Attempting to build the fastest road legal Elan in the world
Discussion
stevebroad said:
I then covered them with peel ply (stops the breather cloth from sticking to it)
Edited by stevebroad on Monday 9th January 15:51
Nealio said:
Nice work but just so you know, that's not peel ply, it's FEP release film. Peel ply is something entirely different. If you know exactly where you're going to want to bond to on these strips before bagging them up then using peel ply in those places can be very beneficial.
Yeah, you are right, got my mucking furds woddled :-) This is peel ply :-)
I thought about using peel ply but decided that release film was easier to use in this instant and the finish would be more than adequate for bonding with epoxy adhesive. If I was going to bond with resin I would have gone with the peel ply.
Edited by stevebroad on Tuesday 17th January 13:07
stevebroad said:
Bebee said:
Bookmarked, only just noticed this thread, good luck, another Lotus fan here.
Thanks, What have you got?keeper, never had a car like it and I've had a few, cheers for asking and best of luck.
Bebee said:
Jim Clark Elise Supercharged, bought it new 2009, I took Cedric Selzer (Jim Clark's mechanic of 1963) out in it and he signed the inside boot lid, It's a
keeper, never had a car like it and I've had a few, cheers for asking and best of luck.
Very nice and one of only 25. What will you use it for?keeper, never had a car like it and I've had a few, cheers for asking and best of luck.
stevebroad said:
Bebee said:
Jim Clark Elise Supercharged, bought it new 2009, I took Cedric Selzer (Jim Clark's mechanic of 1963) out in it and he signed the inside boot lid, It's a
keeper, never had a car like it and I've had a few, cheers for asking and best of luck.
Very nice and one of only 25. What will you use it for?keeper, never had a car like it and I've had a few, cheers for asking and best of luck.
Another on the hoof design change, this time to the centre console. I was having trouble tying the back section into the rear panel. The original plan was to have two sections but, on making the rear bit, it looked better to join it to the front part. The result will be a bit like a swan, all neat and tidy on top (the bit you can see) but more of a mess under the water (or, in this case, out of sight behind the seats). Photos show test fit and the joining flanges being glued on to the extension (the joint will be reinforced with carbon fibre tape). Most of the time will be spent hiding the joint.
Edited by stevebroad on Wednesday 18th January 00:18
Well, that was a bust. my LOCTITE HYSOL 9461A And 9461B Toughened 2 Component Epoxy Adhesive seems to have gone off. Should have reached handling strength after 4 hours. After 20 hours the carbon strips just pinged off with little resistance. Oh well, onwards and upwards. I was going to strenghten with carbon tape so just added an extra layer. The welding table doesn't get used for its intended purpose much but acts as a good flat plate.
As usual, stuff built a while ago needs modifying due to car design evolution. When the fuel system was designed there were no plans for a wheelie bar. So, of course, the tank is in the way and had to be moved. However, this was easier than expected as a couple of 90 degree fittings allowed it to be moved enough to clear the top tube of the wheelie bar. Pattern for fuel filler pipe made.
jontysafe said:
I am very interested to see how the improvements in torsional rigidity will play out.
I've seen some high power Westfields end up banana shaped because of a lack of longditudinal strength.
So am I :-)I've seen some high power Westfields end up banana shaped because of a lack of longditudinal strength.
We have done the best we can without going mad, you can keep adding tubes ad infinitum. The chassis was stiffened to the 26R Lotus race spec and beyond. The cage is welded in and extends to front and rear suspension turrets and the carbon floors are bonded to the outer sills and the central spine of the chassis. The front A pillar cage tubes are bonded to the A pillars. The carbon roof will be bonded on. If this doesn't work I am not sure what more we can do.
Edited by stevebroad on Friday 20th January 13:42
Trying to make one roll of Earl's 1/2" aluminium fuel pipe do both feed and return was, in good ol' hindsight, a mistake as it has caused me a few issues with a messy, and heavy bodge the result.
However, we are getting there. One problem I had was that there isn't a bulkhead fitting with a female end, so I have had to make one. The right hand one is the original male/male bulkhead fitting.
It works, but isn't exactly pretty or light. The large red cylinder is an additional filter after the pumps, just in case.
However, we are getting there. One problem I had was that there isn't a bulkhead fitting with a female end, so I have had to make one. The right hand one is the original male/male bulkhead fitting.
It works, but isn't exactly pretty or light. The large red cylinder is an additional filter after the pumps, just in case.
Edited by stevebroad on Sunday 22 January 22:18
Not a lot going on at the moment.
Final setup looks a bit messy but all the connectors are necessary and kept to a minimum. A little paint will tart them up a bit :-)
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Existing 11 litre fuel tank had fuel filler tube added plus a sender unit. An additional 22 litre tank was made to allow journeys of more than 1/4 mile. This will be fitted with quick release connectors. Filler cap had a filler tube attached, hopefully this will line up with the tank tube :-)
Final setup looks a bit messy but all the connectors are necessary and kept to a minimum. A little paint will tart them up a bit :-)
|http://thumbsnap.com/HXpQEkoZ[/url]Existing 11 litre fuel tank had fuel filler tube added plus a sender unit. An additional 22 litre tank was made to allow journeys of more than 1/4 mile. This will be fitted with quick release connectors. Filler cap had a filler tube attached, hopefully this will line up with the tank tube :-)
Edited by stevebroad on Thursday 26th January 12:09
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