Winter 2012 mods...

[Ldub]

Yeh, I'm a booyotch for being such a tease...but...:slap: you...:laughing:

I'm in the process of re-working the hood scoop/insert...:smack:

My last attempt was less than a stunning success, so I done decided to take a "do-over"

First off, I always thought my hood scoop was about the right length, fore & aft, but not wide enough to suit my eye.

Soooooooo...the logical thing to do would be to widen it, yah?...:yesgray:

I waltzed it by the table saw @ work, then sectioned in a piece of plastic from the underside, bonded together with PC plastic epoxy, held together temp w/ screws, since the holes would be filled in the next few steps.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC020571.JPG

As can be seen, after sectioning in the center section, it's been back filled with several layers of FG cloth/resin, then kitty hair.



BTW...when cleaning old adhesives etc from your project, always have plenty of ventilation...otherwise...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02051.JPG

Anyhoo. @ this point in time, I have it widened by 2", & epoxied to the hood.

Am starting the build up/blending, using F-G mat & epoxy resin, then gonna sand/smooth everything out with kitty hair, & eventually cover the whole thing in CF.

Maybe more after tomorrow...:smilewink

[Triathlete]

Yea, but what about those lockers? :D

[Ldub]

Yea, but what about those lockers? :D

Rear has been locked since before the Gilbert MN run last fall...:yesgray:

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=21234&highlight=ski+jump+hill

You don't remember responding to that thread?...:smilewink

I will say that most of my fears of TOTALLY squirrely handling in the slippy stuph, weren't as bad as reality. Yeh, she gets a little more sideways, but not too bad.

[Triathlete]

Rear has been locked since before the Gilbert MN run last fall...:yesgray:

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=21234&highlight=ski+jump+hill

You don't remember responding to that thread?...:smilewink


I have a hard time remembering 2 days ago!:bwgy:
But don't you have a front sitting around someplace?

[Ldub]

I have a hard time remembering 2 days ago!:bwgy:
But don't you have a front sitting around someplace?

Noop...nyet...http://www.myemoticons.com/images/humor/embarrassed/empty-pockets.gif

But I know a guy...:naughty:

[VXorado]

ugh... hood scoop projects. I worked on my hood scoop last winter and it took forever because the fiberglass & finishing work was endless. I went with a WRX reverse hood scoop for heat extraction (like yours) & ended up Line-X-ing the hood insert to give it a finished look.

I've always liked your hood scoop but a little width will be a nice touch. I'll be interested in seeing the final pics with it mounted to the hood insert.

[Ldub]

I'll be interested in seeing the final pics with it mounted to the hood insert.

I'm going over to the shop a little later, & will bring the camera. You'll see some progress later in the day.

[pbkid]

ya, 3/4 width of the insert would be shweeeet..... :thumbup:

[Ldub]

I'm going over to the shop a little later, & will bring the camera. You'll see some progress later in the day.

OK...so I'm a lil late...:mbrasd:

Here are some more pics of the "evolution"...:smack:

Some more blending with kitty hair, + the addn of another layer of interest...:naughty:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02066.JPG

I decided to add a naca duct, to help extract more heat from under the hood...OK, Also cuz it's gonna look cule...:yesgray:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC020931.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02098.JPG

More blending, + the naca duct cut...:smack:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02104.JPG

I dunno what that arrow shaped thingy is gonna do...but...stay toon'd...:naughty:

Threre'll be more soon, & I should be applying the CF in the near future.

:thanx: for looking...:yesgray:

[VXorado]

Lookin'good. I don't understand the arrow but can't wait to see what you come up with.

[Ldub]

Lookin'good. I don't understand the arrow but can't wait to see what you come up with.

Ok...ya caught me at a weak moment...I'll spill...:mbrasd:

The arrow portion is gonna be inlaid into the CF with 1/8" aluminium, & will continue back to form the "floor" of the naca duct.

[VXorado]

Ok...ya caught me at a weak moment...I'll spill...:mbrasd:

The arrow portion is gonna be inlaid into the CF with 1/8" aluminium, & will continue back to form the "floor" of the naca duct.

