have you built a rear diffuser yourself? post it up!
#3
Drifting
I'll have some pics of a setup in a couple of weeks
#8
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Btw...your cage looks crazy
Last edited by VGLNTE1; 02-12-2015 at 05:12 PM.
#9
If you want some info on the above let me know. A guy was building one for a Elise on another forum. They reported amazing results from it.
#10
Drifting
I'm on here because I race in ST2 and can't have any more hp, so I am looking at any other opportunities to lower my lap times. Jerry
#11
Instructor
I have run the development car for about three years.
STS in 2011/12
ST2/TT2 2013
TT3 2013/2014
1998 C5 Corvette #44
bret@ridetech.com
Give Bret a call and tell him you are interested.
Jim M.
#12
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
#14
I'm expecting a fan assisted blown diffuser that maintains constant ground clearance and acts directly on the wheels (rather than the chassis).
If you want some info on the above let me know. A guy was building one for a Elise on another forum. They reported amazing results from it.
If you want some info on the above let me know. A guy was building one for a Elise on another forum. They reported amazing results from it.
http://noble-speed.com/showthread.ph...assis-supercar
#15
Here is the thread for the blown diffuser for anyone that's interested. They recon it was making about 1000lbs of downforce at low speeds!
http://noble-speed.com/showthread.ph...assis-supercar
http://noble-speed.com/showthread.ph...assis-supercar
#17
most of you all have seen mine but for those that havent:
front undertray (the finish is straight from the mold - probably wont get clearcoated since you cant see it):
The plan is to install everything this spring...
front undertray (the finish is straight from the mold - probably wont get clearcoated since you cant see it):
The plan is to install everything this spring...
Last edited by el es tu; 02-20-2015 at 01:51 PM.
#19
Yep main body and fences are all CF and kevlar reinforced plastic from a single fiberglass mold so everything can be replaced. The gurney, mounts, and front undertray came from lost process foam molds.
Its not a difficult thing to do (just takes a little practice to learn how you need to work and plan things out) and not extremely expensive if you have a local supplier; the online stores bend you over on their pricing for cf - 50 to 80 bucks a yard is a rip off (you should pay around 30 to 35 for 6oz and 40 to 50 for 11 to 12oz carbon; kevlar should be the same or a few bucks cheaper than carbon). As far as resin goes, smooth-on brand laminating epoxy works well and is MUCH cheaper than West system stuff...
Id definitely start with fiberglass and polyester or polyvinyl resin (should only be 30 bucks a gal) just to make simple objects as practice before going to more expensive materials like epoxy and carbon.
Its not a difficult thing to do (just takes a little practice to learn how you need to work and plan things out) and not extremely expensive if you have a local supplier; the online stores bend you over on their pricing for cf - 50 to 80 bucks a yard is a rip off (you should pay around 30 to 35 for 6oz and 40 to 50 for 11 to 12oz carbon; kevlar should be the same or a few bucks cheaper than carbon). As far as resin goes, smooth-on brand laminating epoxy works well and is MUCH cheaper than West system stuff...
Id definitely start with fiberglass and polyester or polyvinyl resin (should only be 30 bucks a gal) just to make simple objects as practice before going to more expensive materials like epoxy and carbon.
#20
Yep main body and fences are all CF and kevlar reinforced plastic from a single fiberglass mold so everything can be replaced. The gurney, mounts, and front undertray came from lost process foam molds.
Its not a difficult thing to do (just takes a little practice to learn how you need to work and plan things out) and not extremely expensive if you have a local supplier; the online stores bend you over on their pricing for cf - 50 to 80 bucks a yard is a rip off (you should pay around 30 to 35 for 6oz and 40 to 50 for 11 to 12oz carbon; kevlar should be the same or a few bucks cheaper than carbon). As far as resin goes, smooth-on brand laminating epoxy works well and is MUCH cheaper than West system stuff...
Id definitely start with fiberglass and polyester or polyvinyl resin (should only be 30 bucks a gal) just to make simple objects as practice before going to more expensive materials like epoxy and carbon.
Its not a difficult thing to do (just takes a little practice to learn how you need to work and plan things out) and not extremely expensive if you have a local supplier; the online stores bend you over on their pricing for cf - 50 to 80 bucks a yard is a rip off (you should pay around 30 to 35 for 6oz and 40 to 50 for 11 to 12oz carbon; kevlar should be the same or a few bucks cheaper than carbon). As far as resin goes, smooth-on brand laminating epoxy works well and is MUCH cheaper than West system stuff...
Id definitely start with fiberglass and polyester or polyvinyl resin (should only be 30 bucks a gal) just to make simple objects as practice before going to more expensive materials like epoxy and carbon.