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Author: Subject: How difficult is it to push at BEC up an inclline?
JekRankin

posted on 21/5/18 at 07:20 PM Reply With Quote
How difficult is it to push at BEC up an inclline?

I'm moving my car to a new lock up shortly.

The car will need to be reversed into the lock-up due to the approach angle, but there's a small incline to contend with at the entrance - probably only a 60-70mm high, over a distance of 1m or so.

I guess I won't know until I try.... but what's the chances I'll manage to push the Fury up this? I was unable to do so with my mk1 MX5 (1050kgs approx.) so I am a little concerned!

Jek

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CosKev3

posted on 21/5/18 at 07:26 PM Reply With Quote
The fury should be about half the weight!

But it still won't be easy if it's 70mm over a mtr IMO

But saying that if you can get a bit of a run up that helps massively I've found pushing mine about

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ian locostzx9rc2

posted on 21/5/18 at 07:27 PM Reply With Quote
I could easy push my car and bike engined strikers up the ramps of my trailer so it shouldn’t be an issue .
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avagolen

posted on 21/5/18 at 07:36 PM Reply With Quote
Hi Jek,

I push mine into the garage most times. Small incline but not that steep .
Can you push the roll bar? If not it that could be a challenge. If it is too difficult, how about a 12 volt winch and a battery just to pull it In?
All the best.

Len.





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JekRankin

posted on 21/5/18 at 07:54 PM Reply With Quote
Haha, yep the Fury will only be 450kg or thereabouts...

Len, that's a great idea. I will be able to push against the roll bar, but if I struggle on my own, I'll take a look at a winch....


Cheers,
Jek

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Angel Acevedo

posted on 22/5/18 at 04:30 AM Reply With Quote
A two to one or three to one pulley arrangement may do it for you...
Resetting it may be a nuissance...
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jelly head

posted on 22/5/18 at 07:14 AM Reply With Quote
If you're able to rather than just pushing, roll a tyre/wheel with your hand, it will give you much more leverage.
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adithorp

posted on 22/5/18 at 07:32 AM Reply With Quote
Shouldn't be s problem. I push mine up similar dppoe onto ramp at work. I can do steeper onto trailer, though that's close to the limit so tend to get help.





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Phil.J

posted on 22/5/18 at 09:11 AM Reply With Quote
Just fit a cheap manual winch at the rear of the garage and it will be a simple job to pull it in.
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loggyboy

posted on 22/5/18 at 09:41 AM Reply With Quote
I move my tintops that cant move under their own steam using a chock and a large breaker bar turning against the hub nut. Makes it a 1 man job done in stages. Just make sure you arent undoing and check them before you next use the car if your concerned they may have loosened/over tightened.





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nick205

posted on 22/5/18 at 03:34 PM Reply With Quote
2 men should push the kit easy enough - finding somewhere to push might be harder work as GRP bodywork won't like it.

[Edited on 22/5/18 by nick205]

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posted on 22/5/18 at 06:03 PM Reply With Quote
Keep wheel chocks handy. Hate for it to roll forwards if you slip etc.
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Angel Acevedo

posted on 22/5/18 at 06:51 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by MikeR
Keep wheel chocks handy. Hate for it to roll forwards if you slip etc.

Pulling towards the wall takes care of this..





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