I searched around a bit and from what I've read the only option is some fiberglass ones that apparently aren't that impressive, so I am attempting to make my own out of plastic. I have the master patterns made and should finish the plaster copies in the next day or two, so hopefully I will have some pvc "prototypes" by the end of the week. The final ones will be made from ABS, probably 1/16 thick.

 

Damn, looks good so far... I just picked up my '99 bumper so... *SUBSCRIBED*

 

**** yea! They look great let us know how it goes and maybe you can make us some here for the forum members.

 

That is kind what I was thinking. These are based on 99 oem bumper and R2 twin oil coolers, which happen to be different sizes... but maybe i was the only one who didnt know that.

I wanted to test my table tonight so I used an outside mirror, its about the same height as half of a duct (yes they will be made in half's). I didnt turn out too bad, I just need to make a follower and better guides for the frame - to - table alignment.

 

Great idea.

I made a set of '99 to CWR dual cooler ducts, making a buck from modeling styrofoam, and then wrapping them with pre-preg fiberglass used to make casts.

They work great, but it was a terribly time-consuming PITA to make.

 

this could be great!

 

No progress tonight... the plaster still isnt cured so its impossible to sand. Just for fun I am making foam bucks to test my table size and heating time. I have been looking around for a good price on 1/16 abs sheets, so if anyone knows of a good,cheap source please post here.

Dano

 

some playing around w/ crappy foam bucks and .030 pvc...

 

looking good so far

 

update: the plaster bucks took almost a week to fully cure so in the mean time I tested some thicker material and decided I need a more powerful machine. Before that can happen I had to make some room in the garage, which meant a new mobile fab table. The table is almost done and I am hoping to start building the forming machine this week sometime.

 

That looks great.