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Rough_Rider
post Oct 9 2006, 10:43 PM
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TBO this wasn't what i'd call cheap or easy...

Cost Tally:
Lexan $60
Braces $100
Arrylic hinges $5
Glue $2
Drill bits $30
Misc $20

Half way thru I had to ask (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)
But all my alternatives we're more expensive Or needed welding skills i don't have (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

Time tally : at least 15hrs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

But you know i kinda like it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)



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post Oct 9 2006, 10:51 PM
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I'm in trouble now............
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post Oct 9 2006, 11:10 PM
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Nice job. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
Show some pics from farther back, please.


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post Oct 9 2006, 11:16 PM
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....Can I find all that stuff at Home Depot?
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post Oct 9 2006, 11:27 PM
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You may have to duck into OSH for this one...Seriously.


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post Oct 10 2006, 12:22 AM
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where didja get those links (the braces)? i have a little project im working on and i need a couple of them. And kudos ont he lexan cutting job. looks very clean.

Thanks!
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post Oct 10 2006, 04:45 AM
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nice job!
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post Oct 10 2006, 09:12 AM
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Plastic pieces are available at TAP plastics, got the acrylic glue, lexan drill bits, lexan hinges & core all there.

Spoiler braces we're trickier, searched for days through longacre, & tons of racers places. Finally found ones with full degree of freedom heim joints at www.pitstopusa.com
Their spendy but ironically if you price up the individual parts there in the ballpark. DIY braces goto pegasus.com
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post Oct 10 2006, 09:16 AM
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Nice work.

I bet it hurt when you drilled holes in that paint, didn't it?
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post Oct 10 2006, 10:49 AM
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i like how its clear and wont obstruct your rear view... NICE thinking
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post Oct 10 2006, 10:05 PM
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Yeah Trek i hated drilling the holes. The lexan drill bits are worth their weight in gold, they made part the job ridiculously easy.

Anywho here's the final shots

Now you see me, Now you don't....


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post Oct 10 2006, 10:20 PM
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looks SOOO BITCHIN!!!
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post Oct 10 2006, 11:05 PM
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QUOTE(Rough_Rider @ Oct 10 2006, 09:05 PM) *

Yeah Trek i hated drilling the holes. The lexan drill bits are worth their weight in gold, they made part the job ridiculously easy.

Anywho here's the final shots

Now you see me, Now you don't....





Did you notice...? It is a real optical illusion: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Anyone following you is going to drive off the track.
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post Oct 10 2006, 11:12 PM
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Pretty cool.


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post Oct 11 2006, 05:03 AM
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Sort of like Johnathan Jackson's car.


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post Oct 11 2006, 05:20 AM
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I want that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
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post Oct 11 2006, 07:34 PM
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QUOTE(Rough_Rider @ Oct 10 2006, 08:12 AM) *

Plastic pieces are available at TAP plastics, got the acrylic glue, lexan drill bits, lexan hinges & core all there.

Spoiler braces we're trickier, searched for days through longacre, & tons of racers places. Finally found ones with full degree of freedom heim joints at www.pitstopusa.com
Their spendy but ironically if you price up the individual parts there in the ballpark. DIY braces goto pegasus.com





When I was out web looking for the parts you used I found lots of rod end and clevis rod ends at: http://www.mcmaster.com

Just use their search engine, type in "rod ends."
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post Oct 11 2006, 09:31 PM
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Now I dont like my f/g sheridan spoiler... shoot.

Thats sick!
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post Oct 14 2006, 04:12 PM
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Trev, what are the chances of getting a paper template from you? or has this been trademarked,copywrited, and all around locked away???

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post Oct 14 2006, 08:10 PM
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Sure Robin,

I've a styrofoam mock-up & the lexan to make a template. I'l attempt to make a pdf for posting.
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