preludeserge

I was browsing Ebay for used Wiggins clamps, because I can't afford new, and saw these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...26010

For some reason I always assumed Adel Wiggins Group and Hydraflow had some patents on these clamps, (simply for the reason that as simple as these clamp assemblies look, the prices on these are ridiculous) but I believe that was a wrong assumption, because quick Google search and their websites didn't reveal any patents listed for their tube connectors. They are however qualified to AS1650 and MIL-C-22263 spec. which I think qualifies them to be used in the military/navy/etc. by probably subjecting a product to pressure/temprature/constant usage tests and what not as well as tougher manufacturing standars. I highly doubt OBX would go through the trouble of getting these to conform to those, simply because that's not their market and maybe because they might not be as good quality wise (I don't know maybe looser tolerences, cheaper alloys, whatever). From the looks of things (especially the price ) I think they'll be just fine on my boosted econobox.

I bought a few assemblies and will compare them to my Wiggins and Hydraflow clamps. But I wanted to ask H-T if anybody else used them and found anything wrong with them, because sometimes as simple as the part maybe, OBX seems to find a way to fvck it up. A lot of their parts work just fine though.










Modified by preludeserge at 2:08 PM 11/2/2008

tony413

usually im agaisnt knock-offs but i honestly dont see the need for wiggins unless you have an all out moneys no issue race machine

vtecspeed1320

I seen these the other day too. Pretty soon they will have a carbon fiber intake too.

HiProfile

I can't wait until they make knock-off 88-91 EF chassis's. Finding one around these parts that isn't a rust bucket (or been JDM ricer a**-raped) is impossible.

/random response

Garage 808 Hatch

make sure to read, those do not come with the o-rings or the sleeve

HiProfile

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ebay &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This kit includes one purple clamshell clamp, one hard anodized o-ring sleeve, and two aluminum ferreles</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ebay &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Not included however are proper o-rings for the o-ring sleeve</TD></TR></TABLE>

Orings are easy to find, especially if Mcmaster.com ships to your door. Honestly I wouldn't want ANY rubber sold by any knock-off company - the quality is usually the worst.

Anyone have a diagram showing exactly how these work? Is it basicly like a v-band, except all pressure is axial (directly outwards from the center of the pipe) via the o-rings on that grey sleeve?

dai-18t

The sleev is part of the clamshell. Well the are with the wiggins anyways.

GT35R_EF

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HiProfile &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I can't wait until they make knock-off 88-91 EF chassis's. Finding one around these parts that isn't a rust bucket (or been JDM ricer a**-raped) is impossible.

/random response</TD></TR></TABLE>

lol, not THAT hard here atleast, I let one go for 700 that was MINT, and I picked up mine for 500 running and fully intact.

Garage 808 Hatch

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lol, not THAT hard here atleast, I let one go for 700 that was MINT, and I picked up mine for 500 running and fully intact.</TD></TR></TABLE>

he's not from the NW though. EF's are a dime a dozen here

redboost10

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he's not from the NW though. EF's are a dime a dozen here</TD></TR></TABLE>

haha, aint that the truth, we have four at the moment, all under 160k miles and clean titles

Garage 808 Hatch

i currently only have my drag crx now, but could **** on 4-5 clean all stock ef's in a 2 block radius

redboost10

when did you sell your hatch

AdamB18C1EK

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Garage 808 Hatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i currently only have my drag crx now, but could **** on 4-5 clean all stock ef's in a 2 block radius</TD></TR></TABLE>

haha me too. theres a nearby town where theyre all over the place. no rust. bone stock. some of them even automatics lol

sewell94

You could buy some hargett QDC clamps, they are very reasonably priced, and quicker/easier to use than the wiggins.

preludeserge

I received the clamps today. They came with o-rings even though the add says they come without them, and everything is of very nice quality (from machining/fit to anodizing). Apparently, besides 6061 Al the ferrules can be had in 304 ss from OBX. These OBX clamps look exactly the same as Wiggins aside from the few holes and laser etched part # on the Wiggins. The sleeve, latch fingers, hinge look exactly the same.

Still a little more expensive than silicone couplers/t-bolt clamps, but cheaper than Hargett QDC clamps, Accufab clamps and just a fraction of the cost of the real Wiggins/Hydraflow ones. Maybe I'll upload a couple of comparison pictures when I find my camera cord.

CoreyR

do you have a link to the ones you bought?

HiProfile

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CoreyR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">do you have a link to the ones you bought?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm guessing they were the ones he linked to in his FIRST post?

CoreyR

yeah i saw that, but i didnt notice it said OBX in the description because everything else in the auction said pegasus and he was talking about OBX so i thought maybe he found them elsewhere. my bad.

23hatchturbo

They look sick how are they working?? I might get a set if they work properly.

dai-18t

Good stuff about your feed back. I just bought originals two months back. Should have waited.

Mad that the colours are the same....In the pics the purple looks shinier.

PeakBoost

in for comparison pics

Garage 808 Hatch

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by redboost10 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">when did you sell your hatch</TD></TR></TABLE>

we're turning it into a auto-x car. gotta have something to play with our VW buddies.

redboost10

aaahhhh, come on graig, your a straight liner

Garage 808 Hatch

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by redboost10 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">aaahhhh, come on graig, your a straight liner</TD></TR></TABLE>

Imma still drag race too, seems I'm pretty decent at corners too

Turbocivic94

They look the same to me. might have to try them.