Got the new assemblies today -- and the Roadster is back on the road. Will post pics after I upload 'em.

Video of 4k rpm clutch dump or ban. We need to know this one works.

:D

:yes:

I say he lifts :yes:

Busted axle
 

So here's the carrier that holds this little POS "stub axle" --- which in turn holds the wheel on the car!


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...e/IMG_2137.jpg


Pretty simple job -- take the tire/wheel off -- undo the half shaft u-joint - and unbolt the bearing assembly.



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...e/IMG_2141.jpg



The NEW bearing assembly with stub axle.



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...e/IMG_2138.jpg




Big difference in old (right side) and new (the other right side - HAHAHAHAHA)



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...e/IMG_2143.jpg




The OLD - WEAK - Twisted and sheared versions.... Note how clean this POS is sheared off!



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...e/IMG_2148.jpg



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...e/IMG_2146.jpg



When you shear it like this -- there is NOTHING holding the wheel to the car except the pressure of the tire holding it in place. Hit a big enough bump and you "could" separate the two pieces and end up doing some major "oh craps".


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...e/IMG_2145.jpg

This rear end is based on technology that uses the shafts as load-bearing members. If one member breaks..... (gulp).

Newer CV-based rears have upper and lower control arms.

Thanks for sharing the photos!



--Eric

How in the world did that happen on such a light car? I can't believe you were that unlucky. They've been selling these types of setups for a long time, and as far as I know, there isn't anything about your car in particular that would put that much additional stress on these vs. any other roadster?

Let's hope for better luck with the new ones!

That's the million dollar question isn't it......


I've owned MANY mid year Corvettes and beat on 'em like I did my children... and never broke anything. Ever. Including big block cars. Go figure.


BTW - Kids will be on work release soon enough....

nice upgrade

tweaks and a few mods :rofl: I saw this car in person, absolutely beautiful. Tweaks and a few mods :rofl: :lateral: