ManwithSupra Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Couldn't you have kept a bonnet stay in the pits instead of removing the bonnet? Those dampers sure do look good though Yeah I could have but these are nicer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 Finally got around to checking out my lines kit today, that along with the hubstands and Intercomp corner weighing kit should allow me to re-set the car up now there has been some movements of things like fuel tank etc https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-9/69583_611775592230421_1794593103_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-9/10006493_611775625563751_1590117979_n.jpg https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10001462_611775672230413_1270988523_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/1454628_611775705563743_191476809_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) Hmmm lots more carbon fibre cloth and Soric core mat... I wonder what that could mean??...some BIG updates to follow soon https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/1495455_620018268072820_2358882138022918099_n.jpg Edited April 9, 2014 by ManwithSupra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hmmm lots more carbon fibre cloth and Soric core mat... I wonder what that could mean??...some BIG updates to follow soon https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/1495455_620018268072820_2358882138022918099_n.jpg Sweet! I hope to see this in action as some point in future. Pure animal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 (edited) Done some carbon work today lots more carbon to come.. https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/10246298_621838587890788_7622123242482211011_n.jpg https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/10171841_621838617890785_3763552650902844690_n.jpg https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1.0-9/10176107_621838634557450_2233583000174783905_n.jpg https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1.0-9/10150552_621838671224113_48682789768615588_n.jpg Edited April 13, 2014 by ManwithSupra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) Well chuffed this new panel works out 82% lighter then the aluminum panel its replacing... and its very ... very strong. Once all aluminum panels/brackets/parts have been replaced with carbon we will be looking at a massive saving moving forward... more to follow. Edited April 15, 2014 by ManwithSupra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Where is this panel for ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Where is this panel for ? This particular panel is going to be the replacement of one of the transmission tunnel panels. In the end all of these panels will be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 You'll be making a vacuumed carbon tub next! Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Very nice matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) You'll be making a vacuumed carbon tub next! Nice work! Cheers Chris I am also in the middle of building a PID controlled post curing composites oven so I can increase the working temp of the carbon panels/parts as some of them will get near very hot items. Once all the flat panels have been replaced I will be also be making full carbon doors & wings (none of this fiberglass backed stuff) maybe even attempt a bonnet (We will see as these are hard). - - - Updated - - - Very nice matey Cheers mate Edited April 15, 2014 by ManwithSupra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I have spare dash panel if you want to practice more complex shapes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I would say a bonnet is easy compared to a full door in carbon. As my neighbour is an ex McLaren composites guy who now works from home on all manner of exotica, I tend to just throw him some money. I did attempt some carbon vac work, but you obviously have MUCH more patience than I have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) I would say a bonnet is easy compared to a full door in carbon. As my neighbour is an ex McLaren composites guy who now works from home on all manner of exotica, I tend to just throw him some money. I did attempt some carbon vac work, but you obviously have MUCH more patience than I have Yeah possibly, I suppose it depends on the bonnet, I was thinking directly in relation to my bonnet with the big center vent for the V-Mount. Could prove to be a bit tricky, although saying that there are a few ways around tricky bits a Standard supra bonnet, or any standard bonnet with no cutouts etc will be as easy as doing flat panels. With regards patience, I am not usually one for it... it is frustrating to wait for 36/48 hours to get to the point of demoulding You can cure quicker than this by using a faster catalyst but then you run the risk of the resin becoming unusable for infusion after about 15 mins, this is OK on small parts but for large infusions its a no go... This is one of the reasons I am building an oven, not only will it make the carbon part more temperature stable, it will also cut curing time to around 6-8 hours, which is FAR more reasonable. Edited April 15, 2014 by ManwithSupra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 (edited) Preparing more carbon today for lots of carbon panel work over the next few days. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/79394850/IMAG0347.jpg Edited April 17, 2014 by ManwithSupra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) Just realized I never put up a picture of what the results were. Pretty happy with the results so far https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/79394850/IMAG0351.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/79394850/IMAG0353.jpg This weighs 525 grams (untrimmed), whereas the panel its replacing weighs 1.2kg Edited April 20, 2014 by ManwithSupra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Nice finish. Nice regular, not displaced, weave pattern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Nice finish. Nice regular, not displaced, weave pattern Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Looks ace mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 Looks ace mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Another panel made https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/79394850/IMAG0360.jpg Nice mirror finish again https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/79394850/IMAG0361.jpg Started making stencils for some obscure panels. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/79394850/IMAG0362.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poshmalc Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Sorry if you've explained previously, but what sort of resin mix do you use? I've used surfboard stuff in the past but most of the parts I've attempted have gone Pete Tong, yours look amazing. I've seem some epic uv reactive resin in the States that only takes 30 seconds to cure as soon as it is exposed to sunlight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 (edited) Sorry if you've explained previously, but what sort of resin mix do you use? I've used surfboard stuff in the past but most of the parts I've attempted have gone Pete Tong, yours look amazing. I've seem some epic uv reactive resin in the States that only takes 30 seconds to cure as soon as it is exposed to sunlight I use specific low viscosity Infusion resin and a slow reacting catalyst. It has to be slow as it can take a while to infuse the resin into the part and the resin has to be useable for more than an hour in some cases, If you use a fast catalyst then you have a useable time of around 15 mins which is ok for small parts but no good for large items. It takes up to 24 hours to cure enough to demould in normal temps, but up to 7 days to fully harden. I am building an oven which will fully cure and harden the resin between 3-6 hours (100'c/60'c) which will be nice. Edited April 24, 2014 by ManwithSupra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poshmalc Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Wow, seriously impressive stuff bud, different league from me wrapping a few mirror covers in 2x2 twill haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 That is so outstanding an acheivement you now have to change your user name to "Carbon Dick" How do you cut/drill the finished panel? I'd imagine frayed edges if normal methods are used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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