Lotus Elan +2 : CV joint Drive Shafts
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- Опубликовано: 3 июл 2024
- Installation of Chapman struts and CV joint drive shafts
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captive bolt for the suspension, two minutes with a welder, well done, looked like fun!!!!
I installed CVDS from Elantrikbits this week. They were a doddle to fit and have transformed the way the car responds to the throttle. I also no longer have to worry about the doughnuts failing as I've fitted 3 sets in the last 3 years.
Yea, I’ve heard the donuts you get these days days are crap 😊
I have the Mick Miller CV joints on my +2, best £400 I ever spent on the car, it transformed the slow speed in traffic movement, no more kangarooing & power take up was instant, not having to wait for the donuts to load up.
Nice job mate
Thanks 👍
2.25” springs make fitting the struts so much easier!
Yes I bet they are easier with adjustable seats. Did you do a conversion on the rear of your Elan?
@@ianj3663 yeah, I did a video on it. Put konis in at the same time
IAN !!!! hello my old friend :)
Very useful and timely video..llI am also in the process of installing the same Kelvedon CV joints and lhaving trouble with tight holes in the diff and hub "ears" ; interesting to see you using a reamer: pls tell me what size you used. Thx.
Hi Tony, I used a 7/16 reamer. The first drive shaft I fitted I didnt ream the holes and as you saw in the video I struggled a bit. The second one I did ream the holes and managed to get the drive shaft in much easier and without having to compress the springs. Good luck with your install
@@ianj3663 thx..7/16 is the nominal stud diameter and is too tight on mine; I deformed the thread on one stud trying to bang it in, needed to withdraw (slide hammer!) and re thread the damaged stud; just found and bought a 29/64 reamer on ebay..Hope that will be OK.. thx for the idea...Tony