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Alain, thanks for the confirmation on the weight, and the great photos! Looking forward to your install... When is your next race?

 

First race is in May. But I'd like to test in April. Coming too fast...lots of work left!

 

You'd think people here actually wanted to learn something!

Matt

ps, thanks for sharing.

 

Been learning from Don lately?

 

Good info for me as I will be tackling the same task next week.
Thanks for the update.
Is it just me, or are those brackets identical?

 

Brackets, you mean the bushing holders? If yes, the steel portion is the same. But the insert in the bushing is tapered on the R56 where it's flush on the R53.

 

Are there any updates to this?
Thanks

 

From our side, we are awaiting some more hardware and still have to machine a bushing.

Additionally, the caliper bracket will need a very slight bit of machining to further the machined portion lower down the bracket. The arm being larger means that it needs a tiny bit more clearance.

I won't have access to a camera for a while to show.

 

Visuals of what we believe will require modifications:

Lower shock bushing. This comes part of the R56 shock. I guess for all of you hoping an R53 shock would fit (on an R56) , you'll probably need this piece machined first. May be we should make a few extra sets ...

For the caliper bracket, It barely needs a brush to continue the machined surface - and one side only - just can't remember which one any more. Barely. We'll see soon...

 

Alain, I/we truly appreciate you paving the way here... and for sharing! And YES, a few extra sets - PLEASE. Looking forward to more info. Thanks.

 

I would absolutely buy the extra parts needed for this conversion- Please make extras if possible.

 

Thanks for the updates on your project JP,
I was really hoping to have mine installed before AMVIV but thats not looking very promissing at the moment...
So far I have one R56 alloy arm and I am still waiting for the other side to find its way to its new home
It looks like we've got a bit more work to do than just plug and play but from your updates it still looks fairly straight forward after a bit of persuasion anyway. Please keep us updated on your progress.

Edit: Just herd from my distibutor that the other arm is on its way to me... finally!

 

Bushings/inserts machined...

Sorry. Poor quality picture.

 

We decided just to file the extra material needed to clear the carrier. Easy job... another poor picture.

 

Looks like Helix made the bushings for us!!!

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=96075

 

That should work just fine

 

and yes, they are there. Pretty simple peice really, but if you need it you need it. Erik was also talking some pricing for arm kits, but I'll leave that to him to talk about. Give him a call!

Matt

 

My R56 arms finally arrived late last week too late to attempt an install before AMVIV. Turns out to be fortuitous as I picked up a set of bushings there from HELIX. Hopefully that will make the install a much smoother experience. I'll be posting my progress once I get started.

 

blumini, think you'll tackle the project this weekend? Really curious, probably like quite a few here. Thanks much.

 

Probably be my project for next week.
Problem is I've got too many projects going at the same time!
...and some of them aren't even M/C related!

 

I guess you are in the spotlight of sorts. No pressure though, at least not from me . Iv'e got my share of projects around the house, so I understand... and it's dang tax time again!

If you are in the Bay Area of CA, and want any assistance, let me know...