Rangerz's Jornal (Video heavy)

Rangerz · 03-09-2015, 11:10 PM

I finished up through CF ducts, or nearly did still have a final trim to do around the perimeter. I think they actually turned out pretty well. Light, strong but, they have some slight cosmetic blemishes due to my process that swayed my decision to not use them. If I had a sacrificial front bumper for track only driving they would go on no question.

I used vacuum bagging for my technique , which works very well. Where I went wrong was I didn't leave my base layer of resin on the mold long enough for it to tack up before I applied the CF and wetted it out. I also used some PVA which was purchased last summer and I suspect it wasn't 100% up to the task. I did learn quite a bit on this "PRACTICE" run and am confident the next go around will be cosmetically acceptable.

Below are some pics of the process and the ducts in different stages of this finial stage of the build.

Making a pattern to cut the CF

vacuum bagging in the kitchen

Some various pics

I had fun and learned a lot for a first attempt it went well.

Rangerz · 03-09-2015, 11:19 PM

Also as long as I'm updating... PF01 18 x 10.5 +38 with Toyo RA1'so for my track tire set up. We have annual Tech and a test & tune this Sat and the first event the end of the month.

03-09-2015, 11:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rangerz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northern Utah Age: 61 Posts: 476 Drives: 2012 370 Nismo Rep Power: 14	I finished up through CF ducts, or nearly did still have a final trim to do around the perimeter. I think they actually turned out pretty well. Light, strong but, they have some slight cosmetic blemishes due to my process that swayed my decision to not use them. If I had a sacrificial front bumper for track only driving they would go on no question. I used vacuum bagging for my technique , which works very well. Where I went wrong was I didn't leave my base layer of resin on the mold long enough for it to tack up before I applied the CF and wetted it out. I also used some PVA which was purchased last summer and I suspect it wasn't 100% up to the task. I did learn quite a bit on this "PRACTICE" run and am confident the next go around will be cosmetically acceptable. Below are some pics of the process and the ducts in different stages of this finial stage of the build. Making a pattern to cut the CF vacuum bagging in the kitchen Some various pics I had fun and learned a lot for a first attempt it went well. anthonyy likes this. __________________ Stillen Gen III/ NST/ Fast Intentions Non-Res HFC & 12" Resonated CF TDX/ Setreb series 9 OC/ SPL upper control arms/ Whiteline front & rear swaybars/ Uprev tuned by Seb@specialtyZ/ 319HP 262TQ/ Z1 PS Cooler/ Z1 SS Premium break lines/ CJM Road Race pump/Carbotech F:XP10 R:XP8 Nismo OC DIY Last edited by Rangerz; 03-10-2015 at 12:38 AM.

03-09-2015, 11:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rangerz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northern Utah Age: 61 Posts: 476 Drives: 2012 370 Nismo Rep Power: 14	Also as long as I'm updating... PF01 18 x 10.5 +38 with Toyo RA1'so for my track tire set up. We have annual Tech and a test & tune this Sat and the first event the end of the month. __________________ Stillen Gen III/ NST/ Fast Intentions Non-Res HFC & 12" Resonated CF TDX/ Setreb series 9 OC/ SPL upper control arms/ Whiteline front & rear swaybars/ Uprev tuned by Seb@specialtyZ/ 319HP 262TQ/ Z1 PS Cooler/ Z1 SS Premium break lines/ CJM Road Race pump/Carbotech F:XP10 R:XP8 Nismo OC DIY Last edited by Rangerz; 03-10-2015 at 12:39 AM.

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