Tired of waiting for the worlds PTW manufacturers, especially BMW who have zero excuse, I've started yet another FF project, obviously E-powered, focussing on the rolling chassis, which I'm fairly familiar with, Usual boring old Mk11 Voyager HCS, still the world's best HCS system - but going through everything else piece by piece. looking to add lightness and simplicity. Here's the latest Upright, simplest yet, angled ball joint mounts to maximise potential suspension and steering movemnent. A Top Wishbone, utilising the male threaded ball joint I've finally found for this job (Mercedes 123 Outer track rod) and the Transverse Arm that pulls together all the steps taken with previous units. No more UJ, only one top bearing , with a skateboard wheel bearing at the lower end (As used on FJ) Hand control clamped directly to the arm for maximum steering precision, using "U" bolts clamps that allow adjustement of the hand control height and progresive collapse under accident impact (as demonstrated by 002).

Why are there two uprights and a different shorter wishbone? They're for FJ, to replace it's "Mk1" upright and wishbone. It'll get pissy if I ignore it. The difference in length reflects the absence of a Reliant engine, enabling the rider to move forward slighty. Coupled with the longer wishbone that moves the transverse arm pivot closer to the rider this allows the elimination of the UJ with separate steering column and bearing used on the Voyagers (and 001,002,and FJ)

Having direct access to a lathe accelerates progrees, design detail and assembly quality. Also quite fun. Will I finish this before I die of old age? I'll be the last to know. Don't expect immediate further progress, I've got to rebuild a Commando engine next to help pay for more bits.