:thumbup: That makes sense and should look REAL nice.

[Scott Larson]

Keep it up, and somebody's gonna mistake you for a bawdy man...:drool2:

[Ldub]

Keep it up, and somebody's gonna mistake you for a bawdy man...:drool2:

That would certainly be a mistake...:mbrasd:

I'm more of an experimenter/learn as you go kinda guy...:smack:

Who is willing to try anything once...or twice...within reason...:_thinking

Three times iff'n it wuz fun...or felt good...or made me lose consciousness...or all of the aforementioned circumstances...:dan_ban:.:smilewink

[Ldub]

on what I got done this week...:smack:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC021321.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02136.JPG

Getting ever closer to the day I cover the whole schmear with CF...a little nervous about that...:uhohgray:

More to come...

[VXorado]

Getting ever closer to the day I cover the whole schmear with CF...a little nervous about that...:uhohgray:

More to come...


Real CF or 3M vinyl CF?

[Ldub]

Real CF or 3M vinyl CF?

Puh-leez...:rolleyesg

Real genuine 2x2 twill CF sir...:yesgray:

And yes, before you ask, I AM feeling rather smartassish tonight...:laughing:

:flower:

[Ldub]

I'm using this epoxy resin...http://www.ebay.com/itm/EPOXY-RESIN-CRYSTAL-CLEAR-HIGH-PERFORMANCE-96-OZ-KIT-/310131342540?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item483544bccc

Check some of the links within their page for some great tips..(at least they were great for a noob like me)

And this method of application...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rTWaV1imzs

With liberal wet sanding & a couple coats of uv clear coat to finish.

[VXorado]

Puh-leez...:rolleyesg

And yes, before you ask, I AM feeling rather smartassish tonight...:laughing:

:flower:

You're the one adding carbon fiber...on top of fiberglass... on top of a big metal hood. At least the top layer of your hood will be light weight. Weird-O :rolleyes:

I'm just kidding, it should look very nice. Unless of course you screw it up :laughing: :_beer:

[Ldub]

You're the one adding carbon fiber...on top of fiberglass... on top of a big metal hood. At least the top layer of your hood will be light weight. Weird-O :rolleyes:

I'm just kidding, it should look very nice. Unless of course you screw it up :laughing: :_beer:

And there is the reason I'm a little nervous...never done nuth'n like this before.

To be truthful, I've never wanted to be considered anything BUT a weird-0...:dan_ban:

And I blame Roger Miller (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye_fZocBAMI)...:smilewink

Or even... Johnny Cash (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEzKgS0O4N8)..:yesgray:

[VXorado]

And I blame Roger Miller (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye_fZocBAMI)...:smilewink

Or even... Johnny Cash (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEzKgS0O4N8)..:yesgray:

Its ALL comin' together.

[Cobrajet]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02104.JPG

At first I thought you were going for this look... ;wtf;

http://image.automobilemag.com/f/26181194+w750+st0/1001_04_z+1969_aMC_hurst_sC_rambler+hood_scoop.jpg

[Ldub]

At first I thought you were going for this look... ;wtf;

http://image.automobilemag.com/f/26181194+w750+st0/1001_04_z+1969_aMC_hurst_sC_rambler+hood_scoop.jpg

That entered into the thought process...

As did this, had this one when I was a kid...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/KGrHqV_ocE8VnjqYrCBPFtiSsRN_60_12.JPG

[Ldub]

OK...got a few steps closer to the end today...:smack:

Everything in general is smoov enuf to throw C/F down...http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02544.JPG

Decided to go with a red "faux anodized" finish on the duct...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02564.JPG

Hope to have the C/F stuck to the insert by the beginning of next week...:yesgray:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02557.JPG

All wishes of "good luck" will be appreciated, I'm a little nervous about the next step...:uhohgray:

[JoFotoz]

GOOD LUCK... :p

Now you wont need a spotter...just follow the arrow!

jo

[Ldub]

GOOD LUCK... :p

Now you wont need a spotter...just follow the arrow!

jo


Yeh...that'd prolly work...IF I COULD SEE IT FROM THE COCKPIT...:smilewink

[VXorado]

Maybe practice the CF on something first. I think it looks good in black :thumbup:

[JAMAS]

Pretty sweet looking. Nice work!

