Headlight lids
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Headlight lids
Ok, I said yesterday I wouldnt do this but I have to show you all the results!! I made the first fiberglass headlight lids, they are not complete yet but they are close. Here is a picture the pair, I hope to be doing them in carbon at some point:
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There is a weight savings but when the stock ones weigh say 1lb. and the new ones weigh say .5lb., no, its not that much. I will weigh them and let yall know. I think the advantage will be carbon and being able to have the vent in them.
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Originally posted by 1st7heaven
Here is a second gen I am making and will be putting the scoop in the 1st gen lid on the right side only.
Here is a second gen I am making and will be putting the scoop in the 1st gen lid on the right side only.
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Originally posted by 85RX7GS
Great job! Maybe you can make the scoop so that it lines up with a filtered duct on the inside of the headlamp housing that would allow more air into the engine?
Great job! Maybe you can make the scoop so that it lines up with a filtered duct on the inside of the headlamp housing that would allow more air into the engine?
Thats the idea, we will see how it comes out.
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Originally posted by BadAssRX-7
what about the 4 screw holes to mount the lid? and what do you want for a vented fc lid? in glass not c.f.
what about the 4 screw holes to mount the lid? and what do you want for a vented fc lid? in glass not c.f.
The FC lids can only be bought through RX7.COM
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In your pictures i don't see any mounting 'tabs' on the lids. Also. how about different shapes for the vent. I understand the shape you've cast is very easy to do,
can't you do something more NACA type.so the 'legs'
of the vent aren't so long.
can't you do something more NACA type.so the 'legs'
of the vent aren't so long.
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Originally posted by mark perez
In your pictures i don't see any mounting 'tabs' on the lids. Also. how about different shapes for the vent. I understand the shape you've cast is very easy to do,
can't you do something more NACA type.so the 'legs'
of the vent aren't so long.
In your pictures i don't see any mounting 'tabs' on the lids. Also. how about different shapes for the vent. I understand the shape you've cast is very easy to do,
can't you do something more NACA type.so the 'legs'
of the vent aren't so long.
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Originally posted by mark perez
In your pictures i don't see any mounting 'tabs' on the lids. Also. how about different shapes for the vent. I understand the shape you've cast is very easy to do,
can't you do something more NACA type.so the 'legs'
of the vent aren't so long.
In your pictures i don't see any mounting 'tabs' on the lids. Also. how about different shapes for the vent. I understand the shape you've cast is very easy to do,
can't you do something more NACA type.so the 'legs'
of the vent aren't so long.
I probably wont do any other style, from what I have heard from everyone is the NACA is too big looking and this one is more subtle and sleek looking. I just cant do so many diff. ones.
I guess if I have enough interest in one I would do it.
Oh yah, the brackets are not on this one yet......again, this is the first set out of the moulds. As soon as I get brackets on I will get a pic.
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Tennis, anyone
Well if you need some help with designing different shapes let me know, I vent lids, but i'm using all metal.
NACA shapes as well. the mounting 'tabs' are gonna present a problem i feel. because the 'glass' won't be very thick there ,
NACA shapes as well. the mounting 'tabs' are gonna present a problem i feel. because the 'glass' won't be very thick there ,
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Originally posted by mark perez
Well if you need some help with designing different shapes let me know, I vent lids, but i'm using all metal.
NACA shapes as well. the mounting 'tabs' are gonna present a problem i feel. because the 'glass' won't be very thick there ,
Well if you need some help with designing different shapes let me know, I vent lids, but i'm using all metal.
NACA shapes as well. the mounting 'tabs' are gonna present a problem i feel. because the 'glass' won't be very thick there ,
I will let you know if I need some help on other ducts.
Thanks!!
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Tennis, anyone
You know,,while your casting these things, why not cast
your own vents, NACA, and others, people will buy just the vent in glass, and they install them where ever they want, different sizes, and shapes. they are really easy
to do. something to think about..
your own vents, NACA, and others, people will buy just the vent in glass, and they install them where ever they want, different sizes, and shapes. they are really easy
to do. something to think about..
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Originally posted by bcty
That hood can only be bought in Japan.. u might be able to find one out here if u get lucky
That hood can only be bought in Japan.. u might be able to find one out here if u get lucky
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...ht=vented+hood
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