decide! This is now, current and undeniable. The haters will hate but none of them have any experience only opinions.
30 April 2016, 11:06 PM
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OOoops
I WASN'T quoting "Andy" although he is another expert,
And again if you understood how a gearbox actually functioned maybe you would agree,
Doesn't really take an expert just a little mechanical knowledge,
So no gamble in it just waste if we are honest,
They do look nice
I had my mate asking me about these because of the "Claims" he read about blast plates in general,
Only because he DIDN'T understand,
As i says hope he makes a killing,
If there's demand then supply them !!
I WASN'T quoting "Andy" although he is another expert,
And again if you understood how a gearbox actually functioned maybe you would agree,
Doesn't really take an expert just a little mechanical knowledge,
So no gamble in it just waste if we are honest,
They do look nice
I had my mate asking me about these because of the "Claims" he read about blast plates in general,
Only because he DIDN'T understand,
As i says hope he makes a killing,
If there's demand then supply them !!
01 May 2016, 04:07 PM
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Thats why i wouldnt waste my money.
Manufacture ??
Yea they look very hard to make hahaha.
Take all of 20 mins on autocad.
Anyone who understands how a gearbox actually functions would agree. But looks like theres not many of thoses people out there eh.
01 September 2016, 05:06 PM
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Still available?
As discussed in the earlier thread I have 4 sets available. Similar design to the moore plates (blast plates) but at a more competitive price. I personally test fit every set on a gearbox. Come with everything required and even instructions with relevant torque settings. I have a few photos of the first batch of 10 that were made.
£160 delivered tracked and insured anywhere in the UK
£160 delivered tracked and insured anywhere in the UK
I've just found this thread and am quite excited! Do you still make these blast plates and, if so, what do I need to do to get a pair?
Thanks
Al
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