evo 9 hillclimb build log
#214
For now I just had a guy make me up a set of 4 so I can keep making progress on the other parts I've been prototyping. The wheel spacers and top hats for people keep distracting me from progress but I just have one set of those left to finish for now then its back to arm machining.
I have to put the car back together for annual tech in two weeks but I do plan on initial testing ready for Crows Pro in 6 weeks.
I have to put the car back together for annual tech in two weeks but I do plan on initial testing ready for Crows Pro in 6 weeks.
#215
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For now I just had a guy make me up a set of 4 so I can keep making progress on the other parts I've been prototyping. The wheel spacers and top hats for people keep distracting me from progress but I just have one set of those left to finish for now then its back to arm machining.
I have to put the car back together for annual tech in two weeks but I do plan on initial testing ready for Crows Pro in 6 weeks.
I have to put the car back together for annual tech in two weeks but I do plan on initial testing ready for Crows Pro in 6 weeks.
#216
Well I have it figured out, tool paths and fixtures to cut all the uprights for the opened area (have done 3 of the sets already), and the ducts all designed. Only thing I don't have yet is the duct itself. Sent Carl the files to see if his guys can make it from sheet metal easier than me making a die for crushing a pipe to the right shape.
#217
Posting pic in Carls thread because he'll have this same setup on Pikes Peak Hill Climb. But this is the duct and the open channel after clearance. Duct is 2.5" and nollij here verified they clear his axle and brake. He just needs to upgrade to 2.5" lines from 2 or 2.25" on the old kit.
#219
Well I have it figured out, tool paths and fixtures to cut all the uprights for the opened area (have done 3 of the sets already), and the ducts all designed. Only thing I don't have yet is the duct itself. Sent Carl the files to see if his guys can make it from sheet metal easier than me making a die for crushing a pipe to the right shape.
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Posting pic in Carls thread because he'll have this same setup on Pikes Peak Hill Climb. But this is the duct and the open channel after clearance. Duct is 2.5" and nollij here verified they clear his axle and brake. He just needs to upgrade to 2.5" lines from 2 or 2.25" on the old kit.
#221
We had some mold mishaps and ended up wasting a bunch of time - but learning a lot as we go.
Had to redo a few molds
And we finally got a usable part!
There are a few blemishes in the layup but it's crunch time so we'll use it!
Picked up a new sponsor
We have a Bryant furnace in the shop and love it. Also the car owners name is Bryant so it's fitting
Had to redo a few molds
And we finally got a usable part!
There are a few blemishes in the layup but it's crunch time so we'll use it!
Picked up a new sponsor
We have a Bryant furnace in the shop and love it. Also the car owners name is Bryant so it's fitting
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Posting pic in Carls thread because he'll have this same setup on Pikes Peak Hill Climb. But this is the duct and the open channel after clearance. Duct is 2.5" and nollij here verified they clear his axle and brake. He just needs to upgrade to 2.5" lines from 2 or 2.25" on the old kit.
With the 2.5" ducting, I will be making some sort of rigid 90° support/sleeve for the hose. There is no real room for play on the passenger side to let the hose move around. I will probably use cheap, aluminum, intercooler pipe and support it with aluminum angle from existing bolt holes.
I do need to get some longer brake caliper bolts though as the brake duct + nordlock washer is an extra 1/4" of depth.
#225
got the other door off of the mold. had a coworker that has experience from aero design come over and give us a hand and a lot of pointers. the lines in the middle are from where i got froggy with the brush and dug into the mold release. lesson learned. they should sand out nicely.
and these featherweight fellas showed up
The quality is amazing and price is impressive. we have a tubing bender and tig welder at the shop but it just didnt make sense to make out own.
and these featherweight fellas showed up
The quality is amazing and price is impressive. we have a tubing bender and tig welder at the shop but it just didnt make sense to make out own.