Landmaster Project - Part II

Vid6639 · 20th December 2008, 17:55

I think the rims are from the gypsy and have a larger offset as well. 205/60-15 is overkill for the car. You must be struggling without power steering.

Rudra uses 195/70-15 BF Goodrich on old BMW steel rims. They are a pefect fit and the wheels are neatly inside the body line.

JayD · 20th December 2008, 18:00

Too bad we don't get period looking whitewall radials here. Would've looked perfect on this car. Steer, how about sending a set over from dxb?

Steeroid · 20th December 2008, 18:01

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Originally Posted by vid6639

205/60-15 is overkill for the car. You must be struggling without power steering.

The car has power steering which is over-servoed - it feels TOO bloody light.

I didnt have a problem with it when it was manual either - my dad did, though. In fact I wanted to revert to manual after the logitec-like feel of the current steering box.

karlosdeville · 20th December 2008, 18:06

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Originally Posted by JayD

Too bad we don't get period looking whitewall radials here. Would've looked perfect on this car. Steer, how about sending a set over from dxb?

Kumho used to make a range of radials with the thin strip white wall. A friend uses them on his DeSoto, plus Ive seen some on a couple of Swifts. I belive they are available locally.

iraghava · 20th December 2008, 18:38

Either Kumho or Maxxis are your only options for whitewalls.

S.B.Jatti · 20th December 2008, 21:11

MRF still makes Crossply white wall tyres which they sell through some select dealers. Recently I bought a set from their New Delhi dealer , BK Tyres. Their telephone number is +91 9810430202, contact person Mr.Atul Kapoor.
S.B.Jatti.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayD

Too bad we don't get period looking whitewall radials here. Would've looked perfect on this car. Steer, how about sending a set over from dxb?

bsa1955 · 21st December 2008, 20:53

MRF white wall tyres 15 size are avbl in chennai. I did check with the main MRF dealer B M LAL. Stock of few tyres still with him. if any one requires i can advs the contact numbers.

cheers

Pradeep

prabhuav · 22nd December 2008, 13:00

Hey , come to think of it. Why dont we get an alloy for the gypsy pcd with a better offset so that the tyres sit well inside the car and we can then lower it a bit.

Vijay

vikram_d · 22nd December 2008, 13:34

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Originally Posted by prabhuav

Hey , come to think of it. Why dont we get an alloy for the gypsy pcd with a better offset so that the tyres sit well inside the car and we can then lower it a bit.

Vijay

Can be done, but you will have to ensure that the wheel does not touch anything at full lock in either direction.

prabhuav · 22nd December 2008, 14:07

With the current state of the power steering , the wheel will clear everything

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muneemmk · 17th January 2009, 23:26

Finally got to see some power steering Amby's connecting arm and measured the length of it's arm, the Normal Arm is 24cm long the powersteering version's arm is 19cm long , just replace it and the problem with the low turning radius is over , I had cut this arm and welded in my car (a very dangerous idea,if the welding brakes off it's ma'salaam habeebee) still it's almost 21cm long so i am also suffering from low turning radius will post pics of the arm that i am talking about. and good thing is it's avialable off the rack at coimbatore for around 900 bucks for a pair, only thing to figure out is weather it's compatibile with the Landy

muneemmk · 19th January 2009, 20:55

Here are couple of pics I snapped of an amby doing various periodic service at my usual workshop, it has a gear linkage to reduce the throws and also the powersteering.

Landmaster Project - Part II-connecting-arm.jpg

Landmaster Project - Part II-connecting-arm1.jpg

Landmaster Project - Part II-gear-linkage.jpg

Landmaster Project - Part II-gear-linkages.jpg

Possible mods for the Landy ? Chikku saar where are u ?

nikkibike · 22nd January 2009, 15:50

OOPPS... lots of happenings here... i was too busy at office for the last few weeks.

Dude Muneem.. thatz an awsome find and info.... i have already done something of this sort on landy's third arm and was waiting to get the steering column mounting over to take a test drive.. however I was not totally happy bout the quality of work done on that piece as cutting and welding a forged steel component is not a good idea technically! So thought of taking a test drive with the modified compenent and then go for a fresh forging and machining job later, if it is succussfull!

