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^ Rep! Just for safety, 10 minutes isn't enough cure time. You'll only partially cure the prepreg resin in that time. It'll feel cured down at room temperature but might go bendy and (worst case) sticky if it sees any heat around the engine. Thanks for the heads up. According to EasyComposites, their out of autoclave prepreg cures in this time at 150 deg C. However. I put the item in cold and heat up to temp, then leave it for 20 minutes, just to make sure :-) At the moment the only carbon near the engine are the footwells, bonnet and bulkhead. The bulkhead carbon was made for me some time ago and I cut it up to fit. The footwells are vacuum wet lay. The bonnet was made by Carbon Weezel a few years back and has been post cured. I see a lot of heat shield fitting in my future :-)
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My engine guru came over this evening to chack over progress. It wasn't too painful Overall Geoff seemed happy with my efforts. He liked my solution to the reservour issue, especially when I showed him how they are accessed :-) Not too many changes needed.
Latest thinking on sensors is to keep them off the engine so as to reduce vibration induced errors/failures. Sorted out location for boost controller, 4 bar MAP, various sensors and coil pack.
Agreed on the location and design of water header tank and swirl pot. Need to change a few buttons on the steering wheel from latch to momentary. Need to get an analog boost gauge so boost can be easily monitored. Geoff will sort out part numbers for sensors, including the expensive but critical Lambda sensor.
I need to make fixing brackets for sensors and an oil distribution block that has 3 take offs rather than the standard 2. When I have completed this lot Geoff will come over and look at plug leads and other wiring and plumbing issues.
Oh, yeah, also need a pressure switch in the clutch line so gearbox can't be shifted out of neutral without clutch being engaged.
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May 13, 2017 22:26:15 GMT
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tristanh
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May 13, 2017 23:00:30 GMT
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Does the coil pack not need a heat sink?
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Whether you believe you can, or you cannot, you're probably right.
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May 14, 2017 19:00:49 GMT
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Does the coil pack not need a heat sink? Not as far as I am aware, but I will check on Monday.
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May 14, 2017 19:01:45 GMT
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Sensor and coil pack bracket painted to hide the tacky and posey carbon :-) Added ends and centre support for extra stiffness.
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Last Edit: May 14, 2017 19:02:12 GMT by nalesutol
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May 15, 2017 10:06:39 GMT
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If that's just a regular ford EDIS coil it'll be fine without a heat sink
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Too many projects, not enough time.
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May 15, 2017 11:40:42 GMT
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If that's just a regular ford EDIS coil it'll be fine without a heat sink Cheers :-)
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May 15, 2017 21:05:12 GMT
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jamesd1972
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Sensor and coil pack bracket painted to hide the tacky and posey carbon :-) Added ends and centre support for extra stiffness. Her Neubauer will be turning in his grave at all the added weight... James
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Her Neubauer will be turning in his grave at all the added weight... James But I'm guessing he's nowt better to do?
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May 16, 2017 12:57:52 GMT
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Sensor and coil pack bracket painted to hide the tacky and posey carbon :-) Added ends and centre support for extra stiffness. Her Neubauer will be turning in his grave at all the added weight... James :-) But it is now less than 80gms and I haven't perfected.....yet, weightless fixings :-)
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jamesd1972
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May 16, 2017 13:13:42 GMT
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I was only worried about the paint !
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May 16, 2017 23:23:07 GMT
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I was only worried about the paint ! Yeah, it is a bit of a dilemma, extra weight or carbon weave showing. Actually, the extra weight of the paint is offset by not having to add a gel coat to the carbon in order to achieve the shiny finish so beloved by poseurs :-)
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jamesd1972
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Phew, (big sigh of relief). Normal service in place ! Keep up the good work & updates James
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May 17, 2017 18:40:15 GMT
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Glad that I put your mind at rest :-) OK, will do James. Electronic boost controller bracket made and first fit. Bracket made out of scrap carbon, something I imagine most car modders have lying about....................... Cut AV bolt ends will be tidied up prior to final fit.
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May 18, 2017 20:14:20 GMT
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I was looking at the bolts attaching the steering knuckle joint to the column sections and didn't like the amateurish way it was done. I decided that I should use some cove washers so that the nuts and bolts seated better to the curved surface. However, it transpires that these washers aren't cheap. Trident Racing Supplies offers them at £12.74 a pair. Two pairs plus shipping plus VAT equates to just over £30....for 4 washers and they weren't even titanium! Oh, well, I need them. I was just about to ring up when I thought, hang on a minute, I have a lathe and a CNC mill, why not make them? A little over an hour later I had 4 washers fitted to the column. Cost? Bar from stock and a little electricity. A little sanding and they fitted fine, quite chuffed.
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tristanh
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May 18, 2017 22:29:02 GMT
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12.74 a pair!! Ffs.
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Whether you believe you can, or you cannot, you're probably right.
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May 18, 2017 22:54:11 GMT
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A tad expensive, I agree :-)
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May 18, 2017 23:15:55 GMT
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Look great, but how much did they weigh? You will need to drill some holes somewhere to offset them
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