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    Quote Originally Posted by RM1SepEx View Post
    Harley, I'm between 5/8 and 7/8 on the side sails, my rear lower brace allows for no additional forward movement on the rear clip! I can't go farther back or the side brackets for the door latch can't meet the body opening. I only have 13 inches to the sides of the rear wheel openings from the shock mount. My back/side fender mounts are tweaked to make them follow the body contour better and shimmed up with a couple washers. My only problem now is the roll bar clearance
    Dan
    one way I am considering gaining roll bar clearance is to move the engine covers back and add material to the door interface area of the panel with humps.
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    That way you can reduce the gaps between the engine cover and trunk and trunk and rear clip... sounds logical.

    I don't want to have to paint it...
    Dan

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    Quote Originally Posted by RM1SepEx View Post
    I don't want to have to paint it...
    I don't want to pain either, I was going to use Tony Zullo's magic can of gel coat.
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    It isn't designed to add significant thickness, not strong enough. Too many places already have a thick coat of gel coat vs fiberglass
    Dan

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    Quote Originally Posted by RM1SepEx View Post
    It isn't designed to add significant thickness, not strong enough. Too many places already have a thick coat of gel coat vs fiberglass
    Hi Dan,
    I was thinking of building it up 1/2" with FG and then only 20 mils of gel coat.
    Do you think this will work?
    Bob
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    Michael and I are ready to trim the return edge on the hood.
    Is there a trick to drawing a line at the correct depth?
    What tools do you use to do this trimming?
    Thanks
    Bob
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob_n_Cincy View Post
    Hi Dan,
    I was thinking of building it up 1/2" with FG and then only 20 mils of gel coat.
    Do you think this will work?
    Bob
    yes, that is it's intended application, I think around .1 inch is OK, should be a surface treatment and not be expected to carry a load.
    Dan

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob_n_Cincy View Post
    Michael and I are ready to trim the return edge on the hood.
    Is there a trick to drawing a line at the correct depth?
    What tools do you use to do this trimming?
    Thanks
    Bob
    I used pinstripe tape, use it to draw a nice edge and then use a drum sander to get close and a flat plate sander to get it straighter... My little detail sander with the triange surface and the 4.5 in rectangular oscillating sander work fine. A belt sander works great IF you can control it, I can't
    Dan

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    Quote Originally Posted by RM1SepEx View Post
    I used pinstripe tape, use it to draw a nice edge and then use a drum sander to get close and a flat plate sander to get it straighter... My little detail sander with the triange surface and the 4.5 in rectangular oscillating sander work fine. A belt sander works great IF you can control it, I can't
    Dan,
    Did you just measure every so many inches to set the depth?
    Bob
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    Quote Originally Posted by RM1SepEx View Post
    I used pinstripe tape, use it to draw a nice edge and then use a drum sander to get close and a flat plate sander to get it straighter... My little detail sander with the triange surface and the 4.5 in rectangular oscillating sander work fine. A belt sander works great IF you can control it, I can't
    I agree with Dan on the belt sander. I have a nice Porter Cable and I found it too heavy and unwieldy to be comfortable. If the cut is wide enough (removing an 1/8" or more) I use an air saw, otherwise I sand, either manual or smaller power sander. Once I cut it with the saw, I sand it with coarse paper to smooth it up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob_n_Cincy View Post
    Dan,
    Did you just measure every so many inches to set the depth?
    Bob
    I don't understand the question. I use 1/8 wide tape and eyeball it, the tape use makes sure that everything is gradual. It's easy to pull up and put back down until you are happy. And remember I have way more hand problems than anyone could even understand! Imagine that every time your finger pushes down a key it makes a vibration "ring" with decreasing amplitude for a few seconds up about 2-4 inches above the wrist...

    so, hand drill with 2 inch drum and 60 grit for fast work, then to the flat surface times to ge out any waves. A real man could hold a belt sander with one hand and do it in one step!
    Dan

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    Quote Originally Posted by RM1SepEx View Post
    I don't understand the question. I use 1/8 wide tape and eyeball it, the tape use makes sure that everything is gradual. It's easy to pull up and put back down until you are happy. And remember I have way more hand problems than anyone could even understand! Imagine that every time your finger pushes down a key it makes a vibration "ring" with decreasing amplitude for a few seconds up about 2-4 inches above the wrist...

    so, hand drill with 2 inch drum and 60 grit for fast work, then to the flat surface times to ge out any waves. A real man could hold a belt sander with one hand and do it in one step!
    Dan
    how do you know where to put the pin strip on at?
    Do you just take a little off at a time and then test fit? Repeat until good.
    Bob
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    pretty much trial and error, what area are you talking about?