Bad and hectic issues at office kept me off from the car for few days. Today I went and thinking of finishing the steering mounting work by tomorrow. Anyways.. trying to locate the master of oldies to get a pair of third arm from coimby! JaaaaaaaayDDDD.... where are youuuu??! His cell if off now!!

speedzak · 22nd January 2009, 17:15

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Originally Posted by nikkibike

JaaaaaaaayDDDD.... where are youuuu??! His cell if off now!!

He is too busy helping out FiAT by bashing up Muneem!

So, the car is still in the process of undoing all damages?

prabhuav · 23rd January 2009, 11:27

I think it "will be " in the process for a long while now.

20th December 2008, 17:55	#406
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,728 Thanked: 43,463 Times View My Garage	I think the rims are from the gypsy and have a larger offset as well. 205/60-15 is overkill for the car. You must be struggling without power steering. Rudra uses 195/70-15 BF Goodrich on old BMW steel rims. They are a pefect fit and the wheels are neatly inside the body line.
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20th December 2008, 18:00	#407
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	Too bad we don't get period looking whitewall radials here. Would've looked perfect on this car. Steer, how about sending a set over from dxb?
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20th December 2008, 18:38	#410
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Either Kumho or Maxxis are your only options for whitewalls.
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21st December 2008, 20:53	#412
bsa1955 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: bangalore & Mysore Posts: 65 Thanked: 7 Times	MRF white wall tyres 15 size are avbl in chennai. I did check with the main MRF dealer B M LAL. Stock of few tyres still with him. if any one requires i can advs the contact numbers. cheers Pradeep
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22nd December 2008, 13:00	#413
prabhuav BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 672 Thanked: 128 Times View My Garage	Hey , come to think of it. Why dont we get an alloy for the gypsy pcd with a better offset so that the tyres sit well inside the car and we can then lower it a bit. Vijay
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22nd December 2008, 14:07	#415
prabhuav BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 672 Thanked: 128 Times View My Garage	With the current state of the power steering , the wheel will clear everything ..
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17th January 2009, 23:26	#416
muneemmk BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cochin Posts: 832 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	Finally got to see some power steering Amby's connecting arm and measured the length of it's arm, the Normal Arm is 24cm long the powersteering version's arm is 19cm long , just replace it and the problem with the low turning radius is over , I had cut this arm and welded in my car (a very dangerous idea,if the welding brakes off it's ma'salaam habeebee) still it's almost 21cm long so i am also suffering from low turning radius will post pics of the arm that i am talking about. and good thing is it's avialable off the rack at coimbatore for around 900 bucks for a pair, only thing to figure out is weather it's compatibile with the Landy
	() Thanks

19th January 2009, 20:55	#417
muneemmk BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cochin Posts: 832 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	Here are couple of pics I snapped of an amby doing various periodic service at my usual workshop, it has a gear linkage to reduce the throws and also the powersteering. Possible mods for the Landy ? Chikku saar where are u ?
	() Thanks

22nd January 2009, 15:50	#418
nikkibike BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: QoAS Posts: 526 Thanked: 4 Times	Wow!! OOPPS... lots of happenings here... i was too busy at office for the last few weeks. Dude Muneem.. thatz an awsome find and info.... i have already done something of this sort on landy's third arm and was waiting to get the steering column mounting over to take a test drive.. however I was not totally happy bout the quality of work done on that piece as cutting and welding a forged steel component is not a good idea technically! So thought of taking a test drive with the modified compenent and then go for a fresh forging and machining job later, if it is succussfull! Bad and hectic issues at office kept me off from the car for few days. Today I went and thinking of finishing the steering mounting work by tomorrow. Anyways.. trying to locate the master of oldies to get a pair of third arm from coimby! JaaaaaaaayDDDD.... where are youuuu??! His cell if off now!!
	() Thanks

23rd January 2009, 11:27	#420
prabhuav BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 672 Thanked: 128 Times View My Garage	I think it "will be " in the process for a long while now.
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