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  1. Rally

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    #2 Rally, Nov 21, 2010
    Impressive work. Great job :Thumbsup:

    What do the two rear mounting points mount to? Subframe?

    All that wheelgap probably helps :p jk
     
  2. Mike

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    #3 Mike, Nov 21, 2010
    I added two mounting points to the subframe (welded lugs with 1/4-28 threaded holes).

    Yeah, the wheelgap is bad, but where I live, it saves the car from destruction. Lots of rocks, dead animals, and debris rolling out of pick-up beds around here (not to mention the crappy roads).
     
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    #4 goaljnky, Nov 21, 2010
    Way too cool! :Thumbsup:
     
  4. Mr. Jim

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    #5 Mr. Jim, Nov 21, 2010
    That is sweet! Great gob! I don't think any of them on the market now will hold 185lbs.
     
  5. minimark

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    #6 minimark, Nov 21, 2010
    Good job!!!!
     
  6. Rally

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    #7 Rally, Nov 21, 2010
    Ooo nice :Thumbsup:
     
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    #8 AliceCooper, Nov 21, 2010
    Nice, making any to sell ?? :D
     
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    #9 goaljnky, Nov 21, 2010
    x2
     
  9. Mike

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    #10 Mike, Nov 21, 2010
    Here's what I wrote in a PM earlier today:

     
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    #11 goaljnky, Nov 21, 2010
    Just a thought:

    If you could draw up the plans and a how to, some might be willing to pay for that and source the materials themselves.
     
  11. Mike

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    #12 Mike, Nov 21, 2010
    I'd sell the IP, but selling plans is more than I have time to do.
     
  12. mini_racer

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    #13 mini_racer, Nov 22, 2010
    Awesome job and great design, especially since it is turnbuckle free. That thing is nice and strong, makes for a skid plate, supports the bumper cover, and oh yeah......it's a splitter as well. :Thumbsup:
     
  13. Mike

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    #14 Mike, Nov 22, 2010
    Yeah, skid plate... <wince> I know it's going to happen. Next time I think I should add a few pieces of sheet metal to the bottom during the layup for use as rub strips.
     
  14. Metalman

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    #15 Metalman, Nov 22, 2010
    Hella nice job Mike......

    The Rohacell foam you used, was that the 71 type? I've been looking at the RC airplane forums for info on skin layups (wings), and that seems to be the name that crops up a lot. I have a project in the back of my mind I've been toying with and seeing you standing on your splitter was impressive. Never knew the 6 layers of Cf would get that kind of strength.

    Chuck
     
  15. CHKMINI

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    #16 CHKMINI, Nov 22, 2010
    I see more machined parts and carbon fiber in Fungo Squiggly's future :D
     
  16. ScottinBend

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    #17 ScottinBend, Nov 22, 2010
    Nice job!

    Is the angle of attack adjustable at all?

    It also looks like it is slightly sloped up instead of down.....by design?
     
  17. KC Jr 54

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    #18 KC Jr 54, Nov 22, 2010
    I would buy one of those if the price is right. Please PM if you decide to do this!

    Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk
     
  18. Mike

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    #19 Mike, Nov 22, 2010
    Yes, this is Rohacell 71.

    The angle is about 0.5 degrees pitch up. I was aiming for dead level and got pretty close. As it turns out, the way it is now allows me to pull into my driveway with the splitter about 2mm off of the pavement, so I think I'll leave it alone. There is room for about +/-2 degrees of adjustment, though.
     
  19. BlimeyCabrio

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    #20 BlimeyCabrio, Nov 22, 2010
    Really impressively strong design. Well done.
     
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    #21 ScottinBend, Nov 22, 2010

    :Thumbsup:
     
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