omega0684
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| posted on 3/6/13 at 12:48 PM |
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Originally posted by mcerd1
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Originally posted by blakep82
The prop shaft also isnt metal, but some sort of plastic and very light. Must be ahead of its time
carbon prop's have been around for a while - but they arn't cheap 
http://www.sevenspeed.co.uk/collections/carbon-fibre/products/caterham-7-composite-propshaft
A mere drop in the ocean!  dig deep!
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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twybrow
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| posted on 3/6/13 at 02:09 PM |
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Originally posted by omega0684
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Originally posted by mcerd1
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Originally posted by blakep82
The prop shaft also isnt metal, but some sort of plastic and very light. Must be ahead of its time
carbon prop's have been around for a while - but they arn't cheap
http://www.sevenspeed.co.uk/collections/carbon-fibre/products/caterham-7-composite-propshaft
A mere drop in the ocean! dig deep!
I have masses of that sort of size carbon filament wound tube kicking about in our factory here in China - I might have to get some of the techs to
turn up some end attachments and bond them on! The only problem is, do I trust it...?!
As for the kevlar/carbon sump - I think this has mileage, but don't expect much of a weight saving. Soric is good, but IMHO, not as good for
this application as something like this - but of course, it costs more!
Don't underestimate the time and materials to build a mould - if it is a labour of love, then go for it, but there are certainly easier ways to
save a modest amount of weight!
If I can be of any assistance, I am happy to do so. 
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mcerd1
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| posted on 3/6/13 at 02:16 PM |
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Originally posted by omega0684
A mere drop in the ocean! dig deep!
well one for mine or yours should be about half that 'cause they are half that lenght.....
got to offset the weight of the pinto somehow lol
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blakep82
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| posted on 3/6/13 at 02:31 PM |
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This what it looks like
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don't write OT on a new thread title, you're creating the topic, everything you write is very much ON topic!
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Carbonman
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| posted on 3/6/13 at 05:17 PM |
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Originally posted by twybrow
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Originally posted by omega0684
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Originally posted by mcerd1
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Originally posted by blakep82
The prop shaft also isnt metal, but some sort of plastic and very light. Must be ahead of its time
carbon prop's have been around for a while - but they arn't cheap
http://www.sevenspeed.co.uk/collections/carbon-fibre/products/caterham-7-composite-propshaft
A mere drop in the ocean! dig deep!
I have masses of that sort of size carbon filament wound tube kicking about in our factory here in China - I might have to get some of the techs to
turn up some end attachments and bond them on! The only problem is, do I trust it...?!
As for the kevlar/carbon sump - I think this has mileage, but don't expect much of a weight saving. Soric is good, but IMHO, not as good for
this application as something like this - but of course, it costs more!
Don't underestimate the time and materials to build a mould - if it is a labour of love, then go for it, but there are certainly easier ways to
save a modest amount of weight!
If I can be of any assistance, I am happy to do so.
I suggested Soric because this sounds like his first go at Infusion. Soric acts as a flow medium making the layup much easier and it also conforms
well to compound curves.
Carbon Copies Ltd
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twybrow
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| posted on 3/6/13 at 11:13 PM |
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Carbonman - does a sump have any compound curves?! But agreed, it does allow one less consumable to be used, therefore making it easier.
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FuryRebuild
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| posted on 3/6/13 at 11:15 PM |
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Originally posted by twybrow
Carbonman - does a sump have any compound curves?! But agreed, it does allow one less consumable to be used, therefore making it easier.
I'd want to use some kind of honeycomb sandwich to add lots of strength for very little added weight.
When all you have is a hammer, everything around you is a nail.
www.furyrebuild.co.uk
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