VIS valves project - oil barrier with position indicators

[workaholic_ro]

Small and unimportant update

Shaft extensions waiting for the cases.




Dashboard indicator:





I think it can fit anywhere without disturbing too much the original design of the car.

[workaholic_ro]

A more consistent update :lol:









"Family" photo:
1. Balance VIS valve oil barrier and position sensor.
2. Power VIS valve oil barrier and position sensor.
3. Under bonnet testing "device"
4. Dashboard indicator.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8hWzZOEQZU

Part II here: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=37268

[StevenWilliams]

So. How much are you going to start selling the kits for?

[workaholic_ro]

Originally Posted by StevenWilliams

So. How much are you going to start selling the kits for?

Judging by their enormous popularity and the huge enthusiasm on the forum they might be priceless
I mean I'm not sure if it is worth trying to make them for sale
Around 60 Euro (minor adjustments are possible after I'll make detailed calculations, I'm busy now with tests)...if will ever happen. :lol:

Edit: actually I'm afraid that either I didn't make myself clear and the explanations are confusing or really doesn't matter if the VIS valves are working and how are they working

[McMasters]

Truly fantastic work, I am very impressed with the concept. I wish you every success.

[workaholic_ro]

Originally Posted by McMasters

Truly fantastic work, I am very impressed with the concept. I wish you every success.

Thanks :lol:

...and here is a short clip with the power valve and the adapter (oil barrier + sensor) playing together. You may notice that it shows the actual position of the actuator and not if it is connected to power or not.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFpPe...e=channel_page

[madmax1975]

wow very impressive i think mine are not workin and if you are going to make these and sell them i will be buying them of you as these seem to be very sorted wish you the best with the project

[bad-head-day]

What a fantastic project, very impressive Do you have plenty of equipment to use, like a rapid prototype machine - the parts that look like injection moulded plastic would be expensive to make in small production runs. Just curious, and impressed

[workaholic_ro]

Originally Posted by bad-head-day

What a fantastic project, very impressive Do you have plenty of equipment to use, like a rapid prototype machine - the parts that look like injection moulded plastic would be expensive to make in small production runs. Just curious, and impressed

CNC machining & lasercut and a lot of handwork
Not cheap but I enjoyed making them.

[Jules]

Amazing work Fidel!
I wish you all the luck with this project!

Slightly off topic here but this is the very reason I would like to see realistic membership fees like £25-£35 per year for this club.
The Owner's Club would then have the resources to finance the massive investment for projects like this rather than rely on Club members with limited funding.

The SOC (Triumph Stag Owners Club) achieved this couple of Decades ago & worked along side the British Motor Heritage to start producing OEM chassis member box sections & OEM pressings of front & rear wings.

In another scenario, I cannot produce Fan Resistor kits forever so there needs to be a Club Strategy in place for the long term longevity of our Cars.
Kaiser's Metal Thermostat housing is another example which I very much hope succeeds

Have you started a Wanted list for these Barrier Kits?
Crofts did such a list for Door Finishers taking orders of 50 at a time.
I believe you are going to need 100's of orders to minimise your production costs

Best of luck to you

Regards
Jules