    All of my hood, trunk and engine cover returns are still too thick, will need trimming after I install the rubber strips

    The fender edges need to be eliminated for the doors to open if you want ALL of the body seams to line up

    The rear of my hood will be 1/4 or so to maximize the space for wipers UNDER the existing hood.

    Reasons that I won't pull my body as far back as needed for the roll bar clearance is that I want a targa bar over the roll bar so I can have a simple roll up emergency top. I want clearance for wipers and I don't want to modify the door latch brackets

    It seems like I'm an expert at installing and removing parts! Just modified those stupid triangles where the brakelines go through today...

    Time for my nap!
    Dan

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    Sounds like we are all at about the same place. I'll be taking down my returns as well in the next couple weeks.

    Also Dan, I just did the stupid triangles yesterday as well. Now I have to rebleed the brakes....

    I have the same problems for the rear trunk. Have you guys thought about putting a solid strip in between the two trunks. Maybe painting it a different colour. This would be a custom way to fill the large gap but still look OK if you paint it a contrasting colour.
    I'm thinking I will be building up the rear side of the trunk with 1/2 in of fiberglass and sanding it to the correct dimension. As you point out you could to this also on the front side by the door, but then thats a more complex surface and definitely more noticable.
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    I just slotted mine Harley... I need to at them and install tomorrow. Powder coating a bunch of stuff Wednesday
    Dan

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    Installed rear vent

    Michael and I fit up our lower rear vent tonight. We like the way it looks.
    I like that is 70% open, so very low air restriction.

    Should we paint the trim ring blue like the frame?
    Black, like the grill?
    leave it silver?
    Bob



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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob_n_Cincy View Post
    Michael and I fit up our lower rear vent tonight. We like the way it looks.
    I like that is 70% open, so very low air restriction.

    Should we paint the trim ring blue like the frame?
    Black, like the grill?
    leave it silver?
    Bob



    Did i miss where you stated where you got the hex mesh? I'm interested in getting the same/similar for mine. Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kurk818 View Post
    Did i miss where you stated where you got the hex mesh? I'm interested in getting the same/similar for mine. Thanks
    Hi Kurk
    here is a link.
    Bob

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob_n_Cincy View Post
    Michael and I fit up our lower rear vent tonight. We like the way it looks.
    I like that is 70% open, so very low air restriction.

    Should we paint the trim ring blue like the frame?
    Black, like the grill?
    leave it silver?
    Bob
    get rid of it all together, edge the fiberglass with white rubber edge, I found some with glue on the inside, no big thick ring, maximum opening, finished edge
    Dan

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    The thing that bugs me the most is that none of the frames FFR provides match the contours of the areas they fit into. The corner radii are different and not concentric.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RM1SepEx View Post
    get rid of it all together, edge the fiberglass with white rubber edge, I found some with glue on the inside, no big thick ring, maximum opening, finished edge
    Quote Originally Posted by Mechie3 View Post
    The thing that bugs me the most is that none of the frames FFR provides match the contours of the areas they fit into. The corner radii are different and not concentric.
    Wow,
    You guys are picky.
    Michael keeps reminding me it is a race car. Function is more important than looks.
    Most importantly, the weather is warming up. We just want to get it on the road or track.

    One of the life lessons for Michael on this project.
    If you try and make every detail perfect on a project this size. It will never get done.

    Blue, Black , or Silver?
    Bob
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    Bob, run the numbers, offhand I would guess you could get an additional 10% opening by cutting the hole larger and edging it with no ring... with that rear radiator you need to make it as easy as possible for the air to flow
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    Quote Originally Posted by RM1SepEx View Post
    Bob, run the numbers, offhand I would guess you could get an additional 10% opening by cutting the hole larger and edging it with no ring... with that rear radiator you need to make it as easy as possible for the air to flow
    I'm going the double trapezoid route. Should be no problem with air flow.
    I don't need any vents in my second car.