[tom4bren]

OOOOHHHH!!!

Me likey.

Are you going to etch "ZAF" (Zombie Attack Force) into the silver plate???

... or ...

Is this entire concept some sort of wierd phallic symbol that nobody has noticed yet?

[Ldub]

Is this entire concept some sort of wierd phallic symbol that nobody has noticed yet?

No...that would be your spare...:laughing:

[tom4bren]

Touche'

I have no response to that.

[Ldub]

:uhohgray:...:uhohgray:...:uhohgray:

OK, got the first coat of epoxy resin laid & am waiting for it to tack...:uhohgray:

Gonna proceed with the laying on of the fiber (carbon, that is...) in about ten min...:uhohgray:

Plz send all available good ju-ju & + vibes towards Fgo...:thanx:

[Ldub]

Well...that was a complete F U B A R...:upsetgray

I got what I had comin', I guess...I shoulda known I would need a helper for the placement of the cf...:upsetgray


Now the GOOD news...:yesgray:

Due to the fact that I have a few friends around here, John (Rowhard) being one of the bestus...:thumbup:

I had a "plan B" to fall back on. After I F U B A R'd about $65.oo in REAL cf, I remembered that John had sent me (just cuz...for free, whatta guy) a good sized hunk of black fiberglass fabric.
Same 2x2 twill as cf, just a bit stiffer in the drape/flexibility dept.

John, ya saved the ol' dubsters bacon today...:thanx:
Actually, thanks isn't enough...

THANK YOU!!!

At the least, I'll always have a F'd-up piece of cf to remind me to slow down & maybe even ask for some help once in a while...or not...:slap:

Gotta go heat gun some bubbles...more later...:yesgray:

[jeeperkate]

Sorry to hear about the CF...looking forward to seeing some pics though!

[Triathlete]

maybe ya shoulda used that 3m vinyl!!:yesy::bwgy::rotate::laughing::laughing::la ughing:

[Ldub]

maybe ya shoulda used that 3m vinyl!!:yesy::bwgy::rotate::laughing::laughing::la ughing:

That might be the most sensible thing I've heard all day...:yesgray:

[tom4bren]

I got what I had comin', I guess...I shoulda known I would need a helper for the placement of the ...

... to remind me to slow down & maybe even ask for some help once in a while...or not...:slap:

Dang son. Rekin we ARE twin sons of different mothers.:)

[Ldub]

Dang son. Rekin we ARE twin sons of different mothers.:)

Ain it da troot...:yesgray:

Never met my Bro Tom face 2 face, but talk'd to him onna tele from time 2 time...:yesgray:

It ain't too difficult to tell were cut from about the same kevlar...:smilewink

I'd be willing to bet niether of us has taken any cred for others accomplishments , nor blamed the nearest passer by for our failures...:rolleyesg

HOWEVER, the learning process for us, is not so much a curve, as it is a nearly vertical straight line...:slap:...:laughing:

[tom4bren]

HOWEVER, the learning process for us, is not so much a curve, as it is a nearly vertical straight line...:slap:...:laughing:

Hence my career history. I'm getting my 30 year pin today. I should be excited but it's really just making me feel old.:)

[Ldub]

Hence my career history. I'm getting my 30 year pin today. I should be excited but it's really just making me feel old.:)

I can jack my own thread, can't I...:_thinking...:yesgray:

Grats on 3 dime Bro...:thumbup:.:dance:.:dan_ban:.:dance:. :thumbup:

[tom4bren]

Thread Jacking a Dub thread ... that's an oxymoron (sp?).

& Thanks.

