REvolt Cowl Hood done pics
07-03-03, 10:45 PM
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why must you use aluminum? there are many other things you can do to increase rigidity without using metal. Fiberglass is VERY strong, provided it's not flat.
A trick in making fiberglass car-stereo boxes is to lay some rope down, and lay fiberglass over it. It makes the product extremely rigid, and is more likely than not much lighter than aluminum.
A trick in making fiberglass car-stereo boxes is to lay some rope down, and lay fiberglass over it. It makes the product extremely rigid, and is more likely than not much lighter than aluminum.
07-03-03, 10:56 PM
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aight....decided not to be soo lazy anymore and switchd back to my sn.......tired of giving astrochild all of my post counts
......the rope idea sounds good......BUT.....i like aluminum.....and its very light..........aluminum would be less expensive but the hood is pretty damn inexpensive as it is.....and rope....i dont know it just sounds cheap...i think id get flamed for trying to sell someone a hood made out of fiberglass and rope......for a speaker box thats another issue and a really good idea...i never though of that.....we accidentally got resin onto a tarp.....and it dried strong as hell....we were joking about making our hoods from tarp......loool....the reverse cowl tarp hood...race ready....loool... anyhow im going to put that scoop in.....so if anyone wants one before so then speak or forever hold your peace....i want one on their for mine so thats whats happening....you try to please everyone you end up biting your own head off.....so im making it my way......id like to have pics of it up tomorow
......the rope idea sounds good......BUT.....i like aluminum.....and its very light..........aluminum would be less expensive but the hood is pretty damn inexpensive as it is.....and rope....i dont know it just sounds cheap...i think id get flamed for trying to sell someone a hood made out of fiberglass and rope......for a speaker box thats another issue and a really good idea...i never though of that.....we accidentally got resin onto a tarp.....and it dried strong as hell....we were joking about making our hoods from tarp......loool....the reverse cowl tarp hood...race ready....loool... anyhow im going to put that scoop in.....so if anyone wants one before so then speak or forever hold your peace....i want one on their for mine so thats whats happening....you try to please everyone you end up biting your own head off.....so im making it my way......id like to have pics of it up tomorow
07-04-03, 12:03 AM
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Hey Dltreezan, did you think about using Carbon Fiber instead of aluminum, I remember seeing this in a Kit Car Magazine. And are you making these hoods in OR or NC?
07-04-03, 12:25 AM
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i live in oregon off of i-5 and barbur blvd by the tigard 99 exit........but i am working in Eugene with someone i met off of the forum here....and the cf idea sounds good but right now im sticking to what ive got......it works....its light and simple....and cost effective.....sure i could use cf but the price will go up to and im trying to offer something at a price we can all afford....im sure ill make some later out of all CF.....
07-04-03, 05:18 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by astrochild7
[B]look at the scoop on this pic.....and ull get the idea....right behind the headlight....i think it would be sick..then we can start building a kit to go with it underneath....or those guys that like to make their own boxes[QUOTE]
I like to make my own box!!!
[B]look at the scoop on this pic.....and ull get the idea....right behind the headlight....i think it would be sick..then we can start building a kit to go with it underneath....or those guys that like to make their own boxes[QUOTE]
I like to make my own box!!!
07-04-03, 05:23 PM
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Originally posted by Dltreezan
i live in oregon off of i-5 and barbur blvd by the tigard 99 exit........but i am working in Eugene with someone i met off of the forum here....and the cf idea sounds good but right now im sticking to what ive got......it works....its light and simple....and cost effective.....sure i could use cf but the price will go up to and im trying to offer something at a price we can all afford....im sure ill make some later out of all CF.....
i live in oregon off of i-5 and barbur blvd by the tigard 99 exit........but i am working in Eugene with someone i met off of the forum here....and the cf idea sounds good but right now im sticking to what ive got......it works....its light and simple....and cost effective.....sure i could use cf but the price will go up to and im trying to offer something at a price we can all afford....im sure ill make some later out of all CF.....
- James
07-04-03, 06:22 PM
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Originally posted by astrochild7
look at the scoop on this pic.....and ull get the idea....right behind the headlight....i think it would be sick..then we can start building a kit to go with it underneath....or those guys that like to make their own boxes........
look at the scoop on this pic.....and ull get the idea....right behind the headlight....i think it would be sick..then we can start building a kit to go with it underneath....or those guys that like to make their own boxes........
07-04-03, 06:32 PM
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Originally posted by Dltreezan
yes i have been stuck in this town for a few weeks now workin on this thing.....this place is a shithole......now wilsonville on the otherhand......btw ill have more pics today of it latched.....new thread or no
yes i have been stuck in this town for a few weeks now workin on this thing.....this place is a shithole......now wilsonville on the otherhand......btw ill have more pics today of it latched.....new thread or no
by the way how did you find the shipping price to 94122? Thanks
07-04-03, 09:51 PM
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Keep up the good work, man. I want to see this thing in person some time. My seven should be done in a few months so we should have a Portland area get-together with the other gents in that area.
07-04-03, 10:54 PM
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yeah sounds good.....ur in corvallis....we could all meet like in salem somewhere....ur bumper...my hood....and soon my full kit hopefully...i wanna make that full cwest kit....plus the pics really didnt do it justice but i wanted to hurry up and get them on the forum.....so now im adjusting the hinges and gonna pop it on there and take some more pics....
07-05-03, 01:15 PM
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oooops
i m an idiot
anyways Dltreezan
where did the nsx light go ? and where is your hood ? 
i m an idiot
anyways Dltreezan
Originally posted by Dltreezan
my next pet project if i get rid of enough o fthese hoods to match my cost of investment.....
my next pet project if i get rid of enough o fthese hoods to match my cost of investment.....
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07-05-03, 03:43 PM
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ill still be doing the hoods......and i really want to do the light kit and i dont think it would be hard.....but it will be time consuming getting the shapes perfect.....unless i bought an eastbear kit and copied it but im not into making replicas even if it was modded......i might pursue that if i had the money to buy one but i think there is much bigger need for a sick kit at a good price so i think that should be priority......
