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Re: My new track project

#226 Post by richard4040 »

:jump4joy: :clapping: :gleam:
eightiesflamer

Re: My new track project

#227 Post by eightiesflamer »

Darren
When are we going to be able to buy your stuff.
Ta
Darren.
DF

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#228 Post by DF »

eightiesflamer wrote:Darren
When are we going to be able to buy your stuff.
Ta
Darren.
Not really thought about that
I need to crack on with my car first ,
I will be making a few spares of all the bits as im bound to come off track at some point
So i will prob sell some off
The resin i use has a shelf life of a year too so i will need to use it all up as its £££
Done the gell coat today
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DF

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#229 Post by DF »

front end mold done
came out great
Not all the mold is in the photo there is a piece which bolts to the top to make the return flange just inside the bonnet line
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I will be glad when ive finnished these molds its getting messy
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Only few bits left
2 rear wings
I rear valance
Bonnet with vents
boot
Rear roof where the sprint badge goes the vinyl covered bit ,Only covering this instead of the vinyl,
Pair of headlamp surrounds
Bumpers
Door hinges (was going to make in alloy but its a challenge to do in carbon)
Rear Fire wall
Revised dash,
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Re: My new track project

#230 Post by lazeruspete »

ive just revisited this thread. :eyes4u:

how's things going?
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#231 Post by maximus »

Awesome project.This is an excellent read.You dont find this much detail in a magazine article.Thats what i love about forums.

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Inconel?
you must have won the lottery :lol:
We use this at work on reactors.EXPENSIVE STUFF.
Does the "F"(df) stand for fabricator?
Keep up the fantastic work.
If i win the lottery i might just pay you a visit. :D
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Re: My new track project

#232 Post by xvivalve »

You could have borrowed my mould for the front panel Daz!
DF

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#233 Post by DF »

lazeruspete wrote:ive just revisited this thread. :eyes4u:

how's things going?
Yes still ongoing
Lots of detail work so not much progress.
I will post some pickkys
DF

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#234 Post by DF »

maximus wrote:Awesome project.This is an excellent read.You dont find this much detail in a magazine article.Thats what i love about forums.

P.s

Inconel?
you must have won the lottery :lol:
We use this at work on reactors.EXPENSIVE STUFF.
Does the "F"(df) stand for fabricator?
Keep up the fantastic work.
If i win the lottery i might just pay you a visit. :D
Thanks :D
DF

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#235 Post by DF »

xvivalve wrote:You could have borrowed my mould for the front panel Daz!
Thanks Alun
I would have been worried if i had borrowed yours in case i damaged it .
but i also dont like to bother people,
Thanks Again. :D
DF

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#236 Post by DF »

This is the dash i have modded to take a mold from .
I want the gauges to the left to be at the correct angle
Also want the dash to finnish nice around the rollcage wrapping around the door bars and crash bar
Couple of early piccys
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It does fit snugly door bars arnt welded in yet
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I think it will look nice in carbon,
I have also put an alloy insert in which i will take out before molding
so i can make another panel which the gauges will fit in then this will fit flush in the dash
Also done a bit on the rear radiator conversion
This is where the air will come in from to cool the rad
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This is the start of the air scoop
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This panel will be molded i can then start the inner part of the scoop which will have 8" pipes feeding the rad box
I can then bond the 2 carbon pieces together and fit
The rear wings are going to be carbon but will be painted the air scoops will be left carbon
Both sides are to be modded
Still a lot of flatting to do to the dash bfore i mold it as it has to be perfect as it will bug me if not.lol
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Re: My new track project

#237 Post by Jon Tilson »

Awesome. I can see a big market for a carbon front panel...

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Re: My new track project

#238 Post by lazeruspete »

i know its a silly question considering the beautifulness that is before me, but have you thought about paint?
1980 Dolomite Sprint Track Day Car....KLJ 895W. now redtopiffied :P

viewtopic.php?f=19&t=23031

Volkswagen Golf MK3 Gti....R301UUJ. RIP 22-5-13
Volkswagen Golf MK4 TDGTI 150 MM53VNT Sold 7-8-17
BMW 320d Coupe M-Sport YL08 XBZ with factory fitted Performance Pack - Sold 22/05/21
BMW 330d Touring M-Sport WN63 XPY - best daily ever

Proud TDC Member!
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#239 Post by DF »

lazeruspete wrote:i know its a silly question considering the beautifulness that is before me, but have you thought about paint?
Yes
2 options
Red with carbon arches .roof, front and rear wing vents ,spoiler, diffuser in pure carbon
Or ford frozen white same carbon bits,
OHH and currently looking into fitting an RB 6 Cyl engine.
richard4040

Re: My new track project

#240 Post by richard4040 »

Ill throw the first vote in for frozen white :D
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