[Ldub]

FINALLY crossed the finish line with regard to...finish...:rolleyesg

A little primer, fill & sand...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02597.JPG

Paint out the edges & easy to forget places...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02606.JPG
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02608.JPG

Then spray out the rest...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02614.JPG
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02617.JPG

[JoFotoz]

Lookin' :thumbup: Dub.

Jo

[VXorado]

Nice. The finish on my hood scoop gave me trouble too and I ended up getting it line-X'd after messing up the paint job. I don't know how your insert would have looked in CF but the satin black looks nice.

[Ldub]

Lookin' :thumbup: Dub.

Jo


Nice. The finish on my hood scoop gave me trouble too and I ended up getting it line-X'd after messing up the paint job. I don't know how your insert would have looked in CF but the satin black looks nice.

:thanx: fellers

I'm kinda liking it too, I even left just a hint of the weave showing through the bondo...just cuz...:smilewink

And if I decide that my sanity needs another challenge in the future, I've got enough resin to give it a go, + all I'd have ta do is sand it lightly & go...:naughty:

[Ldub]

Nice. The finish on my hood scoop gave me trouble too and I ended up getting it line-X'd after messing up the paint job.

That's what happened on my first go round...ended up shooting it in bedliner.

(those who know me best, call me mr rattle can)

[Ldub]

Sorry to hear about the CF...looking forward to seeing some pics though!

Well Kate, since you been lookin' forward tuit...:smilewink

Here ya go...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02627.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02625.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02624.JPG

Didn't turn out as well as I'd hoped, but what ever does...:rolleyesg

(just ask my dear old mother)

[jeeperkate]

NICE! I like it!:rotate:

[VXorado]

How you came up with the arrow/intake setup is beyond me but it came out awesome. Nice work Larry :thumbup:

[Mile High VX]

Congrats on the final look...it's awesome!

[vt_maverick]

Man that just looks so EEEEEVILLLLL...

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/sciencenotfiction/files/2010/11/dr-evil.jpg

Nice work!

[Scott Larson]

In the immortal words of Indian Larry, "It has a certain gizmo-ness that I like"! Indeed...:yeso:

[Ldub]

:thanx:

And for a before/after comparo...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/DSC03801x1.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02625.JPG

[Robbomaz]

OK...so I'm a lil late...:mbrasd:

Here are some more pics of the "evolution"...:smack:

Some more blending with kitty hair, + the addn of another layer of interest...:naughty:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02066.JPG

I decided to add a naca duct, to help extract more heat from under the hood...OK, Also cuz it's gonna look cule...:yesgray:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC020931.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02098.JPG

More blending, + the naca duct cut...:smack:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02104.JPG

I dunno what that arrow shaped thingy is gonna do...but...stay toon'd...:naughty:

Threre'll be more soon, & I should be applying the CF in the near future.

:thanx: for looking...:yesgray:
Its a NDOTA NACA duct - Normal Direction Of Travel Arrow

[PK]

Its a NDOTA NACA duct - Normal Direction Of Travel Arrow

Oh okay - so that when you are sitting behind the wheel and get confused, you know where you are going???:p:p:yesy::yeso:

LOL

PK

[Robbomaz]

Oh okay - so that when you are sitting behind the wheel and get confused, you know where you are going???:p:p:yesy::yeso:

LOL

PK
1) If your vehicle is travelling in the direction of the arrow you are driving
2) If your vehicle is travelling opposite to the direction of the arrow you are reversing
3) If your vehicle is travelling in any direction other than the above close your eyes, grit your teeth and hold on until the mayhem stops
:smilewink

[Ldub]

1) If your vehicle is travelling in the direction of the arrow you are driving
2) If your vehicle is travelling opposite to the direction of the arrow you are reversing
3) If your vehicle is travelling in any direction other than the above close your eyes, grit your teeth and hold on until the mayhem stops
:smilewink

That's brilliant...:thumbup:

Arrow stickers for all...:yes:...:laughing:

[bssage]

I want to see it lit up. Looks sweet. Wish I had skills like that.