TF Race Car Build
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Re: TF Race Car Build
Looking good
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Re: TF Race Car Build
I think the trimmed version certainly looks better, and should work fine. Are you using the cardboard as a GRP shaper?
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Re: TF Race Car Build
I'm either going to use the cardboard and coat with resin inside first then outside or get some modelling plastic sheet, not sure yetRob Bell wrote:I think the trimmed version certainly looks better, and should work fine. Are you using the cardboard as a GRP shaper?
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Re: TF Race Car Build
Covering the card with gaffer tape seems a good idea: the gel coat detaches from this reasonably easily looking at various Youtube tutorials in the past...
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Hmm, might try sticky back plastic in true Blue Peter traditions. That way there won't be any lines between strips that need sanding downRob Bell wrote:Covering the card with gaffer tape seems a good idea: the gel coat detaches from this reasonably easily looking at various Youtube tutorials in the past...
I'm going to mount them like the elise ones are rather than bonding them.
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Re: TF Race Car Build
Clutch line has arrived and the wheels are in paint at the moment so they could be here this week
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Re: TF Race Car Build
Looking like a car again
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That'll make filter changes easier for sure. Knowing that you'll have given this a lot of thought, just wondering why:
1. why the need to relocate the airbox into the boot?
2. why retain the standard air box, when the ITG Maxogen flows better and will release a couple more horses?
I can think of a couple of reasons, but they may not be the same as yours!!!
1. why the need to relocate the airbox into the boot?
2. why retain the standard air box, when the ITG Maxogen flows better and will release a couple more horses?
I can think of a couple of reasons, but they may not be the same as yours!!!
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I have to ask how does the ITG flow better than standard air box with ITG panel filter?Rob Bell wrote:That'll make filter changes easier for sure. Knowing that you'll have given this a lot of thought, just wondering why:
1. why the need to relocate the airbox into the boot?
More space in the engine bay making access easier.
Remove filter housing from hot engine bay.
Easier access to filter.
Better airflow around engine bay - less obstructions
2. why retain the standard air box, when the ITG Maxogen flows better and will release a couple more horses?
Cost
I can think of a couple of reasons, but they may not be the same as yours!!!
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Yup, the reduced heat soak must be an advantage
I agree with you on cost grounds - Project Shed runs a standard airbox too for the same reason. It's a case of diminishing returns! But the ITG Maxogen has a very cleverly designed housing that does seem to liberate a couple of additional BHP. I managed to moreorless duplicate it by using an old Rover 800 airbox, but the maxogen still manages to get a couple more horses on the RR than this arrangement (see http://mgf.ultimatemg.com/group2/airbox ... us_itg.htm). But the old Rover airbox cost me about a fiver. A maxogen costs 70 times more... I didn't think it worth it either.
I agree with you on cost grounds - Project Shed runs a standard airbox too for the same reason. It's a case of diminishing returns! But the ITG Maxogen has a very cleverly designed housing that does seem to liberate a couple of additional BHP. I managed to moreorless duplicate it by using an old Rover 800 airbox, but the maxogen still manages to get a couple more horses on the RR than this arrangement (see http://mgf.ultimatemg.com/group2/airbox ... us_itg.htm). But the old Rover airbox cost me about a fiver. A maxogen costs 70 times more... I didn't think it worth it either.
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Re: TF Race Car Build
Looks quite good - take it it is on Shed?
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Re: TF Race Car Build
Nope, it's on my other F.
The Shed is using its original airbox, but with the cold intake rigged up in a similar way to yours. Once I have it converted to MEMS3, it'll be fitted with a brace of Suzuki GSXR throttle bodies along with a hotter cam
The Shed is using its original airbox, but with the cold intake rigged up in a similar way to yours. Once I have it converted to MEMS3, it'll be fitted with a brace of Suzuki GSXR throttle bodies along with a hotter cam
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