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| ChaosMS | Oct 11 2010, 05:51 AM Post #46 |
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Another quick update from this weekend, finally got the pedal assembly designed and started cutting out the pedals, so here are a few progress shots: Blanks rough cut- ![]() Blanks drilled and cleaned up: ![]() And finally welded together; ![]() Just need to weld the spindle tubes into the top of each and add the foot pedal mount at the bottom of each now and crack on with rest of the assembly Edited by ChaosMS, Oct 11 2010, 05:54 AM.
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| rmcelwee | Oct 11 2010, 09:07 AM Post #47 |
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Are you using any sort of plans or just doing it in your head? |
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| bogs | Oct 11 2010, 09:39 AM Post #48 |
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Duct tape heals all wounds
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Very sharp looking either way
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| ChaosMS | Oct 11 2010, 01:34 PM Post #49 |
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Thanks Guys, rmcelwee I suppose its a bit of both, I have built all the parts on my cad cam package before I cut anything, less mistakes that way as I can ensure everything fits together before actually cutting any metal! |
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| ChaosMS | Nov 1 2010, 07:46 AM Post #50 |
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A quick update had a bit of time last week to finish the pedals and do the assembly mounting here are a couple of shots:- Finished Pedals ![]() And the mounting for the pedals ![]() ![]() More soon!!
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| Offthehook900 | Nov 1 2010, 12:08 PM Post #51 |
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That looks great! I wish I had pedals like that for my geo.... |
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| ChaosMS | Nov 22 2010, 11:16 AM Post #52 |
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Finally got chance to finish off the pedal assembly this weekend, had to scrap the backplate i originally did as the two master cylinders for the brake were set at what I thought was the correct width but after assembly and testing the balance bar kept locking / binding so off came the plate and a new one made and everything welded back together. This is what it looks like now with spring return bar and pedal stop in place- ![]() And finally hung in the buggy - its a snug fit ![]() Next thing to sort is the Exhaust system!! |
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| bogs | Nov 22 2010, 11:56 AM Post #53 |
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that is super slick! 2 for sure.
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| ChaosMS | Nov 22 2010, 03:01 PM Post #54 |
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Cheers Bogs
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| ChaosMS | Dec 19 2010, 08:07 PM Post #55 |
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A quick update, just about to start on the custom manifold, finished it in the design software so thought I would post a render of what its going to look like! Manifold with 3 into 1 merge collector attached and :- ![]() with it removed! ![]() I was trying to keep the primaries all the same length to the 3 into 1 merge collector but the 3 cylinder was just getting too complex so will have to give this a try and see how it goes, the merge collector is attached to the triangular mounting flange just to make it a little easier to build Now all I have to do is build it!!
Edited by ChaosMS, Feb 10 2011, 04:35 AM.
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| idmetro | Dec 19 2010, 08:35 PM Post #56 |
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WOW! That looks GREAT!!! I am going to have to stop looking or my computer will be in danger of shorting out from the drool...
Edited by idmetro, Dec 19 2010, 08:35 PM.
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| Coche Blanco | Dec 19 2010, 08:44 PM Post #57 |
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It looks like it should shoot something. haha |
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| bogs | Dec 19 2010, 09:33 PM Post #58 |
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Nice, what program are you using for the 3d work ? |
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| Offthehook900 | Dec 19 2010, 11:20 PM Post #59 |
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it looks like Solid Works to me, but i could be wrong |
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| ChaosMS | Dec 20 2010, 04:20 PM Post #60 |
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Offthehook900 - You are correct that render is from Solid Works Bogs - I use Solid Works to generate the working models and drawings - I also export the models to Max for animation (Side project) Thanks for the comments - all I have to do is build it now
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