Why not go with a simple full width sheet of ally, it would keep the engine bay clean
Si
Carbon doesn't fray if you cut it with a diamond wheel. I use a small wheel on a die grinder/demel, you can you normal cutting discs but they with wear very quickly. Carbide bits at a very slow speed is best for drilling.
You only need two tools in life - wd-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the wd-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.
And if you can't fix it with a hammer,you've got an electrical problem!
Cutting carbon sheets is no problem. Cutting dry carbon fabric is a different kettle of fish though
Just my luck. If anyone has one in perfect condition, please drop me a PM. Tell you what, your car looks in amazing condition
Despite being told it can’t be done, what I have decided to do is attempt to wet lay one in full sheets of CF material. No pieces, no joins. If it all goes horribly wrong (and I will know after the first layer is applied) it’s only going to cost me a Sq M of carbon fabric, gelcoat & resin. Working with CF is nothing like working with fibreglass and I am looking at this as a learning exercise. At least I have the mould to make another out of fibreglass. I appreciate that CF is probably not the best material in terms of durability for such a vulnerable part, but the car isn’t going to see much action.
Next job is to fit the exhaust. Back cat pipe is stainless but the mild steel flanges were corroded. I dipped them in Deox C like this
Edit: Jim, what have you done? I can’t upload piccys
Pete
SXOC Member Number : 317
Oh.... perhaps try oversized carbon, and put tape where you want to cut, and cut that No fraying
Kevlar sheers are your friend
I tell you what my friend, you have some serious skills!!! Been quietly looking at this thread since i joined the SXOC, im still gosmacked at the detail and committment thats been put into this car, its awesome, best bit of internet reading iv read. Although i cant see how you can drive it again, i mean its cleaner than my dinner plates.
I have a question though, whats the best way of removing waxoyl, existing sealant and paint off the underside of the car? I was planning on attacking with degreaser and a drill with a wirebrush fitted.
Thanks Pete! the box has been painted since that pic,and the oil weep from the bolt has been sorted!
Theres probably some good ones still around!
You only need two tools in life - wd-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the wd-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.
And if you can't fix it with a hammer,you've got an electrical problem!
Getting close to firing it up now. Fitted the exhaust and induction kit today. I need some PAS fluid though, nipped into Halfords but came out with nothing as there were loads of different types. The shop assistant was unsure of which type I needed. Manual says the recommended fluid is Dexron. I thought you just used auto transmission fluid
If anyone could shed some light on the technicalities of PAS fluid I would appreciate it. I also need some brake fluid, seems there are lots of that and all I understand dot 4 and 5 but what’s this synthetic stuff?
Pete
SXOC Member Number : 317
Dexron or equivilent STP is a good fluid to use 0.9 ltr IIRC brake fluid standard dot 4 is ok, or use synth dot 5 for track use (I use synth dot 4 in my racing S13 with no ill effects)
Hope that helps.
P.S. any chance of me raging this round a circuit when it is finished
Thanks. I phoned Opie and they sorted me out This is what I am using.
Engine - Silkolene Pro - S 5W-40
Box and diff - Silkolene Silktran Syn 5
Power steering - Motul DEXRON III
Brakes - MOTUL RBF 600 FACTORYLINE DOT 4 100% synthetic (lasts longer)
Antifreeze - Castrol
Raging it round a track
Pete
SXOC Member Number : 317
good news
You must be like an 8 year old on Xmas eve! hope it still works
You only need two tools in life - wd-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the wd-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.
And if you can't fix it with a hammer,you've got an electrical problem!
you truely are an insperation to all. the whole project in amazing. you have inspired me anyway, i have just decided to sort out the surface rust on the underneath of my 200 so thankyou.
I might bob round shortly for a look Pete. Would I have to be wrapped in cotton wool?
Not really, I’m $hitting myself in case nothing works
Good stuff As time goes on, decent examples will be hard to find.
Anytime mate although it’s probably best if it’s not raining, I don’t want to get it wet
I have quite a few update pics and a video on how to sort out a seized diff cooler pump
Pete
SXOC Member Number : 317