v1 is done!
I have some nutserts on the way to mount the underbody panels for the transmission.
This came out thicker than the OE part so the underbody panels won't slide in. One area for improvement.
I torqued the bolts multiple times, no galling or marks in the carbon. Not concerned with damage around the bolt holes. Galvanic corrosion could be an issue since carbon is electrically conductive. So I may add titanium washers at some point.
I did have to enlarge one bolt hole for the control arm bushing. Same hole I had to enlarge for the OE panel.
I bolt U-channel for the splitter to the front. I should have left more material there.
I would like to make it lighter. Some possibilities is using a core which would also make it cheaper to build. Could apply less layers with added reinforcement in targeted areas. The problem is I'm not 100% sure what those areas are.
Anyway...Proof of weight.
Carbon 4.8 lb
Aluminum - 7.4lb
planned v1.1 changes
- lay up the trans cover mountings with fewer layers so the label can slide in
- extend front of plate to aid with mounting a front splitter
- reduce weight by using a core material or targeted reinforcement
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I have some nutserts on the way to mount the underbody panels for the transmission.
This came out thicker than the OE part so the underbody panels won't slide in. One area for improvement.
I torqued the bolts multiple times, no galling or marks in the carbon. Not concerned with damage around the bolt holes. Galvanic corrosion could be an issue since carbon is electrically conductive. So I may add titanium washers at some point.
I did have to enlarge one bolt hole for the control arm bushing. Same hole I had to enlarge for the OE panel.
I bolt U-channel for the splitter to the front. I should have left more material there.
I would like to make it lighter. Some possibilities is using a core which would also make it cheaper to build. Could apply less layers with added reinforcement in targeted areas. The problem is I'm not 100% sure what those areas are.
Anyway...Proof of weight.
Carbon 4.8 lb
Aluminum - 7.4lb
planned v1.1 changes
- lay up the trans cover mountings with fewer layers so the label can slide in
- extend front of plate to aid with mounting a front splitter
- reduce weight by using a core material or targeted reinforcement
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