    Today we are going to go for our side scoop alternative. Hoping it works out.

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    I'd go black on the trim.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob_n_Cincy View Post
    One of the life lessons for Michael on this project.
    If you try and make every detail perfect on a project this size. It will never get done.
    Bob, I think maybe my comment didn't come across right. I meant it bugs me that the parts weren't designed/manufactured like they should have been. The radius on the trunk is 3.25" while the radius on the trim ring was something like 2.75" or something. Considering they touted how everything was designed in CAD they should have been able to make matching parts...well, match. They even made one or two parts that were supposed to be symmetric (like the hump sheet metal) but they used different corner radii on the driver vs passenger side. It's just the small details that all add up. There's nothing we can do about it unless you make your own rings or go with edging.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mechie3 View Post
    Bob, I think maybe my comment didn't come across right. I meant it bugs me that the parts weren't designed/manufactured like they should have been. The radius on the trunk is 3.25" while the radius on the trim ring was something like 2.75" or something. Considering they touted how everything was designed in CAD they should have been able to make matching parts...well, match. They even made one or two parts that were supposed to be symmetric (like the hump sheet metal) but they used different corner radii on the driver vs passenger side. It's just the small details that all add up. There's nothing we can do about it unless you make your own rings or go with edging.
    Hi Craig and Dan,
    I well know and agree with your comments above.

    I was disrespectful in my response in post 502 above.
    Sorry for that.
    Bob
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    Nah, we're too picky sometimes.
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    Agreed, I think that the trim rings eat up too much real estate... The stock mesh is almost solid... And I really like the vinyl edge, it looks "finished"
    Dan

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    Quote Originally Posted by RM1SepEx View Post
    Agreed, I think that the trim rings eat up too much real estate... The stock mesh is almost solid... And I really like the vinyl edge, it looks "finished"
    Dan,
    I'll do the top one with some rubber edging I have left over from my headlight install. Then compare to see which one looks/functions best.
    With the plastic grill I'm using, the real estate is not an issue.
    Bob
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    That grill is plastic?
    Dan

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    Quote Originally Posted by RM1SepEx View Post
    That grill is plastic?
    Yes Plastic (ABS)
    Take a look at post 497 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...l=1#post196871 Above

    link http://www.customcargrills.com/prodd...Plastic_XXL_B6

    The grill is 1/4" thick. I cut it the same size as my cutout.
    So edge trim is not going to work very well, unless I start over.
    Bob
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    I can't keep up...
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    All my radiators installed.

    Got both rear radiator and front (HE)radiator installed.
    Bob

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    Nice work.

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    Looks good Bob, I'm a little confused. What were you running for a heat exchanger last summer? This one looks a little special in that it looks to be thicker than the common 1" HE.

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    not much clearance from the radiator to the transaxle...
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    Looks good Bob, I'm a little confused. What were you running for a heat exchanger last summer? This one looks a little special in that it looks to be thicker than the common 1" HE.
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    not much clearance from the radiator to the transaxle...
    Don
    Last summer in go kart mode I had the stock air to air with a fan blowing through it. With no windshield and no body, I was getting decent air through it.

    For my heat exchanger I an using a dual core Scirocco radiator.
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/251303341144...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

    Dan
    I have 1" between the core and the transmission.
    I went to the Group N transmission mount. I hope this reduces my transmission movement.
    If not, I will cut off the back of the transmission.
    Bob
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    818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
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    Looked alot closer in the photo, an inch should be fine. I remember you had gross movement before, how do you like the group N mounts? I went with Cusco... BTW found a problem with my transaxle... coming back out again
    Dan

    818S #17 Picked up 8/1/13 First start 11/1/13 Go Kart 3/28/14

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    Quote Originally Posted by RM1SepEx View Post
    Looked alot closer in the photo, an inch should be fine. I remember you had gross movement before, how do you like the group N mounts? I went with Cusco... BTW found a problem with my transaxle... coming back out again
    Have not driven it with the N mounts yet.
    Bob
    818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
    My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
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    Michael and I are doing a NASA Autocross event this weekend.
    Last year our NA Impreza was in "E" class.
    What class with our 818S stock 2.5 turbo engine with 195 wheel HP?
    Bob
    818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
    My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
    My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread

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