Stage One Kit Fitted
Posted 17 November 2013 - 10:33 AM
hi sorry probably in the wrong section but it is coming to the point that its a styling issue..
Im running a solid copper brake pipe throught the car to the rear brakes and have got it through the bulkhead ok but ive run it down the left of the exhaust tunnel but was wondering if other peopl have pics on where they have run theirs? I think im happy with it but now im questioning myself? any help would be great!
Speeding Along Now
Posted 17 November 2013 - 09:48 PM
Pop some photos up and then can comment on it
Twisted Paint Polisher!!!
Posted 17 November 2013 - 10:14 PM
We will eventually be running some down the l/h side on Project Erm along with the power cable.
Definitely Not Camp Or A Freddy
Posted 17 November 2013 - 10:37 PM
got them on Ratty, brake , fuel and battery cables inside
Edited by camp freddy, 17 November 2013 - 10:48 PM.
Mine is purple, but I have been told that's normal
Posted 17 November 2013 - 10:38 PM
got them on Ratty, brake , fuel and battery cables inside
Up Into Fourth
Posted 17 November 2013 - 10:49 PM
Definitely Not Camp Or A Freddy
Posted 17 November 2013 - 10:51 PM
got them on Ratty, brake , fuel and battery cables inside
Are you allowed to run fuel lines inside?
Four Mot's done..... copper pipe 8mm diameter
Stage One Kit Fitted
Posted 17 November 2013 - 10:58 PM
right the brake line in these photos is pretty much how ive got mine! but completely forgot about the fuel one! was gonna run braided all the way but whats peoples view on this?
Definitely Not Camp Or A Freddy
Posted 17 November 2013 - 11:06 PM
right the brake line in these photos is pretty much how ive got mine! but completely forgot about the fuel one! was gonna run braided all the way but whats peoples view on this?
as you can see mine are solid pipes ,but you could run them through a braide
Up Into Fourth
Posted 17 November 2013 - 11:50 PM
Isnt fuel lines being run inside a little too risky ? rather spill fuel all over the road then in the cabin...
Up Into Fourth
Posted 17 November 2013 - 11:51 PM
Up Into Fourth
Posted 17 November 2013 - 11:54 PM
Why would the fuel come out anyway?
Its an unforeseeable possibility
Mine is purple, but I have been told that's normal
Posted 18 November 2013 - 12:07 AM
Why would the fuel come out anyway?
Its an unforeseeable possibility
Up Into Fourth
Posted 18 November 2013 - 12:09 AM
Perfect axample of an unforseeable acciedent, plus what would insurers have to say ?
I am a shed dragger.
Posted 18 November 2013 - 07:46 PM
I have to agree that interior fuel lines on a road car really isn't very sensible. I can certainly see the point of them on a track, or rally car, due to the risk of ripping the fuel line off during the race and therefore being out of the event. But as I often say here, the track and the road are two very different environments, with very different hazards and safety systems in place. In an autosport event the driver is likely to be wearing flame retardant clothing, there should be medical and fire/rescue cover on hand and you're unlikely to be involved in a head on impact with a transit van! The benefits of having an interior fuel line on a track/rally car therefore far outweigh the potential risks that it poses.
In a road car though I don't see that there is any real benefit, other than it providing a track/rally look. The forces involved in a potential road collision are much less predictable than in auto sport and the emergency services aren't immediately on hand if something goes wrong either, therefore the risks of an interior fuel line on a road car far outweigh the benefits. Putting an interior battery cable next to an interior fuel line is even less sensible. Any collision that's likely to fracture a copper fuel line, will undoubtedly also damage the battery cable as well, creating an ignition source virtually on top of escaping fuel!
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