Crappy temporary first try at Radiator ducting.
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Crappy temporary first try at Radiator ducting.
So it's not long until the first track weekend, so i wanted to make some ducting for the radiator to help keep things cool, i think i will call this my prototype and make a new one later on, out of thicker aluminium and bend it from one piece, so it looks and seals better.
Anyway, made it out of thin aluminium, and it should work ok, i hope.
Anyway, made it out of thin aluminium, and it should work ok, i hope.
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I don't think its crappy at all. Its functional and to most of us, that's the name of the game.
You can't always expect it to look like a laser cut machined product that has been through trial and error many times on your first go around. In fact that is rather impressive for your first go!
You can't always expect it to look like a laser cut machined product that has been through trial and error many times on your first go around. In fact that is rather impressive for your first go!
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if you can get your hands on a bending brake it will make your second attempt way easier and look better. Not that this isnt a great 1st attempt, especially considering that it was pretty much free hand. but if you are wanting to do another out of 1 sheet like you said a brake will be more accurate, easier and faster.
http://www.harborfreight.com/18-inch...ake-39103.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/18-inch...ake-39103.html
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petterson, nice job, especially for your first attempt i see you have some rubber in some of the cut outs, but some angles look a bit scary, just make sure the duct doesnt rub on the harness and cut it!
what are you using to cut the aluminum? im fortunate enought to have a stomp shear, but a lot of the fabrication guys recommend air nibblers. im yet to pick one up yet but you may want to look into it to help cutting
http://www2.northerntool.com/Air-Nibblers.htm
what are you using to cut the aluminum? im fortunate enought to have a stomp shear, but a lot of the fabrication guys recommend air nibblers. im yet to pick one up yet but you may want to look into it to help cutting
http://www2.northerntool.com/Air-Nibblers.htm
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Fantastic work. A bit of sanding around the edges with a flap disk or drum and it will look great.
A few tips for your next project.
~5052 aluminium is more corrosion resistant and easier to bend, and as a bonus cheaper.
~Drill holes in the corners of you cut outs. This makes it easier to cut out the section and looks nicer.
~If you can find them, use aluminum rivets. They weigh less and wont rust.
~Red scotchbrite on a vibratory sander will create a nice finish with little effort.
A few tips for your next project.
~5052 aluminium is more corrosion resistant and easier to bend, and as a bonus cheaper.
~Drill holes in the corners of you cut outs. This makes it easier to cut out the section and looks nicer.
~If you can find them, use aluminum rivets. They weigh less and wont rust.
~Red scotchbrite on a vibratory sander will create a nice finish with little effort.
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